The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 51 Recap
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King Ying Si consulted Zhang Yi about a popular ballad titled "Smart men bring composure to the world, smart women bring chaos." Zhang Yi explained that the ballad, about a woman named Baosi causing destruction, included additional verses warning that a woman with a long tongue brings calamity. The King then discussed stabilizing Qin's newly conquered territories of Bashu, Yi Qu, and Hexi.
He mentioned Mi Yue's suggestion to send her son, Prince Ji, to Bashu, which Zhang Yi affirmed as a suitable placement for the prince. Despite Mi Yue’s apparent disinterest in power or fame, King Ying Si expressed a growing sense that she was intentionally distancing herself from him. During the formal announcement of the princes' conferments, several older princes received titles and lands.
Prince Hua was named Lord of Hengmen, Prince Huan was granted the title of Marquis of Shu, Prince Chi became Lord of LiYang, Prince Yun was Lord of Lantian, and Prince Zhuang was Lord of Ji. Prince Ji, being underage, was not sent out of the palace. The news brought varied reactions among the concubines. One expressed relief that her young son, Tong-er, would remain within the palace.
Tang-furen, though proud of Prince Huan's significant territory, lamented the separation from her son. Wei Yan, however, was visibly distressed by her son Prince Hua's departure from the palace. Mi Yue maintained a calm demeanor, remarking that all fortunes, good or bad, were gifts from heaven. Wei Yan, however, challenged Mi Yue's apparent detachment, suggesting that Mi Yue had a hidden agenda.
Prince Hua, upon receiving his conferment, pointedly congratulated Mi Yue on Prince Ji remaining in the palace, suggesting others suspected her involvement in the outcome. The court officials, Gan Dafu and Chu Lizi, discussed the King's declining health and the unstable situation of the succession.
Gan Dafu expressed concern that the King’s favoritism towards Prince Ji and his apparent alienation of Prince Dang could lead to chaos if Prince Ji were to become Crown Prince, fearing Mi Yue might exploit such a situation. Chu Lizi revealed that Mi Yue had actually requested for Prince Ji to be sent out of the palace, but the King denied her request.
Gan Dafu interpreted Mi Yue's action as a cunning strategy to appear selfless while ensuring Prince Ji remained close to the King, and resolved to find other means to prevent Prince Ji's ascent. Mi Shu, intent on securing the Crown Prince position for her son, Ying Dang, attempted to arrange a strategic marriage with a Chu princess.
She presented him with portraits of several princesses, but Ying Dang dismissed them all as unattractive, declaring he would not marry any of them. He preferred to focus on training with wrestlers, believing it was essential for him to bravely lead the military. Mi Shu, frustrated, warned him about associating with "vulgar people" and urged him to focus on his studies. Ying Dang, however, boasted of his military aspirations, asserting his desire to lead the military like his father.
One day, Ying Dang was drawn to the sound of a zither coming from Pixiang Hall. He discovered Wei Yi playing and, in his usual boisterous manner, rudely called out to her. Annoyed by his intrusion, Wei Yi threw a date at his head. Ying Dang's attendant, Feng Jia, identified him as Prince Dang, son of the Queen. Rather than being angered, Ying Dang was intrigued by Wei Yi's boldness, finding her unique for daring to strike him.
Ying Dang repeatedly visited Pixiang Hall and expressed his affection for Wei Yi, but Wei Yan refused to let them meet. Wei Yi later recounted the incident to her aunt, Wei Yan. Recognizing an opportunity, Wei Yan initially praised Wei Yi for teaching Prince Dang a lesson.
Wei Yi then suggested to Wei Yan that if she were to marry Ying Dang, it would not only make him obedient to Wei Yan but also allow them to exert leverage over Mi Shu. Wei Yan was swayed by the idea and decided to facilitate the marriage. King Ying Si received a medicinal drink of bamboo-infused water from Wei Yi, intended to reduce internal heat.
After a sip, he found Wei Yi "bright, colorful, and poignant," but sensed something "suspicious" behind her beauty. Mindful of his own health, as his doctor had cautioned against excessive internal heat clearing, he refused to drink more. Mu Supervisor then presented the King with lily and pear soup sent by Mi Yue, who was aware of his persistent cough.
King Ying Si observed that Mi Yue had been avoiding Chengming Hall, lamenting that her heart seemed to be drifting further away from him. Later, King Ying Si visited Mi Yue at her hall. Seeing her making fragrant pouches from Yindancao, he requested two for himself, asking her to send them to Chengming Hall that night. He expressed his concern for her and Prince Ji's safety, referencing a past incident with killer bees.
Mi Yue, while affirming her devotion to him, reiterated her worries for Prince Ji's future given the instability surrounding the Crown Prince's succession. King Ying Si assured her he understood her concerns. Mi Shu became enraged by Ying Dang's repeated visits to Pixiang Hall, where Wei Yi resided. She confronted Feng Jia about Ying Dang's behavior, suspecting Wei Yan of orchestrating a trap to seduce her son.
Mi Shu expressed her frustration that Ying Dang, who should be focused on his future as Crown Prince, was distracted by Wei Yi. Yong Rui and Zhang Yi discussed Mi Yue. Zhang Yi acknowledged Mi Yue's intelligence but noted her reluctance to harm others. He predicted that in a world of fierce competition, those who do not fight for themselves often face peril. He believed that one day, after enduring enough hardships, Mi Yue would understand that some people would not appreciate her yielding to them.
