The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 61 Recap
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Prior to Mi Shu convening the princes in court to discuss the succession of the throne, Wei Yan and Wei Yi were discussing their own scheme. Wei Yi expressed her discomfort with maintaining the pretense of being four months pregnant, lamenting the burden but acknowledging the promise of lifelong glory it offered. Wei Yan cautioned her against being impulsive and spoiling their plans. Ying Hua then arrived, having been summoned by Wanghou for the discussions.
He immediately noticed Wei Yi’s supposed pregnancy, which Wei Yi confirmed. Ying Hua was aghast, calling it a great deception, but Wei Yi defiantly stated that the former monarch was already dead. Wei Yan explained their desperation, noting Mi Shu’s sudden change in attitude towards Wei Yi and her son after King Wu’s unexpected death. They feared Mi Shu might harm them to consolidate power, making Wei Yi’s fake pregnancy their only shield.
She revealed their plan to acquire a baby boy from outside the palace after ten months, which would settle the matter. Ying Hua questioned if this was a ploy for the throne, but Wei Yan clarified it was to secure the empire for him. Wei Yi added that the baby would be a mere puppet to legitimately claim the throne, eventually to be replaced by one of Ying Hua’s own children.
Ying Hua anticipated Mi Shu’s resistance and learned that she intended to enthrone Gongzi Zhuang, whom Wei Yan dismissed as useless and easily manipulated by Mi Shu. Ying Hua also heard that Mi Shu had grown close to Gongzi Hui, which Wei Yan found puzzling given Gongzi Hui’s arrogant nature. They concluded that clarity would come at the court session. At the court, Ying Hua arrived defiant, refusing to disarm because a king was not present.
Mi Shu opened the session, feigning grief over King Wu’s untimely demise. Ying Hua boldly challenged this sentiment, criticizing King Wu for his stubborn refusal of counsel, which led to his early death, and dismissed grand titles as inappropriate given the state of the nation. He urged those present to learn from past mistakes. Mi Shu then prodded the other princes for their opinions. Gongzi Zhuang spoke, disagreeing with Ying Hua’s assessment of King Wu.
Gongzi Hui angrily defended King Wu as their brother and former king, chastising Ying Hua for disrespect. Ying Hua, in turn, disparaged Gongzi Hui, questioning his contributions. Mi Shu attempted to defuse the tension by offering a chilled honey wine she had prepared, but Ying Hua found it too sweet. Mi Shu then steered the discussion back to the succession, highlighting the urgency due to foreign threats.
Gongzi Hui suggested that since Wanghou had assisted King Wu in governing, she should decide. Ying Hua reiterated that the throne should pass to the Queen’s heir, as she was pregnant. Mi Shu acknowledged the happy news but pointed out the half-year wait for the birth, deeming the throne unable to remain vacant. She proposed installing a king now, with the understanding that the throne would eventually go to the Queen’s offspring.
Amidst cautious agreement for a longer deliberation, Mi Shu introduced three unusually large, exquisite peaches, declaring them an auspicious sign. She tasted one, praising its divine sweetness, and offered a second to Chu Li Zi for his distinguished service. For the third peach, she stated it should go to the new King of Qin but, feigning indecision, left it unclaimed. Ying Hua proposed a competition based on merit.
Gongzi Hui then stepped forward, boasting of his military service with King Wu and his governance of Bashu, claiming the peach as his rightful reward. Ying Hua countered, listing his own extensive military achievements and asserting his superior claim. Gongzi Hui then accused Ying Hua of lacking virtue, alleging his father had bypassed him as heir due to his disregard for Qin law and collusion with old clans. Ying Hua retorted, condemning Gongzi Hui’s tyrannical rule and exploitation in Bashu.
As their insults escalated, they drew swords and fought. Mi Shu, feigning alarm, ordered her guards to intervene. Gongzi Hui, realizing it was a trap, called for his own soldiers. Ying Hua’s men stormed the hall, and Gongzi Hui was killed. Mi Shu loudly accused Ying Hua of murder and ordered his capture, while Chu Li Zi watched in despair, proclaiming that Daqin was finished.
