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[The Mystic Nine]
[Episode 10]
[Beiping Train Station]
- Miss, eat this! - Eat this one instead!
This one is delicious! Miss!
I only have one mouth. I can't eat that much!
The item you need has been prepared.
Miss.
Who told you all to wear your uniforms?
Who told... Who told them to wear uniforms?
Isn't that making everyone know that we're from Xinyue Hotel and are here to welcome someone?
Tell them to all change their clothes!
The sign.
[Qu Rumei]
Quite good. Go.
- Take it. - Be nimble.
Miss.
Miss, aren't we here to fetch Peng Sanbian? Who's that Qu Rumei?
If that Peng Sanbian doesn't recognize Qu Rumei,
don't blame me for not knowing any Peng Sanbian.
Miss, I don't know what tricks this Third Master Peng used that Old Master really likes him a lot.
How about we just leave after seeing him? Let's not create any trouble.
Why must I? I don't know what medicines that muddled father of mine took
that he insisted I marry a man who I haven't even met.
Today, I must see what that Peng Sanbian really looks like.
If he's a toad wanting to eat swan meat,
don't blame me for making him leave without eating anything.
But...
Stop saying "but"! Tell our people
to wait for my command. Don't make any rash moves.
Yes.
They're coming! They're coming!
Let's quickly go! Hurry!
Peng Sanbian,
no matter what you look like,
as long as you step into Beiping,
even if you have a pass given by the Heavenly Emperor,
don't you think of making one step into my Xinyue Hotel.
[The Mystic Nine]
[Beiping Station]
Miss, we heard that Peng Sanbian came from the northwest regions.
He's into the reselling of sand and stone.
He also has a whip wherein he has perfectly mastered its use.
He seems formidable.
Really? Then... what about his looks?
This person has lived at Yinchuan for a long time and has a rough look.
His physique is quite muscular.
Rough looks and muscular body?
A boorish fellow?
Should we...
- Come. - Okay.
I'm not a person that casually harms people, right?
But if I am forced to marry a person that I don't like,
I can only get rid of him before reporting it.
Once I've driven him out of Beiping, I'll just ask for punishment from father.
Hey! Didn't they say that Xinyue Hotel is the richest place in Beiping?
How come there aren't even any servants welcoming us?
Do they want us to walk there by ourselves?
Is it him?
They are here.
[Qu Rumei]
Fo Ye, you got it wrong. The person they are fetching is called Qu Rumei.
An ancient poet name Niu Xi once wrote this,
"The new moon is curvy like eyebrows, and has no intentions of being round.
Can't bear to look at the red bean, for one's eyes are full of lovesick tears." (Red bead symbolizes yearning)
This sign writes Qu Rumei, but is secretly hinting of Xinyue and giving off a "reunion" meaning.
Those people were sent by Xinyue Hotel to welcome us.
That Xinyue Hotel is quite interesting.
But this phrase...
What's wrong?
Nothing. Let's go first.
Hello. I'm Peng Sanbian.
Wow! Could it be him?
You are Peng Sanbian? Mr. Peng?
Miss, what do we do know?
Do we abduct him while it's chaotic, or attack now?
Miss. Miss! Miss!
He... is Peng Sanbian?
Miss, we mustn't miss out on a good opportunity. Quickly give out the order.
Tell them to withdraw.
Didn't you say that we'd abduct him?
- That's right. - Actually, after thinking about it,
this Peng Sanbian didn't do anything wrong.
If we are too cruel to him, isn't that not good either?
Also, he looks
not as bad as the rumors say.
There must be some misunderstanding in between.
Abducting him now without trying to know him better first,
is that proper?
- Improper. - Is it appropriate? - Not appropriate.
- Is it reasonable? - Not reasonable.
Right?
Why don't I go chat with him first and just decide afterwards?
Why are you still standing here? Aren't you going to do as I commanded?
Okay. Okay. Quickly go!
Sirs, this way please.
[Beiping Train Station]
- Xiao Xin. - Yes!
I'll leave these important guests to you.
I'll get going first.
Misters, you must be tired.
Welcome to our great Beiping! I'm your driver, Xiao Xin.
Let's immediately set out now to Xinyue Hotel. The travel might take around thirty minutes.
