Princess Silver Episode 39 Recap, Plot

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A year had passed, and during a beautiful spring day, Rong Le and Wu You enjoyed a rare moment of leisure by flying a kite in the countryside. As they chatted, familiar laughter reached them, revealing Xiao Sha and Ling Yue had also come to enjoy the outdoors. Ling Yue proposed a kite-flying competition between Wu You and Xiao Sha, with a punishment for the loser. Both couples agreed.

However, before the kite could soar high, Xiao Sha's string suddenly snapped. Ling Yue chided Xiao Sha, asking why he lost when he claimed to be unbeatable at flying kites. He sheepishly explained he was nervous with her standing behind him. Wu You then released his kite, explaining that when a kite flies away, it takes all sufferings and disasters with it, wishing peace, happiness, and freedom from illness and calamity for them and those around them.

Rong Le then asked Ling Yue about the punishment for the loser, but before she could answer, a group of children excitedly ran up, calling out "Brother Li!" and "Sister Rong Le!" The punishment, it turned out, was taking care of kids. Ling Yue revealed these were orphans from the Zhuo earthquake, and she complained that Xiao Sha was always surrounded by them, leaving her no chance for a date.

Rong Le offered to take care of the children with Wu You, allowing Ling Yue and Xiao Sha to have their time together. Ling Yue noted how lively the children had become under Xiao Sha's care, as they were initially silent when they first arrived at the manor. Rong Le and Wu You began playing "eagle catches the chickens" with the lively children. While playing, Rong Le accidentally stumbled, and Wu You quickly reached out to catch her.

They both fell onto the grass, prompting the children to cover their eyes. Just then, Xiao Sha arrived to take the children back to class. Watching Rong Le interact so joyfully with the children, Wu You playfully suggested they have some of their own. She teasingly responded, "Who wants to have children with you?" to which he earnestly replied, "I want to have children with you." Wu You then asked if the past year had been happy for her.

Rong Le confirmed it was the happiest of her life, simply because she was with him. Seizing the moment, Wu You renewed his proposal, asking her to be his only wife, to raise their own children, build their own family, and to stay together until they were old and gray. Rong Le, though deeply happy, still felt a lingering barrier from her past.

She gently asked him for a little more time, expressing her desire for them to be free from regional conflicts and national enmity, hoping to rewrite their painful past with beautiful memories, just like today. She asked if he would wait for her. Meanwhile, Wu Yu returned to Qingzhou with his troops, drawing excited shouts of "Prince Chen is back!"

As he rode through the city, he passed a teahouse where a storyteller recounted tales of General Fu Chou and Empress Fu. The storyteller elaborated on how Empress Fu, believed to have perished in the Senyan Palace blaze, was actually saved by a handmaiden, though she lost her beauty and sanity. He praised Fu Chou, the Prince Regent, for his filial piety in seeking renowned physicians for his mother.

However, the audience quickly grew restless, preferring stories about the southern border. The storyteller then shifted focus to Wu You, once the rightful heir, who had given up his claim for a woman, now residing in the southern border under his old title, burdened with the infamy of being a traitor. Yet, the common people quickly interjected, acknowledging that since Prince Li, Wu You, arrived and implemented the People-Based Transformation, they were no longer exploited.

They expressed concerns about Northern Lin eyeing them like prey despite their recent civil strife, fearing war. Wu Yu, having heard enough, tossed a silver ingot to the storyteller and swiftly rode off. At the manor, Wu You's uncle was handling state affairs. They discussed a formal letter from Chen, whose envoy requested an emperor-to-emperor meeting and an alliance with Prince Li, a request the uncle deemed highly inappropriate.

Sir Cai argued that public opinion was rife with rumors, spread by ill-intentioned individuals, claiming Prince Li's delay in ascending the throne stemmed from a guilty conscience as a traitor. Sir Cai asserted that Wu You was the true bloodline of the late emperor and that a quick ascension would win the hearts of the people. As the ministers debated, Wu Yu burst in, interrupting the discussion.

He sternly rebuked Sir Cai, accusing him and the others of seeking awards as founding fathers of a new country, heedless of his uncle's and brother's national enmity. Wu Yu declared that Wu You would never betray the country like Fu Chou, acting disloyally or unjustly. He vowed that as long as Northern Lin remained in turmoil, Wu You would not claim the title of emperor.

He then challenged any minister who dared advise Wu You to forsake revenge and ascend the throne to join him on the front lines, to "bathe in blood while bodies pile high." Wu Yu then conveyed Wu You's directive: if the Chen envoy insisted on an emperor-to-emperor meeting, they were to be told His Highness was not in Qingzhou. Instead, Sir Cao would travel to Chen to discuss opening borders for trade, deferring the alliance to a later time.

