The Legend of Mi Yue Episódio 29 Resumo e Enredo

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Servants busily prepared Mi Shu as the Grand Eunuch Mu Jian announced the King of Qin would soon arrive at Jiao Fang Hall. Mi Shu chose a LanTian Jade hairpin, a gift from the King, over her Chu gold hairpin. She reflected that people must learn to adapt, like water, which is soft but can grind stone. She sought to protect her motherland without displeasing the King, striving to act in accordance with the circumstances.

Her maids speculated that the King's affection for Mi Yue might be fading, but Mi Shu disagreed, believing the King's recent avoidance of Mi Yue indicated not disinterest, but a deeper, more deliberate concern, perhaps to avoid conflict with her. The King of Qin arrived, in high spirits from the Quartet Embassy. He shared an idea from Zhang Yi: copper boxes would be placed outside the embassy, and each advisor would receive bamboo sticks.

During daily debates, attendees would place their sticks in the box of the scholar they supported. The two scholars with the most sticks would then confiscate and equally divide the sticks from the two with the fewest, doubling their seats in future debates. The King found the results of this first day fascinating. Mi Shu, however, found this idea frivolous, likening it to gambling with matters of state.

The King countered that the world itself is a gamble, and philosophers often gamble with the fate of nations. He confessed his preference for bold and unconventional individuals, noting Mi Shu's rigid nature. Mi Shu retorted that the King always favored the unique and eccentric. The King observed that despite being sisters, Mi Shu and Mi Yue had vastly different temperaments, with Mi Yue being adventurous.

He predicted Mi Yue would be delighted by Zhang Yi's scheme and urged Mi Shu to support her sister. Mi Shu felt disheartened by the King's words. The King then informed Mi Shu of his impending 3-5 day absence for the summer sacrifice at Nanjiao, leaving her in charge of the harem, with a particular emphasis on managing Princess Meng Ying's marriage.

Mi Shu voiced her concern that Meng Ying did not understand the King's intentions, and that Mi Yue had openly challenged her on the matter, creating difficulties for her. When asked for her opinion, Mi Shu praised the King's foresight in choosing the King of Yan and dismissed Meng Ying's reluctance as typical pre-marital jitters, assuring him she would follow his commands. The King expressed his relief, noting Mi Shu's understanding.

Mi Shu stated her desire to ease the King's burdens. The King complimented her beauty and the LanTian Jade hairpin, but also noted her preference for Qin's jade over its coarse grains. Mi Shu explained her delicate constitution made the grains hard to digest. The King reassured her about the rice supply but admitted his own preference for the more filling grains.

Mi Shu offered him homemade snacks made from Qin produce: yam millet porridge and jujube cake, which she described as warming and soothing. The King, feeling hungry, asked for them to be served. Mi Yue found Meng Ying in despair, refusing to eat. She urged the princess to care for herself, but Meng Ying felt her father was trying to take her life and wished him to do so.

Meng Ying lamented that the Queen had promised to intercede but failed, leaving her with no one to help. Mi Yue encouraged her not to give up hope, believing someone could persuade the King. Meng Ying, after some thought, realized Lady Ying was her only hope and immediately requested food from her maid, Qing Qing. Meng Ying sought out Lady Ying, who was playing the zither.

Lady Ying invited her to sit, urging her to cast aside her sorrows and enjoy the music, reminding her that life's joys are fleeting, unlike endless sorrows. Meng Ying confessed her deep unhappiness. Lady Ying then led her to a secluded spot and allowed her to weep freely. Meng Ying tearfully pleaded with Lady Ying to speak to the King, convinced his respect for her would lead him to revoke the marriage decree.

Lady Ying explained that the King's respect stemmed from her role as his elder sister, a maternal figure, and his lingering guilt. She recounted her own forced marriage to the King of Wei by her father, King Xiao, for a political alliance. Later, during a war with Wei, she was forced by the King of Qin to betray her husband and provide Qin with Wei's military intelligence, which led to a Qin victory.

