The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 37 Recap, Plot

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Mi Yue expressed deep gratitude to her maids, Hong child and benefit children, for risking their lives to save her and her son, Ji. She explained that the recent attempt on her life by Aunt Ai was partly due to her family being threatened in Chu. Concerned for her loyal maids, Mi Yue offered to help redeem any family members they had in Chu.

Hong child, from a tribe in the south, revealed that only she and her brother survived after their tribe was wiped out, and requested Mi Yue's help in redeeming him. benefit children, whose family was sold into slavery when she was very young, sadly stated she no longer remembered her relatives and doubted anyone would remember lowly slaves like them.

Mi Yue promised them that in two years, she would give them the choice to either leave the palace to marry and start a family or remain by her side. Both maids affirmed their unwavering loyalty to Mi Yue. Mu Supervisor announced Mi Shu's arrival at Chengming hall. Mi Shu entered, bringing Ying Si a bowl of Lily barley, red bean soup.

She remarked on his prolonged absence from Jiao Feng hall since Mi Yue gave birth, to which Ying Si responded that he has been busy. Mi Shu expressed her gratitude for Ying Si not holding her responsible for the recent turmoil caused by Daimao. Ying Si stated his hope for peace in the harem. Mi Shu then informed him that King's is pregnant. Ying Si was pleased and instructed Mi Shu to take good care of King's.

Following this, Mi Shu suggested that Mi Yue, having successfully given birth to a son, should be granted a higher rank according to palace custom. Ying Si agreed that Mi Yue deserved recognition given her difficult childbirth, but he was wary of being accused of excessive favoritism if he promoted her immediately. He pointed out that only a few consorts like Wei Furen, Tang Furen, and Wei Liang Ren currently hold higher positions.

Ying Si decided to postpone Mi Yue's promotion. Mi Shu then proposed promoting both Mi Yue and King's simultaneously after King's gives birth, which Ying Si accepted. Mi Yue strolled through the palace gardens with her maids, remarking on how quickly her son, Ji, is growing. Her maids note that Ying Si has not visited them recently, but Mi Yue attributed his absence to his demanding schedule, particularly with Gong Sun Yan's ongoing efforts to form alliances against Qin.

They encountered Wei Liang Ren, who expressed her happiness at Mi Yue's recovery. The two women exchanged pleasantries, with Mi Yue expressing her desire to play Go with Wei Liang Ren once she is fully recovered. However, upon seeing Mi Shu and her attendants approaching, Wei Liang Ren quickly excused herself, citing urgent palace affairs. After Wei Liang Ren left, Mi Shu spotted Mi Yue and promptly turned away, continuing on her path.

Mi Yue's maids expressed frustration over the strained relationship between Mi Yue and Mi Shu, implying Wanghou's involvement in past troubles. Mi Yue, however, defended Mi Shu, asserting that Wanghou did not harm her and that Daimao’s beheading was punishment enough. She acknowledged feeling a lingering debt to Mi Shu, reflecting on their once-close sisterhood in the Chu palace.

Chu Li Zi reported to Ying Si that Gong Sun Yan had successfully become the prime minister for five allied nations, who were now mobilizing troops and resources, creating a precarious situation for Qin. Zhang Yi, however, remained confident, asserting that the so-called six-nation alliance was merely a loose collection of disparate states and posed no real threat.

He elaborated that Qi had not truly committed its forces, while Yan, bound by marriage to Qin and lacking any direct conflict, would not genuinely oppose them. Furthermore, the arrogant Chu Wang and Wei Wang were sure to squabble over leadership, preventing true unity. Zhang Yi argued that no monarch would willingly cede their power to Gong Sun Yan.

He concluded that by concentrating Qin’s forces to decisively defeat one of the allied nations, the others would scatter and dissolve without further engagement. Ying Si acknowledged Zhang Yi's logic but insisted that Qin must still prepare for war. His primary concern extended beyond the northern alliance to the Yiqu people in the west, fearing that Gong Sun Yan might exploit his existing connections to turn them against Qin, creating a difficult two-front conflict.

To preempt this, Ying Si decided to send an envoy to appease the Yiqu. He intended to send his eldest son, Ying Hua, but recognizing Ying Hua's youthful inexperience, he requested Zhang Yi to accompany him to the grasslands for the Yiqu King's upcoming wedding. Zhang Yi readily accepted the mission. While walking in the garden, Mi Yue, feeling restless after a long confinement, met Wei Changshi.

Mi Yue enthusiastically explained that the basil she was picking was a "refreshing fairy grass" which, when prepared as a soup or eaten fresh, was both delicious and appetizing. Wei Changshi expressed her joy, confiding that her son, Tong-er, was often unwell and lost his appetite in the summer. She eagerly joined Mi Yue in collecting the herb, hoping to use it for her son. Meanwhile, in Jiao Feng hall, Mi Shu was in a foul mood.

She scolded Zhenzhu, ordering the kitchen to remake Small Gongzi's meal, as he found it unpalatable. She further chastised Zhenzhu for allowing Ying Dang to play outdoors for two hours in the heat, resulting in the boy complaining of a headache and chest pain and refusing to eat. Ying Dang was inconsolable, craving a specific jujube cake that only the late Daimao could make. Mi Yue then arrived, bringing an iced basil soup sweetened with osmanthus honey.

