Everlasting Longing (2025) s01e23 Episode Script

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♪The evening breeze kisses my brows♪
♪Allows a cloud to stay for me♪
♪After a long time,
I still keep looking back♪
♪The sleepless universe accompanies me
as I sleepwalk♪
♪How can we stay together in a mirage♪
♪A vast desert, with no oasis in sight♪
♪Time takes away
the eternity I promised♪
♪Who can have your gentleness♪
♪Who still stays there♪
♪Finally, I silently endure
but cannot be saved♪
♪The sorrow of the world
turns into stars♪
♪Flowing over a few hills
with the moonlight♪
♪I wish to follow behind you
until we grow old♪
♪I will silently wait♪
=Everlasting Longing=
=Episode 23=
Why haven't you left yet?
Please wait.
I want to see your master.
Could you announce me, please?
Hold on a moment.
Qiluo, are you all right?
I'm fine.
Qiluo.
My Lady.
What's wrong?
Sir, how is my sister?
Nothing serious.
She caught a cold, affecting the pregnancy.
Resting for a few days will help.
Pregnancy?
Are you sure?
The pregnancy is two months along.
I'll prescribe some medicine.
Have her take it three times daily.
What's going on?
Who is the father?
Wait until she wakes up
and let her tell you herself.
I'm seeing the physician out.
Qimin is a man of few words.
We can't get anything out of him.
Qiluo has been hiding this from us.
She likely didn't want us to be concerned.
Qimin knows her better than anyone,
but he doesn't know
whether to keep covering for her.
Don't put him in a tough spot.
Two months pregnant.
She must've been through a lot.
What did you say?
Jun Qiluo is unmarried,
yet two months pregnant?
Lower your voice. Get out.
How could you ignore propriety and intrude?
Your sister is unvirtuous
and has done something disgraceful.
Propriety, you say?
If this gets out,
it'll ruin my reputation
and the honor of the Zheng family.
Who are you calling unvirtuous?
How dare you?
Shame on you.
I want to call it off.
Xiukun.
Do you think Qiluo is ashamed?
Of course not.
Qiluo has never
lived for herself.
Although I don't know what happened,
I think
it's her silent rebellion.
It's as if she wants to
live for herself once.
I will support whatever she decides.
But the Zheng family
Qiluo has done so much
for our family.
How can I be selfish?
If they cancel the engagement,
I won't make it hard for him.
You fools.
I've told you
to keep an eye
on Jun Qiluo!
You losers.
You achieve nothing for a reason.
Send some men
to teach that shop owner a lesson.
Make sure they rough him up so bad
that he won't even recognize himself.
Since last night,
many guards have surrounded the house.
Our people couldn't act all night.
Otherwise, how could we
have let Miss Jun act so quickly?
Send more people
to keep an eye on Pear Alley.
The moment
Jun Qiluo makes any move,
report immediately!
- Yes.
- Get lost!
Go.
Jun Qiluo,
I won't give you any chance.
(Savory Tavern)
Mr. Zheng, why the long face?
Miss Jun's a goner,
but there are other women out there.
There's plenty of fish in the sea.
- Exactly.
- Mr. Li, you're mistaken.
It's not about her.
What's troubling me is
which lady
I should pick next.
Impressive, Mr. Zheng.
Zheng Shuting.
My sister still cries for you.
Yet you're seeking new love.
- What?
- I have no ties with your family.
Stay out of it.
Spending our money
on drinks and studies,
pretending to be from a noble family,
and yet you abandon her
when she needs you the most.
You're a fraud.
You
- Mr. Zheng.
- What a fraud!
- Stop!
- What's going on?
What's this in broad daylight?
You
They put up a fight.
Well done.
- Well done.
- Indeed.
Serves him right.
He deserved it.
Someone like him
can be a fraud?
He deserves it.
I'm warning you.
The Juns gave you some dowry money
to help your family.
If you're calling it off,
return the money,
or I'll report you to the officials.
How ridiculous.
Serves you right.
Apple of Sodom.
- Right.
- I was drunk
and said some foolish things for pride.
I want to marry Xiukun.
