Royal Nirvana Episode 34 Recap
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Zhao Guifei felt utterly desolate, lamenting that her husband no longer paid her attention, her son Xiao Dingtang was far away from the capital, and her father, Zhao Yong, had been stripped of his title and sent back to his hometown. She expressed her sorrow, stating that both her husband and her eldest son were absent, and even An Pingbo (Zhao Yong) was gone.
She lamented that her father's fate ultimately depended on the Crown Prince's mercy, which she deeply resented. Seeing his mother's profound sadness, Xiao Kaibai was also dejected. He suggested that with her birthday approaching, she could invite the Crown Princess to their palace for a cordial chat, hoping to mend the strained relationship with the Eastern Palace. Zhao Guifei had nearly forgotten her own birthday.
She was touched by the gift Xiao Kaibai had prepared for her, but her thoughts still lingered on Xiao Dingtang. Meanwhile, the Emperor was scrutinizing the records of Zhao Yong's confiscated property. He noticed a significant discrepancy in the funds and grew suspicious.
An official explained that Zhao Yong's assets had already been partially donated, and the Crown Prince had then ordered a portion to be allocated to comfort and compensate the families of deceased soldiers, showcasing the court's benevolence and solidarity. The official added that his Ministry of Household had already informed the Ministry of War and offered to consult the Crown Prince for any modifications if the Emperor wished to use the funds.
The Emperor, however, dismissed the idea, telling the official to forget it. Later, Imperial Concubine Song complained to the Emperor about not receiving funds for new jewelry, suggesting that her needs were less important than the Crown Prince's "important matters." The Emperor impatiently told her to wait. Xiao Dingquan had caught a cold. Wenxi, disguised as Maid Gu, was sent by the Crown Princess to inquire about his well-being.
Xiao Dingquan mentioned his own inability to visit the Crown Princess and asked for her understanding. Wenxi then relayed the message that the palace had sent word that Zhao Guifei's birthday banquet was scheduled for the next day, and the Crown Princess sought his guidance on whether to attend. Xiao Dingquan then handed Wenxi a new prescription from Doctor Wu for the Crown Princess, emphasizing that she must take the medicine strictly on time and avoid anything cold or blood-activating.
He instructed Wenxi to tell the Crown Princess not to attend the Denghua Palace banquet, as a meeting with Princess Qi at this time would be awkward for both parties. He assured Wenxi that he would have Maid Chen prepare a gift to send instead. Finally, he asked Wenxi to inform the Crown Princess that he would find a way to temporarily not pursue Minister Zhang's fault in front of the Emperor.
Wenxi listened with a mixture of shock and suppressed anger. Later, the Emperor was deeply disturbed by the news of Lu Ying's death. His suspicions intensified when he learned that once defiant officials like Huang Ci were now obedient to the Crown Prince. He wondered if the Crown Prince and others were concealing something from him.
He recalled that during the Crown Prince's regency, there was a booklet containing a list of bribery amounts that the Crown Prince had kept and not included in the official files. Feeling that he had "overtrusted" the Crown Prince, the Emperor ordered Xiao Dingquan to visit him the next day. Elsewhere, the Crown Princess was cheerfully applying nail dye to Wenxi's fingers.
She explained that the dye contained alum, making it unsuitable for pregnant women, but that Wenxi could use it. The Crown Princess talked excitedly about her baby, due in winter, imagining it would be "the luckiest child in the world." Wenxi, however, was gripped by profound inner turmoil, caught between the Crown Princess's genuine kindness and the burning hatred for Zhang Luzheng, who had caused her family's devastation.
The next day, Wenxi approached Xiao Dingquan, asking if he could spare some time to visit the Crown Princess that evening. She clarified that it wasn't the Princess's request but that she believed the Princess had something important to tell him. Xiao Dingquan agreed.
Wenxi also informed him that despite his earlier advice, the Crown Princess had decided to attend Zhao Guifei's birthday banquet anyway, and Xiao Dingquan did not stop her, only instructing Wenxi to accompany her and ensure no trouble arose if Princess Qi was present. That evening, as Wenxi was preparing medicine for the Crown Princess, Lady Jiang quietly entered. Addressing Wenxi as Maid Gu, Lady Jiang sternly advised her to leave the palace, stating that her transfer documents were ready.
Lady Jiang questioned Wenxi's motives for staying, asking if she intended to retaliate against the Crown Prince or the Crown Princess, and warned her that this was no longer a place for her, nor was it the right time for her to remain. Wenxi, however, calmly stated she was not afraid. Lady Jiang then called her "Miss Lu" and reiterated that she would send the transfer documents the next day, urging Wenxi to prepare herself.
Suddenly, the Crown Princess emerged, having overheard the entire conversation. With tears streaming down her face, she confronted Wenxi, referring to her as "Miss Lu" and recognizing the mourning rope tied around her wrist. The Crown Princess painfully realized that Wenxi was the Crown Prince's original fiancée, and she had inadvertently taken Wenxi's rightful place. Overwhelmed by grief, she confessed that her own father, Minister Zhang, had harmed Wenxi's family.
The Crown Princess fell to her knees, weeping inconsolably, and begged for Wenxi's forgiveness, on her own behalf and on behalf of Minister Zhang. She pleaded with Wenxi not to leave, promising to speak with the Crown Prince to find a solution. Wenxi was distraught, lamenting that no one could fix their tragic situation. Later that night, Xiao Dingquan formally greeted the Emperor, expressing his respect for not having seen him in days and inquiring about his health.
The Emperor, however, cut him short, asking directly about the investigation into Zhao Yong's confiscated assets. Xiao Dingquan confirmed that he had indeed found a "booklet with bribery list." When the Emperor demanded to see it, Xiao Dingquan confessed that he had already burned it. The Emperor erupted in fury, accusing Xiao Dingquan of excessive audacity, of using such evidence to "win over people's hearts," "control his subordinates," and questioned who he was trying to "buy" or "protect."
Xiao Dingquan vehemently denied these accusations, stating his purpose in coming was to implore the Emperor to order a thorough and impartial investigation into Lu Ying's case by the three judicial offices. The Emperor, however, rebuked him for "abusing power and deceiving the monarch" and then attempting to "make excuses."
As the Emperor seemed about to utter a damning word, Xiao Dingquan desperately begged him not to, revealing that his actions stemmed from his deep fear of hearing that very word. Meanwhile, at Zhao Guifei's birthday banquet, the Crown Princess was cheerfully holding and amusing the Sixth Prince, Liulang. When Zhao Guifei inquired about Princess Qi, a servant mentioned she had already left. The Crown Princess suggested that Princess Qi might have felt unwell, which led to her early departure.
Wenxi (Maid Gu) arrived with the anti-miscarriage medicine. Zhao Guifei offered the Crown Princess some fresh milk, mentioning it was a rare delicacy in the palace. Wenxi, however, immediately intervened, reminding everyone that Doctor Wu had strictly forbidden the Crown Princess from consuming anything cold. The Crown Princess then took her medicine.
