Blossom (2024) s01e32 Episode Script

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I am guilty!
Song Mo is innocent!
I will testify in person.
Please grant justice to Song Mo!
Stop it, Shi Ying!
-This is embarrassing!
-Get out of my way!
Have you lost your mind?
Did that scoundrel son-in-law
of yours bewitch you?
Get a grip!
You deceived your own brother
and framed your niece and nephew-in-law.
You're the one who needs to wake up!
You fool!
Brother, I've slapped myself
twice for you.
All these years,
just because I'm your younger brother,
how many lives have been sacrificed,
how many mistakes have been made?
this has to stop!
You're using Dou Zhao
and Song Mo as sacrificial pawns,
using the lives of countless citizens
as bargaining chips
for wealth and power,
I will never allow it!
An elder brother is like a father.
As long as you bear the Dou name,
you will obey me.
That was
the last time I'll ever
call you my brother.
Your kindness in raising me,
I now repay with blood.
What are you trying to do?
You
In ancient times, they spoke
of three stabs to sever ties.
Stab me three times.
After that, we will go our separate ways
and have nothing more
to do with each other.
You think I won't do it?
Fine,
I'll grant your wish today!
I expected too much from you.
From now on, we have nothing
to do with each other.
The brothers of the Dou family
have fallen out.
(Blossom)
(Episode 32)
If you ruin Prince Qing's plans,
His Highness won't let you off.
If His Highness finds out
you've rescued his enemy,
he'll kill you.
When did His Highness ever instruct
you to lay hands on the Duchess of Ying?
Song Mo hasn't been convicted yet,
and you're already making your move.
You think His Highness won't
see through your selfish agenda?
Search!
It's just my puppy.
Thank you for caring so much
about my dog.
Oh, by the way,
Lord Song, was your
childhood nickname 'doggie'?
No wonder you've grown up
wanting to bite everyone you meet.
His Highness said
that since you enjoy starting fires,
it's only fitting to host you this way.
As long as you confess
to fabricating the contracts
and framing Prince Qing,
you will spare yourself some suffering.
Isn't that better?
Eunuch Wang,
I've seen every trick in the book.
If I write a confession,
I'm as good as dead.
Whatever cruel methods you have,
bring them on.
His Majesty has not authorized torture.
You might be accused of
forcing a confession under duress
by doing this.
Don't try to play both sides.
So, what do you suggest I do instead?
I dare not say.
I know
you're a tough one,
but being tough is useless here.
This place can turn
even the hardest heart of a Duke
into water.
Justice and fairness are
whatever pleases the Emperor's will.
Are you not afraid of death?
What about the 237 family members
of the Duke of Ding,
the young and old,
are they also not afraid of death?
-Yan Tang
-Uncle
-Uncle!
-It's your fault.
-No
-Help
Help me.
Help me.
What about your parents
and younger brother?
If they're implicated because of you,
will you be able to live with it?
Is your innocence
worth sacrificing the lives
of your closest kin?
Yan Tang, what are you doing?
I don't need to know anything else,
I only need to know
how to manipulate your emotions.
Compared to being cut to pieces,
this incense enhances feelings and,
paired with the effect
of the Grudgebane,
will make your suffering unbearable.
Savor the agony
as the poison takes effect.
Yan Tang
Yan Tang
Yan Tang
Yan Tang
Shou Gu
Are you here to get me?
You've come to get me.
Your Grace? Are you alright, Your Grace?
Your Grace? Please don't scare me.
Your Grace!
Your Grace!
Yan Tang?
Yan Tang?
Yan Tang?
Yan Tang!
Shou Gu, you're finally awake!
Grandmother, Shou Gu is awake!
Easy, easy.
Shou Gu, easy.
Grandmother.
Zhang Ru.
How did I get here?
Jian Ming brought you here.
He's taken care of everything.
He said this is
the safest place for you.
Yan Tang
Don't worry.
Yan Tang is a blessed child.
He will be fine.
His Majesty isn't a foolish ruler.
He'll make a wise decision.
Over a hundred civil officials from
Cui family are speaking up
You have an entire family
backing you up.
Just stay here with worries.
Focus on recovering.
My baby
The baby is fine,
but the doctor said
your current condition
is due to extreme stress
and emotional upheaval.
You are very weak.
You need careful nurturing.
You mustn't let this
leave a lasting impact.
Come, lie down.
