The Princess Wei Young Episode 9 Recap
> The Princess Wei Young Recap
Weiyoung's maids, Baizhi and Ziyan, worried greatly about their mistress's whereabouts in Qingfeng Abbey. Their anxiety peaked when they heard an announcement that the First Miss, Li Changle, had arrived to see the Second Miss. Just then, Weiyoung returned, spotting Changle's carriage and maid at the entrance. She quickly devised a plan, donning a Daoist acolyte's robe before entering her room to find Li Changle ordering her servants to slap Baizhi.
Weiyoung intervened, declaring she had been sincerely praying in the great hall and had instructed Baizhi not to reveal her presence to outsiders. She then cleverly chastised Baizhi for not understanding the situation, stating that Changle was family, not an outsider, and should have been informed. Weiyoung's cunning words left Changle speechless, forcing her to depart in frustration.
Meanwhile, Chengde, having followed Weiyoung and confirmed she was staying at the abbey, hurried back to report to Tuoba Jun, the Prince of Gaoyang. Tuoba Jun promptly went to the abbey, claiming he was there to pray for the people of Great Wei. Weiyoung, however, received him coldly. Chengde, unable to bear her attitude, approached Weiyoung and explained that Tuoba Jun had been sleepless for days, tirelessly investigating corrupt officials who embezzled relief funds.
He emphasized that Tuoba Jun had foregone rest just to find her upon learning her location. Chengde pointed out that given Tuoba Jun had saved her life multiple times, Weiyoung should not treat him with such disdain. Although Weiyoung appeared indifferent, she later admitted to Baizhi that she knew he was sincere and was secretly worried about his well-being.
Back in her room, Weiyoung drafted a disaster relief plan, drawing upon insights from a book on disaster relief from the ancient Song State that her Royal Grandmother had once forced her to memorize. She hoped these practical methods would aid Tuoba Jun. However, feeling an underlying unease about the plan's applicability to the current situation in Great Wei, she decided to ponder it further.
Weiyoung asked Baizhi to accompany her for a walk, while Ziyan volunteered to stay behind and tidy up. As soon as Weiyoung and Baizhi left, Ziyan swiftly copied the disaster relief plan and delivered it to Li Changle. Elsewhere, the bored Ninth Princess encountered Li Minde during her archery practice. She offered to forgive his past rudeness if he practiced with her, leading him to believe she meant shooting alongside her.
To his dismay, her idea of practice was for him to be a live target. The princess candidly admitted her archery skills were the worst among her siblings and gave him a chance to beg for mercy, but the stubborn Li Minde refused to yield. Displaying remarkable bravery, he caught an arrow she shot at him, pinned it to the target with his bare hand, and rebuked the princess for treating imperial bodyguards as expendable.
This encounter unexpectedly sparked a peculiar interest in the princess. She later petitioned her father, the Emperor, to appoint Li Minde as her equestrian archery instructor. The Emperor, who had long wished for his playful daughter to learn these skills and was reassured by Li Minde's status as the Prime Minister's young master, readily agreed. Li Changle had her brother, Li Minfeng, submit the copied disaster relief plan to the imperial court.
The entire court was astonished that such a comprehensive plan, which they had failed to conceive, had been devised by a young lady. The Emperor was greatly pleased, promising Li Changle a reward once the disaster subsided. Chiyun Rou was overjoyed, praising Changle for validating her diligent upbringing. Li Minfeng further reported that scholars and literary figures were now composing poems and essays extolling Changle's beauty, talent, and concern for the nation, elevating her to immense popularity in Ping City.
Upon her return home, Weiyoung learned that Changle had been praised by the Emperor for creating a disaster relief plan. Realizing it was her own work, she immediately confronted Changle, publicly accusing her of plagiarism. However, no one believed Weiyoung, dismissing the idea that a "rough girl" from the countryside could understand such matters. Changle countered by accusing Weiyoung of having overheard her discussing the plan at the abbey.
Weiyoung's protests that the plan was imperfect were dismissed by her family as mere jealousy. Weiyoung confided in Li Changru, explaining that she did not care about Changle stealing her credit. Her real concern was that while the plan appeared flawless, she had an unsettling feeling that its implementation could lead to significant problems. She vowed she would not stand idly by and allow an imperfect plan to harm innocent civilians.
Ziyan later relayed this conversation to Changle and Li Minfeng, but they dismissed Weiyoung's warnings as a scheme to undermine Changle. Meanwhile, the Ninth Princess endured grueling training sessions under Li Minde's tutelage. After one particularly arduous session, she collapsed in her room, angrily vowing to one day get her revenge on him. Later, the Crown Princess brought Tuoba Jun to Li Changle's celebratory banquet, which he agreed to attend hoping to see Weiyoung.
During the banquet, Weiyoung directly addressed the Crown Princess, asserting that the disaster relief plan was not only hers but also contained significant flaws, making it unsuitable for immediate implementation. Li Changru bravely corroborated Weiyoung's claims, while Changle feigned innocence and distress. Intrigued, Tuoba Jun stated he wanted to hear Weiyoung's specific insights, and Tuoba Yu also voiced his agreement.
