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[Mysterious Lotus Casebook]

[Episode 21]

Wanmian.

I wanted to give you a surprise.

I didn't expect to bump into you.

I chose all the flowers in the yard

for you.

Do you like it?

Zijin.

Did you hear the rumors

about Li Xiangyi?

They're just rumors.

But about him,

you're always especially nervous.

I've checked.

Those rumors were spread on purpose.

Are you suspecting me?

I no longer have any feelings for Xiangyi.

He's just a friend.

In the past ten years,

you were the only one by my side.

Why don't you trust me?

When I became in charge of Sigu Sect,

you never once helped me with the discussions.

But as soon as the rumors about Li Xiangyi spread,

you rushed to question me.

You don't have romantic feelings for him,

but your feelings for him are true.

I never joined your discussions

because it's your first time being in charge of Sigu Sect.

I'm a senior in Sigu Sect.

If I were here, I was afraid I'd be in your way.

How could you be such a petty...

A petty man?

He founded Sigu Sect,

and I rebuilt Sigu Sect.

He's a Sect Leader.

I'm also a Sect Leader.

I don't understand

why I'm always inferior to him

in your heart?

Zijin.

We're both tired.

We need to calm down.

Think about why you've come this far.

What do you mean?

I thought you took over Sigu Sect

just to bring peace back to the martial world.

But I didn't expect

that you only wanted a war trophy.

The problem between us was never him,

but you.

You said I couldn't let him go.

Actually, the one that couldn't let go of him

is you.

Wanmian.

Li Xiangyi.

Why are you always haunting me?

I want everyone to see

who you really are.

Fang Xiaobao.

What are you doing?

Come here.

Take a good look.

These are the calligraphy paintings I collected before.

I plan to look for an exhibition hall

to display them for a few days,

just waiting for Yu Louchun to come to us.

Fang Xiaobao.

What's so special about these calligraphy paintings?

These calligraphy paintings are all painted by famous martial artists.

These martial artists' paintings

encompasses one's own martial arts skills.

Each of these calligraphy paintings

is like a book on martial arts.

If Yu Louchun heard about this,

how could he not be curious?

You're a scumbag.

Shut up!

If you keep being picky, I'll make you become a street performer.

Fang Duobing.

Are you talking nonsense?

Is it useful for me to print so many notices?

Don't worry.

Soon, the whole city will know

how magical Mr. Worried is.

[Sigu Tea Party]

What is this?

It looks like a notice from someone else in the city

that was mixed in together.

Sigu Tea Party?

Xiao Zijin sure is arrogant.

He just became the Sect Leader

and now he's holding the Sigu Tea Party like my master?

I just took a look.

It says that Shan Gudao was killed by Li Xiangyi.

And they are asking

those from the martial world to attend the tea party to redress a grievance.

Really?

Now that you know it's slander,

why bother to confront them about it?

Besides,

your master has been dead for ten years.

Since he died, he can't hear anything.

The most important thing now

is to find Yu Louchun.

I can hear you.

No one can slander my master.

This won't do.

I have to meet him

to see what he's up to.

Don't leave my portion of dinner.

Let's go.

Let's go in and have some tea.

We'll talk about it later.

Here.

[Sigu Sect]

The Sigu Sect has been silent for ten years,

before being rebuilt.

I'm holding a tea party today

because I hope everyone

can think about our past ties

and visit often from now on.

That's right.

The treasured land where the Sect Leader forced the Second Sect Leader to his death.

Of course we've to visit often.

Exactly.

Who is gossiping?

Come out!

Is Master Shi trying to silence me?

But killing me alone is not enough.

Now, the fact that Li Xiangyi forced Shan Gudao to his death

is known to all.

That's right.

The Sigu Sect didn't want to bother about such rumors,

but I didn't expect the situation to get worse.

[Yuhong Hall]

So today's tea party [Yuhong Hall]

[Yuhong Hall]

is to clear the rumors [Yuhong Hall]

is to clear the rumors

and set people's minds straight.

Set people's minds straight?

I know

Jinyuan Alliance was unstoppable in the past.

Sect Leader Shan united the Seven Cao Gangs in Jiangnan

to try to cut off the money sources of Jinyuan Alliance.

