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[The Mystic Nine]
[Episode 28]
Dynasty after dynasty,
there are so many examples of the first emperor of a dynasty killing his meritorious subjects.
Compared with "Boiling a dog after he has caught a rabbit," "A cup of wine in exchange of military power"
is already utmost benevolence.
What then happens if the subject refuses to release his power?
As long as you are alive, you can enjoy endless gold, silver, and good wines. If you insist on not letting go of that power,
I fear that you won't have the life to enjoy them anymore.
Hence, sometimes, a person should keep his eyes clear.
Don't intolerably bully others.
Ms. Tanaka, if you drink this tea, you are then forgiving me for offending such a beautiful lady.
Your tea is too bitter.
Tanaka, quickly drink
the tea that Officer Lu is personally toasting you!
No matter how bitter it is, you must drink it!
Officer Lu, thank you for this generous invite today.
You're welcome. It's enough that you greatly enjoyed it.
We will take our leave then.
Take care. I won't walk you out anymore.
Send someone to watch them closely. I don't want anything bad happening before we enter the tomb.
Yes.
Good!
[American Chamber of Commerce in Changsha]
♫ Open the gates of hell ♫
♫ Unsolicited greedy thoughts ♫
♫ In unusual paths, there are money to buy life ♫
♫ Whether a human or a beast, see you in the road of the netherworld ♫
♫ Make a wish in front of the Gates of Soul Return ♫
♫ Let's not set a meeting, let's just see each other in the next life ♫
♫ What can't be stolen is what you call forever ♫
♫ What you can't unlock is the door to one's heart ♫
♫ The most beautiful thing is a person's last words ♫
♫ The ugliest thing is a promise ♫
♫ Those changes that can never happen ♫
♫ Are between lifting and putting down ♫
♫ The most fake thing are tears ♫
♫ The truest thing is invisible ♫
♫ Those changes that can never happen ♫
♫ Are between lifting and putting down ♫
[The Mystic Nine]
- Sir. - Shut up!
Who didn't do her job well and you dare to even cause me trouble?!
Sorry, Sir.
I initially thought that if I found Er Yuehong, I could get information about the mine from him. Who knew that Chen Pi would discover me.
Is Er Yuehong someone you can dare to offend?
You have fought with him so many times already.
Don't you still know who he is?!
A mouth that Lu Jianxun was unavailable to open, and you think you can?
What do we do then? Are we just going to watch as Lu Jianxun checkmates us?
Sir, we have a problem.
Someone noticed a spy sent by Lu Jianxun at our gates.
Yes.
Sir, what do we do now?
Since we came out from the teahouse, you should have expected that he'd do this.
Tanaka, I've always taught you to keep calm.
How come you never learn?
Is he going to make a move on us?
He won't dare.
He's now openly sent someone to monitor us. Could he be thinking...
Even if he does, if we don't make any rash moves,
no matter how bold he is, he won't dare do anything to our men.
But this isn't a good long term plan.
If he wants to play, I'll play with him til the end.
What you mean is...
He's just a newly promoted officer with three torches. (vigorous new policies)
I'll then pull out all the firewood under the cauldron and extinguish his fire. (make drastic measures)
[Huo Manor]
Zhang Qishan's great power is gone and Er Ye has been imprisoned.
If no one keeps watch of the territories of these two people, I'm afraid that the Nine Mystic Families might decline.
Hence, I asked Officer Lu to come here today to ask for a favor,
that you put the territories of these two people under my name.
I fear that someone within the Nine Mystic Families might complain.
Now that you're greatly supported by your superior
and have replaced Zhang Qishan's position, your words will surely be given importance within our Nine Mystic Families.
It will be best if you personally intervene and decide regarding these territorial disputes.
This matter isn't hard. It's just that...
What?
I think it's too late for you to waver.
We had agreed beforehand
that I'd pave the road for you, while you get the territories for me.
Of course, I know that.
But the current situation is changing drastically. A lot of things can't be calculated based on initial variables.