Get some rest.
Grandmother,
easy.
Stop!
The Drum of Appeal is
not to be struck recklessly!
The Drum of Appeal was established
by the founding emperor
to ensure fairness
and allow grievances to be heard.
What authority does
the Directorate of Ceremonial
have to stop me from seeking justice?
Song Mo set fires and injured people.
There are countless witnesses.
And yet, Minister Dou, you
still claim this is an injustice?
This is outright slander
against the court. Take him away!
-I demand justice for Song Mo!
-Stop!
Justice lies in
the hearts of the people.
It's not up to you to decide.
I was the one who ordered Minister Dou
to strike the Drum of Appeal.
Eunuch Wang, are you going
to take me away as well?
I wouldn't dare.
Then scram.
Yes, Your Highness.
Let's go.
-Minister Dou.
-Your Highness.
Thank you, Your Highness.
My actions were personal.
I wouldn't dare implicate you.
Song Mo is loyal and brave,
and you are a honorable official.
It is my duty to ensure justice
is preserved for the court.
Your Highness, your sense of justice
is a blessing to the realm.
Please convey to His Majesty
not to wrong
those who are loyal and true.
Rumors have been spreading
across the capital
about Yunfei Jewelry Pavilion being
used for factionalism and corruption,
and claims that the Drum of Appeal
has been unanswered.
Investigations have revealed
that the Luji Denture Shop
is secretly
owned by Prince Qing.
It is lavishly outfitted,
with extravagant expenditures,
and conceals enough
silver to cover half a year
of taxes for the
northern Zhili province.
My brother claims to live
a modest and frugal life, so tell me,
where did all this money come from?
Furthermore, shop attendants
have identified
those who frequented
the hidden chambers,
including Minister Dou and Minister Mu.
This is a complete distortion of facts,
slandering a prince
and senior ministers.
I implore a thorough
investigation to uncover
the true instigator
and restore justice!
Those who lose the people's trust
lose the throne.
Minister Dou, it seems you still
don't understand the situation.
The public outrage is palpable.
I advise you refrain from opposing
the will of the people
This scroll is filled with
the signatures of the people.
It represents the voice of the masses.
This petition demands
a full investigation into
the secret contracts,
factionalism, embezzlement, and bribery.
The people want the truth.
Those guilty must be punished,
and the innocent released.
Royal family members
or high-ranking officials,
all will be treated equally
without exception.
Minister Dou, Minister Mu,
what do you think?
To save his son-in-law,
Dou Shi Ying has slandered
a prince
and manipulated public opinion.
Such interference in court affairs
is treacherous.
If his plan succeeds,
the royal family's dignity and
authority will be utterly lost.
Interfering in court affairs?
Your Majesty, are you referring
to others or yourself?
If royal matters are solely
for royal hands to handle,
why don't you step aside
and let me take your place?
I could try drafting
some imperial edicts
and reviewing the memorials too.
You've always stayed
away from politics,
living a carefree life.
Why brought you here to Yuxi Palace
and made such jokes?
I'm here because I'm
concerned about You Ting.
He's been so viciously slandered
that the royal family's dignity
has already been trampled.
Investigate it! A full and thorough
investigation is the only way
to restore the royal family's honor.
Her Highness makes a valid point.
The Censorate suggests
postponing the conviction
of Song Mo for now.
After all, the alleged faction list
circulating among the public
is unreliable.
However, the bribery ledgers
presented by Song Mo are verifiable.
To pacify the people,
I propose using the ledgers as a basis
to conduct a thorough investigation
of the Six Ministries,
focusing specifically
on the Revenue Office
of the Ministry of Revenue in Diannan
and the Qingli Department
of the Ministry of Works.
Liang Ji Fang, along with the
Ministry of Justice and the Censorate,
has been investigating for days.
If they keep digging,
You Ting's factional bribery at the
jewelry shop will become undeniable,
and Song Mo's arson
will appear justified.
That couple from Yizhi Hall
really played their cards well.
Your Majesty,
at this point,
there's no way to walk away unscathed.
For the sake of the bigger picture,
this matter must not
implicate His Highness.
Are you suggesting
we offer Liang Ji Fang a new scapegoat?
Those brokering deals and
forging alliances at the jewelry shop
were led by Dou Shi Shu.
The horse market trade
was also handled by him.
I recall you had a falling out
with Dou Shi Shu over your son.
