Follow Your Heart (2024) s01e12 Episode Script
Episode 12
[Follow Your Heart]
[Episode 12]
So handsome.
Look at him.
Look.
That guy.
Who is he?
He's so handsome.
Look.
So handsome.
Elegant too.
Follow him.
Greetings, Boss.
Hello, ladies.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Get a grip.
Young man,
you're so handsome.
I'm Liu Ruoqian,
an Imperial Academy student.
Imperial Academy!
You're an Imperial Academy student?
You must know how to read.
I know a bit.
Then
read this recruitment notice
for me.
Blossom Beauty's hiring
women
Stop.
Women.
Only female workers.
That's because
you haven't
met me yet.
Yes, yes, yes.
I still only hire women.
Blossom Beauty wants
considerate workers who'll satisfy
customers,
right?
If I can do that
or
be better than other women,
do you still insist on
only hiring women?
Buddy.
Look.
I only have female customers.
The considerate service you said
is impossible
as men and women shouldn't be intimate,
right?
I have a clear
conscience.
Nonsense!
We don't mind.
-Yes, we don't mind.
-Yes, we don't mind.
-We don't mind.
-We don't mind.
Let me tell you.
Our shop has its principles.
Principles are set by people.
Just change them.
Boss.
Look.
Look at what the ladies said.
They're all open-minded.
The only one against it
is you.
If you
really have concerns,
I can dress up as a woman
in front of you.
Is this appropriate?
So appropriate.
-So appropriate.
-So appropriate.
Boss.
I’m determined
to get this job.
My biggest strength
is persistence.
Then I'll refuse you
persistently.
Then I'll visit daily,
persistently.
You
I'll work for free
during the probation.
Is that
sincere enough?
You'll
work for free?
I'll consider it.
For how long?
-What's there to consider?
-What's there to consider?
What's there to consider?
What's there to consider?
Ms. Yan.
A word, please.
Is everything okay?
Is there trouble?
Don't panic.
Mr. Jiang's here
to congratulate me
on my opening.
Check out
the new products.
Take a look around.
If you yell
so sternly at my shop,
it'll seem like
I offended the Inspection Office.
It'll
scare my customers away.
If you don’t
want to offend us,
don't hire Liu Ruoqian.
Why?
You should know
he worked in Ghost Market,
so it's clear
who his boss was.
I know.
But his boss is guilty,
not him.
I hope he wasn't involved.
But you can't be sure
or guarantee it.
So,
don't hire him first.
Wait till I figure it out.
Come back.
Hey.
Is this how you constables
do things?
You all talk down
to people
like we're suspects.
I-I won't argue with you.
But this time,
you must trust me.
Why should I?
I'm the one hiring.
Besides,
he seems nice.
Even working for free.
Mr. Liu, check this out for me.
Okay.
[Blossom Beauty]
This is yours.
It's for whitening.
Mr. Liu.
Introduce them to us.
Yes.
This is for wrinkles.
Mr. Liu.
What's its function?
This is for pimples.
This is for dark spots.
Mr. Liu.
Come here.
Mr. Liu.
Tell us how to
use this now.
Just apply it on your hands.
Rub it on the back of your hands.
Look again.
It's for softening skin.
I want ten boxes.
-Me too!
-Me too!
Everyone has a share.
Try it out first.
Give me a moment.
Okay.
Boss.
The displayed products
are almost sold out.
Don't forget to collect the payments.
Liu Ruoqian,
right?
Why are you
so eager to work here?
Because the salary's high.
Frank!
I admire your sincerity.
I
You're hired!
Great!
Great!
Thank you, Boss.
Congratulations, Mr. Liu.
Honored guests,
come and pay here.
I've to get more.
My lord.
Was anything
off about Liu Ruoqian today?
Nothing suspicious.
He was swamped
as he was alone
without Ms. Yan.
It's nearly
Blossom Beauty's closing time.
Go get Liu Ruoqian here.
[Blossom Beauty]
Ladies.
Your salves have been packaged.
Thank you, Sir.
Bye, Sir.
Take care.
Liu Ruoqian.
You are
[Inspection Office]
Liu Ruoqian.
Do you know why I called you
here?
No, I don't.
It's the Inspection Office,
so of course it involves
a serious crime.
Of course.
I'll answer your questions
to the best of my ability.
What was your monthly salary
at Ghost Market's pawn shop?
50 coppers per month.
One day off every ten days.
50 coppers?
Being Cao Wenquan's accountant
was risky
business.
Were you satisfied
with such a low pay?
That's an overstatement.
Accounting
isn't risky business.
No other income?
I only earn what I deserve.
You sure are eloquent.
Do you know
Cao Wenquan was dealing in Zornia?
I never asked
about the details of
his business.
I was just in charge of accounting.
The minute you left your job
at Ghost Market,
Cao Wenquan got into trouble.
Just a coincidence?
Yes, a coincidence.
Liu Ruoqian.
As a third-generation slave descendant,
you worked so hard to get into Imperial Academy.
You shouldn't get involved in such disputes.
I'm giving you a chance
to tell us
all you know about
Cao Wenquan now.
Or else,
your next interrogation
will be
in prison
with torture tools.
My lord.
I don't know much
about Mr. Cao's business.
But he
often received huge funds.
I'd note down the time.
Then he'd mark the information
with a special symbol.
What else?
Also
Once a month, a Jinwu Guard would come
to our pawn shop
to collect gift money.
Which Jinwu Guard?