You can take a slight rest during the travel or look at the scenery along the way.
The employees of Xinyue Hotel are all quite talented.
Earlier, citing some poems. Now, doing some storytelling. You—
Mister, I can even sing. Listen.
Beiping welcomes you. Waiting for you to open Heaven and part the Earth. (do something unprecedented)
Okay already. Quickly get in the car.
Later, you'll be given a tip.
Thank you, Sirs.
Please get in.
Please.
[Invitation]
I heard that the weather in the northwest is quite harsh.
There are always sand and stones flying around. The sun is so strong that people's skin crack open.
But you two have preserved your skin so well.
May I ask if you two have some secret skin routine?
Little guy, what you're talking about are the commoners.
In the northwest, we are one of the richest.
Why would we suffer the hardships of being exposed to the sun and win?
It's different now.
There are a lot of fair-skinned and tender flesh people
like you in our place.
It's me who's not that knowledgeable. I hope you two can forgive me.
Is there any famous landscape in the northwest?
Just drive. My master likes peace and quiet.
Okay. Thank you for tipping me.
Fo Ye, have we been recognized?
This person is quite strange. She might be bearing evil intentions.
It's better to be careful.
[Xinyue Hotel]
Mr. Peng, please present your invitation.
- I've checked it. Please take a look. - Yes.
Third Master Peng, you must be exhausted from your travel.
The guest room has been prepared. Please go up first and rest for a while.
Miss!
Why am I smiling?
Welcome, Third Master Peng.
Third Master Peng,
your rooms are now ready. Go up with them.
- Thanks. - You're welcome.
Misters, please take your time to rest.
Thanks.
Fo Ye.
Say,
this Beiping territory isn't quite bad.
A sophisticated place like Xinyue Hotel
can't be found in our place.
Since it opened, Xinyue Hotel already has more than centuries old history.
Its origin and background has always been a mystery.
The changing of the government didn't affect it at all.
It indeed has become more stable.
It means that this place is too deep to be fathomable. We must always be careful.
It can't be that scary.
I think this place is just a high class hotel,
that specifically caters to those wealthy people.
They are making themselves look so mysterious
just to make those wealthy people spend their money here.
Since we're here, just be at ease in settling down.
Before the auction starts, go around and investigate before we make our plan.
Okay.
[Jintai Hotel]
Please enter.
- Take it. - Thank you.
I never thought that the hotels of Beiping would be this elegant.
Er Ye,
say, our trip was quite a tiring one.
Look at your hair, it's covered with dust.
Sit down and I'll wash it for you.
You are weak. I'll do it by myself.
I'm fine. I've stayed quite a long time at home.
This time, I finally am able to come with you to Beiping and stroll around.
I saw a lot of novel things.
I'm actually more energetic than before.
It's good that you like it. If you like it, we can come here often.
Anyway, I'm also bored with Changsha already.
Sure. I'll listen to you.
Come.
From now on, I'll go where you go.
I am still very worried about Fo Ye and Ba Ye.
They had to stay at the Xinyue Hotel.
What if they meet any danger?
Don't you still know what kind of person Fo Ye is?
He surely has a reason for doing this.
Don't overthink. Let's all believe him.
We now have an invitation to enter Xinyue Hotel.
But it's quite complicated inside. It's hard to predict what kind of fate is waiting for us there.
Hence, when we get off the train later, you and your wife must exit through another cabin.
Settle down in a hotel near Xinyue Hotel and let's do our tasks separately.
What you mean is you're not taking me to Xinyue Hotel with you?
There's only one invitation.
There are too many of us, and we are still bringing a girl. It will attract too much attention.
I fear that they might notice something is off.
No. This matter started because of me.
Asking me to stay out of it, while you two risk danger,
I'm against it.
Listen to me.
We're here for just one purpose, that is to get the medicine.
We will not use force unless we're left with no choice.
Beiping is different from Changsha. It's hard to predict the hearts of people.
We must prepare for the worst. If anything bad happens to Old Ba and me,
we at least have you outside who can come rescue us.
- This... - Also, we still haven't completely secured Peng Sanbian's identity.
