The Princess Wei Young Episode 49 Recap
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Li Changru, confined to her residence, sent a secret letter to Li Changle, requesting a meeting. Li Changle was surprised to discover Li Changru was alive. Li Changle recounted how she had endured deception despite having done everything for Tuoba Jun, even staining her hands with blood and suffering nightmares for his affection. Declaring that if she could not possess him, no one else would, she vowed to destroy Tuoba Jun.
Li Changle then expressed her disdain for Li Changru, criticizing her for humbling herself and "wagging your tail" for a man, contrasting it with her own determination to maintain dignity. After Li Changle’s departure, Li Changru reflected on the harsh truth in Li Changle's words, acknowledging her own profound love for Tuoba Yu had caused her to lose self-respect, and that her love, given too easily, was not treasured.
Tuoba Yu soon confronted Li Changru about her unauthorized contact with Li Changle. Li Changru tearfully declared her deep love for him, claiming she was the one who loved him most, yet he had never cherished her. Tuoba Yu dismissed her claims and questioned why she persisted in harming the woman he favored. Li Changru retorted, asking if he expected her to simply accept Tuoba Jun and Li Weiyoung's relationship.
Tuoba Yu, determined to prevent further communication, ordered her belongings packed and prepared for her transfer. Li Changru protested, insisting her risky meeting with Li Changle was for his benefit, explaining that the "spark" she had ignited between Li Changle and Tuoba Jun had now become an "inferno." She proposed that if Li Changle was truly set on betraying Tuoba Jun, she would become their most effective weapon against him. Tuoba Yu then met with Chiyun Nan, questioning his loyalty.
Chiyun Nan affirmed his allegiance, confirming the successful mission at the Manor of the Minister of Imperial Clan Affairs. However, Tuoba Yu accused Chiyun Nan of having ulterior motives, particularly in framing Li Weiyoung for the massacre. Chiyun Nan admitted his target was indeed Li Weiyoung, whom he held responsible for his downfall, and stated his goal was to kill her. He questioned why Tuoba Yu had repeatedly shielded her.
Tuoba Yu sternly warned Chiyun Nan that it was not the time to deal with Li Weiyoung, asserting his supreme authority and forbidding Chiyun Nan from harming the woman he favored. Chiyun Nan submitted. Tuoba Yu then inquired about the missing account book, which Chiyun Nan claimed he couldn't find, although he asserted all other evidence in the manor had been destroyed. Tuoba Yu advised Chiyun Nan to visit Li Changle, believing she could be useful to their plans.
Later, Tuoba Yu confided in a subordinate, confirming he was the mastermind behind Crown Prince Jingmu's murder, having used a fake account book to frame him. He revealed that the real account book had inexplicably come into the possession of the Minister of Imperial Clan Affairs, whose "cowardice and persistent silence" had kept the secret safe until now. Tuoba Yu stressed that they could not let down their guard, as Tuoba Jun and Li Weiyoung would surely continue their investigation.
Li Minde visited a recovering Li Weiyoung, both expressing their shared goal of finding evidence related to the massacre at the Manor of the Minister of Imperial Clan Affairs. Ninth Princess also joined their efforts, asserting her desire to help Li Weiyoung. At the manor, Tuoba Jun was already present, and Tuoba Yu also arrived to investigate. Li Weiyoung and Tuoba Yu discovered a hidden room filled with boxes of scrolls, which Tuoba Yu recognized as the crucial account books.
As Li Weiyoung attempted to call Tuoba Jun to the secret location, Tuoba Yu accidentally triggered a mechanism that sealed the room, trapping them inside. Tuoba Jun arrived just as the door closed, only catching a glimpse of Li Weiyoung's clothing. From inside, Li Weiyoung shouted to Tuoba Jun to open the door. Outside, Tuoba Jun, Li Minde, and Ninth Princess worked diligently to find the mechanism's switch.
Inside, the room became perilous as arrows fired and the walls began to close in. Tuoba Yu shielded Li Weiyoung, taking an arrow in his arm. When Li Weiyoung questioned his sacrifice, he confessed she was the only woman worth saving and that dying with her would be his greatest happiness, though Li Weiyoung reiterated her unwavering devotion to Tuoba Jun. Outside, Tuoba Jun and Li Minde struggled to hold back the encroaching walls.
Ninth Princess eventually located and activated the correct switch, halting the dangerous mechanism and opening the door. Tuoba Jun immediately rushed to Li Weiyoung's side. They retrieved the many chests of documents from the secret room. However, just as the evidence was being moved outside, masked assailants, revealed to be Chiyun Nan's people, appeared and set the entire collection ablaze with flaming arrows, destroying all the painstakingly found clues.
Tuoba Jun was furious, and Li Weiyoung speculated that information might have been leaked or the manor had been under constant surveillance. Chiyun Nan, revealed to be alive, contacted Li Changle through Hong Luo. Li Changle was shocked to see her cousin, whom she believed to be dead. Chiyun Nan explained that his survival was dedicated to revenge against Li Weiyoung and against the Emperor for hunting him down.
He revealed his support for Tuoba Yu, explaining that putting Tuoba Yu on the throne was his ultimate revenge against the Emperor. Li Changle, despite being Tuoba Jun's wife, readily agreed to help, stating that since Tuoba Jun had never truly treated her as his wife, her goal was to assist his enemies in completely destroying him. Chiyun Nan reiterated that his primary ambition was to restore the former glory of the Chiyun family.
Tuoba Jun tasked Chengde with intensifying the investigation into the massacre at the Manor of the Minister of Imperial Clan Affairs and its connection to Crown Prince Jingmu's death, specifically focusing on locating the missing informant. Chengde and Jun Tao staked out a location where the informant left messages. The informant agreed to meet them in the forest.
Tuoba Jun instructed Chengde to go alone to bring back the informant, stressing the importance of discretion as he was their sole lead, and warned him to be cautious of unknown masked assailants. At the meeting in the forest, the informant explained his previous absence was due to being captured by attackers after sending the initial message to Tuoba Jun.
He confirmed that the Minister of Imperial Clan Affairs possessed account books related to Crown Prince Jingmu's death, which the Minister intended for the Prince of Gaoyang. As the informant attempted to hand something over to Chengde, masked men suddenly appeared and attacked. Chengde was severely wounded while protecting Jun Tao, and the informant was shot dead.
