Follow Your Heart (2024) s01e18 Episode Script
Episode 18
[Follow Your Heart]
[Episode 18]
Boss.
Boss!
Boss.
Why's the princess here?
Well
Since you'd decided
against the marriage,
why did you mock her?
I didn't.
Sai'er.
With Ruoqian,
kindly ask the customers to leave.
Tell them we're closing early
as I'm sick.
Okay.
I'll go now.
Go.
So you purposely bullied her?
Pei Yaoyao
I'm sorry.
We're closing early today.
Come again next time.
How dare you call her ugly?
You
Look at you now.
Are you fit
to be one of the Jiangs?
This is not an ordinary blind date.
It concerns your prospects and future.
Don't you know
your situation's precarious?
Without Prime Minister Pei's protection,
how can you stay safe?
Mr. Pei might not dare
help me too.
What’s more,
he has to give up
his precious daughter.
You're too willful.
You’ve been
stubborn in Heman once.
Your first marriage
was reckless.
I didn't pursue it.
No matter what,
I must make sure your second marriage
doesn't go wrong.
You offended all the officials
with your Zornia investigation.
I tried to persuade you, but you didn't listen.
I know that with my power,
I can't protect you.
You can only let Mr. Pei
protect you
through marriage.
I don't want my marriage to be
tied down by interests.
Such a burdensome marriage
can't protect me at all.
How?
My father
was exiled and killed.
His marriage failed to protect him.
I was careless with my words.
When will you
become sensible?
You
[Fanhou Street]
Mr. Li.
Our shop's about to be ruined
by the constables.
Your father's nonchalant about it.
What
What should we do?
I'm not his real son.
Though my mom had me in an affair,
my grandfather's a high-ranking official.
What can Li Jun do?
He has to
accept being a cuckold.
I have to tell Lord Lu about this,
so he can support you.
Support?
I'm a maternal
grandson.
All these years,
my grandfather left the dirty work
to me,
while his dear grandson Lu Bo'an
is studying in Imperial Academy
to become a pillar of the country.
In times of peace,
all is just and fair.
When the Lu family's endangered,
I'll be the one abandoned.
Who is sneaking around?
What's going on?
Boss.
Someone was eavesdropping.
Get them.
Yes.
[Closed]
Why did you
ask Sai'er to call me over
at this late hour?
There's someone to meet.
Mr. Jiang.
How have you been?
General Nan.
You sure are something.
I searched everywhere,
only for you
to be hiding
under my nose.
He's a general after all.
Is this how you
treat guests from afar?
He's a fugitive.
I'm willing to take him in
and hide him.
What's wrong with doing some work
in return?
If you're concerned,
you can do it for him.
Wipe them clean.
-An imperial criminal?
-An imperial criminal?
Lower your voice.
Don’t get implicated.
If you took him in,
he mustn't be rotten.
Even if he is
an imperial criminal,
he must be wronged.
We trust you, Boss.
You really
trust me so much?
Of course.
I'll always trust you.
In that case,
Keep it a secret, okay?
Rumor has it that
you went to the South.
I was still guessing
which of the six
Southern countries you could be in.
I started
the rumor
to be inconspicuous
and sneak back
to the capital.
Why didn’t you
come look for me?
Why should I trust
a man who can't keep his word?
What do you mean?
What do you think?
Explain my crime first
before convicting me.
You said
you'd keep investigating in the capital.
But not long after you left,
Heman's magistrate and lieutenant
were replaced.
They soon became allies
with
Gongye and Tumen,
gaining greater momentum.
They even framed me
for embezzlement,
forcing me to run away.
You should know they were
sent by the Ministry of Personnel.
The Ministry of Personnel assigns
officials to their posts.
What?
Are you suspecting me?
At first,
I did.
Then why are you
looking for me now?
I know you solved
the Ghost Market's Zornia case,
eliminating a Zornia cartel
in the capital.
Just because the magistrate and lieutenant
were recommended by Li Jun,
you suspect he
and even the entire Ministry of Personnel
are overseeing the Zornia business?
As those two started framing me,
Li Jun went to His Majesty
to complain about me.
Is that just a coincidence?
Over the years,
all officials were
sent to Heman
through the Ministry of Personnel.
They're sealing off
a path.
I want to meet His Majesty,
but I haven't found a chance.
You're now a guilty official
who's running away.
Without evidence,
it's just nonsense.
His Majesty will only punish you.
It's not the right time
to meet him.
I know you're also watching the Li family.
How did you know?
We met when I was undercover
in the Lis' casino
to get evidence.
You didn't expose me then.
I guess you hoped
I'd find something.
Somewhat.
Come on, I bet you
just didn't recognize him.
So
what've you found out?
I'm only cleared of half
of my suspicions of you.
I'll tell you when they are
all cleared.
Fine.
I want to go
see Bieli first.
I know you two
had a misunderstanding,
so I didn't go to him,
in case I'd add fuel to the fire.
You can't see him now.
Why?
He might be
related to the Zornia case.
Some Jinwu Guards
are dealing with Zornia.
