【SUB】E02: The Eight 民初奇人传 | iQIYI
[English subtitles are available] [The Eight] [Episode 2] Let’s start now. Sough, sough cries the wind, cold is the water. Farewell to the hero on a one-way passage of pride. Your intonation’s wrong. Will a heroic man speak like this? How does a hero speak, Mr. Hua? A hero must have integrity and responsibility.
He cares about everyone and is protective. You have to show such bearing. We’ve never learned that. What did you learn, then? People in the Merchant, we compel others with folk songs, cultivate our minds with royal musics, and in ritual songs, we learn about lyre-playing, chess, calligraphy and painting, wine and tea.
Modern play’s not included. -Then, you… -Out of the way! Hua Min Chu, young master of the Zhong’s. Why’re you looking for a job with this family background? Is the name carved on the knife that killed the envoy from the south, yours? -Yes, it was. -Arrest him. -Move. -Hang on.
Sir, you do know this is Qingyin House, don’t you? -Soldiers are not welcomed. -She’s right. Miss, it’s the time of Republic now. Who cares about that? We, the police of the capital… are here to arrest the suspect that killed Liu Tang. Others should keep their mouths shut. Move!
Mr. Hua’s here to practise with us under Mdm. Jin’s request. It’s our business if you’re taking him. Arrest those who try to stop us! Don’t worry, girls. I will cooperate with the police. Practise hard, I’ll be back. -Take him away. -Stop there. What’s this reckless arrest? Who is this now?
-Mr. Qi. -I don’t care who you are. -Since you tried to stop us, arrest him. -Wait. I’ll go with you. Don’t involve others. Do you think you’re really a duke? Qing Dynasty has long ended. Arrest him. How dare you try to arrest me. I can walk on my own. -Move. -Mr. Hua.
-Well… -Well… -What should we do? -What should we do? -Hello. -[Ms. Zhong.] [The police informed us that Mr. Hua has been arrested.] I got it, thanks. Uncle Huan. Ms. Zhong. Get the money ready. Hey, Hua Min Chu. Look over the wall. There. That side. Those guarding rascals on duty, look more like prisoners.
We’ll be freed in no time, but not the two of them. They’re like a long-term prisoner. Well, very few in this world… are truly aware of the real situation they’re in. Such a pity. Do you have nothing else to do? Why did you ask for trouble? Well, Young Master Hua,
I’m here to back you up… and make an impression on Xiu Niang while I’m on it. Okay, thanks. -Unlock his handcuff. -Yes, sir. I told you. Who dares to keep us here? You. Come out. What? Are you being taken to the court? The court? Listen, we’re now in the Republic of China,
You can’t torture us as you like. Of course, we’ll let him go since he’s fully paid. Go now. No. You arrest and release me so casually. I need an explanation. Are you stupid? -What’s that for? Get out of here. -No. -Why should I? -You stay here. You stay here for obstructing law enforcement.
Take him away. Move, quick. Min Chu. -Hurry up. -Min Chu! -Qi Ming. -Move. -Let me go! -Qi Ming. Let me go. Do you know who am I? I’m the royalty of Qing, Aisin Gioro Qi Ming. Let me out of here! Why did you pay the bail? It’s already in the past.
They won’t trouble your friend. But I’m not a criminal! Now I can’t clear my name since you’ve paid the bail! Of course I know you didn’t do it. It’s getting late. Take a bath and rest. The truth would’ve come to light. But you bailing me out makes it impossible for me to explain.
Don’t you know the police were only aiming for our money? Will anyone believe my words after you paid them? Min Chu, don’t worry. I’ll settle it for you. I want to let them know I’m not the murderer. But you’re always doing things this way. Truth matters to me.
I don’t care about the truth… or proving your innocence! What matters is I believe in you. All I ask of you is to stay with me. Your parents died for legality and justice back then. Isn’t it unfair to them if you take the risk and fight? Min Chu,
You’re my only family member in the world. I won’t let anything happen to you. I know that you’re trying to protect me… so I can have a peaceful life. But I’m a human being. I have things to uphold and persist in. I hope the next time you make a decision for me…
Only after I agreed to it. -Where’re you going? -To get you safflower oil. Master, it’s ready. Those trying to act justice must already have a plan. They wish to change and be accepted by the public. But we know very clearly. That’s not going to happen. I understood. By the way, the Merchant’s invitation…
Of course, we’re going. We need to show our hospitality anyhow. Should we make a plan in advance? Don’t worry. I’m all prepared. I have the plan in my mind. Bravo! Make way, please. Out of the way. President Xie of Rui Feng Bank has arrived. Amazing! -Slow down. -Okay. This way, please.