If we get found out, it would be easier
for Old Ba and I to escape. Don't forget, you still have your wife by your side.
If she follows us, can you be at ease?
What can I do for you two then?
Give me all your money. Let me spend money to my heart's content.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Er Ye.
My hair is long; hence, it's hard to fix. Let me do it by myself.
Yatou, I saw how most of the Beiping women
have short shoulder-length hairstyles. It looks more refreshing and modern.
How about you have one, too?
Okay.
So pretty.
It really is so pretty.
Say, do I look like a progressive young woman?
You do. You look so much like one.
So great.
Reporting to Superior.
Our spy tipped us that Zhang Qishan hasn't come out of his house for two days.
All household matters were being managed by his butler.
All visiting guests were sent away, too.
Our great Zhang Fo Ye who loves to show off
would actually shut his gates and refuse guests?
There must be something fishy here.
I also find it strange. I've already ordered people to investigate the itinerary of Zhang Qishan these past days.
I discovered that Zhang Qishan arrested a criminal a few days ago.
Criminal? Who was it?
This person's name is Chen Pi. He's quite powerful in the harbor area.
Just a gangster. What's important about it?
Although this Chen Pi isn't worthy to be mentioned, his teacher
is the famous and distinguished Er Yuehong, also known as Hong Er Ye.
He is very close with Zhang Qishan and will frequently get together.
He actually arrested someone among them? What is his crime?
The people under Zhang Qishan are very tight-lipped. I can't get any information from them.
But I heard from my friends working in the prison that this Chen Pi's crime
is quite grave. He had private dealings with the Japanese and is a traitor of the country.
It's getting more interesting.
Make preparations. I want to meet this Chen Pi.
Yes.
Is there anyone here?
Hello, Superior Officer!
Where is Chen Pi locked up?
Second cell on the left.
You are Chen Pi?
Sir is asking you a question! Are you deaf?
Here in Changsha, the name of Er Yuehong
is known by anyone.
Being his disciple, I'm sure that you're someone to be reckoned with too.
Mr. Chen, if you're not working in Liyuan,
where do you get your wealth?
I heard that in the harbor, commercial ships coming from the north and south would dock non-stop.
Some people will take advantage of it and hold the ships under duress for carrying restricted items.
Working with the Japanese will also get things done once and for all.
For a man as smart as you,
you surely know about this.
I know that you are quite famous in the harbor.
But to do small businesses to earn a living is also understandable.
What I don't understand is...
how did you offend Zhang Fo Ye then
that you end up being a prisoner?
What is puzzling me more is
since your teacher Er Yuehong and Zhang Qishan are such close friends,
how come there is still no one coming to bail you out?
Could it be you've already become an abandoned pawn
that got thrown away by them?
Mr. Chen,
collaboration with the enemies and treason are major crimes that are punishable by execution.
But I can give you a chance to mend your ways and make up for your mistake.
As long as you honestly answer my questions,
I can then save your life.
If not,
don't blame me for not begging for leniency to Zhang Fo Ye on your behalf.
Still not talking? Okay.
I will find a chance to make you talk.
- Take him away. - Yes!
[Xinyue Hotel]
May Daoist Priest give us some guidance.
My god!
He's here! Come. Come.
Let me tell you that people in my field call this person Duanshou (Hand-breaking) Li.
I heard that he knows Heaven's intention and talks with ghosts and deities.
He's really a favorite of powerful and rich people.
But he likes to travel the world, so he has no permanent residence.
But look, he appeared here.
People will surely pester him nonstop.
Your palm is showing very full happiness and longevity. You surely will achieve great success in the future.
- What you mean is you two are of the same field, am I right? - Right.
Do you want to go there and say hi?
Fo Ye, this...
How could I be compared to an elder like him?
- Thank you, Daoist Priest. - This way.
Daoist Priest said that I would be successful in the future.
I heard it.
Hey, do you know that he kept praising you earlier?
Fo Ye, look. Those twin Hua Sisters are quite formidable.
Their alias is Bingdi (Twin Lotuses).
- Did he really say that? - Indeed.
I don't know where they learned their seducing tricks from, but they can really hook away a man's soul.
And these are men who are very rich.
- Fo Ye, you must be careful. Don't let them target you. - Can you see that man?
