The Substitute Princess's Love Episode 18 Recap
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Although Shen Keyi was confined, her daily life was still well taken care of. A Tao comforted her and explained that Prince Jin still cared about the Princess Consort. Shen Keyi did not know why Wen Ye suddenly treated her coldly, she just felt wronged. She treated A Tao as a family member and cried and complained to her. Wen Ye looked in from outside Xingyue Pavilion several times. Yi Fu suggested meeting the Princess Consort.
Wen Ye knew he couldn't let his efforts go to waste. Madam Yun Ying returned to the Marquis's mansion, slightly delayed due to the cold weather. The principal Madam ridiculed her in every way. Madam Yun Ying did not resist, but instead requested punishment. The principal Madam arranged for her to guard the eternal lamp. Madam Yun Ying accepted it calmly. The weather was cold, and the long night was difficult to endure.
A Tao felt sorry for Madam Yun Ying's health. Madam Yun Ying said the reason she let the principal Madam make things difficult for her was that she had come to understand something. She had originally planned to live out the rest of her life by the ancient lamp and Buddha, but since she met the Princess Consort, she realized a woman's life could be so vibrant and unrestrained. She also wanted to live for herself like the Princess Consort.
This time was her final farewell to the Marquis's mansion. Prince Jin's mansion was decorated with lanterns and streamers, bustling with festive wedding preparations. Shen Keyi felt even more lonely and climbed onto the eaves alone to watch. Wen Ye saw Shen Keyi was in danger and hurried to Xingyue Pavilion. Shen Keyi slipped and fell from the eaves, landing right into Wen Ye's arms. Wen Ye carried Shen Keyi back to the room and personally fed her medicine.
Shen Keyi asked if it was because he loved her or was worried that her getting sick would bring bad luck to the mansion. Wen Ye scolded Shen Keyi for being unreasonable and left directly. --- Zuo Shuangzhi was elaborately dressed, showing a bride's charm and shyness. However, Tang Ti suggested taking advantage of Wen Ye's wedding when the capital guards were relaxed to seize the opportunity to escape, otherwise her identity would be exposed eventually.
Zuo Shuangzhi clearly had no plan to escape and instead seemed a little expectant, but said verbally that as a concubine-born princess, she could only be a chess piece for her father to manipulate. Zuo Shuangzhi also had jealousy towards Shen Keyi. Both being concubine-born daughters, the immense favor Shen Keyi enjoyed originally belonged to her. Therefore, even if she died by Wen Ye's hand, she would have no complaints.
On the wedding day, listening to the noisy sound of drums and gongs, Shen Keyi only felt as if a knife was piercing her heart. Zuo Shuangzhi got out of the sedan chair and waited for the ceremony. Wen Ye was absent on the grounds of feeling unwell. Zuo Shuangzhi refused to omit the procedure and completed the ceremony alone. Zhou Yu joined the Imperial Guards.
Hearing from a colleague that Prince Jin got married that day and that both the Princess of Liang Kingdom and Shen Keyi were Princess Consorts, he secretly accused Wen Ye of betraying love and prepared to break into Prince Jin's mansion to rescue Shen Keyi. Shen Keyi couldn't stay in Prince Jin's mansion. She secretly climbed over the wall and sneaked out. She just happened to run into Zhou Yu. The two chatted for a few sentences.
Shen Keyi asked Zhou Yu to treat her to a drink. Wen Ye discovered Shen Keyi had gone out and quietly followed behind her. Shen Keyi told him about her experience. Zhou Yu still advised Shen Keyi to leave Wen Ye and that he could help. Shen Keyi said the mansion was her home and indeed did not know where to escape to. Wen Ye suddenly stood behind them and acupunctured Shen Keyi. Zhou Yu was confused.
Wen Ye explained that Shen Keyi was pregnant and couldn't drink. Zhou Yu asked since he loved Shen Keyi why he let her grieve alone. Wen Ye had nothing to say and carried the unconscious Shen Keyi back to the mansion. Seeing Wen Ye carrying Shen Keyi, Zuo Shuangzhi went forward to ask Wen Ye if he was feeling better. Wen Ye directly replied that he had never been unwell, he just didn't want to go through the ceremony.
Zuo Shuangzhi explained that she was following her parents' orders and had no intention of competing for favor. Wen Ye asked Zuo Shuangzhi to act freely in the mansion, just not to bother him, and that she would not lack the proper status and position. Looking at Wen Ye gazing affectionately at Shen Keyi, Zuo Shuangzhi felt wronged inside. She had clearly known Wen Ye first, yet couldn't explain anything.
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