The ongoing Chinese drama The Princess Royal released episode 14 on July 2, 2024. As seen in the official trailer, it follows the story of Li Rong (Zhao Jinmai) and Pei Wenxuan’s (Zhang Linghe) complicated love saga. Episode 13 focused on the couple investigating the Qin family case. Meanwhile, episode 14 focuses on Li Rong standing up for Wenxuan.
In this episode, Shangguan Ya attempts to convince Li Rong to nominate Su Rongqing as one of the contenders to join the Inspectorate Office. She reveals that Rongqing has some feelings for the princess. Furthermore, if he joins the office, it will be easier for them to strategize for future moves. Li Rong finds it amazing that Ya’s words make Wenxuan jealous, but he encourages her to speak her mind.
Furthermore, Shangguan wants to make arrangements for the princess to meet with Rongqing. But Wenxuan opposes the idea. He thinks it is inappropriate for Li Rong to indulge herself in such matters. He calls their marriage a scheme and urges her to avoid making the same mistakes now that they have a second chance. His words appear to have hurt Li Rong.
The Princess Royal episode 14 spoilers
Meanwhile, Li Rong thinks that they should play along, as no outcome is definite. She needs Su Rongqing as an intermediary to communicate with the Ministry of Justice. Wenxuan offers to negotiate on behalf of her. Li Rong finds it odd that he is stopping her from seeing Ringqing, not to mention that he gets agitated when she gets small injuries. Wenxuan wants her to be with someone she loves and not with a random person just to gain power.
Li Rong and Wenxuang continue to delve into the complicated case. They find that a censor named Wei Ping received a letter containing information that the Qin family surrendered in front of their enemies and fled when they were attacked. He later retrieved military information on the battle. Luo Juan gave a testimony, and as a result, the entire family was taken into custody. Not even in the face of extreme torture, the head of the Qin family refused to confess to the alleged crimes his family committed.
Li Rong wants Su Rongqing to get more information on the case. But Wenxuan advises her against it. According to him, it is best to avoid him until they get to know his true intentions.
What does Zhang Linghe’s family summon him?
Wei Ping gives Wenxuan a hard time for neglecting his job as the palace attendant and prioritizing the princess. He gives him a heap of assignments as punishment. After Wenxuan returns to the palace, Li Rong sends in a hot beverage for him.
Wenxuan’s heart breaks when he hears the princess uttering Rongqing’s name, even in her sleep. He is reminded that Rongqing couldn’t be with Li Rong in the past as they had differences in status, but he has all the advantages now. The thought of losing his wife to the same guy once again frustrates him.
The next day, Wenxuan receives information that his mother is severely sick. He leaves for home without wasting a single moment.
As he reaches home, he soon realizes that his mother is fine and his family has tricked him into rushing home. They accuse him of conspiring with the princess and manipulating her to establish the Inspectorate Office. Wenxuan’s heart breaks when he sees that his mother, who always supports him, has taken the family’s side.
She advises him to ask the princess not to collide with noble families. It will affect their family’s name, and other nobles will ostracize them. When he refuses to accept his crime, his second uncle instructs guards to punish him.
What happens in The Princess Royal episode 14’s ending?
Just when Wenxuan is getting beaten up by the guards, the princess barges inside. She slaps the second uncle for laying hands on the prince consort. She accuses the head of the family of being ungrateful, shortsighted, and making Wenxuan’s life a living hell.
When Wenxuan’s second uncle threatens to inform the Majesty about Li Rong’s unruly behavior, she orders Xin Chuan to break his arm. Then, she rescues Wenxuan and leaves the Pei residence.