I was upset and confused
and didn't know how to react.
I'll go apologize tomorrow.
I don't know why Xiukun likes you.
Young Master,
this is from the Yannan spies.
This is a portrait of Jun Feifan.
Jun Feifan?
The one in the portrait.
You scoundrel.
- Why are you following me?
- No, I'm not.
Why are you following me?
I'm no scoundrel.
Didn't I just help you?
Moreover,
do I look like a scoundrel?
Just admit it.
Your grin is creepy.
I'm warning you.
Keep following me,
and I'll give you a problem.
Where is Young Master?
(Jun Mansion)
Miss Jiangjuan,
the shop is rented.
I saw the owner sign it myself.
Great.
Qiluo's efforts paid off.
Come on.
Qiluo.
You're awake.
I heard someone picked on you.
No one picked on me.
Qiluo, the shop's signed.
Qimin supervised the signing.
Qiluo,
you must've endured so much.
You knew about it?
The father
It's a long story.
I'll find time to tell you.
What worries me now
is the news of my pregnancy spreading.
It might affect your reputation.
That's why I didn't tell you earlier.
Qiluo, don't worry.
Reputation doesn't matter.
Your health is more important.
♪The evening breeze kisses my brows♪
♪Allows a cloud to stay for me♪
♪After a long time,
I still keep looking back♪
♪The sleepless universe
accompanies me as I sleepwalk♪
♪How can we stay together in a mirage♪
♪A vast desert, with no oasis in sight♪
♪Time takes away the eternity I promised♪
♪Who can have your gentleness♪
♪Who still stays there♪
♪Finally, I silently endure
but cannot be saved♪
♪The sorrow of the world is
carried away by the wind♪
♪My love turns into a small boat♪
♪Drifting in your eyes,
showing endless longing♪
♪Passing through every night and day♪
♪The sorrow of the world turns into stars♪
♪Flowing over a few hills with the moonlight♪
♪I wish to follow behind you
until we grow old♪
♪I will silently wait♪
Qiluo.
You're still alive.
You are not dead.
Why are you here?
I wanted to see where you lived.
I never thought I'd see you again.
Xuan Lie,
I told you
we shall never meet again.
Why didn't you tell me you were alive?
If I hadn't come to Yannan,
were you keeping it from me forever?
You shouldn't have come.
Since you're married,
you should be faithful to Zhaomin.
I didn't marry Zhaomin.
Zhaomin and I had a plan
It doesn't matter now.
The moment I jumped off that cliff,
we were finished.
Your affairs are not my concern.
How can it not matter?
Do all the things happened between us
mean nothing?
Xuan Lie,
don't act like you're that important.
Qiluo,
was this all your plan?
You made me watch you jump off the cliff,
think you were dead,
and live in pain ever since?
Yes.
Because only if I'm gone,
can you truly let go.
Do you know how risky it was?
If you had failed, you'd be gone.
Then I accept my fate.
I'd rather die
than have anything to do with you.
You'd rather die
than be with me?
Xuan Lie, it's you again.
Are you her accomplice?
Who are you to question me?
She almost died in Beixuan
because of you.
- Even the Jun's
- Qimin,
say no more to him.
Just ask him to leave.
Qiluo,
do you have nothing to say to me?
Leave Yannan.
We'll never meet again.
Xuan Lie,
you heard her.
She has no ties with you anymore.
If you disturb us again,
the King will know
the Wolf Lord sneaks into Yannan,
and there's no real peace talk.
All right.
As you wish.
My Lady.
I know what you want to say.
Don't worry.
His presence won't change anything.
I'm not worried about Xuan Lie
but the safety of the whole Jun family.
You know the King suspects your loyalty.
If he finds out
the Wolf Lord snuck here
to meet with you.
Even if one person spills,
it will confirm the Jun family's treason.
And the Master is still in his hands.
Tomorrow, I will tell my sisters
about our upcoming marriage.
Let them start the preparations.
It's only if we get married
that Xuan Lie's arrival
won't bring danger to the Jun family.
How is that possible?
You said Miss Jun is alive?
Is she doing well?
She fell from such a high cliff.
Is she injured?
