【SUB】E01: The Eight 民初奇人传 | iQIYI
[English subtitles are available.] [The Eight] [Episode 1] [We are a group of silly people in the underworld.] [We’re arrogant and have many kinds.] [We’re called “The Eight”.] [We’ve adhered to the so-called rules for thousands of years…] [but we’ve never introspected that this rule is overreach.]
[The Eight hope to be disbanded and go back to normal life.] [But it’s not easy to abandon the life of an outlaw.] [It’s the beginning of the Republican era, the country is in crisis.] [The position of the leader of The Eight, Holder,…] [has been vacant for 20 years.]
[At this moment, we urgently need a new Holder,] [a guide to help us clear the clouds and see the light again.] Grandpa Ba Xian, what is the origin of The Eight? [Early of Republican Era] [Early of Republican Era] Oh, Grandpa Ba Xian. Who is the Holder? Don’t tell the stories half-way.
I’ve forgotten about it. I’ve forgotten about it. I’ve forgotten about it all. How can you forget about it? You’re not a serious story-teller. It’s alright to forget. I’ve forgotten many things. What year is it this year? I don’t want to remember it. The person I’ve waited for 20 years… is here. [For us,]
[there is a treasure named 10 Walkers Scroll.] [The owner is called the Holder.] [It symbolizes the only leader of The Eight.] [And only the Holder can order the disbandment of The Eight.] [The scroll has gone missing for 20 years.] [I’ve been thinking about this one thing for the past 20 years ago.]
[If we can entrust it to a poor scholar,] [maybe then we can be free.] [My dear sister.] [My studies in Japan has ended.] [I’m coming back now.] [It’s the Republican era now.] [There are many things waiting to be done.] [I’ll definitely find my way to serve the country.]
[We’ve not met for three years.] [I’ve brought you a gift.] [I hope you’ll like it.] What’s wrong? What startled you? Don’t be scared. We’ll arrive Beijing soon. You’ll meet my sister then. Can you all be quiet? This is a train, not a market! Can you have some basic manners? So unruly and ridiculous!
Mister. Brother Min Chu. Most of the passengers here are common people. It’s wrong for them to make noise. But is it right for you to be arrogant? -I don’t mean it that way. -If you think it’s noisy, you can go to the premium carriage next door.
That carriage is full of public figure and the rich. They’re quiet. I’m sorry. I understand. -Where is my diamond ring? -My brooch is gone too. Where is the perfect diamond I bought from Africa? -Where is my golden tooth? -Where is my golden watch? -What’s wrong? -Hello. Our stuff are missing.
There is a thief in this carriage. Give way. It’s really not a normal thief. You’re really bold. Interesting. -You’re waiting for someone? -I’m waiting for you. Put on the handcuff yourself. Foreign lock? I don’t have time to entertain you. Take her away! Go! I’m disappointed. This foreign lock is nothing.
[Eldest disciple of Queen of Thousand Hands, Hua Gu] Senior Min Chu. Your Japanese dagger is really good. Look at the carved words. It’s custom-made in Japan. Senior Min Chu. Do you like dagger? A dagger represents chivalry. That’s why I like it. Everyone, sit down. -Police! -Lock the carriage. -Don’t move! -What happened?
-What’s wrong? -Quick! What’s happening? Senior Min Chu. We can’t let them touch this. It’s alright. It’s just a butterfly. What to be afraid of? Hey, what’s that in your arms? Speak! I suspect you’re an accomplice to the thief. Xiao Ke. You don’t understand my words? Sir. That is a butterfly. Take it out.
Xiao Ke, give it to me. Why are you bringing this? Are you crazy? Sir. We brought a butterfly, not forbidden items. You asked passengers a naive question. -Who’s crazy now? -You… Sir. He’s the adopted son of Zhong family, Hua Min Chu. Please pardon him. Continue to search! It’s alright.
