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[Follow Your Heart]

[Episode 17]

[Blossom Beauty]

Then sleep with me.

Ms. Yan,

hurry and add some cold water for me.

I'm getting steamed over here.

Ms. Yan.

Ms. Yan!

It's getting hot.

Sorry, Mrs. Bao.

I'm sorry.

Much better now.

Water, please.

Is something bothering you?

I have a friend.

If a man told her

he said he'd sleep with her,

what...

do you think he means?

Is he a pervert?

Not really.

If both of them are unmarried,

it's completely natural that passion flows between them

when they officially get married and consummate their relationship.

But...

if he's asking to sleep with you when you've just met,

he's definitely up to no good.

I suggest to break up

with him.

Yes, that's a must.

Who is this friend of yours?

Bring her over and let me get to know her.

I'll introduce her to a good guy.

Me! Me!

You're everywhere.

No, no need.

Indeed, he's not a good man.

That pervert! That rascal!

You want to sleep with me?

I just know you’re up to no good.

Boss.

Ruoqian and I have written on

the flyers just as you've asked.

Take a look.

Boss,

I think it’s weird that

you're asking the customer

if they are feeling cold.

Did you recently develop

some new ointment for cold?

When you're older and want to find me,

just say, "Are you cold?"

I'll let you wear my clothes,

and I'll know it's you.

Boss?

Boss!

I’m asking you.

What do you mean by asking if they're feeling cold?

"Are you cold?",

is the code word that I share with Young Sir.

Only he knows it.

Sai'er.

Her Highness will be asking for me

to serve her at her place.

Send these flyers out for me.

Remember to go to places where there is

more human traffic, such as the inns,

theatres and tea houses.

And the martial club!

That's where more men are.

Maybe that's where Young Sir is at.

Remember, the martial club!

Okay.

I'll go now.

Remember to go to the martial club!

Okay.

Linglong.

Shuijing.

Daimao.

Huanpei.

My lord.

You're back so soon?

I'm back with one piece of good

and bad news each.

Which one do you want to hear first?

The bad news first.

General Nan has fled to

the six states in the South.

We don't know which state specifically.

After Tumen died,

both Gongye and Moqi clans

came back to life.

Without anyone in charge of Heman,

the people can't live in peace.

At this point,

what good news can there be?

Before Nan Jifeng went missing,

he did leave some clues behind.

He sent his old army buddies

to protect his parents.

and dismissed

his family's servants and generals in advance.

It looks like he was prepared.

My lord.

If Nan Jifeng had

predicted this would happen,

why didn't he

tell you in advance?

I'm afraid it's because he couldn't.

The mastermind is in the capital,

so his messages and letters

can't enter the capital either.

There's something I forgot.

Someone has been asking about

your marriage in Heman.

They even drew Ms. Yan's portrait

and sent it back to the capital.

Don't worry, my lord.

I've already swapped the portraits.

Who do you think

could be behind this?

This girl.

She's always up to something.

Ruoqian.

What new products

did Blossom Beauty release?

This new product

has hibiscus snow powder

and orange osmanthus rouge.

This bride is not Yan Nanxing.

How could this happen?

Miss?

It's really you.

It's you.

Miss,

are you waiting for a guest?

Do you...

think I have a guest?

Your guest...

didn't ask for you?

What?

Do you come here often?

Yes, I do.

Well, that's unexpected.

Looks like...

you won't get the reward again tonight.

So what?

Are you going to give me a red packet again?

Fine.

Let me support you.

Well...

What do you want me to do?

If you don't want to sing or dance,

just chat with me.

That's all?

You don't have any customers, do you?

No matter how small a fly is,

it's still meat.

What are you doing here?

I'm chatting with this lady.

What are you talking about?

You shouldn't be here.

Don't offend her.

Why would I?

I have given her money.

Are you crazy?

She's an esteemed host.

Sorry, he didn't mean it.

You may leave.