Officer Lu, are you planning to destroy the bridge after you crossed it?
Sanniang, you're very wrong. We are all riding on the same boat already.
Hence, whether it's a bridge or a river, we must all cross together.
Since that's the case, I don't need to say those empty words.
This time, I want to give you some advice.
Although you may seem to have made a footing here in Changsha, don't forget
that this territory still isn't yours.
It won't be easy for you to truly make a footing here.
Don't get too full of yourself and eventually fall hard.
If you hurt your arm or lose your leg because of that fall,
it won't be good for anyone. Am I right?
Sanniang, your words have meanings.
Official Lu, you're joking.
I'm just being kind to advise you.
My Huo family has been making a living in Changsha for so many years.
Regardless of who sees us, they have to show us some respect. I'm not easy to take advantage of.
Servant!
Official Lu, regarding the territories, I hope you can decide on it soon.
I've said it already, we are allies.
Hence, the fat land surely mustn't flow into the hands of outsiders.
But for this matter, we must first ask another person.
[Chen Manor]
[Hong Manor]
Boss, Official Lu and Huo Sanniang ask that you meet them for an important discussion.
Did they say what it was about?
They didn't give any details but mentioned territories and Zhang Qishan.
Oh, right. They also said that if you don't go, you will regret it.
Zhang Qishan?
[Huo Manor]
Chen Pi, you're so hard to invite.
I don't like to spout nonsense. Just be frank with me.
Okay.
Now that there's internal conflict in the Nine Mystic Families, no one is taking care of the territories of Zhang Qishan and Er Yuehong.
- In my opinion— - I want them all!
Are you qualified to have them?!
You tell me.
Chen Pi, although you're the fourth in the Mystic Nine Families, don't forget
that I'm the one who offered you the scheme.
Don't destroy the bridge after you've crossed it.
Moreover, are you even half of Er Ye in terms of capabilities?
But I had the capability to kill Si Ye.
Official Lu, this isn't what we agreed before.
When did our Huo family ever have to divide territories with other people?
It's just right and reasonable that I take what my teacher owns.
Do you still remember your teacher?
Not only did you occupy his manor, you now even want to take his territory.
You're really a good disciple.
Guys! We are allies here.
If we can't get along and work together well, if you two insist on fighting like this,
we then won't really be able to divide these territories anymore.
We are people on the same boat.
Why must we all end up badly battered just for fighting over some territories?
How about we do this? The territories of Er Yuehong will belong to Chen Pi.
For Zhang Qishan's, they will be yours, Huo Sanniang.
Official Lu, I don't understand what you're saying.
In riding a boat, there's an order.
As a little disciple, what right does he have to share this trophy with me?
Although he now has a position within our Nine Families,
it was still us who helped him get it.
Now, to let him take away the territories of Er Ye,
is a very big joke.
You're the one who's a joke.
You actually are spouting nonsense at me here. If you dare to say one more word, be careful that I'll annihilate your Huo family.
- If you have the guts, then go try! - Guys! Guys!
I've always thought that you two were people who could do great things.
Why are you two being too short-sighted now?
If the both of you are not satisfied with it, then let's not divide it.
Sure. If you won't divide it, I'll just forcefully take it.
We're all people on the same boat. We should be cooperating with each other.
Why are you two rushing? We're just starting.
As long as we are united and work together, not only these two families,
but in the future, the whole nine families would end up under our control.
By then, whatever family you want,
just go take it. Why must you harm the amicable relationship between us now?
You two are my left and right hands.
We all should be helping each other.
We can't really be fighting and having internal conflicts every day.
Official Lu, were you joking earlier?
After living for so long, this is my first time hearing someone
spout words of taking over the whole Mystic Nine Families.
Never thought that Official Lu had such wild ambitions.
Could you really gobble up that much?
To hand over the Mystic Nine Families to you,
you should first be qualified to have it.
Right. It was me who was disrespectful. Just a joke. It was just a joke.
We all know your intentions.
