Be My Princess Episode 5 Recap
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In the final scene of "Grand Chief Cabinet Minister," Princess Ming Hua turns back to embrace Mu Yun. He reveals that his wife, Jin'er, passed away just three months after their marriage, and he later adopted a son named Mu Ze, who now treats him like a father. The Princess asks Mu Yun if he would still lie to her if they could start over. Mu Yun remains silent, and she gives him a bracelet as a memento before leaving.
The Emperor has ordered her lifelong confinement to the Princess Palace. As she departs, Mu Yun silently prays that in the next life, he would give up everything to be with her, ensuring they would not miss their chance again. The filming of "Grand Chief Cabinet Minister" finally wraps up. During the celebration, the director praises the cast's excellent acting, confident the show will be a classic.
Ming Wei toasts the director, thanking him for his guidance on her first show. The director, however, reveals it was Mu Tingzhou who saw Ming Wei's potential and insisted on her being the leading lady. Ming Wei sincerely thanks Mu Tingzhou, who advises her that as long as she remains an actress, she must always be worthy of the profession and true to her heart.
Later at the hotel, Mu Tingzhou makes an excuse to avoid taking the elevator with Xiao Zhao and others, choosing to wait behind for Ming Wei. Once they are alone, Ming Wei remarks that the wrap-up means it's time to say goodbye. Mu Tingzhou gently takes her hand and, speaking as the Grand Tutor, advises her to take care of herself now that he can no longer be with her.
Ming Wei, responding as the Princess, assures him she will always remember his kindness and their time together. The atmosphere grows tender, but the sound of an arriving elevator startles them, and they quickly pull their hands apart. Before she leaves, he gives her one last piece of advice: given her high starting point, she should always choose a lead role over a supporting one if possible.
Ming Wei confesses she initially saw him as arrogant and aloof but now recognizes him as a warm, gentle, and kind person—a role model in both acting and character. Just then, Chen Zhang arrives to see her off, and Ming Wei leaves with him. Upon returning home, Ming Wei is greeted by her sister, Ming Qiao, who has prepared a lavish meal. Ming Wei jokingly complains about the taste but admits it has improved.
Ming Qiao gossips about the kissing scenes and filming with the "aloof Best Actor." Ming Wei deflects the questions, mentioning her many embarrassing moments as a rookie. When Ming Qiao praises the agent Xiao Zhao's popularity, Ming Wei warns her sister to stay away from him. Ming Wei describes Mu Tingzhou as someone who appears indifferent but is incredibly dedicated to his craft and very considerate, showing true respect for women by not deceiving them.
When Ming Qiao teases her about having fallen for him, Ming Wei quickly denies it, citing the vast status gap between a famous Best Actor and a new actress and clarifying that she only admires him as a role model. After filming, Mu Tingzhou holes up at home, poring over materials from the show.
Concerned he can't move on, Xiao Zhao confronts him, asking if it's because he can't exit the role or because he can't let go of Ming Wei. He advises Mu Tingzhou to seek therapy for the former or actively pursue Ming Wei for the latter. Mu Tingzhou stubbornly insists they are just colleagues. Xiao Zhao sighs, warning him that his opportunities to see Ming Wei will be limited to post-production dubbing and promotional events.
That night, Mu Tingzhou dreams of a historical confrontation where Chen Zhang admonishes him for being overly familiar with the Princess, but Mu Tingzhou, as the "Shizi" (Heir Apparent), firmly declares that the Princess is his wife. Shen Su presents Ming Wei with two new projects: "Nanxian Zhuan," a major costume drama where she would be the second female lead, and "The South City," a smaller production from their own company offering her the lead role.
Remembering Mu Tingzhou's advice, Ming Wei chooses "The South City," explaining her decision with the proverb, "it's better to be a chicken's head than a phoenix's tail." During pre-filming training, she encounters Wang Yingying, who is playing the second female lead—the protagonist's stepmother. Wang Yingying insinuates that Ming Wei must have a "gold sponsor" to land a lead role so early in her career.
Ming Wei sharply retorts that she has never relied on anyone to get ahead and threatens to sue for defamation if the rumors continue. To create an opportunity to see Ming Wei, Mu Tingzhou arranges a joint dubbing session. When Ming Wei arrives, she expresses surprise, and he feigns ignorance about the scheduling. While dubbing an embrace scene, Ming Wei instinctively hugs Mu Tingzhou to get into character, prompting the director to stop them due to the sound of friction.
Seizing the opportunity, Mu Tingzhou repeatedly halts the recording using various pretexts—his emotions aren't right, his voice is hoarse, he needs a break—all to prolong their time together, a tactic the crew mistakes for his professional dedication. Watching Ming Wei leave after the session, Mu Tingzhou resolves not to hesitate any longer. He catches up to her outside in the heavy rain and offers her a ride. Ming Wei declines, explaining she is meeting a friend to discuss bridesmaid duties.
She remarks that her car arrived surprisingly quickly. As he walks with her, she mentions turning down recent projects because she dislikes the kissing scenes, adding she wouldn't even film them with a lip mask. Mu Tingzhou teasingly replies, "So I took advantage of you last time," and is about to say something more when her car pulls up. As he drives home alone, memories of the drama flash through his mind. Suddenly, a small dog runs into the road.
He swerves to avoid it and crashes his car. His last conscious thought is Mu Yun's prayer: if there were a next life, he would give up everything to be with her and never miss their chance again.
