【BM SUB】The Ingenious One EP18 | Chen Xiao, Rachel Momo | iQIYI Malaysia
[English subtitles are available] [The Ingenious One] [Episode 18: The Opera of the Fatal Blow] Mr. Su. Mingyu. Menglan, you want to see me? Mr. Su. Can we talk inside? Come in quickly. Hurry. Sit here. When I woke up, the sun was setting in the west. It already felt like a dream.
When I saw you, I thought I was still dreaming. Momentarily, I was in a daze and couldn’t come to my senses. Take it as a dream then. It doesn’t matter. You’re here at such a time. Is there something you want to talk about with me? Can’t I visit you casually
And have a chat? We’ve been busy with Liansheng House these days. I was afraid to disturb you. But whenever I saw you, I always wanted to spend more time with you. Do you have wine? Wine? Yes. They did deliver some apricot blossom wine here. Since you’re in such a good mood,
Let’s drink some apricot blossom wine. I heard it was brewed with spring water that was collected for years. Before, I purposely hid it. I was afraid Jin might steal it. I wonder how he is now. When he comes back, he can drink as much of this wine as he wants.
Let’s focus on us and not talk about others today. I’m here to thank you for your generous kindness. Then let’s exchange our hearts. It’s really true that it’s not the wine that intoxicates but the drinker who gets himself drunk. Every time I see you, I feel intoxicated. I’ve never gotten drunk before. Master.
Can you let me drink some now? What’s the hurry? We’re still working on it. Tell me first, what good news do you have? My Miss asked me to tell you that we don’t have to be entangled with Young Master Xiang anymore. She came up with a good idea
For Liansheng House to quit the competition directly. Which Miss? Ke Menglan? She finally figured out who treats her well, right? She didn’t know you were nice to me. She also said I was poisoned by you. She said if she helps you win the competition, you would give me the antidote.
Then she’ll bring me away. But I won’t leave. I belong to you, Master. Give me the antidote, please. Kneel properly! I feel unbearably sick. Tell me first, what idea did she come up with? She’ll falsify Liansheng House’s accounts, then you’ll will send someone to inspect them.
As long as the inspection result is announced, according to the rules, Liansheng House will be forfeited out of the competition. Wonderful. But Young Master Xiang’s likely to notice that there’s something up with Ke Menglan. How would he let her manage the ledger? Miss Ke has always been in charge of Liansheng House’s accounting.
Young Master Xiang’s room doors have been tightly shut these days. There hasn’t been a squeak from inside either. Maybe he’s afraid of losing and ran away long ago. Ran away? Young Master Xiang wouldn’t have run away. It’s even more unlikely that he’d be constrained by others. This must be a trick. Fine.
I’ll play along with his tricks. Go back and tell Ke Menglan to give it a try. Once she succeeds, I’ll not only fulfill my promise, but I might also provide additional rewards. My lord. Save her! What are you waiting for? Save her first! Hurry! What a pity.
She won’t be able to live for long. The essence of food is to emphasize each ingredient’s flavor. You’re mixing everything up so much that the taste is ruined. How are you still so picky when you’re living under someone else’s roof? What do you know? This is called five-flavored mixed dish. It’s a delicacy.
Add some salt. I can add the salt. That’s too much! Can you be more sensible? Go get Kang Qiao for dinner. Okay. Screw you! Wait. Open it. Didn’t I tell you we only want silver in small bits? That’s right, I just remembered it now. Manager, don’t be angry. I’ll exchange it now.
Be more careful with your work. If Mr. Mo were here, you’d be reprimanded one by one. You’re right. We’ll be more careful next time. Hurry up. Mr. Kang, you sure are kind-hearted. Mr. Mo gives the stick while you offer the carrot. A blend of delicacy and force. What a brilliant combination of leadership.
Dinner is ready. Let’s go. Go ahead first, Mr. Yun. I still need to help you gather the 20,000 taels of silver in small bits, lest your master plan gets ruined. Actually, I know you just took over the Cao Sect and need some time to smooth things over. Pardon me for asking for
Such a large sum of silver all of a sudden. No worries. We’ll never refuse your requests. Nor do we dare to do so. You’re too generous with your compliments. You misunderstood. I just don’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make money.