This the last carriage. That thief must be inside. Search! [We can’t search this carriage.] [The Queen of Beauty, Jin Xiu Niang, is inside the carriage.] [From Guangzhou to Beijing, she has helped many poor people.] [If anything happens to her, this train will not have another trip.] [Don’t panic, I go greet her first.]
Captain, what’s the matter? Did you see anyone come through your carriage? Who? A thief. She stole some valuable things. If not, I won’t dare to disturb you. That is not a normal thief. I’m afraid you might not take notice when she sneaked in. Not only your valuable things might got stolen…
But you’ll be startled too. It’s better to let us search the carriage. I don’t care about the thief. But if you want to search my carriage, I can’t agree with it. [Queen of Entertainer, Jin Xiu Niang] No matter who you are, if you hinder the search, you’ll be guilty of hiding the thief.
I’m just a woman. I can’t bear this crime. If that’s the case, search this place. [The Feixu powder made from Artemisia Absinthium and Nephelium’s flower…] [can make people have illusion for a while.] [Although it won’t kill,] [it can bring back peace for me.] Have you done searching? Yes. The search is done.
I didn’t see the thief. Let’s go. Come out. Feixu powder is really amazing. Luckily it only affect men. This is a good way to identify one’s gender. These are the keys to unlock the full set of shackles on the weirdo. I’ve got it.
[We’ve agreed not to create trouble in front of the people.] [But you and the weirdo create trouble with the officials.] [I really need to thank…] [to your master’s good teaching for our bad reputation.] [Sister Xiu Niang, don’t be mad.]
[I promise that after we’ve saved Yi Fang, I won’t cause any trouble in Beijing.] [Once we’ve got the Scroll, we can abandon the life of an outlaw.] What are you looking at? You old fool! This is Snake Lock by the Mechanics. Even my master might not be able to unlock it. Good mechanism.
This is more complicated than the bank vault’s door. There should be no ambush. I’ve controlled everyone. The King of Assassins will also get nervous? We’ve come to rescue you. Who are you? Over here. Quick! The accomplice came to rescue the criminal. Kill all of them. Must you all do this? Kneel down!
Who’s doing the rescue now? [King of Assassins, Yi Fang] You know you won’t get caught but you still make this fuss. I don’t want to buy ticket. You’re really a weirdo. Where is the Scroll? According to the Spies, seat No.15 in lower-class carriage. Yi Fang won’t hurt the child.
I’m the messenger of the South. Liu Tang. You are… Hand over the 10 Walkers Scroll… and I won’t kill you. What are you talking about? I don’t understand. I… My purpose here is to promote the peace talk between the North and South. Who are you? You want to disrupt our negotiation? Stop!
Someone wants to kill people! -Put down your dagger! -Don’t kill people! -Hurry and put down your dagger! -Lad! This is The Eight’s matter. Whether he’s a real old man or fake messenger, we’ll investigate it. If he’s really a messenger, the North and the South are at war now,
You’ll destroy unity if you kill him. Do you want to be a sinner? You cannot kill him! There’s a bomb! Where is the bomb? Where is the bomb? Ke Shu, where is the bomb? Take it out. It’s not mine. Hurry, take it out now. Open it. Bomb! Bomb! It’s welded. Steel glass.
Three minutes left. -Throw it out now! -Don’t touch it! The bomb has been activated. It’ll explode if we touch it. Can you defuse the bomb? Xiao Ke. Only you can defuse the bomb. Think of something. Think of something! Everyone, don’t move! My name is Hua Min Chu, I’m an university graduate.
He’s from engineering class. He’s confident to defuse the bomb. Please be quiet and give him some time, alright? Can he really defuse it? Can he do it? Please believe us! What should we do? The bomb is defused. This is great. The bomb is defused. Someone’s dead! Someone’s dead! Someone’s dead! Arsenic? Arsenic trioxide.
My dagger. For the acquisition of the six stores and seven Chamber of Commerce, the contract must under the name of you, Young Lady Zhong Yao from the Zhong family. -Don’t tell me they don’t recognize you. -Yes, Uncle Huan. Uncle Huan. We’ve prepared the family banquet to welcome Young Master Hua Min Chu. Alright.
