Flourished Peony (2025) s01e17 Episode Script

Help!
Help!
Help!
No matter who hired you, I'm willing to pay double to save my life.
Cang Lei, don't hurt her.
Miss, you're frightened.
Cang Lei.
Get up.
It's all right.
Thank you. Thank you for saving me, Miss.
Get up.
It's all right.
Thank you.
I can't forget the favor of saving me. Please tell me your name.
Tomorrow, I'll come to pay my respects and return this fine clothing.
Our meeting in the mountains today is a stroke of fate.
It's just a piece of clothing. Don't bother returning it.
Saving you also accumulates good karma.
On your journey, you've been escorted by soldiers.
I can see your noble status. I think you probably don't care about rare treasures.
The only thing I can offer is my talent in raising flowers.
If you don't mind,
I'd like to present you with some herbaceous peonies to brighten up your mansion.
I've just arrived in Chang'an. I don't have a place to live now.
We are both women. We should help each other. There is no need to be polite.
If you keep this up, I won't be able to save any more lives.
He Wei Fang.
Envoy Jiang, why are you here?
Why can't you change that sly look when you're back home?
My aunt's judgment is too poor.
What brings you here so late?
I want to eat grilled fish.
I'm not feeling well today. I'll do it another day.
- Goodbye. I won't see you out.
- Wait a moment.
This outfit of yours doesn't look the same as before.
What's going on?
Nothing. I'm just…
When I was climbing the mountain, I accidentally fell.
The thorns scratched my hand. It's all right.
I'm not a fool.
Whether it's a knife or grass that cut your hand, I can tell how much blood it would shed.
You were acting suspiciously just now. You didn't want your two sisters to see this blood-stained clothing, right?
Lower your voice.
If you are not owning up, I'll call them out right now to take a look.
No. Please don't.
That's how things are.
But fortunately, I have great luck and fate.
Do you know who did it?
In Chang'an, I only have that one enemy.
Not necessarily.
Competition among merchants is common.
While the flower guild has never done such ruthless tactics.
Indeed.
If it were just business competition, there would be no need to take my life.
The real fear is that there's someone else behind this.
I will have Chuan Yu investigate it.
Thank you.
I didn't expect that Envoy Jiang would care a little for me, a small laborer.
You don't need to thank me.
I can't stand someone meddling with my money bag.
Given that, can you just do the full good deed?
Could you send someone with great martial arts skills to accompany me to Qingliang Mountain again tomorrow?
For what?
I want to retrieve the herbaceous peonies I left by the stream.
Others might forget the pain once the wound heals, but your wound hasn't even healed yet.
- Can’t you just take a break?
- No.
Once those flowers are properly grown, a single one could fetch at least ten strings.
It's really a waste to toss them.
I’ve never met anyone as tight with money as you.
Your clothing is so tattered, but you don't throw it away and insist on bringing it back.
This piece of clothing was bought for me by Sheng Yi after we earned our first sum of money.
Naturally, I can't throw it away.
Indeed. You are surrounded by fair-weather friends.
You wouldn't grasp the deep friendship we have forged in tough times.
It's late. Why isn't Mu Dan back?
Let's go out to meet her.
All right.
Let's go.
They've gone. You can go back.
Look. Why is there a cat?
It seems to be injured.
Its wound has already been dressed.
You'd better be careful with your hand.
How come it's bandaged the same way I am?
- Did you bandage it?
- Of course.
I… I commanded Chuan Yu to bandage it.
Come here.
It's not afraid of you.
You seem very familiar with each other.
Don't be fooled by its docility now. I have taken care of it for a whole year.
Yet it still refuses to stay.
It often appears and disappears unpredictably. Occasionally, it comes back wounded.
But since it's there, there are no more rats in the house.
It's got half a conscience.
If it's caged and loses its freedom, no matter how many delicacies it has, they'll all taste bland.
Outside, it might starve or face dangers.
But the world is vast, with endless possibilities.
It's indeed a clever and spirited kitten.
You're quite sympathetic with it.
It's behaving so well!
Little ears.
Little belly.
Little tail.
I got my men to investigate the list of people who came in and out of Chang'an when you were stabbed.
This one is the most likely culprit.
He comes from the Liu family.
Indeed, this issue involves the Liu family.
They know I'm alive. They also know my identity is fake.
They operate in private without notifying authorities.