Wu Yu then demanded the immediate release of special funds to reward the soldiers of the Luo Army. Sir Cao hesitated, citing an empty treasury. Wu Yu revealed he had already checked the military accounts, which had been separated since the transformation's implementation, implying that any shortage would be due to corruption, and warned Sir Cai that if any of the Luo Army's funds were missing, the Cai family's property would be used as military expenditure.

Sir Sun then stepped forward, offering to donate a hundred taels of gold to reward the soldiers, expressing his understanding. Wu Yu acknowledged Sir Sun, noting that despite the Sun family losing much land due to the transformation, they had consistently supported it. Sir Cao, cornered, promised to ensure the rewards reached the soldiers before the Luo Army's return. Wu You invited Rong Le to General Luo Zhi's celebratory feast, scheduled for two days later.

Rong Le expressed concern about her appearance and awkward position, fearing it would draw censure from officials and cause trouble for Wu You's ongoing transformation. Wu You dismissed her worries, stating he cared nothing for others' criticism. He reminded her that she had faced armies with him and should not hide behind him.

He understood her reluctance to accept the title of his wife due to past events, but implored her to stand by his side with her head held high. Rong Le, touched, agreed to attend, acknowledging that half the credit for the transformation's success belonged to her, and they should share the honor. Wu You then sought her help on another matter, confirming her shrewd guess that it concerned Luo Zhi.

He admitted Luo Zhi, though skilled, was arrogant, and with the scholars weakened by the transformation, Luo Zhi and his soldiers from humble backgrounds had grown in power, making him potentially uncontrollable. Wu You revealed he had deliberately placed Wu Yu in Luo Zhi's troop, noting that while crude, Luo Zhi was a rare and talented general who wouldn't be swayed by power, money, or women, and would only serve loyally if he truly accepted them.

Rong Le confidently declared she had a plan to make Luo Zhi submit. Just as they were discussing this, Wu Yu burst into the room, complaining that they had gone out to play and left no one to welcome him upon his return. Wu You and Rong Le smiled. During dinner, Wu Yu complained that the food was worse than in the military camp, expressing his disappointment after returning to the manor.

Wu You explained that Rong Le had ordered all unnecessary expenditures cut for the sake of the soldiers fighting at the border, and that Rong Le herself had cooked the meal, a practice they had maintained for a year. Wu Yu claimed he knew Rong Le had cooked it just by looking at it, but hinted that Wu You didn't seem to enjoy it much.

Wu You then remarked on Wu Yu's improved fighting skills after a year in the army, suggesting a friendly match. Wu Yu joked that Wu You should compete with Rong Le first, as she had also been training diligently, and he feared Wu You would kill him if he accidentally hurt her. Ling Yue then brought in a tonic specially prepared for Rong Le by Ke'er.

Wu Yu, wanting to taste Ke'er's cooking, reached for it, causing a book titled "Medical Prescription" to fall from his sleeve. Rong Le picked it up, asking if he intended to give it to Ke'er, but Wu Yu quickly changed the subject, urging them to eat. Later, Wu Yu discovered Ke'er and Wu You's uncle discussing a "Blood Raven Root." Ke'er explained that this root grew in treacherous and peculiar places, obtainable only by someone with the uncle's exceptional skills.

She emphasized its critical importance to Princess Rong Le's life. Wu Yu was bewildered, noting that Rong Le seemed healthy and cured, appearing quite well just moments ago. Ke'er clarified that Rong Le appeared normal likely because she had taken some form of a cure at some point in the past year. However, despite her stable pulse, there were hidden issues, suggesting the poison had not been completely neutralized.

She added that the Blood Raven Root could not only inhibit the poison but also had the miraculous effect of blackening hair. Wu Yu suggested they inform Wu You immediately, but Ke'er advised against it, proposing they wait until the root was found to avoid disappointment. Wu You's uncle agreed, acknowledging Wu Yu's newfound maturity. Early the next morning, Wu Yu, Ke'er, and the uncle set off for Youji Mountain to search for the Blood Raven Root.

Wu Yu admitted he had to tell Wu You many lies to join them, as he was bored in the manor and didn't want to return empty-handed. At the Sun Manor, Miss Sun, Ya Li, played her zither. Her maid commented that her current melodies were far more pleasant than her previous depressing tunes, though the maid admitted she didn't truly understand the music's underlying meaning, to which Ya Li replied that ignorance was bliss.

