The Princess Royal Episode 23 Recap, Plot

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With Li Rong's mediation, Lin Feibai's sentence was changed from exile to military service. Shangguan Ya explained to him that the benefit of military service was that if he made military achievements, he would have a chance to offset his crimes and even hold important positions in the army. She suggested that Lin Feibai cooperate with Li Rong. Once he made achievements, Li Rong would petition the emperor to include him in the Xie family genealogy, thus clearing his name and allowing him to make a name for himself on the battlefield.

When seeing Lin Feibai off, Shangguan Ya subtly requested the return of the leaf cards, but Lin Feibai misunderstood and thought she was giving them to him. Even after Shangguan Ya clarified that it was only a temporary loan, Lin Feibai still stated that life on the southwestern border was boring and he planned to use the leaf cards for entertainment, promising to take good care of them.

Princess Hua Le invited Su Rongqing to her palace under the pretense of practicing music. Su Rongqing’s suggestions on the musical scores were greatly appreciated by Princess Hua Le. She looked forward to more interactions with him in the future and eagerly started playing music with Su Rongqing, not wanting to waste such a good time.

During the Spring Festival, Li Rong and Pei Wenxuan took their customary leave, and the princess’s mansion was bustling with activity. Lanterns were hung high, spring couplets were pasted on doors, and the courtyard was meticulously cleaned by the servants. Li Rong was in a particularly joyful mood, personally making dumplings in the kitchen, while Pei Wenxuan gently wiped the flour off her cheeks, jokingly calling her a "little cat."

The Su family was also filled with joy, the four members enjoying a harmonious time together. The mother hoped that the brothers would get married soon, but Su Rongqing cleverly shifted the topic to Su Ronghua. Watching his elder brother laughing and chatting with their parents, Su Rongqing recalled the previous life where the whole family was exterminated, and he himself suffered castration. He silently vowed to protect his family and prevent Li Chuan's ascension, which had led to the family's tragic downfall.

As night fell, Li Rong and Pei Wenxuan hosted a banquet for their household servants, hiding silver coins in the dumplings, adding an element of surprise. Li Rong teased that Pei Wenxuan had hidden too few coins, so Pei Wenxuan took out red envelopes as compensation, asking Li Rong to say something nice about him. At that moment, heavy snow began to fall outside, and everyone went out to admire the snow and fireworks. Pei Wenxuan silently promised to give Li Rong a warm home, healing all her wounds. From then on, the princess had her prince consort, and Li Rong had Pei Wenxuan.

Su Rongqing strolled the streets alone, feeling a bit lonely as he watched the couples passing by. A street vendor gave Su Rongqing a flower lantern, telling him that while results were important, what mattered more was the process of striving for them without leaving regrets. Meanwhile, Su Ronghua and Shangguan Ya met by chance at the Gathering Wealth Hall and had a great time together.

According to tradition, the palace hosted a banquet on the first day of the New Year for the married princesses and important ministers. The grand palace banquet was held as scheduled the next day, attended by the imperial family and nobles. Li Rong and Pei Wenxuan were invited and naturally met with the Crown Prince Li Chuan and Su Rongqing. Before the banquet began, the emperor raised a toast, sincerely wishing for the eternal stability of the Da Xia dynasty and the well-being of its people.

Princess Hua Le and Su Wang offered to perform "The Battle of Pingchuan" to entertain the emperor and showcase their talents at the banquet. Seeing Su Wang's ambition and vigor, the emperor turned the conversation to whether Su Wang could surpass Li Chuan. Su Wang confidently stated that his martial skills were superior to Li Chuan's.

Then, Princess Hua Le invited Su Rongqing to assist, and Li Rong offered to accompany him to relieve Su Rongqing from the situation. As Li Rong played the opening tense melody on the zither, Princess Hua Le's flute performance paled in comparison, as her control over the instrument was far inferior to Li Rong's.

"The Battle of Pingchuan" started tensely and became increasingly intense, like a sharp sword entering the enemy's formation, fighting fiercely. Su Rongqing had personally taught this piece to Li Rong, and it was used to boost morale during Li Chuan's northern expedition. Li Rong had also gone to the front lines and understood the meaning of the piece deeply.

Seeing that Li Rong had not forgotten the past, Su Rongqing felt comforted and then stood up to beat the drum. The fusion of zither and drum made Li Rong feel as if she was back on the battlefield. At this moment, Pei Wenxuan awkwardly started playing the erhu. Although its rhythm did not match the zither and drum, the discordance made the melody even more distinct, adding a unique flavor to the piece.

Seeing everyone praising Li Rong, Princess Hua Le felt displeased. Pei Wenxuan, jealous again because of the attention Su Rongqing received, made Li Rong smirk. The emperor, in high spirits, asked Li Chuan for his thoughts. Li Chuan expressed his commitment to alleviating the emperor's worries and bringing prosperity to the people, but these words seemed to fall short of the emperor's expectations.

Before the banquet ended, Li Chuan left in frustration. Li Rong comforted her brother, promising to fully support him no matter what. After the Qin family incident, Li Chuan understood the importance of power, realizing that only by holding power could he protect his loved ones. Meanwhile, Pei Wenxuan took the opportunity to mock Su Rongqing for coveting the princess in public, suggesting that if Su Rongqing genuinely wanted to marry, he could help find a suitable match. Before he finished speaking, Li Rong entered the hall, and Pei Wenxuan immediately took her hand, like declaring his sovereignty, and led her out of the hall. Su Rongqing watched their departing figures, worried that Li Rong might repeat the hardships of her past life.

During a casual conversation, Su Ronghua and Shangguan Ya agreed that if they didn't find someone they liked in the future, they would stay together. Soon, scholars from all over the country came to the capital for exams. Su Rongqing invited them to his home for discussions, aiming to select talents. Father Su was deeply gratified and promised on the spot to ensure the fairness of the imperial examination, earning enthusiastic applause from the scholars.

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