I didn’t expect you to show a strength of character just like your dad’s, at such a young age. You are really… I’ve prepared the silver in small bits for you. I also know about your damn idea. But Tang Xiao could just let things slide and turn a blind eye. Let me tell you.
Those who’ve been visiting Tang’s Gambling House lately are spies he planted in Liansheng House. Are you worried that Liansheng House won’t last until the end of the competition? Don’t worry. I know Tang Xiao’s means. Now that Shu Yanan and Su Mingyu are at Liansheng House, they wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble.
Do you really believe them? One’s an unknown female killer, one’s a wealthy dandy, and one’s a Swordsman who only cares about money. Look carefully at who’s around you. It’s just like Mr. Mo’s fried rice, where each flavor is distinct in a five-flavored mixed dish, culminating into a unique flavor. Delicious, indeed.
♫Waiting for a journey♫ ♫Where the moon is hidden in a dream♫ Mr. Su, remember this beautiful scenery for the future. ♫To look back at you among in the sea of people♫ ♫Just like how we first met♫ ♫When I look at you♫ ♫I wonder how can the word “love” be taken lightly♫
♫Who was the one who fell deep within♫ Menglan. Menglan. ♫Only to be disappointed again♫ We’ve drank too much today. You’ll regret it when you sober up tomorrow. ♫There once was ignorance as we smiled gently♫ ♫Your beauty melted the cold winter♫ Tomorrow is too far away.
♫I wish to hold your hand and give my all♫ I’m afraid I can’t wait. ♫And to have each other♫ ♫As the seasons past, your fragrance makes my heart flutter♫ ♫A life in the martial world that is always in turmoil♫ Don’t be silly.
♫Good times with you seem like a dream, accompanied by the wind♫ I just want to be yours today. ♫She’s gazing at you, untainted♫ Wait, Menglan. Menglan. ♫Frost and snow brushed past the eyes and brows♫ What’s the matter with you? ♫She murmured♫ I’m indebted to you. ♫An appointment for a lifetime♫
I’ve nothing to repay you with. ♫Hiding a tear♫ I just want to be your woman. Is that not okay with you? ♫She’s unyielding♫ Menglan. ♫One journey, one glance, one thought about missing you♫ What do you take me for? Do you think getting intimate with me would write off everything we’ve went through together?
But, in your eyes, I’m just like any other men. But this is not what I want. ♫There once was ignorance as we smiled gently♫ What I want is empathetic love and devotion. ♫Your beauty melted the cold winter♫ How you’re acting now is not only underestimating me,
♫I wish to hold your hand and give my all♫ but also yourself. ♫And to have each other♫ ♫As the seasons past, your fragrance makes my heart flutter♫ ♫A life in the martial world that is always in turmoil♫ Wait. ♫Good times with you seem like a dream, accompanied by the wind♫ Menglan.
Something must have happened. What happened? ♫She’s gazing at you, untainted♫ Menglan. Sorry, I got drunk and lost my composure. ♫Frost and snow brushed past the eyes and brows♫ ♫She murmured♫ Menglan. Menglan! ♫An appointment for a lifetime♫ ♫Hiding a tear♫ ♫She’s unyielding♫ Miss Ke. ♫One journey, one glance, one thought about missing you♫
Master asked me to bring Manager Qi here. He’s waiting outside now. Miss Ke. You just need to edit the accounts and let Manager Qi come in to inspect them. Then, our wish will come true. Once you’re done, Manager Qi will report to the government with the ledger. Then, everything will be over.
Miss Ke, what’s wrong? Meeting Master meant you being elevated out of your lowly status and me possibly being cured of my fatal illness. We should be happy. Miss Ke. Stop hesitating. Jin’s life is involved too. When it’s done, we’ll leave Nandu and never come back. I’ll guard the door,
So that you can meticulously edit the accounts in peace. Make it seem like it’s done intentionally so that it can be discerned at a glance. Yun Xiang. Mr. Su. I have something important to discuss with Yun. He’s not in the room? Indeed, Yun Xiang does have other plans. I knew it.
To deal with Tang Xiao, these superficial means are pointless. Then why are you in such a hurry to look for him? I’m worried that Menglan is hiding something from me. I’m afraid it’s related to Tang Xiao. You knew about it already? It’s fine that Yun kept it from me, but you too?