I'm sure they don't want to let Princess Ji'an know about this.
Clever.
Thank you very much.
If I've been on guard against the wrong person and only narrowly escaped this time,
I'll surely be done in by them in the future.
How much is your sincere gratitude worth in gold? Shall we consider returning to our previous profit division?
That is impossible.
Do you want me to discipline them?
You help me find out the puppeteer. I'm very grateful.
How can I trouble you further?
I've never forgotten to avenge my mother and Yu Lu.
I will sooner or later meet them again.
With a sly person like you watching,
I will wait and see the day when the Liu family rises high and falls hard.
We'll worry about the future when it arrives. How are you going to handle today?
You can't be constantly on the lookout, right?
Liu Chang knew I was in Chang'an beforehand.
The Liu family did such brutal lengths, likely due to Liu Chang's feelings for me…
You want to make him give up the feeling.
I'm afraid it's not that easy.
Now I have a false identity. I don't dare make too much of it.
I can only dispel their thought of taking actions again.
No matter how cruel his parents are, Liu Chang is at least a law-abiding man.
Moreover, he has always been guilty about the matter of tribute medicine.
Perhaps this guilt can help me resolve this matter.
Don't let your Young Master come down.
If seen by others, I'm afraid there will be even more misunderstandings.
I'm glad that you asked to meet with me.
What's wrong with your hand?
My hand was injured by the assassin sent by your parents.
Liu Chang, I nearly lost my life again.
I'm sorry.
I didn't expect that they would find out you are still alive.
I will immediately look for a safe residence. You can stay by my side.
I will definitely protect you. I won't let them hurt you again.
Don't get off.
The closer you are to me, the faster I will die.
Liu Chang, do you really think you can defy your parents?
As long as you and I still have ties, they will try every means to kill me.
The protection you speak of is nothing but their knife to kill me.
This is no different from you killing me yourself.
Please tell your parents. I won't disturb your marriage to Princess.
Nor will I hinder your glory and wealth.
He Wei Fang is already dead. Please ask them to show mercy.
And you Please let me go.
Father. Mother. Please let He Wei Fang go.
We are educated and refined. Don't commit such acts of killing and sin anymore.
How do you know He Wei Fang isn't dead? Has she come to pester you?
No. I discovered by chance that she is still alive.
I was the one who looked for her.
Why did you look for her?
Do you intend to bring her back to Liu Mansion?
Since you've agreed to the marriage with Her Highness.
If the Princess and Prince Ning find out that your principal wife is still living,
it's equivalent to defying His Majesty. A capital punishment wouldn't be unwarranted.
Her Highness is infatuated with you and wouldn't bear to kill you,
but once the marriage falls through, your career won't be preserved.
Zi Shu, back then, because of your affair with Her Highness,
we were driven out of Chang'an and even forced to sell our ancestral home.
We barely managed to return here.
Should those past issues arise again, your father and I might not be able to survive for long.
I don't mean to betray the Liu family.
I just implore you both to ease her life.
On the official records, she's already marked as deceased.
She's no longer my wife.
It is not us who want to kill her. It's you.
If you can't resist seeing her, and then He Wei Fang is still alive.
She will stand between you and Her Highness.
If you truly can treat her as if she were dead,
naturally, we wouldn't need to make her die again.
All right.
I promise you.
I won't see her again.
And then, both of you can be at ease.
The Jia family has such strict rules.
They insist on having incense powder delivered right to their doorstep.
It's incredibly fussy and difficult to deal with.
It's not a bad thing. The incense powder in this box has mostly been sold out.
- We've earned money, haven't we?
- That's true.
Besides, going out for a walk is just like loosening up our muscles and joints.
Yes, you are right.
Stop.
- Don't run.
- Stop. Don't run.
- The doctor looks very familiar.
- Stop.
He seems to be Lu Geng Chun.
- Lu…
- Da Fu Hurry up.
Don't run. Stop.
Don't run. Stop.
Who's that? Watch where you're going.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry. Stay back.
I'm so sorry. Look at what I've done.
- That person.
- I'm so sorry.
- Hurry up! Come with me.
- What about that lady?
[Providing Medical Help to Those in Need]
She's very skilled. Let's wait for her at the store.
- Hurry up. This way.
- My medicine.
Hurry up. Forget it. Let's go.
Miss Lu, why is it that every time I meet you, your behavior is so strange?
Look. Look.