But unexpectedly,

Sect Leader Li withdrew the Cao Gang overnight

and causes Sect Leader Shan's efforts

to go down the drain.

When I was in the Cao Gang in the past,

I heard this with my own ears.

Then why?

Yeah, why?

Isn't it simple?

Do you know that

in the past,

before Li Xiangyi and Shan Gudao joined the Sect,

they were beggars?

Li Xiangyi was a beggar on the streets

with barely any clothes on,

and Shan Gudao witnessed all that.

How could the almighty him

not want to get rid of this senior?

Nonsense!

Your words are unbearably stinky.

Where did this lone random stranger come from?

Tell us your name.

Exactly. Who are you?

My grandfather is Sigu Sect's

Four Tigers with Silver Spears,

Liu Rujing.

Liu Rujing?

You're an ordinary member of the Cao Gang.

Today, you're judging

great heroes like Li Xiangyi and Shan Gudao.

If you dare to talk nonsense again,

I'll hook your tongue out to make dried sausage.

The one with the surname Liu, what did you say?

Senior Liu, there's no need to fight.

Let's convince them with logic.

Liu Jiangchuan, Jiang Hua and Xu Yi.

You three have gambling debts of hundreds of taels.

How dare you come to the Sigu Tea Party?

How shameless.

Who are you?

A detective from Baichuan Court

and Li Xiangyi's disciple,

Fang Duobing.

Well said.

You can't trust gamblers and thieves.

But what about me?

He Zhang?

As the head of Four Tigers with Silver Spears,

I should be trustworthy, right?

Kid.

Just now, you sought justice for Li Xiangyi.

You should recognize his handwriting.

This letter is a secret order from Li Xiangyi.

The letter ordered Shan Gudao to travel to Yangsha Valley alone.

That Yangsha Valley

is Jinyuan Alliance's secret sanctuary.

That's why Shan Gudao was besieged and killed by the four kings.

[Xiangyi] [Something is off with Jinyuan Alliance. You should go to Yangsha Valley immediately. I'm also rushing there to meet you.]

Since it's a secret,

how would my master know?

It's just a coincidence.

I told Li Xiangyi this myself.

If he didn't mean to harm me,

he wouldn't have let Shan Gudao go there to die.

You want to frame Li Xiangyi with this alone?

Master He sure is talking nonsense.

I have more evidence.

Sect Leader Xiao.

May I ask

where the Bluestone Chessboard of Shan Gudao's courtyard

is at now?

It's still sealed in its original form in his room.

Please send someone to carry it here.

Minghuang Jinyun? It's a letter from the imperial court.

This is a letter from the imperial court?

Yes.

It's a letter from the imperial court.

Back then, Li Xiangyi refused the incorporation of the court,

so the court wrote a secret letter to Shan Gudao

to get him to replace Li Xiangyi's position

and become the leader of the Sigu Sect.

Of course Sect Leader Shan didn't agree.

So he sealed this envelope in the Bluestone Chessboard.

But this kind of thing naturally couldn't be hidden from Li Xiangyi.

So he came up with a plan to kill two birds with one stone.

Li Xiangyi had long wanted to break

the agreement with Jinyuan Alliance

and unify the world.

But he is the leader of an orthodox sect.

It was inappropriate for him to initiate the battle.

So he sent Sect Leader Shan to die

and used it as an excuse to attack Jinyuan Alliance

in order to destroy it.

If his plan succeeded,

the two troubles in his heart would have been solved together.

Unfortunately for him,

God isn't blind.

The human will cannot defy God's will.

Liu Rujing.

Let me ask you.

That night, when Sect Leader Shan went to Luoyan Ridge,

we were both on duty in the courtyard.

Have you heard

about the dispute between him and Li Xiangyi?

What?

You don't dare to say it now?

What do I have to be afraid of?

I did hear them

arguing about the matter of the imperial court.

Xiangyi.

Do you think

what you say is always right

and the truth,

and that Sigu Sect can't survive without you?

Yes.

You can lose anyone in the Sect

except Li Xiangyi.

I'd been silent for ten years

because Li Xiangyi is too famous

and I had nowhere to seek justice.

Taking the chance of today's Sigu Tea Party,

I request that you

move Li Xiangyi’s memorial tablet out of the Heroes Hall of Fame.

