Princess Silver Episode 47 Recap
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After escaping prison, Sir Sun presented what he claimed was secret information about the southern border's defenses to Fu Chou, hoping to gain his trust. However, Fu Chou questioned Sir Sun's loyalty, reminding him that their past association was merely for mutual benefit. He pointed out that Sir Sun had been willing to betray his own daughter and even his long-time student, Zongzheng Wuyou, so how could Fu Chou possibly trust Sir Sun's sincerity?
He further dismissed the supposed secret information, stating that if Zongzheng Wuyou had shared it, it couldn't be truly secret, and ironically added that Sir Sun's daughter would be safer with Zongzheng Wuyou than with him. Fu Chou ordered his guards to take Sir Sun away. A desperate Sir Sun protested, asking if Fu Chou had lost trust in him because of the failure of the "Silver-Haired Demon" mission.
This angered Fu Chou, who seized Sir Sun by the collar and furiously demanded to know his true intentions. He accused Sir Sun of using his name to put Rong Le in dire straits and withholding crucial information that nearly cost Fu Chou his life in Qingzhou. Infuriated, Fu Chou commanded his soldiers to execute Sir Sun, who continued to shout that Fu Chou had promised to spare his entire family if he carried out the "Silver-Haired Demon" plan.
Fu Chou, upon hearing this, seemed to realize something significant. Later, Fu Chou visited Zongzheng Yunhe. He felt no joy in seeing his once formidable enemy reduced to such a frail and useless man. He mused that he had always viewed Zongzheng Yunhe as his greatest adversary since childhood, never imagining seeing him in such a state.
Fu Chou contemplated how Zongzheng Yunhe might curse him for usurping the throne and harming his father and brother, or perhaps curse his mother, Fu Yuan, for her sinister deeds, including the murder of Zongzheng Yunhe’s beloved. Yet, Fu Chou rationalized that if others had endured what his mother had, they might have become even more cruel, as her actions were ultimately to save him.
He affirmed that the sins committed by his mother could only be borne by him, her son. Fu Chou admitted that he now understood the pain of losing a loved one, but maintained that Zongzheng Yunhe should not have destroyed Fu Yuan's happiness for his own love. He believed that if Zongzheng Yunhe had shown more conscience as a father and husband, the current tragedy might have been averted.
Fu Chou also confessed his growing concern that Fu Yuan's temperament had drastically changed, making her overly resentful, and he suspected she was acting behind his back. During their interaction, Zongzheng Yunhe struggled to mouth a word, repeatedly gesturing "West." Fu Chou was perplexed, wondering what Zongzheng Yunhe was trying to convey. At that moment, Fu Yuan entered.
She affectionately addressed Fu Chou, urging him not to waste his time in such a place where Zongzheng Yunhe would merely be an eyesore, and advised him to focus on recuperating from his injuries. Fu Chou then directly questioned Fu Yuan about any contact she might have had with Sir Sun in Qingzhou. She dismissed the idea, stating she was merely a woman confined to the palace and advised him not to let his imagination run wild.
She then pressed him to recover quickly and lead his troops south to eliminate Zongzheng Wuyou. Fu Chou patiently explained that with the current heavy snowstorms blocking roads and insufficient food supplies, it would be best to return to Zhongshan to regroup and recuperate before launching any attacks. When Fu Yuan persisted, Fu Chou firmly stated that military and political affairs were national matters which he could not discuss with her, and promptly took his leave.
Meanwhile, Yali and her maidservant, Chun Ni, were being held in detention. Ling Yue found an opportunity to visit Yali, explaining that Xiao Sha was merely following orders and asking Yali not to blame him. Yali appeared resigned, stating she was in no position to blame anyone. Ling Yue tried to reassure her, saying she was only temporarily grounded until Sir Sun was recaptured. Yali, however, expressed a wish that her father would never return.
