Follow Your Heart (2024) s01e11 Episode Script
Episode 11
[Follow Your Heart]
[Episode 11]
[Blossom Beauty]
Great! Great!
Everyone,
I'm Yan Nanxing,
a newcomer to the capital.
Thanks to all of you,
I'm opening a small shop
in Ruyi District.
It's called Blossom Beauty.
Great! Great!
Everyone's welcome in my shop.
Your advice is also welcome.
Hope my business will thrive,
and I wish you all
good luck,
great wealth,
and a fairytale romance.
Guys,
please come in.
What are you doing?
Slimming my face.
Look at all that steam.
Hello, beauties.
Mrs. Bao.
So beautiful.
There's another area over there.
Hello, Mrs. Bao.
How's it?
Great.
Really? I want one too.
Mrs. Bao.
Ms. Yan.
Ms. Yan.
Your salon is great!
There is also
a make-up area,
steam baths,
and a tea room.
They're all over there.
How thoughtful of you!
Shouldn't we all
get a membership card?
Yes!
In my salon,
there are no membership cards,
no hard selling,
and no deception.
I just sell a variety of
natural herbal beauty creams.
Five jars make one session.
Buy two sessions,
get one for free.
Anyone interested?
Me! Me!
Look. Look.
I want two sessions.
Boss.
I'll try it here in the salon today.
I want to try, too!
Quiet. Quiet.
You have different skin types,
so you need different creams.
Let me introduce them to you.
This one
is called Jade Powder.
It can brighten your skin
and reduce wrinkles.
Who wants to try it?
Me! Me!
Don't grab.
And
this one
is called Seven White Cream.
Smell it. Smell it.
It smells great.
This one
can relieve dry skin
and brighten dull skin.
Who wants to try it?
Me! Me!
-Brighten dull skin.
-Okay.
This one
has an amazing name.
It's called Fairy Powder.
If you have acne
or pimples,
this cream
is a good treatment.
Using it for days
can make your skin smooth
and glowy.
Who wants to try it?
Me! Me!
Ms. Yan.
Is there a product
for hair loss?
After giving birth,
I've been suffering
from hair loss.
Madam,
you just came to the right place.
This
is specially formulated Hair Growth Cream.
It contains Milkvetch Root,
Taiwan Angelica Root,
and Chinese Angelica.
Bring it home
and apply it to your scalp for two hours every day.
After a few days,
you'll see a miracle.
-I want one!
-I want one!
Calm down. Calm down.
Listen.
Everyone, line up before me
for a purchase number.
You can all get a number.
My stock is adequate.
Take your time.
Take your time.
Here you are.
Here you are.
My lord.
The odds were impossible,
but it just happened.
Yong'an Teahouse
has been our observation post.
The scout
has been keeping an eye out
for Cao Wenquan.
Unexpectedly, he noticed that
Ms. Yan opened a store here.
The scout found it suspicious
and reported it.
What's suspicious?
How about
letting him report to you directly?
Come in.
My lord.
Tell Mr. Jiang
everything you've noticed.
Yes.
My lord.
The new beauty salon
is called Blossom Beauty.
Something's weird about it.
Just a beauty salon. What's weird?
The owner of Blossom Beauty
is Yan Nanxing.
My lord,
have you forgotten her?
She was the girl
who took you hostage
a few days ago.
Mr. Jiang definitely remembers her.
Go on.
We looked into that girl.
She used to be a traveling doctor
and came here from Heman not long ago.
She came from Heman,
went to the Ghost Market,
and held you hostage.
My lord,
that's already odd enough.
You did well.
Since we can't find out how Zornia came into the city,
we indeed should look into those
who are suspicious and new in town.
However,
she has nothing to do with Zornia.
Stop watching her.
Yes.
My lord,
you asked me to find out
where Ms. Yan lived.
Have you visited her?
How come you didn't even know
she opened a beauty salon?
Did you two fight again?
How about
I invite her out
for dinner
to extend our hospitality?
Yao Qianshu.
Don't you have
anything else to do?
In the future,
don't bother me with things
that are unrelated to Zornia again.
Take it.
Yes.
My lord,
stop pretending.
You actually really want
to make up with her.
Pat gently like this.
Tap and pat.
Then it's absorbed.
The difference is so big!
Look.
Let me see.
Whose hand is this?
So smooth.
Glad you like it.
Ms. Yan,
your aunt said you're a rookie.
She was definitely being modest.
Ms. Yan,
I'm sure your business
will get better and better.
You need to hire help.
I can introduce someone to you for free.
But can you
give me a discount on this?
Well, Mrs. Bao,
you didn't
give me a discount on the rent.
I'm selling creams like this
to pay you the rent.
Am I right?
As a businesswoman,
you excel in this trade.
Fine.
I believe in you.
I'll buy it despite the price.
Here you are.
This one is for me.
I want one too.
I want one too.
Really?
Me too.
I'm out of stock here.
I'll get one for you from upstairs.
Wait a minute.
Look.
There he is again.
He's everywhere.
How did Jiang Xinbai
recognize me?
