Follow Your Heart (2024) s01e23 Episode Script

Episode 23

[Follow Your Heart]
[Episode 23]
Oh, the shame!
The shame!
What's going on?
It's really you!
Your mother fainted
in your room!
-No, Grandfather.
-You unfilial son!
Father!
I’ll kill you!
-I
-No, Grandfather.
Calm down.
Calm down.
It's not what you think.
Send him away!
Well
I'll go back first.
No, wait!
Where is Yan Nanxing?
Where is Yan Nanxing?
Yan Nanxing, she
She's staying outside the city for a few days.
When Mother calms down,
I'll ask her to come and see you.
No.
I
I'm not mad anymore.
I'm fine.
Go get Yan Nanxing back!
I
want her to come back
Okay.
I'll go find Yan Nanxing now.
Mother,
calm down.
Hurry up.
Hurry up.
Suoluo.
Go!
This
What's going on?
Yes, Zhiyi.
Tell me.
I
You
What happened?
-You won't understand!
-Mother. Mother.
Did Xinbai and Ms. Yan
quarrel or fight?
Suoluo
I can only count on you now.
Nothing can go wrong with you.
I had such a scare.
-What happened?
-What happened?
Is Her Highness alright?
She's fine.
Why are you wearing this?
I found this
in your closet.
You wore it when you studied
at the Imperial Academy.
What do you think?
Does it fit?
Are you planning to
wear this outfit
and go to the Imperial Academy to see Lu Bo'an?
You know me so well.
I don't allow it.
Why not?
You have no reason to arrest Lu Bo'an.
But I can help.
With what?
Don't you get it?
I happened to shapeshift
into the appearance of a student.
Now we happen to have this outfit.
Once I mix into the Imperial Academy,
I'll make him fall for my trick.
There must be a way
to warrant his arrest.
As for how to interrogate him,
I'll leave it to you.
I can't let you go.
The Zornia case involves many people.
I can't expose you to danger.
What danger can I be exposed to?
The Imperial Academy is filled with brats.
I think they're the ones in danger
if I go there.
Lu Dingzhao is unfathomable
and resourceful.
I can't let you take the risk.
Shang Bieli was right.
You are
such a wet blanket.
I'm leaving.
You
Yan Nanxing!
This bratty girl.
This bratty guy.
[Imperial Academy]
Suoluo.
Who allowed you to touch my stuff?
Get out.
Suoluo.
Don't be angry.
You know
I care about you.
You care about me?
I think you care about
being the duke of Yuejiang.
Get out.
-Can’t you hear me?
-Suoluo.
Get out!
Suo
Our engagement
was established
in front of the State of Miluo's ruler.
What do you mean?
Although my father promised your mother
not to tell the public for now,
if necessary,
I'm willing to ask His Majesty
to grant us a marriage.
Are you threatening me?
Don't you women
like a mix of harshness and gentleness?
Yan Biqing.
You underestimate me.
If I don't want to do something,
there's nothing you can do to convince me.
They say it's hard to get into the Imperial Academy.
I didn't expect to get in
so easily.
Clothes really do make the man.
Hello, sir.
Good morning, sir.
Who are you?
I'm Yan
I'm just here to listen in.
Does the Imperial Academy accept that?
My family is poor.
My parents have no money to support my studies.
I could only borrow the clothes of the Imperial Academy
to listen in.
No wonder I haven't seen you before.
It's okay.
I won't tell anyone.
Just stay here
and listen to the class.
Thank you.
What are you doing?
Sit inside.
Are you blind?
Sit down.
No, I don't want to play anymore.
Don't deal with these people.
If you need anything,
just come to me.
My name is Ruoqian.
My name is Wu Ming.
Wu Ming, right?
Yes.
Ruoqian,
don't treat me as a friend.
This version of me
can only live for three to five days.
[Lu Bo'an]
Rise.
Bow.
Sit.
