RNS breaks open the tension surrounding revelation of Lu Wenxi's REAL IDENTITY

Farewell to Changzhou

The heart-wrenching plotline in which psychological warfare played by the Fifth Prince (Xiao Dingkai) leaves a devastating impact on the Crown Prince's ability to fully trust her, altering the dynamics of her identity reveal

The Seed of Doubt

Because the Crown Prince only ever interacted with the real Lu Wenxi behind screens or while she wore a veil during their early encounters, he had never actually looked upon her true, bare face before she entered the palace under the fake name Gu Abao.

The Fifth Prince weaponizes this vulnerability.

He plants a malicious doubt in Xiao Dingquan's mind, suggesting that "Abao" is merely an imposter—a highly trained spy sent by political enemies who memorized the real Lu Wenxi’s past, poetry, and habits just to manipulate the Crown Prince's heart.

Why She Cannot Reveal Her Identity

• The Prince's Paralysis: Xiao Dingquan becomes deeply paranoid and terrified of being fooled again. Even though everything in his heart tells him she is his true love, the logical side of his mind—shattered by endless betrayal—wants definitive proof.

• The "Two Birds" Dilemma: Lu Wenxi realizes that if she desperately tries to prove she is the real daughter of Lu Ying, it will look exactly like a desperate spy double-downing on her lie. She recognizes that the more she forces the truth, the more it will trigger his deep-rooted trauma and suspicion.

• Choosing to be Abao: To protect what remains of his sanity and their bond, she willingly suppresses her real name. She accepts that she cannot leave for Changzhou as a healed, restored noblewoman. Instead, she chooses to stay by his side simply as "Abao"—validating his love for the person standing right in front of him, rather than forcing him to reconcile a identity he has been manipulated into doubting.

This tragic ambiguity makes their ultimate, quiet understanding at the very end of the special episodes both incredibly moving and profoundly bittersweet.

The Fifth Prince's Last Words of poison

The final confrontation between Crown Prince Xiao Dingquan and the Fifth Prince (Xiao Dingkai) in the Royal Nirvana Special (Royal Nirvana Epilogue) is a chilling masterclass in psychological malice. It completely shatters the Crown Prince's ability to accept reality.

The Setting of the Confrontation

The confrontation takes place after the Fifth Prince’s treasonous schemes have been completely exposed and defeated. He is stripped of his power, defeated, and facing ultimate ruin. However, knowing he has lost the physical war for the throne, the Fifth Prince decides to win a permanent, psychological victory by completely destroying the Crown Prince’s emotional sanctuary.

The Execution of the Lie

When Xiao Dingquan confronts him, expecting a confession or remorse, the Fifth Prince delivers a final, venomous strike regarding the woman standing by the Crown Prince's side:

• The Weaponization of Ignorance: The Fifth Prince mockingly reminds Xiao Dingquan of a cold fact: "You have never actually seen the face of the real Lu Wenxi from the start, have you?"

• The "Perfect Spy" Narrative: He claims that the maidservant "Gu Abao" is a highly trained imposter sent into the palace to manipulate him. He argues that she simply memorized the real Lu Wenxi’s handwriting, her poetry, her family's private history, and her shared moments with the Crown Prince behind the screens.

• The Trap of Logic: The Fifth Prince points out that the real Lu Wenxi's family is dead or scattered. There is no living, objective third party available inside the capital who can truly verify her face without political bias. Therefore, any "proof" she offers can be written off as part of her deep-cover training.

The Psychological Aftermath

The brilliance and cruelty of this final confrontation lie in the fact that the Fifth Prince never admits he is lying. He takes the secret to his grave, leaving the truth forever unverifiable by absolute legal or physical standards.

He successfully exploits Xiao Dingquan’s deepest trauma—his lifelong fear of betrayal, abandonment, and being fooled by the people he loves. By planting this unprovable doubt, the Fifth Prince ensures that every time Xiao Dingquan looks at the woman he loves, a small, agonizing part of his shattered mind will always wonder if he is embracing his true soulmate or a beautifully crafted illusion.