Episode 14 (The Mystic Nine)

**Episode 14 (The Mystic Nine)** is the fourteenth episode of the television series The Mystic Nine.

## Synopsis

Peng Sanbian closes in on Fo Ye and Yin Xinyue. Lu Jianxun makes things difficult for Chen Pi Ah Si in order to get to Fo Ye. Ya Tou starts to hide things from Er Ye.

## Story

Continuing Fo Ye and Yin Xinyue's conversation from earlier, Fo Ye thought what she said was reasonable. She asked whether she could join them in Changsha when the train started moving. Yin Xinyue was relieved she didn't have to leave anymore. However, Fo Ye asked for his bracelet back now that she didn't need money for the trip back. Yin Xinyue was upset and told him that he can't take back things he had already gifted. The bracelet was a precious love token that Fo Ye gave to her and she wouldn't give it up. Yin Xinyue wanted to reciprocate and told him her real name which was Yin Han. She got her nickname "Yin Xinyue" because she is the lady of the Xin Yue Hotel. She said he could call her Xin Yue or wife. She asked him what his name was and he introduced himself as Zhang Qi Shan.

Ya Tou grew worried for Chen Pi Ah Si because he went out for honey glutinous rice and she didn't know whether he returned yet. Chen Pi was currently being held at the No. 1 Prison of Changsha City where he was being tortured by soldiers under the orders of Lu Jianxun. The officer wanted to know what Fo Ye was planning since Chen Pi was Er Ye's student but Chen Pi didn't know anything. Lu Jianxun brought up Ya Tou's illness to try to get under Chen Pi's skin. But Chen Pi would not betray his teacher. Lu Jianxun then reminded him that he will not be able to clear the treason charges for colluding with enemies of the state. Chen Pi became upset and said that that was slander. Still, Lu Jianxun was not the one who arrested him. Lu Jianxun went on to say that Chen Pi was being used and still didn't know about it. He finally asked him to think about why Fo Ye had him arrested and that he will wait until he figured it out. Lu Jianxun left and Chen Pi was left alone with his thoughts. Chen Pi felt assured that his teacher was looking for the medicine with Fo Ye and that he was not being used.

Fo Ye was asleep in the carriage when he was awoken by footsteps on the roof of the train. Er Ye had heard them as well but Ba Ye and Ya Tou were still asleep. Peng Sanbian and the men provided by Hendry Cox were traversing the top of the train and entered through the door of one of the train cars. Fo Ye left his carriage to take a look while Er Ye stayed behind. Er Ye woke up Ba Ye and told him something was wrong and to protect himself and Ya Tou if a fight broke out.

Yin Xinyue came out of the restroom and ran into Peng Sanbian. She went for her knife but lost it in a struggle. He grabbed her and dragged her along the train. Fo Ye heard her screams and the sounds from the bracelet and began following them. He caught up with them in one of the train cars where he was surrounded by Peng Sanbian's men. Peng Sanbian forced her to come with him while Fo Ye fought the men with glass bottles from a food cart. Fo Ye managed to seriously injure or kill all of the men and came to Yin Xinyue's rescue. Fo Ye fought Peng Sanbian and hit the bottom of his skull with his hand causing a serious injury. The force of the hit impaled Peng Sanbian on a sword and he died shortly thereafter. Fo Ye grabbed Yin Xinyue's coat off the floor and wrapped it around her while she smiled warmly. They headed back to their carriage.

Er Ye, Ba Ye, and Ya Tou were waiting anxiously in their carriage when Fo Ye and Yin Xinyue returned. Fo Ye informed them that Peng Sanbian had colluded with the Japanese. Er Ye reported that the other carriage was also full of assassins but they were taken care of. Fo Ye didn't think there would be anymore ambushes since they were so close to Changsha. Ba Ye checked outside their carriage just to make sure. He urged Ya Tou and Yin Xinyue to rest pushing them closer to Er Ye and Fo Ye. Yin Xinyue took the opportunity to wrap her arm around Fo Ye's and sleep.

Lieutenant Zhang was waiting outside the train station for Fo Ye. Er Ye and Ya Tou headed home, while Yin Xinyue joined Fo Ye in his car. Lt. Zhang asked Ba Ye which car he would be riding in. Ba Ye gave him his luggage and was upset at the question asking whether there was any room for him in between the two couples. He said he would walk home and to have his luggage delivered.