How dare you!

Why not?

If he dared to kill his senior,

then I'd dare to let his stinky reputation be known throughout the martial world.

I want Li Xiangyi out of the Heroes Hall of Fame!

Get out of the Heroes Hall of Fame!

Whoever dares to touch Sect Leader's memorial tablet,

I'll kill you.

A bunch of thugs.

Sigu Sect was built by Li Xiangyi.

Let's see who dares to mess around!

How dare you!

What kind of place do you think this is?

Although Sigu Sect was rebuilt,

I had already bought this place ten years ago.

It's a part of the private mansion of my Mumian Villa.

I didn't invite you all...

nor did I agree to lend it to Sect Leader Xiao.

If you are here for a cup of tea,

I welcome you.

But if you humiliate your former Sect Leader here,

don't blame me for ordering you to leave.

Sorry, everyone.

Let's go.

Let's go.

He Zhang.

What a coincidence that you came at this time.

Miss Qiao.

You're the one that's late.

Mr. Fang.

This matter is very complicated.

It's not exactly like what they said.

Of course,

I have always trusted Li Xiangyi.

Thank you for today, Miss Qiao.

I'll take my leave.

Did you arrange all this?

What are you talking about?

This chessboard was long gone from Shan Gudao's room.

[To Shan Gudao]

Did you specially get it out?

Yes.

In order to smear him,

you actually went this far.

I just threw the bait

and so many people came to back it up.

There are so many people in the world who hate Li Xiangyi.

Is that also my fault?

I thought you just need some time

to let it go.

I was wrong.

About our wedding...

Let's forget it.

You can't live the rest of your life

with this emotional knot.

Mian.

It's not some top-notch tea.

Drink some to quench your thirst.

I'm sorry.

Mian.

You didn't do anything wrong.

Why are you apologizing?

Besides,

about Shan Gudao's matter,

Li Xiangyi is also responsible.

But those rumors were spread by Zijin.

I tried to persuade him,

but he's too petty about the past.

That means he cares.

Mian.

It's better than being dull

and not taking anything to heart.

I shouldn't have come to you.

This time, I'm here

to ask for your forgiveness on behalf of Zijin.

On account of our past friendship,

can you forgive him for a moment of foolishness?

Li Xiangyi is gone,

and Li Lianhua doesn't care about these.

Can you promise me

that you won't hold a grudge against Zijin?

Okay.

I promise you.

Thank you.

I remember the last time I begged someone

was 14 years ago.

I begged the Sword Demon

to allow him to give Li Xiangyi one more year

before battling him.

Yes.

One year later,

Li Xiangyi perfected his swordsmanship,

beat the Sword Demon,

and became the best in the world.

Time

really flies.

Yeah.

Time flies indeed.

Is she your lover?

Fei.

Don't you have manners?

Am I right?

No.

Do you have a crush on her?

I'll help you kidnap her back

in exchange for a secret of one's origin.

Don't do anything stupid.

Let me tell you.

She's an old friend of mine

named Qiao Wanmian.

She's Xiao Zijin's fiancee.

Xiao Zijin?

The leader of the Sigu Sect?

That's right.

They are very close.

Listen.

Don't make any trouble.

So you have a crush on Qiao Wanyu

and you're afraid of Xiao Zijin,

so you dare not admit it.

What nonsense are you talking about?

Tell me a secret about your origin.

Why do I have to?

Or I'll go to Xiao Zijin

and tell him that you have a crush on his lady.

How unreasonable.

Are you going to tell me or not?

Fine.

I'll tell you then.

Actually,

you lost your memory because of someone you trust.

Aren't you the one I trust?

There's someone else

besides me.

Who?

I'm afraid we don't know yet.

But let me tell you,

with your skills,

the person who can hurt you must be someone around you.

Li Lianhua!

Bad news.

What’s wrong?

Fang Duobing.

H-he’s crazy!

Let's go.

Fang Xiaobao.

Stop what you're doing!

Stop what you're doing!

Stop!

I've got a prescription to cure your amnesia.

Here, drink the medicine while it's hot.

Drink it.

Are you crazy?

I am.

I've searched every town nearby

and got the folk prescription.

You must take the medicine today.