Shang Bieli?
It was either him
or his subordinates.
Liu Ruoqian.
If Mr. Cao looks for you,
do you know what to do?
Don't worry.
Mr. Cao used to
be my boss,
but he's harming people
with Zornia.
If I see him,
I'll immediately
inform the Inspection Office.
You may leave.
I'll take my leave.
My lord.
It seems Shang Bieli's involved
in the Zornia case.
Can we trust this student?
A slave descendant
with a clear conscience
and a decent reputation
in his neighborhood.
Judging from his attitude
and tone,
he should be a righteous person.
Most importantly,
we should trust
Yan Nanxing's
discernment in judging people.
[Longxin Teahouse]
Do you know him?
Mr. Li.
No.
This girl ordered
a bunch of delicacies
and a pot of Moon River tea.
Other customers order
by the cup.
But she
ordered a pot.
Let's go
have a look.
Miss.
Do you know
my Young Sir?
What was that for?
Go to the government for that.
Pay the bill now.
Twenty taels.
Twenty taels?
So much?
Trying to dine and dash?
How dare you stir up trouble in my turf?
Guards!
Guards!
No, no, no.
I'm not making a scene.
Attack!
Hold it!
Do you know my Young Sir?
Mr. Li.
Is it appropriate
for a bunch of grown men
to bully a lady
in broad daylight?
Me?
Thank you.
How am I bullying her?
She doesn't want to pay
and made a scene.
Look how she's hurt him.
I didn't make a scene. I
Don't come over.
He's too weak.
I just touched him and he fell.
Who are you calling weak?
Mr. Li.
She doesn't look like
a troublemaker.
How about this?
Let her work to offset her debt.
Aren't we
short of workers?
She seems quite smart.
Work?
I may look like this,
but I'm very strong.
I know you're strong.
Since Mr. Lan asked,
you can
stay here to work.
I'm leaving. Let's go!
Well
Bravo!
Bravo!
Your Grace,
it's my honor to have you at Longxin Teahouse.
I’m waiting for Shang.
Don’t bother about me.
Your Grace.
It's dangerous for a noble like you
[Li Wufang]
with all sorts of people here.
Let me arrange a temporary guard
for you.
Temporary guard?
Tong Sai'er.
Yes!
What can I do for you?
A task for you.
Take good care of this guest.
Don't let anyone bully her.
If anyone tries to be unruly,
teach them a lesson.
Yes.
If you take good care of her today,
I'll consider you for
full-time employment.
Boss.
Alright.
Take care of this distinguished guest.
Enjoy the tea and opera.
Ms. Yan.
You have
a good appetite as usual.
Your shop's now famous in the capital,
but you still
took the time to eat here.
Any wise words today?
Have this too.
Buddy.
The Mr. Cao
you introduced to me
can't be found.
I heard he's also a crook.
Who would've known?
Any other informants
in the capital?
There's one more place.
But
What?
But its nature
is different from Ghost Market.
Elaborate.
Longxin Teahouse,
exclusive to
officials and nobles.
Commoners
can't enter?
Longxin Teahouse's boss comes from
a prominent family.
He has countless businesses
just in the capital.
Their fruits
and tea
are costly.
Commoners
can't afford them.
Like the Moon River tea
exclusive to them
is the cream of the crop.
If I get there,
who should I
look for to get info?
Well
It's hard to say.
Got it.
On days with
the number 8,
an informant will be
selling info there.
Number 8?
Isn't it the 28th today?
Yes.
As long as you form
a symbol
on the table,
someone will
come talk to you.
It's a complex symbol.
Let me tell you.
It's top secret.
First, after you go in
[Longxin Teahouse]
Bravo!
Miss.
Here are your tea and snacks.
Buddy.
Is he here?
Enjoy.
Form the symbol
and someone
will come talk to you.
You're that
Say something.
Say something?
Sir.
Like Young Sir.
Yes.
Another yes.
A good omen.
A good omen?
Miss.
You'll meet him soon.
How so?
It's all contained in metaphysics.
Three to five days?
It's the cost.
Fifty taels.
Fifty taels?
Fifty taels
for a few words?
Aren't you robbing me?
Do you know the rules?
You're immoral.
I'm immoral?
Yes, you are.
Who?
You.
-How dare you call me immoral?
-Wait.
Your Grace.
I know her.
Leave it.
Yes.
Attention!
This lady's a fraud!
She won't pay for fortune-telling!
Pay up!
Everyone, look!
It's this lady!
How dare you get physical?
Shut up.
You want 50 taels
for a few words?
You're the fraud.
Who
put you up to this?
A-A buddy of mine
said
there's a
rich but stupid woman
looking for someone.
So he asked me to go to
Longxin Teahouse
Bah!
That waiter?
Yes.
He called me stupid?
I'll teach you a lesson,
you fraud
You call him a fraud,
but aren't you one too?
What a small world,
Persian Witch.
The dancer at Ghost Market?
Your Grace.
What happened last time
was an accident.
I didn't mean
to tease you.
Here.
Have some tea.
I haven't touched this cup.
This cup of tea
isn't enough to make amends.
How about this?
I run
a cosmetics shop,
Blossom Beauty.
I'll give you
a 50% discount for life.
I don’t care for that.
You know
you offended me.
It's
child's play for me to kick you out
of the capital.
Since you are here,
Your Grace
Why don't you show me the way?
There is a way.
What’s your relationship
with Jiang Xinbai?
Why are you shocked?