It's just that sometimes when a person is too greedy, he should be careful for he might lose his life because of it.
Head of the Huo family, what you said is very reasonable.
So for this matter today, I hope you two won't be so greedy, either.
Each one just takes a step back and gets one part each. How about it?
Okay. It's settled then.
Thank you then, Officer Lu.
Brother Chen Pi, I'm throwing a banquet in Chang Xing Restaurant tonight.
We must have a good drink.
Okay.
Here. For this round of drinks, I'm wishing you two to have greater power than before.
I dare not. I still have to thank Officer Lu.
I'll drink them all to show my respect.
Chen Pi, since you've obtained the territories of Er Ye, then manage them well.
Everyone knows of your teacher's abilities.
Don't bring him shame.
Since we are now allies,
it's just natural that we have a drink together. Come, let's drink.
Now, each of us is just getting what we want.
I gave you two what you want, so you two should give me what I want.
Help me to go down the tomb and obtain the treasure inside it.
As for the territories, we've divided it.
Hence, I should be getting 30% of each of your earnings.
30% each?
Officer Lu,
isn't your appetite too big?
Is it?
Right now, whatever your teacher can give you, I can give you.
And it's even more.
Counting it like that, 30% doesn't seem much.
I want soldiers.
I can lend them to you.
Okay. As long as we three unite and work together,
Changsha City will soon be ours.
[Changsha Fish Cooked in Stone Pot]
- Immediately remove the surveillance on Mr. Cox. - Sir.
That Mr. Cox has such a deep background.
Yesterday, I received a call from our superior who told me not to make rash moves.
That person is hiding a lot of skills. We must be careful.
Be good with covering up our tracks.
Don't let anyone catch any weakness of ours.
I understand.
Oh, right. Is Er Yuehong still tight-lipped?
Yes. We've used all the things we can use, but he just won't talk.
He's really tough.
Looks like I have to rack my brain.
Call Huo Sanniang over. I must have a good talk with her.
Yes.
[Changsha Chamber of Commerce of the USA]
Currently, Er Yuehong has been imprisoned
and Zhang Qishan is gravely injured.
Everything is within your plan.
No, it's within our plan.
Do you truly trust me now?
I was disrespectful.
I've offended you a lot before. I hope you won't put them to heart.
Doubting and testing are just normal processes
in how people establish relationships.
It's just normal that you don't trust me.
I indeed doubted you before.
I never expected that you were this capable.
I was being petty
in evaluating your abilities.
Everything in the past is written off.
Anyway, we have the same goal.
Sir is indeed a noble guest that our superior has invited.
Whether it is in courage or imposing attitude, I'm greatly impressed.
There's a Chinese idiom "Without the lips, the teeth feel the cold."
I think our relationship can be best described
by this idiom.
Now that the prey has fallen into our trap,
what should be our next step?
May Sir guide me.
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Zhang Qishan has been removed from his post.
He's now just at his home recuperating, like a useless wretch.
I think it would be hard for him to cause us any trouble.
Now, I can only hope that Er Ye will be more sensible
and confess soon.
A centipede dies but never falls down.
No matter how capable that Zhang Qishan is,
he can only stay trapped in the Changsha City that I control.
He can only behave and listen to me.
Moreover, Er Ye is still in our hands.
I think that Zhang Qishan wouldn't dare to make any rash moves.
Go to the prison on my behalf and relay a message to Er Yuehong.
Tell him that Zhang Qishan has confessed everything,
so he better submit to me soon and help me in this grand undertaking.
What Zhang Qishan can give him, I will surely provide him, too.
How come you think that I can convince Er Ye?
Just based on your face,
and your old relationship with Er Ye.
There are so many people
with old flings with me.
What if Er Ye won't obey?
If he won't obey?
It's okay, too.
If he wants to die,
I won't stop him.
What are you doing?
Just a rotten gun. Look at how scared you were.
I'm close to convincing Er Yuehong.
But Officer Lu, let me remind you of one thing.