Am I wrong?
Oh no.
No matter what,
I have to get my sketchbook back immediately.
He can't discover my secret.
Luckily, at Heman, Jiang Xinbai wrote me
his address and I took a look at it
before tearing it up.
As the chief constable
and the Duke of Yuejiang,
he actually doesn't have any servants.
Jiang Xinbai,
you must be hiding
some dark secrets.
Oh my,
his place is so tidy.
The guy
is either a neat freak
or a pervert.
Yan Nanxing.
Jiang Xinbai,
why didn't you
remove my mask?
Why didn't you blow my cover?
You knew if you removed my mask
but couldn't recognize me,
you'd prove me right.
Jiang Xinbai.
You do have face blindness.
[Blossom Beauty]
No. 32.
Here.
Mrs. Cheng.
You came too.
I'm waiting in line.
Get a number for me.
Tell me when it's my turn.
Jinwu Guards?
Yeah.
The Inspection Office and Jinwu Guards
have always been at odds.
I heard that a few days ago,
they even
got into a fight at the Ghost Market.
Gently!
I heard about that too.
So,
the Inspection Office doesn't want
Jinwu Guards to get anything on them,
right?
How can anyone get anything on the Inspection Office?
If one is to dig up dirt,
it should be dirt on Jinwu Guards.
They
illegally take a cut of all business.
People are all seething with anger.
Then where can I find
Jinwu Guards?
Ms. Yan.
You want to cozy up
to Jinwu Guards
so they can take less
from you, right?
Go to Twelve Music House.
I heard that
when Jinwu Guards
are not on duty,
they go there to drink and have fun.
Mrs. Bao.
You really know everything.
You flatter me.
Send word to the villages
around the capital.
Tell them to send people out
to search the nearby mountains.
Cao Wenquan was a hunter when he was young.
Maybe
he's hiding in the mountains nearby.
Also,
Cao Wenquan
has no family or friends,
but over the past decade,
he must've made acquaintances.
He may have gone to them for help.
My lord.
Blossom Beauty
sent a letter to you.
[From Yan Nanxing of Blossom Beauty]
My lord,
I shall take my leave.
Meet me at nine tonight
at Twelve Music House.
It's something important.
See you there.
If you don't come,
you'll regret it.
Yan Nanxing,
you've chosen a place
Jinwu Guards frequent.
You're smart,
having figured out
who's my biggest rival.
Great! Great!
Hurry up, girls.
What an eye-opener.
The girls here sing and dance
because they have to make a living.
Someone is actually paying me
to be a one-night dancer
at Twelve Music House.
Life is about
trying different things.
Fine.
You'll replace me later.
Can you play the pipa?
No.
It's okay.
Few people come here
to listen to music.
Just casually pluck the strings
to keep up appearances.
Go get changed.
Thank you.
Miss.
Your outfit
is so beautiful.
This is the traditional dress
girls from border tribes wear for prayer dances.
Prayer dance?
It's popular here?
No.
A customer likes that kind of dance.
I'm dancing especially for him.
Who's it?
Shang Bieli, the commander-in-chief of Jinwu Guards.
Every time he comes, he asks me to dress like this
and dance behind sheer curtains.
He never asks to meet me
but is generous with tips.
Sounds like a good job.
Mr. Shang is surly
and scary.
I gotta go.
He'll be angry if I'm late.
Does Mr. Shang
have some special fetishes?
Before Gaya's tribe
fights with their enemies,
she also gets dressed like this
to pep the soldiers up.
I was attracted by her
at first sight.
Gaya.
Gaya?
Gaya.
Gaya.
So Shang Bieli
has a secret crush on Lady Gaya?
Does he know Gaya's death
was related to Jiang Xinbai?
Is that the reason why Shang Bieli
made things hard for Jiang Xinbai at the Ghost Market?
Does he know
Gaya was involved in the Zornia case?
Seems that the Inspection Office
is on bad terms with Jinwu Guards,
and Shang Bieli has a personal feud
with Jiang Xinbai.
Miss, where have you been?
I've been looking for you.
Go get changed.
We're next.
[Twelve Music House]
This way, please.
I know you have a keen nose.
Fortunately, I'm prepared.
I used the same rouge and perfume
as the other dancers.
Yan Nanxing.
Recognizing me doesn't mean
you don't have face blindness.
It must be the herbal smell on me
that distinguishes me from the other dancers.
I was surprised
to see you among those sultry dancers.
You admit it?
Admit what?
You didn't deny it,
so I'll take it as a "yes."
Yan Nanxing.
You shouldn't
be here.
You're reckless.
If something happens,
I can't guarantee
I can save you.
I don't need you to save me.
Tell me.
You invited me
to the place where Jinwu Guards gather.
What do you want?
Return my sketchbook.
You went to my house that night?
Yes.
I did.
You didn't remove my mask,
which confirms that
you have face blindness.
Give it to me.
Or I'll reveal your secret
in front of
those Jinwu Guards.
You'll be in a tight spot.
Yan Nanxing.
I never planned
to keep your sketchbook.