With Mr. Jiang skills,
how could you abduct him?
Do you think I'm a fool?
You and Jiang Xinbai
are either close
or
you have something on him.
Jiang Xinbai.
You sure are a character.
You even have a feud with your sister.
Does she not know
Xinbai's face blind?
How can I leverage this?
Say something.
Your Grace.
You and Mr. Jiang
are siblings.
Just ask
your brother directly.
Why make it difficult
for a commoner like me?
Go home
and put in some effort.
It's best to
simplify things.
Is that a threat?
N-No.
Did you tell Xinbai
what I told you that day?
No.
Really?
Yes.
I shall take my leave.
I'm not done yet.
Stop there!
Wait.
Don't you recall meeting at Ghost Market?
I even praised you.
How lively.
Commander Shang.
Save me.
Who are you?
How arrogant.
I am Jinwu Guards' commander-in-chief,
Shang Bieli.
Who are you?
I'm Tong Sai'er.
A foreigner?
You'll still get the same treatment.
Your crimes will be
punished accordingly!
Stop!
My lord.
Mr. Shang.
Oh no.
Will Jinwu Guards
arrest us?
Commander Shang.
My buddy and I were just
messing around.
It's not a private fight.
Right, buddy?
Say something.
Buddy!
Why is he so strange?
He's even wearing a mask.
Is he my Young Sir?
Let's take a look.
Is this a joke too?
She's just playful
Public disturbance!
Arrest her!
Yes!
Good buddies, right?
Not really
Arrest her too!
Suoluo.
I'm busy.
I'll meet you
another day.
Mr. Shang.
I've verified it.
Yan Nanxing did
go to Heman then.
So I caught
the right person.
Let's wait and see
if Xinbai
will come pick her up.
What's with
the ruckus outside?
Why was Xinbai's
abductor here?
Is this place unsafe?
Shang Bieli took my money.
He won't let anything happen to me.
Jiang Xinbai
is clinging to me
like a leech.
Mr. Li.
Why don't you
send me out of the capital?
Don't worry.
I'll arrange it soon.
[Jinwu Guards]
Bro!
Here, here, here.
Well, it was a misunderstanding
today.
In the martial world
So noisy!
Shut up!
Buddy.
Buddy
He has a bad temper.
Let me explain
Cut the crap!
Forget it.
I'll spend the night behind bars.
I mean,
with your skills
and temper outside,
I thought you
were a heroine.
You're scared just
by being in prison.
W-What's wrong?
That's not why I'm crying.
Then why are you crying?
How dare you ask me?
Fine.
I shouldn't ask you.
Even if you're
not sleeping,
I'm going to sleep.
Please cry
quietly.
I
How dare you sleep?
Get up!
Get up!
Stand up!
You
-Hurry!
-What do you want?
-Get up!
-What do you want?
I want compensation!
What's there to compensate for a portrait?
Will you pay me?
-Will you pay me?
-You…
-Will you pay me?
-What are you doing?
Yes, yes.
I'll pay, happy?
I'll pay.
Let me tell you.
I have
magical hands.
Not just a portrait;
it'd only take me 15 mins
to fix
a person's face.
Really?
Of course.
Well, my name's Yan Nanxing.
And you?
Tong Sai'er!
Tong Sai'er.
What a nice name.
Well,
who's it in
that portrait?
Why are you
suddenly silent?
Didn't you ask me
to fix the portrait?
If I don't know who it is,
how'd I fix it?
Fine.
Forget it.
I'm unlucky enough today.
Let's talk about
your troubles later.
You said you'd
fix it for me.
Tell me
how you'd fix it.
Sai'er.
Here's the thing.
Look.
To fix the portrait,
we've to get out first.
How can we fix it
in here?
Then how do we get out?
How?
How?
Good question.
Poison Girl.
We meet again.
Why are you here?
Here to get me out?
What else?
Would I stay here myself?
Let's go.
Okay.
Miss.
Who are you?
Tong Sai'er.
Tong
You and her
Actually,
we aren't close.
We're very close.
You promised
to fix my portrait.
Ms. Yan.
Mr. Jiang said
to take you away.
Just you.
It's an emergency.
She's like
a freebie.
Please.
Do you think this is your home?
This is Jinwu Guards' prison.
They're our
arch enemies.
I'm overstepping bounds to take you out.
If it's too hard for you,
I won't go out.
Looking for me?
How could you threaten me?
Thanks. Let’s go.
My lord.
She's here.
Thank you
for saving us.
Yan Nanxing.
You must be crazy
to break into Jinwu Guards' prison.
I didn't!
They arrested me.
How many times
have you endangered yourself?
Do you have
multiple lives?
Don't worry about me.
Just don't drag me
into your perils.
You
Mr. Jiang.
Taking someone from my prison
without saying goodbye?
And yet
you still came.
I've never seen you
so anxious about a woman.
Are you bewitched?
How do I look
anxious?
Aren't you?
In that case,
I'd like to see
my
Why are you
so rude?
You haven't
apologized to me.
Now you're bullying her.
I'll scold him for you.
You
Y-Y-You? Are you serious?
Aren't you ashamed
bullying two frail ladies
as a grown man?
Listen.
Bully us again
and I'll I'll
get you arrested!
Let's go.
Get you arrested!
Did I hear it right?
Get me arrested?
Report to you or me?
She can report to the Inspection Office.
Fresh candied haws!
Candied haws!
How much is it?
Five coppers.
Here.
Five coppers for one.
Forget it.
