The ongoing Chinese drama The Princess Royal, featuring Zhao Jinmai and Zhang Linghe, released episode 20 on July 5, 2024. As seen in the previous episodes, it follows the story of Li Rong (Zhao Jinmai) and Pei Wenxuan (Zhang Linghe) after a miracle brings them back to life when conspirators turn them against each other, resulting in their deaths. The preview of episode 21 shows them getting viciously attacked.
In this episode, Li Rong and Wenxuan catch up over a meal. The latter gets jealous when Li Rong casually mentions that she has had many people confess to her in the past. It upsets Wenxuan to hear her talk about Su Rongqing. Then, she assures him that these people are nobodies who have wanted to secure a promising future by marrying the princess. She mentions that she likes it when her partner is attentive.
When Wenxuan asks her to explain what she meant, she recalls how Rongqing planted peonies in her garden because he thought she liked them. The former corrects her by saying that it does not show his attentiveness, as her Majesty’s actual favorite flower is buttercup. His answer catches her off-guard. Then, Wenxuan chooses a place to go on a trip together with Li Rong.
The Princess Royal episode 20 spoilers
Further in the episode, Li Rong submits the box of gold someone left at her doorstep as a bribe. She urges the Emperor to thoroughly investigate the officials and cleanse the royal court for good. She also submits a list containing the names of those corrupt officials. Li Rong suggests that he demote some of them, exile some, and execute the rest.
Meanwhile, Wenxuan covers the gorge with the princess’ favorite flowers to give her a surprise. He intends to spend some quality time with her. When Shangguan Ya informs the princess, she misjudges Wenxuan’s intention. She thinks that he has made a master plan to lure in assassins who plan on attacking the princess.
On the fateful day, Wenxuan prepares a beautiful stage in the middle of the gorge to surprise Li Rong. Meanwhile, her carriage is attacked by assassins on her way to the gorge. But unknown to them, she is well-prepared and leaves her carriage on a horse.
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Then, viewers see Wenxuan indulging in playing Qin. As soon as he notices the ruckus from afar, he rushes to the scene. He saves the princess, who fell down from her horse after an assassin attacked her with a sword. He shields her and endures a fatal injury. The couple somehow manages to run away and hide in a nearby cave.
Wenxuan is upset with Li Rong for thinking he would abandon her in such a situation. He is angry that the princess didn’t discuss it with him once before planning all this and refuses to communicate with her. The princess slowly grasps the intensity of the situation. After Shangguan Ya rescues them from the cave, she takes a close look at the vandalized site.
She learns that they both had completely different intentions. Wenxuan promises the princess that he won’t get carried away again and will maintain a distance from her. He confesses to liking her, even though he knows Li Rong has no feelings for him.
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Li Rong finally breaks her silence and tears up, seeing him hurt. She reveals that she never meant to trample on or disrespect his feelings. But Wenxuan has had enough, and he leaves the place.
Meanwhile, Li Rong’s subordinates manage to capture the lead assassin, who turns out to be Lin Feibai, the Deputy Sect Leader. He refuses to confess but eventually falters when Shangguan Ya threatens to cut off his fingers.
The Princess Royal is available to stream on Youku and Viki throughout the week.