Impossible!
She saw it too.
He's too close to the Li family.
I've to be wary of him.
Evidence aside,
what you saw might not be true either.
Even if you put the evidence
in front of me,
I'd still believe him.
Why do you
trust him so much?
We have a deep brotherly bond.
We've experienced
near-death situations together.
But people change.
Sometimes, trust
can't be
explained.
But I only
believe in evidence.
General Nan.
You’re guilty now.
If Commander Shang
knows what happened to you
and wants to avenge you,
we can't stop him.
Right now,
you should hide for a while
before we make plans.
Then
I’ll have to disturb you for a while, Dr. Yan.
Y-You want to stay here?
My My place is very shabby.
I don't mind.
I do.
Her home's too far away.
It inconveniences your investigation in the capital.
Then I'll stay at your place.
No way.
I'm not used to living with others.
Where should I live then?
How about
he stays in Yuejiang's Residence?
Your mother won't betray you.
Besides,
no one would dare search Yuejiang's Residence.
Right?
But my mother and I
just had a fight.
There's no grudge between mother and son.
Look.
It's a good chance to make up with her.
That's a good idea.
You sure accept help readily.
It's settled then.
[Yuejiang's Residence]
General Nan, don't worry.
I will protect you.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Thank you, Mother.
Don't thank me.
It's not for your sake.
But we're hiding
an imperial criminal.
General Nan.
I hope you won't go out
and
don't wander around inside.
Don't move unless necessary.
Yes.
Mother.
Try to keep this from Grandpa
and Suoluo.
Especially Suoluo.
She's friends with Shang Bieli.
If he knows about this,
with how impulsive he is,
he might cause trouble.
Yes, Your Highness.
The less trouble, the better.
It saves us trouble.
Okay, I'll listen to you.
I won't tell her.
How can family members
keep secrets from each other?
Greetings, Mother.
Mother.
Even Dr. Yan, an outsider,
knows about it,
but you can't
tell me, your daughter?
Suoluo.
Be discerning about
what you say.
General Nan is Mr. Shang’s brother,
so he's my friend.
I won't betray him.
Also,
when it comes to my family's
safety and interests,
I've always been discerning.
Don't worry.
Your sister knows what to do.
It's all your fault.
If you didn't mess up the blind date,
Mr. Pei could've helped us
think of a way
to hide him.
Mother.
I know
you worked hard to arrange it for me.
But
because I'm in danger,
I'd
rather risk my life
than get others involved.
Are you confused?
What do you mean?
I'm setting up
a shield for you.
Mother.
You are my shield.
For my mother,
I'll also protect myself.
In my heart,
you're always my shield
and my weakness.
Forget it.
Let's not mention that now.
Just for now.
Don't think I'm annoying.
In this world,
only I'd worry
about your marriage.
And Nanxing.
She's been
worried sick for you.
Thank her now.
I
I will repay her.
Sure.
All right.
Go back now.
We'll leave now.
Leave it to me.
Go.
Let's go.
How do you want to repay me?
How do you want me to repay you?
I'll think about it.
Gaya.
Today is your birthday.
I'm here to talk to you.
I miss you so much.
What's General Nan doing?
Your Grace.
Today is Lady Gaya's birthday.
He asked us to set up an altar.
I'm on my way to report it to Princess.
Okay.
Gaya.
Why didn't you wait for me?
How are you doing over there?
-Wait for me
-General Nan.
My condolences,
General.
Actually,
I'd often heard about you
from Shang.
I've admired you for a long time.
By the way,
I should thank you.
Thank me?
For what?
You and your wife
officiated my brother's wedding in Heman.
They received
you and your wife's kindness.
Of course I should thank you.
You
know about it?
Of course.
He's my brother.
How could I not know?
What's wrong with you?
You know he's a fugitive.
Why didn't you stop him?
How dare he set up an altar in my residence?
Summoning ghosts and gods?
If someone's summoned here,
who'd pay for it?
But
I feel sorry for Nanxing
for having to keep it a secret.
In the future,
our family must make it up to her.
Gaya once said
Yan Nanxing and Jiang Xinbai will
have three marriages.
We've held
the first one for them.
The second and third ones
depend on their fates.
What did you say?
Get up!
What did you say?
Who has three marriages with whom?
Xinbai's bride in Heman
is Yan Nanxing?
Is it Blossom Beauty's Yan Nanxing?
Say something!
You dare to get married
but not admit it?
No wonder
You're always so indifferent,
but you treat her so well.
And you!
You're always so fussy,
but you can do anything for him.
You newlyweds
sure share a strong bond!
That's not it!
Back then,
we got married
to solve the case.
We just held a ceremony.
Nothing else!
W-W-What she s-said
is quite true.
Shut up!
Mother.
You shut up too!
Don't interfere
when I'm talking!
Get out!
All of you, get out!
Yan Nanxing.
Stay here.
I'll be outside.
If anything happens,
just call me at the door.
You went to great lengths to put on this show.
Are you satisfied?
You three
are already in costume.
Do you blame me for asking for a show?