She's perfectly fine.
That's wonderful news.
Young Master,
you came to Yannan missing Miss Jun,
and now she's safe and sound.
You can stay in Yannan
and reunite with her, right?
Who says I want to stay?
You
Since she'd rather die than stay,
let her have her wish.
Leave for Beixuan tomorrow.
No.
We've been traveling for so long.
Are we returning tomorrow?
(Intoxicated Pavilion)
Oh, no.
Miss Jun surely hasn't forgiven him.
Young Master.
What?
You're marrying Qimin?
Qimin is quite nice.
If I must marry,
he's the best choice.
Qiluo is right.
Qimin grew up in our family.
He's loyal to Qiluo.
Father is also very pleased with him.
Besides, Qiluo is now expecting.
If she marries Qimin,
it will silence all the gossip.
Let's see who dares to speak ill.
I'd be the first to teach them a lesson.
But, Qiluo,
why did you suddenly decide to marry?
It's okay, Qiluo.
I'll support you in whatever you do.
When is the wedding set?
I want to make you
the finest wedding attire
in the Royal Capital.
We just rented a shop now,
still short on money for stock.
I'll reach out to previous partners
and discuss it further.
Once everything's settled, we can marry.
Without your Jun Feifan alias
and with our cousin causing trouble,
will they agree?
Rest assured.
Jun Feifan supported the family business
and Jun Qiluo can do the same now.
I'll reclaim everything we lost
one by one.
Miss Qiluo.
Mr. Zheng's here.
He came to apologize to Miss Xiukun.
Xiukun is likely to forgive Zheng Shuting.
I wonder what Xiukun sees in him.
Yesterday, he was boasting
to his rowdy friends,
saying he was troubled
about which lady to pick next.
So I gave him a lesson.
Qiluo,
do you think Xiukun will
be happy marrying him?
It's Xiukun's marriage.
Let's let her decide for herself.
We'll wait and see.
Xiukun,
I passed by Fragrant Delights today
and bought your favorite pastries.
Aren't you calling it off?
Why bother?
Xiukun,
I spoke in anger that day.
Please don't take it to heart.
We're well-matched in affection.
How could I cancel it?
You know my family values education
and reputation.
When I heard your sister was expecting,
I was in a panic
and spoke without thinking.
After reflecting on it,
I realized you are different
from your sisters.
You're gentle and understanding.
I shouldn't blame you for her matter.
Qiluo has given the most for our family.
You can't bad-mouth her.
All right. I won't.
Please
don't be mad at me.
Young Master, we must leave the city soon.
Since we're returning to Beixuan,
we need to hurry.
The two states are negotiating now.
If our identity is discovered,
we'll be in trouble.
- Have a look.
- All right.
(Makeup)
Makeup. Take a look.
I'll wrap it for you.
Young Master,
if you don't want to leave,
we can stay a few more days.
I'll get some specialties for He Jiyao.
Does He Jiyao
use this?
(Makeup)
Oiled paper umbrella.
Candied hawthorns.
For Qingkou.
That's right, Princess Qingkou.
Yes.
Young Master.
Is that Miss Jun?
Should we follow her?
(Graceful Jewel)
Landscape painting.
Go if you want to.
Go.
So obstinate.
Manager Wang.
You are
I'm Jun Feifan's sister, Jun Qiluo.
I've heard Miss Jun has returned.
What brings you here, Miss Qiluo?
Do you have time now?
Let's have a chat.
Yes, feel free to speak.
I'm here to propose a business opportunity.
You might've already heard
we're restarting the textile business.
We've rented a new shop by the street.
The Palace will select fabrics soon,
and we've created new fabrics for it.
We'll surely secure that order.
Miss Qiluo,
Feifan was nice to me when he was alive.
I remember it well.
You are his sister.
If it's something else, I'll certainly help.
But for collaboration,
I think I'll pass.
I understand.
Jun Yujue has informed you, right?
Since you already know,
I'll be straightforward.
Jun family has the top business in Yannan.
Who would risk angering them for you?
I think you'd better
just give up.
Don't pick fights you can't win.
Manager Wang,
if you don't try,
how do you know who is stronger?