That night,
after I left your place,
I thought it over.
I thought I was caring for you,
but it only led to misunderstandings.
So?
So,
tomorrow,
come to the Inspection Office to get it yourself.
No.
If it's a trap and I fall into it,
I'll be fish in a barrel.
I don't trust you.
Then I'll send it to Blossom Beauty.
Will that do?
That's even worse.
I run a business there.
You're the chief constable.
Your presence in my salon
will have a bad impact.
Then what is your advice?
My advice?
If you're sincere,
you should bring it to me tonight.
I don't want to
bring such an important thing
to Jinwu Guards' turf.
Zornia.
You smell like Zornia.
It's fine.
He's drunk.
Go. Go.
Go do your thing.
She smells like Zornia.
People who touch Zornia
will become lethargic.
She looks just fine.
She came down from the 2nd floor.
Could it be that
someone's hidden Zornia
in a room on the second floor?
She went there
and got its smell on her.
Someone actually dares
to hide Zornia under the nose
of the chief constable.
How audacious…
Who are you?
Sorry.
Wrong room.
Sorry.
How's it?
Find anything?
It surprises me
that they used such a secretive method
to avoid attention.
It seems that
the confiscation of the Zornia at Heman
led to a shortage of it in the capital.
So,
they used another way to transport Zornia.
It's more complicated,
but at least
the supply is maintained for now.
Besides,
it's more secretive.
I've long heard that Shang Bieli's got his hands dirty,
taking a cut of all business
and allowing
his subordinates to get involved with Zornia.
Keep your voice down.
Shang Bieli
is on the second floor.
Mr. Jiang!
Mr. Jiang, you're abstinent from worldly pleasures.
You usually
don't come to places like this.
What brought you…
You're meeting with a pretty girl.
It makes sense now.
She looks so familiar.
Is she the one who took you hostage
at the Ghost Market that day?
Mr. Jiang,
you don't mind dying
as long as it's for a pretty girl, right?
What can I do for you today?
Mr. Shang.
What's wrong?
Are you afraid of my coming?
I am afraid.
I'm afraid I can't help
but kill you.
Kill me?
Okay.
But I doubt
you're capable of that.
Then let's find out
if I'm capable of that or not.
You
Shut up.
Only kids fight.
So impulsive.
This place is luxurious.
Everything here looks expensive.
What if you break something and have to pay?
You're still in debt to me!
No fighting.
Mr. Shang.
Mr. Shang.
I'm really sorry.
Well,
I intervened
to save you from being bullied by him.
The thing
on his waist
may be a hidden weapon.
Don't fall into his trap.
Who on earth are you?
I
run Blossom Beauty.
I'm Yan Nanxing.
You're the owner of Blossom Beauty?
It's gained a lot of fame lately.
You flatter me.
It's all thanks to the help of Jinwu Guards.
My help?
Aren't you with him?
How is that possible?
We barely know each other.
I detest him.
By the way,
I've been thinking about
treating you to dinner.
But I'm busy today.
Another time,
another time,
I'll make a formal apology to you.
What?
Let go of me.
Shang Bieli.
I'm warning you.
The duty of Jinwu Guards
is to protect the capital
and keep the people safe.
Please show some self-discipline.
Don't disappoint His Majesty
and the people.
He's drunk.
Ignore him.
What are you talking about?
How could you be so rude to Mr. Shang?
Go home now.
I'm drunk?
Go home and reflect on yourself.
I'll treat you to dinner another time.
Drunk? Me?
Who's drunk?
You're drunk.
He's drunk.
Shut up. Let's go.
Wait for me.
I meant well.
I helped you a lot.
You should thank me.
Without me,
could you have gotten out so quickly?
Why are you silent?
Are you angry?
You feel embarrassed?
Are you really angry?
No.
Then why didn't you say anything?
I want to
thank you.
Thank me?
For what?
Today,
if you hadn't
invited me to Twelve Music House,
I wouldn't have found
such an important clue.
This time,
you did me a favor.
I owe you one.
I'll repay you.
Good.
I'll hold you to that.
You must
repay me properly.
Sure.
I want you…
to find someone for me.
No problem.
You agreed?
I'll tell you
about the details later.
But
you still have to
have my sketchbook delivered to me.
I'm leaving.
Wash your hair.
My hair?
That woman forced Jiang Xinbai
into that room,
but he escorted that woman out.
Who on earth is that woman?
What makes her special?
Be careful!
Be careful, Ruoqian.
Be careful, Ruoqian.
-It's you.
-It's you.
Miss,
we meet again.
Why did you fall from up there?
This kitten,
she went up the tree
and got stuck there.
I went up to save her,
but I slipped and fell down.
Are you okay?
Fortunately,
your carriage saved us.
I'm asking the kitten.
Looks like
I broke your carriage.
Your carriage must be expensive.
What do you think?
But for the sake of the kitten,
I'll let it slide.
Consider it as repaying your favor at the Ghost Market.
I have no money to pay for it anyway.
I'll just give you a flower
for the cat as compensation.
Why are you giving me a flower?