This is a grave matter, and I would
never dare seek personal revenge.
I'm only speaking the truth.
Aside from Minister Dou,
no one else can take the fall for this.
Everything I've done is for
His Highness and you, Your Majesty.
Dou Shi Shu was elevated
by Princess Shude.
Since his end is near,
let her accompany him.
So he won't be lonely.
Master, it's been a while
since I've seen you dress up so nicely.
Are you meeting someone important today?
In life,
one should come
and go with dignity.
Don't follow me.
May the heavens bless
the Dou family of Beilou
with high rank and noble titles,
and generations of prosperity.
May our light shine across
the land and all directions,
and may it last through
countless ages to come.
You've built yourself
a personal Wenyuan Pavilion.
You're so obsessed with
the Grand Secretary's seat
that it's driven you mad.
Didn't you say you quit it?
Whenever I've found myself struggling,
I've always come here to sit,
to remind myself to exercise restraint
and endure.
Only when I sit in that chair
will I finally relax.
Now,
I'm just one step away.
I suppose you've realized
you won't make it.
Mu Chuan intentionally left a trail,
accusing me of forming factions
under Prince Qing's name.
The Empress is cutting me
loose like dead weight.
She wants me to take the fall.
You've always been careful, calculated.
After being their tool for so long,
did you really think
you'd never be discarded?
I don't buy it.
Back then, the three Zhuge brothers
each chose to serve Wei, Han, and Wu.
If I hadn't positioned myself
as the sacrificial pawn,
how could I have
pushed Shi Ying to the opposite side?
I'm the one who submitted
the evidence pointing at me to the court
under his name.
He will appear as someone who upheld
righteousness over familial bonds.
With that act,
he'll win the Crown Prince's
trust and respect.
When the next regime rises,
he will undoubtedly
be among the key officials.
The future generations of Dou family
will claim that seat.
By order of Her Majesty,
arrest the traitor
Dou Shi Shu immediately!
Back then, I helped you
because your talent
deserved recognition.
If you abandon this path
and turn back now,
I'll plead with His Majesty
to spare your life.
I'll tell him to exile you
to a quiet place.
You could focus on writing
and leave all this behind.
There's nothing
you can do
to save me now, Your Highness.
But
I can still do
one last thing for you,
Your Highness.
Put your swords down.
I want to see Dou Shi Ying.
Shi Shu, put the dagger down.
They're making you the scapegoat.
I'll go with you to the Censorate
and explain everything.
Stop pretending!
Dou Shi Ying,
I must have been blind to trust you.
I never imagined you were the one
gathering evidence against me all along
You've been waiting to betray me
in exchange for wealth and power.
After all I've done to support
and look out for you,
I never thought you'd turn out
to be an ungrateful snake!
-Shi Shu, what
-Shut up!
Our brotherhood ended
when I stabbed you that day.
Dou Shi Shu is taking a royal hostage.
Execute him on the spot.
Archers, fire!
No! Don't shoot!
Shi Shu!
Yi Zhen,
stop fighting the Empress.
Go back to your fief.
When the Furong plums ripen,
enjoy them for me.
Yuan Ji!
Yuan Ji!
Yuan Ji
Yuan Ji
The traitor Dou Shi Shu
abused his power
and embezzled the people's wealth.
His crimes were unforgivable.
He has been executed.
The stolen funds have been
confiscated into the national treasury
as a warning to others.
Yes! Yes! Well done!
-He deserved it!
-Yes!
He spent his entire life
clawing and fighting.
In the end,
all he left was this room.
This quote from Zhuge Liang,
it showed that he had paved another path
for you from the very start.
Shi Shu wanted to push me
toward the Crown Prince
to secure our family's future.
If I had stepped up sooner
and shouldered the burden,
maybe he wouldn't have taken
every wrong step
until there was no turning back.
Shi Ying,
you have to move on.
Whether it's taking up
the post in Chanxi
or resigning to leave
the court altogether,
you have to make a decision.
Shi Shu is gone.
Prince Qing and the Empress
won't let our family go so easily.
I can't run.
I have to protect the dozens
of lives in this household.
The Crown Prince
has promised to protect us.
Precisely because of that,
I can't allow him to be accused
of favoritism at this critical time.
Good.
Take my commendation
for disaster relief efforts,
along with the support of the
Ji'an Cui clan's students and retainers.
We will submit a petition to the court.
