The Princess Wei Young Episode 26 Recap
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Li Changle watched as Li Weiyang and Li Minde spoke by the trap. Li Weiyang stated that it was impossible between her and the Prince of Gaoyang, and she did not wish to tell him that she was the one who saved him, as it would only complicate matters and hinder him. She hoped to tell him one day, but not at that moment.
After Li Weiyang and Li Minde left, Li Changle, having overheard their conversation and dropped her hairpin, climbed down into the pit, intending to make the Prince of Gaoyang believe she had saved him so he would no longer hate her. She soon found him. Meanwhile, the Emperor was anxious and angry over the Prince of Gaoyang's disappearance. Tuoba Han feigned apology, claiming he should not have separated from the Prince of Gaoyang.
He then alleged that the Prince had endangered himself by hunting an arctic fox for the Princess of Anping County, Li Weiyang. The Crown Princess was enraged, asserting that not only the arctic fox, but every one of Li Weiyang's kills had actually been done by the Prince of Gaoyang on her behalf.
She accused Li Weiyang of deceiving the Prince into doing her bidding and demanded justice from the Emperor, vowing that Li Weiyang would not go unpunished if anything happened to her son. The Emperor dismissed her fears, confident his grandson would be fine. The Prince of Gaoyang regained consciousness to find Li Changle beside him. He asked if she had saved him.
Li Changle confirmed she had found him hurt by poisonous snakes after she "accidentally" fell into the pit while searching for him. She then asked him not to reveal that she had rescued him. She explained that the Crown Princess was looking for a wife for him, and if her act became known, both of them would face pressure.
She knew he did not like or wish to marry her, and she did not want to put him in a difficult spot, as she only wished for his happiness. She added that this incident would be her most treasured memory, as she was satisfied just to be with him and care for him. She only hoped he would stop hating and being annoyed with her. Touched by her words, the Prince of Gaoyang thanked her.
Soon, search parties arrived for the Prince of Gaoyang. Li Changle urged him to send her away first so others would not see them together. After the Prince of Gaoyang was safely returned, an Imperial Physician confirmed he was fine. The Crown Princess confronted him, scolding him for risking his life for a woman.
The Prince of Gaoyang defended Li Weiyang, insisting that she was a good person and worth risking his life for, and that no one in the world could replace her in his heart. The Crown Princess urged him to forget Li Weiyang, but he thanked her for her kind intention and reaffirmed his feelings. The Emperor ordered Zong Ai to investigate the trap incident thoroughly.
To prevent any implication, Tuoba Han secretly ordered his subordinate to silence anyone involved, threatening that the subordinate would also disappear if he failed. Chiyun Nan ordered his general to send assassins to eliminate Li Weiyang and retrieve the memorial, taking advantage of the hunting banquet where many guards would be deployed. Meanwhile, outside the banquet hall, Li Weiyang and Jun Tao were discussing how to present the memorial to the Emperor.
Li Weiyang decided to replace a dancer to gain access. Inside, Uncle Ming, who was being held by guards, managed to kill them and escape. As Li Weiyang performed the Wine Ritual Dance, she suddenly knelt before the Emperor, attempting to report Chiyun Nan's embezzlement of iron from Liang. Before she could finish, Chiyun Nan shot an arrow at her and shouted, "Assassin!"
Uncle Ming swiftly appeared, shielding Li Weiyang and allowing her and Jun Tao to flee, but he tragically died in the process. In the chaos, Li Weiyang lost the memorial. Knowing they could not escape far on the run, Li Weiyang decided it was safest to return, as their identity as the masked woman was still unknown. Chiyun Nan soon arrived at Li Weiyang's tent with his men, demanding to enter.
Li Weiyang's maid, Baizhi, tried to stop him, claiming her mistress was resting. Chiyun Nan saw Li Weiyang's injured left shoulder and accused her of being the assassin, pointing out the assassin also had a left shoulder wound. Li Weiyang calmly explained that her wound was from a sword, whereas the assassin's was from an arrow, and a physician could easily tell the difference. An Imperial Physician was called and confirmed Li Weiyang's wound was indeed from a sharp sword.
Chiyun Nan was forced to leave, though he remained suspicious. Li Weiyang knew this only bought them temporary peace, and Chiyun Nan would not give up. It was revealed that Li Weiyang had intentionally inflicted a sword wound upon herself to match a fabricated story, deceiving Chiyun Nan. Li Weiyang apologized to Jun Tao, acknowledging that she had caused her father's death. Separately, Tuoba Yu found the lost memorial, realizing it provided leverage against Chiyun Nan.
He also discovered a Northern Liang royal family secret bodyguard tattoo on Uncle Ming's body, raising his suspicions about Li Weiyang's true identity. Tuoba Yu subsequently presented a different corpse to the Emperor, claiming it was the assassin from the banquet. He brought the dancer Li Weiyang had impersonated, who identified the costume and accessories on the body.
Tuoba Yu then revealed that the corpse had a left shoulder wound in the same location as the real assassin, and also presented a satin handkerchief with Chiyun Nan's family imprint, which the real assassin had tried to give to the Emperor. He convinced the Emperor that the assassin had been dealt with and urged a swift return to the palace, stating that everyone was exhausted from the hunt and the recent disaster.
The Emperor agreed, tasking Tuoba Yu with handling the aftermath. Later, the Prince of Gaoyang came to check on Li Weiyang, expressing his relief that she was recovering. He also mentioned that he had buried the assassin from the previous night, hinting at his knowledge of the situation. Li Changle visited Chiyun Nan, frustrated that Li Weiyang continued to escape death because of the Prince of Gaoyang's constant protection.
She advised Chiyun Nan that the Prince of Gaoyang would escort the Emperor back to the palace, leaving Li Weiyang vulnerable, and this would be the best time for him to take action. Meanwhile, the Ninth Princess, who had been disguised as a man, revealed her true female identity to Li Minde. Li Minde was visibly shocked and profusely apologized for his past rude behavior and for tearing her clothes, having believed her to be a man.
The princess playfully chided him for still talking about it. Li Weiyang later discussed the Ninth Princess with Li Minde, defending the princess's playful nature and advising Li Minde to focus on his duties as an imperial guard. Li Minde reassured Li Weiyang that she was his only family, and he would not leave her side, having secured permission to escort the officials' families back to the capital.
