Resumo do episódio 2 de The Legend of Mi Yue
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Mi Yue’s quick thinking helped her mother, Xiang Shi, regain favor with King Wei of Chu, and Mi Yue herself frequently visited her father, deepening their bond. The Queen, however, grew increasingly agitated, lamenting that King Wei, after half a month away from the harem, had broken his promise to dine with her, choosing instead to visit Xiang Shi, whom she derisively called a "cheap maid" and accused of using "fox charm."
Meanwhile, Mi Yue innocently told King Wei that her mother worried his frequent visits to her might displease "someone," but King Wei dismissed the concern, stating only his happiness mattered. Mi Yue also shared her mother’s advice against eating others’ food, but concluded it was acceptable from her own father. King Wei was amused and cherished his time with Mi Yue, later sending her off to her palace before going to spend the night with Xiang Shi.
Soon after, King Wei was informed that the states of Qi, Wei, and Yue had formed an alliance to attack Chu. Enraged, King Wei declared his intention to personally lead the army to first strike Yue, then move north. He instructed his officials, including Zhao Yang and Qu Yuan, to make swift preparations for the grand campaign. Just as he finalized his plans, a palace attendant announced that Xiang Shi was pregnant again.
King Wei was overjoyed, deeming it an auspicious sign for his upcoming war, and expressed particular affection for Xiang Shi. The Queen was furious upon hearing of Xiang Shi’s pregnancy, viewing it as a blatant attempt to secure greater favor through a child.
Recalling how Mi Yue's favor had previously elevated Xiang Shi, and despite her servant Daimao's attempts to reassure her that Xiang Shi’s low birth meant she could never compare to the Queen, the Queen resolved to imitate this success by visiting King Wei with her own daughter, Mi Shu, bringing his favorite desserts.
Mi Shu, however, was terrified of her father, describing his face as "fierce," which earned her a scolding from the Queen about the proper demeanor of a first Princess. Before they could reach King Wei, Ju Ji intercepted them, proudly announcing that King Wei had decreed she would manage all of Xiang Shi’s affairs during her pregnancy, effectively preventing the Queen from interfering.
Inside the palace, Mi Yue was playfully massaging King Wei’s back, when the Queen entered and sternly reprimanded Mi Yue for her "imprudent" behavior in front of the King. King Wei, however, defended Mi Yue, praising her for her filial piety. The Queen presented Mi Shu's desserts, subtly complaining about King Wei's infrequent visits to the harem and hinting at discontent among other concubines. King Wei saw through her veiled accusations.
Attempting to get Mi Shu to greet him, King Wei noticed her fear, observing that she was unlike Mi Yue. Mi Yue, realizing Mi Shu was her older sister, eagerly invited her to play. King Wei, finding the idea delightful, gave his permission. Outside, Mi Yue and Mi Shu had a joyous time playing.
Mi Yue, after mimicking farting sounds with Mi Shu, explained the concept of "reciprocity is proper etiquette," insisting that if she was to bow to Mi Shu as the "first Princess," then Mi Shu should also bow to her. The Queen, witnessing this playful exchange, was horrified. She deemed Mi Yue "cunning and ill-mannered," ordering her to kneel and apologize to Mi Shu.
But King Wei intervened, dismissing it as innocent child’s play and praising Mi Yue's fearless and charming nature, remarking that she would have an extraordinary future if only she were a boy. The day before King Wei’s departure for war, Xiang Shi successfully gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
King Wei was ecstatic, immediately naming the child Rong, promoting Xiang Shi to the rank of Fei (concubine), granting her Zhang Hua Terrace, and showering her with luxurious silks and fine clothes. Before leaving, King Wei advised Mi Yue to be a "good little tiger" and entrusted the entire management of the harem to the Queen, who vowed to uphold her duty. The Queen, however, harbored dark intentions.
She ordered her trusted servant, Daimao, to apply a substance to the King’s gift of new clothes for Xiang Shi. The next morning, Xiang Shi awoke to a severe rash on her neck. The Queen quickly arrived, dramatically declared it a "foul disease," and, over Xiang Shi’s desperate protests and Mi Yue’s cries, had her forcibly removed from the palace, claiming it was to prevent further infection.
Xiang Shi awoke to find herself in a squalid, dimly lit hut, realizing with despair that she was no longer in the palace. Her attendants were gone, replaced by a disheveled ruffian named Wei Jia, who brazenly claimed the hut as his home. Wei Jia, despite Xiang Shi’s protests that she was the King’s concubine and her warnings about her supposed "foul disease," was undeterred, dismissing her threats and asserting his own "rotten life."