Because women
are like flowers that will wither eventually?
Of course not.
This kind of flower
represents good luck.
I wish you all the best.
Brat.
How dare you!
Come out!
Miss,
I'll take my leave.
Ruoqian.
Here.
Here's the kitten.
Thank you, Ruoqian.
Thank you.
Hold it. Don't let her run away.
Ruoqian, you're amazing.
What a good kitten.
Dad.
Mom.
I'm back.
Welcome home.
Why are you back so late?
I read in a bookstore
for the whole afternoon.
On my way back,
I played with some kids.
I'll heat up some food for you.
I'll help Dad finish the work
before I eat.
Qian.
We're slaves.
Smithing is our family trade.
You need to be down-to-earth.
Stop having dreams
that will never come true.
Yes.
Ruoqian,
your dad is right.
You've been admitted to the Imperial Academy,
[Mrs. Liu]
but we can't afford the tuition.
I'll work part-time
to pay my tuition.
Even if you go to the Imperial Academy,
we're still slaves.
[Mr. Liu]
You can't be an official.
Why waste your time?
Even if I can't be an official,
I can still be a scholar
and become respectful.
Even if I'm a slave,
I can still be successful.
Since I'm the first slave
to get into the Imperial Academy,
in the future,
I can be the first slave
to get out of slavery with knowledge.
Liu Ruoqian worked for Cao Wenquan
as his accountant for a year.
He's the first slave
to get into the Imperial Academy in this dynasty.
Why is he suspicious?
On the night we went to the Ghost Market,
Liu Ruoqian resigned.
Right before the lockdown,
he left the Ghost Market.
He happened to leave
when Cao Wenquan
got into trouble.
He was either
tipped off
or given instructions
by Cao Wenquan.
What do you think, my lord?
But Cao Wenquan
didn't know we'd lock down the Market.
Right.
Hope it's just a coincidence.
Look into him carefully.
Don't wrongly accuse
a talented man.
Yes, my lord.
My lord.
I heard Jinwu Guards on patrol
say mockingly that
you went
to Twelve Music House last night
and almost fought with Shang Bieli again.
Ms. Yan
stopped it with a basket of greens.
What happened?
Who did they mock?
Yan Nanxing?
My lord,
your first reaction
is to defend Ms. Yan.
They didn't mock her.
They mocked you.
Have you
made up with her?
Go investigate.
Yes,
my lord.
[Blossom Beauty needs a diligent salesgirl]
[Blossom Beauty]
Let me see.
Recruitment notice.
Blossom Beauty needs a salesgirl
who's smart, hardworking,
and communicative.
You can do it.
We can do it too.
Me too.
She also needs to know medicine.
Do you know?
What about you?
No.
This is hard.
Ms. Yan is out.
Ms. Yan!
When do you open?
Everything is ready.
Everyone,
please come in.
Ms. Yan.
This recruitment notice…
Thanks to your love
for my salon,
business is booming.
I can't do all the work alone.
So,
I want to hire someone to help me.
If you have anyone in mind,
introduce her to me.
The wages I offer
are higher than average.
Stop talking. Let's go in.
Let's go.
Welcome, everyone.
Be careful.
Make yourself at home.
Make yourself at home.
Mrs. Bao,
if you know someone qualified,
recommend her to me.
I do know someone.
Who?
Me.
I can't afford to hire you.
Besides,
I don't dare let you work,
do I?
Ms. Yan,
Blossom Beauty is the first
beauty salon in the capital.
As the saying goes,
the first to try something new
is the bravest.
But inevitably,
some people
are prejudiced against you.
Look at those people.
They definitely think
this is not a legit business.
Moreover,
it's inappropriate for a girl
to leave home for work.
So if you want to hire help…
Mrs. Bao.
There's suddenly
a new wrinkle around your eye.
It came out again?
Why didn't anyone tell me?
Hurry.
Help her remove it.
Gosh. Poor you. A new wrinkle.
You deserve it.
Mr. Jiang.
Are you out early to catch criminals?
I'm here to see you.
Am I in trouble?
You helped me last night,
so I came to repay you.
You said you wanted to look for someone.
Who's it?
Mr. Jiang,
you're a man of your word.
You came all the way here to return the favor.
Tell me the name,
age, and facial features.
I don't know.
You don't know?
I don't know his name
or his age.
Nor do I know
his address,
family, or friends.
My intuition says
he's still alive.
So I came to the capital to look for him.
A man?
A man.
To be precise,
a young man.
He's around your age.
He's very important
to you?
Very important.
But you didn't give me any information.
I can't help you.
If you really want to find him,
you have to give me some clues.
The more detailed, the better.
But we were little back then.
I don't remember anything.
You have to remember something.
You want to find him,
so you have to think harder.
He…
He…
Forget it. I'll look for him myself.
Hello.
Are you the owner of Blossom Beauty?
You're the clerk from the Ghost Market?
Yes.
I want this job.
My name is Liu Ruoqian.
Nice to meet you.
Who's this?
He's not important.
You want this job?
But sorry,
you're not qualified.
Please leave.
