The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 28 Recap
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Meng Ying and Mi Yue went to visit Lady Ying and Yong Rui. As they shared a drink, Meng Ying remarked on Lady Ying's free-spirited nature and her close bond with Yong Rui, who frequently visited. Yong Rui soon excused himself due to pressing matters, and Meng Ying offered to see him out.
Once they were alone, Lady Ying told Mi Yue that she had always found her to be the most ambitious among the Chu women King of Qin had married. She noted Mi Yue's rapid ascent in the palace and the King of Qin's continuous favoritism for over two months, which had sparked considerable gossip. Mi Yue, feeling anxious, asked Lady Ying for guidance.
Lady Ying explained that while the previous and current Queens were granted exclusive favor for over three months, it was their prerogative as principal wives. However, other concubines like Wei Furen, Guo Meiren, and Wei Liang Ren had rarely enjoyed such prolonged attention, usually for only about ten days. Lady Ying warned Mi Yue that her current level of favor, almost equaling the Queen's, was causing intense jealousy among the other palace women.
Mi Yue insisted her only intention was to serve the King of Qin faithfully. Lady Ying advised Mi Yue to avoid becoming complacent and making too many enemies. She pointed out that King of Qin's primary focus was on state affairs, leaving the harem vulnerable. To ensure her safety and well-being, Mi Yue must learn to "restrain her nature and know when to advance and retreat," always remembering the importance of "appropriate behavior."
Mi Yue thanked Lady Ying, promising to heed her advice. Lady Ying then suggested Meng Ying show Mi Yue around her northern palace. Later, Mu Supervisor arrived at Mi Yue's residence. Mi Yue's attendant claimed Mi Yue had been feeling unwell all morning. Mi Yue, feigning a minor illness, politely declined when Mu Supervisor informed her that King of Qin had summoned her for the night. She suggested another concubine could take her place, citing her own "thin fortune."
Meanwhile, Mi Shu, who had recently given birth to Gongzi Tong, lamented King of Qin's infrequent visits to Jiao Feng hall for dinner. Her maid noted that King of Qin had been spending most nights with Mi Yue. Mi Shu downplayed it, stating that Mi Yue had taken over attending King of Qin during Mi Shu's confinement and it was Mi Yue's duty to continue. However, Aunt Daimao expressed suspicion, hinting at Mi Yue overstepping her boundaries.
Mi Shu calmed her, reminding Aunt Daimao that King of Qin had restored her authority over the harem after Gongzi Tong's one-month celebration and that Mi Yue was busy organizing Mi Shu's dowry books in the library. Just then, a messenger arrived, announcing that King of Qin would dine with Mi Shu that evening, as Mi Yue was ill. Mi Shu immediately instructed Aunt Daimao to prepare a special Chu-style venison dish.
During dinner, King of Qin praised the dish, noting its unique flavors. Mi Shu seized the opportunity to suggest Mi Yue help her manage harem affairs, claiming she felt rusty and preoccupied with her newborn son. King of Qin acknowledged Mi Yue's intelligence but declined, stating Mi Yue was busy with the dowry books and that harem duties were Mi Shu's responsibility. He even suggested Meng Zhao Shi as an alternative helper. Mi Shu accepted his decision.
To her surprise, King of Qin then announced he would visit the "ill" Mi Yue before returning to Chengming hall for state matters. After he left, Aunt Daimao questioned Mi Shu's attempt to yield her authority, but Mi Shu clarified she was testing the King of Qin, whose response confirmed his intentions regarding her power.
When King of Qin arrived at Mi Yue's residence, he found her with her maids, admiring lanterns they had crafted from fireflies in coarse cloth bags. Mi Yue was planning to make more elaborate ones using thin gauze. King of Qin, seeing her active, immediately knew she was not ill. Mi Yue quickly had her maids bring honeysuckle water, then feigned a cough, blaming her "frequent headaches and low fevers" on the fluctuating weather.
