The Story of Ming Lan Episode 34 Recap
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Mama Fang went out and drove away the maidservants, telling people not to come this way. Sheng Minglan confessed to Old Madam Sheng that she had orchestrated the scandal involving Lin Qinshuang and Sheng Molan. She merely wanted to infuriate Sheng Molan, but unexpectedly discovered Sheng Molan's interest in the Liang family, which revealed another path she could take. It was she who deliberately led Wang Ruofu to discover Sheng Molan's illicit affair.
Old Madam Sheng immediately grew anxious, saying that Sheng Minglan was truly muddled. What would she do if something unexpected happened during such a complicated process! Sheng Minglan also became emotional, stating that the grudge for her mother's murder was irreconcilable; even if she died, she would crawl out of her grave to avenge her mother!
Old Madam Sheng, in a fit of anger, slapped Sheng Minglan, but then hugged her, regretting and blaming herself for not protecting Sheng Minglan, which led her to undertake such a dangerous endeavor. Afterwards, Old Madam Sheng instructed Sheng Minglan to pretend the incident never happened and let it pass. Sheng Minglan embraced Old Madam Sheng, their grandmother-granddaughter bond truly deep. Gu Tingye decisively defeated the rebel army, gained merits, and was enfeoffed.
He went to Yuzhou to drink and dine with Zhao Ceying and his group. Zhao Ceying secretly sent word for him to stay. Gu Tingye hadn't found Chang Ge'er on this southern trip, so his heart was always anxious, but Zhao Ceying wasn't looking for him because of this matter. It turned out that Zhao Ceying had received a secret imperial decree.
The Emperor first praised the Zhao father and son, and then instructed them both to do their best to assist the new ruler once he ascended the throne. The Zhao father and son, descendants of Emperor Taizong, had been overlooked for many years, and now, with such a sudden turn of events, Zhao Zongquan hadn't slept for days and nights.
Gu Tingye then advised him to find a few more servants to guard the house and make plans once the imperial decree was issued. Zhao Ceying, however, feared that new servants wouldn't be safe. Only then did Gu Tingye recall seeing several unfamiliar faces when he arrived. The two quickly rushed out to inquire, and upon hearing that Zhao Zongquan had gone in the same direction as them, they immediately mounted their horses in a hurry.
Zhao Zongquan was enjoying the scenery, but in the shadows, someone was quietly approaching. Suddenly, seeing his horse spook and bolt, Zhao Zongquan panicked. Before he could run, he was cornered by a large blade. Gu Tingye rushed over to save his life, even fighting dozens of people alone. Zhao Ceying also arrived shortly after and rescued both of them. Gu Tingye left one person alive to take back for interrogation. In the distance, another assassin was fleeing.
Gu Tingye picked up his bow and arrow, and the man coughed up blood and died. Gu Tingye knew he wasn't afraid of death, so he revealed an entire wall full of torture instruments, stating that if he didn't talk, his flesh would be sliced off piece by piece, while being kept alive with ginseng soup to prolong his torment until death. The assassin was unable to commit suicide.
Frightened by Gu Tingye, he blurted out that it was Prince Yan. Gu Tingye dropped his knife, and the assassin's shoes were drenched. Zhao Zongquan wished he could go hide for a few days at a manor outside the city. Zhao Ceying quickly restrained him, reminding him that they were, after all, descendants of the imperial family. But Zhao Zongquan was extremely frightened, saying that preserving his life was paramount now!
Gu Tingye suggested that they might as well go all out and secretly go to Bianjing to meet His Majesty, to expose Prince Yan's crimes to the world. Gu Tingye and Zhao Ceying tried to persuade him for a long time, but Zhao Zongquan still wanted to hide for a few days, believing that once the Crown Prince was established, Prince Yan would naturally give up.
Gu Tingye and Zhao Ceying had a private conversation, and both came to the same conclusion: the capital must be in chaos by now, and only by seizing the opportunity amidst the disorder could the Zhao father and son achieve great things. At dawn, Gu Tingye, Zhao Ceying, and Zhao Zongquan disguised themselves as merchants and set off. Sure enough, they encountered assassins again. The opponents were highly skilled in martial arts, and Gu Tingye couldn't subdue them immediately.
Amidst the flashing blades and shadows, an assassin was captured. This incident, however, strengthened Zhao Zongquan's resolve to go to the capital. In the capital, the mama beside Madam Xiao Qin was grumbling, saying that the palace had invited many noble families, but only forgotten Madam Xiao Qin. This was because outsiders thought Gu Tingyu, the new marquis, was ill and wouldn't last long, showing their extreme snobbery.
Madam Xiao Qin, however, understood clearly: Gu Tingyu wouldn't last long, and once he died, her son Gu Tingwei would become the new Marquis of Ningyuan. As long as the marquis title was in their hands, they would enjoy endless glory and wealth, with no need to curry favor with Consort Rong. Sheng Minglan was playing chess with Old Madam Sheng.
Hai Chaoyun was missing Sheng Changbo; he and Sheng Hong had both gone into the palace to prepare for the investiture of the Crown Prince and wouldn't return home until next month. Sheng Minglan couldn't resist teasing Hai Chaoyun, saying that she had previously promised to make soup for Sheng Changbo, but who would have thought he'd be "imprisoned" in the imperial palace.
Old Madam Sheng said that they were not imprisoned, and family members could go in to visit, so it would be a good opportunity to send some fish soup. Sheng Minglan was amused upon hearing this. Hai Chaoyun asked her to go in her stead, as Sheng Changbo had instructed her to guard the household well before he left, making her unable to move around freely.