I'll come to you if I think of something.
Liu Ruoqian?
[Episode 11]
[Blossom Beauty]
Great! Great!
Everyone,
I'm Yan Nanxing,
a newcomer to the capital.
Thanks to all of you,
I'm opening a small shop
in Ruyi District.
It's called Blossom Beauty.
Great! Great!
Everyone's welcome in my shop.
Your advice is also welcome.
Hope my business will thrive,
and I wish you all
good luck,
great wealth,
and a fairytale romance.
Guys,
please come in.
What are you doing?
Slimming my face.
Look at all that steam.
Hello, beauties.
Mrs. Bao.
So beautiful.
There's another area over there.
Hello, Mrs. Bao.
How's it?
Great.
Really? I want one too.
Mrs. Bao.
Ms. Yan.
Ms. Yan.
Your salon is great!
There is also
a make-up area,
steam baths,
and a tea room.
They're all over there.
How thoughtful of you!
Shouldn't we all
get a membership card?
Yes!
In my salon,
there are no membership cards,
no hard selling,
and no deception.
I just sell a variety of
natural herbal beauty creams.
Five jars make one session.
Buy two sessions,
get one for free.
Anyone interested?
Me! Me!
Look. Look.
I want two sessions.
Boss.
I'll try it here in the salon today.
I want to try, too!
Quiet. Quiet.
You have different skin types,
so you need different creams.
Let me introduce them to you.
This one
is called Jade Powder.
It can brighten your skin
and reduce wrinkles.
Who wants to try it?
Me! Me!
Don't grab.
And
this one
is called Seven White Cream.
Smell it. Smell it.
It smells great.
This one
can relieve dry skin
and brighten dull skin.
Who wants to try it?
Me! Me!
-Brighten dull skin.
-Okay.
This one
has an amazing name.
It's called Fairy Powder.
If you have acne
or pimples,
this cream
is a good treatment.
Using it for days
can make your skin smooth
and glowy.
Who wants to try it?
Me! Me!
Ms. Yan.
Is there a product
for hair loss?
After giving birth,
I've been suffering
from hair loss.
Madam,
you just came to the right place.
This
is specially formulated Hair Growth Cream.
It contains Milkvetch Root,
Taiwan Angelica Root,
and Chinese Angelica.
Bring it home
and apply it to your scalp for two hours every day.
After a few days,
you'll see a miracle.
-I want one!
-I want one!
Calm down. Calm down.
Listen.
Everyone, line up before me
for a purchase number.
You can all get a number.
My stock is adequate.
Take your time.
Take your time.
Here you are.
Here you are.
My lord.
The odds were impossible,
but it just happened.
Yong'an Teahouse
has been our observation post.
The scout
has been keeping an eye out
for Cao Wenquan.
Unexpectedly, he noticed that
Ms. Yan opened a store here.
The scout found it suspicious
and reported it.
What's suspicious?
How about
letting him report to you directly?
Come in.
My lord.
Tell Mr. Jiang
everything you've noticed.
Yes.
My lord.
The new beauty salon
is called Blossom Beauty.
Something's weird about it.
Just a beauty salon. What's weird?
The owner of Blossom Beauty
is Yan Nanxing.
My lord,
have you forgotten her?
She was the girl
who took you hostage
a few days ago.
Mr. Jiang definitely remembers her.
Go on.
We looked into that girl.
She used to be a traveling doctor
and came here from Heman not long ago.
She came from Heman,
went to the Ghost Market,
and held you hostage.
My lord,
that's already odd enough.
You did well.
Since we can't find out how Zornia came into the city,
we indeed should look into those
who are suspicious and new in town.
However,
she has nothing to do with Zornia.
Stop watching her.
Yes.
My lord,
you asked me to find out
where Ms. Yan lived.
Have you visited her?
How come you didn't even know
she opened a beauty salon?
Did you two fight again?
How about
I invite her out
for dinner
to extend our hospitality?
Yao Qianshu.
Don't you have
anything else to do?
In the future,
don't bother me with things
that are unrelated to Zornia again.
Take it.
Yes.
My lord,
stop pretending.
You actually really want
to make up with her.
Pat gently like this.
Tap and pat.
Then it's absorbed.
The difference is so big!
Look.
Let me see.
Whose hand is this?
So smooth.
Glad you like it.
Ms. Yan,
your aunt said you're a rookie.
She was definitely being modest.
Ms. Yan,
I'm sure your business
will get better and better.
You need to hire help.
I can introduce someone to you for free.
But can you
give me a discount on this?
Well, Mrs. Bao,
you didn't
give me a discount on the rent.
I'm selling creams like this
to pay you the rent.
Am I right?
As a businesswoman,
you excel in this trade.
Fine.
I believe in you.
I'll buy it despite the price.
Here you are.
This one is for me.
I want one too.
I want one too.
Really?
Me too.
I'm out of stock here.
I'll get one for you from upstairs.
Wait a minute.
Look.
There he is again.
He's everywhere.
How did Jiang Xinbai
recognize me?
Am I wrong?
Oh no.
