The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 6 Recap
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In the Qin capital of Xianyang, King Ying Si secluded himself in the Shu Fang Dian, the former bed-chamber of his beloved Queen Ling, whose death anniversary it was. He had spent the entire day there, refusing food or drink, reminiscing about her. His brother, Chu Li Zi, arrived, expressing concern for the King, who had been withdrawn for over a year due to his grief.
The King confided that he had been so consumed by the responsibilities of ruling Qin that he had only allowed himself this one day to mourn and speak with Queen Ling. He revealed that the world was aligning against Qin, with Chu's Qu Yuan rallying five other states to form an alliance. He knew Qin could not remain idle. Furthermore, the country needed a Queen, and his harem had been empty for a year.
He declared his intention to journey to Chu, disrupt their alliance, and marry a Chu princess. Meanwhile, in Chu, Qu Yuan proudly reported to King Huai about his successful diplomatic mission. He had secured agreements with Qi, Yan, Zhao, Wei, and Han to meet in Ying Du in four months, form a united front against Qin, and consider marriage alliances with Chu, unanimously electing Chu as the leader of the coalition.
King Huai praised Qu Yuan and assigned him to oversee the upcoming alliance meeting, suggesting Ling Yin Zhao Yang, Gong Yin Zhaoju, and Dafu Jin Shang as assistants. Qu Yuan, however, advised against including Jin Shang due to his busy schedule, suggesting that Gong Yin Zhaoju alone would suffice, which King Huai accepted. At the palace, Mi Yin visited Huang Xie while he tutored the Crown Prince.
She attempted to flirt with him, offering him a valuable jade accessory—a piece of her mother's dowry—to adorn his whip, having observed his skill. Huang Xie politely declined, stating the item was too precious and should be cherished by her. He excused himself, citing the Crown Prince's summons, leaving Mi Yin vexed. Her maid, Ling'er, noted the resemblance between Mi Yin and Mi Yue from behind, further irritating Mi Yin, who angrily dismissed her.
Mi Yue and Aunt Kui secretly left the palace to visit Mi Yue's brother, Wei Ran, who was staying with Zheng Bo. On their journey, they encountered a severely injured old man clutching their carriage. The man, barely coherent and collapsing from emotion, was identified by Mi Yue as Zhang Yi after they took him to Zheng Bo's home for treatment.
Zhang Yi explained he was a follower of Ling Yin Zhao Yang but was falsely accused of stealing Ling Yin Zhao Yang’s lost Jade annulus and brutally tortured because of his humble attire. Mi Yue felt pity for him, offering him a temporary sanctuary and new clothes. Zhang Yi, despite his current plight, proclaimed his ambition to conquer the world with his eloquence, believing that fate had granted him a glib tongue for this purpose.
Aunt Kui remarked that Zhang Yi seemed to have "lost his mind," making him all the more pitiable. Before leaving, Mi Yue encouraged Wei Ran to study hard and entrusted Zhang Yi to Zheng Bo's care. King Ying Si and Chu Li Zi continued their journey to Chu.
The King observed the varying road widths and carriage tracks between Qin and Chu, envisioning a future where all tracks were unified and a grand road connected Qin directly to Chu via Wei, reflecting his ambition for unification and care for his people. Chu Li Zi inquired about the appearance of the Chu Princess Di, fearing she might be unsightly.
The King, however, seemed indifferent, stating that if she were ugly, he would simply confine her to the harem, implying that political gain outweighed personal preference. The two then playfully raced their horses. Back in the Chu palace gardens, Mi Shu was bitten by a snake while picking flowers. Mi Yue, passing by, swiftly used her soft whip to drive the snake away and then applied a medicinal cow tongue herb to Mi Shu's wound.
When Wei Hou learned of Mi Yue's brave act and life-saving intervention, she felt a rare moment of compassion. She decreed that Mi Yue would no longer perform menial chores but would instead stay by Mi Shu's side to learn proper etiquette. Noting Mi Yue's rough attire, Wei Hou instructed her maid Coral to provide Mi Yue with proper clothes. Days later, Mi Shu, bored from being confined indoors recuperating from the snake bite, summoned Mi Yue.