My lady, the car is ready. The chief of the train station has called. The platform access has been reserved. Uncle Huan. Do you think this butterfly brooch match with me? It matches perfectly. Xiao Chu is here soon. He hasn’t come back for three years. He’ll definitely coax me with gift.
I won’t accept it anyway. I have to teach him a lesson. Understood. [It’s a false information, the Scroll is not in the train.] [We were tricked.] [We’re from the underworld.] [We just want to survive.] [Why are we involved in politic conflicts again?] [The Scroll is important.]
[Let’s meet up with the old man from the Wisdom first.] -Slowly. -Give it to me. Slowly. Seems like they want to capture people. Ignore it. The government will find us if they want evidence. Let’s leave quickly. Don’t cause trouble. -Let’s go. -Hurry! Don’t cause trouble. Let’s go.
Captain, the train has entered the station. The station is closed. Suspects are still in the train. The rest of the people are leaving. We’re ready to capture them. Get ready, raise the gun. The wanted criminals in the carriage, hurry and surrender now! Who are you?
This is not the way to welcome my comrades of The Eight. [King of Wisdom, Ba Xian] The Eight? Children! Hurry up and work after listening to my stories! Alright! One who doesn’t know is not guilty. Let’s put you to sleep then. [He’s finally here.] [Finally, he came.]
[We, the confused ones, are gathered in Beijing.] [We’re waiting for a lesson.] [We’re waiting for a new life.] [The Eight will eventually disband.] [Whereas he, is the most suitable guide.] What are you waiting for? Good day, Senior Ba Xian. Good day, Senior Ba Xian.
Where did this old man come from? He’s so cute. Well, I didn’t see any old man. But the cute one must be me. Let’s walk and talk. [Get out of the mud, be upright.] [The end is the beginning of everything.] [Our breakthrough…] [is coming with the most appropriate way.] Oh, right.
Don’t tell my sister about the things happened in the train. Hey, lad. Thanks for today. If you need anything, you can find me at Qingyin House. Xiao Chu. My dear sister. You looked happy talking to other people just now. Young Master Min Chu, you must be tired. Uncle Huan.
Why are you so thin? I think it’s alright. My sister didn’t change at all after three years. Actually, she… Uncle Huan. Alright, I won’t say anything. Let me take the luggage. Thank you. Finally, you’re back. You’re so thin. Didn’t I ask you to eat more in Japan? I’m alright.
I practise boxing every day in Japan. My body is way tougher now. Three years have passed, did you miss me? I know you don’t miss me. Xiao Ke, give it to me. My dear sister. I brought you a butterfly from Japan. It can’t be found in China.
I thought of you when I saw butterfly. So, I brought it back. You really don’t have conscience. Only think of me when you saw butterfly? This is… Little inventor, Ke Shu. Don’t be too harsh on him. This is my elder sister, Zhong Yao. Hello. Sister Zhong, hello. I’m Senior Min Chu’s… Junior?
It must be hard on you to be his junior. Is it hard? Young Lady Zhong, Young Master Min Chu. -Let’s go. -I’ll send Xiao Ke home. I’ll go back soon. Let’s go. Uncle Huan. He’s as stupid as three years ago. Oh, right. Your marriage arrangement between you and the young master…
Hold off first. Look at him. He’s still a kid. Good too. Uncle Huan. Xiao Chu said this butterfly match with me. -Does it match with me? -Yes, yes, yes! Why are you repeating? Report! Sir, the Supreme Commander called. Sir, is it a good news? They took the bait. They are treated as killer.
Everything is going according to my plan. [King of Deception, Zhang Yu] Both of the plan came in handy. Of course, the planning by the Deception is thoughtful. Now the messenger is killed by the outlaws… and the killer has killed himself. There is no evidence. The southern government can only take the blame.
