Be My Princess Episode 16 Recap
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Mu Yun wanders in a dreamlike state across a shimmering mirror lake, startled to see another face reflected back at him. This enigmatic figure remains just out of reach, leaving Mu Yun consumed by confusion and anxiety as he desperately urges the reflection not to disappear. Ming Wei visits Mu Yun, who questions if she truly wishes for him to revert to Mu Tingzhou, severing their connection.
She passionately insists she doesn't want him to leave her but then acknowledges the profound selfishness of her desire. For her own love, she would be depriving Mu Tingzhou of his chance to recover, his relationship with Xu Lin, and his elderly parents of their son. Her conscience, she explains, cannot bear such a burden. She suggests that if he is truly Mu Yun, he should revisit his past with Xu Lin to prove his identity.
Mu Yun agrees but stipulates that Ming Wei must accompany him. She consents, pondering if witnessing his past with another woman is a penance for her own selfish desires. Xu Lin excitedly guides Mu Yun and Ming Wei through places she once shared with Mu Tingzhou, narrating their history. She points out a bookstore where they studied and a basketball court where he played, recalling how he once used her as a "girlfriend" to ward off other admirers.
Mu Yun, however, remembers none of it, stating plainly, "That was not me." Xu Lin responds with patience, attributing his lack of memory to his recovery. Ming Wei silently observes their interactions, feeling like a third party and growing distressed, wondering about her place in Mu Tingzhou's life if his memories were to fully return. Later, aiming to cheer up Ming Wei, Mu Yun offers her a bag of preserved plums.
The gesture, however, triggers a strong sense of deja vu in Xu Lin, who recalls that Mu Tingzhou used to give her preserved plums—her favorite snack—in the same distinct way. Believing he has remembered, Xu Lin presses him, but Mu Yun appears genuinely confused. He turns his full attention to Ming Wei, opening the plums for her. When Ming Wei quietly asks if he recalled anything, Mu Yun insists he feels no sense of forgotten memories.
Ming Wei says she would be happy if he recovered, but Mu Yun stresses that he wants her to be genuinely happy, not just for his sake. In his thoughts, Mu Yun reaffirms his deep possessiveness over Ming Wei, grappling with whether he is an entity within Mu Tingzhou or the other way around. Ming Wei later breaks down in a drunken, tearful confession to her sister, Ming Qiao.
She confesses her profound love for Mu Yun, asserting that she has never loved anyone so deeply and that her past affections for Mu Tingzhou and Cheng Yao pale in comparison. She declares her unwillingness to separate from Mu Yun and her desire to be selfish for once. Mu Yun arrives, finds a distraught Ming Wei, and carries her home.
The following morning, he playfully teases her about her drunken antics and reveals he cleaned her makeup off while she slept. He then proposes they elope to escape their complicated lives. When Ming Wei raises practical concerns, Mu Yun reveals he has meticulously planned their escape. He suggests they depart after her current project concludes, assuring her they can maintain contact with their families and eventually return.
He enthusiastically outlines plans for their new life, considering her preferences and even suggesting they could start a school or he could resume his translation work. Ming Wei is moved, but an underlying sadness lingers within her. That night, Ming Wei is awakened by a vivid nightmare in which she, Mu Yun, and their child are a happy family in a field.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blows sand in her eyes, and when she can see again, the joyful scene has vanished, leaving her with the unsettling feeling that the happiness was an illusion. The next day, as filming nears its end, Ming Wei is unsettled by Mu Yun's absence from the set. Her manager, Shen Su, calls to discuss new roles, but Ming Wei expresses a desire to take a break.
Shen Su bluntly warns her that Mu Tingzhou's eventual return is inevitable and her relationship with Mu Yun may be fleeting. She urges Ming Wei to prioritize her career for her own security. That evening, Ming Wei returns home to find the living room romantically lit by candles. Mu Yun kneels before her, presents a ring, and proposes. Overwhelmed, Ming Wei takes the ring, places it on her finger, and asks him if it's beautiful.
Overjoyed, Mu Yun reaffirms his love, declaring their meeting was destiny. Suddenly, Ming Wei’s expression grows tense, and she urgently insists they leave immediately. Mu Yun readily agrees, but she takes charge, deciding to handle all the arrangements herself. A kind villager hands Ming Wei and Mu Yun the keys to a charming, old-fashioned courtyard house, assuring them of their privacy.
As they begin to settle in, Ming Wei affectionately teases Mu Yun for his clumsy sweeping, noting his inexperience with chores. When he apologizes for the humble setting, she assures him she finds it wonderful. That evening, they prepare and share a simple meal, savoring the quiet intimacy like a newlywed couple.