No matter what,
I have to get my sketchbook back immediately.
He can't discover my secret.
Luckily, at Heman, Jiang Xinbai wrote me
his address and I took a look at it
before tearing it up.
As the chief constable
and the Duke of Yuejiang,
he actually doesn't have any servants.
Jiang Xinbai,
you must be hiding
some dark secrets.
Oh my,
his place is so tidy.
The guy
is either a neat freak
or a pervert.
Yan Nanxing.
Jiang Xinbai,
why didn't you
remove my mask?
Why didn't you blow my cover?
You knew if you removed my mask
but couldn't recognize me,
you'd prove me right.
Jiang Xinbai.
You do have face blindness.
[Blossom Beauty]
No. 32.
Here.
Mrs. Cheng.
You came too.
I'm waiting in line.
Get a number for me.
Tell me when it's my turn.
Jinwu Guards?
Yeah.
The Inspection Office and Jinwu Guards
have always been at odds.
I heard that a few days ago,
they even
got into a fight at the Ghost Market.
Gently!
I heard about that too.
So,
the Inspection Office doesn't want
Jinwu Guards to get anything on them,
right?
How can anyone get anything on the Inspection Office?
If one is to dig up dirt,
it should be dirt on Jinwu Guards.
They
illegally take a cut of all business.
People are all seething with anger.
Then where can I find
Jinwu Guards?
Ms. Yan.
You want to cozy up
to Jinwu Guards
so they can take less
from you, right?
Go to Twelve Music House.
I heard that
when Jinwu Guards
are not on duty,
they go there to drink and have fun.
Mrs. Bao.
You really know everything.
You flatter me.
Send word to the villages
around the capital.
Tell them to send people out
to search the nearby mountains.
Cao Wenquan was a hunter when he was young.
Maybe
he's hiding in the mountains nearby.
Also,
Cao Wenquan
has no family or friends,
but over the past decade,
he must've made acquaintances.
He may have gone to them for help.
My lord.
Blossom Beauty
sent a letter to you.
[From Yan Nanxing of Blossom Beauty]
My lord,
I shall take my leave.
Meet me at nine tonight
at Twelve Music House.
It's something important.
See you there.
If you don't come,
you'll regret it.
Yan Nanxing,
you've chosen a place
Jinwu Guards frequent.
You're smart,
having figured out
who's my biggest rival.
Great! Great!
Hurry up, girls.
What an eye-opener.
The girls here sing and dance
because they have to make a living.
Someone is actually paying me
to be a one-night dancer
at Twelve Music House.
Life is about
trying different things.
Fine.
You'll replace me later.
Can you play the pipa?
No.
It's okay.
Few people come here
to listen to music.
Just casually pluck the strings
to keep up appearances.
Go get changed.
Thank you.
Miss.
Your outfit
is so beautiful.
This is the traditional dress
girls from border tribes wear for prayer dances.
Prayer dance?
It's popular here?
No.
A customer likes that kind of dance.
I'm dancing especially for him.
Who's it?
Shang Bieli, the commander-in-chief of Jinwu Guards.
Every time he comes, he asks me to dress like this
and dance behind sheer curtains.
He never asks to meet me
but is generous with tips.
Sounds like a good job.
Mr. Shang is surly
and scary.
I gotta go.
He'll be angry if I'm late.
Does Mr. Shang
have some special fetishes?
Before Gaya's tribe
fights with their enemies,
she also gets dressed like this
to pep the soldiers up.
I was attracted by her
at first sight.
Gaya.
Gaya?
Gaya.
Gaya.
So Shang Bieli
has a secret crush on Lady Gaya?
Does he know Gaya's death
was related to Jiang Xinbai?
Is that the reason why Shang Bieli
made things hard for Jiang Xinbai at the Ghost Market?
Does he know
Gaya was involved in the Zornia case?
Seems that the Inspection Office
is on bad terms with Jinwu Guards,
and Shang Bieli has a personal feud
with Jiang Xinbai.
Miss, where have you been?
I've been looking for you.
Go get changed.
We're next.
[Twelve Music House]
This way, please.
I know you have a keen nose.
Fortunately, I'm prepared.
I used the same rouge and perfume
as the other dancers.
Yan Nanxing.
Recognizing me doesn't mean
you don't have face blindness.
It must be the herbal smell on me
that distinguishes me from the other dancers.
I was surprised
to see you among those sultry dancers.
You admit it?
Admit what?
You didn't deny it,
so I'll take it as a "yes."
Yan Nanxing.
You shouldn't
be here.
You're reckless.
If something happens,
I can't guarantee
I can save you.
I don't need you to save me.
Tell me.
You invited me
to the place where Jinwu Guards gather.
What do you want?
Return my sketchbook.
You went to my house that night?
Yes.
I did.
You didn't remove my mask,
which confirms that
you have face blindness.
Give it to me.
Or I'll reveal your secret
in front of
those Jinwu Guards.
You'll be in a tight spot.
Yan Nanxing.
I never planned
to keep your sketchbook.
That night,
after I left your place,
I thought it over.