Say no more.

You're on your own.

So you're not a dancer.

Please pardon me.

You want me to pardon you

with a simple apology?

Then...

how can you forgive me?

These

are all for you.

I'll show my support for you.

Show me a song and dance.

I can't sing or dance.

How about this?

Show me whatever you know.

May I borrow your handkerchief?

What for?

Here's a flower for you, Miss.

How did that come about?

I hope you'll be magnanimous

and forgive my mistake.

Go back first.

Your Grace,

Commander Shang has something urgent

and won't be able to come.

He asks for your understanding.

It's okay.

How did he do that?

[Guangyu Hall]

His Majesty is here.

Father.

What brings you here?

Add a set of bowl and chopsticks now.

No need!

I'm so angry that I'm full.

[Everlasting Glory]

Exactly who on earth

made my father this angry?

Jiang Zhiyi.

Let me make this clear today.

The heir of Yuejiang's Residence

shall not only be surnamed Jiang,

but also considers itself Jiang at heart.

Otherwise,

this person will only

bring disaster to our family.

But Father, Xinbai...

It's okay if I have no grandsons.

I'll just nurture my granddaughter instead.

But just in case,

if there ever comes a day where my granddaughter

is also unsatisfactory,

I'd rather choose

someone else in the family.

Mr. Pei, you have a peaceful family.

You have three daughters

who treats you well and dear.

But in my opinion,

you still lack something.

What do I lack?

You're lacking a son.

Am I...

really lacking?

Yes, you are.

Your three daughters have yet to get married.

May I propose a marriage

for Xinbai?

Your Highness.

You have both a son and daughter,

and that makes your family complete.

But I...

I have three dearest daughters too.

I'm very content.

There's a saying,

"A grown daughter cannot be kept.

Otherwise, it will turn into trouble."

Why not let the two young people

meet first?

Who knows, they might hit right off.

Mr. Pei,

my family is very open.

I don't mind Xinbai marrying into your family.

Your Highness.

Well...

There's no need for that.

Xinbai...

is just doing his job in his capacity.

It's inevitable that he would offend others.

Besides, with instigation of outsiders,

the animosity between

Xinbai and his grandfather

is getting deeper.

I would also like to ask you to watch over Xinbai.

On this,

you can be rest assured, Your Highness.

Of course I'll watch over Xinbai.

However,

we don't have to set up a marriage

just because of this.

Only by becoming a real family

can I be at ease.

But...

Mr. Pei.

Alright.

Okay.

Then...

As per your opinion,

my third daughter, Yaoyao,

is outgoing.

And as far as I know,

she and Xinbai

have met before.

But first, let's make it clear.

It's just for the two young people

to meet each other.

If they don't think well of each other,

then as parents,

let's not force it any further.

Of course.

Nanxing.

What does she want now?

Xinbai is not young anymore.

I want to arrange a marriage for him.

I don't seem to know

any other girls.

Did I ask you for introductions?

I've already found someone.

The third daughter of Mr. Pei.

Not bad, right?

They're a perfect match.

I'll prepare my gift money.

You don't need to pay.

I want you to make money.

I want you to be the matchmaker.

If it's successful,

I'll give you a large sum of money as the matchmaker.

I guarantee you'll be satisfied.

I'll be the matchmaker?

Think about Xinbai's personality.

Do you think he will

actually go for the blind date?

No, he won't.

That's right.

So I'll leave Xinbai with you.

Why?

You guys are each other's

ride or die.

You must have a way to make him go.

B-But I...

I...

Besides...

Look into my eyes.

We are like sisters.

So, Xinbai is like your nephew.

My nephew?

I've never heard him

mention about anyone

he liked since he was a kid.

Except that ex-wife,

which we are unclear about.

But...

even if he can't forget her,

it's all in the past.

Think about it.

If you have such a nephew,

wouldn't you be anxious for him?

Yes, I would.

Then...