Drink it!

Are you really crazy?

You...

Fei.

Don’t blame Fang Duobing.

Although he's a bit abnormal today,

the medicine he bought is real.

Fang Xiaobao.

I know you mean well.

But Fei

really doesn't have amnesia.

It's useless for him to take this medicine.

If you really want to help him,

you have to find another way, okay?

I'm not trying to help him.

I...

I just want him to remember

what happened ten years ago.

Move!

[Girls' Mansion]

[Lotus Tower]

Fang Xiaobao.

You didn't even eat dinner.

Are you full from all the gossip at the tea party?

The food smells so good.

And the good wine from town

is so fragrant.

Fine, if you don't want to eat,

I'll help myself.

I won't stand on ceremony.

Is what you said true?

About what?

You said my master had a cold nature,

and that's why they didn't get along.

Is it true?

Yes.

Then could he have

hurt your father?

I didn't say that.

Fang Xiaobao, think about it.

Your father forced you to marry the princess.

Your mother cut off your sources of making money.

Let me ask you.

Do you hate them?

Of course not.

Doesn't that explain it all?

As brothers and as family, Li Xiangyi and Shan Gudao

were bound to have some conflicts.

But he wouldn't have had killed his family

just for this.

Do you know

what Li Xiangyi's favorite line in a poem is?

Wine is left with an ordinary debt.

Swords don't waste their time.

In this world,

there are so many things that are not worth the effort.

Things that are worthy

are few.

Why would Li Xiangyi

waste his time

on these stupid schemes?

You're right.

My master won't waste his time for this.

I should not be so fixated.

I was narrow-minded.

That's right.

Li Lianhua.

Do you think my master might be

in hiding under an alias?

What's wrong?

Because I still think

the swordsman in white in the Yuanbao Villa was strange.

Since Di Feisheng is still alive,

maybe my master is still alive too.

Wait, Fang Xiaobao.

Are you having a fever and confused again?

How is that possible?

He's vain and values his reputation

and success.

You...

How could he be sneakily

spending his time for ten years?

It's not like his style and personality.

You're right.

My master wouldn't be so spineless

He wouldn't not show up when the person he loves

is about to marry someone else.

Here.

You should be punished.

What are you doing?

You're giving me a toast after doing so to the dead?

Are you cursing me to die?

To put it bluntly,

my father and master had discord

because of some misunderstanding

that they didn't talk out with each other.

I don't want us to repeat the same mistake.

Here. Cheers.

Let's not hide anything from each other anymore.

Fei is craving for wine,

so I'll give it to Fei.

Fei.

Li Lianhua.

You haven't drank this yet.

Fang Xiaobao.

Are you moving this many calligraphy paintings to town?

The more calligraphy paintings there are, the greater the momentum.

Then, Yu Louchun will notice us more easily.

What are you waiting for?

Hurry and help me move them.

How about this?

Well,

I have an idea.

If you ask Fei to perform on the streets,

it might be quicker.

With him?

There's a letter.

Whose letter?

Yu Louchun.

We haven't even held the exhibition yet.

Why have we already received a letter?

It seems that we want to find them,

and they want to find us too.

[September 9th, in the year of Renzi Yu Louchun] [Inviting Physician Li Lianhua and Young Hero Fang Duobing to appreciate the red autumn on September 19th]

[Post House]

Guys,

will you rent a horse or hire a carriage?

We're here to appreciate flowers.

Dear guests,

the horse carriages are ready.

Please get in.

Why are there three carriages?

Xiaoyong.

You and Fei can share one,

while Xiaobao and I will share one.

Go.

Strange.

Why aren't their carriage following us?

Let it be.

What smells so good?

Get some sleep.

Why did I fall asleep?

You're awake.

Why am I so drowsy?

Where are we going?

I've never this scenery before.

I don't know too.

Why did you sleep so soundly?

You were put to sleep as soon as you entered the carriage.

It seems that Yu Louchun

doesn't want anyone to know

where Mountains Red is.

Sir.

We're almost there.

You'll have to transfer to the bamboo boat soon.

Where are my two other friends?

Our master only receives guests who received the invitation.

Your friends are being taken care of elsewhere.

Once Mountains Red is finished,

we will send you back.

