The Legend of Mi Yue Episode 78 Recap
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Upon learning from Yong Rui and Wei Ran that Mi Huai had bribed his guards and escaped the palace during the night, Mi Yue immediately ordered the Qin army to blockade key points and apprehend him. While the city was under strict search, Tiger, the Yiqu general, defiantly obstructed the search efforts. Yong Rui, hearing of Tiger's blatant disregard for Qin law, resolved to report his behavior to Mi Yue at a later date.
Meanwhile, Mi Yao, distressed by the news of Mi Huai's escape, went into early labor. She gave birth to a baby boy but tragically died shortly after. In his sickbed, Chu Li Zi received the news that Wei Ran had successfully recaptured Mi Huai and returned him to Qin. This brought him immense relief. Recalling his old wager with Mi Yue, he felt a surge of joy and hope for Daqin's ultimate unification.
However, Chu Li Zi harbored concerns that Zhai Li might eventually pose a threat to Qin's foundation, and he earnestly instructed Yong Rui and Wei Ran to take precautions. Soon after, Chu Li Zi passed away. Following Chu Li Zi's death, Mi Yue considered appointing Yong Rui as the new Chancellor. Yong Rui, however, respectfully declined the offer and instead proposed Wei Ran for the position.
Mi Yue, honoring Chu Li Zi's final wishes, decided to forge alliances with other states to jointly overthrow the state of Qi. She also addressed Chu Li Zi's worries about Zhai Li, expressing her belief that kinship and the passage of time would ultimately resolve any potential conflicts. Qin's military campaign against Qi achieved overwhelming success, leading to Qi's demise. Mi Yue generously rewarded the meritorious officials.
However, Tiger was deeply dissatisfied with the awards, feeling that Mi Yue harbored bias against the Yiqu people and showed favoritism towards Qin's own. He openly complained that Qin warriors like Wei Ran, Mi Rong, and Bai Qi received grand titles, while the Yiqu, who had pledged allegiance, were overlooked. He further questioned why Mi Yue's son, Gongzi Fu, whose surname was Win, not Zhai, received a royal title, suggesting Mi Yue's heart was solely with Daqin.
At that moment, Tiger spotted a convoy transporting wine and cured meat meant for Mi Rong and brazenly intercepted it. When Yong Rui learned of Tiger's public disruption, he immediately instructed Sima Cuo to accompany Mi Rong to report the matter to Mi Yue.
Yong Rui explained to Sima Cuo that Mi Yue's decision to grant Gongzi Fu a title was a strategic move to validate his identity and, more importantly, to placate the Yiqu people, thereby ensuring their continued support for the stability of Daqin. Later, Tiger was involved in another incident where he forcibly tried to exchange wolf fur for silk brocade in the street. When the vendor refused, Tiger angrily tore the brocade.
A struggle ensued, and Tiger accidentally killed the vendor. Sima Cuo arrived swiftly on the scene and arrested Tiger and his followers. Upon hearing of Tiger's arrest, Zhai Li angrily confronted Ying Ji, demanding that the Court Minister release his man. Ying Ji firmly refused, insisting that Tiger must be dealt with according to Daqin's laws. Enraged, Zhai Li quarreled with Ying Ji, who remained unyielding. Zhai Li continued to provoke him, causing Ying Ji to angrily turn and leave.
Ying Ji then sought an audience with Mi Yue, asking her to mediate the dispute. Mi Yue, however, asserted that Ying Ji had yet to fully grasp her profound intentions. She led him to the cramped Hui Courtyard, where she had first resided upon her arrival at the Qin Palace. Ying Ji, surprised by its modesty, asked why she had chosen to live there.
Mi Yue revealed that she had never truly desired to live in the palace, always longing to leave, to have a humble home of her own, and someone who cherished her deeply. Zhai Li, still fuming, also met with Mi Yue. He expressed his frustration that Gongzi Fu, despite being his son, bore the surname Win and was being raised within the palace walls, unable to experience the prairie life he envisioned for him.
Zhai Li voiced his discontent that Mi Yue seemed intent on making their son into a "small sparrow under the eaves" rather than teaching him to ride and fight like a true Yiqu man. He accused Ying Ji of failing to acknowledge their shared past and suggested that he and Ying Ji should "divide accounts," implying a separation of their respective spheres of influence. Despite Mi Yue's attempts to calm him, Zhai Li insisted that she command Ying Ji to release Tiger and his men.