King of Qin saw through her pretense and directly asked if she was tired of him or Chengming hall. Mi Yue denied any boredom, praising his kindness, but suggested he should spread his favor among the many other concubines in the palace. King of Qin deduced that Lady Ying must have advised Mi Yue during their recent visit, commenting that his sister, while good, had a tendency to meddle.
In court, King of Qin convened his ministers to discuss a marriage proposal from Yan. Gong Sun Yan argued against the alliance, citing Yan's small size, weak military, and meager resources, concluding it offered no benefit to Qin. Zhang Yi countered, asserting that Yan's very weakness made them eager for an alliance with Qin.
He proposed that a Qin-Yan marriage could help Qin resist Qi in the south and restrain the East Hu in the west, thereby mitigating Qin's geopolitical concerns. Chu Li Zi supported Zhang Yi's "befriend distant states and attack nearby ones" strategy, emphasizing Yan's distance and lack of direct conflict with Qin, unlike the long-standing enmity with East Hu and Qi.
King of Qin agreed, deeming the marriage beneficial and instructing his officials to invite the Yan envoy for further discussions the next day. Palace maids were heard gossiping, expressing concerns about Princess Meng Ying's marriage to a distant, harsh land. Meanwhile, Wei Changshi informed Wei Yan that Gong Sun Yan refused to return the copper tally.
When questioned about King of Qin's inevitable inquiry, Gong Sun Yan suggested they claim robbers had stolen it while transporting gifts to his home country. Wei Changshi proposed exposing Gong Sun Yan, but Wei Yan dismissed it as foolish, stating it wouldn't protect them from their own past transgressions, such as the Wu Guan assassination plot against the Queen. She decided to use the information to intimidate Gong Sun Yan.
Separately, Gong Sun Yan, expressing anger at Wei Yan, discussed the situation with an attendant. While he believed Wei Yan wouldn't immediately betray him due to her own severe crimes, he revealed that the Yiqu were deliberately complicating the copper tally matter. They were demanding food instead of treasure and even threatened to increase their grain demand from 500 to 800 carriages if negotiations dragged on.
Gong Sun Yan despaired, concluding the copper tally was likely lost and they needed a new plan. Mi Yue, wanting to prepare a valuable gift for Meng Ying's upcoming marriage, searched for a set of purple jade gold jewelry Mi Shu had given her. She also planned to embroider a wedding dress for Meng Ying. Then, selecting a delicate gold qilin piece, Mi Yue decided to gift it to Gongzi Tong for his 100-day celebration, noting its auspicious symbolism.
She visited Mi Shu, who was playing with her son. Mi Shu commented that Mi Yue's qilin was even more elegant than the gold piece King of Qin had given Gongzi Tong. Aunt Daimao, however, insinuated that the gift must have come from King of Qin due to Mi Yue's newfound favor. Mi Shu reflected on how their roles had reversed, as she used to be the one giving Mi Yue gifts.
Mi Yue briefly held Gongzi Tong, remarking on his unusual weight and naughtiness for a child of his age, comparing him to a one-year-old. After Aunt Daimao took Gongzi Tong away, Mi Yue informed Mi Shu that some of her dowry books were sorted and being translated into Qin script. She also mentioned recruiting new musicians through Yong Rui, as some from Chu had been lost. She invited Mi Shu to see the new musicians.
Mi Shu attempted to decline, citing her busy harem duties and care for Gongzi Tong. Mi Yue gently pressed, urging Mi Shu not to let minor matters create distance between them. Mi Shu eventually agreed to visit if time permitted. As Mi Yue continued organizing her books, Wei Liang Ren visited. Wei Liang Ren shared the news of Yan's marriage proposal for Meng Ying, clarifying that it was for the elderly Yan King, not the Crown Prince.
She revealed that the palace had kept this fact from Meng Ying, noting that Yan Crown Prince was already married with a child, while Yan King had recently lost his queen. Mi Yue was shocked, realizing Yan King was old enough to be Meng Ying's grandfather. Separately, Wei Changshi and Fan Changshi grumbled about being summoned by the Queen, before Meng Ying unexpectedly appeared.