These jewels of yours,
are they from Jinxiu Jewelry Store?
Was the price fair?
The quality was decent, right?
Without Feifan's help,
my shop would've closed.
Since Jun Yujue took over,
prices have been raised a lot.
The quality is off too.
Since Jun Yujue took charge,
prices have gone up.
I own a small business
and wouldn't dare offend him.
Look,
recently, I signed an order
of white jade with Mr. Shi
from Aolong Fort.
If you're interested,
I could transfer it to you.
Seriously?
Such good things are for insiders only.
So, I need you to be my partner.
How can I know
if you're telling the truth?
Fine texture, glossy and smooth.
It's the white jade from Aolong Fort.
(Contract)
It truly is a white jade contract.
So?
But
No more buts.
I've drafted our contract.
If you sign,
all the white jade will be yours.
Pay 200 strings of coins,
you'll get 20% of the future profits.
- I
- Don't worry.
Working with me
will surely bring you profit.
All right.
Young Master,
Jun's business
is taken by someone named Jue.
Miss Jun is raising money
to open a new shop.
Go check on
Jun's first branch.
Are we returning today?
No, we're not.
I'm on it.
(Jun)
How grand!
Sir, may I help you?
Let me show you around.
Where's your manager Jun Feifan?
You're not a local, right?
How can you tell?
Jun Feifan died while trading
in the Uncontrollable.
The whole Royal Capital knows.
Look.
I,
Jun Yujue,
is now the Jun Manager.
Jun Yujue.
So, you're the scoundrel.
Have you heard of me?
No, I haven't.
But I know what you've done to Miss Jun.
Who are you?
What's it for?
Doesn't matter who I am.
You picked on Miss Jun.
I'm going to teach you a lesson
to let you know
who you can't mess with.
Let go, or I'll
What happened here?
It hurts.
Stop yelling.
Listen up.
Stay away from Miss Jun.
Return this shop to her.
Or I'll beat you up every day.
It's him.
- Get up.
- Not me.
- Move.
- What are you doing?
Young Master.
Easy. My wrist.
Go get him.
Officers,
take him.
- We got him.
- Teach him a lesson.
- Move.
- Don't take me.
- Get lost.
- Wait.
Let go.
Get lost.
(Intoxicated Pavilion)
Why are you here?
I meant not to disturb you.
But Luo Qi was arrested by the authorities.
Then go to the authorities.
Why come here?
I hold a unique position.
Could you bail him out?
Qiluo,
did Manager Wang agree to cooperate?
I knew you'd succeed.
This is
A stranger.
Qiluo,
shall we purchase looms and silk tomorrow?
We're a bit short on funds.
I'll find a way.
Hire a few more workers.
We'll need more hands.
By the way,
help me bail someone out.
Who is it?
His name is Luo Qi.
Find out his offense.
Pay whatever it takes to free him.
Luo Qi?
Is he a friend of yours?
No.
But he once helped me.
He is
a nice person.
Rest assured.
I will handle this matter properly.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
No need to rise.
Thank you.
Since Jun Qiluo has improved
the Three-Arrow Crossbow,
I should pardon the Jun family.
But she has been in Beixuan for long,
making me concerned.
Qiluo went to find the black iron crystal
with no other intentions.
Please understand.
I know this well.
I trust her.
I just feel
that she's of marriageable age,
yet still wandering.
You're not a very responsible father.
Indeed.
Well,
I decided
to betroth her to the Jun's guard,
Shao Qimin.
They grew up knowing each other
and are quite familiar.
They'd make a nice couple, right?
Once married,
she'll stay in the Royal Capital
and won't think about leaving.
What do you say?
Thank you for your grace.
They have been close since childhood.
I also wish to see them married.
This way,
it fulfills one of my wishes.
Very well.
Their wedding day is approaching.
I won't keep you in the palace.
Thank you.
Farewell, Your Majesty.
He's the one you're looking for.
(It's him?)
May I ask what his crime is?
His crime isn't severe,
but it's not trivial.
He hit the manager of Brocade Embroidery.
Jun Yujue?
(He did something good for once.)
