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[The Mystic Nine]
[Episode 35]
That room upstairs is yours.
Go rest first. Once Old Ba is here, we'll discuss the negotiations.
That... Is my room close to yours?
I must stay next to you!
This way, it would be convenient for us at night.
What do you mean?
No, look at you. When you went to see me in Dongbei last time,
you were in a critical condition. We were not able to have a good chat all through the night.
This time, I rushed toward here when I received your telegram.
You scared me.
Oh, right. How's your injury?
It's all better. I'm okay now. No worries.
That's great! Tonight, you must drink a few glasses with me!
Sure!
Fo Ye. Prince of the Third Rank.
- Why are you here? - Madam misses you a lot.
She keeps checking which room in the manor is most suitable for hanging herself.
No wonder I haven't seen Ms. Yin here after arriving for quite some time.
Do you know that I mustn't let anyone know that I'm living here upon secretly returning to Changsha?
Lu Jianxun has been looking for me.
With Xinyue openly living in my mansion,
this will confuse him on the present situation.
But won't Miss Yin be in danger if she lives in the Zhang Manor alone?
She won't. Don't you worry. She's the daughter of the owner of Xinyue Hotel. Surely, there are people protecting her.
Moreover, for her to live in my mansion, Lu Jianxun must have given her permission.
He wants to find clues of my whereabouts from Xinyue.
Fo Ye, you can say it that way,
but with Miss Yin's personality, if she's unable to see you,
won't she...
Tell her that I'll go see her after I'm done with handling matters here.
Fo Ye.
- What is this? - That Lu guy has placed a lot of spies in our manor.
There are people guarding every corner and gate.
These past days, Madam was able to find out who the spies were and has written them in that letter.
Madam also asked me to tell you that the guards change shifts at dusk.
You can come at this time.
Okay.
It's Miss Yin indeed.
When she acts, it's precise and relentless.
Go and give this to her.
Fo Ye, this is...
[Based on the novel "The Mystic Nine" by Nanpai Sanshu]
[The Mystic Nine]
Fo Ye, this is...
Fo Ye, even though you don't say it, you must be missing her a lot.
You even carried that letter around.
Be honest with me. Were you waiting for her to come and find you?
Tell her that the people mentioned in this letter
must be delivered to the main headquarters within three days.
Yes.
Fo Ye, Ba Ye is here.
The furniture in this room is all made of high-grade pear tree wood.
The Mystic Nine Families are really living up to their reputation.
It's still Prince of the Third Rank who knows the trade.
This wood was personally chosen by me.
I can also see that the Fengshui in this room is very good.
I'm sure that it's your merit, too.
Prince of the Third Rank, don't just stand. Sit, quickly sit.
- Sit. - Okay.
Prince of the Third Rank.
This time, I only have one request from you.
Fo Ye, I came here to help out.
Just tell me your request.
Since you are so straightforward, I won't beat around the bush.
I want you to be my negotiator to the army.
Negotiator... Negotiator?
- With that Lu guy? - Right.
Have you recently heard of a mining mountain outside Changsha hiding treasures within?
I heard about it.
Fo Ye and Er Ye went down into that place once.
They both returned wounded.
No way. What really is down there that it's so dangerous?
There is actually no treasures down there,
but just some secrets that can't be revealed.
The Japanese are eyeing these secrets covetously.
Also, Lu Jianxun. People from the Mystic Nine Families are also lusting for them.
Hence, we must obtain these items faster than them.
With you two caring for our nation this much,
I am very impressed.
Prince of the Third Rank, it's just that it's inconvenient for Fo Ye and Er Ye to appear right now.
Lu Jianxun's men are going down the tomb soon.
Right now, we are in need of a prestigious person to negotiate with them.
As long as we can come up with an agreement, we can then all go down the tomb as partners.
We can then get the items we want ahead of them.
Then it seems, I mustn't disappoint your trust.
Prince of the Third Rank, just with your bearing,
you will surely be able to stun them.
As long as our imposing attitude doesn't lose to them, they wouldn't dare belittle us.
But don't you worry. I've calculated it.
This negotiation will surely go smoothly.
Good! I'm great at these kinds of things.
Quickly tell me. How should I go about this act?
Prince of the Third Rank, you're a royal descendant.
What do those boors know about the behavior
and etiquette of a royal descendant?
However, your act in Dongbei, just do the same here. As for others,
don't worry about them. Fo Ye and I have made the proper arrangements.
Okay. We'll do it that way then.
Oh right. After coming here for so long, how come I haven't seen Er Ye?
He's coming with us at these negotiations, right?
Er Ye is still sick and is currently recuperating.