Since Zhang Qishan was able to become the head of the Mystic Nine Families,
he then isn't a person that's easy to deal with.
Men!
- Sir. - Spread my command to tightly monitor the manor of Zhang Qishan.
No one is allowed to go in or out.
Yes!
Such huge movement. Looks like something has happened.
Go away.
Husband.
Wake up.
Madam, the medicine is ready.
Here. Drink some.
Drink a mouthful.
Okay.
Okay already. You can leave now!
Come.
Lieutenant Zhang, how is the situation outside?
They've surrounded us and won't let anyone in or out.
This is probably what they mean by "Even a dog dares to bully a tiger when it goes down to flat grounds."
Husband,
I will never let anyone hurt you.
I will support this mansion
on your behalf.
Husband.
How long have I been asleep?
It's been five days.
- Er Ye and— - I don't care about other things.
I only want you to take care of your own health.
Assist me up.
Just listen to my advice!
Be at ease and recuperate. Let's just talk about other things next time.
So many brothers of mine are still outside. How can I be at ease?
I know that your brothers need you, but I can't lose you, either.
I've brought you trouble.
I only hope that you will recover soon.
If you continue to be sick like this, I'll immediately take you back to Beiping.
You were usually quite clever,
but I never thought that you were this stupid. Think about it.
If we go back to Beiping, then everyone will know.
Also, the journey back to Beiping is quite far. Look at me.
How could I protect you?
More importantly, I don't want to involve Xinyue Hotel in this.
We can go to other places.
Don't worry. I will make the arrangements.
Qishan.
[One Prediction, One Purchase]
[Amazing Divination]
Sir, Qi Tiezui and Zhang Qishan are allies.
Why are you visiting him now?
When Mr. Cox and I came here last time, Qi Tiezui wasn't around.
This time, I must meet him.
If he's really a talent, I could use him.
- I understand. - Wait for me here.
Yes.
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Yo, Mr. Officer, inside, please.
- Thank you, Master Qi for your prediction. - You're welcome.
- I will take my leave. - Take care.
Don't walk me out anymore.
Yo!
This officer, did you come to look at my ancient calligraphy paintings?
You are Qi Tiezui?
I am indeed. You are...
I was the one sent by our military superior to assist Zhang Fo Ye, Zhang Qishan.
So, you're Officer Lu!
Indeed.
Such imposing, mighty, and valiant bearing.
Your presence illuminated this humble abode of mine.
No need to be so courteous. Can I trouble you then
to tell my fortune?
Sit. Sit.
- Please. - Okay.
There is a cause for every person's fated good fortunes, misfortunes, life, and death,
or even why the sky is cloudy or clear, why the moon is full or waning.
Medicine and divination originated from the same source,
and all can be seen in the River Maps, Luo Charts, and the five elements.
Mr. Officer, you had lost your father at a young age.
Your mother died five years ago, right?
That's correct.
If I make a prediction based on your birth characters,
you married your wife
on the 15th year of the Republic (1927).
I indeed got married that year.
You have one son and one daughter.
Master Qi, you're really an amazing fortune teller.
I dare not accept such praises. This trivial ability of mine
isn't worthy to be spoken by you.
In my opinion, you are indeed a talent.
But just staying in this small place, isn't your talent a bit too underused?
Master Qi, have you considered
to work for me?
I will surely arrange a fattening, nice job for you.
This...
I indeed can do that,
but to untie the knot, we still need the person who tied it.
The problem is not with me,
but with your military uniform.
I am willing to hear the details.
I'm unable to say it.
- Master Qi, just say it, I won't mind. - Prosperous in kill
and your body is weak, you mustn't receive wealth from an official.
What do you mean?
To put it in simpler words,
Officer Lu, you shouldn't be an official.
The higher the power, the thinner your lifespan will be.
Look. It's written very clearly here on your verdict that
if you accept wealth from officials it will nourish your kill fate.
If your kill fate is strong, it will attack your body.
You are in imminent danger.
Officer Lu, I fear that you will be facing a fatal disaster.