You're really good at making decisions on your own.

Forget it.

Let's just follow the host's orders as guests.

We changed boats three times in total.

The first two times, our eyes were covered.

It felt like we were going all the way up.

They're so cautious.

No wonder no one knows where Yu Louchun lives.

This is quite funny.

It's been half a day, yet no one has come to pick us up.

Don't they know I can't wait?

Anyone out there?

You're no match for him even if you act cool.

It's just a small trick.

If you hadn't stopped me,

I would have flew here.

Hey pal.

Are you going to the Mountains Red too?

How rude.

What kind of person is this?

You said it yourself.

All of Yu Louchun's guests are extraordinary people.

Are you alright?

I almost vomited.

[Tiejia Sect Shi Wenjue]

Physician Li. [Tiejia Sect Shi Wenjue]

[Tiejia Sect Shi Wenjue]

My savior!

Shi Wenjie, it's you.

Long time no see.

You're the young master of Tiejia Sect who was resurrected by Li Lianhua

after you committed suicide in order to get an academic title?

That's me.

Why are you here?

When he was about seven years old,

he was know as an extraordinary talent.

But he took the exam ten times and failed every time.

Isn't it rare?

It's said that this white-faced scholar...

White-faced scholar?

He looks like an official.

He doesn't look like a scholar at all.

I study while I play with iron.

How do I put this?

It's pleasant to learn with constant perseverance and application.

You know?

Even if I failed the exam ten times,

what's important is my participation.

Brother.

Are you here to see red leaves?

You look like Mr. Fang.

You must be joking.

Coming to the Girls' Mansion this time is to appreciate the artistic conception.

How can it be red leaves?

Girls' Mansion?

Artistic conception?

Gentlemen.

Let's hurry,

or we'd be late and miss it.

This place is surrounded by mountains.

No wonder no one noticed

where Yu Louchun lives for so long.

Physician Li

and Mr. Fang is here.

I’ve been waiting for you.

Are you the legendary Li Lianhua?

[Girls' Mansion Chief Guard] [One-word Poem Li Yifu] Are you the legendary Li Lianhua?

Are you the legendary Li Lianhua?

Yes.

I'm Physician Li.

They say the King of Medicine has an elixir.

Can I have one pill?

I've heard a lot about you.

I'm Li Yifu.

I'm good at literature.

My friends flatter me by calling me the One-word Poem.

It's a good thing

to meet you today.

I also want to recite a poem.

Wonderful.

That's it?

This...

One-word Poem's one word.

It's indeed extraordinary.

This poem is quite interesting.

It's easy to get a thousand taels of gold,

but it's hard to find a bosom friend.

The one who is always with Physician Li

is the young master of Tianji Mountain Manor, Fang Duobing.

The Tianji Mountain Manor belongs to my mother.

It has nothing to do with me.

I'm a detective from Baichuan Court.

I've long heard that Fang's family is as wealthy as our country.

Now that I've seen you,

Young Master Fang,

you're indeed handsome.

[Cold Arrow Dong Fanghao]

I'm Dong Fanghao, the Cold Arrow. [Cold Arrow Dong Fanghao]

I'm Dong Fanghao, the Cold Arrow.

I didn't sleep well last night.

Pardon me.

The one who's drinking is an alcoholic,

Mr. Lu Jianchi.

He's a drunkard

and skilled in martial arts.

[Alcoholic Lu Jianchi] and skilled in martial arts.

[Alcoholic Lu Jianchi]

What about the one by the cliff?

[Dancing Devil Mu Rongyao]

Mr. Mu Rongyao. [Dancing Devil Mu Rongyao]

Mr. Mu Rongyao.

He's from Yueqian.

He has only been at the Central Plains for a few years and has stunned with his dance skills.

He's known as the Dancing Devil.

You are all my master's distinguished guests.

I don't care if you're my guests.

Hurry and come in for a drink. That's what's important.

The rules of the Mountains Red

is that you can't bring anything from outside with you.

Please leave your belongings here.

We'll look after them for you.

Such a hassle just for a drink.

Should I throw away the gift that I brought for your master

down the mountain too?

Of course not.

It's just that we need to examine the gift

before presenting it to Master.

Lu.

It's useless to go in with weapons.

Why don't you leave them here?