As for me, it's inconvenient for me to go out.
Hence, I'll let Old Ba accompany you. Go to Xinyue and ask for her help. Set out in a few days.
Prince of the Third Rank, just be at ease.
Come, let's drink some tea.
This is so easy for you!
- Of course. - Come. Come.
[Xu Chang Xing Restaurant]
Customers, when will we serve your dishes?
Why the rush? We'll call you when it's time.
Yes. Yes. I'll just wait by the door then.
Just call me when you need anything.
Preposterous! They were clearly the ones who invited us.
They even dare to be late?!
Officer Lu, how did you receive the invitation?
I didn't see the person who delivered it. My lieutenant handed it to me.
From his description, that person seemed to be a house servant.
What was written on it?
Just the time and venue.
As for others...
Please be direct.
There was a note inserted where it was written,
"I can help you with your grand undertaking."
Acting so mysterious.
That's weird then. This invitation didn't reach our Huo family,
nor to Chen Pi's manor.
How come it precisely ended up in your hands?
What you mean is...
This person knows the matters here in Changsha like the palm of his hands.
This must be related to our tomb raiding expedition tomorrow.
That mining mountain is your family's territory.
I don't think it's that easy for other people to stick their foot in.
Now that there's a new force in the city,
we must guard against it.
I really want to see who dares to act in such a grandiose manner here in Changsha.
Why must you be mad? They deliberately came late.
They want us to lose our footing and prematurely decrease our bargaining value.
If we're unable to endure this bit of anger,
we better just skip this meal.
Prince of the Third Rank, with this level of grandeur,
my prestige is really increased by following you.
Prince of the Third Rank!
They're here.
Such a grand display.
The person isn't here yet, but the sound of the suona horn can be heard up to the sky.
Just a false display of strength.
Please come this way.
We'll be there soon.
Come.
Please.
It's over here.
Customers! Your important guest has arrived!
Please.
How do I address you?
I'm a Prince of the Third Rank of the Qing Dynasty.
My name isn't someone that people like you would hear about.
You're the top local official here?
What's your rank?
I'm not some local official.
The defense commander of Changsha has been suspended some time ago.
I'm just temporarily holding this position for now.
So, that's how it is.
Fine, as long as you're the top local official here in Changsha.
Prince of the Third Rank, you have such a grand entourage.
You haven't come up here yet, but we could clearly hear the sound of the suona horn.
Who are you?
Chen Pi from the Nine Mystic Families.
Prince of the Third Rank.
Good thing it's already the Republican era. If this was before,
how could a person like you be worthy to eat together with me?
Oh, isn't this Qi Ba Ye?
When did you climb up a high branch like the Prince of the Third Rank?
So unexpected.
What's most unexpected
should be your actions, right?
Are we still eating or not?
Can you all be full by standing?
Head of the Huo family, you're right. It's getting late.
Please sit down.
Wait!
Where's my chair?
You all sit, too.
Please.
Everyone, I came late today.
I'll drink one first as my punishment.
Is this wine for people?!
Servant! Bring my good wines here!
This is more satisfying.
You all have a taste. Have a taste.
Treat it as my apology.
Not bad. It is indeed a good wine.
- Waiter, serve the dishes! - Okay!
Please enjoy.
- Officer Lu, right? - Indeed.
What is the most famous dish of Xu Cheng Xing?
It would be this roasted duck right in front of you.
Roasted duck is eaten best while it's hot.
Prince of the Third Rank, Officer Lu, please do the honor.
When I'm talking with Officer Lu,
when is it your turn to butt in?
Prince of the Third Rank, to be honest,
I really love the roasted duck here. The skin is crisp and it's not greasy.
Quickly have a taste. If you don't move your chopsticks,
how could any of us dare to? After all, we waited for you without eating anything.
Since Officer Lu has said it, I then must have a taste.
This tastes so bad!
If this was like before, the chef would have been dragged out and beheaded.
Everyone, these...
were specially made for everyone by my personal chef.
This dish is called Horse Eyeball.
It will improve your vision a lot.
And this one, Tofu Cream of Monkey Brain and Bamboo Shoots.
Its taste is very refreshing.
I usually eat this in Dongbei.
Look at this dish.
Two days ago, I hunted a leopard.
After getting fed up with eating deer meat, we should try some new flavor.
Don't just look. Eat.
Come. Eat.
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You are indeed more vigilant now, but your martial arts skills are so poor.
You finally came to see me!
After leaving me here all alone, I was about to die from boredom.
How did you come in? Did anyone see you?
Your doors are open, so I just walked in.
What were you doing? You didn't even notice that someone had walked in.