You always say you’re close as sisters. Yet you just watch her be led astray? You know better than me how much Menglan yearns to be elevated out of her lowly status. Right now, her fate is in Tang Xiao’s hands. If you put yourself in her shoes, if you were her,
What would you choose? You can’t make a choice, right? It’s fine if Tang Xiao can really help her. But you know what kind of a person he is. Will he keep his promise? Menglan can’t just ignore everything else out of desperation. Are you this infuriated because you’re worried that
Menglan will be doomed forever once she goes down the wrong path, or are you frustrated that you were unable to protect her? Have you ever thought that someone as smart as Menglan would be aware of Tang Xiao’s character? Previously, Tang Xiao planted hidden spies in Liansheng House. If it wasn’t for Menglan,
Liansheng House might not have even survived until today. Although she hesitated then, ultimately, she chose us. It shows that she didn’t just blindly give in to Tang Xiao. I hope I’m just fussing over nothing. Whatever it is, as long as Yun Xiang wins against Tang Xiao, all difficulties will be easily resolved.
It’s the last day. Don’t get distracted. Miss Shu. But now I’m afraid that she has made her choice. Tianhu. I’m done with the edit. You can go get Manager Qi now. Tianhu. Tianhu? Are you looking for Manager Qi of Tang’s Gambling House? You mentioned that if anyone catches any flaws in this ledger,
This competition will be over. With Tang Xiao’s character, even if you help him win, do you think he’ll really keep his promise and help elevate you out of your lowly status? Miss. Don’t hurt her. Why don’t you kill me? If you kill me, I’ll follow Master to take revenge by killing you all!
Master? Tianhu. Look. She was poisoned by Tang Xiao and has lost her mind. What a monster. Look at how pretty my tattoo is. You’re all jealous of me. Tianhu. Where are you going? Menglan. I’ll trust you one more time. Keep an eye on her. Come here! [Nandu’s Magistrate, Shao Yiheng]
I can’t afford it. What is it, Magistrate Shao? Do you have good cards? Let’s have a look. After all, a banker has to be in control of the game. That’s right. You said someone’s definitely coming by today. When will he come? Don’t worry. Just play your cards. You can’t deal with him alone.
Go with me then. [Liansheng House] Let’s end this matter tonight. Calm down. It’s fine if you don’t want to go with me. I’ll go back and gather some men. Get off the horse. Let go. Get off the horse! Su Mingyu, calm down. If Yun Xiang were in this position,
Would he be so reckless? But I was the one who stayed behind in Liansheng House, not him. I was also the one who had to watch my beloved lady be in duress. Did you see how Menglan was like these past few days? If Yun Xiang were here,
Would he watch you suffer like this? It’s hard to say. He always prioritizes the big picture. Lack of forbearance in small things upsets great plans. Before, you vowed solemnly to learn from him. You said you wanted to learn strategies and win with wisdom.
How could you abandon your convictions and act as you please? The competition is not over yet. You’re in a rage now and you want to bring your men to Tang’s Gambling House. If we fall into Tang Xiao’s intentions, wouldn’t it ruin Yun Xiang’s overall plan? Let me ask you.
Did you walk out because you really want to compete with Tang Xiao or because you don’t know how to face Menglan? I thought Miss Menglan was controlled by Tang Xiao because she wanted to elevate out of her lowly status. I didn’t expect Tianhu to be implicated too. Menglan made this choice
Largely to protect Tianhu’s life. I’m not blaming her. I just hate myself. But you can’t escape what you have to face. At this moment, how can I protect Liansheng House alone? You must stay here. Take the horse away. Master. It’s already past curfew. We’re running our business illegally. I’m here. Nothing’s illegal.
Who’d dare to come and inspect? Get lost. Yes. Servants don’t know how to read the situation. Sorry about that. Come on. Let’s play another round. Another round. Master. Ke Menglan did falsify the accounts. As you expected, Shu Yanan and Su Mingyu saw through Ke Menglan’s trick very soon. But when Su Mingyu
Walked out of Liansheng House in a rage and was ready to come to us, Shu Yanan walked out too. I don’t know what she said but she convinced him to go back in. I know, you… you’re deliberately losing money to keep Magistrate Shao here. But now that Su Mingyu is not coming,
How much money did we lose in vain? All of you will die a horrible death! Ke Menglan, if you don’t listen to Master, you’ll die a horrible death too! Miss Shu. Do you really have the antidote? Why? Do you think I’m no longer mad at you? Why are you preparing an aphrodisiac?
