The Story of Ming Lan Episode 51 Recap
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Gu Tingyu called Gu Tingye to the Gu family ancestral hall and asked him to light the lamps. Back then, Gu Tingye was almost daily punished by kneeling in the ancestral hall, so perhaps no one was as familiar with this hall as he was. Gu Tingyu said that ever since he could remember, someone had told him that his birth mother, Lady Qin, was harmed by Bai shi, and even his illness was due to her.
Gu Tingye couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him. Instead, Gu Tingyu asked him what he would do if, today, his family faced a great disaster and he was asked to divorce his wife. This did not refer to the Gu family, but rather Gu Tingye's daughter, friends, and colleagues. Gu Tingye resolutely stated that even if he squandered his family fortune, he would not make a woman take the blame; he would rely on himself to rise again.
Gu Tingye avoided Gu Tingyu's question, and it was perhaps better not to answer, as it was, after all, an age-old dilemma. Gu Tingyu knew Gu Tingye's years of resentment. He believed that Gu Tingye's current achievements were not solely earned by his own efforts, but also had reasons tied to the Gu family.
Even if Gu Tingye had changed his surname to Bai at that time, how could the Gu family, having served in the military for generations, not see it? Gu Tingyu also stated that last night he had already requested an imperial decree to bestow a title of nobility upon Bai shi on behalf of Gu Yan'kai and to have her name entered into the family genealogy. He had fulfilled Gu Tingye's condition.
Now, Gu Tingyu's feigned sincerity was for the sole purpose of entrusting Shao shi and Xian Jie'er to Gu Tingye. A parent's love for their child plans for the distant future. Gu Tingye ultimately agreed, agreeing to the dying Gu Tingyu's arrangements for his daughter. Gu Tingye left. Gu Tingyu gasped for several breaths, feeling relieved. Gu Tingyu's calculations had never been wrong.
Gu Tingye couldn't help but sigh with emotion, thinking that if Gu Tingyu had been healthier, there would have been no place for him in the Gu family's affairs. Sheng Minglan, on the other hand, stated that even if Gu Tingyu hadn't made these plans, she would have still treated Shao shi and Xian Jie'er kindly in the future. Men's affairs should not implicate women and children.
Xiao Qin shi had just called Shao shi over, saying she wanted to adopt a concubine's son. Gu Tingyu was furious to learn this. Xiao Qin shi merely wanted to continue controlling Shao shi, and his offending the entire family by siding with Gu Tingye was simply to protect the mother and daughter. He repeatedly warned her, telling her not to cause any more trouble. Shao shi did not regret marrying Gu Tingyu.
She and Xian Jie'er listened to Gu Tingyu's instructions by the bedside. Gu Tingyu said that Shao shi must not mention the adoption again. In the future, if there was any conflict between Sheng Minglan and Xiao Qin shi, she must not get involved, and especially to be wary of Xiao Qin shi, as she was accustomed to using people as scapegoats. After saying all this, Gu Tingyu had only a few breaths left.
His hand stopped in mid-air, as if he wanted to grasp something. In the imperial court, Gu Tingye pleaded with Zhao Zongquan on behalf of the three sons of the Gu family, stating that Gu Tingyu had already passed away, and now the Gu family was left only with the old, weak, sick, and disabled. Due to Xiao Qin shi's persistent pleas, he had no choice but to speak. Qi Heng immediately objected.
Unexpectedly, Gu Tingye declared that he would take on a portion of their punishment: if it was a flogging, he would take thirty lashes out of fifty for them; if it was exile, he would willingly accept a demotion. Zhao Zongquan said he would weigh the matter, but afterwards, he called Gu Tingye over and reprimanded him. They had originally agreed that he should not get involved, and even if he were to plead, it should be done privately.
Now, should he grant it or not? Gu Tingye hastily apologized, explaining that the reason he pleaded in front of the ministers was out of fear that Zhao Zongquan would be criticized. Helplessly, Zhao Zongquan could only agree. Gu Tingye and Zhao Ceying left joyfully. Consort Liu waited outside the hall until Gu Tingye had left before entering. She sarcastically accused Gu Tingye of being arrogant and reckless and of forming factions for personal gain with Zhao Ceying.
Zhao Zongquan was furious and had her expelled. After Gu Tingwei came out, Xiao Qin shi held him tightly with heartache, claiming that this was Qi Heng and Gu Tingye's spiteful actions that had implicated Gu Tingwei. Gu Tingdi of the Fifth Household was also released, but Gu Tingbing of the Fourth Household was sentenced to exile. Qi Heng and Shen shi left after paying their respects at the Gu family's mourning hall.
They did not see Sheng Minglan or Gu Tingye. Qi Heng looked at the scenery from the carriage along the way and said he wanted to get off and walk back. Qi Heng knew that Zhao Zongquan did not want to pardon the Gu family to make an example of them, but Gu Tingye's scene forced him to save face.
However, this act of giving face meant a loss for Zhao Zongquan, and it gave the Empress Dowager more leverage against him. Shen shi forcibly dragged Sheng Minglan into the matter. Qi Heng's expression immediately darkened. This was a court dispute and should not involve women.