Yes.
And include Shou Gu's success in
cultivating potatoes to combat famine,
and Song Mo's achievements
in quelling the pirates.
Let the officials see clearly
how much our family has
contributed to the court.
I'll draft the petition now.
By order of Her Majesty,
Song Mo is guilty of negligence
and dereliction of duty,
leading to the incident
on Changle Street.
However, in consideration of his
past merits in suppressing bandits,
he is spared the torture
in the imperial prison.
He is to be confined in
Yizhi Hall immediately,
and await further punishment.
Your uncle is dead.
And Princess Shude has quietly
returned to her fief.
When His Majesty wakes,
the political landscape will
undergo major changes.
If Uncle had chosen the right alliance,
he could've reached
the pinnacle of power.
Even though we couldn't
expose the forces behind him,
we've at least fought against fate.
As for when His Majesty will wake,
or whether he'll still care
about you when he does,
I don't dare to risk it.
I'd hoped to time things right,
that at the very least,
I could still sit with you and
watch the magnolias bloom.
But with all the heavy snow this year,
who knows
if the branches of the branches
have been broken under its weight?
If you're in the mood,
I'll have them bring out our cloaks,
and we can go see for ourselves.
Forget it.
I've been stripped of my title
and am now confined to the estate.
Lu Ming and General Yan
have also been detained.
The entire area is surrounded
by the Jiying Guard.
Having the Jiying Guards
around isn't all bad.
It's restrictive, yes,
but it's also a form of protection.
At least Yizhi Hall is safe.
After so many years of planning,
we've reached this point.
We've done everything we could.
From here on out,
let's just wait for the flowers to bloom
and enjoy some quiet days together.
Your hand.
The court is in turmoil over
selecting a new commander
for the Imperial Guard.
It's the perfect time to strike
while everyone is distracted.
My troops in Liaodong
are not ready for it.
Wouldn't moving now be premature?
During the Xuanwu Gate Incident,
Emperor Taizong used only 800 men.
Victory isn't about numbers;
it's about
timing.
Commander Song, what do you think?
As long as Song Mo remains alive,
he will always be a threat.
That has been my concern as well.
The poison has seeped
into Song Mo's bones.
His body is gravely weakened.
His allies are imprisoned.
He's in no position to stage
any significant resistance.
Song Mo and Dou Zhao
may seem subdued now,
but it's all a facade.
They must have something else planned.
I've assigned people
to watch them closely.
I'll will find another
opportunity to deal with them.
I'll wait for your good news.
To launch the uprising,
all we need now is a favorable wind.
Teacher, you seem
hostile toward Song Han.
Is it because of Dou Zhao?
Dou Zhao and I are soul mates.
Your Highness, I trust you can
see that clearly.
As for Song Han,
he's short-sighted and
driven by personal grudges.
He's incapable of
seeing the bigger picture.
Whatever he's told you,
I don't care.
You're magnanimous.
But aren't you worried?
The Duke of Ying may be
under house arrest,
but he hasn't been convicted.
And Grand Secretary Liang Ji Fang
is the Crown Prince's mentor.
Praise virtues in public,
correct faults in private.
Either Song Han mistreats
his brother and sister-in-law,
causing Song Mo to die from the poison,
or Song Mo kills his brother in
a fit of rage while defending his wife.
Let the blood spill as it may,
it will remain a private affair
of the Duke of Ying's household
and won't implicate Your Highness.
The Jiying Guards are
keeping a tight watch.
They won't escape.
Instead of worrying about
Song Mo and Dou Zhao,
you should focus on
His Majesty's condition.
If His Majesty wakes
and issues a new decree
or a final edict,
that would pose a real threat
to your plans.
Everyone will get their share.
Don't worry.
-There's enough for everyone.
-Thank you, Your Highness.
Your Highness, you didn't have to
serve them porridge yourself.
You should've left these chores
to the servants.
-Easy.
-Thank you, Your Highness.
I often did these things myself
when I was a merchant.
Now that I'm a princess,
it's all the more my duty to do so.
It's the least I can do to live up to
the title His Majesty has given me.
-Here.
-Your love for the people
is a blessing for the realm.
Especially since doing this
feels like atonement
for Mu Yu's bloodshed.
Only by helping others
can I find a little peace of mind.
Next. Here.
-Thank you, Your Highness.
-Careful.
-Thank you, Your Highness.
