Resumen y trama del episodio 81 (Final) de The Legend of Mi Yue

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Ying Ji, concerned about Mi Yue's ill health and unhappiness, asks his uncles, Mi Rong and Wei Ran, about the Jade annulus. He reveals his intention to bring it to Qin, hoping it will make his mother smile. Wei Ran confirms the Jade annulus is in Zhao, and Ying Ji declares his plan to offer 15 cities in exchange.

Mi Rong expresses doubt that Zhao will send it, but Wei Ran argues that if they refuse such a generous offer, it would provide Qin with a legitimate reason for an invasion. Lin Xiangru, an envoy from Zhao, arrives at the Qin palace with the Jade annulus. Mi Yue is informed that Ying Ji intends to give up 15 cities for the gem to please her.

She becomes indignant, stating that such a price, representing countless soldiers' lives and the hard work of generations of Qin kings, is too high. She refuses to accept the gem. When Ying Ji expresses his distress over her reaction, Yong Rui suggests a different approach. He proposes that since the Jade annulus is already in Qin, they should simply present it to Mi Yue, claiming it's a gift from Zhao, and then renege on the promise of the 15 cities.

Ying Ji, despite his reservations, agrees to follow Yong Rui’s counsel. Mi Yue examines the Jade annulus, remembering how Zhang Yi once vowed to smash the authentic gem if he ever acquired it. She expresses relief that he is no longer alive to carry out such a destructive act on such a treasure. Upon learning that Lin Xiangru brought the jade, she asks Yong Rui about him.

Yong Rui initially dismisses Lin Xiangru as a mere gate-keeper, but Mi Yue finds it suspicious that such a valuable artifact would be entrusted to an ordinary retainer. Yong Rui then reveals that Lin Xiangru is a respected figure in Zhao and recounts an incident where Lin Xiangru skillfully advised Miao Xian, a eunuch who had committed a grave offense, to humble himself before King Zhao rather than flee to Yan, thus securing a pardon.

Mi Yue is impressed by Lin Xiangru's shrewdness. Later, her grandson, Gongzi Zhu, innocently describes the jade as "a pretty stone," leading Mi Yue to reflect on the differing perceptions of value. She also observes that the flawless jade would be fitting for an emperor's imperial seal. Mi Yue is informed that Lin Xiangru requested the Jade annulus back to show Ying Ji a flaw.

Recalling her own past discernment of a fake jade, Mi Yue suspects a deeper motive and instructs Mu Xin to accompany the jade, keeping a close eye on the situation and intervening if Ying Ji intends to harm Lin Xiangru. Later, Lin Xiangru boldly confronts Ying Ji.

He expresses Zhao's initial skepticism about Qin's sincerity in exchanging 15 cities for the Jade annulus, but King Zhao’s faith in Qin's honor led him to perform purification rituals and a grand ceremony before entrusting the jade. Lin Xiangru accuses Ying Ji of lacking sincerity by treating the jade as a mere plaything and not mentioning the promised cities, suggesting Qin intends to seize the treasure without fulfilling its end of the bargain.

When challenged, he threatens to smash the Jade annulus and die with it if Ying Ji attempts to take it by force. Though infuriated, Ying Ji shows him a map, pointing to 15 cities in Shangjun. Lin Xiangru insists on proper respect, demanding that Ying Ji undergo ritual purification and fasting for five days before formally receiving the gem. Ying Ji reluctantly complies. After five days, Lin Xiangru appears before Ying Ji, but presents only an empty box.

He calmly reveals that, doubting Qin's sincerity, he had secretly sent the Jade annulus back to Zhao. He declares that if Qin truly desires the jade, they must first deliver the 15 cities. Acknowledging his act of "deceiving the king," he offers himself to be boiled in a cauldron to atone for his actions. Enraged, Ying Ji orders his guards to prepare a cauldron to execute Lin Xiangru.

However, Mi Yue arrives just as the execution is about to commence, stopping the proceedings. Mi Yue, struck by Lin Xiangru’s honorable and courageous stance, praises him as a true statesman, reminiscent of Zhang Yi. She advises Ying Ji against executing him, arguing that it would not recover the Jade annulus and would only harm Qin's relationship with Zhao. Recognizing Lin Xiangru's rare talent, she urges Ying Ji to pardon him and consider inviting him to serve Qin.

Ying Ji agrees to his mother's wishes. Lin Xiangru, expressing gratitude for the high regard, respectfully declines the offer, stating he cannot betray King Zhao, who raised him from humble beginnings. He insists on returning to Zhao to fulfill his duty. Mi Yue, though disappointed, instructs Ying Ji to ensure Lin Xiangru receives honorable treatment for his journey home, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating Qin's appreciation for talent to all kingdoms.

