The Story of Ming Lan Episode 36 Recap
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Zhao Ceying similarly pleaded with the lives of his daughter and dozens of family members, so Zhao Zongquan had no choice but to accept the imperial edict and enter the city to quell the rebellion. Gu Tingye helped Sheng Minglan treat her wounds, and Sheng Minglan even joked that he was her lifesaver, and she would definitely repay his kindness upon her return. Gu Tingye left Shitou with Sheng Minglan.
If he succeeded, he would set off two fireworks, and Shitou would take her into the palace to reunite with her father and brothers. If he failed, he would set off one firework, and Shitou would take her home. Gu Tingye then mounted his horse, and Sheng Minglan urged him to be careful, saying she would wait for his return. Gu Tingye smiled, joking that he would surely return with her waiting for him.
Sheng Minglan was speechless; that wasn't what she meant! Gu Tingye and the Zhao father and son arrived outside Bianjing City, claiming that the Prince of Yan had sent people to call them to the capital, and once they tricked them into opening the city gates, they began their path to quell the rebellion.
The Emperor naturally disdained rebels like the Prince of Yan, and the Prince of Yan wished he could kill him, but he still needed an imperial edict for his supreme position to be stable. At this moment, learning that Gu Tingye had stormed in, the Prince of Yan quickly took the Emperor hostage. However, before he could even see the other person's face clearly, the Prince of Yan was shot dead by an arrow from Gu Tingye.
After a night of peril, the Emperor was rescued. He recognized Gu Tingye as the child who had entered the palace years ago to ask him for reward money. Only then did Zhao Zongquan and Zhao Ceying learn of his identity. The Emperor sent an imperial physician to treat the wound on Gu Tingye's leg and also saw the doubts in his heart. Gu Tingye then asked why the Emperor had ruined his imperial examination path.
Zhao Zongquan quickly rebuked him, but unexpectedly, the Emperor admitted his mistake and even stood up to apologize to him. Gu Tingye quickly thanked him for the favor and accepted the Emperor's decree for him to assist the Zhao family. The Emperor declared that no one should neglect the Gu family. Although feeling unwell, he personally wrote down the imperial edict for succession. Gu Tingye set off two fireworks into the sky, and Sheng Minglan watched eagerly, overjoyed.
Gu Tingye sent people to escort Sheng Hong and Sheng Changbo home. He secretly pulled Sheng Changbo aside and told him about Sheng Minglan's meritorious service in rescuing the Emperor, but he had not mentioned it in front of the Emperor. Sheng Changbo also understood Gu Tingye's intention. Gu Tingye did not forget to instruct him not to mention Sheng Minglan's departure from the palace, so as not to ruin her reputation. The Emperor was gravely ill.
Zhao Zongquan knelt beside him, serving him, and finally saw the Emperor off. Ultimately, Zhao Zongquan ascended the throne, receiving homage from all civil and military officials. With the new Emperor's ascension, a special imperial examination was established. Qi Heng did not have to wait a year and could retake the exam in spring. Qi Heng excitedly went to find the Princess upon returning to his manor.
Duke Qi quickly stopped him, saying the Princess could not bear loud shouts now. Qi Heng asked the Princess that if he passed the exam this time, he would go to the Sheng manor to propose marriage. The Princess merely lowered her head, embroidering, and said, "Let it be as he wishes." That day, the Princess escaped a calamity by feigning madness, but was later thrown onto the street, developing a heart ailment.
Gu Tingye, dressed in red and beaming, returned to the Gu manor. Madam Qin affectionately called him Erlang repeatedly, completely abandoning her usual malicious demeanor, showing great pity for his suffering. Gu Tingye merely watched silently, finding her feigned concern utterly disgusting. Gu Tingyu thought Gu Tingye had already died, but now he was utterly disdainful, believing Gu Tingye's actions were those of a petty man, returning to show off after becoming the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guards.
Madam Qin quickly stepped forward to mediate, saying she wanted him to stay for a reunion dinner. Gu Tingye, however, stated that Gu Tingwei had been frequenting brothels during the national mourning period and was arrested last night. Madam Qin and Gu Tingyu's expressions changed instantly, and they then began to question him about why he didn't rescue him. Gu Tingye naturally resented their actions that night. He had returned today precisely to inherit the peerage!
Gu Tingyu became agitated but was left speechless by Gu Tingye's questioning words. Gu Tingye had also returned today to retrieve the spear bestowed upon him by the Emperor when he was eight years old. Gu Tingyu was unwilling to give it, but he was scared speechless by the soldiers in the courtyard and sat aside, coughing. Madam Qin, having no choice, could only smile and let him take the spear.
Gu Tingye also wanted to fulfill his promise from that day, demanding Gu Tingyu present it with both hands. Gu Tingyu was enraged but also afraid of Gu Tingye. Madam Qin quickly took the spear and, with Gu Tingyu, put on a show of deep mother-son affection. Madam Qin presented the spear with both hands. Gu Tingye mocked them for a while and then left laughing loudly. Gu Tingye renovated his manor.
Sheng Changbo also came to visit, and while there, he did not forget to advise Gu Tingye to be careful, as the entire Bianjing already knew about his actions immediately after he left the Gu manor.