Descendant of the high and noble Emperor Gaoyang,
my revered father was called Boyong.
When the constellation Sheti pointed to the first month,
I was born on the day of Gengyin.
The Emperor observed my initial demeanor
and bestowed upon me a fine name.
My name is thus Zhengze.
I heard that you work at Blossom Beauty.
You're working for a woman.
Do you
have a crush on your boss?
I heard that woman
is indeed pretty.
Lu Bo'an, let me tell you.
You can make fun of me all you want,
but not my boss.
More importantly, don't talk nonsense here!
So he is Lu Bo'an?
What if I want to talk nonsense today?
I was looking for a reason to beat you.
Who did that?
You
What are you looking at?
What are you looking at?
I
Beat him!
They are beating me!
Go on!
Go.
Blood
Wu Ming!
They're trying to kill me!
Wu Ming!
This is murder!
Go to the Inspection Office
and find my uncle.
Report him!
Who is your uncle?
Wu Ming!
Wu Ming!
My lord.
Someone reported
that your nephew
fought with someone in the Imperial Academy
and was badly injured.
My nephew?
Yes.
Yan Nanxing
What happened?
Your Grace.
What brings you here?
Someone made a report.
Uncle!
[Respect and uphold justice]
Uncle
It's me, Wu Ming.
I made the report.
Uncle?
Mr. Jiang is his uncle?
Isn't he from a poor family?
Who beat you up?
It's
It's him.
It's him.
Take them away.
Yes.
It wasn't me.
Not me.
It's them!
Not me!
It wasn't me.
It's not me. It's them!
Chief Constable,
this is just a small argument among students.
There's no need to alarm the Inspection Office, right?
Yes.
Besides,
it seems to be
just a minor injury.
A minor injury?
Wu Ming!
Wu Ming!
This is a minor injury?
The chancellor went to the palace to pay respect to the crown prince.
I've sent someone to invite her back.
Why don't we discuss it
when she is back.
Wu Ming's safety is uncertain.
If he dies,
it doesn't matter who comes.
Take them all away!
Yes. Go.
Dean Yan!
Move!
Save me!
Wu Ming?
Dean Yan!
Wu Ming.
Put him on that.
Wu Ming.
Wu Ming.
What have you done?
I
I didn’t ask Bo’an
to fight.
The Inspection Office wouldn't have been involved
if it was that simple!
They're targeting me.
Tell me the truth.
Did you implicate Bo'an
because of your incompetence?
Father-in-law, I wouldn't dare.
Bo’an
has nothing to do
with our business.
Father-in-law,
you're overthinking.
That'd better be the case!
Listen.
If anything happens to Bo’an,
be it imprisonment, exile,
or beheading,
you have to take responsibility for him!
Go.
Bring him back.
Yes.
Slowly.
It hurts.
Slowly.
It hurts.
Are you done?
What do you think?
Did I do well?
Wu Ming, right?
I'll send someone
to send you back right now.
Behave and stay at home.
Don't go out
in the next 3 days.
Before you send me back,
let me do one more thing.
What are you up to now?
Chief Constable Jiang.
Too close.
Chief Constable Jiang.
Without me,
would you have
so easily arrested Lu Bo'an?
Thank you so much.
You can go home and rest now.
Wait.
What now?
If you're gonna let me help,
let me finish what I started.
Just give me an hour
in prison with Lu Bo'an.
I will definitely get the information
you want out of him.
Yan Nanxing.
That's enough.
Don't worry.
I will do
just enough.
Can you really do it?
My lord,
Chancellor Jiang is here for the students.
Just an hour!
I'll get it done for you.
Wait for me.
Chief Constable Jiang, you entered the Imperial Academy
as if no one was around.
Without any verbal instruction or document,
you took away my students just like that.
It was an urgent matter.
You were not there,
so I had to bring them back first.
They fought in the Imperial Academy,
not on the street.