This is not an aphrodisiac, but powder made from the Lust Pearl. I made it specifically for her. It’s potent. Dream on! The Lust Pearl is impervious to all poison. Are you trying to harm her? Be careful or my master will catch you and imprison you in a deep dungeon,
Such that you’ll live a life worse than death! She… Tianhu is not usually like that. What kind of poison does she have? There are countless kinds of poison in the world. Judging from her behavior, she was poisoned by the Heart Devouring Powder. What is the Heart Devouring Powder?
Although there are many medical records of it, the source of this poison is rare and the production requirements are extremely precise. Few people have succeeded in its production for years. I didn’t expect Tang Xiao to have this unique skill. This is not the antidote. It can only delay the spread of the poison.
Thank you, Miss Shu. Don’t come over. Don’t come over! Tianhu. Go away! Go away! My master is the only one who can decide if I live or die. If you don’t listen to him, tens of thousands of ants will come and gnaw at you! -Go away! -Behave yourself!
I’m not as easy as Miss Ke. Miss Ke’s a bitch. She’s a bitch! Go away! This level of insanity means the poison has entered her bone marrow. There’s no time to lose. Knock her out so it’ll be easier to feed her the medicine. Master. Master.
Miss Tianhu is having crazy outbursts in the room. Really? Absolutely. Go. How is it? This medicine can only delay the spread of the poison. We have to find a way to force Tang Xiao to hand over the antidote. Luckily, the competition is about to end. We’re waiting for Yun Xiang to show up.
Did your men bring back any news? If you hadn’t stopped me last night, I would have been imprisoned and wouldn’t be here to talk to you. Tell me more. Last night, Magistrate Shao of Nandu was at Tang’s Gambling House. If I went to stir trouble, I would have been arrested on the spot.
This must be Tang Xiao’s serial strategy. He foresaw that Menglan might not obey his wishes and knew how you’d react after finding out about this. That’s why he had an official there waiting for you to walk into the trap. It’s all my fault for not considering the big picture.
You’re dealing with a monster like Tang Xiao. You had no choice. By the way, Tang Xiao took advantage of Magistrate Shao’s presence to run his business past curfew. In this way, their revenue won’t be much higher than ours. The competition is going to end at dusk today. [Liansheng House]
[Liansheng House wins, bet-to-payout ratio of 1:6] [Tang’s Gambling House wins, bet-to-payout ratio of 1:3] Bet-to-payout ratio of 1:6? This payout rate… What exactly is Liansheng House’s plan? Sir, why do you say that? I heard that the revenue of Tang’s Gambling House is much higher than Liansheng House’s. Yes. In this situation,
Tang’s Gambling House is very likely to win. But Liansheng House’s payout rate is higher. Then, how much money will Liansheng House lose? Everyone, this bet-to-payout ratio of 1:3 is only a base ratio. With time, as more people place their bets, the payout rate will also increase.
Mr. Su, in order to defeat Tang Xiao, you’re really risking it all. If you set the payout rate randomly like this, I doubt Liansheng House can last much longer. Don’t worry. Liansheng House has the support of the Su family. We can afford it. Su Mingyu even swore that
Even if he has to spend half of his fortune, he’ll fight you to the death. He won’t give up until he wins. We watched Su Mingyu grow up. He has always been polite. Now he wants to win me in a battle of cruelty. He’s unskilled at it. How pitiful. Mr. Tang.
Manager Ke and Tianhu are under strict surveillance now. Right now, there’s only a few of us left, but there’s nothing much we can do. If the Su family gets involved again, then we… Su Mingyu can’t represent the Su family. His older sister won’t let him do as he pleases. Master. Even so,
We have to take precautions for Liansheng House’s current tactic. Right now, although we’re in the lead in terms of revenue, according to the accounts, it’s still not a guaranteed win. That’s right, Young Master. It’s been less than an hour since they’ve changed their payout rate and they’ve already earned more than 700 taels.
They couldn’t outwit me, so they are resorting to being unreasonable? That’s not typical of Young Master Xiang’s behavior. Master, do you remember the recent raw silk incident in Nandu city? Young Master Xiang also relied on the Su family’s influence to defeat Qi Tianfeng. So he’s spurring on the wolf to fight the tiger.
