The Story of Ming Lan Episode 2 Recap
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Xiao Die left with a basket of charcoal to exchange for some good quality charcoal. Unexpectedly, Madam Guan ridiculed her again. If she hadn't been in a hurry to get things done, Xiao Die would have definitely argued with her. Sheng Changbo and Bai Ye became friends. The two were enjoying tea and admiring the scenery on a boat when they were suddenly attacked. During the fight, Sheng Changbo, who was not skilled in martial arts, fell into the water.
Although Bai Ye had superb martial arts skills and was eager to save him, he still accidentally fell into the lake. Sheng Minglan and Xiao Tao were playing outside. When Sheng Hong arrived, Sheng Minglan immediately rushed into his arms. Sheng Hong, carrying the items Sheng Hualan had entrusted him to bring, quietly walked into the inner room holding Sheng Minglan. Unexpectedly, Wei Niangzi had already heard the commotion and tidied up.
Wei Niangzi served Sheng Hong in the room, while Sheng Minglan, Xiao Die, and Xiao Tao prepared some food. Although they didn't get much charcoal, since Sheng Hong was there, they wouldn't suffer too much. Sheng Minglan entered the room to serve tea to Sheng Hong, subtly reminding him that there wasn't enough charcoal. Wei Niangzi naturally understood, but only said that she was pregnant and felt hot, so she didn't need much charcoal.
Fearing that Sheng Minglan would cause more trouble, she quickly asked Sheng Hong to leave. To everyone's surprise, Sheng Minglan knelt down and, despite Wei Niangzi's attempts to stop her, tearfully complained to Sheng Hong that charcoal, food, and even tea were luxuries, and that three meals a day were not enough to fill their stomachs. Sheng Hong immediately left in a hurry, saying he would uphold justice for them. Sheng Hong, fuming, walked into Wang Ruofu's room.
When he saw her, he didn't dare to say a word and instead sat down by the fire to warm himself. After a moment of calm, he questioned her as to why she hadn't provided charcoal to Wei Niangzi. Wang Ruofu had a fiery temper and wanted to argue with Sheng Hong immediately.
However, her maid was clever and said that Wang Ruofu had been busy recently arranging Sheng Hualan's marriage and serving Old Madam Sheng, so the household affairs were all handled by Lin Qinshuang. She suggested that Sheng Hong ask Lin Qinshuang instead of Wang Ruofu. When Lin Qinshuang saw Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu, she immediately squeezed out a few tears, claiming that all monthly distributed items were recorded, and that two extra baskets of charcoal were given each month.
She even claimed that because Wei Niangzi was pregnant, Lin Qinshuang had specially paid out of her own pocket to buy bird's nest for her, presenting herself as a truly pitiable delicate lady. Sheng Hong was confused. Lin Qinshuang's maid implicitly slandered Wei Niangzi, saying that she had exchanged the items for other things. It wasn't until dark that everyone, holding lanterns, finally pulled Sheng Changbo out of the water, but Bai Ye was nowhere to be seen.
Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu sat in Wei Niangzi's courtyard, waiting for the servants' search results. Wei Niangzi and Xiao Die looked confused. Soon after, the servants produced some money, claiming it was found under Xiao Die's bed. Lin Qinshuang, with tearful eyes, feigned pity for Wei Niangzi, saying she had been deceived. However, Wei Niangzi changed her submissive demeanor and rebuked the gossiping servants, stating that she believed Xiao Die.
The guard who opened the side gate for Xiao Die when she went out to exchange charcoal, however, claimed he personally saw Xiao Die leave with a basket of things. Sheng Minglan quickly pleaded with Sheng Hong, telling him the truth, but Sheng Hong clearly didn't believe her. Wang Ruofu wanted to report to the authorities, but Sheng Hong refused, fearing ridicule because the Yuan family members were staying in the courtyard.
As they argued, Wang Ruofu glanced at Lin Qinshuang and began to scold her fiercely. Lin Qinshuang came forward to plead but received another slap. Although Sheng Hong was angry, Wang Ruofu's maternal family was powerful, so he could only resort to calling her names to vent his frustration. Sheng Hong was so enraged that he wanted to beat Xiao Die to death.
