The Story of Ming Lan Episode 40 Recap
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Sheng Minglan saw Gu Tingye, her chopsticks stopped in mid-air, unwilling to speak much with him. Gu Tingye quickly asked her to stay, saying he wanted to clarify the matter. Sheng Minglan then understood that he had never intended to marry Sheng Rulan from the start; he was aiming for her all along.
Gu Tingye said that when he rescued Sheng Minglan from the river back then, she gave him a piece of advice, and from that moment, he decided to marry Sheng Minglan. Sheng Minglan did not understand why he didn't propose directly, as he almost involved Sheng Rulan. Gu Tingye knew his reputation back then, and also the stubborn temper of Old Madam Sheng. It was easy to form a marriage, but difficult to annul one.
Gu Tingye furthermore asserted that Sheng Minglan and the He family had no fate together. It turned out that the Cao family's pardon was arranged by him, and it was also he who arranged for the Caobang to send Cao Jinxiu into the capital. The Princess came to the Sheng Residence with many gifts.
Before she could propose, Wang Ruofu said that she was arranging marriages for her two daughters recently, with a hint of showing off and sarcasm, recalling the Princess's arrogant behavior back then. The Princess's face turned sour, and she quickly got up and left. Gu Tingye said that he was determined to win Sheng Minglan. He was so happy about Sheng Rulan and Wen Yanqing's matter that he couldn't sleep all night, foolishly saying that he even used military strategies.
Sheng Minglan was angry that he used Sheng Rulan's reputation for his schemes, but Gu Tingye's words left her speechless; his grand scheme made it impossible for her to escape. Sheng Minglan simply left, calling him a rascal and a scoundrel. What did Gu Tingye take her for? A grass carp in a net or a wild boar in a trap? Gu Tingye looked at her receding figure, feeling very happy.
Qi Heng learned that Sheng Minglan was promised to Gu Tingye and smashed his teacup, then went to find Gu Tingye. Qi Heng questioned Gu Tingye why he wanted to marry Sheng Minglan, when he clearly knew that Qi Heng had always been thinking of her. Gu Tingye replied that he thought Qi Heng had let go, and it was Qi Heng who gave up on Sheng Minglan first, so he couldn't be blamed.
Qi Heng was speechless after being scolded and only then realized that Gu Tingye had long been fond of Sheng Minglan. Back then, Gu Tingye saw Sheng Minglan and Qi Heng were deeply in love and originally intended to harden his heart and fulfill their wishes, but Qi Heng was too weak to protect her, which made him determined to marry Sheng Minglan himself.
Gu Tingye even told Qi Heng to ask Sheng Minglan; he knew that Sheng Minglan would not choose Qi Heng no matter what. Qi Heng was rebuffed. Xiao Tao, on behalf of Old Madam Sheng, gave him a good scolding.
Even if Qi Heng had no choice, he had repeatedly flirted with Sheng Minglan back then, clearly knowing that he couldn't decide his own marriage, yet he refused to give up, causing Sheng Minglan to be scolded for daydreaming wherever she went. Sheng Minglan listened the whole time. Watching Xiao Tao close the door, she was actually stunned in place. There was pride in her heart; she would never look back.
Gu Tingye returned home and announced that he was getting married, and it was arranged by the Emperor. He also told Xiao Qinshi not to bother trying to stir up trouble anymore. Xiao Qinshi repeatedly said good things, while Gu Tingyu stood by with a grim face. Gu Tingye, however, delivered another round of sarcasm and even planned to renovate the courtyard. Xiao Qinshi was unhappy, saying that Gu Yanhkai's marriage back then wasn't such a grand affair.
Gu Tingye, however, claimed it was the Emperor's will, infuriating Xiao Qinshi and Gu Tingyu to death, making them suspect he intended to seize the title. The next day, Gu Tingye got busy in the courtyard. Gu Tingyu, however, clearly saw that it wasn't Gu Tingye who wanted to seize the title, but Xiao Qinshi. She had long hoped for him to die so that Gu Tingwei could inherit the title.
Now that Gu Tingye was back, he and Sheng Minglan would likely face some hardships. Sheng Minglan was complaining about Gu Tingye to Old Madam Sheng, but admitted he was also a righteous gentleman, having saved her many times and kept quiet for her reputation. Old Madam Sheng was bewildered; Sheng Minglan had never told her these things.
Sheng Minglan also said that when Gu Tingye explained these matters to her, she was somewhat pleased, but the more she thought about it later, the angrier and more helpless she became, fearing that she would be wronged after marrying him. Old Madam Sheng reassured her, saying that as long as she was unwilling, even if the Emperor granted the marriage, she would not give her away.
Sheng Changbo knew that once Sheng Minglan made up her mind, she wouldn't easily waver, and was worried for Gu Tingye, but Gu Tingye was very calm. Gu Tingye said that a few days ago, he shamelessly pleaded with the Empress to host a polo match, inviting all the noble families in the capital, including the Sheng family, and asked Sheng Hualan to definitely take Sheng Minglan there.
At the polo match, Sheng Hualan indeed pulled Sheng Minglan to watch the game. She saw Gu Tingye and wished she could get up and leave immediately. Gu Tingye walked up to the Empress and asked her for a gift to be his future wife's betrothal gift. The Empress then gave Gu Tingye the hairpin she wore during her coronation, but only if he won the next game. Gu Tingye stood up and walked over. Sheng Minglan quickly jumped up and left, but after a few steps, she found him waiting ahead.