Chief Constable Jiang,
do you plan to discipline my students for me?
I dare not overstep my authority.
The Inspection Office neither interrogated
nor punished them.
We only brought them back here
and let them reflect on themselves
in the prison cells.
What will it take for you to let them go?
Give me an hour.
I can't wait.
Do you have to make a big deal out of this?
You're the one who wants to do that.
Didn't you promise
not to fight with me?
Right after saying that,
you decide to take my students
without proper reason?
Suoluo.
I just need
an hour.
Fine.
Just one hour.
Not even a moment more.
Are you awake now?
You're fine?
Who are you?
Why are you framing me?
It doesn't matter who I am.
I'm just doing someone a favor
in exchange for money.
A favor?
In this world,
don't you know
who hates you the most?
My cousin
Li Wufang?
Isn't he exiled?
Being exiled won't affect his hatred for you.
What does he want then?
He kept a record of all the calligraphy and paintings
you processed for him.
You pocketed his money.
He knows everything!
That stingy guy!
He's
He's already in exile
and he still cares about that tiny sum of money?
I was just trying my luck.
To think you were really this greedy.
You pocketed his money
and he's doomed now.
Naturally, he wants you to suffer as well.
Tell me.
If I expose
this matter,
do you think you can still
study in the Imperial Academy in peace?
You
How much do you want?
Come, sit down.
Look at yourself.
You're from a noble family.
Of all the things you could have done,
why did you have to do that?
You even helped people sell fake calligraphy and paintings.
Your grandfather, Assistant Minister of Rites,
is a major official
It has nothing to do with my grandfather.
My cousin
My cousin and uncle
asked me to do it.
Besides,
I just wanted to make some money.
Li Jun and his son
dragged Lu Bo'an into their deal
behind Mr. Lu's back?
Interesting.
You cannot let
my grandfather
know about this.
Otherwise, I'll be doomed.
How much do you want?
I'll give it to you.
As much as I want?
Fine.
I'll pretend I didn't hear
anything you said today.
You look like an honest guy.
I won't give you a hard time.
Li Wufang is not in the capital.
If I lack money in the future
I understand.
If you need money,
come to me anytime.
I'll give you
everything I have.
Look.
You're covered in blood.
It's inappropriate to go back like this.
It's fine.
It's fine.
It's been an hour.
Where is he?
Chancellor.
They're here.
It's done.
-Chancellor.
-Chancellor.
-I’m sorry.
-I’m sorry.
I'm glad you're fine.
You may go home first.
Yes.
Go!
Wu Ming!
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
My body's fine.
I'm leaving.
Wait.
You're not a student at the Imperial Academy.
Why are you wearing the Imperial Academy's uniform?
I
Chancellor,
you don't even recognize
your nephew?
My nephew?
Greetings, Aunt.
Aunt?
Which Yuejiang family are you from?
Go now.
Uncle.
Aunt.
I'll visit you
next time.
See you.
Jiang Xinbai!
You actually found someone
to set me up?
Suoluo.
You once said that
the conflict between us
is at least
nothing underhanded.
I'm returning your words to you.
It's not
If you want to declare war,
I'll accept it any time.
Suoluo!
Did I cause trouble?
What do you think?
Grandfather!
Grandfather!
-Grandfather.
-Bo’an.
Bo’an.
Don't be afraid.
I'm here.
Did they do anything to you?
No.
This blood
It's not my blood.
See?
Look.
I'm fine. Look.
He just locked me up for a while
and told me
not to fight again.
That's all?
But they were very fierce.
Grandfather
Alright.
As long as you're fine.
I'm fine, Grandfather.
That's good.
My daughter,
don't be angry.
Your mother and grandfather are here
to uphold justice for you.
The Yuejiang clan
has always been upright.
No one has done something this ridiculous before.
What?
Your sister has barely taken office
and you're already
in a hurry
to drag her down?
Xinbai.
Didn't your relationship recently improve?