I thought I was caring for you,
but it only led to misunderstandings.
So?
So,
tomorrow,
come to the Inspection Office to get it yourself.
No.
If it's a trap and I fall into it,
I'll be fish in a barrel.
I don't trust you.
Then I'll send it to Blossom Beauty.
Will that do?
That's even worse.
I run a business there.
You're the chief constable.
Your presence in my salon
will have a bad impact.
Then what is your advice?
My advice?
If you're sincere,
you should bring it to me tonight.
I don't want to
bring such an important thing
to Jinwu Guards' turf.
Zornia.
You smell like Zornia.
It's fine.
He's drunk.
Go. Go.
Go do your thing.
She smells like Zornia.
People who touch Zornia
will become lethargic.
She looks just fine.
She came down from the 2nd floor.
Could it be that
someone's hidden Zornia
in a room on the second floor?
She went there
and got its smell on her.
Someone actually dares
to hide Zornia under the nose
of the chief constable.
How audacious…
Who are you?
Sorry.
Wrong room.
Sorry.
How's it?
Find anything?
It surprises me
that they used such a secretive method
to avoid attention.
It seems that
the confiscation of the Zornia at Heman
led to a shortage of it in the capital.
So,
they used another way to transport Zornia.
It's more complicated,
but at least
the supply is maintained for now.
Besides,
it's more secretive.
I've long heard that Shang Bieli's got his hands dirty,
taking a cut of all business
and allowing
his subordinates to get involved with Zornia.
Keep your voice down.
Shang Bieli
is on the second floor.
Mr. Jiang!
Mr. Jiang, you're abstinent from worldly pleasures.
You usually
don't come to places like this.
What brought you…
You're meeting with a pretty girl.
It makes sense now.
She looks so familiar.
Is she the one who took you hostage
at the Ghost Market that day?
Mr. Jiang,
you don't mind dying
as long as it's for a pretty girl, right?
What can I do for you today?
Mr. Shang.
What's wrong?
Are you afraid of my coming?
I am afraid.
I'm afraid I can't help
but kill you.
Kill me?
Okay.
But I doubt
you're capable of that.
Then let's find out
if I'm capable of that or not.
You
Shut up.
Only kids fight.
So impulsive.
This place is luxurious.
Everything here looks expensive.
What if you break something and have to pay?
You're still in debt to me!
No fighting.
Mr. Shang.
Mr. Shang.
I'm really sorry.
Well,
I intervened
to save you from being bullied by him.
The thing
on his waist
may be a hidden weapon.
Don't fall into his trap.
Who on earth are you?
I
run Blossom Beauty.
I'm Yan Nanxing.
You're the owner of Blossom Beauty?
It's gained a lot of fame lately.
You flatter me.
It's all thanks to the help of Jinwu Guards.
My help?
Aren't you with him?
How is that possible?
We barely know each other.
I detest him.
By the way,
I've been thinking about
treating you to dinner.
But I'm busy today.
Another time,
another time,
I'll make a formal apology to you.
What?
Let go of me.
Shang Bieli.
I'm warning you.
The duty of Jinwu Guards
is to protect the capital
and keep the people safe.
Please show some self-discipline.
Don't disappoint His Majesty
and the people.
He's drunk.
Ignore him.
What are you talking about?
How could you be so rude to Mr. Shang?
Go home now.
I'm drunk?
Go home and reflect on yourself.
I'll treat you to dinner another time.
Drunk? Me?
Who's drunk?
You're drunk.
He's drunk.
Shut up. Let's go.
Wait for me.
I meant well.
I helped you a lot.
You should thank me.
Without me,
could you have gotten out so quickly?
Why are you silent?
Are you angry?
You feel embarrassed?
Are you really angry?
No.
Then why didn't you say anything?
I want to
thank you.
Thank me?
For what?
Today,
if you hadn't
invited me to Twelve Music House,
I wouldn't have found
such an important clue.
This time,
you did me a favor.
I owe you one.
I'll repay you.
Good.
I'll hold you to that.
You must
repay me properly.
Sure.
I want you…
to find someone for me.
No problem.
You agreed?
I'll tell you
about the details later.
But
you still have to
have my sketchbook delivered to me.
I'm leaving.
Wash your hair.
My hair?
That woman forced Jiang Xinbai
into that room,
but he escorted that woman out.
Who on earth is that woman?
What makes her special?
Be careful!
Be careful, Ruoqian.
Be careful, Ruoqian.
-It's you.
-It's you.
Miss,
we meet again.
Why did you fall from up there?
This kitten,
she went up the tree
and got stuck there.
I went up to save her,
but I slipped and fell down.
Are you okay?
Fortunately,
your carriage saved us.
I'm asking the kitten.
Looks like
I broke your carriage.
Your carriage must be expensive.
What do you think?
But for the sake of the kitten,
I'll let it slide.
Consider it as repaying your favor at the Ghost Market.
I have no money to pay for it anyway.
I'll just give you a flower
for the cat as compensation.
Why are you giving me a flower?
Because women
are like flowers that will wither eventually?
Of course not.