Nothing. Just some female stuff.
Have you read the letter I asked Xiaokui to give you?
- Do you want me to— - Don't! Don't!
- Don't alarm them. Just leave them here. - Okay.
Are you packing your suitcase? Going back to Beiping?
Of course not! I'm going to the headquarters.
Stop fooling around!
I... am going there not for you.
I am going there to help...Ya Tou to take care of Er Ye.
Er Ye now has Mo Ce taking care of him. Do you think he still needs you?
I'm so bored here at home that a mushroom is about to grow from my head!
And there's a Lu Jianxun that I must keep watch. So annoying!
Just let me go to the headquarters, so I can help you.
The problem is we still don't know what Lu Jianxun is planning.
On the outside, he is monitoring you.
But in reality, it was you who was monitoring him. Right?
I monitor...
Aren't you worried about me?
I am. But I'm more worried about the safety of my house beams.
Don't you know that your house doesn't have one?
I'll build you one then.
What are you doing?
Endure it a little... It will be over soon.
I'm worried that if I continue to stay here,
you'll get taken away by Prince of the Third Rank.
I heard... that he drinks with you every night.
Who told you?
I feel uneasy if I don't see you.
Don't panic. Everything's alright.
I don't know if Ba Ye and Prince of the Third Rank were able to handle them.
If the negotiations succeed, I won't be able to see you again, for you're going to go down the tomb once more.
I'm so worried.
You even borrowed your Hearing Servants to use on them. Why fear that we won't succeed?
Then, can I go to the headquarters with you?
I won't feel anxious anymore once I'm there.
Fine. Fine. I'll take you.
[Xu Chang Xing Restaurant]
Come. Come. Continue drinking!
Come. Come.
Officer Lu, the more I chat with you, the more I think we can get along pretty well.
Come, cheers!
Say, Officer Lu.
The situation now is not very good for us.
Shouldn't we be more united?
If we fight amongst ourselves,
won't that just worsen the already chaotic situation?
What you said is so right! No matter what,
we are of the same race. Everything can be resolved through negotiations.
You are a very straightforward person.
Then, I will not beat around the bush. Officer Lu,
you also know what my intention is for looking for you this time.
I heard that nearby,
there's a very valuable ancient tomb.
If no one can get in it, then the wealth inside
won't be ours. Right?
Prince of the Third Rank is intending to have a share of this treasure?
We are strong parties that are teaming up.
What do you mean?
Officer Lu, I know that
you have the support of the Mystic Nine Families.
But whether it's Chen Pi or Head of the Huo House,
who among them can get inside that tomb?
If they aren't able to get in, won't you have nothing?
I admire you.
After not getting anything for such a long time, you are really so patient.
A tomb that even the members of the Mystic Nine Families couldn't get into,
what way can you have?
Although I know too little about tombs,
I have too many talents under my service.
They surely can get down that tomb.
You know that I...
-...have so much money. - Indeed.
As long as one is willing to spend the money,
there will surely be experts willing to work for you.
Prince of the Third Rank, it's not that I don't want to work with you.
Too many country secrets are involved in this.
It's not something that anyone can just join in.
Officer Lu, I don't lack money.
But who would say they have so much money to waste for nothing?
If we can take those precious treasures out,
you can pick from all those items all you want.
I traveled far from Dongbei
mainly to increase my knowledge.
If I can earn a few treasures in passing, that would be great.
Moreover,
the current situation is very turbulent. It changes every day.
It's better to hold your money in your hands.
As the old saying goes,
being cautious can help you drive a boat for thousands of years. If any changes happen,
those treasures inside the tomb...
None of us would have a part in it anymore.
This is...
A little first meeting gift. Please accept it.
Everyone can say pretty words.
Why don't you show us first what tricks you have up your sleeves?
That's right.
Prince of the Third Rank, you don't know the situation of that ancient tomb.
The underground world is a very dangerous place.
Not because you were able to go in alive, you can get out alive.
Customers, I have the swan feathers you've asked for.
Prince of the Third Rank, the swan feathers that you want are here. I really want to see
what use these bird feathers are for.
43 pieces.
Ba Ye, has Er Ye's health been well lately?
Er Ye is currently a wanted criminal. I don't know where he is.
You can say what you want. I just want to remind you
that you should help Er Ye more when we go down in the tomb tomorrow.
Now, the Huo family has suffered a lot of casualties.
Someone has been eyeing your position all along.
I fear that in going into the tomb this time, Changsha will turn upside down.
Our Huo family has so many great masters.
There would be someone going down the tomb to get the treasures. No need for me to do it myself.