They can’t do anything. If they want to revenge, it will go according to our plan. You only need to push the blame of destroying peace to them. The plan is a success then. It will also help you accuse them. Killing two birds with one stone. Ruthless and sinister.
If you’re not working for me, I’ll kill you first. Sir. I like to help people. The plan is successful. You’ll take all the credits. The superiors will definitely look highly on you. Your future is bright then. If you still remember me then, I hope you can take care of me.
[Commander of Garrison, Fang Yuan Ji] Welcome, madam. How is the preparation for the VIP guest selection? Everything is ready. Many newspaper office came to ask about it. We followed your order and didn’t reveal any news. The guest here is bored with normal performance. Go and find something new. We are finding it. Alright.
What is that? Mr. Liu from Desheng Store wants to be VIP guest. He sent gifts in advance. A scum who do business by selling opium. How dare he taint us. Throw it. This… Forget it. Pawn it and give the money to the orphanage at the south city. Everyone here is our family.
So, this is a family banquet. Firstly, it’s to celebrate Xiao Chu’s return. Secondly, I want to discuss about Xiao Chu’s future. Sister. Don’t worry about my future. I totally forget about this as I’m very happy. Please sit down and eat. Alright. You all know about our family situation.
Although Xiao Chu is adopted by my parents, they treat him as their own. You all are in charge of Zhong family’s business. Please advise where should Xiao Chu go. Young Master Hua is highly educated and talented. Sooner or later, he will make us proud.
Why not come to our trade company and be a manager? This… You can socialize with the Westerners and Japanese. This is also our honour. Come. Please sit down. Young Master Hua, ignore him. Desheng Rice Company is Zhong family’s ancestral business. Coming to my company is only the right choice.
The young master’s talent is wasted if he goes to your company. Join our Yuanxing Steamship Company. Travel and explore more when young. Come. Please sit down. I’ll drink first. Dear uncles. I want to find a job with my own capability. Young Master Hua.
The situation now is chaotic and the people are having a hard time. Nowhere is better than our family business. Let’s drink. Dear uncles. It’s because of the chaotic situation and the people are suffering, I want to do something more meaningful.
Before I came back, I have checked the changes in our family in this three years. In order to suppress the local industry, you bought poor quality soaps and matches from Nanyang to sell at low price. When the local factory went bankrupt, you increased the price. The local factory has been destroyed by you.
Are you worthy to be a Chinese? For you. Your rice price in the east city… is 3 copper coins more expensive than in the west city. Old rice are sold as new rice. The people are queuing in the west city to buy rice. What about your store? Empty. Also,
You’re selling old as new. Where did the profit go? Lately, the steamship from Yuanxing always depart with half capacity. You didn’t help the poor refugees… but help the army to transport smuggled goods in secret. You refuse to transport relief materials in the South.
You rather depart with empty ship than doing a good deed. The Zhong family’s centenary business relies on doing good deeds. My sister trusts you, but you taint our reputation behind her! You all are sitting here, drinking good wine and eating roasted duck.
The refugees outside are so poor that they have sell their children. Won’t you feel sad? Water that is too clear has no fish, one who is too strict has no friends. Our family can’t survive without them. Our family distribute porridge weekly. Some time ago,
The relief food purchased by the army in South East Asia… was also shipped by our ships. There are still many things like this. Where are you going? Find a job. Alright. I won’t stop you. Welcome back. Just keep smiling and go. [What is The Eight?] [Qingyin House] The underworld?
You tried to kill people in the train. I don’t think it’s that simple. The Eight consists of eight type of business. We are just entertainer. We serve tea and perform only. We’ve got nothing to do with those who fight and kill. You said you acted in a drama before? What is that?
When I studied in Japan, I joined a drama troupe. It’s a civilized drama. It’s indeed something new. Our sister will like it. Teaching drama in a brothel? I can’t do it. Music is played here every night. There are many powerful people here but they do nothing. I can’t please them.
I’m sorry. I’ll leave now. This is not the place you thought. We only offer arts… and do not sell our body. Although we are women, we are sensible. The country is in crisis. Who can live in peace and work happily? Although you are full of spirits, you need to start from small.
