Be My Princess Episode 11 Recap
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Mu Tingzhou reflected on his interactions with Ming Wei, a smile forming on his lips as he considered the possibility that he had truly fallen for her. He recalled the five signs of affection: a constant desire to be near the person, a strong urge to do things for them, unspoken jealousy, a racing heart at their thought, and a physical longing.
At the filming set, Mu Tingzhou encountered Chen Zhang and mistook him for the Shizi, a noble heir from the Ning Dynasty. Thankfully, Ming Wei arrived just in time to defuse the awkward situation, explaining they were filming a drama. Later, when Wang Yingying approached Mu Tingzhou, he unexpectedly ordered her to kneel before Ming Wei, declaring that the Princess's high standing demanded reverence. Mortified, Ming Wei quickly pulled Mu Tingzhou aside.
She explained that while he might see her as a revered princess, to others, she was just an ordinary actress living in 2021. She urged him to be more discreet in public to avoid being seen as arrogant. Understanding her predicament, Mu Tingzhou promised to bear her words in mind. During the filming of a scene, a lady named Yu Wanyin emerged from a shop, drawing the attention of rickshaw drivers.
A confident driver, Gao Changsheng, boasted he would get her fare, but Yu Wanyin walked past him without a glance. Undeterred, Gao Changsheng loudly claimed her as his fare, causing the other drivers to back off. With no other choice, Yu Wanyin reluctantly got into his rickshaw. Upon reaching their destination, Gao Changsheng offered a hand to help her down but deliberately pulled her closer, causing her to lean into him.
He proclaimed that in his twenty-five years, he had never seen such a beautiful woman. Watching this scene unfold from the sidelines, Mu Tingzhou bristled with anger. As they prepared to move to a distant filming location, Chen Zhang invited Ming Wei to walk with him and admire the architecture. When she agreed, Chen Zhang offered to hold the umbrella for her, which Mu Tingzhou was currently holding.
Mu Tingzhou immediately refused, stating it was his duty as Grand Tutor to care for the Princess. He sternly instructed Chen Zhang to maintain his distance from Ming Wei, both on and off set. An argument ensued as Chen Zhang tried to take the umbrella, but Mu Tingzhou refused to let go. Feeling awkward, Ming Wei excused herself and walked on ahead. Later, Mu Tingzhou discreetly gave the director revised script pages.
While Ming Wei found the changes excellent, Chen Zhang lamented the extra work, having just memorized lines that were now entirely rewritten. Deducing the reason for the changes, Xiao Zhao accused Mu Tingzhou of acting out of jealousy because he liked Ming Wei. Mu Tingzhou vehemently denied this, claiming he was merely fulfilling his duty, entrusted by the late emperor, to guide the Princess and Crown Prince without overstepping boundaries.
He added that the character of the amnesiac Shizi was of no value to his mission and that he perceived the character as coveting the Princess. Meanwhile, Ming Qiao invited Xiao Zhao to her yoga studio to repay him for his help. During an aerial yoga session, their movements led to amusingly awkward physical contact, creating a lighthearted atmosphere between them.
Later, Xiao Zhao visited Ming Wei on set, comically recounting his "ordeal" with Ming Qiao, claiming it was more excruciating than being beaten. Aware of an upcoming kissing scene, he predicted Mu Tingzhou's disapproval and gave Ming Wei a clever suggestion to handle it. That evening, Ming Wei attempted to sneak out for the shoot. Mu Tingzhou nearly discovered her, but Xiao Zhao appeared just in time to provide a cover.
The scene involved Chen Zhang's character forcefully kissing Ming Wei's character. As the atmosphere grew intense and the director nodded in approval, Mu Tingzhou suddenly burst onto the set and pushed Chen Zhang to the ground. Infuriated, Chen Zhang lunged at Mu Tingzhou, but stopped when Ming Wei quickly stepped between them. On the car ride back, Mu Tingzhou's silent, imposing presence created a suffocating atmosphere. Ming Wei cautiously apologized, but Mu Tingzhou suddenly clutched his head, groaning in pain.
Concerned, Ming Wei tended to him and gently explained that as an actress, intimate scenes were an unavoidable part of her profession. Hearing this, Mu Tingzhou grew even more dramatic, expressing his deep distress and anger, leaving Ming Wei feeling helpless. He refused to go to the hospital, insisting he would rather die at home, quoting that "fallen leaves return to their roots."
He demanded Ming Wei promise to never lie to him again and to never film such intimate scenes. Ming Wei promised not to lie but stood firm on her professional duties, reminding him that even as the actor Mu Tingzhou, he wouldn't have made such a promise. Reacting intensely, he declared her words were like a death sentence and that he had failed the late emperor's trust, resolving to die to atone for his failure.
Back at their residence, he began a hunger strike, vowing to "die to honor his beliefs." Exasperated, Ming Wei reminded him that he had been in the modern world long enough to understand an actor's professional obligations. He remained stubborn, asserting that while other actors could, the Princess, with her noble status, could not be "tarnished."
Seeing no other way, Ming Wei used her authority as the Princess, ordering him to eat and declaring that his refusal would be an act of defiance against a royal decree.