Can you bear to watch

your nephew become

a widower for the rest of his life?

Can you bear to

see your nephew be left in the lurch

for the remainder of his life?

My heart hurts now.

It hurts so bad.

If you don't agree,

I won't be able to feel good at all.

I'm so sad.

It hurts everywhere.

I suddenly feel refreshed.

Blossom Beauty Beauty Salon!

Don't miss it!

Sir, take a look.

Miss! Miss!

Young man, take a look.

Look at you, you're so pretty.

Come and find out more

about Blossom Beauty Beauty Salon.

Miss, take a look.

Miss.

If you use

our products,

you will have even better complexion.

Really?

I'll give it a try then.

Okay.

I'll wait for you.

Okay.

Young man,

Blossom Beauty Beauty Salon.

Have a look.

We have a wide range of services.

You can bring your wife

to come and experience it.

Here.

Do I look like I have a wife?

I'm sorry.

Sai'er, Ruoqian.

-Boss! -Boss!

Boss.

Boss, why are you here?

Aren't you going to the Princess' Residence?

I've been there.

I came to see you.

How is it going?

We're almost done giving out here.

We'll go to the martial club next.

We aim to give out across the entire capital.

It's getting late.

You guys hurry up.

Stay safe.

Okay.

What about you, Boss?

I have something to do.

I won't follow you guys.

Okay, we'll be going.

All the best.

Why are you here?

I had a meal on you the last time.

I've come to return the favour.

You can have a taste of my cooking.

It's so late.

I've already eaten.

If you have eaten...

then let's have supper.

-No, Yan Nanxing. -Excuse me.

All right.

The corn is ready. It smells so good.

How is it?

This is what you consider as cooking?

Yes. Is it delicious?

I've never seen such a

unskilled meal before.

As long as it tastes good, no?

Try this.

I'll try this first.

Have some water.

Here.

Not bad.

As long as it's delicious.

So, tell me.

I've eaten your meal,

what exactly

brings you here

tonight?

Actually, I just...

really wanted you to try

my cooking.

And also,

I want to discuss something with you.

Your mother...

have found you

a blind date.

But I refused immediately.

I looked into it carefully.

One of them is quite decent.

She's the Prime Minister's third daughter.

Would you like to meet her?

I'll arrange it for you.

It's not easy to digest

too much food at night.

You've already eaten. Don't deny it.

Just take it as you're helping me.

Help me out this time. Just this time.

Please. Please.

No.

She's the third daughter of the Prime Minister.

I heard that she is well-educated

and beautiful.

It's not like you're losing out.

Just meet her once.

Do you want me to go?

Does it matter what I think?

Your mother

keeps threatening to close my shop.

How dare I refuse her?

Besides, if I'm really doomed,

who will help you with your case?

It's not worth it for you either.

Think of it as you're meeting her

for the sake of us.

For the sake of us?

Of course, for us.

Please, just this once.

Fine.

I'll go.

Really?

Yes.

I'll arrange it immediately.

But...

Don't you regret it.

Help me grill some more mushrooms.

Okay.

We...

It's you.

Pretty lady!

Pretty sister!

Pretty sister!

Can you get the kite for us?

Pretty sister, over here.

Please help us retrieve it.

I wouldn't climb a tree

for such a trivial matter.

It's inappropriate.

Just buy a few more.

Sister,

we only want this kite.

So you don't even know how to climb a tree?

Even brother Ruoqian knows how to.

Sister.

You're a grown-up.

You don't even know how to climb trees?

Sister, you're so useless.

You're useless! You're useless!

Did I say I don't know how to climb trees?

Did I?

You did.

No, I didn't.

Just wait for me here.

Sister, come on!

You can do it!

Come on!

Go for it!

Come on!

Miss.

Miss!

You're awake.

How come it's you again?

I'm Liu Ruoqian.

What is this place?

This is my house.

Your house?

Why am I at your house?

You passed out just now.

I don't know where you live.

