The Princess Royal Episode 26 Recap, Plot

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Tonight is the Lantern Festival, with the sky full of sparkling stars and thousands of lanterns reflecting on the water. Pei Wenxuan took out a flower lantern and made a wish with Li Rong. Originally, Pei Wenxuan didn't believe in such superstitions, but since meeting Li Rong, the myriad gods and Buddhas made him develop a bit of faith. Through this conversation, the two opened their hearts to each other. Their previously drifting hearts, like a boat returning to the harbor, found unprecedented peace and tranquility.

Pei Wenxuan understood that Li Rong was born into the royal family and had witnessed many people abandoning their feelings for power. But he also saw Li Rong's dedication and purity in her feelings, so he secretly vowed to give her this sincere love. Li Rong felt her heart sweeten like honey upon hearing this, and suddenly she felt that all her past experiences were worth it. She immediately made a wish to stay with Pei Wenxuan for all their lives and to have children with him.

The next morning during the court session, Li Rong remained silent throughout, but the scratches on Pei Wenxuan's neck were too conspicuous, attracting the emperor's attention. After the court session, Pei Wenxuan was summoned to the emperor by the eunuch Fu Lai. Li Rong averted her gaze, turned, and stepped out of the hall, only to see Su Rongqing standing ahead, conversing with several officials. Their eyes met, freezing time and evoking memories of the past, but sadly, things had changed. Despite Su Rongqing's belief that he was protecting Li Rong in this way, his love for her had never changed.

As soon as Pei Wenxuan arrived at the imperial study, he cried out his grievances, loudly asking for a divorce from Li Rong. He explained that someone had forged his handwriting to request a charm, and Li Rong had taken a night boat trip, drinking and enjoying herself with actors. The emperor pondered the events of last night, considering Li Rong and Pei Wenxuan's intentions, but seeing Pei Wenxuan continue to profess loyalty and firmly insisting on divorce, he saw no hint of affection for Li Rong.

Although Taoist Hongde's identity had been exposed and he was detained at the Investigation Department, he had already become a discarded pawn, so Su Rongqing was not worried. Su Rongqing understood Pei Wenxuan's character and weaknesses. In his view, Pei Wenxuan, who had always been pure and good at winning people's hearts with both talent and means, only had Li Rong as his sole weakness. Pei Wenxuan's care for Li Rong made it impossible for him to easily agree to a divorce. If he did agree, it would be a betrayal, and Su Rongqing would never allow someone who betrayed Li Rong to exist.

Through Fu Lai's investigation, it was confirmed that the handwriting on the charm was forged by someone else. However, the emperor was not completely reassured because he knew that if he let down his guard, his kingdom would be in jeopardy. On the other hand, Pei Wenxuan returned to the Princess Mansion and deliberately announced loudly that he would sleep alone in the study, creating the impression that they were having a quarrel.

In the middle of the night, Pei Wenxuan sneaked back into the room, holding Li Rong tightly, expressing that his current plan was to make the emperor aware that someone was manipulating Concubine Rou behind the scenes. The next day, Pei Wenxuan personally visited Teacher Du, asking her to imitate Taoist Hongde's handwriting to write a letter, placing all the blame on Su Rongqing, to use his own strategy against him, and formally declare war.

Later, Li Rong visited the Investigation Department to meet Taoist Hongde, questioning him about the mastermind. Taoist Hongde admitted that he had no choice but to follow the arrangements because his son's safety was threatened. Li Rong detailed Taoist Hongde's many years of deceit and swindling but then promised to find a way to protect his family if he would come forward to identify Su Rongqing.

While Taoist Hongde was hesitant, Li Rong decisively went to the palace to see the emperor, insisting that he deal with her family affairs. Additionally, Li Rong subtly hinted that Taoist Hongde had already confessed, and the emperor would find out about Su Rongqing's involvement as soon as he read the memorial. The emperor took this very seriously and ordered someone to bring the memorial.

However, someone had stolen the memorial in advance and handed it to Su Rongqing. After reading its contents, Su Rongqing's face grew solemn, knowing that Li Rong had outmaneuvered him, leading to his complete defeat. As a last resort, Su Rongqing ordered the burning of the Memorial Hall. The emperor rushed over upon hearing the news, but it was too late. He decided to let Li Rong and Su Rongqing confront each other directly, considering that although the evidence was destroyed, the witness was still there, so he planned to summon Taoist Hongde to testify.

However, just as Taoist Hongde was about to enter the palace, news came that he had died suddenly. Now, without a witness, the coroner confirmed that Taoist Hongde had committed suicide and that Su Rongqing was not involved. But immediately after, the emperor sternly ordered Su Rongqing to hand over Taoist Hongde's child. Su Rongqing, hearing this, repeatedly protested his innocence and expressed his willingness to face the accuser in court.

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