Royal Nirvana Episode 33 Recap
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Du Heng, under Xiao Dingquan's command, galloped to the execution ground but arrived too late; the executioner had already beheaded Lu Ying and his son. At the same time, Wenxi was bidding farewell to the Crown Princess, who was reluctant to see her go. Wenxi taught her to recite poetry, explaining the lines: "Thou come and go without saying. Since you come without saying, why do you still say nothing before you leave? Thou ride circle wind with cloud flag.
Sadly so far, nothing is sadder than live parting. What is sadder than the departure?" As Wenxi spoke the last line, she felt a sharp pain in her heart. She stared blankly into the distance, unaware that her father and brother had met their end. Just then, Zhang Luzheng rushed in to see the Crown Princess, begging for help.
He claimed that he had mistakenly listed Lu Ying and his son, Lu Wenpu, among Li Baizhou's wife's family to be executed. He pleaded for the Crown Princess to intercede for him, knowing the Crown Prince would be furious. Zhang Luzheng justified his actions, explaining that he did it to protect the Crown Prince.
He believed that the original Crown Princess candidate was Lu Ying's daughter, and that if Xiao Dingquan reinstated Lu Ying and took Lu Ying's daughter as a concubine, it would be dangerous for the Crown Prince, as Xiao Dingquan already trusted Lu Ying more than him. The Crown Princess, realizing her father's grave mistake, rebuked him for unjustly killing innocent people for his selfish motives.
Overhearing this devastating news, Wenxi was consumed by immense grief; her veins bulged, and she tightly gripped a chair to steady her trembling body. In her heart, she thought, "Sadly so far, nothing is sadder than live parting." As Zhang Luzheng begged the Crown Princess, Xiao Dingquan stormed in, enraged. He confronted Zhang Luzheng, accusing him of having secretly replaced the execution list with altered names even before it was sent to him, stating the handwriting was not an afterthought.
He declared that Zhang Luzheng had used him to kill Lu Ying under the guise of helping his princess, a shameless act that even Li Baizhou would envy. Xiao Dingquan, reminding Zhang Luzheng that he was still the regent, prepared to have him executed, telling him, "You just need to die for once just like Lu Ying." The Crown Princess tearfully implored Xiao Dingquan to spare her father, offering to take her own life after giving birth to their child.
Xiao Dingquan, still furious, asked if she wanted their child to become like him, with a grandfather and mother branded as sinners. He then left with a grim face, ignoring the weeping Crown Princess and the terrified Zhang Luzheng. In that moment, Wenxi felt her heart die and decided to remain to avenge her father and brother, thinking "I won't go now." Later that night, Zhang Luzheng remained kneeling outside the Prince's residence.
Attendant Wang urged him to go back, telling him the Crown Prince would not see him, as he had refused even the Crown Princess. Attendant Wang criticized Zhang Luzheng, reminding him that he and Lu Ying were peers under the same teacher, questioning why he had been so heartless. Zhang Luzheng mumbled that it would have been better if they had different teachers. Attendant Wang then advised Xiao Dingquan against punishing Zhang Luzheng.
He argued that Lu Ying and Lu Shiyu were both gone, and given the unpredictable political climate, Xiao Dingquan could not afford to lose Zhang Luzheng's influence. Xiao Dingquan felt profound sadness, looking out at the night where the Crown Princess still knelt and Wenxi stood silently nearby. He thought of the woman he once loved, wondering where she was, if she was peaceful and well, and if she knew he could never repay what he owed her.
He did not realize that woman was right beside him. Xiao Dingquan was looking at a landscape painting by Wenxi when she entered his room. He quickly put the painting away. Wenxi calmly stated that she had left something and wished to retrieve it. Xiao Dingquan, not giving it much thought, permitted her. Wenxi slowly picked up the satchel containing his private seal.
Her heart felt dead; she had initially intended to leave it as a memento, but now she had decided not to leave at all. She then informed Xiao Dingquan that the Crown Princess was not feeling well and she wished to attend to her for a few more days. Just then, Xiao Dingquan received news that the Emperor had returned to the capital. He realized he had been delayed due to his melancholy.
The Ministry of Rites had only received the decree the previous night and couldn't inform him because he had closed his doors and refused to see any officials. He quickly prepared to greet his father, instructing his attendant to take good care of the Crown Princess. Arriving late, Xiao Dingquan apologized for his absence. The Emperor, surprisingly jovial, praised Xiao Dingquan for his successful regency, remarking that he had made no mistakes during his first time.
He stated that he would leave the remainder of Li Baizhou's rebellion case to Xiao Dingquan. Xiao Dingquan respectfully requested the Emperor to revoke his regency, citing that the Emperor had returned and he, as "the former star," dared not infringe upon the "imperial seat." However, the Emperor insisted that Xiao Dingquan continue to handle the case, as he was most familiar with it, and added that he himself was still recovering and wished to rest a few more days.
Xiao Dingquan assented. After their meeting, Xiao Dingquan subtly questioned Xu Changping about the Emperor's sudden return. Xu Changping revealed that the Emperor, while in a hot spring bath with Qi Wang the previous night, had felt "bored" and decided to return. Qi Wang had asked if he could also return to the capital, but the Emperor neither agreed nor refused, simply patting Qi Wang's head. Xiao Dingquan's smile vanished as he heard this.
Feeling the gravity of the situation, Xiao Dingquan decreed that Li Baizhou would be executed at noon that day, without seeking the Emperor's permission. Despite an official's advice to ask for the Emperor's consent since he was now back, Xiao Dingquan asserted his authority as regent. Thus, Li Baizhou and Zhao Yong received their due punishment, as people shouted for the execution of the corrupt official.
Upon learning of her father's death, Qi Wang's princess wept hysterically, vowing never to forgive Xiao Dingquan and challenging Xiao Dingquan, asking if he thought the Emperor would spare him. Later, the Emperor summoned Li Baizhou, only to discover he had been beheaded. The Emperor was greatly displeased, stating that while he had temporarily delegated authority to the Crown Prince, since he was back in the palace, the Crown Prince should have consulted him before making such a critical decision. He remarked that "yesterday," when he was in the detached palace, and "today," when he was present in the capital, were not the same.