She revealed that new ceremonial robes for an upcoming palace ritual were being made at an outside weaving square and that Wei Hou had granted her permission to inspect them. Mi Yue, discerning Mi Shu's true desire to escape the palace for some fun, agreed to accompany her.
Mi Yue suggested they swap their formal attire for common clothes and slip away from their escorts to explore the bustling East Market near the weaving square, despite Mi Shu's concerns about recent unrest caused by Yue people. At the East Market, Mi Yue and Mi Shu, disguised as commoners, delighted in the vibrant atmosphere.
Unbeknownst to them, King Ying Si and Chu Li Zi were also there, observing the market, with Chu Li Zi playfully noting its chaotic nature compared to the orderly Qin markets, a sentiment the King agreed with. Chu Li Zi informed the King that the Chu Princess Di, Mi Shu, was renowned for her virtuousness, dignity, and beauty. Suddenly, Mi Yue and Mi Shu were accosted by a group of Yue people, who recognized their royal status and drew swords.
Just as danger loomed, King Ying Si, still disguised as a merchant, intervened with masterful swordplay, repelling the attackers but sustaining a minor injury to his hand. Mi Shu, deeply grateful for his heroic act, carefully bandaged his wound and felt a growing admiration for him. King Ying Si, having recognized Mi Shu as a princess, found himself captivated by her graceful and virtuous demeanor. To maintain their respective disguises, he presented himself as a merchant seeking a marriage alliance.
Mi Yue and Mi Shu hastily departed to avoid further detection by palace guards, who were alerted by the commotion. After the encounter, Chu Li Zi congratulated King Ying Si, having confirmed the woman's identity as Princess Mi Shu through her own words and the earlier intelligence gathered. Back in her chambers, Mi Shu, though shaken, was surprisingly cheerful, telling her servant that "bad things can lead to good results," hinting at her newfound admiration for the Qin merchant.
Mi Yue playfully teased her about possibly having feelings for Huang Xie, but Mi Shu emphatically denied it, confessing her attraction to the "powerful romantic type" like the "old man" who had saved them. King Ying Si, reflecting on being called an "old man" by Mi Yue, trimmed his beard. He contrasted the Chu men, whom he saw as lacking valor, valuing slimness and poetry over strength and military achievement, with the Qin men.
He confidently predicted Chu's eventual defeat against Qin. Upon receiving intelligence about the five-nation alliance planning to meet in Ying Du to unite against Qin, King Ying Si remained unfazed. He decided to extend his stay, gather Chu's cultural knowledge, recruit local talents, and still marry the Chu Princess. He envisioned playing a long game, using cunning strategies.
Recalling Jin Shang Dafu, whom Chu Li Zi described as ambitious and greedy, the King instructed Chu Li Zi to cultivate their old acquaintance further, seeing Jin Shang's avarice as a useful tool. He desired the marriage to Mi Shu to blossom naturally, not be forced, referencing their opportune meeting in the market. He advised Chu Li Zi to keep a close watch on the palace's developments concerning Mi Shu.
King Huai, receiving news of Qin King Ying Si's arrival in Ying Du, consulted his ministers. Qu Yuan urged him to immediately expel King Ying Si to demonstrate Chu's resolve against Qin and solidify the alliance with the five states. Jin Shang, however, argued that expelling a king who had come seeking a marriage alliance would be discourteous and that an alliance with powerful Qin could benefit Chu.
King Huai acknowledged the dilemma, not wanting to appear impolite but also needing to secure the alliance. Jin Shang then proposed a strategy of "dragging it out," advising King Huai to feign illness or busyness, postponing a meeting with King Ying Si until the five-nation alliance was firmly established. If King Ying Si then persisted, he would be at Chu's mercy. King Huai agreed to this delaying tactic.
When King Ying Si learned of King Huai's evasiveness, he realized it was a calculated move by a strategist. He reiterated to Chu Li Zi his plan to use Jin Shang, a man he believed could be tempted with a large "bait" to "catch the biggest fish in Chu" for Qin. He also emphasized his desire for a "naturally ripe" marriage with the Chu Princess, reminding Chu Li Zi to monitor her movements.
