Blossom (2024) s01e33 Episode Script

1
I'll talk! I'll talk!
It's Lord Song Han.
He's hunting me.
It's because
Because of Young Master An Ping!
That day at the Zuixian Tower
Song Han!
Look at me, someone beat me up!
Get some men and get even for me!
Come on.
You
Why? Why?
-Get rid of any evidence.
-Yes, sir!
I'm sorry, Your Highness!
And I've let Young Master An Ping down!
I was terrified of being
hunted down by Lord Song Han,
so I had no choice but to
hide among the refugees.
You startled me.
Where were you
tonight?
I
Do you know
where I went
or what I saw?
How would I know?
I searched the entire capital
to find this necklace.
Today is your first birthday
since we got married.
Oh,
today's my birthday?
The moment I saw this necklace,
I knew it would look great on you.
Do you like it?
Yes.
What's wrong?
Did I
do something wrong again?
No.
It's just
that in the past, only Zhao
celebrated my birthday with me.
From now on,
I'll celebrate
your every birthday with you.
Alright?
Alright.
Mu Yu,
is there anything
you're keeping from me?
I've made many mistakes.
And I've done things
that have let you down.
If you had the chance
to make things right,
would you do it for me?
(Blossom)
(Episode 33)
Your Majesty, you've just woken up.
Take this elixir to steady your nerves.
Where is Imperial Physician Lu?
He claimed his treatments
were ineffective
and requested to return to his hometown.
The alchemist I've found
was recommended by him.
With Wang Yuan attending
to you day and night,
you'll surely recover soon.
That's odd.
Imperial Physician Lu has always
advised me to stop taking elixirs
and abandon alchemy.
Why would he recommend an alchemist?
Since Wang Yuan has been by my side,
who's in charge of the
Directorate of Ceremonial now?
Could it be Wang Ge?
Your Majesty,
don't worry about these trivial matters.
Focus on your health above all else.
When you smiled just now,
it reminded me of the time
you first entered the palace.
Back then,
we would stay up all night
discussing state affairs.
Even when I grew tired,
your face would still
light up with a smile,
so full of life, like the morning sun.
I was so naive back then.
I entrusted You Ting to
the late Empress's care
and sent him to his fief
when he was so little.
It must have been hard on you.
If you've felt wronged,
you can be honest with me.
Your Majesty, why don't you
rest for tonight?
It's past midnight.
His Majesty has been unwell
these past few days.
If I slack off,
the operations of the Six Ministries
will slow down,
and issues will arise.
Has His Majesty gone to bed?
Not yet.
His Majesty has been coughing terribly.
When I pass,
ensure this decree is carried out,
order the Empress
to accompany me in burial.
This will prevent her from
seizing power like Wuzetian.
Before I married into the palace,
I once disguised myself as a man
to take the imperial examination.
My parents caught me
and brought me home.
They punished me severely.
They said it was improper for a
woman to do such things.
But you were never
like that, Your Majesty.
Instead, you praised my abilities,
taught me how to handle state affairs,
and granted me countless honors.
If anyone has grievances,
it should be you,
for my ambition and bold words.
How could I?
Over the years,
I've only had you to rely on.
I'm endlessly grateful to you.
But dealing with all internal
and external affairs alone
has been overwhelming.
For the sake of the empire,
please take the elixir
-and recover soon.
-This is ridiculous!
Father has just woken
from a serious illness.
As his son, am I not even
allowed to see him?
Apologies, Your Majesties,
I couldn't stop His Highness
and Grand Secretary Liang.
I will accept any punishment.
I am your subject and your son,
but being your son comes first.
Father, you've been
unconscious for so long,
and now that you're awake,
it's only right
that I stay by your side.
If you wish to blame me,
I'll accept it.
But if I had to do it again,
I'd make the same choice.
You Sheng,
at last, you're starting
to act like a crown prince.
Grand Secretary Liang,
you've come at great personal risk.
Speak only of the most urgent matters.
Your Majesty, my petition
concerns the Ministry of Rites'
preparations for this year's
southern ancestral worship.
Given your current health,
it would not be advisable
for you to travel.
This has caused me great concern.
However, as ancestral worship
is a matter of state importance,
I humbly request your approval
for the Crown Prince
to go on your behalf.
Unexpected clouds
bring timely rain.
Approved.
Father,
I should remain by your side,
attending to you.
The Crown Prince is a filial son.
Perhaps the ancestral worship
can be postponed?
I have Grand Secretary Liang
and others by my side.
Stop fretting over things
that don't concern you.
Representing me at the ancestral worship
is an imperial order,
not a suggestion.
Yes, Father.
Wise decision, Your Majesty.