Deputy Director Zhang of Tobacco Administration has arrived. Wang Han Lin, literature and martial arts champion of former dynasty has arrived. Prof. Hu of Jinghua University has arrived. The unshakable VIP guest, Qi Ming’s here. The annoying customer’s finally out of the jail. Sisters, how’re you doing? Commander Fang of the capital military has arrived.
Commander Fang. Here we are again. Oh, Master Zhang. Superintendent Luan has arrived. You’re Master Zhang, aren’t you? Yes, I am. Attention! Right and left face! Greetings, Superintendent Luan. Hi all, have a seat. [Superintendent Luan Xu Wei] Even Superintendent Luan attends today’s grand event. As expected of a Queen of Beauty.
Sir, since you’ve spared your time for the show, I’ll clear the room. No, the more the merrier while watching a show. I’ve heard about Qingyin House’s plan… to invite a VIP guest before. The national-class courtesan’s hiding among them, not showing her face. How tantalizing for men. But I don’t get it.
How is the VIP guest selected? -They… -Sir. Sir. All you need to do is to grab the belt when she appears, and you’ll be the VIP guest. I’m not really interested. Who are you? I’m Zhang Yu, an insignificant idle merchant in the capital, here to greet you, sir. The scholarly merchant, Master Zhang.
I’ve heard about you. You’re significant. Don’t mentioned that. I’m blessed with many businesses, but it’s all thanks to your strong leadership. Not at all. -A feast to the eyes. -You’re right. Tao Hua, did you check all the props? Mr. Hua, the wooden sword, wine bottle and map are all ready.
Okay, you get ready as well. Ms. Zhong. Look, isn’t that Ms. Zhong, the one who’s said to own half the capital? Why’s she here? Nice. I’m Jing Ke from Qi. I’m travelling in Yan. During the Warring States period, Qin tried to eliminate Yan.
Why’s “The Emperor and The Assassins” presented for a modern play? What rotten luck. The founder of the Assassin died after he presented the map. What if I replace it with another map? Maybe I could survive. I asked General Fan Wu Ji… to give me an unprecedented gift. Amazing! Bravo. Very good. Amazing!
Good job! You’re now clapping for nothing. This isn’t modern play. It’s good. Interesting. Hurry up, everybody. -Put it here, watch out. -The map. -This way? -Help me with this. -Hurry up. -Okay. Did anyone see the map? No. No. Forget it. Quick. One minute, I’ll get it done.
-I’m done. -Okay, it looks good. Let’s go. Where’s the map? Oh, no. -It’s hard. -Wait. -Coming. -Are you okay? -Yes, I’m done. -Hurry up, it’s showtime. -Okay. -Okay. -Put it on. -I did it. -Let’s go. -Come on. -Coming. -Done. Nice! Great! Great! Did you bring the map? It’s the real one. Take it.
I wish to hand it to you myself. Allowed! Your Majesty, please take a look. Du Kang is surrounded by water. It’s a fertile land… that’s rich in resources. [Entertainer – Diao Chan] [Entertainer – Diao Chan] It’s as good as Qin. [Poison] [Poison] The Scroll. What Scroll? The 10 Walkers Scroll. This isn’t possible.
He looks so much like him. So much like him. [Spies – Nu Ai] [Poison – Fuxi] Bravo! How beautiful! Good job! Amazing! Nice! Commander Fang, that’s… This is a windfall gain. Amazing! Let’s go and get it. -Not bad. -Exactly. Good job! Nice! Have a seat. Good job! Bravo! Watch out for powder! Traitor!
Bravo! Amazing! Good! Good job! Nice! Good job. Amazing! Amazing! Bravo! Nice! Bravo! The show ends here. Superintendent Luan and all the guests, please come to Deyue Restaurant. We’ve prepared a banquet for all of you. What about the selection of the VIP guest? Commander Fang looked for me at the backstage just now.
He’s really valiant. So… Fang Yuan Ji? How unexpected! Yuan Ji, come out. Yuan Ji. Hurry up, come out. Fang Yuan Ji? -Why’s he there? -It’s him. Brat, not bad. Drink with me. Don’t worry, you’ll still get to spend the night with Jin Xiu Niang. Why’s he here? Everybody, please. Is this the end?
