The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 11 Recap
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During a birthday celebration for Wei Mi Ren, Nan Hou, feigning kindness, presented her with generous gifts. Prior to King Huai's arrival, Nan Hou suggested that the hall was too dim for a feast. She advised Wei Mi Ren to light the magnificent Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Lamp, subtly implying it would also help mask any "deficiencies" Wei Mi Ren might have by placing it behind her. Trusting Nan Hou, Wei Mi Ren went to retrieve the lamp from her chambers.
Just as Wei Mi Ren left, King Huai entered. Nan Hou, feigning distress, vaguely mentioned that Wei Mi Ren was fetching the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Lamp, which, she implied, Wei Mi Ren had forcefully demanded from her. Nan Hou then maliciously divulged Wei Mi Ren's supposed reason for wanting the lamp: "for odor removal," painting it as a profound disrespect towards King Huai.
The King, recalling Wei Mi Ren's recent peculiar gestures and nose-covering during their intimate moments, including her earlier remark about liking "to flirt with my eyes" while holding a fan, grew furious. Later, during the banquet, the oblivious Wei Mi Ren continued to shield her nose with her fan and flowers, neither eating nor drinking. King Huai's rage boiled over.
He directly accused her of being bothered by a "stench" and, in a fit of uncontrollable anger, commanded his guards to seize Wei Mi Ren and cruelly cut off her nose, despite her pleas of innocence. The following morning, after court adjourned, Huang Xie met Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan courageously addressed the brutal punishment inflicted upon Wei Mi Ren in court.
He argued that such an act would severely damage relations between Chu and Wei and urged King Huai to consider the broader diplomatic consequences, insisting that an explanation be offered to the Wei envoy. However, another minister, Jin Shang, scornfully dismissed Qu Yuan's suggestion, deeming it an unnecessary humiliation for the King over a mere nose injury.
King Huai, deaf to Qu Yuan's reasoning, angrily declared the matter a private affair of his harem, irrelevant to state politics or the six-nation alliance, and abruptly adjourned the court. Qu Yuan informed Huang Xie that the King was in no mood to listen, and Mi Yue's rescue would have to be postponed. Meanwhile, Aunt Kui discovered Mi Yue was gravely ill and imprisoned in Yue Hua palace. She quickly informed Huang Xie and went to notify Mi Shu.
Upon hearing the news, Huang Xie immediately rushed to Yue Hua palace, forcing his way past guards who stated they were acting on Wei Hou’s orders. He drew his sword and fought his way into Mi Yue’s chambers. Simultaneously, Mi Shu sought an audience with Wei Hou, who spoke of Mi Shu's auspicious marital prospects with Zhao Hou Yong.
Mi Shu subtly leveraged this, appealing to Wei Hou's maternal affections and warning of the reputational damage to the Chu royal family if Mi Yue, a princess, were allowed to die alone and unattended. Mi Yin, eavesdropping, brazenly interrupted, accusing Mi Yue of being a troublemaker who had bewitched Huang Xie and corrupted Mi Shu, suggesting Mi Yue's death would be a relief. Mi Shu, infuriated, vehemently silenced Mi Yin, suspecting her involvement in Mi Yue's current plight.
Inside Yue Hua palace, Huang Xie found Mi Yue barely clinging to life. As he attempted to carry her out, more guards appeared, leading to a struggle in which Huang Xie was wounded. Just in time, Mi Shu arrived and imperiously commanded the guards to retreat. Mi Yue weakly informed Mi Shu that the water offered to her was poisoned. When Mi Shu demanded a female doctor, her maid hesitated, fearing Wei Hou's wrath.
In a desperate act of solidarity, Mi Shu defiantly drank the poisoned water herself. Terrified, the maid immediately reported the alarming events to Wei Hou: Huang Xie's intrusion, Mi Shu's presence, and her consumption of the tainted food and drink. Enraged, Wei Hou interrogated Mi Yin, who confessed to poisoning Mi Yue’s food to eliminate what she saw as a troublesome influence on Wei Hou and Mi Shu.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Wei Hou immediately dispatched Female doctor Zhi to Yue Hua palace to attend to Mi Shu, and by extension, Mi Yue. Female doctor Zhi, observing Mi Yue, noted her extraordinary resilience despite the severe poisoning, attributing it to "God's will" that her life should continue. She provided Mi Yue with a potent antidote, cautioning that it would induce fever and blood vomiting but ultimately aid in recovery.
Mi Shu then declared her unwavering commitment to Mi Yue, stating she would remain in Yue Hua palace, sharing Mi Yue's food and lodging to deter any further assassination attempts. Informed of Mi Shu's resolute decision, Wei Hou, concerned for her daughter's safety, ordered the servants to meticulously attend to both Mi Shu and Mi Yue, threatening severe punishment for any lapses, and discreetly instructed them to monitor Mi Yin's actions.
Over the next two months, with the dedicated care of Huang Xie and Mi Shu, Mi Yue gradually recovered. During this time, Huang Xie tenderly nursed Mi Yue, providing her with water and staying by her side. Mi Shu also diligently fed Mi Yue nourishing porridge. As Mi Yue regained her strength, she began to make a sachet for Huang Xie.
She expressed her profound gratitude to Mi Shu, acknowledging her sister's self-sacrifice in drinking the poisoned water, and recalling how Mi Shu had also saved her life in the past. Mi Shu, in turn, complimented Mi Yue and Huang Xie as a "perfect match." One day, in a moment of tender intimacy, Huang Xie confessed his deep devotion, proclaiming Mi Yue was his very life and promising to always be by her side.
Mi Yue, moved, vowed to repay him for a lifetime, to which Huang Xie replied that a single lifetime was "too little." They then solemnly pledged to be together "next life and next life and next life," reciting the ancient vow, "We will hold hand and grow old." Two months after King Huai’s initial proposal, Qin King Ying Si returned to Ying Du, determined to marry Princess Mi Shu.
He acknowledged Zhang Yi's successful manipulation in estranging Chu and Wei through the Wei Mi Ren incident, declaring that Zhang Yi had passed his test and proved his strategic brilliance, remarking that "sometimes a person's nose is stronger than tens of thousands of soldiers and horses." Zhang Yi informed Qin King that Zhao Hou Yong had also sent an envoy, residing in the same Post, to propose to Princess Mi Shu.
Recognizing the challenge, Zhang Yi advised Qin King to prioritize "love" over mere gifts and subtly suggested that their mutual affection for Mi Shu should be publicized, especially to the Zhao envoy, to deter Zhao Hou Yong. He urged Qin King to act swiftly and decisively to secure the marriage.
Back in the Chu court, ministers debated the fragility of the six-nation alliance, with Jin Shang arguing that the alliance was built on hypocrisy and that nations like Han were secretly negotiating with Qin. He championed Zhao Hou Yong's proposal for Mi Shu as a means to solidify the alliance, but King Huai remained undecided, stating he needed more time to deliberate.