Li is right.

Don’t you think the matters inside

are enough for you to handle?

I'm just here to taste the good wine.

I don't have any tricks like you.

I have no weapons.

I've already sent the gift.

Not bad.

Mr. Mu Rong's gift arrived a few months ago.

Please wait a moment.

We even need to prepare a gift.

By the way, Fang Xiaobao,

you must have prepared a gift.

This luminous pearl is for you.

You two were specially invited by Master.

You don't have to prepare gifts.

Mr. Fang.

Thanks for your kindness.

I'll take it back then.

Not bad.

You even hid the luminous pearl with you.

Those calligraphy paintings I hid for myself are very valuable.

Everyone,

before entering the mansion,

you have to choose an item.

Choosing an item is...

Choosing an item from the Girls' Mansion

is the rule here.

Every guest entering has to choose one

as a token.

Don't be afraid.

Don't worry, Young Master Mu Rong.

Master has ordered that

this year’s item

will be chosen by Physician Li and Mr. Fang first.

Please.

Mr. Fang, it’s your turn.

Let me think about it.

You guys go first.

Since Mr. Fang's letting others go first,

please go ahead.

Mr. Fang.

I’ll take this one.

Maybe some lady made a mistake.

I’ll change it for Mr. Fang later.

No need. I’ll take this one.

Please come in.

Li Lianhua.

Yu Louchun's mansion

is not a proper place.

What are you afraid of?

This Girls' Mansion just

has more ladies.

I-I'm not afraid.

I'm afraid I'll get held up and our main affairs will be delayed.

I thought too much. You are so well-mannered.

You do look decent too.

How about I give you an idea?

Just apply some soil on your face.

Won't that do?

Stop messing around.

Let's go.

Other than the master and the guests,

other men are not allowed in the Mansion.

I'll see you off until here.

I'll leave the rest of the guiding to Miss Bihuang.

[Girl's Mansion]

I'm Bihuang, the steward of the Girls' Mansion.

[The steward of the Girls' Mansion, Bihuang] I'm Bihuang, the steward of the Girls' Mansion.

I'm Bihuang, the steward of the Girls' Mansion.

I welcome you, our distinguished guests, on behalf of my master.

Welcome, distinguished guests.

Please come in.

Please.

Miss Bihuang,

what's the name of the mountain where the Girls' Mansion is?

This mountain has no name on the map.

Only because of the fragrance of the flowers all year round,

Master named it Fragrant Mountain.

Fragrant Mountain?

Did you figure out the way out?

What way out?

The suspension bridge at the entrance rises as soon as we entered,

and closed the road in.

The guards are not allowed to enter without orders.

Looks like Yu Louchun

is more cautious than Jin Mantang.

This is the Liujin Longevity Pine.

This is the one-in-a-million Luohan Pine.

One of it takes a hundred years to be cultivated.

I don't even have one at home.

I can't believe it's here.

Looks like the taste of this mansion

couldn't have been made overnight.

There were at least three generations.

Three generations?

Doesn't it match the time

of the four Nanyin people from the Central Plains?

Looks like the person we're looking for

is here.

Let's go.

[Huansha Pavilion]

Welcome, distinguished guests. [Huansha Pavilion]

Welcome, distinguished guests.

This way, please.

Where is Li Lianhua?

Sir, please come with me.

Miss.

What are you doing?

To help you wash off the dust.

I'm not taking a bath.

Excuse me.

[Shuixie Zhilan]

What's the matter? [Shuixie Zhilan]

[Shuixie Zhilan]

Is she not to your liking? [Shuixie Zhilan]

Is she not to your liking?

I'm not taking a bath.

Because I took a bath before I came out.

The one who served you in the bath should be Rongqiu.

I meant for others to hear it.

By the way,

there's another distinguished guest

from Shaoyu of Yueqian

who doesn't like to bath either.

He's having tea in the tea room right now.

I want tea too.

Miss Bihuang.

Have you seen Li Lianhua?

Physician Li?

I didn't see him come out of the Huansha Pavilion.

He must be taking a bath.

He's staying inside?

You must be tired from traveling.

It's natural to take a bath and get changed.

Sir, after you.

I'll ask someone to serve you tea.

Li Lianhua.