Ling Yue also brought Yali some food and clothes, to which Yali expressed gratitude but also concern that Rong Le might scold Ling Yue if she found out. Ling Yue confidently dismissed the worry, saying Rong Le was deeply engrossed in a sweet relationship with Zongzheng Wuyou and had no time to spare for them. Yali, hearing this, appeared nonchalant but her heart grew more resentful towards Rong Le.
Just then, Xiao Sha arrived and sharply reprimanded Ling Yue for visiting Yali. He sternly reminded Ling Yue that Yali was an enemy who had plotted against Zongzheng Wuyou and attempted to ruin his relationship with the Princess, warning Ling Yue that helping her would make her an indirect accomplice if Yali ever tried to harm Rong Le again.
Ling Yue, while trying to defend Yali's past character, ultimately agreed to Xiao Sha's admonition and promised not to visit Yali again, nor to inform Rong Le of her visit. At Man Yin Chamber, Rong Le observed her restored black hair in the mirror after consuming the Blood Raven Root.
She reflected that while she had wished for her hair to return to its original color, the reality felt bittersweet, as if awakening from a dream where many past pains could never be undone. Xiao Sha informed Rong Le that Zongzheng Wuyou had departed Qingzhou overnight for the border, reportedly to engage Northern Lin in a decisive battle, to Rong Le's surprise that he left without notifying her. Rong Le admitted that she didn't know how to face him either.
Xiao Sha then relayed the news that Sir Sun had been murdered by people from Northern Lin. A surprised Rong Le instructed Xiao Sha and Ling Yue not to tell Yali, to prevent her from overthinking. Ling Yue then mentioned that Chun Ni, Yali's maidservant, had requested to see Rong Le, which immediately led Rong Le to suspect something had happened to Yali and she asked for Chun Ni to be brought in.
Chun Ni tearfully pleaded with Rong Le to take her in as a servant. Rong Le, remembering Chun Ni's steadfast loyalty to Yali during the confiscation of the Sun Manor, asked why she now wished to leave. Chun Ni reluctantly showed her arms, which were covered in scars, revealing that Yali had been hitting her without reason ever since she was grounded, having changed into a different person.
Chun Ni suggested that her presence might be a constant reminder of Yali's past humiliation, and that her departure might help Yali recover. Xiao Sha suggested letting Chun Ni leave the manor to choose her own life, but Chun Ni refused, explaining that she had been abandoned as a child and had no one to rely on. She expressed a desire to serve Rong Le wholeheartedly to atone for Yali's wrongdoings.
Rong Le, moved by Chun Ni's plight, agreed to take her in and instructed Xiao Sha to have Ke'er treat Chun Ni’s wounds, then send Ke'er to check on Yali. Rong Le then gently reproached Ling Yue for not informing her about Yali's deteriorating condition, especially given their past closeness.
Ling Yue confessed that she had secretly visited Yali a few times and noticed something amiss, but Xiao Sha had later forbidden her from visiting and she had kept silent out of fear Yali might harm Rong Le. Rong Le decided they should visit Yali together. They found Yali sitting alone, appearing pale, with labored breathing and a delirious gaze.
Ke'er examined her and concluded that Yali was suffering from a mental illness, likely hysteria, though still in its early stages. Yali herself was paranoid, rejecting medication, fearing it was poisoned, and delusionally accusing Rong Le of being a "demon" with silver hair, despite Rong Le's hair now being black. Yali's agitated state continued, addressing Ling Yue but then warning her to stay away from the "demon."
Realizing Rong Le's presence was further agitating Yali, Ke'er advised them to leave, promising to administer medication that would help. Prince Fan Yang came to see Rong Le, expressing his concern over Zongzheng Wuyou's urgent requests for reinforcements at the border while Rong Le had been absent from morning court, citing illness, and had not dispatched any troops. Rong Le explained her strategic reservations, questioning if it was truly the best time to wage war with Northern Lin.