If Mu Dan wants to harm you, she wouldn't help you today.
If you don't trust us, and then you can go away.
I'm just trying to save lives.
When you previously bought flowers, you only took the roots and stems. It was for use in medicine.
[Providing Medical Help to Those in Need]
I heard that Floral Haven has a unique scent, Fragrant Dreams.
I just wanted to see how its medicinal properties differ from those of other herbaceous peonies.
Healing the sick is a noble act. Why do you act so furtively?
A woman practicing medicine often encounters prejudice.
When some folks see that I'm a female, they immediately question my medical expertise.
If patients are skeptical of me, how can they expect to get well?
- Why were those people chasing and beating you today?
- Have you treated anyone poorly?
No. Whenever I encounter an ailment beyond my medical skills, I certainly dare not overestimate my abilities.
But for all the conditions that I can treat, all of them are cured.
Your medicinal herbs are worth far more than the fees you earn.
You charge too little and break the trade rules.
You must have been scolded by other medical clinics.
You’re actually losing money treating patients,
are you really the daughter of Guild Head Lu?
My father is truly unaware of this. If I get caught and reported to my father,
I'm afraid I won't be able to sneak out to practice medicine in secret anymore.
If you feel unwell in the future, please seek me for treatment.
I will surely not charge a coin as gratitude for today's kindness.
You almost got caught being a female physician.
You're not worried about losing your reputation, but about not being able to treat patients anymore.
Some of my patients need regular acupuncture,
if the treatment stops and their conditions relapse, what will happen?
Oh. There's a patient who is waiting for me to deliver medicine.
I must take my leave first.
Wait a moment.
What if you go out now and run into those people again?
We'll deliver the medicine for you. You can change back into women's clothing first.
Only if you get through today safely, can you continue practicing medicine in the future.
What injured your hand?
How long has it been like this?
Seven days ago, it was cut by a sharp instrument.
It was no big deal after being bandaged. I understand a bit of pharmacology,
so I prepared some medicines to dissipate stasis and stop bleeding.
It's just that sometimes I get a little shaky now and then.
You try to make a fist.
Make a fist?
Now, you try to squeeze my hand.
You can try harder.
What's wrong? Is there anything wrong?
Does it hurt a lot?
Quick, send someone to boil water, and bring some clean cloth and wooden boards.
Da Fu has already sent the medicine.
What are you doing?
Don't panic. She's treating me.
Your skin wound looks fine on the outside,
but the injury to the finger tendons wasn't fixed right away, causing the trembling.
If we don't cut open the injured area and put the tendons back in place, your hand might be useless forever.
That's not it. It was almost healed.
How could the tendons suddenly get damaged?
Her words can't be trusted. She is the daughter of Lu Wan Rong.
Maybe she just wants to take this opportunity to destroy your hand.
No, I wouldn't harm anyone.
Your hand has been delayed for a long time. It must be treated immediately.
It can't be delayed any longer.
Your father views me as a nuisance.
Why do you want to help me?
Because I'm a physician first, and then I'm Lu Geng Chun.
I have heard of those rumors. But I believe in my father's character.
Although he may be a bit rigid, he is an upright person.
Those dirty tricks could never have been his.
Of course, you'll defend your father.
Mu Dan, you can't trust her.
I don't understand business matters.
I only know that top-notch healers help anyone in need,
no matter if they're close or far.
I've seen your hand's injured, so I must do something about it.
If you don't trust my medical skills, you can send someone to find out if I've ever messed up treating any patient.
I now know who you really are.
If my hand deteriorates after your treatment, I'll have you arrested.
You won't just get a beating.
Your reputation and your family's name will suffer.
Even with that risk, are you still willing to treat me?
If it's because of my ill intentions or poor skills that leave you disabled, getting a beating is nothing.
I should be the one to have my hand disabled.
This is the handkerchief you left when we first met.
Even the Gentian embroidered on it is medicinal.
It's clear you're truly obsessed with medical skills and pharmacology.
I believe you.
Mu Dan.
I trust what I feel and what I see more than whose daughter she is.
Xiao Chun. Just call me Xiao Chun.
I will surely help you recover. I will never betray your trust.
All right. Then I entrust my hands to you.
Physician Xiao Chun.
Where did you find such a charlatan? Why are your hands wrapped up like a fan?
You have taken too much interest.
I can only afford to hire a charlatan.