This act made her a traitor, punishable by death, but the King of Qin exchanged five cities for her life. Lady Ying stressed that kings, though capable of tenderness, never hesitate when the empire's welfare is at stake, viewing such sacrifices as unavoidable. Meng Ying felt that both her grandfather and father had never truly cherished them, seeing them only as sacrifices for their ambition.

Lady Ying corrected her, explaining that these "sacrifices" were the relinquishment of their most cherished bonds for the sake of the country. She emphasized that the King's affection for Meng Ying and his decision to marry her off both stemmed from her identity as his flesh and blood, vital for the state. Meng Ying defiantly refused to be a princess, wanting to live with Lady Ying.

Lady Ying replied that her own comfortable life was a gift from the King, and unlike herself who had Qin as a fallback when she left Wei, Meng Ying now had no escape. To advise retreat would be like telling her to jump off a cliff, urging her to consider her situation carefully. Afterwards, Mi Yue inquired why Lady Ying, the most insightful woman in Qin, would advise Meng Ying to accept such a fate.

Lady Ying explained that just as royal princes die on battlefields, royal women marrying into foreign states fight another kind of war, sacrificing themselves, their lives, and their emotions. Mi Yue asked if a king must be so heartless. Lady Ying replied that an empire and true feelings cannot be had at the same time.

Lady Ying questioned what kind of "heart" Mi Yue expected, citing historical examples of indulgent kings like King You of Zhou or King Zhou who lost their empires. She pointed out that those who lose their land cannot even protect their own lives, leaving no room for grievances. Mi Yue sensed a hidden reluctance in Lady Ying's words. Lady Ying responded that the King's duty was to protect his empire, and hers was to preserve her true nature.

Mi Yue praised Lady Ying's profound wisdom. Lady Ying, however, said such wisdom comes only from immense hardship and hoped Mi Yue would never have to experience it. Yong Rui later visited Lady Ying, noting Meng Ying's departure as merely another sorrowful event in the palace. Lady Ying commented that it was better to have no expectations than to suffer disappointment.

Yong Rui lamented Meng Ying's lost youth, but Lady Ying expressed confidence that Meng Ying, once she understood her duty, would align herself wholeheartedly with her father's will. Meng Ying knelt before the King of Qin, announcing she had thought everything through. The King asked what she had realized. Meng Ying stated that as a Princess of Qin, she held a revered position without contributing, enjoying privilege without labor, which left her uneasy.

The King asked if she was willing to marry the King of Yan. Meng Ying admitted her unwillingness but declared that if the empire required such an alliance, she would do so without hesitation. The King was pleased, calling her his true daughter who understood his heart. He recalled his own fear as a thirteen-year-old on his first battlefield, yet he pressed on without hesitation.

He instructed Meng Ying to be his "eyes, ears, and arms" in Yan, assuring her she would not be alone and that Qin would always be with her. He permitted her to weep before him but warned her never to show weakness to the Yan people. He proclaimed her his proudest daughter and promised unwavering support, asking her to send letters whenever needed. Meng Ying thanked her father. Meng Ying then bid farewell to Mi Yue.

She expressed uncertainty about when they would meet again, morbidly suggesting Mi Yue consider her dead if she didn't return, as being wed to an old king felt like a living death. Mi Yue urged her not to be so pessimistic and promised to visit if Meng Ying couldn't return. Meng Ying advised Mi Yue to take care of herself, observing that the Qin Palace was no less treacherous than Yan.

She revealed that she had taken Mi Yue to Lady Ying hoping they would bond and that Lady Ying could offer Mi Yue support after she was gone. She also gave Mi Yue an exit pass from the King, which she had specially requested, explaining it would make Mi Yue's life in the palace much easier. Mi Yue was deeply moved that Meng Ying, despite her own burdens, still thought of her.

Meng Ying concluded by saying she would no longer be able to help Mi Yue. Huang Xie, famished, wandered the streets, longing for rice cakes. He stumbled upon a commotion where a woman was arguing with a chicken seller. The woman had 50 coins and wanted 100 chickens, specifying fewer roosters, more hens, and the most chicks, but couldn't articulate the exact numbers. The seller, frustrated by the vague request, was on the verge of turning her away.