(But you were so blind)
(to mess with me.)
(So let's see you suffer a bit.)
He's been flogged 30 times.
If you want to bail him out,
sign and take him away.
Sir,
I'll give you another hundred coins.
Can you keep him for another three days?
The Royal Capital is not lawless.
If everyone
follows his conduct,
wouldn't that trouble
the patrolling officers?
The prison won't be big enough.
Better charge him with disturbing peace
and detain him for three days.
Uh
For the cell.
You have a point.
I'll inform the jailer.
Make sure Luo Qi doesn't hear of this.
Understood.
Why are you laughing?
Truly a hothead, aren't you?
Haven't you learned from my lesson?
Yet you dare to fight again.
I did it all for Miss Jun.
I heard from Qiluo that you helped her.
How did you meet?
It's a long story.
But if I'm not mistaken,
you're Jun Jiangjuan, right?
Did Miss Jun send you to bail me out?
Indeed.
Rest assured.
I've got it all sorted for you.
Just stay here for three days,
then you're free.
I
I've taken the punishment.
Why three more days?
Assault is a serious crime.
If I
If I hadn't bribed them,
you'd be facing execution and exile.
Instead of thanking me, you complain.
My kindness was wasted.
In Yannan,
is it that strict even if I cause no harm?
I must be really lucky
to meet someone as kind as you.
The food here is poor,
so I brought you some compote.
See if you like it.
What are your plans once you're out?
Can you read?
It's fine if you can't.
You can do manual labor, right?
I can.
I'm strong.
I can do hard work.
I can read.
I love reading novels.
Novels?
I love novels too.
If you have nowhere to go,
why not come to my place?
We can read together.
So
Miss,
you mean
My family is short-staffed.
If you work for us,
I promise no discrimination.
We'll pay 10 coins monthly.
(Young Master appears indifferent,)
(but he surely wants to win her back.)
(If I can get into the Jun family,)
(I'll keep him informed.)
(That's extra credit.)
You mean he knows Jun Qiluo?
He kept saying he wanted
to teach me a lesson for Miss Jun.
Who else could Miss Jun be but Jun Qiluo?
She's not Jun Feifan anymore.
(Abundance)
Why so arrogant?
A shrew!
Watch it.
Do you want all of Yannan to know
that Jun Qiluo is Jun Feifan?
But I was
Master.
Master.
Jun Qiluo has convinced several managers
to join her in business.
What?
Leave now.
Yes.
It seems Jun Qiluo
is a tough opponent.
It's just a small shop.
Compared to ours,
it's nothing.
Yujue, don't forget
she once made our shops
into the top business in Yannan.
Father, you're overthinking.
See for yourself.
Do you see?
Now the entire Royal Capital
belongs to the Jun family.
Moreover,
I've told all the managers
that no one is allowed
to do business with Jun Qiluo.
Even if she opens a shop,
how can she run it without orders?
You're such a visionary.
Just one incense stick of time.
Miss Jiangjuan is
so kind and beautiful.
Yet I use her kindness to enter the Jun family.
Once I'm there,
I'll work diligently.
I won't let her down.
Young Master.
I knew you'd come to save me.
Enough.
Are you hurt?
I'm fine now.
By the way,
what did you say
about Miss Jiangjuan?
Miss Jun sent her to bail me out.
She said being in prison
would give me a record.
It's hard to get a job in Yannan.
But she didn't mind me
and asked me to work for the Juns.
She said 10 coins a month
with food and board.
She cares about me after all.
You agreed?
Of course.
You've been so down because of Miss Jun.
If I can get into the Jun family,
I'll keep you informed.
Wouldn't that help you
and Miss Jun reconcile sooner?
I didn't say that.
All right.
Seeing you're safe, I'm relieved.
However, it seems
we'll stay longer in Yannan.
Reflect well here
until Miss Jiangjuan takes you back.
Young Master.
I'll keep you informed.
(Jun Mansion)
What happened to Jun's first branch?
Quite tragic.
Mr. Jun injured his leg recently.
The whole family was imprisoned
and sentenced to death by the King.
Their property was taken
by the second branch.
