The Princess Royal Episode 17 Recap, Plot

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Beiyan Tower is the tallest structure within the imperial palace, originally built by the Emperor as a stargazing spot for the Empress. Over time, as the Emperor and Empress visited it less frequently, it fell into disuse and eventually became a common place for confinement within the palace. Li Rong instructed Jing Mei to carry their things as they climbed the stairs to the top, only to unexpectedly find the Emperor sitting inside, drinking tea with his head lowered.

Li Rong felt slightly surprised but soon knelt respectfully before the Emperor. In this rare moment, the Emperor set aside his usual dominance and authority, reminiscing about the past with Li Rong. When mentioning the construction of the tower, a hint of nostalgia was evident in his words. The Emperor expressed his hope that Li Rong could understand his difficulties and candidly admitted that among his many children, Li Rong was the most outstanding. He lamented that if she were a man, she would undoubtedly become a great monarch.

That evening, Xun Chuan went to see Shangguan Ya, handing her the list given by Li Rong. Shangguan Ya, being highly intelligent, decided to start investigating Tian Zhong, who was in charge of managing the Ministry of War's accounts, considering the high status of the others on the list would be difficult to challenge. Tian Zhong, being lecherous by nature and frequenting brothels, was set up by Xun Chuan to be framed for murder. Using this opportunity, they obtained his testimony to facilitate future actions.

In recent days, Li Rong had been feeling restless, constantly worrying about Pei Wenxuan's safety. Unexpectedly, the Empress visited her, informing her of the tragic news of Pei Wenxuan falling off a cliff. Despite this, Li Rong remained convinced that as long as Pei Wenxuan's body had not been found, there was still hope for his survival. After everyone left, Li Rong sat alone at her desk, repeatedly writing Pei Wenxuan's name on paper, the densely packed characters revealing her endless longing.

Since the news of Pei Wenxuan's death spread in Huajing, Li Rong began wearing mourning clothes and stayed indoors all day. People believed that she had suffered a great shock, and Li Chuan came to comfort her, only to be politely turned away at the door. During this period, aside from receiving messages from Shangguan Ya and Xun Chuan, Li Rong ignored all other affairs, quietly copying scriptures, which gradually turned into letters addressed to Pei Wenxuan.

Upon learning of this, Su Rongqing sent people to inquire about Pei Wenxuan's whereabouts. Su Ronghua considered it an opportune moment for his brother to pretend to align with Concubine Rou and serve the Emperor, ensuring success in marrying Princess Hua Le. Su Rongqing, enlightened by his brother's words, immediately sent a flower basket to Beiyan Tower, demonstrating his sincerity and determination.

Amid the turbulent situation in Huajing, with each noble family harboring ulterior motives, even the Pei family contemplated dividing the inheritance. However, Su Rongqing persistently sent flowers to Li Rong, despite each attempt being rejected, never giving up. Concubine Rou praised Su Rongqing before the Emperor, intending for him to become the next prince consort.

As the execution date for the Qin family approached, with no news of Pei Wenxuan, Li Rong felt both despair and a glimmer of hope. She ordered Xun Chuan to bring Qin Lin and his people to the Princess's residence under the guise of guarding them. The Empress, deeply worried about her daughter's future, hurried to consult her brother, Shangguan Xu, who advised them to wait and see.

The next morning, Su Rongqing unexpectedly visited Beiyan Tower, requesting to see Li Rong. They sat opposite each other, playing a game of chess, each move determining the outcome. Su Rongqing told Li Rong that the evidence she currently held must not be made public, or she would not leave the capital alive. Li Rong responded with disdain, her eyebrows full of mockery.

Seeing this, Su Rongqing felt a pang in his heart, emotions flickering in his eyes. He finally mustered the courage to express his wish to marry Li Rong, not wanting to miss the chance again. Hearing this, Li Rong first froze, then gave a bitter smile, recalling her dying words from the previous life and Pei Wenxuan's words in this life, her heart torn.

At the same time, all involved in the Qin family case were being escorted to the execution ground. Xun Chuan, hidden among the crowd, was ready to act. The noble officials urged the Emperor to make a quick decision. Just as the Emperor was about to issue the decree, Pei Wenxuan's loud voice echoed from outside the hall. Everyone turned to see him, dressed in black, seemingly injured, striding into the hall. Pei Wenxuan explained to the Emperor that he had been followed, faked his death, and secretly investigated the truth of the Qin family's injustice.

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