She acknowledged Zongzheng Wuyou's deeply felt hatred and the emotional impetus for war, which she understood and even shared. However, she reasoned that a hasty march in the severe winter, combined with insufficient food supplies and a drastically reduced cavalry due to the plague following the Zhuo earthquake (less than a third remaining), would be too risky.
She argued that even a slim victory would not allow them to penetrate Zhongshan but would instead result in a costly stalemate at the border, wasting national and military resources. She also expressed her deep regret that Zongzheng Wuyou had lost his parents and nearly his country because of her, stating she could not allow him or their people to be further harmed. Prince Fan Yang understood her dilemma, acknowledging the heavy burden of such a national decision.
He offered to help manage the officials in court but warned that if Rong Le continued to delay sending aid, there might be significant uproar, especially since the officials' loyalty to her was largely due to Zongzheng Wuyou's sacrifices for her. Rong Le reassured him that she had already prepared a letter for Zongzheng Wuyou, trusting him to make the most appropriate decision.
She then entrusted Xiao Sha with the crucial letter, instructing him to deliver it personally to Zongzheng Wuyou and tell him she awaited his decision. Xiao Sha shared a tender farewell with Ling Yue, promising to marry her upon his return and seek their freedom from the manor. That night, Rong Le was plagued by nightmares about Zongzheng Wuyou.
Chun Ni, noticing Rong Le's restless sleep since Zongzheng Wuyou's departure, offered to keep watch for her, wanting to repay Rong Le's kindness. Rong Le, considering Ling Yue's hard work, gratefully accepted Chun Ni's offer. At the Lin Entrance, Chang Jian delivered urgent messages from the front line, requesting reinforcements. However, Fu Chou remained resolute, ordering his troops to hold their defense inside the stronghold for five days, regardless of Zongzheng Wuyou's provocations.
He was confident that with their ample arrows, sand, and boulders, Zongzheng Wuyou's forces would fail if they attacked, eventually forcing them to retreat. Fu Yuan arrived, questioning Fu Chou's delay, arguing that Zongzheng Wuyou was vulnerable and should be attacked immediately. Fu Chou, however, insisted on his strategic independence, stating he was merely waiting for the opportune moment.
He revealed his plan was to let Zongzheng Wuyou exhaust his forces in a rash, emotionally driven attack before launching a decisive counter-offensive. Despite Fu Yuan's growing anger and accusations of indecisiveness, Fu Chou remained firm, asserting that this was the optimal strategy to defeat Zongzheng Wuyou.
Meanwhile, at Zongzheng Wuyou's camp, General Luo Zhi reported that Tong Pass was a difficult stronghold to breach, estimating at least half a month to take it down, and their current food supplies would only last five days due to the snow. Zongzheng Wuyou explained that his current advance was not purely emotional.
He believed Fu Chou's return to Zhongshan due to injury, combined with their own intelligence indicating the enemy's similar supply issues and a feigned increase in numbers at Tong Pass, presented a narrow window of opportunity for a swift, five-day victory before Fu Chou recovered. General Luo Zhi still urged caution, suggesting they wait for reinforcements from Qingzhou. Just then, Xiao Sha arrived and delivered Rong Le's letter.
After reading it, Zongzheng Wuyou's expression darkened, and he dismissed everyone except Agent Wu (Wuxiangzi) for a private discussion. Agent Wu surmised that Rong Le also opposed immediate war. Zongzheng Wuyou admitted his heart was in turmoil, torn between regret and hatred, acknowledging how he had previously convinced his brother against revenge but now felt differently after his mother's remains were destroyed.
Agent Wu offered counsel from his own past, recalling his restrained actions despite his family's extermination, emphasizing that a leader must prioritize the hundreds of thousands of people under their care. He highlighted Rong Le's understanding of Zongzheng Wuyou's pain yet her plea to avoid a war that would cause further suffering for their people, suggesting she wished him to choose a different, more challenging path.