But somehow,
the eldest daughter
has returned.
The other two daughters have also resurfaced.
They are planning to open a shop.
But the second branch makes things difficult.
It won't be easy for them
to run a business.
Qiluo,
I heard a Xixiang merchant
will order 150,000 bolts of silk.
Where did you get that?
It's spreading all over.
All the managers in the business
are discussing it.
Our shop is just starting out.
If we can secure this order,
we'll quickly establish it here.
But our shop is quite small,
even if we can get the order,
we can't fulfill it.
Moreover, our cousin
will surely covet this order.
We have no advantage.
(Prospering Righteously)
For such a big order,
who else can handle it
besides us
in the Royal Capital?
Yujue,
if we can land this order,
we're set for the next six months.
Our capability speaks for itself.
We're just too good.
We can't stay humble.
(Grand Chancellor's Mansion)
He's said to see no guests.
In two days, all merchants
will go to the Savory Tavern with offers.
Keep an eye on it.
Make sure to secure this deal.
Chancellor,
our biggest rival now
is the Jun family.
But without Jun Feifan,
Jun Yujue is
definitely not a threat.
When will you acquire the Juns' business?
Everything is ready.
Just wait for the final push.
My Lady,
we won the bid.
The Xixiang caravan wants to
meet here for talks.
(Achieve Excellence)
Xuan Lie?
What brings you here?
To talk business.
The merchant ordering 150,000 bolts of silk
was you?
You're the
Were you pretending to be
a merchant intentionally?
Do you think it was for you?
If that's not the case,
are you really ordering 150,000 bolts?
Our textile isn't as developed as yours.
Since I'm here,
I can't return empty-handed.
Even if I was helping you
because you're in a tough spot,
you wouldn't
appreciate it anyway.
Among the three quotes,
yours is the lowest.
That's why I consider working with you.
If you don't want this order,
- then I will
- Whatever your aim is,
I really need this order.
To work with you,
I need to know your requirements.
No requirements.
I trust you.
Chancellor,
Jun Qiluo got the order anyway.
Her small shop
dared to take such a big order?
I thought we had it,
undercutting Jun Yujue
by 10 coins.
Didn't expect Jun Qiluo to compete too.
Her price might be even lower than ours.
That's peculiar.
When placing such a big order,
one should investigate the background
of all the bidders.
But why Jun Qiluo?
Investigate that bidding inviter.
Yes.
My Lord, Jun Yujue is here.
Chancellor!
My Lord!
It's so unfair!
Jun Qiluo goes too far.
I'm generous enough
to let her open a shop.
But she got that big order,
snatching it from me.
Enough.
Dealing with Jun Qiluo
is a piece of cake.
Jun Yujue,
if the Chancellor helped you,
how will you repay him?
Chancellor,
you name it.
As long as I can do it,
I'll do it without hesitation.
I want 20% of your profit.
Jun Yujue,
you achieve nothing for a reason.
Why does that sound so familiar?
Fine.
Twenty percent profit it is.
I'll give it to you.
But on one condition,
you must get rid of
Jun Qiluo for me.
I don't want to see her again.
It's you?
You pretend to be a merchant.
My Lady, don't trust him.
Shao Qimin,
I just signed a contract with Qiluo.
We'll be working together now.
Not now.
Just now, Jiangjuan said
Xiukun has prepared the wedding attire,
waiting for my lady to try it on.
♪When I decide to hold you in my arms♪
♪I bury all past matters deep inside♪
♪When you decided to turn around♪
♪Everything would be clear to us♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
♪Becomes a shadow in my heart♪
♪Covering my scarred past♪
♪Filling my once-empty heart♪
♪I want the green, piece by piece♪
♪To fall in my heart
and turn into a star♪
♪Piecing together the Big Dipper
to guard you♪
♪Illuminating the way home♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
♪Becomes a shadow in my heart♪
♪Covering my scarred past♪
♪Filling my once-empty heart♪
♪Then the green, piece by piece♪
♪Will blooming brightly at the borders♪
♪The melody from nearby♪
♪Allows you to camp in my heart♪
♪Allows you♪
♪To camp in my heart♪