To win Yu-shang's hand-in-marriage, So enters the imperial martial arts contest to win the championship title. So's father helps him cheat his way through the written examination, while his personal expertise in martial arts carries him through the physical tests.
To secure Yu-shang's commitment, So enters the imperial martial arts competition to win the top prize. His father's expertise in manipulating the system helps So pass the written test, while So's natural talent in martial arts allows him to dominate the physical challenges.