I’m leaving. -Good bye. -Bye. Let’s go. Are you done? No problem. It’s getting late already. I’ll take my leave. Let’s go. Give me the Scroll. [How indecisive!] [I’ll take the Scroll from today onwards.] [Master of Poison, Gua Dao Ren] Master of Poison? Give me the Scroll. What do you want?
Give it to me. No one but the Scroll holder should lay their hands on the Scroll. Violators must die. Leave. What are you doing? Sister, what are you doing? Didn’t we agree to let me dismiss The Eight once we get the Scroll? It should be the Merchant’s turn to hold the Scroll now.
According to the rules, there’re 3 days until The Eight Assembly. Mr. Ba Xian said he changed his mind. There’ll be a better candidate at The Eight Assembly. As part of The Eight, it’s not an easy task to dismiss it. Since this lad has the Scroll, let him keep it for another 3 days.
No, how could you dismiss us? The Eight’s existence has been a mistake. The Scroll holder must dismiss it… and find another way out. Let the outsider hold the Scroll for now. We from the Assassins will protect him and find out the truth about the Scroll. Any objections, Master of Poison? I’m sorry.
You almost lost your life to something you don’t even know. The Assassins are ordered to guard the Scroll. I got it. I wasn’t trying to do anything. How boring. What do you want? You’ll have to protect the Scroll for now. Here, put it here. Be careful, don’t hurt yourself. Give it to me.
-Here you go. -Thanks. Help me with this. I need one more stool. This one’s broken, get another one. Get out of the way! We’re here for an arrest. Move, this is an arrest. Get out of the way. -Hurry up! -What? -Move! -Why? Move, out of the way! Get over there! Why? Don’t move.
You look better in your costume, Jin Xiu Niang. Commander Fang, I’ve been waiting for you to clean this mess. You should know… that for so many years… weapons aren’t allowed in Qingyin House. This is a centuries-old law since the House was established.
The Eight’s well aware that the national law’s above our guild rule. But you’ve broken our rule twice in a day. How unthoughtful of you. As the military commander, I’m responsible of protecting our land. There’re things that I must do. Please try your best to forgive me if this offends you.
But even if you can’t, I’ll still have to do this. Somebody. I suspect the merchants of Qingyin House… are secretly in touch with Mr. Liu’s assassin. Get them all. Hang on! How ridiculous. You’re screwing with the ladies because you failed to get the assassin? Qi Ming. -What? -How could he kick him?
That’s right. Fang Yuan Ji. The superintendent said that since Lady Jin’s just arrived in Beijing, she shouldn’t be traveling around. So, he won’t be inviting you over. Thanks for his understanding, then. Let them come with me. Don’t make the soldiers go rough. They’re not gentle. Fang Yuan Ji. Why’re you doing this?
Jin Xiu Niang, Queen of Beauty, good bye. Move. Hurry up. Move now. Hurry up! Dogs would insult a tiger that went down the mountain. That’s why the tiger… must return to the mountain. Zhong Yao, you’re back? -Are you all right? -I’ve returned for a long time. Why’re you so panic?
Go and clean this up. -Okay, I’ll leave, then. -Min Chu. Nice show. [Who was it…] [that replaced the prop map with this?] [And how did I open up…] [the Scroll that came from nowhere…] [with my birthday back then?] The 10 Walkers Scroll?
The Scroll’s made of silk from Tang with gold as its paper. The chalcocite case is wrapped with sheep skin. Jing Ke, Mo Di, Gui Gu Zi. How are they related to The Eight? The Eight? Why did so many people want this? How did you enter? Give me the Scroll. The Scroll?
-No, it’s not yours. -Give it to me. Don’t… don’t come over. Let’s talk it through. The mark of Sword Gate. What’s a mark of Sword Gate? What exactly do you want? -Senior Min Chu! -What’re you doing? What do you mean by senior? Why can’t you leave me alone? Who are you?
Lady, I’m not your senior. Don’t come any closer or I’ll fight you. What’s this? Did you learn new boxing? What’re you doing? I’m not even your match. What’re you talking about? -Senior Min Chu. -I… Xi… Xi Shui. Don’t you remember Xi Shui? What’re you talking about?
-You’ve got the wrong person. -I did not. You are my Senior Min Chu. So, you’ve been protecting the Scroll for The Eight. Let’s return to Kunming and we can revive our faction together. No, no, no. Lady, your hand’s bleeding. I’ll get someone. Wait, Senior Min Chu! I’m not your senior.
