Resumo do episódio 43 de The Legend of Mi Yue
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Meng Ying learned from her maid that Su Qin was leaving Xianyang and quickly ordered a carriage to intercept him. She arrived at the East Gate, where a pawnbroker explained that Su Qin, having received no feedback on his policies and run out of money, had pawned his fur coat and was departing on a Han merchant carriage. Meng Ying, suspecting the pawnbroker of extortion, quickly continued her pursuit.
Meng Ying's attendants tried to stop Su Qin's carriage, but he urged the driver to continue. She then pursued the carriage herself, drawing a sword to force him to stop and pulling him down from the vehicle. Meng Ying expressed deep regret, blaming herself for not fulfilling her promise to help him gain King of Qin's recognition. Su Qin reassured her, stating that his lack of success was his own doing.
He expressed sympathy for her, acknowledging her loss of country, husband, and the painful separation from her son, who had been abducted by Zhao. Su Qin then revealed a strategy to resolve her son's predicament and Qin's siege.
He proposed that by inciting civil unrest in Yan through Qi (as Yan Wang Kuai's son, Prince Ping, was a hostage in Qi), both Qin and Zhao could then intervene to install Gongzi Zhi as the new King of Yan, thus breaking the anti-Qin alliance. Meng Ying was astonished by his brilliant strategy but Su Qin remained resolute in his decision to leave.
He declared that he had burned all his policy proposals for King of Qin and would not return to Xianyang. As a parting gift, Meng Ying gave him back his fur coat, hoping it would offer him some warmth. After Su Qin's departure, Meng Ying explained to her maid that she had to respect his choice since his mind was made up.
Meng Ying, after parting ways with Su Qin, went to see King of Qin, pleading with him to recall the talented strategist. She presented Su Qin's intricate plan, which resonated with King of Qin, who noted its similarities to Zhang Yi's strategies and acknowledged Su Qin's capabilities. He initially agreed to dispatch someone to bring Su Qin back to Xianyang, promising to discuss the matter with his ministers and accelerate Qi's intervention in Yan.
However, Mi Shu arrived and intercepted the King's order to recall Su Qin. She argued that while Su Qin was talented, his skills were comparable to Zhang Yi's, and the court had already witnessed how "one mountain cannot hold two tigers" with Gong Sun Yan's departure. Mi Shu described Su Qin as arrogant and noted that his proposals, though eloquent, offered no new insights beyond Zhang Yi's.
She cautioned that bringing Su Qin into the court now might alienate Zhang Yi and cause political instability. Convinced by her reasoning, King of Qin rescinded his decision to recall Su Qin. He praised Mi Shu for her wisdom and for prioritizing state affairs over personal grudges, likening her to virtuous queens of the past. Mi Shu, feigning humility, was delighted.
Her maid suggested that to further benefit her position and Gongzi Dang's future, the credit for stopping Su Qin should be subtly attributed to Mi Yue. Meng Ying soon learned that King of Qin had decided against recalling Su Qin. Believing Mi Yue was responsible for influencing King of Qin, Meng Ying grew resentful and refused to see Mi Yue, claiming to be unwell. Mi Yue made several attempts to visit Meng Ying but was consistently turned away.
Meanwhile, other palace concubines gossiped, attributing King of Qin's change of mind to Mi Yue's influence, supposedly to protect Zhang Yi's position. Mi Shu hosted a gathering for the palace concubines to enjoy music and celebrate the arrival of spring. Feigning concern, she inquired about Meng Ying's absence and well-being, to which Mi Yue confirmed that Meng Ying had refused her visits.
The concubines then openly discussed the circulating rumors that Mi Yue had deliberately prevented King of Qin from recalling Su Qin to preserve Zhang Yi’s status, severely criticizing Mi Yue’s character and loyalty. Mi Shu, maintaining her facade, then instructed her maid to send a skilled imperial physician to attend to Meng Ying’s supposed illness. Later, Mi Shu raised a toast to Mi Yue, affirming their bond of sisterhood, despite the undercurrents of animosity.
The historical narrative confirmed that in 317 BC, Qin forces, led by Chu Li Zi, achieved a decisive victory at Xiu Yu against the allied armies of Han, Zhao, and Wei, following their departure from Hangu Pass. This battle resulted in over 80,000 enemy casualties, the capture of Wei’s General Shen Cha and Zhao’s Prince Ke, and the death of Han’s Prince Huan.
This marked the final united assault on Qin by the allied states, solidifying Qin's dominance and making further resistance against its expansion impossible. King of Qin, pleased with the victory, discussed the upcoming rewards and his plan to send Zhang Yi on a diplomatic mission to the defeated states. Mi Yue subtly suggested that Zhang Yi begin his mission in Zhao, hoping it would help Meng Ying recover her son.
King of Qin also highlighted the significant contributions of Wei Ran and Gongzi Hua in the battle. Mi Yue expressed immense joy and pride at her brother Wei Ran's achievements. King of Qin elaborated on Wei Ran's bravery, recounting how he held off tens of thousands of allied soldiers with only five thousand men, securing a crucial ambush point.