Why are you fighting again?
Besides,
it's considered
a family dispute if you
argue with her at home.
Once you go outside,
it becomes a dispute between officials.
You've always been calm and considerate.
Why did you do such a thing this time?
Suoluo.
I was wrong
this time.
I
apologize to you.
You can start by telling us
when we suddenly have a
nephew in the family.
A nephew?
What nephew?
From which branch of the clan?
You came to
the Imperial Academy to arrest someone
just to
stand up for a young man?
Suoluo, stop it.
I think you were just taking advantage
of the situation and got a stranger involved
to make things difficult for me.
W-what young man?
Suoluo.
What did he look like?
Was he
about this tall,
fair-skinned, slim,
and pretty
but not as pretty as me?
Maybe.
There's no "maybe"!
Yes or no?
Yes or no?
Do we really have
such a nephew in the family?
You still know to come back?
You'll be turning back to normal soon.
Of course I must come back.
Are you drawing a portrait?
Yes.
But this time,
for some reason,
I just can't draw it well.
How about
letting me draw instead?
Stop bragging.
You don't even remember my face.
How will you draw it?
You don't understand.
I have a unique skill.
Done.
Why did you draw me instead?
I've changed back!
When did it happen?
No wonder you drew me.
It looks just like me.
You have
such a strange pair of eyes.
You can't recognize anyone,
but you can draw portraits of such high resemblance.
If you like it,
I will
draw you more.
Really?
Really.
Okay.
From now on,
I'll always let you draw me.
Sure.
[Blossom Beauty]
Take your time.
I'll be right there.
Okay.
Ms. Yan.
Ms. Yan!
Blossom Beauty
finally reopened again.
Don't
disappear again.
Look at my face.
I'll become ugly if I don't see you for 3 days.
Mrs. Bao, you're exaggerating.
I'll give you a free service later
and take good care of your skin.
Okay!
Please wait for me over there.
I’ll be right there.
Boss!
What’s wrong with you?
Without explanation, you left us a note
about leaving the city.
Do you know how worried
Ruoqian and I were?
Boss.
You have no idea
how many things happened
when you were away.
I know.
You know?
I mean,
I can guess it.
You must have been busy.
Right?
You poor thing.
You must have been so busy.
It's time to remove my mask.
Someone help me.
The guest is looking for you.
Hurry up.
Get back to work.
Take good care of the guests!
Coming. Hold on.
Be friendly!
Yan Nanxing.
Nanxing
I miss you so much.
I've been waiting for you here every day.
You're finally back.
I miss you so much.
Greetings
Don't bother.
I have a lot to tell you.
Let's go.
Let's talk inside.
Nanxing
You must
Nanxing.
You must promise me
to hold on to Xinbai's heart.
I
Don't back down.
Xinbai
doesn't have any relationship experience.
He's not young anymore.
He's easy to get.
Trust me.
Your Highness, why has
your attitude changed so quickly?
Are you sure
you want someone like me
as your daughter-in-law?
I tend to
be a freeloader.
Besides,
I don't know manners
and I'm bad-tempered.
And
All right.
It was all Mother's fault.
Mother?
Would you like a mother
like me?
Don't worry.
I will treat you as my own child.
I won't be biased towards Xinbai
or let you suffer.
Besides,
I won't be an evil mother-in-law either.
Do I still
look like an evil mother-in-law?
No.
Then call me Mother again.
Mother.
Like music to my ears.
Mother.
Are you here at the office in the morning
for official matters?
I've thought about it.
Yan Nanxing
may be a commoner,
but she has a high reputation
in the capital.
She's a good match for you.
Most importantly,
marrying a commoner's daughter means
you won't threaten His Majesty.
Mother,
I don't want
to involve too much
calculations and considerations in this marriage.
Jiang Xinbai.
What do you want your mother to do?
I've already compromised.
All the calculations and considerations
are my idea,
okay?
