The Princess Royal Episode 7 Recap, Plot

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Pei Wenxuan, after his rebirth, would still be willing to let Qin Zhenzhen enter the palace. Pei Wenxuan did not answer directly, but he hoped that Qin Lin would come out of seclusion soon to avoid a repeat of the tragedy. The two of them visited Qin Lin with their letters of introduction. As expected, Qin Lin refused to see guests, leaving them empty-handed.

Pei Wenxuan, understanding Qin Lin well, comforted Li Rong, saying that Qin Lin was inherently a great warrior who disliked war. Back then, he had broken the enemy with just eight hundred light cavalry and had been a fierce general of the northern border. However, after his father died on the battlefield, he returned to the capital in anger and secluded himself in Mount Jiulu. If not for Qin Zhenzhen's recommendation, he might never return to the battlefield.

Pei Wenxuan talked to himself, not noticing Li Rong’s exhaustion. By dusk, the mountain road was rugged, and Li Rong's steps grew slower. Noticing her struggling, Pei Wenxuan carried her on his back and rode a carriage back to the residence at the foot of the mountain, only to find dozens of people waiting outside.

The leader was Li Kui, a Senior Censor from the Department of Justice, ordered to take Pei Wenxuan back to assist in investigating a murder case involving the death of the Western Region's wealthy merchant, Tuoba Yan. After Pei Wenxuan left with Li Kui, Li Rong immediately wrote to her brother, Li Chuan, instructing him to go to Mount Jiulu to seek Qin Lin. She then went to the prison to visit Pei Wenxuan, ready to solve the current troubles.

The next morning, Li Chuan’s attempt to see Qin Lin failed again, so he sat outside and waited patiently with enough dry food in his bag. On the other hand, Su Rongqing arranged for Li Rong to access the Ministry of War's room where the accounts were kept, pulling out all accounts related to the northwest border. With so many accounts, Li Rong had to go through them one by one, taking almost half a day.

Su Rongqing, thoughtfully, brought her tea and snacks, reminding her of many past events. Li Rong took the opportunity to ask Su Rongqing why he suddenly appeared at Tuoba Yan’s residence. Su Rongqing candidly admitted that he was concerned about her. This statement left Li Rong with mixed feelings, expressing that she, being of royal blood, couldn’t avoid deception and did not want to see Su Rongqing get involved.

Su Rongqing did not respond but silently retreated behind a screen, not disturbing her while she reviewed the accounts, occasionally observing her by candlelight and sketching her profile with a smile on his lips. During this time, Li Rong had people closely monitor any movements at Tuoba Yan’s residence and regularly inquire about Li Chuan's progress at Mount Jiulu.

Soon, Li Rong cleared up the procedures and amounts of military payments allocated to the Yang family by the Ministry of War. One night, she caught Tuoba Yan and proposed a cooperation deal. As long as Tuoba Yan was willing to testify, the Princess’ residence would ensure the safety of his family. Combining the accounts from the Ministry of War, Tuoba Yan’s testimony, and the stolen private accounts, the evidence of the Yang family's embezzlement of military funds was basically complete.

After finishing these tasks, Li Rong personally went to the Ministry of Justice and chose a cell next to Pei Wenxuan’s, arranging it to be somewhat comfortable. In the eyes of outsiders, it seemed like they were a loving couple supporting each other through difficult times. Meanwhile, Li Chuan had been waiting for several days without seeing Qin Lin, feeling increasingly frustrated. However, he unexpectedly met Qin Zhenzhen, the youngest daughter of the Qin family, by a waterfall.

Although they initially fought, Li Chuan fell in love with Qin Zhenzhen at first sight, and their interactions soon blossomed into affection. Qin Zhenzhen guessed Li Chuan’s identity and truthfully revealed her own, willing to speak well of him to her brother. However, Qin Lin had other thoughts, feeling his sister was too naive.

In the cell, Li Rong and Pei Wenxuan quarreled, mocking him for being rejected by the Qin family, while he insisted that the rejection was not Qin Zhenzhen’s intention. Just then, Li Chuan arrived at the prison with Qin Zhenzhen, surprising Li Rong and stirring mixed feelings within her. She decided to eavesdrop on their conversation under the guise of watching a play.

It turned out that Qin Zhenzhen had always regarded Pei Wenxuan as an older brother, without any romantic feelings, and the rejection was arranged by her through someone else. Hearing this, Li Rong couldn’t help but laugh. Qin Zhenzhen turned to look at Li Rong, suddenly remembering the purpose of her visit, and directly stated that her brother made things difficult for the crown prince to test his character, not to refuse him.

As Li Chuan and Qin Zhenzhen prepared to leave, Li Rong specifically instructed Li Chuan that tomorrow’s morning court might have their father arrange for him to supervise the northwest battle, and he must find an excuse to decline, not agreeing immediately, and to keep Qin Lin’s deployment to the front line a secret.

Once the cell was left with just Li Rong and Pei Wenxuan, Li Rong felt a twinge of concern, fearing that the early meeting between Qin Zhenzhen and Li Chuan might change everything.

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