I
Boss.
You're back.
Yes.
With a little tail.
It's really a little tail.
This little tail
is amazing.
If the portrait's not fixed,
she won't leave.
A portrait?
What portrait?
Shall I draw another one
for you?
R-Ruoqian, hold this for me.
I'll be back soon.
Wait, wait, wait.
My shop is here.
I won't run.
I
Hello.
I'm Liu Ruoqian.
What's your name, Little Tail?
What little tail?
I have a name.
I'm Tong Sai'er.
Tong Sai'er.
What's wrong?
A thank you isn't enough?
You even came to me.
Why did you go to Longxin Teahouse
yesterday?
Is it
related to the person
you were looking for?
Jiang Xinbai and Jinwu Guards don't get along.
What if Young Sir's
really a Jinwu Guard?
He'll ruin things.
No.
I heard
Longxin Teahouse's
Moon River tea's delicious.
I went to try it.
Who knew I'd run into
someone I didn't want to meet.
Are you
referring to
Shang Bieli
or Suoluo?
Why ask when you already know?
Yan Nanxing.
Don't mess with
either of them.
I can't always
be by your side to protect you.
Mr. Jiang.
Why do you still not get it?
It's because
you're always around me
that I'm in danger.
Without you around,
I might even
get along well with them.
So I'm hindering you
from making friends?
I dare not
make friends again
for the rest of my life.
Yan Nanxing.
It's fine if you don't
see me as a friend.
But I told myself
I must
protect you
if I run into you again.
It's my promise to myself.
It has nothing to do with
your appreciation.
Ridiculous.
What appreciation?
My lord means
you can't refuse his kindness toward you.
Nonsense!
He's just stubborn.
Will it kill you to apologize?
A vertical stroke.
A left-falling stroke.
Yes.
A right-falling stroke.
A dot.
A vertical stroke.
A left-falling stroke.
A right-falling stroke.
Yes.
The word "heart" below.
A dot. A right curve and hook.
Yes.
This is the word "Blossom" in Blossom Beauty.
Blossom Beauty.
Yes.
Try it again.
Okay.
Boss!
Boss.
Boss, look.
Ruoqian taught me to read and write,
and told me the names of
all your products.
I just wrote this. Look.
You sure like
calling me Boss.
Boss.
Sai'er's very smart.
A quick learner.
She's illiterate,
but she grew up
in the mountains
and know all kinds of plants and spices.
She knows more than
I've learnt in medical books.
Salves are
identified by their main ingredients.
Sai'er can identify them
with a whiff.
Even I have to
consult her.
This is the Seven White Cream.
Its main ingredients include Angelica dahurica,
Atractylodes macrocephala, Ampelopsis japonica, Aconite,
and Poria cocos.
Its main function is
It is
Nourishing the skin.
Yes.
Nourishing the skin.
It helps lighten
dull skin.
In short, it's for
whitening, right?
Try one more.
This is
Fairy Powder.
Its main ingredient is Motherwort.
Function?
This little girl
can guess nearly
the full formula
with a whiff.
She's quite eloquent too.
She even remembers so many herbs.
One of you's uncouth
while the other's refined.
You get along well.
Sai'er.
I need time
to fix your portrait.
Since you've called me
your boss,
how about
staying in my shop for now?
Really?
Boss.
You're so nice to me, Boss.
Stop.
Calm down.
Listen.
I don't raise idle folk.
You can't stay here
for free.
You've to work for me.
I'll pay you
accordingly.
Yes.
I mean, no.
Why?
I'm still working for
Longxin Teahouse.
I can't just leave.
Don't worry.
It's just Longxin Teahouse.
I'll talk
to them.
Well,
I
I owe them money for a meal.
How much?
A little much.
Here.
Eat more.
Ruoqian.
Your noodles are delicious.
I'll make it for you again.
Here.
Eat more.
I've
already paid your debt
at Longxin Teahouse.
From now on,
just stay here at ease.
But Boss,
although you
paid my debt,
Longxin Teahouse's boss
Li Wufang
can't be trifled with.
I heard he owns several music houses
and restaurants
in the capital.
Besides,
his father and grandfather
are officials.
If you offend him,
he'll make your life miserable.
Boss.
Are we closing down?
Nonsense!
The capital is a place with laws.
Officials are
still under the law.
It's fine. Eat up.
Officials?
Boss.
You know an official too.
Yes.
Boss.
Go beg Mr. Jiang.
That horrid
That's a horrid choice.
He has no power.
Forget about it.
But I think
he's quite powerful.
High-ranking and skilled at fighting.
Kind and from a good family.
He also cares a lot about you.
Gentle and elegant.
And Boss
Stop, stop, stop.
Stop.
Let's eat first.
Come on.
Eat more.
Boss.
Could it be you like
the masked guy?
Shang Bieli?
You know him too?
Do you know why
he's always masked?
What does he look like?
No idea.
Masked?
In all these years,
no one's seen him
without a mask.
Ruoqian.
Has he been
living in the capital
or did he move here later?
He seems to have been here
for many years.
His background's
a bit mysterious.
Mysterious?
Could Shang Bieli
be Young Sir?
Why's he
always wearing a mask?
-Where does he live?
-Where does he live?
[Shang Residence]
He even sleeps with a mask.
What's he hiding
under his mask?
That's Tong Sai'er's knife.
Is she trying to kill Shang Bieli?
She wants to remove his mask.
Why's she so persistent?
Woman?
Assassin!