If you want to resolve it,
you must leave your post and return to your hometown.
You're really good, Qi Tiezui!
You can really spout a bunch of nonsense!
Yes. Yes. I am spouting nonsense.
Qi Tiezui, don't think I don't know what you're scheming.
I'm taking my leave.
[First year of the Republic, 20th day of the seventh month, 3rd quarter of hai hour (9:00 - 11:00 p.m.)]
[One Prediction, One Purchase]
Sir.
[Divine sight is like lightning that can see through...]
[Fortune Telling]
[Chen Manor]
You really move fast.
You were able to occupy the manor of your Teacher, Er Yuehong, in such a short time.
The Chen Manor board has already been hung.
What is your purpose for coming here today?
I came to congratulate you.
You've occupied the territories of your teacher and even taken
his manor into your bag.
Is that not worthy for congratulations?
I only took back things that belonged to me.
I once thought with Teacher being strong,
how could I surpass him?
Wrong, it's how I can be as strong as him.
But looking at it now, so what if he's my teacher?
Didn't he still end up as a prisoner?
While I?
I've already obtained everything that I want.
It's just a matter of choice.
But other than congratulating you, I came today
to remind you of something.
Don't think that
it's enough that you have occupied your teacher's manor and territories.
You must know that you still have revenge to seek.
Your position might also not be stable.
I don't need you to say those words!
I remember this grudge more than you.
Mo Ce, how is he?
I also can't find anything.
Brother-in-Law doesn't have fever nor infection,
but how come he's unconscious?
Madam, I'm incompetent. I didn't protect Fo Ye well.
He's still alive, so why are you kneeling?
Get up!
Lieutenant Zhang!
Here.
I think we can't stay here in Changsha City any longer.
Madam, you mustn't.
Fo Ye has invested half of his life here.
I don't understand this grand undertaking for the citizens that you all are talking about.
I only know that my husband is currently gravely ill and unconscious, that the whole Zhang Manor is in danger.
Who will protect his well being by then?
Who knows when those soldiers will charge in here?
So many people are coveting for his life.
I can't bear to gamble.
I've already informed Beiping. Hearing servants and Baton-holding guards are already on their way.
- Mo Ce, fetch them for me. - Okay.
Lieutenant Zhang, inform my husband's close friends to be ready.
Remember, do it covertly. Don't get discovered.
Although I know that you will blame me,
I must do this to save you.
Charge!
- Search! - Yes!
Who dares?!
Chen Pi, what do you mean by this?
I was ordered by Officer Lu to arrest Zhang Qishan.
What crime did my husband commit?
You should ask Officer Lu about that.
I'm just doing as ordered.
Then go call your Officer Lu over.
You can only take him with you once you've explained yourself clearly.
If you don't want people in your manor to be buried with him,
you better hand him over now!
What if I say no?
Whoever dares to create trouble here today, I won't let him off.
Zhang Qishan and I cannot live under the same sky! Worst comes to worst, we'll perish together.
Chen Pi, the dead has left. Why must you keep being troubled by it?
Moreover, my husband was also just requested to do so. There's a story behind this.
Stop saying nonsense!
Leave!
Chen Pi! Stop acting wild here!
Chen Pi, if you want to seek vengeance, let me be frank with you.
Right now, my husband isn't responding to his medicines and doesn't have much time left.
For you, it can be considered seeking vengeance, too.
But if you insist on forcing your way in,
even if I have to sacrifice the whole Zhang family and Yin family,
I will fight with you until the end.
Boss, why don't we just forget it?
No way! Today, I must personally kill Zhang Qishan!
Search.
Yes!
Madam, I've made the preparations.
It's just that...
I know that you're worried,
but I must send Qishan away.
Chen Pi hates Qishan to the bones.
In a few days, he will surely come to seek vengeance.
Don't worry. With the Hearing servants and Baton-holding guards escorting him, and with Mo Ce taking care of him,
I believe that he'll be safe.
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♫ 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's ♫
♫ 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 ♫