The Princess Wei Young Episode 6 Recap
> The Princess Wei Young Recap
As Li Weiyang returns to the Prime Minister Manor, the Old Madam, having already been informed, orders that she enter grandly through the front door. The Old Madam expresses deep concern for Weiyang, noting she has suffered and lost weight. In turn, Weiyang gratefully acknowledges her grandmother's timely intervention that saved her life. The Old Madam then sternly reprimands Chiyun Rou for heeding a sorcerer's words and having Weiyang whipped nearly to death, demanding an explanation.
Though seething internally, Chiyun Rou is forced to apologize, claiming she acted for the family's safety. Weiyang cleverly counters, pointing out that it was the Old Madam who sent her away while Chiyun Rou had feigned resistance, subtly questioning the sincerity of her apology. Despite Chiyun Rou's forced admission of wrongdoing, Weiyang accepts the apology, and the Old Madam calls for an end to the hostilities.
Afterwards, Chiyun Rou, deeply suspicious, wonders if Li Weiyang is an impostor, as she seems too clever for someone raised in the countryside. Weiyang sincerely thanks her grandmother, promising to live a long life so she can be filial. On her grandmother's advice, Weiyang visits her mother, the Seventh Concubine, and reassures the worried woman with a bright demeanor, sharing the fine food and gifts she received. Later, Weiyang meets Li Minde, who initially seems cold.
However, after she insists on examining an injury on his arm, he reveals a hidden warmth and a clear sense of right and wrong, which Weiyang finds endearing. Weiyang then visits the injured Li Changxi. Changxi immediately accuses Weiyang of being jealous of her beauty and orders her to leave. When the Second Aunt boasts about a "beauty cream" from Chiyun Rou that will quickly heal Changxi's wound, Weiyang grows suspicious.
Recalling how her own flogging wounds festered and wouldn't heal, she snatches the bottle and smashes it. She explains that the cream is likely poisoned and suggests that if Changxi stops using it and the wound begins to heal, it will reveal who is truly trying to harm her. She implies Chiyun Rou's true goal might be to sow discord between them. Li Changru intercepts Weiyang, claiming immense relief at her safe return.
She expresses deep concern, stating she worried daily and was even punished by Chiyun Rou for pleading on Weiyang's behalf. Changru subtly suggests that the circumstances of Weiyang's near-death experience are "too fishy" and advises her to be extra careful in the treacherous manor. Chiyun Rou summons Weiyang, feigning casual conversation to probe her past. She asks specific questions about Weiyang's upbringing, the "commoner woman Liu," and local village legends like a "thousand-year-old tree" and the "Grain Rain season."
Weiyang skillfully deflects every question, claiming she rarely left her room and had no knowledge of such things. Chiyun Rou is left frustrated, realizing Weiyang has revealed no loopholes, though her suspicions about her identity only deepen. Meanwhile, Tuoba Jun pays respects at the memorial tablet of his father, the late Crown Prince Jingmu. He recalls his father's teachings on power, how his "prey is not birds and beasts but the whole world."
Tuoba Jun reflects that the very power his father sought ultimately led to his demise. He silently vows to his father's spirit that he desires no such power, wishing only for a peaceful life with his mother. However, his mother, the Crown Princess, is determined for him to fulfill his father's legacy and ascend the throne.
Aware of powerful rivals like the Prince of Dongping, she decides the first step is to find Tuoba Jun a suitable wife to aid his cause. For five consecutive days, Tuoba Jun waits at an agreed-upon meeting spot from a letter he sent, hoping to see Li Weiyang. Despite his attendant confirming that Weiyang had recovered and left the inn, she never appears. On the last day, as rain falls, a disappointed Tuoba Jun finally leaves.
Good news arrives at the Prime Minister Manor: Tuoba Jun has returned to the capital. The Crown Princess is hosting a palace banquet, and Li Changle is invited. To Chiyun Rou's surprise, Li Changru and Li Weiyang are also on the guest list. Her maid explains the Crown Princess heard of Weiyang's impressive display at the Old Madam's birthday feast and grew curious. Chiyun Rou dismisses Weiyang as inconsequential, confident Changle's beauty will outshine everyone.
At the same time, the Prince of Nan'an's subordinate advises him to pursue Li Changle, as marrying her would secure the support of both her father and the powerful Chiyun family, noting that the Prince of Dongping is also vying for her favor. Weiyang's mother, overjoyed by the invitation, gives Weiyang a simple, old-fashioned hairpin the Prime Minister once gave her. Weiyang promises to wear it, valuing the sentiment above all else.
Later, Li Changle mocks the old hairpin as a disgrace to the family. Weiyang retorts that its true value isn't something everyone can appreciate. Li Minde steps in to defend Weiyang, angering Changle. Weiyang later expresses concern that he has made a powerful enemy, but Minde insists he must be strong to protect his mother from the First House Branch, who has long coveted their wealth.
Driven by her growing suspicion of Chiyun Rou, Weiyang decides she must retrieve the jade given to her by her grandmother. Overhearing her maids discuss how girls fear insects, she forms a plan. While Li Changle is bathing, Weiyang releases numerous insects into her room, causing Changle to scream in terror. Amid the ensuing chaos as servants rush to deal with the pests, Weiyang stealthily enters the room and swaps a fake jade for the real one.
