Princess Silver Episode 53 Recap, Plot

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Upon his return to Zhongshan, Fu Chou immediately instructed Chang Jian to spare no effort in locating Fu Yuan. Chang Jian, in a troubled tone, reported that Lingxiao Palace was deserted, and the Empress Dowager had been missing for three days according to the guards. He suspected Lin Shen's involvement, as a witness had seen him enter Lingxiao Palace.

An infuriated Fu Chou declared that Fu Yuan had long been colluding with Lin Shen, a fact he had only now uncovered. He lamented that Fu Yuan was never truly his mother, perhaps never even seeing him as her son. In Qingzhou, Zhao Yun surveyed the familiar yet strange surroundings with mixed emotions. Wuyu approached her warmly.

Their brief exchange was interrupted by Ke'er, who excitedly appeared with a plum blossom, asking Wuyu to join her in picking more from the hill. Upon seeing Zhao Yun, she innocently asked if she was a guest and invited her along. Before Zhao Yun could respond, Wuyu quickly clarified that Zhao Yun was not a guest, gently detached Ke'er's hand, and told her to go pick flowers by herself.

Upset by his dismissal, Ke'er threw down the flower and ran off. Wuyu, hesitant to pursue her, reassured Zhao Yun not to misunderstand, emphasizing that she was family, not merely a guest. Zhao Yun smiled, picked up the discarded plum blossom, and advised Wuyu to follow Ke'er, explaining that when someone is truly in love, being ignored can be deeply hurtful.

She recalled a time when Qianyi, during a distant journey, had sent her plum blossoms, the significance of which she only later understood as a token of love and yearning. Ke'er’s gift of the flower, Zhao Yun noted, was a clear expression of her feelings, urging Wuyu not to squander this chance as he had once before. Ke'er, fuming, retreated to the pharmacy. Her brother, Captain Xiao, noticing her mood, inquired what had upset her.

Ke'er deflected, asking instead if he felt better about Ling Yue and hoping he would soon find peace. Captain Xiao, pleased by her maturity, pressed her again. Ke'er finally admitted Wuyu had refused to pick plum blossoms with her and had dismissed her. Upon hearing this, Captain Xiao immediately declared he would teach Wuyu a lesson to avenge her, but Ke'er held him back.

Captain Xiao then directly asked if she was in love with Wuyu and told her not to be jealous, as the lady Wuyu was with was Princess Zhao Yun. Ke'er, recalling Rong Le’s mention of Zhao Yun, expressed regret at not having properly greeted such an extraordinary woman earlier. Chang Jian arrived bearing a peace treaty personally signed by the Prince Regent, Fu Chou. As a gesture of sincerity, Fu Chou had already withdrawn his troops from the border.

When Chang Jian insisted on delivering the treaty directly to Wuyou, Wuyu questioned his current rank. Chang Jian replied he was now the captain of the Royal Guards. Wuyu scoffed, challenging how a mere captain could demand an audience with Wuyou, stating that his own presence was already a courtesy. Chang Jian explained that Fu Chou was exhausted and engrossed in national affairs since returning from Chen, making it difficult for him to come in person.

Wuyu remained unyielding, but Wuyou suddenly appeared, silencing his brother. Wuyou personally accepted the treaty, promising that his own border troops would also withdraw immediately. He asked Chang Jian to convey a message to Fu Chou: once Wuyou had settled his affairs, he, Wuyu, and Rong Le would return to Zhongshan to visit their father.

Wuyu was reluctant to forgive Fu Chou so easily, so Wuyou shifted his focus, instructing him to concentrate on preparations for his upcoming wedding with Rong Le. Wuyou then publicly announced that the north and south had brokered peace, ending all border conflicts, and that he would soon marry Rong Le. Observing the joyous celebration among the common people, Zhao Yun felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

She left a letter for Wuyou and Rong Le, expressing gratitude for their kindness and shelter, stating that they had taught her courage to forge her own path. She then quietly departed with a maid, hoping to provide her child with a peaceful and independent life far away. Rong Le was a mix of happiness and worry after reading Zhao Yun's letter.

