The Princess's Gambit Episode 21

Fog clearing

The emissaries are lined up in chancellor’s home. They have heard rumors the princess was killed for spying so immediately want to let the chancellor know how they debased and mistreated her and her brother. Servants definitely received better treatment than the royal siblings. I like how the aide gave her a private chamber to view the proceedings. I really like him and Princess’ bodyguard as characters. The chancellor had already dismissed the majority where they were reaping the rewards of their ‘kindnesses’ to the siblings. He was down to the last three. These were the last of the old guard servants that hated the mistreatment of the pair and as much as were able, gave what small relief they could to very horrid conditions. These three were in tears expecting death and grateful that the Princess had finally found someone that cared for her. They were rewarded with gold for their service. I’m sure the chancellor wasn’t expecting for the worst tales he heard prior to be far better than her actual circumstances. I think it literally shook him to see how mistaken he was and how harsh his treatment had been. But, what is saddest of this, his deliberate harshness of circumstances didn’t compare to the harshness she was already well used to. And the woman directly behind it is the woman third Prince absolutely adores. What a pair those two are.😝 Our pair is off to find her bodyguard. The princess’ head is still muddled and she is still trying to sort things. Her survival skills have her playing the game well in spite of the fog. She must have mentally rehearsed her plan with third prince well before her mountain journey. The chancellor definitely wants her guard found because she will confirm everything he has tried to tell her and hint at. The result of their search lead to a secret chamber. The empress’ bracelet was an interesting find. This should remind her of the boutique and empress’ token the third prince showed off that ended up causing the eunuch his life. The brain fog is swirling the events in her mind but her picture will receive clarity in time. Just wonder if in time to benefit her? The minister’s disciple stealing the scholar’s work is so typical. And then whining it was still so long to copy.😝I liked that the chancellor planted the seed in 4th prince’s head to find a sponsor for the farm boy scholar. The disciple wannabe will cause grief, but he is cunning, not necessarily smart. He has already proved himself lazy so that will eventually trip him up. The true author writes feeling little effort so there is no doubt the truth will come out. It was shrewd of the chancellor to leave princess with her handkerchief and the words she could trust him. She now knows how to open the secret door but still no clue where her bodyguard is being held. At least she is still alive. I’m hoping she gets to stay that way. The empress in mourning clothes surveying the land with third prince. He promises all that she sees. The land of peach blossom servants😝These two deserve each other and bodies are going to line up significantly higher than psycho prince planned. These two are what nightmares are made of when in charge.

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