I see. So, Young Master Xiang knew Ke Menglan was being used by you, but he just let it be. Then, in a timely manner, he let Su Mingyu figure this out by himself. According to that good-for-nothing’s temperament, when Su Mingyu found out that the woman he loves betrayed him
And couldn’t vent his anger on her, he’d vent his anger on me. That’s why he’s using half of his fortune to fight with me to the death. Without using a single soldier. To take his strength and use it against him. This is an unscrupulous trick. This is Young Master Xiang’s method, indeed.
But even though we’ve seen through his scheme, right now, we still have to win first. Of course. Since he’s so eager, let’s play along with him. Pass down my order. Let’s adjust our Tang’s Gambling House’s payout rate such that it’s exactly the same as Liansheng House’s. Here. Have some. Didn’t your master say
You’re sick? Besides medicine, you also need to eat some food to recover. This is your favorite eight-treasure porridge. I just made it for you. It’s all my fault for not taking good care of you. That’s why you became like this. Tianhu, I beg you. Have one more bite. Menglan. Eat something.
I brought you some snacks. You have to take good care of yourself to take care of her. Mr. Su, you might as well scold me. You’re wrong. The one that I hate is me. I failed to protect you well, so you’re put in such a dilemma. Su Mingyu.
It’s time. Keep raising the payout rate. It rose again? It rose again? [Liansheng House wins, bet-to-payout ratio of 1:5] [Tang’s Gambling House wins, bet-to-payout ratio of 1:4] Master. Liansheng House’s bet-to-payout ratio is at 1:5, while ours is at 1:4. Adjust it. Yes. Yes. Master… [Liansheng House wins, bet-to-payout ratio of 1:2]
[Tang’s Gambling House wins, bet-to-payout ratio of 1:7] [Tang’s Gambling House wins, bet-to-payout ratio of 1:6] [Liansheng House wins, bet-to-payout ratio of 1:3] Betting starts now! [Liansheng House] Mr. Su, can the payout rate still be adjusted? Yes, will it be adjusted? It’s dusk. This competition between Liansheng House and Tang’s Gambling House
Has come to an end. Mr. Su. Can Liansheng House win? Everyone, to know whether you win or lose, you’ll have to wait for the news. However, Liansheng House could only have persisted until now because of everyone’s support. Hence, if Liansheng House wins,
10% of the profit will be paid back to you in ten days as a token of appreciation. 10%? Thank you, Mr. Su. Thank you, Mr. Su. Today’s revenue was more than 9,000 taels. It’s much more than the total amount of the previous days. Why do you still say we can’t win?
Tang’s Gambling House was monitoring us closely and adjusted accordingly. Their revenue today would be high too. The odds are slim. Does Mr. Yun have any other solution? They’re like a tiny insect trying to shake a tree. They can’t beat Master. The medicine’s effect is gone again. Miss Shu.
Do you know where Yun is at right now? How about this? Take Yun and leave Nandu first. I’ll ask my sister to mediate with Tang Xiao in person. No matter what, I can’t let Yun become a slave at Tang’s Residence. But Jin is still with Tang Xiao. I don’t know what he’s doing.
Master, Manager Kang is here. Mr. Su. Mr. Kang. Mr. Yun sent me here to pass on a message. Right now, the results of the competition have been finalized. It’s the perfect time to rescue Ten Taels of Gold. The results of the competition have been finalized? Who’s the winner?
If you’re asking about the competition between the two gambling houses, Tang’s Gambling House is the winner. If you’re asking about the competition between Mr. Yun and Tang Xiao… Congratulations, Mr. Tang. Liansheng House has put an end to the betting. Qi! Put an end to the betting! Master. Master.
I was about to put an end to the betting, but a customer refused vehemently. He said that bets can still be made if the notice board is not taken down. He wants to bet 10,000 taels of silver on the win of Tang’s Gambling House. Mr. Tang. Mr. Tang. Customer,
We’re no longer accepting bets. If you still want to play, go somewhere else. If the notice board is still up, bets can still be made. This is the rule. Mr. Tang, as the industry’s leader in Nandu, you wouldn’t break the rule yourself, would you?