This kind of flower
represents good luck.
I wish you all the best.
Brat.
How dare you!
Come out!
Miss,
I'll take my leave.
Ruoqian.
Here.
Here's the kitten.
Thank you, Ruoqian.
Thank you.
Hold it. Don't let her run away.
Ruoqian, you're amazing.
What a good kitten.
Dad.
Mom.
I'm back.
Welcome home.
Why are you back so late?
I read in a bookstore
for the whole afternoon.
On my way back,
I played with some kids.
I'll heat up some food for you.
I'll help Dad finish the work
before I eat.
Qian.
We're slaves.
Smithing is our family trade.
You need to be down-to-earth.
Stop having dreams
that will never come true.
Yes.
Ruoqian,
your dad is right.
You've been admitted to the Imperial Academy,
[Mrs. Liu]
but we can't afford the tuition.
I'll work part-time
to pay my tuition.
Even if you go to the Imperial Academy,
we're still slaves.
[Mr. Liu]
You can't be an official.
Why waste your time?
Even if I can't be an official,
I can still be a scholar
and become respectful.
Even if I'm a slave,
I can still be successful.
Since I'm the first slave
to get into the Imperial Academy,
in the future,
I can be the first slave
to get out of slavery with knowledge.
Liu Ruoqian worked for Cao Wenquan
as his accountant for a year.
He's the first slave
to get into the Imperial Academy in this dynasty.
Why is he suspicious?
On the night we went to the Ghost Market,
Liu Ruoqian resigned.
Right before the lockdown,
he left the Ghost Market.
He happened to leave
when Cao Wenquan
got into trouble.
He was either
tipped off
or given instructions
by Cao Wenquan.
What do you think, my lord?
But Cao Wenquan
didn't know we'd lock down the Market.
Right.
Hope it's just a coincidence.
Look into him carefully.
Don't wrongly accuse
a talented man.
Yes, my lord.
My lord.
I heard Jinwu Guards on patrol
say mockingly that
you went
to Twelve Music House last night
and almost fought with Shang Bieli again.
Ms. Yan
stopped it with a basket of greens.
What happened?
Who did they mock?
Yan Nanxing?
My lord,
your first reaction
is to defend Ms. Yan.
They didn't mock her.
They mocked you.
Have you
made up with her?
Go investigate.
Yes,
my lord.
[Blossom Beauty needs a diligent salesgirl]
[Blossom Beauty]
Let me see.
Recruitment notice.
Blossom Beauty needs a salesgirl
who's smart, hardworking,
and communicative.
You can do it.
We can do it too.
Me too.
She also needs to know medicine.
Do you know?
What about you?
No.
This is hard.
Ms. Yan is out.
Ms. Yan!
When do you open?
Everything is ready.
Everyone,
please come in.
Ms. Yan.
This recruitment notice…
Thanks to your love
for my salon,
business is booming.
I can't do all the work alone.
So,
I want to hire someone to help me.
If you have anyone in mind,
introduce her to me.
The wages I offer
are higher than average.
Stop talking. Let's go in.
Let's go.
Welcome, everyone.
Be careful.
Make yourself at home.
Make yourself at home.
Mrs. Bao,
if you know someone qualified,
recommend her to me.
I do know someone.
Who?
Me.
I can't afford to hire you.
Besides,
I don't dare let you work,
do I?
Ms. Yan,
Blossom Beauty is the first
beauty salon in the capital.
As the saying goes,
the first to try something new
is the bravest.
But inevitably,
some people
are prejudiced against you.
Look at those people.
They definitely think
this is not a legit business.
Moreover,
it's inappropriate for a girl
to leave home for work.
So if you want to hire help…
Mrs. Bao.
There's suddenly
a new wrinkle around your eye.
It came out again?
Why didn't anyone tell me?
Hurry.
Help her remove it.
Gosh. Poor you. A new wrinkle.
You deserve it.
Mr. Jiang.
Are you out early to catch criminals?
I'm here to see you.
Am I in trouble?
You helped me last night,
so I came to repay you.
You said you wanted to look for someone.
Who's it?
Mr. Jiang,
you're a man of your word.
You came all the way here to return the favor.
Tell me the name,
age, and facial features.
I don't know.
You don't know?
I don't know his name
or his age.
Nor do I know
his address,
family, or friends.
My intuition says
he's still alive.
So I came to the capital to look for him.
A man?
A man.
To be precise,
a young man.
He's around your age.
He's very important
to you?
Very important.
But you didn't give me any information.
I can't help you.
If you really want to find him,
you have to give me some clues.
The more detailed, the better.
But we were little back then.
I don't remember anything.
You have to remember something.
You want to find him,
so you have to think harder.
He…
He…
Forget it. I'll look for him myself.
Hello.
Are you the owner of Blossom Beauty?
You're the clerk from the Ghost Market?
Yes.
I want this job.
My name is Liu Ruoqian.
Nice to meet you.
Who's this?
He's not important.
You want this job?
But sorry,
you're not qualified.
Please leave.
I'll come to you if I think of something.
Liu Ruoqian?