He then assaulted her, leaving Xiang Shi to weep in silent humiliation. Three years passed. Mi Yue had grown into a tall, lively girl, though her free-spirited nature and lack of formal supervision meant she hardly fit the image of a typical princess. One day, Aunt Kui found Mi Yue playfully climbing a tree, scolding her for her un-princess-like behavior and warning of potential punishment.
Mi Yue, however, found court life stifling, wishing for the freedom of birds that flew beyond the palace walls. Meanwhile, she snuck into the kitchen to steal some pastries. There, she encountered Huang Xie, a polite and intelligent disciple of Qu Yuan, who was waiting to collect offerings. When the cook discovered Mi Yue's theft and chased her, Huang Xie subtly tripped the cook, allowing Mi Yue to escape.
Mi Yue thanked Huang Xie for his help, admiring his "gentlemanly" refusal to tolerate bullying. Huang Xie, in turn, was impressed by Mi Yue’s ingenuity, particularly her innovative whip, which she had modified with a small pouch to launch stones at targets both near and far. Mi Yue taught Huang Xie how to wield the whip. Huang Xie then introduced Mi Yue to his revered master, Qu Yuan, whom he described as "the best in the world, omnipotent."
Mi Yue, with her characteristic wit, declared herself Qu Yuan's disciple, reasoning that such a man must naturally be her master. Amused, and recalling the palace rumors of Mi Yue being a "supreme star" (though Mi Yue corrected him, saying she was the "moon, not a star"), Qu Yuan accepted her as his student. Later, Mi Yue and Huang Xie joined a group of princesses playing a pot-throwing game for honey pastry stakes.
The other princesses, however, refused to acknowledge Mi Yue's victory and outright cheated. When the daughter of Princess Qi began to insult Mi Yue, calling her a "wild child" because her mother was a "dowry maid" who had been "driven out" due to a "nasty disease," Mi Yue retaliated by striking the girl with a small stone from her whip, calling the girl and her mother "wild dogs."
Mi Shu intervened, reprimanding the Princess of Qi's daughter and defending Mi Yue as her own sister. Mi Yue confided in Aunt Kui about her longing for her mother. Moved by Mi Yue’s persistent sadness and her constant questioning of her mother's mysterious absence, Aunt Kui secretly took Mi Yue to visit Xiang Shi.
They found Xiang Shi living in desperate poverty in the small, filthy hut, having borne another son, Xiao Ran, to Wei Jia, and enduring years of brutal abuse. Xiang Shi, worn and resigned, told Mi Yue that she could not return to the palace, having lied that her illness was cured.
She explained to Aunt Kui that she had to "endure for the children" and thanked them for the aid that kept her and Xiao Ran alive, especially since Xiao Ran was currently ill and she had no money for a doctor. Just then, Wei Jia burst in, cursing Xiang Shi for his gambling losses and trying to snatch the money Aunt Kui had brought for Xiao Ran’s medical treatment.
Mi Yue fiercely tried to protect her mother, even biting Wei Jia, but Aunt Kui, realizing their powerlessness, forcibly pulled Mi Yue away, leaving Xiang Shi to suffer at Wei Jia’s hands. News of King Wei's triumphant return from the Xu campaign soon reached the palace. He was met by a grand procession of his family and court officials.
King Wei acknowledged the Queen's efforts in managing the palace during his absence, and while he learned that the other concubine, Yue Meiren, had given birth to a beautiful princess, the Queen falsely informed him that Xiang Shi had contracted a "foul disease" shortly after his departure, was sent out of the palace, and tragically "soon passed away." King Wei expressed sorrow over Xiang Shi’s supposed demise. Later, as King Wei was drinking alone, Mi Yue appeared.
Overjoyed to see his "little tiger" grown so tall, he reiterated his regret about her mother’s death. But Mi Yue corrected him, revealing that her mother was, in fact, "still alive." She recounted how she had recently seen Xiang Shi living in a small, wretched hut, being beaten by an evil man. Shocked by this revelation, King Wei immediately ordered a thorough investigation into the matter, promising to uncover the truth. Following his command, palace guards located Wei Jia’s dwelling, swiftly executed Wei Jia, and brought Xiang Shi back to the palace.
