The newly released ongoing Chinese drama The Princess Royal, starring Zhao Jinmai and Zhang Linghe in the lead roles, released episode two on June 26, 2024. As seen in the official trailer, Li Rong (Zhao Jinmai) and Pei Wenxuan (Zhang Linghe) are reborn after causing each other’s deaths. Episode one of the drama focused on their tragic passing. Episode two of the drama shows their encounter at the spring banquet.
In this episode, princes and sons of noble families from around the kingdom arrive at the capital to attend the spring banquet hosted by the Emperor. Rumors start to spread that the Emperor will choose the future husband of the princess. The Second Young Master of the prestigious Su family is among the attendees. He is popular among young women for being strikingly handsome. Soon, Wenxuan’s carriage also arrives at the destination. Given their past enmity, Wenxuan seems to be wary of Su Rongqing.
The princess can’t wait to meet Su Rongqing for the first time. She dresses up in beautiful clothes and makeup to greet her ex-lover. Her face lights up when she finally meets him.
The Princess Royal episode two spoilers
Meanwhile, Wenxuan lays his eyes on Li Rong as her beauty mesmerizes him. Meanwhile, he is twenty, while she is eighteen years old. However, his heart shatters when he sees her with Rongqing. Wenxian recalls how the princess chose Rongqing over him and wanted to divorce him to be with Rongqing. But he considered himself her ally and refused to set her free. But Rongqing’s presence confuses him because previously he didn’t attend the princess’s consort.
Wenxuan is even more perplexed when he hears the princess call Rongqing the finest young master of the nation. The princess doesn’t seem to understand that if she chooses the Su family, she will be sent to a faraway land or even face execution.
Zhang Linghe & Zhao Jinmai meet for the first time at the banquet
Furthermore, Li Rong’s face drops when she sees Wenxuan walking up to her. She seems uninterested when he greets her. Later, Li Rong takes Rongqing inside to hold a private conversation. Meanwhile, Wenxuan is disappointed that, even at the young age of 18, she only cares about appearances.
On the other hand, Li Rong wants to hold Rongqing but soon realizes he doesn’t remember anything about their past relationship. Wenxuan keeps an eye on them from afar. Li Rong soon has to leave to get ready for the banquet. While heading out, her eyes fall on Wenxuan, who seems to be peeping at them.
At the banquet, the princess is greeted by the attendees. The Royal Family has arranged a series of games they will participate in to get a chance to impress the princess. While someone showcases his egg-eating abilities, someone plays dangerous acts with a sword. But nobody seems to catch Li Rong’s eye.
She only has eyes for Rongqing, who impresses her with his archery skills. Finally, when it’s time for Wenxuan to perform, the princess intentionally stands up to prevent him from participating.
What happens in The Princess Royal episode two’s ending?
Li Rong sends her proposal to Rongqing, saying that if he marries her, he will be given many rare books as gifts. But her hopes dim when she finds out that she will be sent away if she marries into the Su family.
Wenxuan causes a ruckus among the attendees to catch the princess’s attention. He doesn’t want her to marry Su Rongqing for her own sake. Li Rong can see through his plan. She proposes to Rongqing in front of him, but Wenxian keeps interfering, asking her to reconsider. Enraged, Li Rong instructs her guards to throw him into the lake.
Meanwhile, Su Rongqing turns down her proposal. Li Rong urges him to think over it, as she will have to marry someone else. But Rongqing insists on leaving.
Wenxuan attempts to mend the princess’s broken heart, but she doesn’t seem to be able to stand his presence. She recalls when he was found with a concubine, whom he claimed was his childhood friend.
The Princess Royal is available to stream on Youku and Viki throughout the week.