Then let Gu Yu that brat accompany him.
You just appointed him as
Commander of the Cavalry.
This would be a good opportunity
for him to lead some troops
and ensure the Crown Prince's safety.
Consider it
a little favoritism on my part,
so I can justify recommending him
for promotion in the future.
Since you have asked,
approved.
Allow me thank you on Gu Yu's behalf.
His Majesty and Liang Ji Fang
worked in tandem today
to have the Crown Prince
perform the ancestral worship.
It's a clear signal of his intent to
pass the mantle of the imperial line.
I arranged for you to accompany him
so you could seize the chance to claim
the first merit in the new regime.
Yu,
I've doted on you for so many years.
It's time for you to grow up.
I understand what you mean.
Aunt,
can't you spare Yan Tang?
If you handle this well
and ensure a stable transition,
there'll be no need for Song Mo to die.
Not only that,
but whoever you wish to marry,
whatever title you desire,
I'll make it happen.
Yes, Aunt.
Also, for the sake of the realm,
You Ting must not return
to the capital for my funeral.
If there's unrest in Liaodong,
issue a secret decree
to the Duke of Ding
to suppress it under the name
of quelling a rebellion.
Your Majesty!
It's been
all of you forcing me into this!
Your Highness, your archery skills
now rival Song Mo's.
On the fifteenth,
you'll control all forces between
Chengtian Gate and Zhengyang Gate.
When the time comes,
open Daming Gate.
A coup
is a life-or-death gamble.
I have to get what I'm owed.
I wasn't finished.
Your Princess Anyu,
she grew up with Dou Zhao.
To achieve great things,
you need unwavering ruthlessness,
especially since you've chosen
to stand with me.
Don't repeat your father's mistakes.
The capital's 26 Guards,
except for the Jinwu Guard,
which you don't control.
Convincing the key commanders
to stay out of the way
on the same day
will take a tremendous amount
of effort and money.
Can you afford that
right now, Your Highness?
Without the Miao family,
I'm powerless to make this happen.
If you don't want to kill her, fine.
But I don't like
the way you're talking to me.
Whether you like it or not,
I don't care.
If you want the Tengxiang Guard
to follow your orders,
you should understand this,
I'm not the one
seeking refuge under you;
you're the one who needs my support.
I could kill you!
A dead man can't work
with you, Your Highness.
I need to get what I'm owed.
Fine!
Bold and decisive, I like that.
My plan will definitely succeed.
Come.
Choose your fief.
You'll be the first non-royal prince
of the new dynasty.
Very wise, Your Highness.
I'll arrange for her to
leave the city immediately
so you can put your mind at ease.
This hairpin suits you perfectly.
Mu Yu,
there's something I'd like
to discuss with you.
What is it?
My parents have been grieving.
They want to take my brother's memorial
tablet back to our hometown in Futing
and place it in a temple for blessings.
I'd like to accompany them on this trip.
Just come back to me
after the Lantern Festival.
But the Lantern Festival
is for family reunions.
I don't want you to feel lonely.
If our love is true,
it doesn't matter if
we're apart for a while.
I'm more worried about you
tiring yourself out from the journey.
Alright,
I'll do as you say.
Yan Tang?
Yan Tang?
Su Xin, Su Lan.
Your Grace.
Where is Yan Tang?
When the poison takes hold,
His Grace can't recognize anyone.
He might even hurt you.
Let's wait until he's more lucid
before giving him the medicine.
His pulse shows
the poison has deeply set in.
If he doesn't take the medicine soon,
the poison will become uncontrollable.
-But
-Tell me where he is now.
His Grace has locked
himself in the bathhouse.
He won't open the door for anyone.
Your Grace!
Your Grace.
Yan Tang!
Yan Tang!
Yan Tang!
His Grace has been inside
for quite some time now.
Leave us.
Yes, Your Grace.
Yan Tang!
Shou Gu, don't come in.
I'm fine.
I just
don't want you to see me like this.
I'm your wife.
Even if your hair turned
completely white, I wouldn't be afraid.
Even though you're my wife,
I want the image you have of me
to remain
just a little more perfect.
Yan Tang,
I've made a new formula.
It will slow the poison's effects.
Please open the door.
The last medicine already worked.
I'm feeling much
Yan Tang!
Yan Tang!
Yan Tang
Here, drink the medicine.
Yan Tang,
it's me, Shou Gu.
Yan Tang!
Yan Tang
Yan Tang, wake up.
Drink the medicine.
Shou Gu, I can't control myself.
I'll end up hurting you.
Yan Tang,
our lives have long been
one and the same.
An Su,
take your time to go through it.
Pick a place you like the most
and let me know later.
What are you trying to do?
