The Princess Royal Episode 37 Recap, Plot

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Accompanied by Pei Wenxuan, Li Rong personally arrived at the Eastern Palace. After Feng Ming reported their arrival, the sound of coughing came from inside. Pei Wenxuan, aware of Li Chuan's sword injury and to avoid worrying Li Rong, ordered Feng Ming to place a screen between the two. Li Rong entered the study alone, gazing at Li Chuan's silhouette through the screen, as memories from the past flooded her mind.

Compared to the gloomy and violent Li Chuan of the past, he now seemed like an unpolished jade, pure in thought and gentle in character. Li Rong's voice softened unconsciously. She revealed that she had a nightmare, but when Li Chuan heard the details, he couldn't help but laugh, reassuring his sister that he would never hurt her no matter what. During their conversation, the siblings reminisced about their childhood, reflecting on their deep bond.

Whether it was Li Chuan being punished by their mother or getting scolded for raising a cat, Li Rong always stood up for him. Similarly, Li Chuan often made concessions and compromises for his sister's safety. For a moment, Li Rong felt lost, as if she had never truly understood Li Chuan. The real Li Chuan was innocent and kind-hearted, willing to bury himself in the palace to protect his loved ones.

No matter how ruthless he might become in the future, at this moment, he was still the boy who wished to transform himself into the mountains and rivers, bringing beauty to the world.

With these thoughts, Li Rong suddenly asked how Li Chuan would face the future if he became as cold and suspicious as their father, breaking the constraints of the noble families and achieving victory in the north, but at the cost of imprisoning their mother, killing their uncle, and poisoning their eldest sister, causing chaos in the world. Li Chuan's expression changed upon hearing this.

Sensing Li Rong's unease, he immediately stepped out from behind the screen and handed a sword to Li Rong, firmly and openly declaring that if this was his future, he hoped Li Rong would kill him now to end it all, considering it a merciful end. With these words, Li Chuan looked at Li Rong with the fearless gaze of a young man, resolute and unwavering, as if truly prepared to face death.

Li Rong, shocked and unwilling to harm him, turned and swung the sword to break a wooden box, then turned her back to him, trying to calm herself. Later, Li Rong detailed the situation in the northwest to Li Chuan, pointing out that the Xiao family had arranged for a fake Su Wang to deceive the emperor and install him on the throne.

She speculated that Su Rongqing might be secretly collaborating with other noble families and that outside Huajing, the Su family had an army of ten thousand that could arrive in one night. Thus, the emperor might allow him to remain the crown prince, provided Li Rong and the Shangguan family were not involved, leaving the decision to Li Chuan.

Li Rong decided to hand over the Inspection Department to Li Chuan and immediately return to Qingzhou, vowing never to return to Huajing. She also hoped Li Chuan would let her go, not letting the nightmare become a reality. Before leaving, Li Rong told Li Chuan that she did not distrust him, but rather, she did not trust the hearts of people in this world.

The emperor personally visited Li Cheng, seeing his fear-stricken face and feeling guilty, he promised to pass the throne to him. After the emperor left, Concubine Rou tightly embraced the disguised Li Cheng, repeatedly instructing him to remember his identity as Su Wang and that he would enjoy endless wealth and honor from now on.

Li Rong arranged for Pei Wenxuan to stay in Huajing to assist Li Chuan, but Pei Wenxuan insisted on accompanying Li Rong, determined to break free from past obsessions together and spend their lives with each other. At this moment in the northwest, Xun Chuan gathered all the soldiers, ready to set off for the capital, swearing allegiance to the princess and to protect the country.

Concubine Rou took a step back to advance, requesting the emperor to let her leave Huajing City. The emperor instructed Concubine Rou to return to the palace to take care of Su Wang and then ordered Fu Lai to summon the crown prince, giving him one last chance.

Because Li Rong was pregnant, Pei Wenxuan was worried about the bumps on the road and expressed his concern, saying that he would go to her after helping the crown prince handle affairs and ensuring safety. Li Rong teased him for becoming talkative and decided to leave the city today after learning that their father had suddenly summoned Li Chuan. Shangguan Ya heard that Li Rong was about to leave the capital and personally came to see her off.

The two resolved their differences and reconciled. Pei Wenxuan received news from an informant, shocked to discover his second uncle's conspiracy. He immediately ordered Tong Ye to count the people, preparing to seize the position of family head at the ancestral hall meeting. As they parted, Pei Wenxuan felt a foreboding, while Li Rong swore that if anything happened to him, she would gather forces to avenge him.

Concubine Rou quickly passed a message to Su Rongqing, informing him that the emperor would act in the palace tonight at the hour of Xu, and that if the Su family supported them, the Su and Li families would rule the world together. Su Minzhi called Su Rongqing alone, questioning why he harbored rebellious intentions. Though he thought he knew his son best, he found it hard to understand his thoughts at that moment.

Su Rongqing analyzed the situation if the crown prince ascended to the throne, insisting that if the crown prince took the throne, the Su family would be doomed, and only Li Cheng was the suitable candidate for the emperor.

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