The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 64 Recap, Plot

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As Mi Yue and Huang Xie prepared to leave Yan, Yong Rui suddenly appeared at their guesthouse. He informed Mi Yue that King Ying Dang had passed away, and Daqin was in great disarray, with various states looking to seize its territory. He had been sent by Lady Ying, who, along with many court officials, hoped Mi Yue and Gongzi Ji would return to Qin to discuss the establishment of a new ruler.

Yong Rui elaborated on the chaos within Daqin, explaining that the country was fractured and plagued by warfare. He revealed that Queen Wu of Qin, Wei Yi, was pregnant, but the gender of her child was unknown. In this vacuum, Mi Shu intended to install the timid Gongzi Zhuang as the new king, leading to sharp divisions and infighting among the princes, none willing to yield.

Foreign powers had also stationed troops at Qin's borders, awaiting the chance to plunder its lands. Mi Yue questioned the lack of leadership, but Yong Rui placed the blame squarely on Mi Shu, who was manipulating the court. He recounted how Mi Shu and Gan Mao had cunningly provoked Shu Marquis Gongzi Hui and Gongzi Hua into a fatal fight over a symbolic peach, resulting in Gongzi Hui's death and escalating the civil strife.

He explained that Mi Shu desired a puppet king to control the government, but Gongzi Hua, with his powerful army and support from old noble families, would not comply. Consequently, the princes had fled Xianyang, returning to their fiefs to raise armies, creating a standoff. Even the Xianyang military was divided into factions supporting Gongzi Zhuang/Mi Shu and Gongzi Hua/Wei family. Peripheral regions like Shu and Yiqu, which had previously submitted to Qin, were now in revolt.

Yong Rui declared that Daqin was on the brink of collapse, stating, "Daqin faces peril every day. It all depends on you, Lady, and the Prince to turn the tide." He then revealed that before his death, King Ying Si had entrusted a Testament to Lady Ying, stating that if the princes ever vied for the throne, Gongzi Ji should be made king. Mi Yue recalled how Mi Shu had tormented "her" to find this very Testament, confirming its existence.

Yong Rui implored Mi Yue to return and save the country. However, Huang Xie vehemently disagreed, reminding them of Mi Yue's near-fatal struggles in Yan. He accused Yong Rui and his allies of merely considering Qin's interests without truly prioritizing Mi Yue and Ji's well-being. He asserted that if Mi Yue and Ji had not survived, the Testament would be meaningless, suggesting it might be Qin's destiny to fall and that Mi Yue and Ji should not be sacrificed.

Yong Rui countered, assuring them he would not lead them to their deaths. Huang Xie pressed for a concrete plan, pointing out that Mi Yue and Ji lacked an army, land, or resources. He argued that while ministers were loyal to Ying Si, they would now gravitate towards whoever offered the most. He cited Chulizi, who, despite his best efforts to mediate, was now bedridden from stress, and whom Huang Xie criticized for past policies.

Yong Rui mentioned that Chulizi had given him a travel pass to Yan, indicating his tacit support. Huang Xie believed only Yong Rui, Wei Ran, and General Sima truly supported Mi Yue and Ji. Yong Rui acknowledged the limited resources but mentioned Wei Ran and General Sima's military influence and his own family's connections, adding that Wei Ran's good relationship with Zhao and Yan, and Mi Yue's friendship with Queen Yi of Yan, could be potential allies.

Nevertheless, Huang Xie warned against relying on foreign military aid, cautioning that it might lead to "winning the throne but losing the country." He directly challenged Yong Rui, asking if he could guarantee a "path to survival" for Mi Yue and Ji if they returned to Qin.

Declaring Mi Yue and Ji too weak to bear such a heavy burden, Huang Xie stated his intention to take them back to Chu via Qi the following morning, apologizing to Yong Rui for his wasted journey. Yong Rui, however, reiterated his belief in Mi Yue's extraordinary wisdom and urged her to return to Qin with Gongzi Ji, to save the nation and its people. That night, Mi Yue was deep in thought.

Her maid, Xiang'er, gently suggested returning to Chu, expressing her own longing for home and the prospect of a stable life with Huang Xie. Mi Yue observed her son, Gongzi Ji, who had fallen asleep amidst his practice writings of the different scripts of the seven states.

She reflected on a past conversation with King Ying Si, where he spoke of unifying the land being easier than unifying the hearts of the people due to the varied cultures, languages, and systems of measurement. He had asked if she would help him fulfill this ambition and made her promise not to refuse if Daqin ever needed her support. Mi Yue felt a pang of "shame," believing she had "failed his trust."

The next morning, as they prepared to depart, Mi Yue asked Gongzi Ji if he was afraid and if he would blame her if she chose the wrong path. He bravely responded, "If Mother isn't afraid, Ji won't be afraid," and "The path Mother chooses is the path Ji chooses. Wherever Mother goes, Ji will follow." Huang Xie watched silently as Mi Yue and Gongzi Ji entered Yong Rui's carriage, seemingly wanting to speak but unable to.

As the carriage pulled away, Huang Xie cried out "Yue'er!" repeatedly. Inside, Mi Yue wept, confessing to her maid that she had "failed Huang Gongzai once again." She lamented leaving him for King Ying Si before, and now for Qin, feeling she owed him a debt of "too many tears."

