The Princess Royal Episode 15 Recap, Plot

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Witnessing Pei Wenxuan being bullied, Li Rong felt both pain and anger in her heart. However, seeing Li Rong defend him so resolutely today, Pei Wenxuan secretly vowed to become stronger so that he could protect Li Rong. Back at the Princess's residence, Li Rong personally tended to Pei Wenxuan's wounds and reminded him to inform her in advance if such incidents occurred in the future.

She also advised Pei Wenxuan to have his mother face reality as soon as possible to prevent further harm to their loved ones. Su Rongqing waited for Li Rong for a long time, feeling disappointed, but still forced himself to drink with his brother. As night fell, Su Rongqing and Su Ronghua headed home, sighing that today's experience was more than enough for a lifetime.

Late at night, Pei Wenxuan, unable to sleep due to his back injury, lay on his stomach and started a conversation with Li Rong, asking her what she thought of him. Recalling the past, Li Rong candidly said that Pei Wenxuan was indeed an outstanding person, impeccable as a husband, friend, or family member. Hearing this, Pei Wenxuan feigned pain from his wound and tightly embraced Li Rong, using the opportunity to express his feelings for her.

Li Rong did not push him away, instead feeling his grip tighten. Overnight, news spread throughout Huajing City about the Princess's domineering protection of her husband. The Pei family, along with other noble families, submitted petitions to the Emperor, accusing Li Rong of being arrogant and disrespectful to her in-laws, directly criticizing the actions of the Inspection Department.

Li Rong personally went to the palace for the morning court session and happened to meet Su Rongqing, to whom she apologized for missing their appointment the previous night. Su Rongqing falsely claimed he did not know about the appointment at Mingyue Tower and would not have attended had he known it was with the Princess. Hearing this, Li Rong felt less guilty, unaware that these were not Su Rongqing's true feelings.

In the court, Li Rong preemptively complained to the Emperor, accusing the Pei family of unjustly beating her husband, which was an affront to the royal dignity. The uncles of the Pei family were quick to retort, trying to label the Princess as disrespectful.

The Emperor, seeing both sides firmly holding their ground, decided that the previous day's incident was a family matter between the Pei family and the Princess, not suitable for debate in court, thus silencing the noble families and preventing them from using the Inspection Department as a pretext. Meanwhile, Pei Wenxuan had his mother brought to his side and revealed the malicious intentions of his uncles and the truth about how he almost got harmed by the clan members.

His mother was shocked, having never imagined such things could happen. Pei Wenxuan told his mother that since his father's death, his uncles had deceitfully taken his father's inheritance, and he had not informed her before out of concern for her safety. His mother, feeling deeply guilty and responsible for her son's suffering, vowed to make wise decisions moving forward. After the morning court, Pei Wenxuan's second uncle incited the ministers to trouble Li Rong.

When Li Rong responded without holding back, they became indignant and planned to jointly request the Emperor to punish the Princess or they would commit suicide at the Longzhu pillar. Li Rong was equally determined to seek justice from the Emperor. Thus, two groups of people knelt outside the hall, the Pei family's uncles and a group of ministers on one side, and Li Rong alone on the other.

The Emperor avoided seeing them, so they continued to kneel in the pouring rain. When Pei Wenxuan heard of this, he immediately took his mother to the palace and noticed Su Rongqing nearby. The sight of Su Rongqing in his attire reminded Pei Wenxuan of a past life memory where he sheltered Li Rong with an umbrella. This time, Pei Wenxuan appeared before Li Rong ahead of Su Rongqing.

Li Rong was momentarily disoriented, but once she recognized Pei Wenxuan, she felt a complex mix of emotions. Unwilling to see Li Rong suffer any longer, Pei Wenxuan carried her away, passing by Su Rongqing, who could only silently watch them leave. Back at the Princess's residence, Pei Wenxuan tenderly took care of Li Rong, holding her to keep warm. Though Li Rong appeared helpless, she couldn't hide her smile.

The noble families continued to submit petitions demanding the abolition of the Inspection Department. The Emperor sent a message through Fu Lai to Li Rong, stating that if she could not find solid evidence, the Inspection Department would be difficult to maintain. At this moment, Li Rong personally met with Pei Wenxuan's mother to reveal the truth that had been kept from her.

Enlightened, Pei Wenxuan's mother pledged to fully support them in the future and to fulfill her responsibilities as a mother. The Crown Prince's advisors were worried that once Li Rong held power, she would be difficult to control, but Li Chuan was confident that Li Rong had no ulterior motives. His greatest wish now was to rebuild a road for the people to live peacefully and achieve a balance between the noble families and the commoners.

The next day, Pei Wenxuan returned to the Pei family with his mother, intending to reclaim his father's inheritance, but the family elders were reluctant to let go. Pei Wenxuan reminded his clan members that as the consort of the Princess, he had wealth and power within his grasp. If they chose to side with the Princess and the Emperor, they could avoid conflicts with the noble families and ensure the long-term prosperity of the clan.

His mother seized the opportunity to question the second uncle about the inheritance, becoming so agitated that she struck him in public. Li Rong stepped in to stop her, signaling that she would handle the matter herself.

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