Wei Changshi offered Meng Ying congratulations, then subtly mocked her by remarking that older men often know how to cherish wives more, implying Meng Ying would be well-loved by her aged future husband. Meng Ying, angered by their sarcasm, furiously left. Mi Shu then gathered the concubines to discuss Meng Ying's marriage, presenting it as beneficial for Qin.
The other concubines largely offered platitudes, agreeing with King of Qin and Mi Shu's decision, with some even suggesting the "sincere" Yan King and "beautiful" Meng Ying made a suitable match. Mi Yue, however, openly disagreed, calling Yan King "decrepit and old" and Meng Ying "young and youthful," deeming them an incompatible pair. She argued such a union would lead to emotional distance, not harmony, and questioned the notion of "fate" in this context.
She appealed to the other "experienced women" in the room. Wei Furen sarcastically suggested that only Mi Yue possessed such foresight. Mi Yue retorted that Mi Shu understood her frankness, unlike those with disingenuous intentions. In her room, Meng Ying was in a furious tantrum, refusing the marriage, revealing that Yan King was not only old but also had a "bad leg disability."
Mi Yue visited Meng Ying, assuring her that King of Qin had not yet issued a decree, leaving some room for change. Meng Ying, however, believed King of Qin was avoiding her out of guilt, convinced his past affection was false. Mi Yue promised to speak to King of Qin that night. True to her word, Mi Yue waited for Mu Supervisor to summon her to Chengming hall.
Her attendant returned with news that King of Qin had gone to Jiao Feng hall at dusk. Mi Yue realized King of Qin was intentionally avoiding her, anticipating her plea for Meng Ying. Despite her attendant's warnings, Mi Yue insisted on confronting King of Qin, stating she could not stand by while Meng Ying suffered.
Mu Supervisor blocked her entrance to the hall, explaining that King of Qin was busy with state affairs and would not see her, advising her to return. Mi Yue pleaded, emphasizing the urgency of her matter. Mu Supervisor reiterated that King of Qin was unwilling to see her. Pushing past him, Mi Yue entered the hall, calling out to King of Qin. He questioned why she was there when she should be organizing Mi Shu's dowry books.
Mi Yue apologized and explained her purpose regarding Grand Princess's marriage. King of Qin dismissed her, stating the marriage was already handled by the Queen and that Mi Yue should not "overstep her authority," ordering her back to the library. Mi Yue persisted, stressing that Meng Ying's lifelong happiness rested on his decision. King of Qin ignored her, and ordered his attendants to proceed to Chengming hall. Undeterred, Mi Yue visited Mi Shu, who was playing with Gongzi Tong.
After the child was taken away, Mi Shu revealed she had anticipated Mi Yue's visit about Meng Ying's marriage. Mi Yue recounted Meng Ying's distress, but Mi Shu stated she would visit Meng Ying herself. However, she argued that Meng Ying's defiance had already angered King of Qin, and her own intervention would only "add fuel to the fire."
Mi Yue reasoned with Mi Shu, reminding her that as a mother, she understood the importance of planning for a child's future. She questioned why Meng Ying should marry an old, crippled Yan King when younger, suitable princes were available, adding that she and Mi Shu would rather die than marry such a man.
Mi Yue acknowledged Mi Shu's past difficulties with King of Qin's anger when she "interfered with harem politics," but asserted that a child's marriage was a mother's rightful duty, and King of Qin should heed her advice. She appealed to Mi Shu's compassion, highlighting Meng Ying's pitiable situation and the irreversible impact of a bad marriage, drawing parallels to Mi Shu's own desire for a good marriage when she married King of Qin.
Mi Yue emphasized her desperation, stating she wouldn't bother Mi Shu if she had any other option. Visibly moved and worn down by Mi Yue's persistence, Mi Shu reluctantly agreed to "try" to speak to King of Qin if an opportunity arose, but warned Mi Yue not to blame her if it failed. After Mi Yue left, Aunt Daimao questioned Mi Shu's decision.
Mi Shu explained that Mi Yue, being fiercely independent and unwilling to owe favors, especially for others, rarely asked for help. By obliging, Mi Shu intended to make Mi Yue feel indebted to her.