Ying Ji later visits Mi Yue and observes her apparent indifference to the Jade annulus, even after its brief arrival in Qin. He deduces that she views the gem as inherently belonging to Qin, merely passing some time in Zhao's possession. He then presses her, asking if there is anything in her heart beyond the state and its prosperity.

Mi Yue replies that in her darkest, most vulnerable times, her desires were simple: warmth, shelter, and a helping hand, never a precious artifact like the Jade annulus. She asserts that material treasures are ultimately external to her, and true comfort lies in things unrelated to wealth. Ten years pass. Mi Yue is visited by her siblings, Mi Rong and Wei Ran, who update her on the state of Qin.

They recount the success of Li Bing's Dujiangyan project, which has transformed the Shu region into a vital granary, supplying much-needed provisions for Qin's ongoing military campaigns. Wei Ran then delivers more somber news: Bai Qi has devastated Chu, capturing its capital Ying Du and advancing further. Faced with the utter collapse of his state, Qu Yuan, as a final act of defiance, drowned himself in the Miluo River, leaving behind his "Ai Ying Fu."

Mi Yue is deeply affected by this news. Her siblings also inform her that the new King of Chu has appointed Huang Xie as the new Ling Yin, granting him 12 northern counties and the title of Chunshenjun. Mi Yue reads Qu Yuan's sorrowful elegy, while Mi Rong attempts to console her by saying that Chu's demise was predetermined. Yong Rui brings a group of young men to Mi Yue, who are being considered as companion students for Gongzi Zhu.

Mi Yue's attention is drawn to one youth who bears a striking resemblance to Huang Xie. When she asks his name, he introduces himself as Wei Choufu, explaining that his name refers to his birth year. Deeply moved by his likeness to Huang Xie, Mi Yue decides to keep Wei Choufu in the Jiao Fang Hall to read for her.

Later, Ying Ji discusses the matter, acknowledging that he too was astonished by Wei Choufu's resemblance to Huang Xie, seeing it as a comfort for his mother. He praises Yong Rui for his foresight. Mi Yue asks Wei Choufu to read a letter she received from Chunshenjun. As Choufu reads, his voice and presence transport Mi Yue, making her see him as Huang Xie.

The letter expresses Chunshenjun's reflections on their past disagreements regarding legal and political reforms, acknowledging that he now understands the necessity of adapting laws to the times, a principle he applies as prime minister of Chu. He wistfully mentions the ripening peaches of Chu, lamenting that while "the peach orchards remain," the "beautiful woman" who once graced them is gone.

Mi Yue then questions Choufu about a musical performance by a new group of court musicians, whom Ying Ji sent to entertain her. When Choufu praises their rendition of Chu music, Mi Yue sighs, comparing it to "southern oranges becoming bitter in the north." She explains that while the form might be replicated, the true spirit and soul of the music, deeply tied to its homeland, are inevitably lost when transplanted.

Mi Yue dreams of the late King of Qin, Ying Si, who appears aged. She tearfully asks him why he left her alone, and he replies that he has been waiting for her "there," a place she already knows. Waking with tears, she asks her attendants about the king's whereabouts, who inform her that the current king, Ying Ji, is in the Xuan Shi Hall.

Mi Yue then ponders with her loyal attendants, Xiang'er and Hui'er, about the existence of consciousness after death and the possibility of reuniting. Her attendants reassure her, believing that the deceased retain awareness and continue to enjoy their possessions and servants, citing the long-standing practice of burying kings with treasures and figurines of attendants and dancers.

Inspired, Mi Yue decides that if she is to journey back to Chu in the afterlife, she will need not only provisions, chariots, and servant figurines, but also an army for protection. She resolves to introduce the practice of burying soldier figurines, a tradition not seen before. On the anniversary of Zhai Li's death, Mi Yue journeys to his relocated tomb at the foot of Lishan.

She tells him that she had moved his grave there years ago and renamed the mountain "Lishan" (using Zhai Li's "Li" character) as a lasting tribute. She declares that this site will become the imperial burial ground for all subsequent Qin kings, beginning with her own tomb, signifying her desire to remain near him "for a very long time" in the afterlife.

She actively oversees the creation of these new figurines, noting the distinct features of Qin soldiers, such as their black attire and central topknots, versus Chu soldiers with their red and green robes and side topknots. She even corrects a craftsman who fashioned a Chu soldier with a Qin hairstyle. After Mi Yue's passing, eighteen years later, the thirteen-year-old Ying Zheng ascends to the throne. Twenty-six years into his reign, the state of Qin successfully unifies all of China. King Ying Zheng then proclaims himself Emperor, becoming known to history as Qin Shi Huang, thus realizing Mi Yue's enduring vision for a unified realm.

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