Princess Silver Episode 17 Recap, Plot

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Yali, holding a box filled with exquisite fragrance pouches, confessed to Fu Chou that she had sewn one every month, hiding her thoughts within the needlework. Expressing her fear of never finding the courage again to speak her mind, she desperately pleaded that if he would accept her, she would not go to the south, promising to follow him wherever he went, even as his second wife or servant.

Fu Chou, however, stated he was a married man and could not promise her anything. He gently but firmly told her that she had a bright future and what she was asking was meaningless. Thanking her for her kindness, he took one pouch, declared he would forget what transpired, and hoped she would do the same. Despite Yali's pleas for him to stay, Fu Chou bid her goodbye and left.

Meanwhile, Wu You and Wu Yu visited the Emperor to bid him farewell before their journey. Wu Yu complained about the simplicity of the Royal Study, noting the lack of a cushion for Wu You’s recently beaten wounds. The Emperor, showing deep concern, immediately ordered a golden silk cushion for Wu You. Wu You thanked the Emperor, urging him to take care of himself as his well-being was crucial for the country.

The Emperor expressed his reluctance to see them go, instructing Wu You to settle affairs in the south quickly and return to assist him. He admitted that due to Fuyuan’s wrongdoings, Wu You had harbored hatred for him for years. He wouldn't justify his past actions, acknowledging he had let Wu You’s mother down, explaining that he had focused on strengthening the nation, believing that giving up love temporarily would allow him a chance to make amends later.

Wu Yu interjected, thanking the Emperor for his efforts in saving them. The Emperor then told Wu Yu to stop causing trouble and grow up. An attendant interrupted to inform them that the Emperor had ordered the Supreme Court to find the real culprit behind the recent commotion to prove Wu You innocent. Wu You questioned why he was being sent south if he was innocent.

The Emperor replied that it was good for Wu You to spend some time clearing his mind. He then spoke of his sacrifice of love and lifelong devotion to war to build the nation, admitting guilt but no regret. He hoped to eventually entrust the people to a capable person, allowing him to face Wu You’s mother in the afterlife without remorse. Fu Chou then arrived at the palace with Rong Le to thank the Emperor for granting their marriage.

While they waited, they overheard palace maids gossiping about Rong Le, calling her shameless and claiming she disguised herself to crawl into Prince Li's bed, causing his exile. Rong Le’s expression darkened, but Fu Chou gripped her hand, reassuring her to ignore the gossip and only listen to him. Just then, Wu You and Wu Yu emerged from the Royal Study. Wu You, upon seeing them, offered congratulations on their wedding and wished them a safe journey.

Wu Yu also greeted them. Sir Sun and Yali then appeared, preparing to leave for Qingzhou. Sir Sun congratulated Fu Chou, adding that once they arrived in Qingzhou, it would be time to arrange Wu You's wedding. Wu Yu jokingly congratulated Wu You and Yali. An attendant informed Fu Chou and Rong Le that the Emperor was unwell and dismissed them, stating there was no need for further gratitude.

As Rong Le and Fu Chou returned to their manor by carriage, they were met with whispers from the townspeople, who openly discussed Rong Le as a shameless and unvirtuous woman. Some children even threw stones at the carriage. Rong Le silently endured the humiliation, forcing herself to appear strong. As their carriage passed by the closed Moon Embrace Teahouse, her heart sank even further.

Back at the manor, Rong Le confronted Fu Chou, demanding to know if he was behind Wu You’s exile. She suggested that Wu You would not have caused such a mess in the city on his own, and that the Emperor’s refusal to meet them indicated he might already know the truth.

Fu Chou asked if she was accusing him without proof, observing that she seemed to share similarities with the emperor, always caring for Prince Li no matter what, while never trusting him, her husband. Rong Le pressed him, asking why he kept it a secret if he wasn't involved. Fu Chou countered that an outsider's life and death had nothing to do with them, and he wouldn't tell her the truth only to watch her worry over an outsider.

He expressed hope that her questioning might be a starting point for building trust between them, promising to tell her any secrets she wished to know if she would only ask him directly, rather than drawing her own conclusions. He also hoped for a day when she could truly trust him. Rong Le retorted that she didn't need to. Fu Chou, however, maintained that sooner or later, she would realize he was the one who truly cared for her.

Meanwhile, the Empress expressed her reluctance for Yali to leave, wishing Yali was her own daughter. Yali, sensing an opportunity, apologized for her distraction and offered to stay by the Empress’s side. The Empress explained that she could not decide, as Yali was her father's only daughter. She then revealed that she had invested so much in guiding and caring for Yali because she hoped Yali would one day marry Wu You.

With the Crown Prince being unreliable, the benevolent Wu You was a better choice for the throne. She hoped that if Yali became Wu You's consort, or even Empress, she could rely on her after the Emperor’s passing. She urged Yali to do what was right if she remembered her kindness. Later, Wu You, contemplating life's complexities, ordered the Manyin Pavilion to be sealed, symbolically closing off a part of his past.

