The Princess's Gambit Episode 27

Quest for a cure

The bodyguard has already been gone a month. The princess is getting concerned and actually asks chancellor for assist with correspondence. She says she wants an ally but if not the chancellor, who? The third prince’s servant has been brought in for questioning. He immediately finds a way to kill himself. In spite of this the chancellor uses it as opportunity to check his theories out on third prince. This has led into some more research of Hua. If the sister died suddenly, was she murdered to slip empress into household? Too convenient to be accidental. She has groomed third prince since a young boy. I do not know for sure if he sees her more than a big sis, but that bracelet fantasy implied more. That is just a lot of weird. He has been groomed for a long time and never questions her directions for his actions. He has complete blind faith in her. Since the chancellor is aware, he is forced to back down as admin for exams. He moves in swiftly to appear the acquiescing son while 4th prince gets reinstated. The elder Meng is tired of it all. Had he not killed off his first son, he would have a nice duo to head family. He will never recognize the daughter and that will always be his failure. The doctor is still seeking a cure for peach blossom poison but discovered it was one poison countering another. He is still hopeful of finding a way to purge it from the body. So far, it’s still a tragic work in progress. The chancellor is determined to find a true cure. The 4th Prince is back where he belongs. He is making an impromptu question for exam and promises death for cheaters. He and sis had a cute duet while taking a break from grading. He and chancellor has found a very promising scholar. The results will be decided soon. The chancellor is happy with the new crop of scholars. He goes to his family’s memorial and happy that father’s wish is completed. First name is cleared. Meng patriarch most likely took back the seal. The emperor is going with the snakes he knows vs the new upgrades that could happen if one noble family falls. I think he has twisted Meng’s arm to stay in the game. The emperor is feeling much better. His sly look is back and so is his scheming. Ms Meng has taken care of the would be scholar. She feels the coldness of the job she has taken and wonders if it was same for her brother. I am not sure she will be allowed a happy ending. But she will hopefully have a say in it. Clearing the Meng family of this one just saved the executioner. His second offense resulted in the death of a prince, even if helped along by another. He had no value as a criminal or scholar. His existence cost more than his absence. After the last fail from the doctor, the chancellor decides to take a leave of absence to find a cure. He has already sent off his aide to find bodyguard. I think she will be glad for the help even tho Princess will now be alone. Since she wished solitude in her efforts, let’s see how happy she is when it’s the true reality. The third Prince is becoming unhinged. There is no telling what direction he will head now. We can only be certain who guides his path. Curious how aide and chancellor will fare in another realm. I’m sure their skills will be tested. Maybe at some point he and Princess can actually have that simple meal.

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