She offered it to Mi Shu, noting that she herself had been struggling with appetite due to the summer heat, just like Ying Dang. Mi Yue reminded Mi Shu of their shared memories of picking basil in the Chu palace. Mi Shu thanked her, but Mi Yue dismissed the formality, stating that such words create distance between sisters.

She expressed her heartfelt wish for their sons, Ying Dang and Ji, to grow up with a harmonious brotherly bond, just as she and Mi Shu once shared. After Mi Yue departed, Mi Shu immediately instructed Zhenzhu to discard the basil soup, indignantly stating that her Jiao Feng hall would never stoop to accepting charity from others. The Yiqu King was preparing for his wedding to Donglu Princess, whom he noted bore a striking resemblance to Mi Yue.

His attendant remarked on his good fortune, while the Yiqu King admitted his continued longing for Mi Yue, recalling her spirited nature and acknowledging Qin Wang's success in "taming" her. He asked for Xiao Lang, whom he remembered as a sheep thief now grown into a valiant warrior, to join him for a drink. Outside, Xiao Lang was seen engaging in a wrestling match.

A Wei envoy, present to offer congratulations, attempted to sow discord by suggesting that Qin, like a hungry wolf, was merely feigning peace with Yiqu and would attack once entangled in war with the Central Plains. Just as the Wei envoy finished his provocative statements, Zhang Yi and Ying Hua arrived as envoys from Qin. The Wei envoy gloated, claiming his prediction of Qin's vulnerability and their subsequent appeasement efforts had been proven true.

The Yiqu King, however, maintained his dignity, asserting that all guests would be treated with respect. Zhang Yi presented the Qin King’s generous gifts—thousands of bolts of brocade, a hundred beautiful women, and two hundred carriages of food and valuable jewelry—expressing Qin’s desire for a lasting, harmonious alliance with Yiqu. The Wei envoy interjected, comparing Qin's overtures to a "weasel paying respects to the chicken," a thinly veiled insult.

Zhang Yi sharply retorted, condemning the Wei envoy's coarse language and calling him a "treacherous person" attempting to undermine the brotherhood between Qin and Yiqu. The Wei envoy, in turn, boasted of Gong Sun Yan's immense power, claiming he could easily crush Qin. Zhang Yi dismissed Gong Sun Yan's multi-nation alliance as a scattered, ineffective force and further taunted the Wei envoy, suggesting Gong Sun Yan should simply stomp his foot at home rather than send beggars to travel afar.

Enraged, the Wei envoy attempted to arrest Zhang Yi, but the Yiqu King intervened, preventing violence. Zhang Yi, before departing, defiantly told the Wei envoy to inform Gong Sun Yan not to be overconfident and to surrender to Qin to avoid greater humiliation. Later, the Yiqu King consulted his Old witch for a divination on how to navigate the complex relations with Qin and Wei. The Old witch pointed towards Qin.

The Yiqu King then decided that Yiqu would offer covert support to the five-nation alliance against Qin. He also expressed his wish to capture Xianyang, despite the Old witch's ambiguous response, concluding that "a rabbit is also meat" if a Mongolian gazelle cannot be caught. Mengzhao Shi, feeling marginalized and disrespected in the palace, sought help. She went to the market and met Zhonghang Qi, who was disguised as a fruit seller.

Zhonghang Qi, having received a message from Gongsun Yan about a "business" matter, assured that he would handle it properly. Later, Mengzhao Shi formally met Zhonghang Qi, presenting a letter from her uncle, Lord Zhaoyang, who recommended Zhonghang Qi for his extensive connections and financial influence in Qin. Mengzhao Shi, acknowledging her low status and suffering in the palace, initially expressed a desire for the other concubines to "die a bizarre death" so she might rise in rank.

Zhonghang Qi found her ambition too great for his direct involvement. Mengzhao Shi then clarified her true wish: to manipulate the concubines into turning against each other like "mad dogs," allowing her to observe the chaos with satisfaction. Zhonghang Qi found this more attainable but advised her that it required the right opportunity, which he believed might present itself soon, and instructed her to await his signal. Ying Si visited Mi Yue late at night.

He found her reading a book about a historical figure, General Qi Liang, whose wife's profound grief at his death was said to have caused a city wall to collapse. Mi Yue expressed her deep sorrow over the centuries of continuous warfare, lamenting the countless women who have lost their husbands and brothers, including her own brother, Xiao Ran, who is currently at Hangu Pass.

She wondered when the fighting would ever cease, reflecting on generations who have asked the same question without an answer. Hong child suggested that if a benevolent ruler like King Wu of Zhou were to reappear, uniting all the princes against a common enemy, peace might finally be achieved. Mi Yue explained that King Wu's era was characterized by abundant land and a sparse population, allowing people to focus on farming rather than conflict.

However, with the current population growth, people were forced to fight for their survival. Ying Si commended Mi Yue's insightful analysis, acknowledging that an equitable distribution of land and resources could indeed prevent war. He then declared his resolve that if other rulers would not establish peace, he and his descendants would unify the world to achieve it.

As a measure of protection for Mi Yue and Ji, especially after the difficult and perilous birth, Ying Si assigned Mu Xin, a loyal and clever attendant, to her service. Before leaving, Ying Si shared a significant piece of news: the He Shi Bi, a renowned precious treasure from Chu, had mysteriously appeared in Xianyang. Mi Yue expressed her surprise at this revelation.

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