Suoluo.
You two, stop arguing.
It's all my fault.
-Shut up!
-Shut up!
Yan Nanxing.
I order you to close down Blossom Beauty
and get out of the capital!
Why?
I didn't
come here for Jiang Xinbai
but for my own affairs.
I don't care.
I'm the Princess of Yuejiang.
Even if I abuse my power to punish you,
what can you do?
This is unfair.
Marriage
is between two people.
You've let your dear son off,
but
you're finding fault with me.
How dare you talk back?
Guards!
Kick her out!
Mother!
Be it the Heman wedding
or keeping it from you,
I did it all on my own.
It's unrelated to Yan Nanxing.
Jiang Xinbai.
Listen carefully.
Your marriage
concerns the whole family.
You can't be willful.
Tie her up!
Yes.
Don't you dare!
A country has its laws.
A family has its rules.
She didn't break the law.
She also divorced me long ago,
so she need not
abide by our family's rules.
Fine.
I'll show you
a 100 ways to make her
close down her shop
and get out of the capital!
What's wrong?
Do you not
receive male customers?
Who said that?
Today,
we'll only receive
male customers.
Sai'er, Ruoqian,
let's show these customers
our hospitality.
-Okay!
-Okay!
I'm really sorry, everyone.
Here.
This is a small token of appreciation.
Take it back to use it.
Thank you.
Sorry for the trouble.
Next time,
we'll serve you well.
Okay, thank you.
This is for you.
I'm really sorry.
Next time
What's wrong?
Nothing.
See you next time.
I'll give you a 50% discount.
Be gentle!
Ouch!
Be gentle!
Is this how you serve
customers?
I'll report you!
If you
aren't satisfied with our service,
you don't have to pay.
If you're here to make a scene,
I’ll have to report you
to the Inspection Office.
I remember.
You smashed so many things
in my shop just now.
Ruoqian.
You're familiar with our dynasty's law.
Tell us.
How long will they be detained
for smashing things?
70 days.
70?
Still wanna make a scene?
Move!
Move aside!
What are you looking at? Stop looking.
Remember to return our basket!
I'm so mad!
My head's about to explode!
You know what?
She bullied my men!
Suoluo.
Listen.
Use whatever method
you can
so Yan Nanxing
can't gain a foothold in the capital
and gets out of here.
The sooner, the better.
I know you're resourceful.
Don't tell me you can't.
You can, right?
Don't worry, Mother.
You must get it done.
Leave it to me.
Okay.
You'll be satisfied.
This fan's useless.
I'm so hot.
I'm so angry!
I've bought this house.
Please move out
in a day.
Here's the compensation fee.
Fine.
I still have Blossom Beauty.
I've also bought Blossom Beauty.
Please move out of it
in a day too.
You're Imperial Academy's chancellor,
yet you resort to such dirty tricks.
Ms. Yan.
I've already told you that
since you're my brother's friend,
you aren't my friend.
If you aren't my friend,
you're my enemy.
You chose it yourself.
Luckily,
I chose to be friends
with your brother.
He's stubborn,
but he isn't
indiscriminate and spiteful like you.
As an outsider,
you have no right to compare us.
If I can't stay here,
I'll find someplace else.
With money,
I won't have trouble finding a place.
I'm afraid no one here
would dare be your landlord.
Ms. Yan.
The world is vast.
Why don't you go somewhere else?
Don’t you worry about me.
This is still my home today.
Your Grace,
I won't send you off.
Take your time to pack up.
I forgot.
There are many people in the capital lately.
The inns are all full.
It won't be easy to find a place.
Bullying with your power!
One bad apple spoils the bunch!
That's the situation.
We'll be closed
for the time being.
Not necessarily, Boss.
I've written three petitions.
Report this to the Ministry of Revenue.
[To: Ministry of Revenue
From: Liu Ruoqian]
Report this to the Ministry of Personnel.
[To: Ministry of Personnel
From: Liu Ruoqian]
And this one
[To: His Majesty
From: Liu Ruoqian]
can be presented to His Majesty.
Although I haven't figured out
how I'd get it to His Majesty,
we can't sit back and do nothing
and let these nobles
bully us.
Ruoqian.
This is too troublesome.
Boss.
Let's take
the efficient route.
Tonight,
I'll sneak into Duke's residence.
With
this blade
on the Princess' neck,
she'll stop messing with us.
Boss.
Sai'er, Ruoqian.
These are your salaries
for this and next month.
Keep it well.
It’s enough for a while.
Wait, Boss.
We haven't worked for it yet.
How can we accept it?
Take it back.
Yes.
We can't accept this money.
Take it.
Just take it.
Don’t look down on me.
Do I give in
that easily?
Spend this money
slowly.
In a few days,
you'd have to return to work.
I'll reopen Blossom Beauty.
Then
where'd you be at these days?
Where are you going?
Me?
I have money.
I won't have trouble finding a place.
[Closed]
I know everything.
Did you find a place to go?
If you won't answer, it means no.
Come home with me.
Why?
Yan Nanxing.
