The Story of Ming Lan Episode 31 Recap, Plot

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Old Madam Sheng didn't understand why Sheng Minglan angered Sheng Molan, and Sheng Minglan didn't reveal the truth. Old Madam Sheng then advised her, saying that Sheng Minglan was about to come into her own and should never get angry with those petty people again. Old Madam Sheng also brought medicine prepared by the He family, ensuring that Sheng Minglan would absolutely not have any scars on her face.

After Sheng Minglan went to sleep, Danju relayed Old Madam Sheng's words, still just saying that Sheng Minglan only wanted to take down Sheng Molan's arrogance but didn't expect her to be so malicious and ruthless. Sheng Minglan's injury had healed much, and He Hongwen even personally delivered medicine. Sheng Minglan had no choice but to ask Danju to invite him in.

He Hongwen, however, said that a young lady's injuries were too private to be seen, and he would bring some fish later to personally make soup for her, then he left. Sheng Minglan and Xiaotao then walked out from the side. Xiaotao happily took the things He Hongwen left and went inside. Sheng Molan knelt in the ancestral hall for three days.

Sheng Hong claimed to be busy with official duties and didn't come home for two nights, so Lin Qinshuang couldn't find anyone to plead with. Sheng Molan cried so miserably that she simply lay on the ground, pretending to faint. Lin Qinshuang tearfully came to complain to Sheng Hong. This time, however, Sheng Hong was firm, blaming her for hitting Sheng Minglan.

Seeing that it was useless, Lin Qinshuang got up to kneel in Sheng Molan's place, but halfway there, she suddenly collapsed. Sheng Hong felt great pity and could only release Sheng Molan from the ancestral hall, confining her for three months, which also served as an explanation to Old Madam Sheng. Lin Qinshuang was anxious about the marriage, as it was currently the time for the four families to observe.

Sheng Hong, however, said that he would find a good marriage for Sheng Molan himself. The next day, Sheng Hong said he remembered a scholar who passed the imperial examination named Wen Yanjing. Lin Qinshuang was initially very happy, but upon hearing that his family had been farmers for generations with no family property, she immediately became anxious. Sheng Hong, however, greatly appreciated him, believing he would have a good career in the future.

Lin Qinshuang flatly refused but could only watch Sheng Hong leave. When Sheng Molan was released, Xiaotao cursed under her breath in anger. Sheng Minglan, however, knew that Sheng Hong only wanted the family to be harmonious and didn't care how much grievance the servants suffered. Since the matter hadn't escalated this time, it would be better to make it impossible to conceal. At this time, Old Madam Sheng sent someone to report that He Hongwen had sent many things.

Sheng Molan saw Sheng Minglan's maids carrying gifts in the courtyard, so she asked her maid to inquire, specifically choosing Xiaotao, who was clumsy. Xiaotao, after two cups of tea, revealed everything, saying that Madam Wu often visited, so Wang Ruofu had told her maids to dress more brightly. Sheng Molan immediately became anxious upon hearing this, determined not to watch Sheng Minglan marry into a wealthy family.

Madam Wu sent many more things; Sheng Minglan's storeroom was almost full, but Sheng Minglan told Danju to put them away one by one, saying that all these things had to be returned to the Liang family. The bracelet Sheng Minglan gave Sheng Rulan and the hairpin she gave Sheng Molan were both bought with her own private money. Xiaotao saw this and cried out in alarm, making Sheng Minglan laugh uncontrollably.

Sheng Hong invited many scholars to the manor today to arrange a marriage for Sheng Molan. Sheng Rulan, however, was perceptive, realizing that Sheng Molan looked down on them. A gust of wind blew past, sweeping away Sheng Rulan's handkerchief, which landed in the hand of a scholar. He was Wen Yanjing. Wen Yanjing placed the handkerchief on a tree branch and left. Sheng Rulan stared with wide eyes, feeling some fondness.

Lin Qinshuang again spoke with Sheng Hong about Sheng Molan's marriage. Sheng Molan hid in the shadows, listening. Lin Qinshuang looked down on Wen Yanjing's family background and only hoped for Sheng Molan to marry into a wealthy family. Sheng Hong simply stopped talking to her. Sheng Molan immediately burst into tears, and Lin Qinshuang had no choice but to plan for her herself. Sheng Minglan went to see Aunt Wei and gave her some silver.

Aunt Wei inquired and found out that Madam Wu would bring Liang Han to Yuqing Temple on the fifteenth of this month. Sheng Minglan smiled slightly, now just waiting for the fish to take the bait. Just as she was about to return to the manor, Sheng Minglan spotted Qi Heng and Princess Jiachang from afar, hearing that they had specifically come to pray for a child.

Sheng Minglan felt many emotions, but she still held back her tears and praised the beautiful scenery here. After Princess Jiachang left, Qi Heng secretly wished Sheng Minglan peace and happiness and a good husband. Sheng Minglan's injury left no scar. Old Madam Sheng hinted that she must cut out the rotten flesh and let go of the past. Madam Zhou found out that both Madam Wu and Sheng Minglan would go to Yuqing Temple.

Sheng Molan and Lin Qinshuang immediately started cursing. Lin Qinshuang's intention was for Sheng Molan to abandon her modesty and go to Yuqing Temple. Sheng Molan cried for a while and then made up her mind: as long as she could marry into the Yongchang Marquisate, any grievance or shame would not matter. On the fifteenth, Sheng Molan dressed up as a maid and went to Yuqing Temple.

Liang Han was thinking of Chun Ke and was unwilling to marry Sheng Minglan. Madam Wu reprimanded him and then told him to think carefully. Sheng Molan and her maid were about to go forward to find Liang Han when Aunt Wei happened to pass by and stopped them from going further, saying that it was an area for young masters, and going further might ruin their reputation. Sheng Molan was secretly delighted.

When she saw Liang Han, she pretended to stumble, attracting his attention. Liang Han was a flirt; he grabbed Sheng Molan's hand and then embraced her. When Sheng Minglan met Sheng Molan, she still smiled and bowed. Sheng Molan felt very pleased with herself. The three young ladies went together to pay respects to Old Madam Sheng. Sheng Minglan deliberately brought up that Yun Zai, Sheng Molan's maid, often went out to purchase things.

Sheng Rulan also said that one day she called Yun Zai, but Yun Zai ignored her, adding that Yun Zai and Sheng Molan's body types were very similar. In a few days, Sheng Hualan's family would host a family banquet. Sheng Molan naturally couldn't go. Sheng Minglan excused herself by saying she had a cough and asked Sheng Rulan to help deliver some bodices.

Sheng Rulan spoke with Sheng Minglan, feeling a bit anxious about her marriage, and also mentioned that there were many rumors outside, but in her opinion, it was just sour grapes from those who couldn't get what they wanted. Sheng Minglan was very touched by Sheng Rulan's words and let her choose from her handkerchiefs.

Sheng Rulan went back and told Wang Ruofu that Sheng Minglan believed in a "true person" and had placed two large jars of water in her room, saying it would ensure a smooth marriage. Wang Ruofu immediately decided she wanted to go see it too. When Wang Ruofu went to Yuqing Temple, she met Sheng Molan, but she thought it was Yun Zai, so she told Mama Liu to go check.

Mama Liu watched Sheng Molan, dressed as a maid, enter the room, and then Liang Han also went in. She immediately hurried back to report to Wang Ruofu. Upon hearing this, Wang Ruofu wanted to catch them in the act, but Mama Liu quickly stopped her, saying that if Lin Qinshuang and Sheng Molan turned the tables and blamed them, they would suffer a loss.

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