My home was nearby,

so I brought you here to rest.

Who asked you to take me home?

Miss.

This is your book, right?

So you like to

read books such as "Drunken Beauty" too?

One should read all kinds of books,

and gain all sorts of knowledge.

Can you lend it to me?

I just want a glimpse.

I'll return it to you when I am done.

I'll return it to you when I am done.

Give it-

Uh... t-the meal is ready.

Why don't you eat before leaving?

No need.

Miss.

Look at how skinny you are.

I am guessing you don't eat well at home.

The meal is ready.

Just have a taste of my cooking.

No need.

Let's go.

Here.

More dishes incoming.

All right.

Come.

Time to eat.

Here.

Father.

Let's eat.

[Slave]

Slaves?

We are slaves.

Although we've got rid of our master,

we have yet to leave the slave clan yet.

But regardless whether we are slaves or not,

we eat like everyone else,

we get along with our neighbors,

and we see the same sky.

Similarly, the sun also sets

in the West for all of us.

Yes.

That's not what I meant.

It's my first time

eating at someone else's house.

I was looking around because I'm curious.

Please excuse me.

-It’s okay. -Feel free to look around.

Yes, it's nothing.

Let's eat.

Let's eat.

I just made this.

Mother.

Son, try it.

Okay.

It's tasteless!

Did you forget to add salt again?

Nonsense. It's delicious.

Yeah, this is delicious.

-Put more salt next time. -He’s being picky.

Is it good?

Yes.

Fine, it's good if you say so.

Okay.

You try it too.

Yes, Miss.

-Eat up! -Give it a try!

Eat.

Eat.

It's delicious.

You see, everyone says it's delicious.

As long as it tastes good.

If it's good, then eat more.

-Come on. -Don't stand on ceremony.

Since it's good, have another piece.

Miss.

What's your name?

Father, stop asking. It's rude.

My name is Suoluo.

It's the name of a tree

that grows at the Southwest border.

This name is so special.

My father was a borderer.

So,

he gave me this name

to commemorate his hometown.

So you're a borderer.

Well yes, that's half my ethnicity.

Whether a borderer

or a slave,

we all living in the capital,

so we are people of the capital.

We are all the same.

My son is right.

Miss, whenever you're free,

just come by for a meal.

We just have to add a pair of chopsticks, and it's livelier.

Make yourself at home here.

Okay.

Help yourself.

And this. This is delicious too.

Isn't it pretty?

Take care.

Take care.

Mrs. Bao's stuff

are all pretty.

Mrs. Bao.

Hello, ladies.

This is...

Let me show you our new product.

This is our newly developed

fragrance powder.

Done.

Ms. Yan, your skills

truly live up to its reputation.

It's my honor

to make you happy.

His Grace...

Is he here yet?

He...

will be here soon.

Just hold on.

Mr. Jiang, you're here.

It's Mr. Jiang.

He's so handsome, isn't he?

Mr. Jiang, you're here.

He's here!

He's so handsome.

How punctual.

Look how anxious he is.

I don't see you

dressed so attractively

when you come and see me.

Yan Nanxing

must entertain Ms. Pei today.

She must be the one beside her.

Let's go.

Even the flowers aren't as pretty as how you are dressed.

You look beautiful today.

You are talking about me?

Really?

Yes.

It's a real honor to

be able to meet you today.

Stop it.

Unfortunately,

I'm married.

We're just not meant to be.

Sai'er.

Take Ms. Pei to the private room to rest.

Hurry up.

He is...

Come on.

Excuse me.

Hurry up.

Let me make you some tea.

Am I really that beautiful?

Yes, you are.

Come here.

You did that on purpose.

Of course not.

I don't know who she is.

No, you do.

You did it on purpose.

I've heard

you've met Ms. Pei

before.

You're usually such a bragger.

How could you not recognize her?

She and I

have met only once.

Then your face blindness

is way too inconsistent.