Go after the assassin!
It's you?
I
I can explain.
[Episode 12]
So handsome.
Look at him.
Look.
That guy.
Who is he?
He's so handsome.
Look.
So handsome.
Elegant too.
Follow him.
Greetings, Boss.
Hello, ladies.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Get a grip.
Young man,
you're so handsome.
I'm Liu Ruoqian,
an Imperial Academy student.
Imperial Academy!
You're an Imperial Academy student?
You must know how to read.
I know a bit.
Then
read this recruitment notice
for me.
Blossom Beauty's hiring
women
Stop.
Women.
Only female workers.
That's because
you haven't
met me yet.
Yes, yes, yes.
I still only hire women.
Blossom Beauty wants
considerate workers who'll satisfy
customers,
right?
If I can do that
or
be better than other women,
do you still insist on
only hiring women?
Buddy.
Look.
I only have female customers.
The considerate service you said
is impossible
as men and women shouldn't be intimate,
right?
I have a clear
conscience.
Nonsense!
We don't mind.
-Yes, we don't mind.
-Yes, we don't mind.
-We don't mind.
-We don't mind.
Let me tell you.
Our shop has its principles.
Principles are set by people.
Just change them.
Boss.
Look.
Look at what the ladies said.
They're all open-minded.
The only one against it
is you.
If you
really have concerns,
I can dress up as a woman
in front of you.
Is this appropriate?
So appropriate.
-So appropriate.
-So appropriate.
Boss.
I’m determined
to get this job.
My biggest strength
is persistence.
Then I'll refuse you
persistently.
Then I'll visit daily,
persistently.
You
I'll work for free
during the probation.
Is that
sincere enough?
You'll
work for free?
I'll consider it.
For how long?
-What's there to consider?
-What's there to consider?
What's there to consider?
What's there to consider?
Ms. Yan.
A word, please.
Is everything okay?
Is there trouble?
Don't panic.
Mr. Jiang's here
to congratulate me
on my opening.
Check out
the new products.
Take a look around.
If you yell
so sternly at my shop,
it'll seem like
I offended the Inspection Office.
It'll
scare my customers away.
If you don’t
want to offend us,
don't hire Liu Ruoqian.
Why?
You should know
he worked in Ghost Market,
so it's clear
who his boss was.
I know.
But his boss is guilty,
not him.
I hope he wasn't involved.
But you can't be sure
or guarantee it.
So,
don't hire him first.
Wait till I figure it out.
Come back.
Hey.
Is this how you constables
do things?
You all talk down
to people
like we're suspects.
I-I won't argue with you.
But this time,
you must trust me.
Why should I?
I'm the one hiring.
Besides,
he seems nice.
Even working for free.
Mr. Liu, check this out for me.
Okay.
[Blossom Beauty]
This is yours.
It's for whitening.
Mr. Liu.
Introduce them to us.
Yes.
This is for wrinkles.
Mr. Liu.
What's its function?
This is for pimples.
This is for dark spots.
Mr. Liu.
Come here.
Mr. Liu.
Tell us how to
use this now.
Just apply it on your hands.
Rub it on the back of your hands.
Look again.
It's for softening skin.
I want ten boxes.
-Me too!
-Me too!
Everyone has a share.
Try it out first.
Give me a moment.
Okay.
Boss.
The displayed products
are almost sold out.
Don't forget to collect the payments.
Liu Ruoqian,
right?
Why are you
so eager to work here?
Because the salary's high.
Frank!
I admire your sincerity.
I
You're hired!
Great!
Great!
Thank you, Boss.
Congratulations, Mr. Liu.
Honored guests,
come and pay here.
I've to get more.
My lord.
Was anything
off about Liu Ruoqian today?
Nothing suspicious.
He was swamped
as he was alone
without Ms. Yan.
It's nearly
Blossom Beauty's closing time.
Go get Liu Ruoqian here.
[Blossom Beauty]
Ladies.
Your salves have been packaged.
Thank you, Sir.
Bye, Sir.
Take care.
Liu Ruoqian.
You are
[Inspection Office]
Liu Ruoqian.
Do you know why I called you
here?
No, I don't.
It's the Inspection Office,
so of course it involves
a serious crime.
Of course.
I'll answer your questions
to the best of my ability.
What was your monthly salary
at Ghost Market's pawn shop?
50 coppers per month.
One day off every ten days.
50 coppers?
Being Cao Wenquan's accountant
was risky
business.
Were you satisfied
with such a low pay?
That's an overstatement.
Accounting
isn't risky business.
No other income?
I only earn what I deserve.
You sure are eloquent.
Do you know
Cao Wenquan was dealing in Zornia?
I never asked
about the details of
his business.
I was just in charge of accounting.
The minute you left your job
at Ghost Market,
Cao Wenquan got into trouble.
Just a coincidence?
Yes, a coincidence.
Liu Ruoqian.
As a third-generation slave descendant,
you worked so hard to get into Imperial Academy.
You shouldn't get involved in such disputes.
I'm giving you a chance
to tell us
all you know about
Cao Wenquan now.
Or else,
your next interrogation
will be
in prison
with torture tools.
My lord.
I don't know much
about Mr. Cao's business.
But he
often received huge funds.
I'd note down the time.
Then he'd mark the information
with a special symbol.
What else?
Also
Once a month, a Jinwu Guard would come
to our pawn shop
to collect gift money.
Which Jinwu Guard?
Shang Bieli?
It was either him
or his subordinates.
