The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 48 Recap
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Fan Changshi was distressed because Ying Dang had consumed her homemade rice wine and subsequently encountered killer bees. Her maid, Cai Ge, defended their son, Ying Tong, clarifying that Ying Dang had forcefully taken Ying Tong's rice wine. Fan Changshi worried about Queen Mi Shu's potential retaliation against Ying Tong if Ying Dang did not survive. Ying Tong, however, asserted that they could prove their innocence, as he had personally witnessed someone intentionally placing the killer bees.
He described seeing a maid named Coral, who was close to Queen Mi Shu, pay an unfamiliar eunuch to move a beehive from a bamboo basket into a rock crevice. This revelation led Fan Changshi to realize that the bees' actual target was Ying Ji, and that Queen Mi Shu had orchestrated the attack. Fearing a deadly disaster, Fan Changshi sternly ordered both Ying Tong and Cai Ge to remain silent about what they knew.
Later, as Mi Yue was inspecting the remnants of the beehive, she encountered Fan Changshi. Fan Changshi, speaking cautiously, hinted that the incident might not be a natural disaster but a malicious human act. She advised Mi Yue to be vigilant, remarking that while it was a blessing that Ying Ji was not gravely harmed, Mi Yue should be mindful of certain individuals.
When Ying Ji's clothes were found and brought to Mi Yue, Mu Xin explained that killer bees are attracted to three things: drunkenness, bright clothing, and strong scents. While Ying Dang was drunk, Ying Ji's brightly colored clothes emitted a distinct sweet aroma. Upon realizing this, Mi Yue concluded that the entire incident was a trap set by Mi Shu. Meanwhile, Queen Mi Shu was overwhelmed with grief as Ying Dang's condition worsened.
She lamented her own actions, believing she had brought this misfortune upon herself and that Ying Dang was suffering for her mistakes. She expressed a wish to die in his place, confessing that she had intended to harm another's child. Overhearing Mu Xin recounting a childhood memory of a spider recovering from a bee sting after falling into specific grass, Mi Yue learned of a potential antidote.
The herb, known as Seven-leaf-one-stem flower or Menorah seven in Mu Xin's region, and Goldthread Paris or Flea-rest in Chu, was known for its detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving properties. Recognizing its potential, Mi Yue immediately dispatched Female Physician Zhi to ride out of the palace overnight to find it. Female Physician Zhi successfully returned with the rare herb, which helped save both Ying Dang and Aunt Kui.
King Dawang was informed that the fresh juice from the herb’s roots would be given to Ying Dang hourly, and the mashed roots applied to his wounds. If his condition didn't worsen by evening, he would recover. Indeed, Ying Dang later awoke, calling for his mother. As Aunt Kui recovered, she told Mi Yue that she had not expected to live so long but was puzzled why fate wouldn't take her.
Mi Yue dismissed this as feverish talk, assuring her that she, Ying Ji, Rong'er, and Xiao Ran all deeply cherished her. Aunt Kui reiterated her conviction that Mi Shu harbored ill intentions toward Mi Yue and Ying Ji, and daily made schemes against them. Mi Yue then confronted Mi Shu, demanding to know if she was responsible for the attack. Mi Shu, admitting her guilt, confirmed Mi Yue's suspicion.
She justified her actions by expressing deep jealousy of Mi Yue and Ying Ji's favored status with King Dawang, claiming that King Dawang had eyes for no one but Mi Yue and no other prince but her son. She argued that in the cutthroat world of the palace, there could only be one crown prince and one king, and she acted for Ying Dang's future.
Mi Shu acknowledged Mi Yue's role in saving Ying Dang and stated she had no complaints if Mi Yue chose to expose her to King Dawang. However, she warned that she would deny everything if it implicated Ying Dang, pointing out that the clothes she had given Ying Ji, which attracted the bees, were not sufficient proof of her direct involvement.
Despite the painful betrayal, Mi Yue decided to conceal the truth, unable to bring herself to harm Mi Shu further or leave Ying Dang without a mother. Aunt Kui, however, warned Mi Yue that such profound kindness could become a great source of enmity, predicting that Mi Yue would one day regret her compassion.