Wuyou comforted her, affirming Zhao Yun’s strength and assuring her that she would care for herself and the child well, urging Rong Le to focus on her own well-being and the baby she carried. Wuyou vowed to Rong Le that he would dedicate himself to creating a world of peace for their children, ensuring they would not suffer the chaos endured by children in places like the School of Wisdom.

Rong Le, expressing her faith in him, wished only for their children to be born safely, grow up happily, find love, and witness the peace of the land. Xiang Ying, observing the cessation of hostilities between north and south, mused that they would no longer have to live in hiding. Hen Xiang reflected on her past resentment towards her father, whose pursuit of an elusive ambition had led to their family's ruin and her harsh life in the Creed.

Now, she felt his dream might indeed come to fruition. Xiang Ying credited this to Prince Li and Consort Rong Le's "People's Reformation" policies, also noting the fortunate recovery of "The Book of Mountains and Rivers" after Rong Le returned from Chen. Recalling her confrontation with Rong Le in the Qin family's secret chamber, Hen Xiang quickly asked Xiang Ying if he still frequently visited Prince Li's manor.

Xiang Ying, with a somber expression, admitted he was too ashamed to face Rong Le, and Hen Xiang let the matter rest. Fu Chou wrote to Wuyou, informing him of their father's disappearance and seeking his assistance. Just then, Chang Jian returned from Qingzhou, reporting the successful handling of the peace treaty with Prince Li. Fu Chou then prepared another letter for Chang Jian to deliver to Qingzhou.

Chang Jian hesitated, and when Fu Chou inquired, he revealed that Prince Li would soon formally marry Princess Rong Le. Hearing this, Fu Chou withdrew the letter he was about to send and burned it, unwilling to cast a shadow over their joyous occasion. He then instructed Chang Jian to return Rong Le’s belongings that were left in the Tranquil Garden to Qingzhou, considering it a final farewell.

Wuyu presented Ke'er with half of the "Lone Frost Tome," claiming an old army veteran had accidentally discovered it. Ke'er was overjoyed to see her master's medical text, treating it as a precious treasure. Seeing her mood improve, Wuyu apologized for his earlier behavior, explaining he hadn't meant to upset her, but felt he couldn't leave Zhao Yun standing alone, especially after all she had been through.

Ke'er blushed upon seeing a plum blossom pressed within the last page of the tome and quickly pushed Wuyu away. Back in her room, Ke'er flipped to the page detailing "Destiny" in the tome, and her expression immediately shifted to one of deep concern. Rong Le had been sleeping for an unusually long time. Upon learning this, Wuyou rushed to her chamber and immediately called for Ke'er.

A maid reported that Ke'er had already visited earlier, stating that the prolonged sleep was a normal symptom of pregnancy. Wuyou gave the maid a subtle look, and she quickly understood, rushing to fetch Ke'er again. Wuyou dismissed the other waiting maids, instructing them to change the food and water, then singled out one to inquire about Rong Le's daily routines. Coincidentally, the maid he chose was Hen Xiang, who had infiltrated the manor in disguise.

Hen Xiang struggled to answer his questions. At this tense moment, Xiang Ying arrived, having heard about Consort Rong Le's pregnancy, to pay his respects. Seeing Xiang Ying, Wuyou seized the opportunity to question him about the Creed. Xiang Ying explained that the Creed took in either orphans or abandoned children, subjecting them to exceptionally brutal training. During their trials, teams were forced to fight each other, with only one survivor from each team.

Xiang Ying himself had survived because Fu Chou had saved him. Wuyou felt a pang of pain, realizing Fu Chou had endured the same harrowing path to survive. Xiang Ying further revealed a Creed rule: anyone who could kill the Young Master, Fu Chou, would be granted freedom to leave. Moreover, to infuse hatred into his very being, Fu Chou had constantly endured the agonizing pain of being pierced by hooks. Wuyou was deeply moved by Fu Chou's past.

Taking advantage of the moment, Xiang Ying then discreetly guided Hen Xiang out of the room. Once outside, Xiang Ying confronted Hen Xiang, demanding to know why she had disguised herself to sneak into Man Yin Chamber. Hen Xiang offered no explanation but produced a wind chime, asking Xiang Ying to give it to Rong Le. Xiang Ying immediately pulled his hand back, questioning if she intended to harm Rong Le again.