This statement is inappropriate. Our share was agreed upon long ago.
Might you renege on your promise?
What I've promised, I'll never go back on.
On the contrary, I want to send money to you.
What are you scheming now?
My hands are like this. What scheme could I have?
Envoy Jiang, could you please not judge a gentleman's heart with a petty mind?
What I'm talking about is Jade Terrace Peony that is pawned at your mansion.
It's time to redeem it back.
That's easy to say. Let's see how tonight's supper tastes.
Someone has just brought me the finest meat.
The grill is too smoky.
I'm afraid it'll stain my residence. It's still your little shitty yard that's suitable for it.
Envoy Jiang, my hands are like this. I can't serve you food and drink.
During the healing period, you might as well seek pleasure elsewhere.
Your right hand is inconvenient, but the left one can be used, right?
Or you don't want to redeem that flower anymore?
During the day, I specially had someone send over a swing.
It's also to add some charm to your courtyard.
I truly thank you.
You know I can't eat certain things and have to eat sesame cakes.
You're not only going to eat meat in front of me later, but also ask me to help grill it.
That's quite a move.
Let everyone's talents shine and make the most of everything.
Your right hand should do something, too. Come over and fan me later.
If I fan for you, how can I roast?
Envoy Jiang, how about I perform a trick for you?
How about
I show you how to breathe fire? You see.
Hold on.
I've brought you something to eat.
It's the top-grade tribute white honey. It's good for relieving pain and boosting energy. I'm considerate, right?
Bring it here.
Back then in Luoyang, the baked cakes you sent me also had a layer of honey brushed on it.
This is my family's exclusive roasting method.
I don't usually pass it on to outsiders.
You are about to enjoy something special today.
Have a taste.
Sweet and crispy. It's really nice.
Break a piece for me.
No wonder it's called tribute honey. It's incredibly sweet.
Are you getting addicted to bossing me around?
Break it yourself.
Be careful. It's hot.
I'm grilling meat for you, and you break the sesame cakes for me.
It's just a matter of reciprocity. What's wrong with that?
Why haven't I eaten meat yet?
It's not ready yet.
There are two mouths and one hand.
I can't starve myself.
You should wipe the honey from your mouth first.
Who is it?
Your creditor.
Haven't you had enough roasted meat?
They are…
Thank you very much, Envoy Jiang. Tomorrow, I will send the money to you.
I'll help you move them in.
Thanks for the trouble.
But there's no need to rush with sending flowers.
Why go through the trouble in the middle of the night?
Considering the effort you've put into grilling meat. I give you a return gift.
Physician Fu of Imperial Medical Bureau personally made this ointment.
It's specifically for treating damaged tendons and veins.
Can you be that kind?
It's worth 1,000 wen.
I can't afford it. You keep it for your own.
No need for you to pay me.
I'm counting on your hands to make money for me and grill meat.
If you don't get better soon, I'll be the one at a loss.
I'll just do it myself.
Do you know the special way to apply this medicine?
♫ If the heart is like frost Congealing so much of the past ♫
♫ It sinks into your gaze Melting and flowing with you ♫
♫ If love is like frost ♫
Bear with it.
♫ Can it ♫
Jiang Chang Yang, you're a decent guy when you're not talking.
♫ Clouds are hidden by night ♫
I'll be gentle.
♫ Seeking a place to rest ♫
♫ The moon falls on my shoulder,
a path of dim yellow ♫
♫ Silk grows, sprouting longing ♫
♫ If the heart is like frost What's the harm in a life of solitude ♫
♫ Yet you shine as light Piercing through my heart ♫
♫ If love is like frost There's a flickering candle ♫
♫ No words are said Yet for you, I'll go ahead ♫
♫ As I cast a glance back I behold mountains tall and rivers' track ♫
- Please. Let me see Floral Envoy.
- Who is this lady?
[Jiang Residence]
- How dare she make a scene front of Jiang Residence to ask Floral Envoy for help?
- Please let me see Floral Envoy.
- He's not that kind.
- Please.
Please let me see Floral Envoy.
Please.
Please let me see Floral Envoy.
- Mother. I'm in pain.
- Fan'er.
I want to go home.
Good boy, Fan'er.
Your elder brother will save you.
Please. Please let me see Floral Envoy.
Jiang Chang Yang, he is your younger brother.
He is also your only kin.
Are you just going to watch him suffer and not say anything?