Meanwhile, in Qin, Mi Shu learned from Gongzi Zhuang about the Wei envoy's demands for territory in exchange for support, as well as the Wei King's preference for the easily manipulable Gongzi Yao, currently a hostage in Daliang. Enraged, Mi Shu dismissed Gongzi Zhuang as useless. Shortly after, Gan phase reported to Mi Shu that Chulizi, who had been feigning illness, had recently been seen meeting with various officials and personally escorting Yong Rui out of the city towards Yan.

Gan phase suspected they intended to bring Mi Yue and Gongzi Ji back to Qin. Mi Shu immediately deduced that this must be connected to King Ying Si's Testament, given Yong Rui’s close ties to Lady Ying. Unbeknownst to Mi Shu, Lady Ying and Chulizi were indeed discussing Mi Yue's return in Xianyang. They noted Mi Yue's wise refusal of armed escorts from Zhao and Yan, unwilling to incur debts.

Chulizi revealed he had dispatched General Wei Ran to meet Mi Yue's party, acknowledging that "Daqin can now only rely on them, mother and son." At the same time, in Poyang Palace, Wei Yi informed Wei Yan that Gongzi Hua had sent word about royal troops setting up checkpoints, not for other princes, but specifically searching for someone. Wei Yi suspected it was Mi Yue, who was rumored to be returning with Gongzi Ji.

Both Wei Yi and Wei Yan believed this was linked to King Ying Si's Testament, recalling suspicious events surrounding its search after the former king's death. Wei Yan, seeing an opportunity, dismissed the informant's loyalty as irrelevant, stating they only needed intelligence. She then mused that Mi Yue's return could be advantageous, recalling Mi Yue's past recommendation of Gongzi Hua for the Crown Prince position.

Given that Mi Yue and Mi Shu were now "mortal enemies," Wei Yan proposed that they should ally with Mi Yue to "deceive her into obtaining the Testament", believing this would "greatly increase their chances of winning" against Mi Shu. Yong Rui and Mi Yue endured a difficult journey through war-torn Qin, witnessing devastated villages and desolate markets. Mi Yue expressed her sorrow at the suffering, observing the widespread fear, barren fields, and dilapidated markets.

Mi Yue's group faced an ambush, and Yong Rui bravely engaged the attackers, allowing Mi Yue and others to escape. They continued, cautiously navigating through checkpoints, sometimes pretending to be commoners transporting grain. Later, they were attacked again, but this time, Wei Ran and his troops, sent by General Sima and Chulizi, arrived and fended off the assailants. Wei Ran expressed his relief at their safety, acknowledging Yong Rui's crucial protection despite his injuries.

As planned, Wei Ran took Gongzi Ji to a secure location, while Yong Rui continued with Mi Yue towards the temporary residence in the northern suburbs. Upon hearing that Mi Yue and Yong Rui had evaded her forces and were heading to the temporary residence, Mi Shu, suspecting Yong Rui had allies among the royal army there, immediately ordered her own troops to converge on the location.

At the temporary residence, Mi Yue and Yong Rui were greeted by Lady Ying, who, suffering from a severe back ailment exacerbated by stress and Mi Shu's constant searches, remained seated. She instructed Yong Rui to get his sword wound treated. Alone with Mi Yue, Lady Ying praised her, stating that King Ying Si had "indeed not misjudged her," acknowledging the hardships Mi Yue had endured.

She explained that the Testament was meant only for extreme circumstances, and Ying Dang's foolishness and Mi Shu's misrule had necessitated its revelation now that Daqin was crumbling. Mi Yue, overwhelmed by the responsibility, expressed her fear. Lady Ying then revealed that the Testament had been hidden on her own person, calling it "more precious than life itself," and urged Mi Yue to protect it. Just then, Mi Shu's troops began to batter down the palace gates.

Lady Ying calmly instructed her attendants to lead Mi Yue and Yong Rui through a "secret passage to the outskirts." She refused to accompany them, stating that her mission to safeguard the Testament was complete. Having outlived all her siblings save Chulizi, she felt ready to join her ancestors, believing she had fulfilled her duty to Qin and was "worthy of her ancestors."

She told Mi Yue to burn incense and "send her a message" on the day Gongzi Ji ascended the throne. Ignoring Mi Yue's reluctance, Lady Ying urged them to leave, asserting that "this is not the time for sentimental attachment." Mi Yue, Yong Rui, and the attendants escaped through the secret passage. Mi Shu stormed in, confronting Lady Ying, mocking her as an "abandoned woman in a remote temporary residence" who had dared to hide such a significant secret.

Lady Ying retorted that as King Ying Si's sister, she knew all his secrets, and the Testament was merely another "tacit understanding" between them. She declared she had fulfilled his dying wishes and was ready for death. When Mi Shu accused her of treason, Lady Ying calmly asked who was truly rebellious. Mi Shu then demanded to know Mi Yue's whereabouts and the Testament's location, claiming it was her right as the king's widow. Lady Ying merely laughed, challenging Mi Shu: "If I were to produce the Testament now, would you truly obey it?"

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