If I told you,
it wouldn't be a surprise.
I'll write to you
and share some good news along with it.
Do you remember
that rainy night when we first met?
The rainy night at the country estate.
When we first met,
you even wanted to kill me.
You were so calm and composed,
dealing with me with ease.
I almost lost my footing.
To keep my soldiers from noticing,
I had to pretend
I was in complete control.
Really?
I was terrified inside.
I was just putting on a brave face.
Your eyes were filled
with such chilling intent,
anyone would have been scared.
But what I felt was something else.
It was as if we were old friends
who hadn't seen each other in years.
Beneath the panic in your eyes,
I saw a glimmer of expectation.
If I told you
I once dreamed of us
going through life and death together,
would you believe me?
I believe you.
I even look forward to the next life,
and the one after that,
where we'll still be together.
Why are you being so smooth-tongued,
turning this into a joke?
I'm serious.
I'm grateful for that rainy night.
It brought me to you.
When the magnolias bloom,
let's travel to see
famous mountains, rivers,
spring blossoms, and autumn moons.
What do you say?
There's no need to wait.
You brought me spring a long time ago.
Your Graces.
Her Majesty's maid
has arrived with a message.
By order of Her Majesty,
Lady Dou, you're invited
to attend a palace banquet.
Your Highness.
Count of Yunyang,
you're a close friend
of Song Mo and his wife.
I thought you'd stand
on the side of justice.
The other side is my aunt, after all.
She's family.
I have to leave myself a way out too.
This is where
your journey ends, Your Highness.
They actually fought?
The Duke of Ying's poison acted up.
They fought from the bathhouse
all the way outside,
smashing everything in their path.
Both of them looked unwell.
They were breathing heavily
and trembling.
They were either injured,
or their illnesses had flared up.
Whether it's true or not,
I'll explain it to His Highness myself.
Make sure Yizhi Hall is tightly guarded
and report back immediately
if anything happens.
Yes, sir!
Father has only been
awake for a few days,
and already things have
become complicated.
He refuses to take the elixirs,
so Mother changed the incense formula,
putting him back into unconsciousness.
To ensure nothing goes wrong,
no outside officials
are allowed past Xihua Gate.
Her Majesty is relying on alchemists,
but there's always a risk
if anything goes awry.
I'll need to trouble you
to make a visit.
Nothing can go wrong
before the Lantern Festival.
If the Crown Prince returns,
he'll surely ascend the throne.
As for Song Mo and Dou Zhao,
their cunning makes
them a constant threat.
A serious threat indeed.
The Jiying Guards reported
that Song Mo and Dou Zhao
had a violent fight in Yizhi Hall.
The courtyard was a complete mess.
Song Mo is gravely ill. He is incapable
of interfering in court matters.
There is no better time than now.
What's the situation over
at Yuxi Palace?
Prince Qing is a little concerned,
so he had Secretary Ji enter the palace
to check His Majesty's pulse
and administer acupuncture.
The imperial physicians
wouldn't dare say it,
but if you'll pardon my bluntness,
at this rate,
His Majesty won't make it to spring.
Reports from all forces have come in,
everything is in place.
Western goods
are so interesting.
But where's the Duchess of Ying?
The concubines in my family and I
just found a new business venture.
I was hoping to get her advice.
Madam Mu,
you'd better be careful.
Those women from the Dou family,
one ruined my Pei Jin,
and the other brought down
the Duke of Ying's entire family.
They're bad luck.
The Dou family's current misfortunes
are all thanks to her.
She's probably riding a donkey cart
to the palace as we speak.
Lady Wei, you shouldn't
underestimate her.
Why don't you guess who sent
these fancy items to Her Majesty?
Surely not that troublemaker?
Looks like my donkey cart
wasn't too slow after all.
Though, the braying from a donkey here
sure is loud.
I could hear it from outside.
Who are you calling a donkey?
-Whoever the donkey is braying at.
-The donkey's braying at you!
-You
-Her Majesty has arrived!
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Tonight is a family banquet.
There's no need for formalities.
Please be seated.
These new and unusual items
really are fascinating.
I must say,
thanks to Duchess of Ying for
showing them to us.
So, these really were prepared
by the Duchess of Ying!
I've also heard she has prepared
some novel entertainment for us.
Such a beautiful dance.
These young ladies dance beautifully.
Such talent.
Talent might be an overstatement.
They simply follow their interests.
Once they master their craft,
they can earn a livelihood.
They won't have to depend on
their families or men to get by.
Greetings, Your Highness.
Seize control of Qianqing Place
as quickly as possible.
By dawn,
I want to hold the imperial seal
and proclaim our cause to the realm.