Liu Ruoqian.
If Mr. Cao looks for you,
do you know what to do?
Don't worry.
Mr. Cao used to
be my boss,
but he's harming people
with Zornia.
If I see him,
I'll immediately
inform the Inspection Office.
You may leave.
I'll take my leave.
My lord.
It seems Shang Bieli's involved
in the Zornia case.
Can we trust this student?
A slave descendant
with a clear conscience
and a decent reputation
in his neighborhood.
Judging from his attitude
and tone,
he should be a righteous person.
Most importantly,
we should trust
Yan Nanxing's
discernment in judging people.
[Longxin Teahouse]
Do you know him?
Mr. Li.
No.
This girl ordered
a bunch of delicacies
and a pot of Moon River tea.
Other customers order
by the cup.
But she
ordered a pot.
Let's go
have a look.
Miss.
Do you know
my Young Sir?
What was that for?
Go to the government for that.
Pay the bill now.
Twenty taels.
Twenty taels?
So much?
Trying to dine and dash?
How dare you stir up trouble in my turf?
Guards!
Guards!
No, no, no.
I'm not making a scene.
Attack!
Hold it!
Do you know my Young Sir?
Mr. Li.
Is it appropriate
for a bunch of grown men
to bully a lady
in broad daylight?
Me?
Thank you.
How am I bullying her?
She doesn't want to pay
and made a scene.
Look how she's hurt him.
I didn't make a scene. I
Don't come over.
He's too weak.
I just touched him and he fell.
Who are you calling weak?
Mr. Li.
She doesn't look like
a troublemaker.
How about this?
Let her work to offset her debt.
Aren't we
short of workers?
She seems quite smart.
Work?
I may look like this,
but I'm very strong.
I know you're strong.
Since Mr. Lan asked,
you can
stay here to work.
I'm leaving. Let's go!
Well
Bravo!
Bravo!
Your Grace,
it's my honor to have you at Longxin Teahouse.
I’m waiting for Shang.
Don’t bother about me.
Your Grace.
It's dangerous for a noble like you
[Li Wufang]
with all sorts of people here.
Let me arrange a temporary guard
for you.
Temporary guard?
Tong Sai'er.
Yes!
What can I do for you?
A task for you.
Take good care of this guest.
Don't let anyone bully her.
If anyone tries to be unruly,
teach them a lesson.
Yes.
If you take good care of her today,
I'll consider you for
full-time employment.
Boss.
Alright.
Take care of this distinguished guest.
Enjoy the tea and opera.
Ms. Yan.
You have
a good appetite as usual.
Your shop's now famous in the capital,
but you still
took the time to eat here.
Any wise words today?
Have this too.
Buddy.
The Mr. Cao
you introduced to me
can't be found.
I heard he's also a crook.
Who would've known?
Any other informants
in the capital?
There's one more place.
But
What?
But its nature
is different from Ghost Market.
Elaborate.
Longxin Teahouse,
exclusive to
officials and nobles.
Commoners
can't enter?
Longxin Teahouse's boss comes from
a prominent family.
He has countless businesses
just in the capital.
Their fruits
and tea
are costly.
Commoners
can't afford them.
Like the Moon River tea
exclusive to them
is the cream of the crop.
If I get there,
who should I
look for to get info?
Well
It's hard to say.
Got it.
On days with
the number 8,
an informant will be
selling info there.
Number 8?
Isn't it the 28th today?
Yes.
As long as you form
a symbol
on the table,
someone will
come talk to you.
It's a complex symbol.
Let me tell you.
It's top secret.
First, after you go in
[Longxin Teahouse]
Bravo!
Miss.
Here are your tea and snacks.
Buddy.
Is he here?
Enjoy.
Form the symbol
and someone
will come talk to you.
You're that
Say something.
Say something?
Sir.
Like Young Sir.
Yes.
Another yes.
A good omen.
A good omen?
Miss.
You'll meet him soon.
How so?
It's all contained in metaphysics.
Three to five days?
It's the cost.
Fifty taels.
Fifty taels?
Fifty taels
for a few words?
Aren't you robbing me?
Do you know the rules?
You're immoral.
I'm immoral?
Yes, you are.
Who?
You.
-How dare you call me immoral?
-Wait.
Your Grace.
I know her.
Leave it.
Yes.
Attention!
This lady's a fraud!
She won't pay for fortune-telling!
Pay up!
Everyone, look!
It's this lady!
How dare you get physical?
Shut up.
You want 50 taels
for a few words?
You're the fraud.
Who
put you up to this?
A-A buddy of mine
said
there's a
rich but stupid woman
looking for someone.
So he asked me to go to
Longxin Teahouse
Bah!
That waiter?
Yes.
He called me stupid?
I'll teach you a lesson,
you fraud
You call him a fraud,
but aren't you one too?
What a small world,
Persian Witch.
The dancer at Ghost Market?
Your Grace.
What happened last time
was an accident.
I didn't mean
to tease you.
Here.
Have some tea.
I haven't touched this cup.
This cup of tea
isn't enough to make amends.
How about this?
I run
a cosmetics shop,
Blossom Beauty.
I'll give you
a 50% discount for life.
I don’t care for that.
You know
you offended me.
It's
child's play for me to kick you out
of the capital.
Since you are here,
Your Grace
Why don't you show me the way?
There is a way.
What’s your relationship
with Jiang Xinbai?
Why are you shocked?
With Mr. Jiang skills,
how could you abduct him?