For my mother and sister's
bullying,
I'll make it up to you.
Hide in my residence first
so my mother
won't come to you again.
Leave the rest to me.
Why should you make it up to me?
You did nothing wrong.
Besides,
we're not related.
If someone
sees me in your home,
it'll complicate things.
Yan Nanxing.
I've been busy with the Zornia case.
I didn't take care
of your conflict with my mother.
I'm sorry.
Just lie low
at my place for a while.
After this period,
I'll give you an explanation.
Well
if I'm living there for free,
am I under your care?
Yes.
[Blossom Beauty]
We haven't heard
from Yan Nanxing these days.
She must've
left the capital.
Has she really left?
Isn't this
what you want?
Yes.
My heart's at ease now.
Mother.
I helped you chase away Yan Nanxing.
So, you must promise me one thing.
What is it?
Nan Jifeng.
N-No.
Suoluo.
Why did you ask me here today?
To see someone.
Brother?
Brother!
Bieli?
I won't disturb
your reunion.
Brother.
Does Mr. Jiang
know about your visit?
He doesn't need to.
Brother, I'll take you away.
But now, I'm
Brother, he killed
Why do you still trust him?
Gaya did die
by Jiang Xinbai's weapon.
But he
didn't
kill her.
Gaya only committed suicide
to escape conviction
to protect me.
So that was what happened?
Bieli.
I heard from Mr. Jiang
that you're close to Li Jun's family
and that
there are Jinwu Guards dealing with Zornia.
Be honest.
Is that true?
It's just slander.
I saw with my own eyes
that he had a meal
with Lu Dingzhao and Li Jun.
What was that about?
Brother.
Do you trust me?
Of course I do.
Then come with me.
As for Jinwu Guards
dealing with Zornia,
I'll conduct
an investigation.
Let's consider
other matters in the long run.
Suoluo.
I’ll take him away.
If Jiang Xinbai gives you a hard time,
ask him to come to me.
I can handle
something so trivial.
However,
you must hide General Nan well.
Don't let anyone
know his whereabouts,
including me.
You two must decide carefully
when's the best time
to let His Majesty know
that General Nan's in the capital.
Got it.
Thank you.
Delicious.
Not bad, right?
I said I'll take care of you.
Why are you still working outside?
I had to deliver goods
to some regular customers.
Blossom Beauty's closed,
but I've to maintain
my customer base.
Didn't I tell you
not to go out for a while?
What if Mother finds out
you're still in the capital?
Those regulars won't betray me.
Don't worry.
I won't cause us any trouble.
Have some bamboo shoots.
Eat more. Here.
My lord.
S-Should I hide?
It's Yao.
He knows you're here.
What's wrong?
The guards of Yuejiang's Residence reported that
Shang Bieli took Nan Jifeng away.
Where to?
Our men lost them.
Did Suoluo
bring Shang Bieli home?
Keep eating.
Don't go out.
[Imperial Academy]
Xinbai, it's late.
What brings you here?
Where's Nan Jifeng?
I don't know.
Jiang Suoluo.
Why are you doing this?
To you,
the Zornia case comes first.
I understand that.
But is Yan Nanxing
more important than our family now?
I had no choice.
What does
Nan Jifeng leaving
have to do with Yan Nanxing?
Of course it's related.
She and Mother are in a fight.
What if she
spouts nonsense
outside
about us hiding
an imperial criminal?
You keep everything from me.
Even Yan Nanxing knows
more than me.
Yan Nanxing will never
hurt anyone
for her own selfish reasons.
Why are you so sure
she won't betray us?
Just because
she was once your woman?
Yes.
Because she's my woman.
I trust her.
I'm afraid you're blinded
by love.
Things only turned out like this
as you offended Mother for her.
So you couldn't tell right from wrong
and drove her away?
That was Mother's order.
As a child,
it's natural to share
their parents' burdens.
It's filial piety.
But if our parents are in the wrong,
we should point out the mistakes
instead of letting them be a laughingstock
by defending
their so-called dignity.
This is the real filial piety.
You have your reasons
and I have my reasons.
Your reasons?
Let's put aside Yan Nanxing.
You asked Shang Bieli to take away Nan Jifeng.
Ruling out your suspicion of Yan Nanxing,
what logic warrants that?
I told you.
This is the best-case scenario
for General Nan
and our family.
I have a clear conscience.
A clear conscience?
Suoluo.
You always say
I'm the one endangering
our family.
But have you ever thought about
how your actions
are really trapping our family
in injustice?
Benevolence, justice, loyalty, bravery.
This is our ancestral motto.
The Jiangs have earned great military merits for generations.
It's not for honor
but for the country
and the people.
As a Jiang descendant,
if you only care about our family's
safety and interests,
you'll truly be
letting our ancestors down.
Be it investigating Zornia
or saving Nan Jifeng,
I've lived up
to our ancestral
motto.
But what about you?
What have you done?
To think you're
Imperial Academy's chancellor.
Suoluo.
You've really let me down.
His Majesty conferred the title on me.
It's not up to you whether I deserve it or not.