Tonight,
we purge the court
of its corrupt influences
and restore order to the empire!
-Bravo!
-Yes, bravo!
I've prepared century-old
floral wine for everyone.
I'll make a wish.
I wish that after today,
our world
will be renewed and transformed!
What's going on?
There are traitors
in the palace tonight.
Prince Qing is conducting a purge.
For the safety of all you ladies,
Xuanyue Hall must remain sealed.
Dou Zhao,
don't bother waiting.
No reinforcements are coming.
As expected.
You knew that I would hold
the officials' wives hostage
tonight, didn't you?
You've been controlling
the imperial physicians,
keeping His Majesty bedridden
and unable to govern,
all to coordinate tonight's plans
with Prince Qing, haven't you?
Wang Ge only needed to pick someone,
slap a 'traitor' label on them,
say, his foster father Wang Yuan,
who's served loyally for decades.
And Prince Qing's men would have a
legitimate reason to cleanse the court.
By holding wives of officials
hostage here in Xuanyue Hall,
the court ministers
are effectively restrained.
Not only will Prince Qing's forces
meet no resistance,
but tomorrow they'll even
be praised for purging traitors
and protecting His Majesty.
At that point,
whether His Majesty lives or dies,
the throne
will already belong to Prince Qing.
What What do we do?
Is this a coup?
Dou Zhao, you're insane!
Do you have a death wish?
Ladies, there's no need to panic.
Her Majesty is merely
using us as hostages.
She won't kill us.
If anything happens
to the officials' families,
even if Prince Qing takes the throne,
the court officials
won't let him rule in peace.
Killing one or two won't hurt.
Dou Zhao,
let's start with you.
Don't move!
Su Yan!
Ladies, run!
Go! Go!
Stop right there!
Your entire family will be executed
if you defy me!
Protect Her Majesty!
Nobody move!
If anyone comes closer, I'll kill her!
Those lanterns were your doing.
You even have someone inside
the Ministry of Works.
You summoned me here
intending to take me hostage.
Did it never occur to you
that I might turn the tables on you?
Don't you dare come closer! Walk!
Faster!
Stay back!
Just surrender.
This is pointless.
Without Song Mo,
what can you possibly change?
Song Mo!
Su Yan!
Dou Zhao, run!
Run!
Protect my mother and brother.
Go!
Surrender.
There's no place to run.
Your Grace!
-Your Grace!
-You're here.
Your Grace, Prince Qing's men
have breached the Shuntian Gate!
You've come all this way just to die?
Very well.
Today,
I'll send you all to join Jiang Mei Sun.
-Guards!
-Yes, sir!
Execute these lawless assassins
on the spot!
Chen Jia, are you rebelling?
I've wanted to kill him long ago.
If anyone wants to stop me
for credit, come on then!
You
Do you still not see
who's committing treason tonight?
Wang Ge has been colluding
with Prince Qing to usurp the throne.
Are you Jiying Guards
loyal to His Majesty
or to traitors?
Nonsense!
Don't listen to this madwoman's lies!
Brothers,
the people see us Jiying Guards
as lackeys of eunuchs,
and the nobles treat us as disposable
tools for murder and scapegoating.
Haven't you had enough?
I know I have!
Commander Chen, we'll follow your lead!
If you stand for justice
and restore order,
His Majesty will reward
or punish accordingly.
Should the worst happen tonight,
and the world turns upside down,
I, Dou Zhao,
will take full responsibility
for all accusations.
Chen Jia,
you and Zhao Liang Bi will
lead the remaining Jiying Guards
and the men from Zhaowen Bookshop
to defend Chengtian Gate.
Hold off Prince Qing and Song Han.
Yes, Your Grace!
To repay His Majesty's merciful favor,
we wield our blades
and die in his service!
Die in his service!
He's here.
Take the Duke of Ding's military orders
and issue a covert command
for all Duke of Ding troops
to travel to the capital by ship
before the Lantern Festival.
Song Mo?
Isn't he supposed to be
dying from the poison?
He thinks he can turn the tide
with these mere Duke of Ding's Army?
Dream on!
Duke of Ding's Army, hear my command!
Yes, sir!
Avenge
the Grand General!
Kill!
Kill!
Kill!
Fire!
-Defensive formation!
-Yes, sir!
Your Grace, we're here.
Wang Ge can't be relied upon anymore.
That means Mother is
-Soldier!
-Yes, Your Highness!
-Deploy the reserve forces!
-Yes, Your Highness!
We're outnumbered.
Stay steady.
We will fight while retreating.
Kill!
They're trapped like fish in a barrel!
His Majesty is dying.
Now is the time to quell the rebellion
and protect the nation!
Kill!