- If they do... - So handsome.
...they would be skinning several layers of your skin.
Say, all the people coming out are quite famous.
Looks like there are indeed good stuff at this auction.
Let me tell you that the people we're seeing now
are just scatter guests. The real wealthy players haven't appeared yet.
What kind of role does Peng Sanbian have then?
Peng Sanbian is famous outside.
But there are actually only a few people who have seen his real face.
Hence, when we came in earlier, no one suspected anything.
It's exactly because of that,
so it's hard for them to completely know our background; hence, they aren't approaching us.
So it seems we're quite lucky.
Good thing we didn't bump into any of Peng Sanbian's old friends
or acquaintances. Or else, we'd be done for.
- Let's go in and take a look. - Okay.
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Also, he's from a rich family with a very huge business.
He can afford to lose.
Fo Ye,
isn't that the young driver who fetched us this morning?
Look at the servant wearing green clothes behind that young driver.
Is there any problem?
That female servant has a unique ear lobe.
Look.
When the dice moves, her ears will move too.
She surely isn't a normal person.
Fo Ye, all those wearing green seem to be hearing us speak.
If they are really able to hear us,
they then can hear what everyone here is saying.
All our speech and movement
has long been under their control.
No way. That good?!
Then, can they understand Changsha dialect?
Idiot.
What did I say?
Hearing it doesn't mean they can understand it. Let's talk in Changsha dialect from now on.
We can give that a try.
Boring.
Don't go! Don't go!
Don't go!
Idiot.
What did I say?
This main hall
is connected with all three floors.
And every floor, there are guards armed with a baton.
And they are patrolling quite frequently.
But they don't look like they'll be a challenge for you.
Don't look down on them. Look.
The batons are filled with poisoned needles.
If you get hit, you'll surely die.
I checked all the exits here.
There are people especially assigned to guard them; hence, there's no way to go up.
So, the treasure room is most likely upstairs.
Looks like they are very confident with their security measures.
What I fear is the hearing servants and the baton holding guards teaming up.
We would get captured even before we make any move.
Those baton holding guards still have to depend on the hearing servants' command.
It's easy to drive them away, especially those hearing servants.
If we want to get to the top floor, we have to make those hearing servants mute.
There are no fully fortified walls here in this world.
Fo Ye, this is the performance list in the teahouse seat.
Just to offer some fun to their auction guests,
this hotel arranged for the most famous opera troupe here in Beiping to perform.
They would be performing for three consecutive days.
Are you familiar with these songs?
Fo Ye, I usually just watch for fun.
I couldn't even be considered an opera fan.
Regarding operas, Er Ye is the best.
That "Mu Kezhai" performance...
That spear move... The extending of his waist...
And turning...
It was totally perfect!
Fo Ye, I've clearly investigated. Based on the usual playing rules of the rich people here,
the performance on the last day can be chosen by the audience themselves.
The game played here in Xinyue Hotel has a greater stake.
You can name the opera act you want, but the highest bidder wins.
It can count as a warm up for the auction.
Fo Ye, why did you ask me to investigate this?
I've heard Er Ye sing Mu Kezhai, too.
Although the songs are good, I'm worried
that the opera troupe here in Beiping might not be able to sing it well.
[Jintai Hotel]
There's a Xinyue Hotel in Beiping who will auction the Luhuo Herb.
Luhuo herb can cure Yatou's illness.
We came here for just one aim, that is to get the medicine. Got it?
[Xinyue Hotel]
Come, Officer, eat more.
Okay. Okay.
Officer, you're so bad.
What's wrong?
Look how I broke my nails just to shell crabs for you.
You don't even know how to show any concern for me.
Really? Let me see.
It's really true. This hand is really so pitiful.
I'll just make it up with a gift, is that okay?
What gift?
Here.
- So beautiful. - Let me put it on you.
Pretty. Thank you, Officer.
Officer, you are too biased. I also want one.
I just knew that you'd get agitated. Both of you have one.
See?
Come.
Thank you, Officer.
Officer is really doting to my sister and I.
Having you two is the happiest thing that happened to my life.
- Come, let us give Officer a toast. - Come.
Come. Come. Show it to me. Let's see which is prettier.
