The Story of Ming Lan Episode 21 Recap
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Wang Ruofu learned about today's events from Liu Mama's mouth. Fearing that Yin'xing would ruin Sheng Changbo's future, just like Gu Tingye, she was determined to ruthlessly deal with those who didn't know their place. Sheng Minglan was in the courtyard dealing with the troublesome maidservants, saying she would fine them half a month's pay, when Wang Ruofu arrived.
Wang Ruofu said Sheng Minglan was too soft-hearted, so she would help Sheng Minglan handle it today and have Sheng Minglan watch from the side, considering it a lesson for her. Sheng Minglan had no choice but to have Jiu'er serve tea. Since she was Liu Mama's daughter, Wang Ruofu found an excuse to send her out first. Then Wang Ruofu began to deal with Ke'er.
She heard that Ke'er recited poetry and acted refined every day, as if she wasn't there to be a maidservant. Ke'er tried to explain a few words, but Liu Mama slapped her. Finally, crying and screaming, she was dragged out and beaten. Wang Ruofu then questioned Yin'xing, asking if she and Ke'er were close, as their behavior was quite similar. Yin'xing quickly denied it, so Wang Ruofu made her kneel aside and count out Ke'er's blows.
Ke'er cried and fainted after ten blows. Wang Ruofu then sent someone to find a doctor and sent Ke'er back to Sheng Changfeng's place. As for Yin'xing, she naturally had Liu Mama take her back to her own courtyard to deal with personally. As she was leaving, Wang Ruofu looked at the trembling Mei'er. Hearing that she had broken many things, Wang Ruofu had Liu Mama find a slave trader to send her away.
Grand Old Madam Sheng called Sheng Minglan. Today's incident made her realize that Sheng Minglan had deliberately indulged those maidservants, letting them run wild before having Wang Ruofu deal with them, so she herself wouldn't have to be the villain. Grand Old Madam Sheng's tone was quite displeased. Sheng Minglan quickly admitted her mistake, saying she shouldn't have plotted against Sheng Changbo, as that would make her no different from Lin Qinshuang and Sheng Molan.
But Grand Old Madam Sheng was not angry about these things. Such a small matter kept Sheng Minglan tossing and turning at night, unable to sleep; her small face had turned sallow! No one could stay with Sheng Minglan her whole life; ultimately, she had to walk this life path alone. Her scheme today was very good. Sheng Minglan paused for a moment, then smiled happily. Sheng Changbo's wedding banquet was in two days.
After that day, everyone would know where Sheng Minglan would live in the future. On the day of Sheng Changbo's wedding banquet, Sheng Hua'lan did not come because she was pregnant. As expected, Princess Pingning brought Qi Heng, and Grand Old Madam Sheng and Wang Ruofu naturally had to entertain them, with the three Sheng daughters also accompanying them. After the Princess called Qi Heng over, she got to the real topic.
Qi Heng's eyes were full of expectation, and Xiao Tao was even happier for Sheng Minglan; they were all waiting for the Princess to propose marriage. Unexpectedly, the Princess actually had Qi Heng acknowledge the three girls as his legitimate younger sisters. Wang Ruofu's expression instantly became very ugly. Sheng Molan also quickly refused, saying she wasn't there to be a sister.
Qi Heng was even more stunned; he didn't expect the Princess to have even brought gifts, saying they were for the first meeting. Qi Heng sat sulkily on the chair, almost driven to fury. Grand Old Madam Sheng, seeing this situation, was naturally willing and motioned for Sheng Minglan to stand up and pay respects. Sheng Minglan put away her sadness and acknowledged Qi Heng as her elder brother. Seeing Sheng Minglan act this way, Qi Heng immediately felt disheartened.
He could only pull off his beads and place them in Sheng Minglan's hand. This act cut off his and Sheng Minglan's future path. At night, Sheng Rulan had no idea what "acknowledging a sister" meant and was still angry that Sheng Molan was treated as her equal. The Princess's move effectively cut off the Sheng girls' future paths; it would be even harder if they wanted anything more with Qi Heng later.
Wang Ruofu was equally angered by the Princess's actions, but since Sheng Rulan indeed had no thoughts about Qi Heng, she could only let it go. Sheng Molan's expression, however, was very ugly, which somewhat appeased Wang Ruofu. Grand Old Madam Sheng paced outside Sheng Minglan's room, thinking that she would surely be upset for a while, so she didn't go in. She instructed someone to keep an eye on the courtyard to prevent gossip from spreading.
Grand Old Madam Sheng was so angry she couldn't speak. She had originally hoped that at least Qi Heng would cherish Sheng Minglan, but she still didn't expect that Qi Heng couldn't convince his parents. If she had known this, she should have given Sheng Minglan a rude awakening. Grand Old Madam Sheng vented her anger on the Qi family and declared that she must find a good marriage for Sheng Minglan to ensure she lives comfortably.
As soon as Grand Old Madam Sheng woke up, she heard that Sheng Minglan had a fever and quickly went to see her. The mama beside her quickly stopped her, assuming Sheng Minglan was unwell because she had cried too much last night. Grand Old Madam Sheng sent someone to invite a doctor, saying it was due to exhaustion from managing the household. Grand Old Madam Sheng also invited Sheng Hong for breakfast.
Sheng Hong came from under the Second Old Master. The eldest legitimate son of the Grand Old Master, Sheng Wei's son Sheng Changwu, was also preparing for marriage. The Old Madam of the eldest branch was also closest to Grand Old Madam Sheng and often worried about her, so she wanted to go back and see them, and also pay respects at the Sheng family ancestral temple.
Sheng Hong also wanted to go and see Sheng Wei, but he couldn't leave his duties in the palace. He suggested that Sheng Changfeng accompany Grand Old Madam Sheng, but Grand Old Madam Sheng didn't give him any face at all, saying that Lin Qinshuang had raised Sheng Changfeng badly, and Sheng Changbo had just gotten married, so it was not good for him to leave.
Grand Old Madam Sheng wanted to take Sheng Minglan with her, and it would be better to return the household management duties to Wang Ruofu. After eating, Sheng Changbo and Hai Chaoyun came to pay their respects to Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu. Wang Ruofu actually wanted to set rules for her daughter-in-law on the very first day, talking about bearing children and serving her in-laws.
However, Sheng Changbo defended Hai Chaoyun, making Wang Ruofu speechless with anger, while Sheng Hong watched from the side, secretly chuckling. A few days later, Grand Old Madam Sheng and Sheng Minglan boarded the boat. They heard that Sheng Molan had a big quarrel with Sheng Hong over Qi Heng, so angered Sheng Hong that he went straight to Wang Ruofu's room after leaving his own. Sheng Minglan had Mama Fang take Sheng Hong's calling card to visit the nearby boat, hoping they could look out for each other on the journey.
