The Story of Ming Lan Episode 49 Recap
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Sheng Minglan specifically went for a run in the back garden before returning to the study. Gu Tingye was teaching Rong Jier to read, and he hadn't lost anything at all. Gu Tingye was not afraid of those women making a fuss, and Sheng Minglan naturally wasn't either. Fifth Aunt could only go to Shen Shi, giving her a string of beads, and indirectly asking a few questions.
Only then did Fifth Aunt get to the point, pleading with Shen Shi to talk to Qi Heng, so that her two sons would suffer less in prison. Shen Shi naturally refused, telling her to go find Gu Tingye. Then, she directly brought up the rumors about Qi Heng and Sheng Minglan, implying that the two families naturally shouldn't associate anymore.
Shen Shi also claimed that she heard Sheng Minglan once had a connection with the He family, and an engagement gift was even sent, but somehow she ended up marrying into the Gu family. Back at the Qi manor, the maid by Shen Shi's side started talking to Shen Shi about a certain matter, calling Sheng Minglan a "vixen" repeatedly.
Fourth Aunt and Fifth Aunt went to see Sheng Minglan again, arrogantly threatening her that they would expose her past scandals and make Gu Tingye divorce her. Sheng Minglan's interest was piqued, so she simply sat down to listen carefully, and also flatly denied ever being engaged to the He family. Sheng Minglan naturally had dealings with the He family, but there was no engagement. Fourth Aunt was left speechless, and Sheng Minglan directly got up and left.
Gu Tingye saw her leave in a huff, and felt a strange excitement that she hadn't paid attention to him; Sheng Minglan had never treated him this way before. Gu Tingye then walked into the house and only then realized that the two aunts had come. Gu Tingye also denied the claim of an engagement, saying that it was he who interfered to prevent the two families from marrying. Fourth Aunt and Fifth Aunt's faces immediately turned very ugly.
Sheng Minglan was so angry that she threw pillows in the room, startling Gu Tingye, who quickly went to comfort her. Sheng Minglan then spoke, saying that if this matter wasn't handled well, it could ruin her reputation! Gu Tingye wanted to go to the Ministry of Justice to have his two cousins beaten to vent his anger. Sheng Minglan quickly stopped him, saying that since those two aunts wouldn't leave, she would hide and see who could outwait whom.
Gu Tingye laughed loudly, "The Sheng family's eldest lady fighting the Gu family's old women, what a good show!" Fourth Aunt grew impatient waiting and actually stood at the door cursing loudly, then started arguing with Fifth Aunt. Unexpectedly, the servants suddenly brought in food and wine, saying that the rooms had already been prepared, and even if her entire family came to stay, there would be enough space.
Immediately after, the accountant arrived, saying that he would transcribe everything the two of them said, in case the official came to question them, it would be easier to answer. Seeing this, the two of them had no choice but to leave. Gu Tingye was overjoyed when he found out. Sheng Minglan, however, saw through it: Gu Tingye did not want them to beg him, but rather wanted them to admit their mistakes.
Late at night, Shen Shi sent someone to deliver pastries to Qi Heng. She no longer intended to inquire about Sheng Minglan, believing that Qi Heng's relationship with her was merely a youthful folly and not worth worrying about anymore. While tidying up, Shen Shi discovered the pair of clay dolls belonging to Qi Heng and Sheng Minglan. One had "Qi Xiao Er" carved at the bottom, and although the other's name was unclear, it was definitely not Shen Shi.
Shen Shi couldn't help but burst into tears, resolving to win Qi Heng back. A few months ago, Han Zhang found an excuse to take the imperial seal. The Empress Dowager hastily summoned him to retrieve it, but Han Zhang claimed that to save trouble, Zhao Zongquan had kept the imperial seal with him. The Empress Dowager was furious, convinced it was Gu Tingye's idea, and angrily called him over immediately. Gu Tingye could only kneel.
The Empress Dowager, in her rage, smashed objects and cursed at Gu Tingye. Gu Tingye flatly refused to take back the imperial seal. The Empress Dowager, enraged and humiliated, actually ordered a flogging stick to be brought. Gu Tingye was very defiant; he directly took off his outer garment, revealing his back, which was covered in terrifying scars. Upon seeing this, the Empress Dowager immediately recalled Gu Tingye's meritorious service in fighting valiantly and saving the late emperor.
Her hand actually froze in mid-air. Gu Tingye emerged unscathed. When Qi Heng met him, he only offered a greeting and nothing else. Sheng Minglan couldn't help but feel terrified when she heard about this, but Gu Tingye didn't care, saying it was just a beating at worst. Sheng Minglan, however, heard from Sheng Hong that although Prince Yong was dead, he still had children, especially one favored by the Empress Dowager.
Furthermore, the Qi family had married Prince Yong's daughter. Now, with the Qi family siding with the Empress Dowager and loyal officials in the court following suit, she feared that Gu Tingye would come into conflict with the Qi family.