The auction tonight will surely be intense.
- Right. - Aren't they both the same?
Excuse me. Do you mind?
Please sit down.
- Okay. - Sit down.
You said it so right. The auction tonight
- will surely be very exciting. - Indeed.
Misters,
have you two heard
that one can request the opera to be performed tonight at the teahouse seat? The highest bidder wins!
- There is even such a thing? - Yes.
- The current Xinyue Hotel can really play games. - That's right.
Businessmen are really interest driven. The auction hasn't started yet
and they are already thinking of a way to get money from everyone.
Isn't it just one opera? I'm not falling for their trick.
You are so wrong.
Obtaining that last performance is an auspicious start.
- Everyone here is rich. So money is nothing. - Right.
What's important is the value of one's reputation.
Spending a bit of money, and then you can expose your face.
I think this deal is really worth it.
- You are reasonable. - It's reasonable.
You spent the money, and everyone gets to listen to the opera.
Won't they all owe you a favor?
Am I right? When you leave Xinyue Hotel afterwards,
your reputation has already been established.
- It is indeed that way. - Listening to what they said, it sounds reasonable.
It is indeed right to put it that way.
Don't think that just having money is enough. Choosing the opera
has also knowledge behind it.
Quickly tell us.
My master likes to listen to operas.
I heard this from him. You two mustn't tell anyone else.
Don't worry.
This Xinyue Hotel invited the top opera troupe in Beiping.
They have hidden skills that they don't easily perform to others.
If you are going to choose an opera,
you must choose "Mu Kezhai"!
- Mu Kezhai? - I'll leave the choosing of the opera to you then.
No problem.
Oh, so that's how it should be.
Thank you for teaching us.
Tonight, my master is determined to get it.
Fo Ye, say—
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Ready...go!
♫ In last night's dream, ♫
♫ I went again to the opera stage and put on new clothes and powder ♫
♫ Another round of old songs ♫
♫ Stepping into the classical prison through the northern snow ♫
♫ The sprinkled salt swirl in the air, confusing the dawn ♫
♫ The hairpin of the brothel woman looks a lot like that of an old friend ♫
♫When the full moon bids goodbye, there was never a full gather again ♫
♫ The swallow in the hall is holding new earth in his mouth again ♫
♫ The lonely sound reverberates around the rafters of Cui Jiu's mansion ♫
♫ You said that Jiangnan has mist-like drizzling rain ♫
♫ Now, there is someone making offerings to the heaven in the wilderness beyond the great wall ♫
♫ Who's going to care for the new tomb out in the wilderness ♫
♫ The official has already raised his pen ♫
♫ That year of red snow and blue winter, my red sleeves got wet ♫
♫ Lord, do you still remember the seventh day of the burial of an old friend in the new house ♫
♫ An old friend returns drunk and in a haze to lightly sigh 'I love you' ♫
♫Does lord still remember how the iron-like general sobbed like a child ♫
♫ A man immerses his loyal bones in the sand, wears his golden armor to conquer the the ends of the earth ♫
♫ Behind me are barn lanterns of prison; my old friend, you are my home ♫
♫ Clear sky then mild drizzle, rain falls on the steps; the umbrellas paired with green clothes looked like a painting ♫
♫ New snow on the 28th of midwinter, paying you back for the bluestone and black earthenware ♫
♫ You said to exchange the golden armor with the fire beacon offering where chrysanthemums are planted in our hometown ♫
♫ The Liyuan Opera during Chang'an's peaceful times has red wine on stage ♫
♫ Before parting after getting drunk, the general asks for another song, and the singer indulges him ♫
♫ I fear that this is just a dream; Lord, farewell from now on ♫
♫ Watching my friend's last performance ♫
♫ A simple make-up is most befitting ♫
♫ I fear that I'm disillusioned with the ending song ♫
♫ Lord, farewell from now on ♫
♫ That year of red snow and blue winter, my red sleeves got wet ♫
♫ Lord, do you still remember the seventh day of the burial of an old friend in the new house ♫
♫ An old friend returns drunk and in a haze to lightly sigh 'I love you' ♫
♫ Does lord still remember who's the person that covered your clothes while you were drunk ♫