Elsewhere, Wu Yu approached Zhao Yun, confessing that he was upset about departing and it pained his heart to leave her behind. Zhao Yun asked if he was sick, but he pressed on, stating that this was the first time he was speaking so seriously to a girl and directly asked if she had a crush on him. Zhao Yun admitted she liked him too but had never mustered the courage to say so, thinking they had more time.

She then playfully hit him, calling him a "stinking fool" for his past behavior. Confused for a moment, Wu Yu was overjoyed by her confession. Zhao Yun then gave him a small, carved wooden puppet, admitting she and Princess Rong Le had made it and calling it "a little ugly." She told him to keep it if he liked it, and Wu Yu declared he liked it immensely.

Zhao Yun then made him promise to focus on helping Wu You in Qingzhou, write to her every day, and stay at least three feet away from other women. Wu Yu complained this was too much, but relented when Zhao Yun threatened to find other handsome boys. The Moon Embrace Teahouse reopened, to the delight of the townspeople. Rong Le entered and was greeted by Chen Yu. Rong Le asked Chen Yu to address her as before, not as "Princess."

Chen Yu confirmed she was reopening the teahouse, explaining that it felt like home and none of them could bear to leave it. Fu Chou arrived, informing Rong Le that he had ordered the teahouse unsealed because he knew she loved tea-making. He reassured her that she remained the owner and he would not keep her confined to the manor; she was free to pursue her passions, and he would support her.

Later, Rong Le asked if Chen Yu was truly willing to give up her dreams of traveling for the teahouse. Chen Yu replied that the teahouse was both a beginning and an end, and an ideal place to improve her musical skills. Upon entering her room, Rong Le was shocked to find Xiao Sha kneeling before Long Yue's memorial tablet. Enraged, she demanded to know how he dared to come there, accusing him of causing Long Yue's death.

Xiao Sha claimed he had his own reasons and sorrow, offering only an apology. He stated his most important duty was to protect her, but lamented that no one believed him. Ling Yue then confronted Xiao Sha, calling him a "lying ingrate" and accusing him of spying on the princess.

Xiao Sha challenged Ling Yue to report him to her emperor, then threatened her to obey his orders, insisting he was the only one who could keep Rong Le safe and promising to bring her back to Western Qi. Rong Le, feeling unwell, stopped Ling Yue from arguing further. As Wu You and Wu Yu prepared to depart, Sir Yang, who had previously advocated for severe punishment against Wu You, came to see them off. Wu Yu mockingly thanked him.

Sir Yang clarified that his past proposal was due to duty, but his farewell was personal. Wu You commended Sir Yang as a loyal officer. Yali asked her father if they would ever return to the capital. Sir Sun confidently stated that when Wu You returned, they would also return gloriously. Later, Fu Chou inquired about Rong Le's hobbies from Ling Yue, hoping to cheer her up.

Ling Yue shared that Rong Le enjoyed tea, chess, calligraphy, and particularly loved listening to Chen Yu play the zither. One day, while Rong Le was admiring flowers, she heard zither music. Stepping out, she saw Fu Chou in the courtyard, playing a tranquil and unique melody. Rong Le commented that his music suggested his heart had changed. Fu Chou, pleased, said it was because she was now by his side, explaining he had learned the song especially for her.

Rong Le, however, feigned feeling unwell and excused herself to rest. Fu Chou resolved to find a way to cheer her up. Meanwhile, at the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince prepared a lavish birthday feast for his new favorite consort, Hen Xiang. The Crown Princess was enraged that a grand celebration was being held for a former courtesan without her knowledge. Hen Xiang deliberately provoked the Crown Princess, then feigned a fall just as the Crown Prince arrived.

The Crown Prince, completely biased towards Hen Xiang, scolded the Crown Princess and ordered her out. The Crown Princess protested, threatening to inform the Emperor. The Crown Prince scoffed, reminding her that Wu You was exiled and the throne would soon be his. Hen Xiang subtly added that the Crown Princess's father had lost authority. The Crown Prince then threatened to replace the Crown Princess with Hen Xiang "sooner or later."

Later, Xiao Sha brought medicine from her brother, the Emperor of Western Qi, instructing Ling Yue to ensure Princess Rong Le took it on time. Rong Le had been melancholy, plagued by fragmented memories in her dreams. Ling Yue brought the medicine, explaining that Rong Le had fainted recently because she hadn't taken it, and if the Emperor hadn't consistently sent the medicine, she might still be in a coma.

Rong Le, hearing the medicine was from her brother, immediately grew suspicious. Recalling that she only started having flashes of memories once she stopped taking the medicine, she suspected the medicine itself was the cause of her amnesia and headaches, not the cure. She ordered Ling Yue to bring her the medicine dregs for inspection, instructing her to keep this a secret from Xiao Sha and to bring the next batch of medicine unboiled.

The next day, Fu Chou sent a selection of fine tea leaves for Rong Le to sample. At that moment, a servant announced an invitation from the Crown Prince for his new consort Lady Xiang’s birthday feast. Rong Le, recognizing the name Hen Xiang, immediately expressed her willingness to attend with Fu Chou.

Before leaving, Rong Le urgently asked Chen Yu to find a trustworthy doctor, preferably a great herbalist, to examine the medicine dregs, emphasizing that it concerned her very life and only Chen Yu could be trusted.

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