Meanwhile, in Jicheng, Ying Ji diligently practiced throwing his whip, while Zhen Sao, still in a confused state, lovingly gave him an egg and a handmade doll. Mi Yue and her companions were concerned about Zhen Sao’s condition. Wu Po arrived with exciting news, informing Mi Yue that Lady Tao Yin was offering a princely sum of 200 gold for a wedding dress, specifically requesting Mi Yue’s renowned embroidery.
Mi Yue was wary, recalling a previous unfortunate encounter with Master Tao Yin. Wu Po assured her this was different, explaining that Lady Tao Yin, despite her wealth, lacked noble lineage and thus meticulously sought the finest craftsmanship, having been thoroughly impressed by Mi Yue’s work at Lady Murong’s residence. The high price was for a luxurious "kesi" embroidered silk gown, embellished with gold thread, pearls, and agate.
Mi Yue, with her deep knowledge of fabrics and embroidery, knew exactly what this entailed, recalling that her Aunt Kui once made a similar, ill-fated gown for Lady Ju in the Chu Palace. Despite the lucrative offer, Mi Yue felt an unease, noting the excessive and unrelated jewels delivered as a deposit by Lady Tao Yin’s confidante, Liu Gu, and the absence of the crucial "kesi" fabric.
She expressed her suspicions about the job being too sudden and the payment too exorbitant, insisting that Wu Po clarify the details with Lady Tao Yin the next day. Amidst these concerns, Ying Ji burst in with joyful news: he had encountered Huang Xie! Huang Xie had been trying to find Mi Yue by displaying an embroidered cloth with a unique "du ruo" flower, which Ying Ji recognized as his mother’s favorite.
Huang Xie, recognizing Ying Ji, then correctly guessed his name. Huang Xie, delighted by the reunion, explained he carried a letter from Uncle Rong from Chu, but it was at his residence. He had to attend to urgent official documents from Chu but promised to visit Mi Yue the following afternoon. Ying Ji reported that Huang Xie was well and, despite others finding him a bit foolish, was very interesting and deeply concerned about Mi Yue.
Later that night, Guo Wei sought an audience with Meng Ying, informing her that Qin was in utter chaos, with the princes openly warring for the throne, resulting in Gongzi Hui’s death—an incident Guo Wei revealed Mi Shu orchestrated using a peach. Meng Ying questioned how Yan should proceed. Guo Wei advised sending envoys to mourn Gongzi Hui while closely monitoring the volatile situation in Qin, prepared to act opportunistically once the dust settled.
He then raised the matter of the Qin royal children still in Jicheng, acknowledging their newfound political significance. Meng Ying instructed Guo Wei to ensure Mi Yue and her son were treated with exceptional generosity, hoping to secure their gratitude should the political landscape shift.
Guo Wei promised that after his upcoming visit to the ancestral temple with King Yan for the summer solstice, he would immediately arrange for them to return to the Post House, guaranteeing their comfort and provision. The following day, as Mi Yue’s companions fretted over the delayed "kesi" fabric from Wu Po, officials from Yan’s Ting Wei Right Cheng burst into their courtyard.
The Right Cheng accused Mi Yue and her household of theft, claiming Lady Tao Yin’s jewels had been stolen and traced to their residence. Mi Yue vehemently denied the accusations, insisting the valuables were a deposit for the wedding dress from Lady Tao Yin, arranged by Wu Po. The Right Cheng dismissed her explanation, questioning the value of the jewels and the absence of the fabric, implying deceit.
He then had Wu Po brought forth, declaring her an accomplice who had colluded with a maid from Tao Yin’s residence in the theft. Wu Po cried out, pleading innocence and demanding to confront Liu Gu, but the Right Cheng revealed that Liu Gu had already absconded, further cementing his narrative that Mi Yue and Wu Po were masterminds of a planned theft.
