Different Princess Episode 33 Recap
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Hua Qingge deliberately told Ji Chu that they would not be happy together, acting resolute and declaring it would be better for them to part ways on good terms. Ji Chu, confused, attempted to explain his actions regarding Ji Wan'er, but Hua Qingge dismissed him, stating it was not his first time hiding secrets from her.
She refused to open the door, telling him to leave and not ruin her mood on the eve of Ji Wan'er and Gong Yeqi's wedding. Unbeknownst to Ji Chu, Hua Qingge was contemplating her own impending disappearance. She felt that if she remained by Ji Chu's side, she would only become a burden, and she didn't want him to suffer because of her.
She believed leaving him now was the best option for both of them, even if it meant letting him see her as a heartless woman. Meanwhile, Ji Yun knelt outside his father, His Majesty's, hall, enduring a heavy rain. A eunuch, Li De, offered him an umbrella, but Ji Yun refused it. He begged His Majesty to pardon his mother, the empress, highlighting her two decades of loyalty and service.
Li De tried to dissuade him, saying His Majesty refused to see him and that his efforts were in vain. Lin Xiyao soon joined Ji Yun, kneeling beside him despite the harsh conditions. Ji Yun urged her to leave, concerned for her health, but she insisted she did not suffer when she was with him.
Eventually, His Majesty emerged and agreed to visit the empress another time, but he reprimanded Ji Yun for his reckless behavior as the Crown Prince, stating it was a disappointment. Back in his residence, Ji Chu drowned his sorrows in alcohol, still recovering from an injury. Wei Nanyi, observing his despair, noted she had never seen him so emotional except for when it concerned his birth mother.
Ji Chu questioned why Hua Qingge would leave him, especially after he promised not to seek revenge on the empress. Wei Nanyi asked if he was so fixated on Hua Qingge. Ji Chu confirmed his unwavering devotion, stating it had to be her. Wei Nanyi confessed that seeing Ji Chu risk his life for her had given her hope, but Ji Chu clarified that his injury was merely a part of his ploy.
Wei Nanyi lamented that he didn't even give her a chance to fantasize, but Ji Chu reiterated that he didn't want to mislead her, especially not Hua Qingge. Wei Nanyi then revealed that Hua Qingge was deliberately trying to infuriate him and that she knew where Hua Qingge was. Ji Chu immediately set off to find her. However, he was too late; his subordinates reported that all of Hua Qingge's belongings were gone, and she had vanished.
Alone on the streets at night, Hua Qingge found herself accosted by a drunken man. She fended him off with a stick, but just as he grew aggressive, Ji Chu arrived and knocked him unconscious. Ji Chu demanded to know why she was out alone. Hua Qingge asked why he kept pursuing her, reminding him that their relationship was a conspiracy and that she was merely a spy sent by the empress, who should have been dead already.
Ji Chu insisted that he was wrong before but could not live without her now, dismissing her status as a spy as irrelevant. Hua Qingge maintained that they were a doomed pair and that he and Wei Nanyi, his childhood friend, were a more suitable match. Despite her words, Ji Chu pulled her into a kiss, proclaiming that he had never loved any woman but her and that she was the only one in his heart.
During their embrace, Hua Qingge noticed her hand becoming transparent. She tried to pull away, but Ji Chu, unable to grasp her, realized she was turning translucent. Hua Qingge then revealed her true origin, explaining she was not from this world and was an outsider from another realm, destined to leave soon and never return.
Ji Chu, struggling to accept this, tried to rationalize her statement by suggesting she was from Fuyu, promising to take her there or even make it the capital of Liang. Hua Qingge insisted he misunderstood. Ji Chu, blaming his past cold and unpredictable behavior, offered to change if she would just stop talking about leaving. When Hua Qingge questioned if he would continue to deny the truth, Ji Chu tearfully asked how much time she had left.
Hua Qingge admitted she did not know, but Ji Chu adamantly declared that no matter who she was or where she came from, he would never allow her to leave him. Some time later, Wei Nanyi and Xiao Nangua prepared to depart. Hua Qingge jokingly remarked that she was finally free of Wei Nanyi, who retorted the same. Wei Nanyi thanked Hua Qingge for her kindness and expressed hope for a future reunion.
Hua Qingge, however, admitted she doubted they would ever see each other again. Wei Nanyi then turned to Ji Chu, advising him to cherish the present, as the future was uncertain. Ji Chu reassured them about the secret protection provided for their journey disguised as farmers. Wei Nanyi and Xiao Nangua bid farewell, leaving Ji Chu to lament the impending quietness of the palace without the "brat." Hua Qingge, still in Ji Chu's company, felt smothered by his constant presence.
He kept her by his side, even holding her while reviewing state memorials, which made her blush. He then asked her to bear his child. Hua Qingge, caught off guard, stammered a response, but Ji Chu persisted, prompting her for a "yes." Hua Qingge internally wondered about Ji Chu's obsession with a child, thinking he might be trying to tie her down. She worried about how she could give birth, given her uncertain timeline and eventual disappearance.
She reflected on her initial desire to return to her own world but now found herself reluctant to leave. She resolved to cherish her remaining time in Liang, living without regrets. That night, Hua Qingge nervously waited for Ji Chu, pondering her attire for their intimate evening. Ji Chu walked in, surprising her, and revealed he had overheard her musings.
He then made a "small request": for her to address him as "Husband," as she had only ever called him by name. Hua Qingge, finding the request surprisingly simple, lovingly called him "Husband" multiple times, satisfying him. They finally formally consummated their relationship. Two months later, Hua Qingge was overjoyed to learn that Ji Wan'er was pregnant. Ji Wan'er was surprised that Ji Chu was now cooking, attributing his change to Hua Qingge's positive influence.
Hua Qingge, in turn, teased Ji Wan'er about Gong Yeqi being a "wife-slave." Ji Chu confirmed that the empress had been kept in line and that he had promised Hua Qingge to forgive her. Gong Yeqi acknowledged that the empress was Ji Wan'er's mother and agreed to let go of his past grievances.
He noted that Ji Chu had abandoned years of strategic planning for Hua Qingge, and warned that Ji Yun might become wary of him once he ascended the throne. Ji Chu stated his intention to ask His Majesty for permission to leave Liang in a few days, wanting to lead a secluded life with Hua Qingge, away from the troubles of the world, and spend the rest of their days in peace.
Gong Yeqi optimistically told him they had plenty of time together. Meanwhile, Lin Xiyao continued to attend to Ji Yun. His attendant reported that Princess Ji Wan'er had been found safe and sound. Not only was she married to Gong Yeqi, but she also appeared to be pregnant. Ji Yun was deeply relieved and happy to hear the news. When asked if they should inform the empress, Ji Yun decided against it, choosing instead to let Ji Wan'er live the life she desired.