Ling Yue then arrived with new tea, a gift from Princess Rong Le. Ya Li expressed gratitude for Rong Le's consistent thoughtfulness throughout the year. Ling Yue also shared that Prince Li, Wu You, frequently spoke of Ya Li, reminiscing about past events in Qingzhou. Ya Li was surprised by this, though she commented that the past was irrelevant now and asked Ling Yue to convey her thanks.

Ling Yue then observed the "sweet after sweat" bond between Wu You and Rong Le, remarking on their enviable relationship, and invited Ya Li to Prince Li's Manor to express her thanks in person. Ya Li initially declined, stating she hadn't left the manor in a year and preferred not to meet others.

Ling Yue gently urged her, assuring her that people had forgotten the past and would no longer cast strange glances, adding that isolating herself with her zither would prevent her from finding someone who truly understood her. Eventually, Ya Li did visit Prince Li's Manor. Rong Le was pleasantly surprised to see her. Ya Li presented Rong Le with calming incense she had made as a small gift for Wu You, who had been too busy to sleep well.

Rong Le then invited Ya Li to continue a chess game she had started with Wu You. As they played, Ya Li remarked on Wu You being both Rong Le's lover and best friend, expressing her envy, as she felt all alone.

Rong Le praised Ya Li's strategic move, noting how she sacrificed many pieces but found an unexpected way out, seeing it as a balance between loss and gain, suggesting that letting go of the past could lead to a brighter future. Ya Li sighed, acknowledging that while she found a path, she had lost too many pieces, and with the white pieces declining, the outcome was irreversible; she would still lose.

When asked if she still played the zither, Ya Li said no, feeling she could not play as well as Rong Le anyway. Shortly after, Ya Li abruptly excused herself, claiming she had promised her father something. Back at the Sun Manor, Ya Li's father, Sir Sun, confronted her, displeased that she had only played chess with Rong Le and hadn't seized the opportunity to get closer to Wu You.

He insisted she needed to let His Highness know she still existed. Ya Li maintained that Wu You and Rong Le were a devoted couple and there was no chance for her. Despite her reluctance to attend crowded events, Sir Sun firmly instructed her to bring her zither and attend General Luo Zhi's upcoming celebratory feast.

He emphasized that Wu You, who disliked feasts, was only holding this one for Luo Zhi, highlighting how their standing had changed and how Luo Zhi and his common-born soldiers were now more favored. Sir Sun stressed that he had already put aside his dignity, and Ya Li had no choice but to comply. At General Luo Zhi's celebratory feast, guests profusely congratulated him on his victory. However, Prince Li, Wu You, was noticeably absent.

Growing bored, Luo Zhi noticed Ya Li, who was attending with her zither. He loudly invited her to play a song to alleviate his boredom. Sir Sun interjected, explaining that Ya Li was his daughter and was there to play for Lady Rong Le. Luo Zhi, however, insisted, remarking that since His Highness was late anyway, it was boring to sit and drink alone. Sir Sun reluctantly instructed Ya Li to play for General Luo.

As Ya Li began to play, Luo Zhi continued to drink and wait. Sir Cao speculated that His Highness's lateness was due to "someone," implying his wife. Other officials added that she was currently the "future consort" as she hadn't yet officially married His Highness, but Prince Li doted on her immensely, often traveling with her, which adversely affected his work. They even mentioned that he frequently discussed state affairs with her before making decisions.

Luo Zhi, scoffing, questioned what a woman could know, accusing her of being a "bewitching woman." Just then, Xiao Sha arrived to announce that Prince Li could not attend the feast because Lady Rong Le was unwell, instructing them to proceed with celebrating General Luo's victory. Sir Sun, surprised, questioned Xiao Sha, noting that Rong Le had been fine the day before, wondering if she simply didn't wish to meet General Luo.

Another official added that the "mistress" in Prince Li's Manor was known to be talented, gentle, and virtuous, and likely wouldn't be seen with an "unrefined" person like Luo Zhi. Infuriated, Luo Zhi loudly complained that he had shed blood and received wounds to secure the country, and the Luo Army had rendered great services, earning even His Highness's respect. He raged that His Highness's absence from a feast celebrating his victory because of a "bewitching woman" was absurd.

At that moment, Ling Yue, Rong Le's bodyguard captain, appeared, demanding, "Who are you calling a bewitching woman?" Luo Zhi, taken aback by her defiance, asked who she was and how she dared speak back to a superior. Ling Yue retorted that she was Lady Rong Le's bodyguard captain, belonging to her alone, and therefore, Luo Zhi was not her superior.

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