You got the Sword Gate mark on your nape when you were born. Don’t lie. Don’t be superstitious. That’s my birth mark. I have a Worm Nest mark on my stomach. This proves that you are my Senior Min Chu, the last geomancer of Poison. Take a look. No, what’re you doing?
Min Chu, I don’t care what you did overseas. Please follow the rules at home. I… No, Zhong Yao. Is that your wife? You promised to return to Kunming and marry me. But why’re you married already? You even follow her name. Let go of me. You’re sick! Zhong Yao! Zhong Yao.
We grew up together. Don’t you know what kind of person I am? And about my birth mark. She keeps saying it’s a custom back at home, and that’s a given mark. How absurd! I know, what you saw was quite misleading. Well… But you have to believe me. Enough. I believe you.
But I’m worried about you. You’re too innocent for this complicated world. I wish you could stay out of trouble. Zhong Yao, I’ll ask that lady to leave later. But her hand’s hurt, do you think we can… dress her wound? Uncle Huan. Take her to my room. Give her some medicine…
And ask the cook to make nourishing soup. Okay, Ms. Zhong. Thank you, Uncle Huan. Thanks, Zhong Yao. How could you laugh? Why’re you still here? Stop staring. Go and sleep. Okay, I’m going to bed. The weather’s dry, beware of fire. Master Spy, I wish to inquire about someone. His name’s Hua Min Chu.
I wish to know… if he’s related to… the former Master of Deception, Mr. Yu Zhi. The weather’s dry, beware of fire. Those who’re not related, don’t you mind. Master Yu Zhi. The Deception… gets a foothold in this world by deceiving others. There’re 5 levels of deception. The Tang calligraphy, Wei inscriptions,
Cursive script, Han script and Qin calligraphy. You’re a rare member of Deception who reached Qin calligraphy in a century. How admirable. Now, the members of The Eight wish to retire. Everyone feels insecure. Recently, an outsider is involved. This makes me curious. According to the Deceptions’ rules,
One must surpass his predecessor to become the master. The successor has to drive his predecessor to beams-end… before taking over. I’m able to become the master… all thanks to your guidance that makes me blessed. I dare not let my guard down, and am always trying my best to make our guild great.
It’s been 20 years. I have to disturb your peace. Please forgive me, master. Master, are you sure you want to dig Mr. Yu Zhi’s grave in Nanjing? Otherwise, I’ll be confused. If someone pretends to be my master’s descendant… and deceives the Deceptions, doesn’t that make us a laughing stock?
Sir, we studied under the same master. To be frank, digging the master’s grave… is a blasphemy. You must be hiding something. You’re very respectable. Please don’t influence others with such words… and make me look bad. He’s almost 60, but is still at the level of Cursive script. What a pity. -Dong. -Yes, sir.
Set him up… and send him to his resting place. Yes, sir. This… Who among you is against this? -Master Zhang. -How’s it? The results of the skull test is out. 2 professors in Nanjing have tested the bone age of the skull… and sent us telegrams. Both show the same result.
That’s the skull of a 3 years old kid. It’s true, then. But the kid has been dead for at least 50 years. That means… when he was buried 20 years ago, the kid was already a pile of bone. You’re right, that’s not their child. Master,
I’m surprised that you set up a trap even before you died. Looks like our battle still goes on. Hua Min Chu. Make way, please. Someone who’s been dead for 20 years has returned. Looks like he’s reluctant to let go of the power in the human world. I’m here to ask something from you.
So, it’s true that only the 10 Walkers Scroll… can bring a dead person back to life. Sir, why did you… hand over something I entrusted to you for 20 years… to someone else casually? 20 years is a long time. I’ve changed my mind. You wish for The Eight’s retirement. I think it’s unnecessary.
I know of someone… who can make The Eight great again. You still won’t give up? I’m desperate. What a coincidence. I have a candidate in my mind too. He’s your son. Sir, I’ve been planning this for 20 years. Do you want… Mr. Yu Zhi, let’s make a bet. See who’ll be able…
To save the collapsing The Eight. Will it be the person of your choice… or mine? Mr. Ba Xian, I’m not smart, but I’m from the Deception. Aren’t you afraid of… losing everything if you gamble with me? Let’s meet again. He’s being indecent for 100 years, but suddenly acts wise. This old man…
[End of Episode 2]