Do you think I'm a fool?
You and Jiang Xinbai
are either close
or
you have something on him.
Jiang Xinbai.
You sure are a character.
You even have a feud with your sister.
Does she not know
Xinbai's face blind?
How can I leverage this?
Say something.
Your Grace.
You and Mr. Jiang
are siblings.
Just ask
your brother directly.
Why make it difficult
for a commoner like me?
Go home
and put in some effort.
It's best to
simplify things.
Is that a threat?
N-No.
Did you tell Xinbai
what I told you that day?
No.
Really?
Yes.
I shall take my leave.
I'm not done yet.
Stop there!
Wait.
Don't you recall meeting at Ghost Market?
I even praised you.
How lively.
Commander Shang.
Save me.
Who are you?
How arrogant.
I am Jinwu Guards' commander-in-chief,
Shang Bieli.
Who are you?
I'm Tong Sai'er.
A foreigner?
You'll still get the same treatment.
Your crimes will be
punished accordingly!
Stop!
My lord.
Mr. Shang.
Oh no.
Will Jinwu Guards
arrest us?
Commander Shang.
My buddy and I were just
messing around.
It's not a private fight.
Right, buddy?
Say something.
Buddy!
Why is he so strange?
He's even wearing a mask.
Is he my Young Sir?
Let's take a look.
Is this a joke too?
She's just playful
Public disturbance!
Arrest her!
Yes!
Good buddies, right?
Not really
Arrest her too!
Suoluo.
I'm busy.
I'll meet you
another day.
Mr. Shang.
I've verified it.
Yan Nanxing did
go to Heman then.
So I caught
the right person.
Let's wait and see
if Xinbai
will come pick her up.
What's with
the ruckus outside?
Why was Xinbai's
abductor here?
Is this place unsafe?
Shang Bieli took my money.
He won't let anything happen to me.
Jiang Xinbai
is clinging to me
like a leech.
Mr. Li.
Why don't you
send me out of the capital?
Don't worry.
I'll arrange it soon.
[Jinwu Guards]
Bro!
Here, here, here.
Well, it was a misunderstanding
today.
In the martial world
So noisy!
Shut up!
Buddy.
Buddy
He has a bad temper.
Let me explain
Cut the crap!
Forget it.
I'll spend the night behind bars.
I mean,
with your skills
and temper outside,
I thought you
were a heroine.
You're scared just
by being in prison.
W-What's wrong?
That's not why I'm crying.
Then why are you crying?
How dare you ask me?
Fine.
I shouldn't ask you.
Even if you're
not sleeping,
I'm going to sleep.
Please cry
quietly.
I
How dare you sleep?
Get up!
Get up!
Stand up!
You
-Hurry!
-What do you want?
-Get up!
-What do you want?
I want compensation!
What's there to compensate for a portrait?
Will you pay me?
-Will you pay me?
-You…
-Will you pay me?
-What are you doing?
Yes, yes.
I'll pay, happy?
I'll pay.
Let me tell you.
I have
magical hands.
Not just a portrait;
it'd only take me 15 mins
to fix
a person's face.
Really?
Of course.
Well, my name's Yan Nanxing.
And you?
Tong Sai'er!
Tong Sai'er.
What a nice name.
Well,
who's it in
that portrait?
Why are you
suddenly silent?
Didn't you ask me
to fix the portrait?
If I don't know who it is,
how'd I fix it?
Fine.
Forget it.
I'm unlucky enough today.
Let's talk about
your troubles later.
You said you'd
fix it for me.
Tell me
how you'd fix it.
Sai'er.
Here's the thing.
Look.
To fix the portrait,
we've to get out first.
How can we fix it
in here?
Then how do we get out?
How?
How?
Good question.
Poison Girl.
We meet again.
Why are you here?
Here to get me out?
What else?
Would I stay here myself?
Let's go.
Okay.
Miss.
Who are you?
Tong Sai'er.
Tong
You and her
Actually,
we aren't close.
We're very close.
You promised
to fix my portrait.
Ms. Yan.
Mr. Jiang said
to take you away.
Just you.
It's an emergency.
She's like
a freebie.
Please.
Do you think this is your home?
This is Jinwu Guards' prison.
They're our
arch enemies.
I'm overstepping bounds to take you out.
If it's too hard for you,
I won't go out.
Looking for me?
How could you threaten me?
Thanks. Let’s go.
My lord.
She's here.
Thank you
for saving us.
Yan Nanxing.
You must be crazy
to break into Jinwu Guards' prison.
I didn't!
They arrested me.
How many times
have you endangered yourself?
Do you have
multiple lives?
Don't worry about me.
Just don't drag me
into your perils.
You
Mr. Jiang.
Taking someone from my prison
without saying goodbye?
And yet
you still came.
I've never seen you
so anxious about a woman.
Are you bewitched?
How do I look
anxious?
Aren't you?
In that case,
I'd like to see
my
Why are you
so rude?
You haven't
apologized to me.
Now you're bullying her.
I'll scold him for you.
You
Y-Y-You? Are you serious?
Aren't you ashamed
bullying two frail ladies
as a grown man?
Listen.
Bully us again
and I'll I'll
get you arrested!
Let's go.
Get you arrested!
Did I hear it right?
Get me arrested?
Report to you or me?
She can report to the Inspection Office.
Fresh candied haws!
Candied haws!
How much is it?
Five coppers.
Here.
Five coppers for one.
Forget it.
I
Boss.
You're back.
Yes.
