Episode 14 recap: Yin Ruoshui learned about the Crown Prince's true feelings.
In order to deceive the Crown Prince, Yin Ruoshui and Lin Cangwu discussed using medicine to present herself with the appearance of a joyful pulse. This way, they could deceive the Crown Prince and settle their grievances, while also avoiding bringing trouble to the Lin family. After the royal physician's diagnosis, it was indeed discovered that Yin Ruoshui had exhibited the appearance of a joyful pulse for three months. The physician also informed the Crown Prince that Lady Lin's pulse was significantly different from that of the former Crown Princess, making it impossible for them to be the same person.
Only then did the Crown Prince dispel his doubts. He turned to Lin Cangwu and expressed his congratulations. That night, the Crown Prince played the flute alone, the sound melancholic and sorrowful, attracting Yin Ruoshui to approach him. The Crown Prince apologized to her, admitting that he had mistaken Lady Lin for the former Crown Princess and caused her trouble. Yin Ruoshui asked the Crown Prince if he particularly hated the former Crown Princess, otherwise why would he be so persistently searching for her? The Crown Prince replied that it wasn't hatred but love.
Yin Ruoshui further questioned him, mentioning rumors that the former Crown Princess, who hailed from the Yin Kingdom, had suffered torment and humiliation within the palace. If the Crown Prince truly loved her, why didn't he protect her? The Crown Prince sighed and explained that he was powerless, and the legends were all illusions. Yin Ruoshui guessed that it was because he feared the power of the Nangong family. The Crown Prince nodded and revealed that the Nangong family had been favored by the late emperor and had ambitions to manipulate him using the former Crown Princess. If he showed even the slightest favor towards the former Crown Princess, she would undoubtedly meet a tragic end.
Therefore, he could only watch helplessly as the person he loved suffered. In this way, he believed he was protecting her. Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, Yin Ruoshui's heart was filled with mixed emotions. She finally understood the depth of the Crown Prince's feelings for her. However, perhaps this was their final farewell. She bid the Crown Prince goodbye and turned away from him.
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