Hen Xiang earnestly pleaded, assuring him she would never do anything to hurt Rong Le, but she had crucial questions she needed to ask her in person. Xiang Ying, though reluctant, eventually agreed to deliver the item. Rong Le finally woke after her long sleep. Wuyou had Ke'er check her pulse and ordered a lavish meal for her. However, Ke'er appeared distracted during the pulse check, evading their questions, and quickly departed with an excuse about tonics on the stove.

Both Wuyou and Rong Le felt a sense of unease from Ke'er's behavior. Ke'er returned to the pharmacy, where she saw the entry on "Destiny" in the medical tome, and she broke down crying in Wuyu’s arms. She confessed her confusion about how to resolve the situation, asking Wuyu how a woman should choose between saving her own life and that of her child. Wuyou, who had followed her, overheard this distressing conversation.

Wuyou silently looked at the medical tome's entries. Ke'er explained that Rong Le’s weakness was not an illness but rather a poison, which Rong Le had wanted kept secret from him. It wasn't until Ke'er recently acquired this medical tome that she learned the poison was the "Destined Poison." The only cure, she explained, was to use a golden needle during childbirth to transfer the poison into the infant.

This would completely detoxify Rong Le, but the child would then require lifelong medication to survive and could face death at any moment. Wuyu tried to console Wuyou, noting that at least they now knew a cure, suggesting they let Rong Le make the decision herself. Wuyou, however, firmly instructed them not to reveal this to Rong Le, keeping it a secret among the three of them.

After they left, Wuyou pulled out a pouch containing names he had chosen for their child, agonizing over the impossible choice he now faced. Wuyou returned to Man Yin Chamber to find Rong Le carving, softly speaking to her unborn child. Suppressing his profound grief, he walked over, embraced her, and proposed moving their wedding forward, stating he couldn't wait any longer.

Rong Le, sensing a subtle shift in his demeanor, happily agreed, saying she was content with his choice and that a grand wedding wasn't necessary as she knew of his love. She also mused about Fu Chou having returned her belongings from Zhongshan, believing he might be frustrated and unable to express his feelings.

Rong Le admitted regret for her past accusations against him, now realizing Fu Yuan was the true orchestrator and that had she remained calm and exposed Fu Yuan's scheme earlier, her mother might have been saved. Wuyou reassured her that it was not too late for reconciliation. Rong Le went alone to the pharmacy to find Ke'er, who was staring blankly at a boiling medicine pot, unaware it had dried up.

Rong Le deliberately stated that she knew everything and simply wanted Ke'er to explain. Ke'er, falling for the deception, immediately began to reassure Rong Le that she would find another solution for the child, emphasizing that detoxifying Rong Le herself was the most pressing matter. Rong Le's expression drastically changed; initially believing her own poison had relapsed, she became frantic upon hearing that the child might be in danger. Under Rong Le's repeated questioning, Ke'er reluctantly revealed the truth.

Learning that Wuyou already knew, Rong Le could no longer control herself and broke down into heartbroken sobs. Dispirited, Rong Le returned to Man Yin Chamber. She gently placed Wuyou's hand on her belly, asking him to feel their child, and then declared her choice: she wished for their child to be shielded from all harm and pain, to live a carefree and joyful life. Wuyou immediately realized she knew about the cure.

Rong Le adamantly refused to use their child to detoxify herself. Wuyou could no longer suppress his emotions, bellowing about his own fate, asking if she could truly bear to leave him behind. Rong Le, tears streaming down her face, insisted she simply could not make such a trade.

Wuyou attempted to propose a compromise: they would first have the child, then detoxify Rong Le for the time being, and Ke'er would find other remedies to prolong the child’s life, believing they would have time to find a full cure for him. However, Rong Le, embodying a mother's fierce protection, decisively refused. She had suffered enough from this poison in her own life and would not allow her child to repeat such a tragedy.

She challenged Wuyou, asking how cruel it would be for their child to come into the world only to face an early death in their prime, perhaps after finding love. Wuyou understood her pain but was unwilling to lose Rong Le. After Wuyou angrily departed, Rong Le slowly sank to the floor, contemplating the cruel hand of fate that seemed to deny her any joy.

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