I have work to do.
Goodbye.
[Episode 18]
Boss.
Boss!
Boss.
Why's the princess here?
Well
Since you'd decided
against the marriage,
why did you mock her?
I didn't.
Sai'er.
With Ruoqian,
kindly ask the customers to leave.
Tell them we're closing early
as I'm sick.
Okay.
I'll go now.
Go.
So you purposely bullied her?
Pei Yaoyao
I'm sorry.
We're closing early today.
Come again next time.
How dare you call her ugly?
You
Look at you now.
Are you fit
to be one of the Jiangs?
This is not an ordinary blind date.
It concerns your prospects and future.
Don't you know
your situation's precarious?
Without Prime Minister Pei's protection,
how can you stay safe?
Mr. Pei might not dare
help me too.
What’s more,
he has to give up
his precious daughter.
You're too willful.
You’ve been
stubborn in Heman once.
Your first marriage
was reckless.
I didn't pursue it.
No matter what,
I must make sure your second marriage
doesn't go wrong.
You offended all the officials
with your Zornia investigation.
I tried to persuade you, but you didn't listen.
I know that with my power,
I can't protect you.
You can only let Mr. Pei
protect you
through marriage.
I don't want my marriage to be
tied down by interests.
Such a burdensome marriage
can't protect me at all.
How?
My father
was exiled and killed.
His marriage failed to protect him.
I was careless with my words.
When will you
become sensible?
You
[Fanhou Street]
Mr. Li.
Our shop's about to be ruined
by the constables.
Your father's nonchalant about it.
What
What should we do?
I'm not his real son.
Though my mom had me in an affair,
my grandfather's a high-ranking official.
What can Li Jun do?
He has to
accept being a cuckold.
I have to tell Lord Lu about this,
so he can support you.
Support?
I'm a maternal
grandson.
All these years,
my grandfather left the dirty work
to me,
while his dear grandson Lu Bo'an
is studying in Imperial Academy
to become a pillar of the country.
In times of peace,
all is just and fair.
When the Lu family's endangered,
I'll be the one abandoned.
Who is sneaking around?
What's going on?
Boss.
Someone was eavesdropping.
Get them.
Yes.
[Closed]
Why did you
ask Sai'er to call me over
at this late hour?
There's someone to meet.
Mr. Jiang.
How have you been?
General Nan.
You sure are something.
I searched everywhere,
only for you
to be hiding
under my nose.
He's a general after all.
Is this how you
treat guests from afar?
He's a fugitive.
I'm willing to take him in
and hide him.
What's wrong with doing some work
in return?
If you're concerned,
you can do it for him.
Wipe them clean.
-An imperial criminal?
-An imperial criminal?
Lower your voice.
Don’t get implicated.
If you took him in,
he mustn't be rotten.
Even if he is
an imperial criminal,
he must be wronged.
We trust you, Boss.
You really
trust me so much?
Of course.
I'll always trust you.
In that case,
Keep it a secret, okay?
Rumor has it that
you went to the South.
I was still guessing
which of the six
Southern countries you could be in.
I started
the rumor
to be inconspicuous
and sneak back
to the capital.
Why didn’t you
come look for me?
Why should I trust
a man who can't keep his word?
What do you mean?
What do you think?
Explain my crime first
before convicting me.
You said
you'd keep investigating in the capital.
But not long after you left,
Heman's magistrate and lieutenant
were replaced.
They soon became allies
with
Gongye and Tumen,
gaining greater momentum.
They even framed me
for embezzlement,
forcing me to run away.
You should know they were
sent by the Ministry of Personnel.
The Ministry of Personnel assigns
officials to their posts.
What?
Are you suspecting me?
At first,
I did.
Then why are you
looking for me now?
I know you solved
the Ghost Market's Zornia case,
eliminating a Zornia cartel
in the capital.
Just because the magistrate and lieutenant
were recommended by Li Jun,
you suspect he
and even the entire Ministry of Personnel
are overseeing the Zornia business?
As those two started framing me,
Li Jun went to His Majesty
to complain about me.
Is that just a coincidence?
Over the years,
all officials were
sent to Heman
through the Ministry of Personnel.
They're sealing off
a path.
I want to meet His Majesty,
but I haven't found a chance.
You're now a guilty official
who's running away.
Without evidence,
it's just nonsense.
His Majesty will only punish you.
It's not the right time
to meet him.
I know you're also watching the Li family.
How did you know?
We met when I was undercover
in the Lis' casino
to get evidence.
You didn't expose me then.
I guess you hoped
I'd find something.
Somewhat.
Come on, I bet you
just didn't recognize him.
So
what've you found out?
I'm only cleared of half
of my suspicions of you.
I'll tell you when they are
all cleared.
Fine.
I want to go
see Bieli first.
I know you two
had a misunderstanding,
so I didn't go to him,
in case I'd add fuel to the fire.
You can't see him now.
Why?
He might be
related to the Zornia case.
Some Jinwu Guards
are dealing with Zornia.
Impossible!
She saw it too.
He's too close to the Li family.