Prince of the Third Rank.
Sorry! I really am sorry!
Petty tricks. I won't fall for your trap.
Interesting. Very interesting.
I never thought that a measly servant
would have such great skills.
Looks like Prince of the Third Rank indeed has a lot of talented people by your side.
It's still Officer Lu who has good eyesight.
I will surely take Prince of the Third Rank as a friend!
Tomorrow, I'm going to the mining mountain.
May I ask if you're willing to come with me?
Of course, no problem!
Prince of the Third Rank, you are of an illustrious background. Are you going down the mine with us?
Of course not. Is Officer Lu personally going down the mine?
I have military duties to attend to. It's inconvenient for me.
Okay. Then, tomorrow, let our men go down into the tomb together.
The two of us should just wait to be richer above ground.
- It's a deal. - It's a deal.
Officer Lu, be careful of tricks.
Officer Lu, let me give you some advice. Control your dog.
You...
- Er Ye, it's time to take your medicine. - Okay.
Dr. Mo, you have worked hard for this time period.
Er Ye, are... you really going down into the tomb?
I'm worried about your health.
My health is now fine after recuperating for so long.
Furthermore, the mining mountain is very dangerous. How could I let Fo Ye go down alone?
Oh right. When are you going back to Beiping?
I might go and work at Changsha Hospital.
Because I received a notice from the Changsha Hospital that they are lacking in personnel,
my superior then sent me there and I agreed.
Also, cousin is there.
We can take care of each other.
Er Ye, you must be careful in going down into the tomb.
Cousin and I will both be waiting for your return.
Okay.
It's getting late. You go back to your room and rest.
- How are things? - Preparations complete.
- Let's go. - Tell your men to get ready. - Officer Lu.
- Don't worry. I got it. - Everything is ready. - Okay.
When you all enter the cave later, just follow Chen Pi.
Yes!
Sanniang, I'm relying on you heavily in going down into the tomb this time.
Don't worry. Who am I? After all, this territory is still mine.
Prince of the Third Rank.
Officer Lu, you came so early.
You also came at the right time.
You brought a lot of people.
You also did bring a lot of people.
Officer Lu, you're being too modest.
The people I brought are not as many as yours,
but each of them is an expert that can beat ten of your men.
Really?
Zhang Qishan and Er Yuehong are among them.
You all get ready. Prepare to go down the mine and get to work.
Prioritize the general situation. Don't make rash moves.
Depend on them once you've gone down into the tomb.
Just kill them once we've obtained the treasure.
If the item inside the mining mountain can revive your teacher's wife,
can you still be this patient?
I'll let you two go for now.
What are you two talking about?
Nothing. Just giving some instructions.
- Are we still going down or not? - Of course, we are.
- Please. - Please.
Next, we'll be entering the tomb's pathways.
It will be very time-consuming.
Boss, should we kill them now?
Not yet.
This is a great chance.
We'll be entering the labyrinth soon.
I want to use this chance to lose them.
It's just that we can't do it while in the honeycomb for it's easy to get lost in there.
Instruct your men to prop their spirits up and keep close to me.
Okay.
Leave them alive for now. We'll make our move once we got the treasure.
Just observe and act accordingly.
Fo Ye, they haven't caught up to us.
- Where should we go? - Let's lose them first.
This way.
Where are they?
They seemed to be over there.
Let's go!
I never thought that we could easily lose Chen Pi and the others.
If they aren't able to find the right path, will they get trapped here forever?
Probably not, but they would surely be very exhausted.
Looks like we're better than them because we have been here first.
How come we still end up in the same place?
Boss, if we still aren't able to get out,
- will we die here? - Shut up!
Although Er Ye and the others have been here, the complexity of the paths and forks
makes it unlikely that they've memorized each path.
Since they were able to easily lose us, it means there must be a pattern.
They got hold of that pattern; hence, were able to get out.
Pattern?
Open the door.
- Come. - Yes.
Exert more energy!
Qing Wuzi!
Qing Wuzi?
Ba Ye.
Old Ba, what are you doing?
Which person could make Ba Ye kowtow nine times?
Bury, but not cutting off the grass. That's what they call grave robbing.
Burying near one's ancestral grave would bring harm to your descendants.
- One grave prospers, but ten graves would end up alone and impoverished. - What is he reading?
He's reading the Qingwu Scripture.
Qingwu Scripture?
- The writer of the Qingwu Scripture is Qing Wuzi. - Inside and outside encroach on each other,
and would naturally create Fengshui. Observe through your eyes
and know its temperament. If you're able to comprehend,
you can run amuck in this world.
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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 ♫
♫ 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 ♫