Lt. Zhang, Yin Xinyue, and Fo Ye arrived at Fo Ye's Home. Yin Xinyue began to wonder and found a buddha statute in Fo Ye's yard. She finally understood his nickname since the Fo (佛) in Fo Ye (佛爷) meant Buddha. Meanwhile, Lt. Zhang reported on what happened in Changsha while Fo Ye was gone. He informed him that Chen Pi was taken away discreetly by Lu Jianxun. He also could not find his location. Fo Ye thought that normally Lu Jianxun wouldn't go against him but the moment he was away he revealed his evil intentions. Fo Ye ordered Lt. Zhang to keep an eye on him. Yin Xinyue interrupted them and Fo Ye told one of his staff to make up a room for her. She refused, saying she was unfamiliar with the place and its people so she wanted to stay in the same room as Fo Ye. Lt. Zhang was scandalized. Yin Xinyue insisted that since they were engaged, there should be nothing wrong with sharing a room. Fo Ye turned to look at the staff member who in turn look at Lt. Zhang. Fo Ye then also looked at Lt. Zhang who looked away. Fo Ye wanted to know why the staff member was still standing there when he already told him what to do. He left along with Lt. Zhang. Yin Xinyue looked around the room and thought the decorations were particularly drab. Fo Ye reminded her that all of the good stuff from his house was placed in hers. He apologized to her for ruining her marriage and told her that he will also apologize to her father and explain what happened. She was upset and reminded him that before the auction, her father said that whoever lit the sky lantern was the future son-in-law of the Xin Yue Hotel. The whole of Beiping knew he was her fiancé and to send her back would be embarrassing. Since Peng Sanbian was dead and the marriage was dissolved, it would be better to explain the situation to others. He gave her three days to spend in Changsha before he would send her back. She became even more upset and asked one of the servants where her room was. Once she and the servant left, Fo Ye smiled and laughed to himself. The servant led Yin Xinyue to her room and they talked about Fo Ye. The servant thought Fo Ye was usually strict but was kind to the servants, but he treated Yin Xinyue differently. Before her, no one had ever spoken to Fo Ye the way she speaks to him. Yin Xinyue asked the servant her name and the servant introduced herself as Xiao Kui.

Er Ye, with help, made the medicine for Ya Tou. Once finished, he gave it to her.

Lt. Zhang reported to Fo Ye that he found where Chen Pi was being held. The prison was in a remote location on the outskirts of Changsha and was usually only used for executions. Lu Jianxun was away from the prison on orders to do some inspections. Fo Ye ordered Lt. Zhang to organize a troop to go to the prison.

At the prison, the guards were discussing that Chen Pi wouldn't tell them anything no matter what they did to him. Chen Pi was unconscious when one of the guards went over to check on him. He grabbed one of the weapons on the table and intended to hit him before the other guard stopped him out of worry that Chen Pi might die. They had orders from Lu Jianxun to keep him alive and it would be difficult to explain his death. The other guard put down the weapon agreeing with the other. Fo Ye came in and ordered the soldiers to take Chen Pi down from being held up by the restraints. Fo Ye wanted to know why Chen Pi was in such a horrid state. The guard assured him that anyone who entered their prison committed a terrible crime and that, without torture, wouldn't talk. Fo Ye told the two guards that if anyone asked what happened, tell them that they were unable to stop him because he was taking Chen Pi with him. Lu Jianxun walked in and the two spoke of Chen Pi's alleged crime. Fo Ye said that he only wanted to warn Chen Pi for his minor dealings with the Japanese and that he was taking him out of the prison. Lu Jianxun did not protest and let Fo Ye take him away. He thought that Fo Ye would look more guilty because of it. But he was confused as to why Fo Ye cared so much about Chen Pi and the relationship between Chen Pi and Er Ye. He wanted one of his subordinates to find it out.

Chen Pi was in the back of the vehicle while Lt. Zhang and Fo Ye discussed the extent of his injuries. His cuts were very deep and caused excessive bleeding which led to his current unconscious state. Fo Ye told Lt. Zhang to send him to the hospital.

At the Hong Manor, Er Ye walked into the room where Ya Tou was sitting at the table unconscious. It took a long time to wake her up. Once she was awake, he told her not to sleep on the table but on her bed but she no longer wanted to rest there. She took more of the medicine. Er Ye called out to the servant Tao Hua to tell her to notify Xie Jiuye to come over at noon that day for a chat.

Er Ye wanted to thank Jiu Ye for helping out in Beiping and also wanted him to check the efficacy of the medicine. One of the servants interrupted them telling them the manager of Li Yuan was there. Er Ye went to go deal with it, while Jiu Ye went to see Ya Tou. Ya Tou told him she was feeling fine but she started to cough up blood. Jiu Ye thought she was lying about the effect of the medicine and she begged him that it really was working and her ailment was only temporary. Jiu Ye tried to urge her to tell Er Ye so that they could look for another medicine to cure her. However, Ya Tou thought it was a lost cause because even a precious medicine like the one she was taking was unable to cure her. She has accepted her fate and only wanted to stay by Er Ye's side. She begged him again not to tell Er Ye about the medicine not working. Jiu Ye wanted to tell Fo Ye but Ya Tou begged him not to tell the other knowing that he would tell Er Ye. Jiu Ye told Ya Tou that the reason why Fo Ye helped them get the medicine was to save Er Ye's life. Er Ye had put too much importance on her life that, without her, he may not live long.

## Characters

* Fo Ye
* Yin Xinyue
* Ba Ye
* Er Ye
* Ya Tou
* Chen Pi Ah Si
* Lu Jianxun
* Peng Sanbian
* Lieutenant Zhang
* Xie Jiuye

## Locations

* No. 1 Prison of Changsha City
* Fo Ye's Home
* Hong Manor