I've to be wary of him.
Evidence aside,
what you saw might not be true either.
Even if you put the evidence
in front of me,
I'd still believe him.
Why do you
trust him so much?
We have a deep brotherly bond.
We've experienced
near-death situations together.
But people change.
Sometimes, trust
can't be
explained.
But I only
believe in evidence.
General Nan.
You’re guilty now.
If Commander Shang
knows what happened to you
and wants to avenge you,
we can't stop him.
Right now,
you should hide for a while
before we make plans.
Then
I’ll have to disturb you for a while, Dr. Yan.
Y-You want to stay here?
My My place is very shabby.
I don't mind.
I do.
Her home's too far away.
It inconveniences your investigation in the capital.
Then I'll stay at your place.
No way.
I'm not used to living with others.
Where should I live then?
How about
he stays in Yuejiang's Residence?
Your mother won't betray you.
Besides,
no one would dare search Yuejiang's Residence.
Right?
But my mother and I
just had a fight.
There's no grudge between mother and son.
Look.
It's a good chance to make up with her.
That's a good idea.
You sure accept help readily.
It's settled then.
[Yuejiang's Residence]
General Nan, don't worry.
I will protect you.
Thank you, Your Highness.
Thank you, Mother.
Don't thank me.
It's not for your sake.
But we're hiding
an imperial criminal.
General Nan.
I hope you won't go out
and
don't wander around inside.
Don't move unless necessary.
Yes.
Mother.
Try to keep this from Grandpa
and Suoluo.
Especially Suoluo.
She's friends with Shang Bieli.
If he knows about this,
with how impulsive he is,
he might cause trouble.
Yes, Your Highness.
The less trouble, the better.
It saves us trouble.
Okay, I'll listen to you.
I won't tell her.
How can family members
keep secrets from each other?
Greetings, Mother.
Mother.
Even Dr. Yan, an outsider,
knows about it,
but you can't
tell me, your daughter?
Suoluo.
Be discerning about
what you say.
General Nan is Mr. Shang’s brother,
so he's my friend.
I won't betray him.
Also,
when it comes to my family's
safety and interests,
I've always been discerning.
Don't worry.
Your sister knows what to do.
It's all your fault.
If you didn't mess up the blind date,
Mr. Pei could've helped us
think of a way
to hide him.
Mother.
I know
you worked hard to arrange it for me.
But
because I'm in danger,
I'd
rather risk my life
than get others involved.
Are you confused?
What do you mean?
I'm setting up
a shield for you.
Mother.
You are my shield.
For my mother,
I'll also protect myself.
In my heart,
you're always my shield
and my weakness.
Forget it.
Let's not mention that now.
Just for now.
Don't think I'm annoying.
In this world,
only I'd worry
about your marriage.
And Nanxing.
She's been
worried sick for you.
Thank her now.
I
I will repay her.
Sure.
All right.
Go back now.
We'll leave now.
Leave it to me.
Go.
Let's go.
How do you want to repay me?
How do you want me to repay you?
I'll think about it.
Gaya.
Today is your birthday.
I'm here to talk to you.
I miss you so much.
What's General Nan doing?
Your Grace.
Today is Lady Gaya's birthday.
He asked us to set up an altar.
I'm on my way to report it to Princess.
Okay.
Gaya.
Why didn't you wait for me?
How are you doing over there?
-Wait for me
-General Nan.
My condolences,
General.
Actually,
I'd often heard about you
from Shang.
I've admired you for a long time.
By the way,
I should thank you.
Thank me?
For what?
You and your wife
officiated my brother's wedding in Heman.
They received
you and your wife's kindness.
Of course I should thank you.
You
know about it?
Of course.
He's my brother.
How could I not know?
What's wrong with you?
You know he's a fugitive.
Why didn't you stop him?
How dare he set up an altar in my residence?
Summoning ghosts and gods?
If someone's summoned here,
who'd pay for it?
But
I feel sorry for Nanxing
for having to keep it a secret.
In the future,
our family must make it up to her.
Gaya once said
Yan Nanxing and Jiang Xinbai will
have three marriages.
We've held
the first one for them.
The second and third ones
depend on their fates.
What did you say?
Get up!
What did you say?
Who has three marriages with whom?
Xinbai's bride in Heman
is Yan Nanxing?
Is it Blossom Beauty's Yan Nanxing?
Say something!
You dare to get married
but not admit it?
No wonder
You're always so indifferent,
but you treat her so well.
And you!
You're always so fussy,
but you can do anything for him.
You newlyweds
sure share a strong bond!
That's not it!
Back then,
we got married
to solve the case.
We just held a ceremony.
Nothing else!
W-W-What she s-said
is quite true.
Shut up!
Mother.
You shut up too!
Don't interfere
when I'm talking!
Get out!
All of you, get out!
Yan Nanxing.
Stay here.
I'll be outside.
If anything happens,
just call me at the door.
You went to great lengths to put on this show.
Are you satisfied?
You three
are already in costume.
Do you blame me for asking for a show?
Suoluo.
You two, stop arguing.
