Dragon Inn Page #2

So what case are you working on?

Brother Xiao,

don't take this personally,

but my profession doesn't allow me

to speak openly.

I fully understand.

We were sent from the capital

by secret imperial order.

The commander told us to keep people

away from the crime scene.

I understand.

You mean I should leave now?

Not at all. But if you help me,

I will be very grateful.

There's no need for that.

- I can pay your travelling expenses.

- No need.

But I'll visit again

when Mr Wu returns.

Of course. Many thanks.

- Boss?

- Yes?

- How much is it?

- On the house!

Allow me.

- Thank you.

- See you then.

Farewell.

Please return this to that fellow.

- Farewell.

- Farewell.

Send two men to follow him.

Elder brother!

Shao Zi! You're here at last.

- I've already been at your inn.

- Why didn't you wait for me?

There's an imperial officer there

on a special assignment.

He told me I should leave.

What?

I don't believe him.

Also, his men have no uniforms.

Wait a moment.

Who do you think they are?

They seem brutish

and they know how to fight.

Why did you ask me to come?

Let's go back to the inn.

Sir, Xiao is coming back.

Hide this away.

We must be careful what we say.

We're not from the Eastern Agency

but the Ministry of Justice.

Go and tell the others, hurry.

- Go and tell the guards.

- Yes, sir.

What a surprise.

- Back so soon, Xiao?

- I met Brother Wu outside.

This is the officer

from the Ministry of Justice.

- Wu Ming.

- Ah, the innkeeper Wu Ming.

Please excuse me if my staff

haven't served you well enough.

- No, everything's fine.

- Mr Wu...

I'm Mao Zong Xian. We have

ministry business to attend to here.

All we require is that you serve

our needs here, nothing more.

Until we finish our job,

nobody is allowed to leave here.

Do I make myself clear?

And no new guests staying

without our approval.

Yes, yes...

Stop!

What do you want?

Run!

Wait, Brother!

Let's follow them with stealth.

Let's go on to the inn.

- What is it?

- We want a room.

Open up!

Open the door!

Open up!

Open the door!

We have no vacant rooms, sorry.

Who's in charge?

- Me, sir.

- Why wouldn't you open the door?

Apologies, my men have no manners,

but we're full.

- Then we'll sleep on the floor!

- You can't do that...

Stop! There's no need for violence,

is there?

- So what?

- I'm asking you.

It's none of your business!

We'll do it the hard way.

Stop it, Big Brother!

We shall sleep here!

There's no need to sleep on the floor.

You may have my room.

- We couldn't possibly accept that.

- We must help each other.

- And who is that?

- A businessman.

Let's all eat now!

Eat well, everyone.

So tell us... why are you

in this desert region?

We're heading for Guangzhou,

to meet some relatives.

And what is your business here?

The Ministry of Justice sent us

to apprehend two escaped criminals.

Sounds like a hard job.

To your health!

Have you seen a group

escorting convicts?

A man, a woman and a child?

We've seen a few escorts.

Maybe you know their names

and destination?

Their surname is Xiang,

they're distant relatives of ours.

Never heard the name.

Have you?

Never heard of them.

Cheers!

This wine's not very good.

See if you can get something better.

The wine is poisoned.

Please excuse me

for my behaviour before.

Allow me to propose a toast to you.

Fine, let's just forget what happened.

Cheers!

Thank you.

WINE IS POISONED

- More hot wine?

- Thank you.

So, to our health.

Cheers!

- Careful!

- You've had enough to drink.

- Who, me?

- Brother, you're drunk.

Don't worry about spilling the wine.

I have a fresh flask.

To your health!

- What the...?

- You ought to stop drinking.

Eat something,

or else you'll starve to death.

I won't starve!

Mother told me to look after you,

and not let you drink too much.

The wine's very strong.

It's not good for you.

Sorry, but I'm not permitted to drink.

Why don't you drink with us then?

Sure. Cheers!

You've spilt it.

Allow me to offer you my cup.

I've spilt mine too.

Would you pass me your cup?

Why do you want mine?

Surely it doesn't matter?

It matters to me!

What's the matter with you?

Pour again.

- I want your cup.

- What's so special about my cup?

If you keep refusing me,

there'll be trouble!

Enough. Pass over your cup.

Stay out of it, Brother!

That's no way to drink wine.

Stop it now.

Sorry, but my man here is drunk.

Officer Mao, he tried to kill me.

Stop it.

We're aware of your skills already!

I think they may have something to do

with the beheaded Yu Qian.

I think Xiao is the most dangerous one.

He told those two

that the wine was poisoned.

- When?

- When he proposed a toast to you.

- How did he do it?

- No idea.

- But they're all connected somehow.

- All four of them?

The innkeeper too.

Then they must all die.

Xiao is a dangerous fellow.

We'll play a trick on them.

I don't like that Xiao.

If it wasn't for him,

we'd be dead by now.

Why should he save our lives?

- You sleep over there tonight.

- On the floor?

Playing some kind of trick again, eh?

- We should start.

- Yes.

Let me just explain...

Don't act rashly!

A woman?

What happened?

Officer Mao,

did you hear any noise?

No.

Come to my room.

- Who is it?

- The innkeeper.

Oh, it's you.

What happened here?

No idea.

- I have some idea.

- If you have something to say, say it!

How dare you talk to me like that?

All your mouthing off and fighting!

Without your sister, you'd be long dead.

One day you'll learn!

- Why, how dare you...?

- Stop it!

- You want to fight again?

- He's just short-tempered.

He was traumatised as a child.

And he hasn't changed a bit since then!

You know my brother?

Yes.

No wonder he doesn't recognise me.

Last time he saw me,

he was a child.

Who are you?

Wu Ming.

You're an officer from Yu Qian's troop?

Your father and I were

in the same unit.

Uncle Wu!

The years have flown by...

Stand up.

Come to my room later.

Brother Wu, how did you know

they were from the Eastern Agency?

I know these people. They're here

because of Yu's family, I'm sure.

Uncle Wu, what shall we do now?

Wait till they're asleep,

then slaughter them all.

Yu's family are due

to arrive here tomorrow.

At dawn, we should go out

to look for them.

After we've found them,

we'll kill the agents.

They may be looking for them too.

It's a risk we'll have to take.

We'll search in different directions.

Then we'll have to disappear

very quietly.

Search him.

EASTERN AGENCY ORDERS:

"ANNIHILATE THE YU FAMILY."

If anything should happen,

send someone to find me.

Hey, when they get here, I will...

Just be careful.

Lao San, they're here!

Go and warn the others straightaway.

Innkeeper,

are there any vacant rooms?

Rooms? Yes, we have some.

Get us something to eat.

Bring some water, tea and food.

Hurry!

Please be seated.

Some water, sir.

- How long will you be staying, sir?

- Just till tomorrow morning.

That's good.

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