Princess Silver Episode 18 Recap
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Rong Le, suspecting that the herbal decoction she was given in Western Qi was the source of her persistent headaches and memory loss, confided in Chen Yu. She explained that she no longer trusted Rong Qi or the people of Western Qi after her recent experiences, even questioning if she was truly a princess. Rong Le asked Chen Yu to have the herbal remains investigated. Chen Yu took the herbal remains to Physician Li.
Aware that she was being followed, she feigned a sudden faint in the street. Bystanders helped her into a nearby apothecary, where she discreetly handed the remains to Physician Li. He informed her it would take a few days to carefully examine them. Later, a subordinate reported to Fu Chou that Chen Yu had visited an apothecary after fainting, confirming she was followed.
Fu Chou, learning that Rong Le was finding happiness in the recently reopened Moon Embrace Teahouse, decided to encourage her. He believed that if she focused on new endeavors, she would eventually forget her past troubles and turn to him. Pleased, he ordered a new dress of the highest quality to be made for her, wanting her to attend the Eastern Palace banquet by his side in style, as the wife of the General of Defense.
Ling Yue presented the new dress and jewelry to Rong Le, who showed little interest. However, when Ling Yue offered her some red dates, a tribute from Qingzhou, Rong Le was visibly touched. The dates reminded her of her time with Wu You, who would prepare them for her during their chess games and conversations. At the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince was holding a lavish birthday banquet for his beloved concubine, Hen Xiang.
After Princess Zhao Yun and the Son of Prince Qing He arrived, Fu Chou and Rong Le made their entrance. Rong Le immediately recognized Hen Xiang as her former stand-in, wondering if she was a pawn sent by Rong Qi or a mouthpiece for Fu Chou. To Rong Le's surprise, the female guests were unusually welcoming, a stark contrast to previous encounters.
Hen Xiang discreetly informed Rong Le that Fu Chou had arranged for this respectful treatment out of his deep affection for her. During the banquet, the Crown Prince and Hen Xiang toasted the guests, while the Crown Prince's official wife was sidelined. The drunken Son of Prince Qing He began to harass Princess Zhao Yun. Rong Le intervened, prompting him to make crude remarks about her past with Wu You. Fu Chou immediately stepped in to defend Rong Le.
The Crown Prince defused the situation, attributing the Son of Prince Qing He's behavior to drunkenness. Hen Xiang and Fu Chou exchanged a subtle glance. Hen Xiang then excused herself, only to return distraught, with servants carrying the body of her maid, Xiao Cui, claiming she had hanged herself. A servant reported seeing the Son of Prince Qing He harassing Xiao Cui earlier. Infuriated, the Crown Prince banished him from the Eastern Palace.
As Fu Chou and Rong Le departed, Hen Xiang gave Fu Chou a small box, which Rong Le noticed had a note hidden at the bottom. Back at the Moon Embrace Teahouse, Chen Yu informed Rong Le that the herbal remains were just a normal headache medicine with some added tonics, containing nothing harmful. Rong Le conceded she might have been overly suspicious. Chen Yu then revealed she had been followed by Fu Chou's men, confirming their mutual distrust.
Before they parted, Rong Le asked Chen Yu to investigate Hen Xiang's background. Hen Xiang met Fu Chou at an inn, presenting him with secrets she had gathered from the Eastern Palace. Fu Chou dismissed them as useless, questioning her judgment. Hurt, Hen Xiang expressed her wish to leave the palace, but Fu Chou placated her by stressing her importance to their grand plan and affirming that she was the only one he trusted.
Reassured, Hen Xiang promised to maintain control over the Crown Prince but warned Fu Chou not to develop real feelings for Rong Le, as it would jeopardize their mission. News of the extravagant banquet reached the Emperor, who was enraged. He ordered the Crown Prince to banish Hen Xiang or be stripped of his title. The Crown Prince feigned compliance but, captivated by Hen Xiang's beauty, ultimately defied the decree and decided to hide her in the palace.
Princess Zhao Yun visited Rong Le to thank her for her help, relieved that the Son of Prince Qing He had been sent to the border. The two reconciled, and Zhao Yun gave Rong Le a gift of red dates sent by Wu You from Qingzhou. Rong Le quickly changed the subject, though she was touched.
Fu Chou later observed Rong Le and Zhao Yun playing happily together, glad to see her smile but wondering when her happiness would be because of him. The next day, Fu Chou received a secret letter from Rong Qi inquiring about Rong Le and "The Book of Mountains and Rivers," leading Fu Chou to speculate the book was the cause of the rift between Rong Le and Wu You.
His subordinate, Xiang Ying, reported that Wu You was idle in the southern border and no longer a threat. Fu Chou, however, cautioned against underestimating Wu You, whom he described as a master of concealment. He also ordered Xiang Ying to continue investigating the seven mysterious men from his wedding night. In Qingzhou, Wu You appeared despondent, playing chess alone while Wu Yu complained about the complex political situation.
Xiang Ying met with a local official, Sir Zheng, and expressed satisfaction that Wu You was preoccupied with Sir Sun's daughter, Yali. He instructed Sir Zheng to proceed with their plan to incite chaos. Meanwhile, Wu You received a secret letter from the Emperor, instructing him to discreetly investigate the recent refugee revolts. An envoy from Western Qi pressed Fu Chou for news on "The Book of Mountains and Rivers."
Fu Chou surmised that neither Wu You nor Rong Le possessed the book. The envoy relayed Rong Qi's warning to treat Rong Le well, which irked Fu Chou, strengthening his resolve to one day become his own master. Rong Le received a letter from Chen Yu revealing that Hen Xiang was from Western Qi, making her suspect Rong Qi's involvement.
Fu Chou entered as her guard, Xiao Sha, was looking at a portrait of Hen Xiang, forcing him to hide it quickly. In Qingzhou, a dispute erupted between Sir Zheng and Sir Sun over land. Wu You intervened, asserting that all land ultimately belonged to the Emperor. He then told them to resolve it themselves, but his presence subtly established his authority. Sir Zheng proposed a marriage between his son and Yali to settle the dispute, a prospect Yali dreaded. Later, Wu You sent Yali a pair of silver bracelets as a gift.
