The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 19 Recap
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The grand wedding ceremony for King Ying Si and Mi Shu began with a performance of the Qin warriors' dance. Mi Shu watched intently, impressed by its bravery, remarking that "dance" and "martial arts" share the same origin. Lady Wei (Wei Yan) then seized the opportunity to subtly provoke Mi Shu, asking if she knew of Chu’s songs and dances. Lady Wei insinuated that Chu’s dances involved "pretending to be gods and ghosts."
Mi Yue quickly rose to Mi Shu's defense, retorting that there are also "half-human, half-ghost" witches who stir up trouble, implying Lady Wei might be one. She then offered to present a Chu mountain ghost dance, cleverly diffusing the tension. The King granted her request. Later that night, King Ying Si presented Mi Shu with the imperial seal, symbolizing her status as Queen and tasking her with managing the entire harem.
Mi Shu expressed that she treasured his sincere heart more than the seal. Ying Si reaffirmed his love, recalling how she captured his heart when he rescued her in the East Market. He advised her to be a virtuous and self-restrained role model for Qin women, prioritizing Qin's interests above all, and to maintain a harmonious harem, as he detested the infighting and jealousy among palace women.
Mi Shu pledged to follow his wishes and not let the harem trouble him. They embraced. Outside, Mi Yue, Meng Zhao shi, and Jing Shi, as accompanying maids, knelt by the door as custom dictated for the first three nights. Meng Zhao shi proposed taking shifts, subtly vying for the second half of the night, hoping for a chance to serve the King after he concluded his time with the Queen.
Jing Shi confronted her, but Mi Yue intervened, remarking that the King likely wouldn't call any of them in to serve. She volunteered for the first half, allowing the others to rest. As dawn broke, Mi Yue found King Ying Si already up, practicing swordsmanship with Supervisor Mu (Mu Xin), a long-standing routine even on his wedding day. Mi Yue complimented his formidable martial arts skills, but the King gently told her to return to rest with Mi Shu.
When Mi Shu awoke and asked for the King, Mi Yue explained his early morning habits. Mi Shu confessed her inner turmoil; despite becoming Queen, she felt anxious. She had wanted to inform the King about the poisoning incident in Wu Guan but feared displeasing him with talk of harem conflicts. Mi Yue reassured her that there would be ample time in the future. Mi Shu, feeling her duty as Queen, then got ready to serve the King.
However, Ying Si, on his way to handle government affairs, declined her offer of breakfast, promising to dine with her at noon before attending the ancestral temple. He also mentioned that the concubines would pay their respects the following day. In her quarters, Mi Yue introduced her newly chosen personal maids, Xiang Er and Hui Er, to Aunt Kui and her brother, Wei Ran.
She instructed them to uphold the Qin Palace rules, emphasizing that "prosperity for one is for all, a loss for one is a loss for all." Mi Yue then explained her choice of young and inexperienced maids, anticipating Aunt Kui's unvoiced concerns. She explained that while cleverness was good, honesty and sincerity were paramount.
She believed that while clumsiness could be taught, a lack of integrity could not be remedied, especially given the cunning nature of maids in the Chu Palace. Preparing for the concubines’ official greetings, Mi Shu discussed the daunting power of the Wei clan within the Qin court and harem with Mi Yue. Lady Wei was the former Queen's sister and mother to the King's eldest son, Gongzi Yinghua.
Wei Shaoshi was also Lady Wei's clan sister, and even the Grand Mentor Gongsun Yan was from Wei. Mi Yue advised Mi Shu to treat all concubines equally in her upcoming rewards, specifically recommending against giving Lady Wei preferential treatment. To do so, Mi Yue argued, would be perceived as fear and would create gossip. Mi Shu agreed, deciding that all gifts would be identical to establish her authority as the new Queen and demonstrate impartiality.
Mi Yue also advised Mi Shu to observe concubines like Madam Tang (mother of Gongzi Huan, a senior figure who served the King since his princely days) and Wei Liangren (known for her cautious demeanor) carefully. The concubines assembled in Jiaofeng Hall to greet Mi Shu. Lady Wei, ostensibly leading the introductions, subtly tried to undermine Mi Shu by reminiscing about the hall's former occupant, her sister, the deceased Queen.
She highlighted how every item in the hall, and even the specific "thousand core incense" burnt, was a relic of her sister, and lamented how "things are the same but the people have changed." Mi Yue interjected, pointing out Lady Wei's apparent confusion, reminding her that today was for greeting the new Queen, not worshipping the deceased. Lady Wei then proceeded with the introductions, presenting Madam Tang, Wei Liangren, Lady Guo, Fan Shaoshi (who was pregnant), and Wei Shaoshi.
Mi Shu, in turn, introduced her own accompanying maids: Mi Yue, Meng Zhao shi, and Jing Shi. As gifts were presented, Wei Shaoshi openly questioned the equal distribution, arguing that Lady Wei, given her former status, deserved more. Mi Shu firmly countered that the allocation of gifts was solely the King and Queen's prerogative, not for others to dictate.
Lady Wei then offered Mi Shu a cup of exquisite tea in a fragile, broken teacup, a cherished relic of the former Queen. Mi Yue, seeing through the veiled disrespect, deliberately knocked the cup to the ground, shattering it. When Wei Shaoshi accused Mi Yue of disrespecting the deceased, Mi Yue retorted that bringing out a sacred relic for casual use was the true act of disrespect.
Mi Shu further reinforced Mi Yue's stance, asserting that different individuals possess different forms of leadership, and a new Queen must be amiable yet impartial to prevent chaos. Lady Wei, now cornered, apologized. Seizing the opportunity, Mi Shu requested King Ying Si, who arrived at that moment, to grant all of the former Queen's belongings in Jiaofeng Hall to the Wei sisters, fulfilling their "longing for her by seeing her things."
Mi Shu then declared her intention to renovate and redecorate the hall according to her own preferences. Ying Si readily agreed, leaving the Wei sisters visibly shocked and dismayed. Later, in Qingliang Hall, Mi Shu praised Mi Yue’s intelligence, admitting she would have struggled against the Wei sisters without her help. Mi Yue humbly attributed the Wei sisters' deference to Mi Shu's new status.
Mi Shu expressed her desire for a peaceful harem, stating she wasn't jealous but simply loathed those who schemed against her. Mi Yue, however, warned that the Wei sisters' ambitions were boundless. Mi Shu then light-heartedly recounted the list of hundreds of items being moved to the Wei sisters' quarters, anticipating their forced mourning. Mi Yue suggested that Mi Shu should find concrete evidence of their malicious intent to fully eliminate them.
Mi Shu also expressed a wish to brighten the austere Qin Palace with a touch of Chu culture. Mi Yue proposed distributing Chu silk brocades to the concubines and having new clothes made for everyone, and redecorating Jiaofeng Hall in the Chu style. She also advised Mi Shu to use these gifts to build alliances with more trustworthy concubines like Madam Tang and Wei Liangren. Mi Shu once more asked if Mi Yue would consider serving the King.
Mi Yue responded by recounting the story of Zhuangzi’s divine turtle, which preferred to live freely in the mud rather than be preserved as a revered bone in a temple. She expressed her desire to be a "turtle in the mud," seeking freedom, and reiterated her wish to leave Qin with Aunt Kui and Wei Ran in three years. Mi Shu, though disappointed by Mi Yue's choice to not pursue a higher position, accepted her decision.
After Mi Yue left, Dai Mao attempted to sow discord, accusing Mi Yue of overshadowing Mi Shu. Mi Shu, however, defended Mi Yue, stating that Mi Yue helped her and did not seek favor or status.