- Mother. Let's go home.
- You can't go in.
I'm fine.
You
You hate me. You can kill me.
But how can you just stand by and do nothing for your own kin?
I beg you to save him.
I beg you to save him.
I beg you to save him. Please save him.
Please save him.
- Are you all right?
- Jiang Chang Yang, please save him.
Please save him.
I beg you to save him.
Jiang Chang Yang, please save your younger brother.
Miss He, just don't go. No one's persuasion will work.
She is the concubine of Young Master's father.
Young Master will definitely not care about her.
- I know.
Jiang Chang Yang, please save your younger brother.
The clear sound of the zither can't cover the cries outside.
If you find them annoying, just have someone get rid of them.
Let Chuan Yu give them some money and fabric, and send them off to the infirmary.
Who are they? Why should I bother?
Who are you to meddle in my affairs?
I'm not in your business.
Just now at the entrance, I saw that little kid.
He was in unbearable pain all over, spitting up blood.
But he kept holding onto this grasshopper tightly, never letting go.
This is still in your residence. I thought I should let you know.
Just in case there's some hidden story behind it.
There's no hidden story.
I just don't like the mother and son.
If it were merely because Mrs. Bai took the favor that originally belonged to Madam Jiang,
you wouldn't have vented anger on that child.
Although to outsiders, you are seen as corrupt and irredeemable courtier, I've known you for quite some time.
I know very well that you are not like that.
You think I should save him.
I can't judge this. But I think
you want to save him.
You think I'm too merciful.
Do you know why that child is frail and sickly?
When she was about to give birth, Mrs. Bai had a difficult labor and almost lost her life.
Her screams were extremely agonizing far surpassing those of today.
Wonder how I know this?
Because I was just outside their main gate.
Her child didn't deserve to die.
But what about my mother?
Fan'er. Fan'er
Mu Dan, will we offend Floral Envoy by doing this?
He didn't say others couldn't save him.
I thought he was a good man, but I didn't think he'd be so cruel to his brother.
Don't jump to conclusions lightly. This is his family affair.
We can't understand the grudges involved.
How's the boy?
I've just applied acupuncture, and the child has fallen asleep.
His illness is quite bizarre.
He suffers from limb pain and weakness, with the left lower limb swollen and sensitive to touch.
I initially suspected it might be a tumor, but there's no redness or ulceration on the skin.
In my opinion, it seems like he might have ghostly bone disease.
What disease is this? I've never heard of it.
The disease causes the bones to wither and the marrow to diminish.
When it strikes, the patient feels as if millions of insects are gnawing at his body, causing unbearable pain.
Is there any hope for recovery?
Although the disease is not fatal, it is extremely difficult to cure completely.
With my current medical skills, I can only provide temporary relief.
But I've read a book by Senior Physician Fu of Imperial Medical Bureau.
The book mentions this disease.
To truly cure this, it seems only he has the capability.
It seems we have to rely on Jiang Chang Yang.
Young Master is truly not in the mansion. Miss He, don't bother searching for him.
[Fuguilou]
Come in.
Have something to eat.
Is there still no news of Envoy Jiang?
'Fragrance Recital' - Zhang Zining
♫ On the endless road to Chang'an,
the zither and lute's melody echoes from afar ♫
♫ Plum and willow trees greet the Spring,
as splendor returns this year ♫
♫ Copper battlements shine atop the palace
as songs and dances fill the air and glasses are raised ♫
♫ Idle clouds and drifting duckweed, with a thousand flowers blooming ♫
♫ Time flows gracefully, with moments gathering in the fading mist ♫
♫ Let the years pass, carried by the wind toward long-held desires ♫
♫ If the heart remains as still as water, youth becomes eternal ♫
♫ Still cherishing the moon of my hometown, yearning to meet again ♫
♫ The distant night sky, scattered with stars, reflects the gentle moon ♫
♫ The peony's exquisite beauty fills the fragrant garden ♫
♫ With my heart as a lantern, I fear not the journey through distant mountain paths ♫
♫ The jade flute's music fills a fleeting life with meaning ♫
♫ Time flows gracefully, with moments gathering in the fading mist ♫
♫ Let the years pass, carried by the wind toward long-held desires ♫
♫ If the heart remains as still as water, youth becomes eternal ♫
♫ Still cherishing the moon of my hometown, yearning to meet again ♫