It's all my fault.
-Shut up!
-Shut up!
Yan Nanxing.
I order you to close down Blossom Beauty
and get out of the capital!
Why?
I didn't
come here for Jiang Xinbai
but for my own affairs.
I don't care.
I'm the Princess of Yuejiang.
Even if I abuse my power to punish you,
what can you do?
This is unfair.
Marriage
is between two people.
You've let your dear son off,
but
you're finding fault with me.
How dare you talk back?
Guards!
Kick her out!
Mother!
Be it the Heman wedding
or keeping it from you,
I did it all on my own.
It's unrelated to Yan Nanxing.
Jiang Xinbai.
Listen carefully.
Your marriage
concerns the whole family.
You can't be willful.
Tie her up!
Yes.
Don't you dare!
A country has its laws.
A family has its rules.
She didn't break the law.
She also divorced me long ago,
so she need not
abide by our family's rules.
Fine.
I'll show you
a 100 ways to make her
close down her shop
and get out of the capital!
What's wrong?
Do you not
receive male customers?
Who said that?
Today,
we'll only receive
male customers.
Sai'er, Ruoqian,
let's show these customers
our hospitality.
-Okay!
-Okay!
I'm really sorry, everyone.
Here.
This is a small token of appreciation.
Take it back to use it.
Thank you.
Sorry for the trouble.
Next time,
we'll serve you well.
Okay, thank you.
This is for you.
I'm really sorry.
Next time
What's wrong?
Nothing.
See you next time.
I'll give you a 50% discount.
Be gentle!
Ouch!
Be gentle!
Is this how you serve
customers?
I'll report you!
If you
aren't satisfied with our service,
you don't have to pay.
If you're here to make a scene,
I’ll have to report you
to the Inspection Office.
I remember.
You smashed so many things
in my shop just now.
Ruoqian.
You're familiar with our dynasty's law.
Tell us.
How long will they be detained
for smashing things?
70 days.
70?
Still wanna make a scene?
Move!
Move aside!
What are you looking at? Stop looking.
Remember to return our basket!
I'm so mad!
My head's about to explode!
You know what?
She bullied my men!
Suoluo.
Listen.
Use whatever method
you can
so Yan Nanxing
can't gain a foothold in the capital
and gets out of here.
The sooner, the better.
I know you're resourceful.
Don't tell me you can't.
You can, right?
Don't worry, Mother.
You must get it done.
Leave it to me.
Okay.
You'll be satisfied.
This fan's useless.
I'm so hot.
I'm so angry!
I've bought this house.
Please move out
in a day.
Here's the compensation fee.
Fine.
I still have Blossom Beauty.
I've also bought Blossom Beauty.
Please move out of it
in a day too.
You're Imperial Academy's chancellor,
yet you resort to such dirty tricks.
Ms. Yan.
I've already told you that
since you're my brother's friend,
you aren't my friend.
If you aren't my friend,
you're my enemy.
You chose it yourself.
Luckily,
I chose to be friends
with your brother.
He's stubborn,
but he isn't
indiscriminate and spiteful like you.
As an outsider,
you have no right to compare us.
If I can't stay here,
I'll find someplace else.
With money,
I won't have trouble finding a place.
I'm afraid no one here
would dare be your landlord.
Ms. Yan.
The world is vast.
Why don't you go somewhere else?
Don’t you worry about me.
This is still my home today.
Your Grace,
I won't send you off.
Take your time to pack up.
I forgot.
There are many people in the capital lately.
The inns are all full.
It won't be easy to find a place.
Bullying with your power!
One bad apple spoils the bunch!
That's the situation.
We'll be closed
for the time being.
Not necessarily, Boss.
I've written three petitions.
Report this to the Ministry of Revenue.
[To: Ministry of Revenue
From: Liu Ruoqian]
Report this to the Ministry of Personnel.
[To: Ministry of Personnel
From: Liu Ruoqian]
And this one
[To: His Majesty
From: Liu Ruoqian]
can be presented to His Majesty.
Although I haven't figured out
how I'd get it to His Majesty,
we can't sit back and do nothing
and let these nobles
bully us.
Ruoqian.
This is too troublesome.
Boss.
Let's take
the efficient route.
Tonight,
I'll sneak into Duke's residence.
With
this blade
on the Princess' neck,
she'll stop messing with us.
Boss.
Sai'er, Ruoqian.
These are your salaries
for this and next month.
Keep it well.
It’s enough for a while.
Wait, Boss.
We haven't worked for it yet.
How can we accept it?
Take it back.
Yes.
We can't accept this money.
Take it.
Just take it.
Don’t look down on me.
Do I give in
that easily?
Spend this money
slowly.
In a few days,
you'd have to return to work.
I'll reopen Blossom Beauty.
Then
where'd you be at these days?
Where are you going?
Me?
I have money.
I won't have trouble finding a place.
[Closed]
I know everything.
Did you find a place to go?
If you won't answer, it means no.
Come home with me.
Why?
Yan Nanxing.
For my mother and sister's
bullying,
I'll make it up to you.