If you want to recognize someone, you can.

And when you don't, you choose not to.

Well, I recognize you.

What's the use of recognizing me?

I'm not going on a blind date with you.

Go back.

Coax her well,

and clear up any misunderstanding.

If you continue to be like this,

you deserve to be single forever.

I'm not single.

I consider myself

a widow.

I'm not dead yet.

Don't curse me.

You're laughing?

Hurry back now

and coax her.

Don't you cause my shop to close down.

Let's go.

Well...

If both of you need anything,

feel free to call me anytime.

What are you doing here?

Boss.

Ruoqian is looking after the front hall anyway.

Let's eavesdrop through the wall.

Why should we?

I don't want you to regret it.

If things go wrong,

we still have a chance to make things up.

I'll regret it?

What do I have to regret?

Besides,

do I look like that kind of person?

Ms. Pei, please give me a moment.

I'll go get some more tea.

No need.

I'm full.

I am wondering...

I wonder what are

some of your interests?

Reading and investigating cases.

What kind of books

do you usually read?

Books on the art of war.

For example?

Wuzi.

Especially, the chapters on managing the military,

discussing commandership and encouragement of soldiers.

I often review them.

Who asked you to talk about these things with her?

May I ask...

what kind of woman do you like?

It's not the kind of woman whom

you greeted at the front hall, right?

I mistook that woman

for you just now.

I...

The last time we met was at the palace's banquet

during Dragon Boat Festival last year.

At that time,

we were standing far apart.

I couldn't see clearly

how you looked like.

I only remembered

you had a half-knife chignon.

That lady just now

also styled her hair the same way.

That's why I mistook her for you.

I see.

But...

You have yet to

answer my question.

Your Grace,

what kind of woman

do you like?

I don't care about looks.

Your Grace...

Do you mean...

Do you mean that I'm ugly?

Men are all liars.

Right?

I didn't mean to offend you.

But compared to appearance,

I care more about temperament.

Well then...

What kind of temperament do you like?

What kind?

Someone who is valiant,

intelligent and poised.

She don't need to be overly gentle or modest,

and it doesn't matter if she has a bit of temper.

She has her own principles,

and has a free, brave, and open-minded spirit.

Underneath an unruly apperance,

she has a kind

and righteous heart.

Although she may be harsh with words,

but she has a big heart.

She doesn't judge others

by the usual moral standards.

Boss.

Why does it seem like

he's not describing Ms. Pei?

I understand what

you are trying to say.

Since you are dissatisfied with me,

please explain it to the elders

personally yourself.

I even ask for your mercy

to not make me sound so bad.

Wait.

Do you need me to send you back?

No need.

What are we going to do now that she's gone?

Boss.

Boss!

Do you feel that

the person Mr. Jiang was describing

as the kind of person he likes

was you?

Me?

No, no way.

Yes.

No.

It was!

No, it wasn't!

He definitely was.

Definitely not.

Please bring me a pot of tea.

He's calling you.

Mr. Jiang.

It's okay if you are not interested in her.

But you should have at least let her

leave with some dignity.

She is the daughter of the Prime Minister after all.

Don't worry.

I'll talk to Mother.

You'd better.

Don't get me into trouble.

Was it really because of the reasons you mentioned

that you didn't fancy her?

I'm talking to you.

You said just now,

"intelligent and valiant."

Were you referring to me?

Were you?

No?

Yan Nanxing.

You are really good at flattering yourself,

aren't you?

Do I need to?

I know you.

You're just like a piece of wood.

How many girls do you know?

Whatever being intelligent

and valiant was about.

Oh right.

You can't even tell the difference

between men and women.

Fine.

It's you if you say so.

That's so reluctant.

It's as if I am forcing myself

onto you as your lover.

Yan Nanxing, what about you?

What kind of man do you like?

I...

Jiang Xinbai, where are you?

Mother.

Have some tea.

You've messed everything up.

Tell me!