With a little tail.
It's really a little tail.
This little tail
is amazing.
If the portrait's not fixed,
she won't leave.
A portrait?
What portrait?
Shall I draw another one
for you?
R-Ruoqian, hold this for me.
I'll be back soon.
Wait, wait, wait.
My shop is here.
I won't run.
I
Hello.
I'm Liu Ruoqian.
What's your name, Little Tail?
What little tail?
I have a name.
I'm Tong Sai'er.
Tong Sai'er.
What's wrong?
A thank you isn't enough?
You even came to me.
Why did you go to Longxin Teahouse
yesterday?
Is it
related to the person
you were looking for?
Jiang Xinbai and Jinwu Guards don't get along.
What if Young Sir's
really a Jinwu Guard?
He'll ruin things.
No.
I heard
Longxin Teahouse's
Moon River tea's delicious.
I went to try it.
Who knew I'd run into
someone I didn't want to meet.
Are you
referring to
Shang Bieli
or Suoluo?
Why ask when you already know?
Yan Nanxing.
Don't mess with
either of them.
I can't always
be by your side to protect you.
Mr. Jiang.
Why do you still not get it?
It's because
you're always around me
that I'm in danger.
Without you around,
I might even
get along well with them.
So I'm hindering you
from making friends?
I dare not
make friends again
for the rest of my life.
Yan Nanxing.
It's fine if you don't
see me as a friend.
But I told myself
I must
protect you
if I run into you again.
It's my promise to myself.
It has nothing to do with
your appreciation.
Ridiculous.
What appreciation?
My lord means
you can't refuse his kindness toward you.
Nonsense!
He's just stubborn.
Will it kill you to apologize?
A vertical stroke.
A left-falling stroke.
Yes.
A right-falling stroke.
A dot.
A vertical stroke.
A left-falling stroke.
A right-falling stroke.
Yes.
The word "heart" below.
A dot. A right curve and hook.
Yes.
This is the word "Blossom" in Blossom Beauty.
Blossom Beauty.
Yes.
Try it again.
Okay.
Boss!
Boss.
Boss, look.
Ruoqian taught me to read and write,
and told me the names of
all your products.
I just wrote this. Look.
You sure like
calling me Boss.
Boss.
Sai'er's very smart.
A quick learner.
She's illiterate,
but she grew up
in the mountains
and know all kinds of plants and spices.
She knows more than
I've learnt in medical books.
Salves are
identified by their main ingredients.
Sai'er can identify them
with a whiff.
Even I have to
consult her.
This is the Seven White Cream.
Its main ingredients include Angelica dahurica,
Atractylodes macrocephala, Ampelopsis japonica, Aconite,
and Poria cocos.
Its main function is
It is
Nourishing the skin.
Yes.
Nourishing the skin.
It helps lighten
dull skin.
In short, it's for
whitening, right?
Try one more.
This is
Fairy Powder.
Its main ingredient is Motherwort.
Function?
This little girl
can guess nearly
the full formula
with a whiff.
She's quite eloquent too.
She even remembers so many herbs.
One of you's uncouth
while the other's refined.
You get along well.
Sai'er.
I need time
to fix your portrait.
Since you've called me
your boss,
how about
staying in my shop for now?
Really?
Boss.
You're so nice to me, Boss.
Stop.
Calm down.
Listen.
I don't raise idle folk.
You can't stay here
for free.
You've to work for me.
I'll pay you
accordingly.
Yes.
I mean, no.
Why?
I'm still working for
Longxin Teahouse.
I can't just leave.
Don't worry.
It's just Longxin Teahouse.
I'll talk
to them.
Well,
I
I owe them money for a meal.
How much?
A little much.
Here.
Eat more.
Ruoqian.
Your noodles are delicious.
I'll make it for you again.
Here.
Eat more.
I've
already paid your debt
at Longxin Teahouse.
From now on,
just stay here at ease.
But Boss,
although you
paid my debt,
Longxin Teahouse's boss
Li Wufang
can't be trifled with.
I heard he owns several music houses
and restaurants
in the capital.
Besides,
his father and grandfather
are officials.
If you offend him,
he'll make your life miserable.
Boss.
Are we closing down?
Nonsense!
The capital is a place with laws.
Officials are
still under the law.
It's fine. Eat up.
Officials?
Boss.
You know an official too.
Yes.
Boss.
Go beg Mr. Jiang.
That horrid
That's a horrid choice.
He has no power.
Forget about it.
But I think
he's quite powerful.
High-ranking and skilled at fighting.
Kind and from a good family.
He also cares a lot about you.
Gentle and elegant.
And Boss
Stop, stop, stop.
Stop.
Let's eat first.
Come on.
Eat more.
Boss.
Could it be you like
the masked guy?
Shang Bieli?
You know him too?
Do you know why
he's always masked?
What does he look like?
No idea.
Masked?
In all these years,
no one's seen him
without a mask.
Ruoqian.
Has he been
living in the capital
or did he move here later?
He seems to have been here
for many years.
His background's
a bit mysterious.
Mysterious?
Could Shang Bieli
be Young Sir?
Why's he
always wearing a mask?
-Where does he live?
-Where does he live?
[Shang Residence]
He even sleeps with a mask.
What's he hiding
under his mask?
That's Tong Sai'er's knife.
Is she trying to kill Shang Bieli?
She wants to remove his mask.
Why's she so persistent?
Woman?
Assassin!
Go after the assassin!
It's you?
I
I can explain.