Hide in my residence first
so my mother
won't come to you again.
Leave the rest to me.
Why should you make it up to me?
You did nothing wrong.
Besides,
we're not related.
If someone
sees me in your home,
it'll complicate things.
Yan Nanxing.
I've been busy with the Zornia case.
I didn't take care
of your conflict with my mother.
I'm sorry.
Just lie low
at my place for a while.
After this period,
I'll give you an explanation.
Well
if I'm living there for free,
am I under your care?
Yes.
[Blossom Beauty]
We haven't heard
from Yan Nanxing these days.
She must've
left the capital.
Has she really left?
Isn't this
what you want?
Yes.
My heart's at ease now.
Mother.
I helped you chase away Yan Nanxing.
So, you must promise me one thing.
What is it?
Nan Jifeng.
N-No.
Suoluo.
Why did you ask me here today?
To see someone.
Brother?
Brother!
Bieli?
I won't disturb
your reunion.
Brother.
Does Mr. Jiang
know about your visit?
He doesn't need to.
Brother, I'll take you away.
But now, I'm
Brother, he killed
Why do you still trust him?
Gaya did die
by Jiang Xinbai's weapon.
But he
didn't
kill her.
Gaya only committed suicide
to escape conviction
to protect me.
So that was what happened?
Bieli.
I heard from Mr. Jiang
that you're close to Li Jun's family
and that
there are Jinwu Guards dealing with Zornia.
Be honest.
Is that true?
It's just slander.
I saw with my own eyes
that he had a meal
with Lu Dingzhao and Li Jun.
What was that about?
Brother.
Do you trust me?
Of course I do.
Then come with me.
As for Jinwu Guards
dealing with Zornia,
I'll conduct
an investigation.
Let's consider
other matters in the long run.
Suoluo.
I’ll take him away.
If Jiang Xinbai gives you a hard time,
ask him to come to me.
I can handle
something so trivial.
However,
you must hide General Nan well.
Don't let anyone
know his whereabouts,
including me.
You two must decide carefully
when's the best time
to let His Majesty know
that General Nan's in the capital.
Got it.
Thank you.
Delicious.
Not bad, right?
I said I'll take care of you.
Why are you still working outside?
I had to deliver goods
to some regular customers.
Blossom Beauty's closed,
but I've to maintain
my customer base.
Didn't I tell you
not to go out for a while?
What if Mother finds out
you're still in the capital?
Those regulars won't betray me.
Don't worry.
I won't cause us any trouble.
Have some bamboo shoots.
Eat more. Here.
My lord.
S-Should I hide?
It's Yao.
He knows you're here.
What's wrong?
The guards of Yuejiang's Residence reported that
Shang Bieli took Nan Jifeng away.
Where to?
Our men lost them.
Did Suoluo
bring Shang Bieli home?
Keep eating.
Don't go out.
[Imperial Academy]
Xinbai, it's late.
What brings you here?
Where's Nan Jifeng?
I don't know.
Jiang Suoluo.
Why are you doing this?
To you,
the Zornia case comes first.
I understand that.
But is Yan Nanxing
more important than our family now?
I had no choice.
What does
Nan Jifeng leaving
have to do with Yan Nanxing?
Of course it's related.
She and Mother are in a fight.
What if she
spouts nonsense
outside
about us hiding
an imperial criminal?
You keep everything from me.
Even Yan Nanxing knows
more than me.
Yan Nanxing will never
hurt anyone
for her own selfish reasons.
Why are you so sure
she won't betray us?
Just because
she was once your woman?
Yes.
Because she's my woman.
I trust her.
I'm afraid you're blinded
by love.
Things only turned out like this
as you offended Mother for her.
So you couldn't tell right from wrong
and drove her away?
That was Mother's order.
As a child,
it's natural to share
their parents' burdens.
It's filial piety.
But if our parents are in the wrong,
we should point out the mistakes
instead of letting them be a laughingstock
by defending
their so-called dignity.
This is the real filial piety.
You have your reasons
and I have my reasons.
Your reasons?
Let's put aside Yan Nanxing.
You asked Shang Bieli to take away Nan Jifeng.
Ruling out your suspicion of Yan Nanxing,
what logic warrants that?
I told you.
This is the best-case scenario
for General Nan
and our family.
I have a clear conscience.
A clear conscience?
Suoluo.
You always say
I'm the one endangering
our family.
But have you ever thought about
how your actions
are really trapping our family
in injustice?
Benevolence, justice, loyalty, bravery.
This is our ancestral motto.
The Jiangs have earned great military merits for generations.
It's not for honor
but for the country
and the people.
As a Jiang descendant,
if you only care about our family's
safety and interests,
you'll truly be
letting our ancestors down.
Be it investigating Zornia
or saving Nan Jifeng,
I've lived up
to our ancestral
motto.
But what about you?
What have you done?
To think you're
Imperial Academy's chancellor.
Suoluo.
You've really let me down.
His Majesty conferred the title on me.
It's not up to you whether I deserve it or not.
I have work to do.
Goodbye.