-You're welcome.
Thank you, Your
Wait!
What's wrong, Your Highness?
You don't look well.
Are you feeling unwell?
I'm fine.
He's just a coachman who can't fight.
You've spent all this time
and manpower,
yet you still haven't found him.
What's the point of having you guards?
That coachman's as slippery as an eel.
He might've already
escaped outside the city.
Should we expand the search
to the outskirts?
Are you teaching me how to do my job?
I'm sorry! Please punish me!
Your Highness.
You should've told me you were coming.
Your hands are freezing,
and you look pale.
Come.
I will take my leave.
Did something happen today?
Her Highness almost fainted when she was
distributing porridge
-at the charity stall today.
-Director Su.
You may leave us for now.
Yes, Your Highness.
Director Su exaggerated.
I might have stood for
too long and gotten tired,
that's why I almost fainted.
My mother
used to be like that.
Many illnesses aren't obvious at first.
No, I'll call the imperial physician.
It's fine.
I really am fine.
I know my health.
Alright.
I trust you.
Sirs, you've worked hard.
This is wine from
the Duke of Ying's Residence,
a small token of appreciation
for you both.
Excellent wine! Please thank
the commander for us.
Thank you.
We couldn't get rid of them before,
and now with
the Jiying Guards keeping watch,
it's nearly impossible to touch them.
I noticed you haven't eaten all day,
so I made you some sweet soup.
Didn't Her Majesty ask you
to keep Song Mo alive?
Her Highness is probably worried
about Song Mo's old allies.
A display of needless compassion.
The Tengxiang Guard is
under my command now.
Why should I fear
a few defeated stragglers?
Once I build strong ties
with the influential nobles
and establish
a solid foundation,
even Prince Qing
won't be able to control me easily.
Naturally.
Maintaining connections with
the nobles is costly, though.
Zhao controls 70 percent of the profits
from our family's businesses.
If she loosens her hold,
we'd have more funds.
An Su,
I know what you're trying to say.
You want to use that money
to convince me not to harm Dou Zhao,
don't you?
But Dou Zhao is cunning and resourceful.
If I don't move against her,
she'll come after us.
Zhao isn't like that.
Back in Futing, she helped me so much.
When my family had nothing,
she was the one who stood by my side.
I'm starting to feel jealous of her,
seeing how much you worry about her.
Mu Yu,
promise me you won't hurt Zhao.
I'll talk to her
about adjusting the profits.
I'll make her see reason
and stop going against you.
I need to go inside to
discuss some family matters.
My family shops sell goods
provided by Dou Zhao.
I intend to finalize
this contract with her
to negotiate a
profit adjustment today.
If you refuse to let me through
and the business suffers as a result,
you'll have to answer for it.
I
The Commander of Tengxiang Guard
and I made a deal
to convince Dou Zhao
on adjusting the profits.
If you don't believe me,
you're welcome to confirm it
with the Commander.
But if you're held accountable for this,
don't say I didn't warn you.
Let her through!
Please come, Your Highness.
This way, please.
I never thought Song Han
would trust you this much.
Even in a house so tightly
guarded that not even a fly can enter,
he let you in.
Zhao,
back when my family's merchant ship
was seized in Futing,
it was you who paid
to calm the situation
and even covered the capital.
That's how my family business
came to be what they are today.
You've always had
a clear perspective on things,
but lately,
I've encountered some things
that I just can't figure out.
My mind is in turmoil,
so I came to seek your advice,
what should I do?
An Su,
I know you really love Song Han,
but you need to see him
for who he really is.
What he's doing is treason.
There will be no good end for him.
I understand what you're saying,
but now that I'm a princess,
every word and move of mine
is being watched.
I don't have the freedom
to act as I wish.
If you need help, go to Chen Jia.
He'll know what to do.
Chen Jia?
Didn't she say she was just going
to discuss the profit adjustment?
Why hasn't Her Highness
returned at this hour?
Don't be afraid.
I didn't bring you here to harm you.
I just want to know
why you ran the moment you saw me.
Talk now,
or I will cut you.
I'll talk! I'll talk!
It's Lord Song Han.
He's hunting me.
It's because
Because of Young Master An Ping!
When the poison takes effect,
he doesn't recognize anyone.
His Grace has locked himself
in the bathhouse.
He won't open the door for anyone.
Yan Tang,
it's me, Shou Gu.