The Story of Ming Lan Episode 24 Recap
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Sheng Minglan went with doubts, originally because of Sheng Shulan's matter. Sun Mu made Sheng Shulan serve her in her room, not allowing them to share a bed once a month. Sun Mu also scolded her for not being able to bear a male heir, forcing Sheng Shulan to find a concubine for Sun Zhigao. Sun Zhigao disliked decent concubines and instead found a prostitute.
When the prostitute became pregnant, Sun Zhigao forced Sheng Shulan to bring that person into their home. The Sheng family had a family motto that they should not share a roof with a prostitute, yet Sun Zhigao actually beat Sheng Shulan. Sheng Shulan had always been virtuous and did not want these troubles to disturb her family. However, the Eldest Grand Madam could no longer bear it.
And every time Sun Zhigao caused a scene, Sheng Wei and Li Shi would send him two shops, spoiling him more and more over time. Sheng Shulan cried loudly in the hall, and Li Shi also cried alongside her, fearing that having a divorced daughter in the Sheng family would damage their reputation, and that Sheng Pinlan would not be able to marry into a good family. Sheng Minglan truly could not stand it.
Sheng Old Madam did not allow her to speak, but Sheng Minglan was full of indignation and could not keep silent. Sheng Minglan stated that Sun Zhigao would never change his temper. Sheng Shulan had taken a wrong step and entered a dead end, and should turn back immediately. Moreover, Sheng Pinlan was unwilling to marry a good husband by stepping over her sister's bones.
Sheng Pinlan then came in, and just as Sheng Minglan said, she was unwilling to marry into a good family while her sister suffered in that den of wolves. It's just that Sheng Shulan absolutely could not be divorced. For now, they could only separate by mutual agreement. The next day, someone from the Sheng family went to Sun Zhigao's house to discuss the separation, but was driven out by Sun Mu.
Sun Mu also publicly cursed Sheng Shulan in the neighborhood for her improper conduct, and Sun Zhigao even made outrageous remarks, telling Sheng Shulan to obediently return and kowtow to admit her wrongs. Upon hearing this, Sheng Pinlan wished she could have the mother and son tied up. The Eldest Grand Madam then asked Sheng Minglan again.
Sheng Minglan said that at this time, they should remove the firewood from under the cauldron, which meant telling them that if they did not agree to the separation, they would not get a single bit of what Sheng Shulan had brought with her. The servants Sheng Shulan had brought to the Sun family were about to resign. Sun Zhigao and Sun Mu cursed at them, but could not make them stay.
Sheng Minglan and Sheng Pinlan sat in the carriage, waiting for those old servants. They had long wanted to leave and also brought Sheng Shulan's dowry land and shops. The two then went to collect the shops. Sheng Minglan was very worried, as the Sun family was shameless and might not end things peacefully, but she was determined to rescue Sheng Shulan from that wolf's den.
After all the servants left, Sun Zhigao actually made Sun Mu serve the pregnant prostitute. Now that they had little money, Sun Mu told Sun Zhigao to bring Sheng Shulan back. However, Sun Zhigao still had the idea of the Sheng family sending their daughter back, and also thought he could gain two more shops. With their money about to run out, Sun Zhigao still went to invite his poetry friends for drinks.
The restaurant very unceremoniously told Sun Zhigao to settle the bill, as the Sheng family had already given instructions. Sun Zhigao had no choice but to curse them as "thieves" repeatedly, leaving his hairpin as payment for the wine. Sheng Minglan and Sheng Pinlan were pacing anxiously in the room. In the front hall, the Sun family, along with their clan elders, were creating a huge scene.
He refused to agree to the separation and insisted on divorcing his wife, claiming that Sheng Shulan was neither virtuous nor filial, wanting her to be abandoned as a discarded woman. Sheng Minglan ordered someone to prepare a horse, and also had He Hongwen called to wait at the side gate. She took her veiled hat and planned to go to Qianjingge.
Because the Sun family had never bought servants, they did not know that besides the deed of sale for servants, there was also a registration deed. Only by retrieving the registration deed could Sheng Shulan's predicament be resolved. Sheng Minglan told He Hongwen to find Mama Fei, to bring Hua Niang's deed of sale to the restaurant, promising a generous reward.
The Sun mother and son were still making a scene, saying that even if they wrote a divorce letter, they would have to return the shops, houses, and servants. These two were utterly shameless; seeing that the Sheng family was unwilling, they threatened to make Sheng Shulan remain a widow for life. Mama Fei came with the registration deed, but she was hesitant and unwilling to sell it.
Sheng Minglan offered three times the price, but it was useless, so she had to resort to threats. He Hongwen also noticed she had a headache and prescribed her some herbs. The Sheng family wanted to drive the Sun mother and son out. The two, disregarding their dignity, started fighting with the servants, and the hall immediately fell into chaos. Sheng Pinlan returned with the registration deed and gave it to Sheng Wei. The Eldest Grand Madam immediately understood.
She then took the registration deed and showed it to the Sun clan elders, stating that if this registration deed were to be exposed, Sun Zhigao's title as a scholar would not be protected. Sun Zhigao immediately wilted. The Eldest Grand Madam then made a concession, leaving half of the dowry to them, and the two families separated by mutual agreement. Sun Zhigao had no choice but to sign and affix his mark on the separation agreement.
Sheng Shulan, enduring the pain, bit her finger to affix her mark. Sun Zhigao, however, did not forget to mock her, saying she had no talent or virtue and would only be fit to marry a butcher or vegetable vendor in the future. Sheng Shulan no longer had to endure it, she stepped forward and cursed him loudly. Sun Zhigao, however, happily went home with half of the dowry.