Teach the entertainer to learn new drama and accept new ideas. Why can’t you do this? Tell him about… the VIP guest. [Got a stamp after passing the assessment.] [Whenever the Queen of Entertainer stays in a place,] [the selection of VIP guest must be held.]
[Those who come to Qingyin House are outstanding people in Beijing.] [Through selection, he can spend a night with my sister.] [Although she won’t let anyone touch her, many guests participate in selection.] [In the end, only one will be selected.] Why do you come here? I came to find Xiu Niang. You again?
Good day. I’m Aisin Gioro Qi Ming. The future VIP guest of Qingyin House’s owner, Jin Xiu Niang. Who is this? Hua Min Chu. I’m here to teach drama. Drama? About drama, I’m familiar with Sanqing, Sixi, Hechun, Chuntai, the four major drama troupes in Beijing. Which troupe are you from?
-I… -He’s teaching us civilized drama. Hipster stuff. I wonder if it can stay for long. You two stop messing with them. Hurry and serve our sister with her shower. Mister, please go back. [Came back from far, bath at 3 p.m.] Don’t you want to peep together?
She is Jin Xiu Niang, the Queen of Beauty. We’ll meet again. You… Such a boring man. [The Queen of Entertainer enters the new residence.] [The ceremony of cleansing with three songs.] [First, “The Melody of Qing Gate”.] [Second, “Reminiscence”.] [Third, “The Beautiful Lady Yu”.] [According to the rules,]
[I’ll be the Holder if the Scroll is found.] [But Senior Ba Xian mentioned about a scholar.] [What does it mean?] Good day, sir. Good day, sir. Sister. You’re back? How is your job? Quite good. I’m teaching people about drama. Teach drama? You have learnt many things in Japan. Sister.
Do you know about The Eight? What eight? The Eight. It’s a non-government organization… or an industry alliance. But they are peculiar. No matter what it is, based on the name, it’s probably something not recognized. Why do you ask about this suddenly? This… It’s nothing. I saw it on a book.
So, I thought of asking you. I’m curious. You grew up under my eyes. I know when you’re lying. What’s wrong? It’s really nothing. Come, drink coffee. It has nothing to do with you. Stop asking. Although each industry has their own master, you need to stay away from those in the underworld.
Most of them are unscrupulous. Just teach drama. You hear me? You’re making decision for me again. I’m your elder sister, of course I want the best for you. I’m not a kid. Why are you always controlling me? My lady, sir. Uncle Huan. Someone just sent a message to you.
She said to practise drama at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Alright, thanks. Uncle Huan, who sent the message? -The message… -Uncle Huan. I want to ask you something. That… Do my sister pay you wise salary? You’re working hard. You should go watch drama. shh. I can’t understand what happened in the train.
Where is the 10 Walkers Scroll? We need the Scroll to abandon the life of an outlaw. The most important thing is… whether the 10 Walkers Scroll is still exist. I’ve asked the Spies this evening. I found that the source of the message came from Deception. A trick by the Deception?
The Deception makes a living by cheating. Their leader, Zhang Yu, is at Beijing. All of us are eager for a change now. We hope to find a new life. But he’s always thinking about himself. The King of Deception is a jerk. The Deception are full of annoyance people.
-I’ll go find him and make a fuss. -Hua Gu. Calm down. In two days, it will be the Entertainer’s VIP guest banquet. According to The Eight’s rule, Zhang Yu is the King of Deception and he stays in Beijing. He must attend to congratulate me. On that day,
We can ask him to make things clear. We still need to wait? The Deception is the most patience one. We can’t lose to them, right? Alright. I’ll wait for that day to make things clear. [It’s nice to say that it’s The Eight’s gathering…] [but no one seems to remember us, the Poison.]
[Mercury, let’s act together.] [In this small Beijing, I don’t believe I can’t find what I want.] [End of Episode 1]