He announced his intention to promote Wei Ran to General Pi and bestow upon him the title of Gongcheng, a higher honor than even General Sima Cuo had recommended, as part of his strategy to elevate talented young military leaders. Mi Yue, without false modesty, accepted the honor, stating that it was a deserved reward for Wei Ran’s military merit, not an act of favoritism, and expressed her full support for King of Qin's initiative to nurture new talent.
King of Qin then hinted at his next target: the Yiqu people. Mi Yue immediately understood that he intended to send the newly promoted Wei Ran to lead that campaign. King of Qin visited Mi Shu and Gongzi Dang, where Mi Shu’s maid recounted an incident where Gongzi Dang and Gongzi Zhuang both fell from their horses. While Gongzi Zhuang cried, Gongzi Dang remained stoic, shedding no tears.
King of Qin praised Gongzi Dang’s bravery, calling it a virtue of Qin people and a quality befitting a king, even admitting that he himself was a "great fighter" in his youth. Gongzi Dang, encouraged, boasted he could fight multiple boys, further pleasing King of Qin. Observing the stark difference between Gongzi Dang and his other sons, King of Qin remarked on Gongzi Dang's striking resemblance to himself in courage and kingly bearing.
To personally guide his development, King of Qin decreed that Gongzi Dang would move into the side halls of Chengming Hall to pursue his studies. Mi Shu was secretly overjoyed, recognizing this as a crucial step towards Gongzi Dang's eventual ascension as Crown Prince. To further secure her son's future, Mi Shu decided to send generous gifts of 500 gold and 100 bolts of Chu silk to both Gan Mao and Chu Li Zi.
She instructed her maid to convey that the gifts were from Gongzi Dang, who was passionately interested in military affairs and hoped to receive their esteemed guidance. Mi Shu specifically noted Gan Mao’s Chu origins and his tutelage under Master Shi Ju, emphasizing the importance of cultivating close ties with influential figures like him and Chu Li Zi, who, as Gongzi Dang's imperial uncle and Left Shuchang, held significant sway with King of Qin.
In the royal garden, Gongzi Tong and Gongzi Ji were playing with Gongzi Tong’s beloved puppy, Lu-er. Gongzi Dang, who had just argued with his attendant about refusing to study the classic texts like Zhou Li and poetry in favor of military books, appeared and pushed Gongzi Tong to take his dog. Gongzi Tong confronted Gongzi Dang, protesting that "Brother Dang pushed Brother Tong first." Gongzi Dang, asserting his status as the legitimate eldest son, pushed Gongzi Tong again.
When Lu-er bit Gongzi Dang, he flew into a rage and violently threw the puppy, killing it instantly. Gongzi Tong was devastated, weeping over his dead dog, while Gongzi Ji stood terrified. Gongzi Tong himself was injured from being pushed. Fan Changshi was heartbroken over Gongzi Tong's injury and the cruel death of his dog. Her maid, also distressed, noted Gongzi Dang’s alarming "fierceness."
Gongzi Tong, despite his young age, vowed to avenge his dog when he grew older, a sentiment that worried Fan Changshi due to Gongzi Dang’s status as the legitimate prince. Meanwhile, Mi Yue and Gongzi Ji also discussed the incident. Moved by his brother's plight, Gongzi Ji offered his two small yellow birds to Gongzi Tong as a gesture of comfort. Mi Yue praised Gongzi Ji's kindness and promised him a treat.
Later, Hui'er, Mi Yue's maid, visited Fan Changshi, bringing a box of "Shenxian powder"—a potent medicine for healing wounds—assuring her that the powder would prevent scarring. Hui'er also delivered Gongzi Ji's gift of the yellow birds. Fan Changshi expressed deep gratitude, promising to personally bring Gongzi Tong to thank Mi Yue once he recovered. She reflected on the importance of remembering kindness from some individuals, while recognizing the necessity of keeping a distance from others.
Mi Shu invited Mi Yue to her palace to discuss the art of flower arrangement. Mi Yue demonstrated her exquisite skill, creating a beautiful display that earned Mi Shu’s admiration. As they conversed, Mi Shu brought up Gongzi Dang, mentioning his diligent studies in Chengming Hall and remarking on his "kingly demeanor." She feigned concern that King of Qin might be overly fond of him, fearing any misstep could lead to disappointment.
Mi Yue, in turn, spoke of the "five virtues" required of a true king—courage, wisdom, benevolence, trustworthiness, and loyalty—subtly implying Gongzi Dang's shortcomings. She then directly confronted Mi Shu about the incident in the garden, detailing how Gongzi Dang had injured Gongzi Tong and brutally killed his puppy. Mi Shu’s maid attempted to defend Gongzi Dang, claiming Gongzi Tong had provoked him.
Mi Shu herself dismissed the affair as a trivial children's quarrel, even scoffing at Gongzi Tong for being older yet losing to Gongzi Dang. Mi Yue then candidly warned Mi Shu that Gongzi Dang possessed a "fierce aura." Mi Shu became displeased, accusing Mi Yue of "fussing over little things." Though she grudgingly promised to reprimand Gongzi Dang, her annoyance was evident. As Mi Yue departed, Mi Shu's maid criticized Mi Yue, asserting that her remarks were fueled by jealousy over King of Qin's favoritism towards Gongzi Dang.
