The Story of Ming Lan Episode 37 Recap
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Sheng Changbo earnestly exhorted Gu Tingye, but Gu Tingye said that he would go south to fight in a few days, and Bianjing would be peaceful once he left. Sheng Changbo was still thinking of having him take the exam again, as it was a pity that he was so talented. Gu Tingye had already given up the idea of taking the imperial examination, only hoping to exchange his skill in leading troops for peace in the country.
Shitou came to Gu Tingye with a pile of invitations. Families in the capital were eager to arrange blind dates for him, disregarding the national mourning. A few days ago, they even blocked him at Fanlou, scaring him into quickly carrying Rongjie'er away. Then Gu Tingye began to inquire about the Sheng family, asking him why they didn't send a daughter over.
Sheng Changbo replied that Wang Ruofu had already set her sights on her maternal uncle's child for Sheng Rulan, and the Old Madam had decided to choose He Hongwen for Sheng Minglan. Gu Tingye was stunned for a moment, then sighed in relief upon learning that the betrothal gift had not yet been given. A few days later, Gu Tingye donned his battle attire. Sheng Changbo and Chang Momo saw him off outside the city.
What Gu Tingye was worried about was Chang Ge'er, while Chang Momo was worried about Gu Tingye's marriage. Gu Tingye quickly mounted his horse, not engaging in further conversation. On the way, Gu Tingye asked Shitou to help him with something. Danju teased Sheng Minglan, hoping the national mourning would end quickly so the He family could come to propose.
Sheng Minglan lowered her head and remained silent, but the patterns she was embroidering were all mandarin ducks, causing Xiaotao to chuckle secretly. At this moment, Sheng Old Madam sent someone to call Sheng Minglan, saying that He Hongwen had arrived. He Hongwen said that he had been busy procuring medicinal herbs recently, and it coincided with the general pardon for Cao Yifu's family, which was why he hadn't come for several days.
This made Sheng Old Madam laugh heartily, and he didn't forget to remind Sheng Minglan to wear more clothes. Sheng Old Madam and Sheng Minglan also gave He Hongwen a dietary therapy recipe. He Hongwen, holding it, kept praising it even after walking past his carriage. Danju and Xiaotao chuckled secretly. Unexpectedly, just as the two were about to return to the residence, they saw He Hongwen's cousin rushing into his arms and crying. The two maids returned, fuming.
He Hongwen and Cao Jinxiu found a secluded place to talk. Cao Jinxiu claimed that her mother wanted He Hongwen to take her as a concubine and feared that Sheng Minglan would be overbearing and not tolerate her. He Hongwen quickly explained, but his cousin, in just a few words, provoked the relationship between him and Sheng Minglan, then cried, saying that if he didn't want her, she would have no choice but to die.
As the two were entangled, Sheng Minglan happened to arrive. His cousin knelt down again, begging her not to blame He Hongwen. Sheng Minglan couldn't be bothered and told her to get up and talk, but his cousin put on the same act Zhu Manniang used back then, begging her to allow her a place. Cao Jinxiu then unveiled her face, revealing tattoos unique to exiled convicts, a great humiliation.
He Hongwen's intention was for Cao Jinxiu to be a female manager, but Sheng Minglan said that the man she married could only have her in his heart; otherwise, even if she remained unmarried her whole life, she would not endure such an unsatisfactory marriage. Cao Jinxiu was He Hongwen's cousin, and he cared for her, so whether Cao Jinxiu wanted to be a concubine, a female manager, or a rough servant girl, Sheng Minglan would not tolerate her.
He Hongwen quickly declared that he would definitely settle Cao Jinxiu properly, and Cao Jinxiu cried again. Sheng Old Madam was angry that Sheng Minglan shouldn't have interfered in this matter and repeatedly cursed the He family. However, Sheng Minglan had already made up her mind and even pointed out that He Hongwen's weakness was his softheartedness. If the He family was interested, she would wait ten days.
If there was no news after ten days, then she would ask Sheng Old Madam to find another marriage for her. Given Sheng Minglan's status, she didn't really need to eagerly go and ask, but Sheng Minglan always felt it was better to take the initiative. She also felt that Cao Jinxiu was a pitiful person, and no matter whom He Hongwen chose, she would have no complaints.
At night, Sheng Minglan couldn't sleep, so she left her courtyard for a stroll, but unexpectedly saw Sheng Rulan holding Wen Yanqing's hand and saying goodbye. Sheng Minglan pretended not to see and quickly returned to her room, but Sheng Rulan forcibly pulled her back inside and warned her not to reveal this matter. Sheng Minglan didn't take it seriously at first, thinking that Sheng Hong preferred scholarly families, and it would indeed be a good marriage.
To her surprise, Sheng Rulan had fallen for Wen Yanqing, Sheng Molan's original fiancé, and immediately cursed him as shameless. Sheng Rulan, however, had a loving expression, calling him "Brother Yanqing" sweetly. Sheng Rulan said that Wen Yanqing, after learning her identity, even specifically wrote a letter saying they didn't need to meet again in the future. Only then did Sheng Minglan lose her prejudice and feel that he could be considered an upright gentleman.
Sheng Rulan's mood at this time was both sweet and troubled; she had even been jealous of Sheng Molan because of this matter. Sheng Minglan, however, had to prepare for the worst-case scenario for her, fearing that Wen Yanqing might want to marry into a higher social class. Sheng Rulan knew that she had never been as good as her other sisters since childhood. Sheng Minglan quickly consoled her, admitting that she actually envied Sheng Rulan.
Wang Ruofu would certainly not agree to this marriage. Sheng Rulan's face darkened, and she said that if she didn't agree, she would rather die. Sheng Minglan couldn't help but tease her. Sheng Rulan pouted and took out a box of jewelry, telling her to pick whatever she liked. Sheng Minglan, smiling, took them all into her arms. Sheng Rulan was heartbroken but still waved her hand in agreement.