Wei Niangzi had no choice but to first admit Xiao Die's guilt, then brought up Old Madam Sheng's illness and Sheng Hualan's marriage, begging him not to resort to violence. Wang Ruofu naturally sided with her daughter, unwilling to have bloodshed interfere with Sheng Hualan's prospects, and insisted on reporting to the authorities. As their argument reached an impasse, news came from outside that Sheng Changbo had been beaten. Sheng Hong reported to the authorities.
When Yuan Wenchun met the official, he desperately pleaded for them to find the missing Bai Ye, because he was Gu Tingye, the legitimate second son of the Marquis of Ningyuan Mansion in Tokyo, who had changed his name to Bai Ye for convenience during travel! Hearing this name, the official also became anxious and immediately ordered the city to be sealed off, vowing to find Gu Tingye even if it meant turning Yangzhou upside down!
Lin Qinshuang, startled, called for a doctor. She also asked the doctor to check on Wei Niangzi, specifically instructing him to report any issues to her, so as not to scare Wei Niangzi again. Lin Qinshuang then sent two more maids to Wei Niangzi, saying that once they went to Wei Niangzi's place, they were her people and should not be disloyal. With a single glance, the mistress and servant understood each other's intentions.
The next day, a large-scale search began in Yangzhou, but not a single trace of Gu Tingye was found. Xiao Die was driven out of the Gu family to do rough work like laundry. Xiao Tao brought her money given by Wei Niangzi to see her, but Xiao Die refused to take Wei Niangzi's money. She knew Wei Niangzi's suffering better than anyone, so she hardened her heart and shut Xiao Tao out.
Xiao Tao sobbed, left the money outside the door, and departed. Wei Niangzi's courtyard was bustling with people coming and going, filled with chicken, duck, fish, and meat. Now they no longer had to worry about not having enough to eat or warm clothes. Sheng Minglan was very happy, but Wei Niangzi sat outside, her face full of worry. Soon after, Gu Tingye's body was found.
It was said that it had been submerged for too long to be identified clearly, but there was a token on him, and he had struggled to death underwater. Everyone surrounded the foul-smelling corpse but dared not approach. Yuan Wenchun bravely lifted a corner and was greatly startled.
On the day of Old Master Bai's funeral, Gu Tingye appeared in a coarse linen cloth, holding a handwritten letter from his maternal grandfather, Old Master Bai, stating that he had entrusted the family fortune to him. However, Bai Tingyu still insisted that Old Master Bai's declaration of him as the successor was entirely true. As neither side would yield, the officials had to compare Old Master Bai's handwritten letter with the letter Gu Tingye held.
Gu Tingye then produced another letter from his deceased mother, accusing Bai Tingyu and others of embezzling family property. Those individuals had long since been removed from the family genealogy. Only then did everyone recognize Gu Tingye as the head of the family. Gu Tingye stepped forward, broke a tile, and started the funeral procession. Old Madam Sheng and Sheng Hong had both gone out, so Sheng Minglan was quite relaxed during this period.
Wei Niangzi told Sheng Minglan to go serve Old Madam Sheng after a few days. Sheng Hong had originally wanted Sheng Molan to serve the old madam, but it seemed Old Madam Sheng was unwilling. Wang Ruofu also didn't want her daughter to suffer, so it was likely Sheng Minglan who would end up going. Sheng Minglan was unwilling to leave Wei Niangzi, and the two had a dispute. Wei Niangzi suddenly became agitated and went into labor.
Lin Qinshuang rushed over upon hearing the news. Sheng Minglan paced anxiously outside. The midwife, being afraid of trouble, actually found an excuse and ran off temporarily. Wei Niangzi couldn't drink hot water and lost her strength. Sheng Minglan quickly brought some pastries to Wei Niangzi. Wei Niangzi shed tears on the couch, repeatedly saying she couldn't go on. . .