It has nothing to do with you.
No matter what,
you two must
get engaged as soon as possible.
Also!
Don't cause
any more trouble.
Mother.
From now on,
I will prepare for my marriage
with Yan Nanxing as soon as possible.
Thank you, Mother.
Thank you for agreeing.
I'll get going then.
[Blossom Beauty]
Goodbye, ma'am.
Please come again
Ruoqian, Ruoqian, Ruoqian!
Ruoqian!
Ruoqian!
Oh no.
What's wrong?
My fiance is dead.
What happened?
I dreamed that he died last night.
It was a dream?
Next time,
finish your words at once, okay?
No.
I woke up from crying.
When I think about this,
I dare not look for him anymore.
You need to know one thing.
Dreams
and reality are opposites.
Really?
Yes.
Is Ms. Yan here?
Welcome.
Ms. Sai'er.
Mr. Lan!
I heard that Ms. Yan's
contouring technique is excellent.
I wonder if you could
help me conceal my imperfection?
Imperfection?
Mr. Lan, your makeup skills
are truly amazing.
I didn't even notice
the scar on your face before.
Ms. Yan,
you must know that
the Qingfeng troupe
used to perform at Longxin Teahouse.
Now Li Wufang has been convicted and exiled.
We need to find a new place to perform.
I'm really anxious
to remove this scar.
After all,
I’m the leader of the troupe.
Everyone is counting on me.
Mr. Lan,
how did you
get this scar?
It's a long story.
When I was 12,
I got separated
from my group during a trip.
While finding my way,
I ran into a group of bandits.
They were robbing
a pregnant woman.
This woman
saw me
and shouted for help.
In the end,
those bandits
all ran after me.
It was a disaster.
I was just a normal teen
passing by.
I had no means to be a hero.
I was no match for them.
Just like that,
I got this scar.
Otherwise,
I wouldn't have ended up like this.
It's all that woman's fault.
I talked too much.
Ms. Yan.
Do you think
you can remove this scar
on my face?
You did a good thing.
Saving a life has more merit
than building a seven-level pagoda.
Right?
You've done a great deed.
I didn't want to!
You have no idea.
That woman
wanted me to marry
her unborn child.
If she comes to me in the future,
what
will I do?
I talked too much.
Ms. Yan.
Do you think
you can remove this scar
on my face?
Yes.
I'll kill you.
Little pig! Little pig!
Is she really okay?
Young Sir.
Young Sir.
Young Sir. Young Sir!
Young Sir. Young Sir
So,
Lu doesn't know
his precious grandson
is being used by Li Jun and his son?
I don't know.
If he knew,
he would be distraught.
It must feel worse
than being tortured by me.
It would be interesting
if this gets out.
We can't do that for now.
The more cards we have in our hands,
the greater the chance of winning.
Right.
Lu Dingzhao
has been profiting off Zornia for over 20 years.
He's not easy to defeat.
If anything goes wrong,
we will lose the whole game.
When was the last time
this pigeon house was cleaned?
That's why I called you here.
How nice of you.
You should be careful.
Back then, Lu Dingzhao
was able to make your father his scapegoat.
Now, he can do the same to you.
I'm not afraid.
Back then,
my father fought alone.
But now,
I have you guys.
My brother and Yao Qianshu
are on their way to Tingzhou.
With my brother on the case,
I'm sure they'll find something.
I also have a lead right here.
It has nothing to do with Zornia.
But it has something to do with Yan Nanxing.
Although I promised her not to tell,
I think
I'm closer to you
than to her.
Tell me.
She asked me to find someone for her.
You know that, right?
I found him.
He's missing
and likely dead.
You
Are you sure?
This person completely
fits her description.
It must be hard for her to accept it
since she looked for him for so long.
I was troubled too.
I mulled over it for a few days
before deciding to discuss it with you.
Tell her the truth.
Are you sure?
She deserves to know the truth.
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