The Princess Wei Young Episode 33 Recap
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Li Changru visited Li Changle. Li Changru noted that with Tuoba Jun's recovery, Changle's marriage to him was likely imminent. She provocatively suggested that Changle must find this hard to accept, hinting at Changle's long-standing affection for Tuoba Jun. When Changle feigned ignorance, Li Changru revealed she had overheard Changle's conversation with Tanxiang about drugging Li Weiyang, and more importantly, that the Crown Princess had also discovered Changle's deception.
Changle was shocked to realize the Crown Princess's recent change in attitude towards her was due to this. Changle questioned Li Changru's motives for being so kind, to which Li Changru claimed they shared the "same ailment," implying that Li Weiyang had stolen the hearts of more than just Tuoba Jun. Meanwhile, Li Minde appeared in the palace as an imperial guard, much to Princess Tuoba Di's delight and relief.
She had been worried about his unannounced departure and asked him to promise never to leave without saying goodbye again. Li Minde apologized and promised. Princess Tuoba Di then encountered Jun Tao, teasing her about finally dressing as a woman after pretending to be a man for so long. Jun Tao, amused, thanked the princess for keeping her secret.
Li Weiyang was overjoyed to see Jun Tao back safely and healthy, though she was also surprised to find Jun Tao wearing a dress, which Jun Tao casually dismissed as a new look from a street shop. Tuoba Jun and Li Weiyang discussed the repeated assassination attempts on him. Li Weiyang suspected Tuoba Yu, pointing out the suspicious chain of events that led to Tuoba Yu replacing Tuoba Jun in the army and claiming military credit.
Tuoba Jun, however, was reluctant to believe his own family could be so malicious, finding the idea too terrifying. He preferred to suspect Chiyun Nan, who had significant influence in the army and could easily have informants. Li Weiyang remained concerned about the whereabouts of the memorial, which was crucial evidence. In the Crown Prince's Manor, the Crown Princess continued to express her concern for Tuoba Jun's future.
While she now clearly saw through Li Changle's deceit regarding the hunting ground incident, she still believed Tuoba Jun should marry a noblewoman to secure his position. She insisted Li Weiyang could only be a secondary consort at best. Tuoba Jun reiterated his complete disinterest in the throne, reminding his mother that their lives would have been much happier if his father had not been the Crown Prince but a contented prince.
He envisioned a future where he, his mother, and Li Weiyang could leave Ping City after his royal uncle's victorious return, living a peaceful life free from conspiracies and massacres, with Li Weiyang bearing many grandchildren. The Crown Princess was visibly moved by his vision but stubbornly stated that Li Weiyang's performance would determine her acceptance as a daughter-in-law.
Li Minde later confessed to Li Weiyang his desire to resign from his position as an imperial guard and travel the world, inspired by Tuoba Jun's carefree spirit. Li Weiyang supported his decision but playfully warned him to bring a suitable wife back and threatened to send Tuoba Jun to find him if he didn't return. Later, Princess Tuoba Di confronted Li Minde, questioning why he declined the Emperor's reward.
Li Minde explained his Rouran heritage meant he would eventually return home and didn't want any attachments. When Princess Tuoba Di pressed him about her place in his heart, he was overwhelmed by her feelings. At that moment, Li Weiyang's hairpin accidentally fell from his person. Princess Tuoba Di immediately realized that Li Weiyang was his true concern, the person he couldn't let go of, and she fled in tears, deeply hurt.
The next day, Li Minde intercepted Princess Tuoba Di to clarify his feelings. He admitted he had liked Li Weiyang in the past but had since moved on and was genuinely happy to see her and Tuoba Jun's relationship deepen. Regarding Princess Tuoba Di's affections, he respectfully declined them due to their vast status difference, but pledged to not fail her in a next life if one existed.
Princess Tuoba Di, though heartbroken, accepted his words and promised to be his best friend in this life. Li Weiyang then received an anonymous letter containing the exact content of the critical memorial, but nothing else. She discussed it with Tuoba Jun, who immediately suspected a trap. He warned her about the letter's dubious origin and urged her not to act alone. Meanwhile, Chengde tried to approach Jun Tao, asking why she had been ignoring him.
Jun Tao, flustered, rebuffed him. Li Weiyang, witnessing this, playfully teased Jun Tao about her blossoming feelings for Chengde, making Jun Tao blush. Later, the Crown Princess decided to test Li Weiyang's sincerity. She feigned a fall in the garden and called for help. Li Weiyang rushed to her aid, carrying her back to the palace and offering to massage her leg.
During the massage, Li Weiyang revealed she knew the Crown Princess was pretending, but she complied out of respect for Tuoba Jun and her desire to treat the Crown Princess as her own mother. She expressed her hope for the Crown Princess's acceptance. Li Weiyang's performance evidently satisfied the Crown Princess, and though she remained reserved and stated she needed more time to consider, she had already acknowledged Weiyang's status as a daughter-in-law in her heart.
Li Weiyang then asserted her direct nature, telling the Crown Princess she would have to get used to her style. Elsewhere, Chiyun Nan mocked his cousin, Li Changle, for her failure to become Tuoba Jun's consort. Li Changle felt isolated and helpless, confiding in her ailing mother. Just then, a servant delivered a letter from Li Changru. In her note, Li Changru acknowledged Changle's frustration with Li Weiyang and offered to help her resolve the situation.
Subsequently, Li Changru directly suggested to Changle that they collaborate to regain their beloved ones. Changle was skeptical, fearing a trap, but Changru retorted that given Changle's current circumstances, she was hardly in a position to be framed, implying Changle's inferiority to Li Weiyang. Li Weiyang received yet another anonymous letter, this time with a map. The letter instructed her to follow the map alone to retrieve the memorial, warning that it would be burned if anyone accompanied her.
Despite the danger and Tuoba Jun's earlier warning, Li Weiyang decided to take the risk. She carefully copied the map and instructed Jun Tao to take it to Tuoba Jun half an incense stick's time after her departure, in case she was being watched. She was determined to retrieve the memorial, bring down Chiyun Nan, and avenge the Liang people and her Uncle Ming.