Huang Xie intervened, first clarifying the prices: roosters at 5 coins for two, hens at 3 coins for two, and chicks at 1 coin for six. He then swiftly calculated the precise order: 4 roosters, 18 hens, and 78 chicks, totaling 100 chickens for 50 coins. The woman and seller initially doubted him, but Yong Rui, who had been observing from a distance, stepped forward to confirm the calculation.

Impressed, the woman paid the seller and bought Huang Xie two rice cakes as he had requested. Yong Rui introduced himself and, recognizing Huang Xie's talent, invited him to his residence. Huang Xie, introducing himself as Huang Qian, accepted. At Yong Rui's mansion, Yong Rui urged Huang Xie to stay, highlighting Qin's need for talented individuals and mentioning Zhang Yi's rapid ascent to Prime Minister.

Huang Xie, however, politely declined, stating he was only in Qin to find someone and had no long-term plans, humbly calling himself a mere scholar. Yong Rui agreed to defer the discussion of a permanent stay. Later, Huang Xie inquired about the King of Qin's marriage to the Chu Princess several years prior, specifically asking about the ambush of the wedding party by the Yi Qu near Wu Guan.

Yong Rui explained that the Queen's dowry maid had bravely sacrificed herself to divert the attackers, allowing the Queen to escape. Huang Xie asked which of the three dowry maids had performed such a heroic act. Yong Rui identified her as Mi Yue, Mi Shu's half-sister, recounting how the King had ransomed her from the Yi Qu with 600 carriages of grain.

After her return to the palace, her intelligence and charm quickly won the King's favor, and she was conferred the title of Ba Zi. Yong Rui praised Mi Yue as an exceptional and rare talent. Huang Xie reacted with an incredulous "Impossible! She couldn't do such a thing!" When Yong Rui pressed him for an explanation, Huang Xie deflected and suggested they drink more wine.

Meng Ying departed for Yan, with the King of Qin, Lady Ying, and Mi Yue seeing her off. The King, seeing Meng Ying's melancholic state, felt a pang of sadness. He later visited Lady Ying at her temporary residence in the northern suburbs. Lady Ying noted his unusual detour, understanding that he only came to her when burdened with troubles.

The King admitted that only she truly understood his vulnerabilities, while others saw him as a ruthless ruler solely focused on power. Lady Ying acknowledged that marriage alliances were common and often involved mismatched partners, expressing hope that Meng Ying would eventually come to terms with her fate. The King confessed that Meng Ying's unhappiness pained him.

Lady Ying shared her own past hardships as the Queen of Wei, explaining that her current life of simple pleasures like fish, flowers, hunting, music, and winemaking was far happier. She even mentioned Yong Rui's praise for her fruit wine. The King fondly recalled her first, unpalatably sour wine as a child and how she had insisted he drink it, complimenting her improved skills now.

Lady Ying gently reminded him that no one dared to force the King to do anything anymore. The King mused on the swift passage of time, saying that although he now commanded an empire, he often yearned for those simpler bygone days. Mi Yue was working on clothes, wondering if they were too big. Aunt Kui reassured her that Wei Ran and Rong'er were growing quickly and would soon fit them.

Mi Yue expressed concern for Wei Ran, who had enlisted at a young age, but found comfort in knowing that General Sima Cuo was personally mentoring him, praising Wei Ran's ambition. She then worried about Rong'er, her older half-brother from Chu, who had grown into an adult but had not been granted a title by the King of Chu due to obstacles from Queen Wei. She fretted about his solitary and unsupported situation.

The Grand Eunuch Mu Jian arrived to deliver the King of Qin's decree: Mi Yue was summoned to Cheng Ming Hall to attend him that night. Mi Yue simply instructed her maids not to bother with elaborate preparations, stating that an ordinary dress would suffice.

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