The Story of Ming Lan Episode 53 Recap
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Zhu Manniang blamed Chang ge'er's death on Gu Tingye, wildly pointing at his nose and scolding him, infuriating Gu Tingye to the point of shouting for people to bring torture instruments. Sheng Minglan was very calm and pulled Gu Tingye aside to talk.
She explained that Zhu Manniang could not be tortured in her current state; Xiao Qin shi had watched Zhu Manniang come in that morning, and if she were harmed, Xiao Qin shi would certainly righteously step in to uphold justice. With Zhao Zongquan and the Empress Dowager vying for power, if Gu Tingye made any mistake that could be seized upon by the other side, this matter would no longer be a family affair.
Gu Tingye was still unwilling, but Sheng Minglan used Rong jie'er to persuade him before he agreed to send Zhu Manniang to Kaifeng Fu. Since no information could be extracted from Zhu Manniang, they decided to question someone else. Sheng Minglan stayed up late drawing several portraits of Xiao Qin shi, saying that there were many spies in the household, and such private matters should be known by as few people as possible.
The next day, Shi Tou led a group of people to inquire around, eventually tracking down the Bai family's eldest son. It turned out that after Zhu Manniang left, she was targeted by the Bai family. Unable to resist the temptation of a life of luxury, she agreed to help the Bai family kill Gu Tingye.
She then colluded with Xiao Qin shi, planning to have Xiao Qin shi prove Gu Tingye's original will invalid after his death, so the Bai family could acquire his property, and Gu Tingwei could rightfully inherit the title. However, this matter was at least good news: since Chang ge'er was part of their scheme, he must still be alive.
Shi Tou wrote a letter to the Caobang, who had intercepted the Bai family's boat, but the other party claimed that Zhu Manniang was holding Chang ge'er, and they had never seen him. Sheng Minglan was teaching Rong jie'er how to play touhu at home, while Gu Tingye waited anxiously for news nearby. He became very disheartened when he learned there was still no news of Chang ge'er.
Rong jie'er also missed her younger brother and wanted to find Zhu Manniang, but Gu Tingye claimed Zhu Manniang was ill and would not let her go. Gu Tingye left only after seeing Rong jie'er asleep, but Rong jie'er secretly got up and went to find Zhu Manniang, even claiming that Gu Tingye had asked her to come and question her.
Rong jie'er missed her mother greatly, but Zhu Manniang incessantly cursed her, accusing her of coveting wealth and status, even telling Rong jie'er to stay quietly there to upset Sheng Minglan. Rong jie'er tried to ask about Chang ge'er's whereabouts but was suddenly grabbed by the neck by Zhu Manniang and pinned to the ground, her face contorted in a twisted expression, not even sparing her own biological daughter!
Sheng Minglan and Gu Tingye arrived in time to save Rong jie'er's life. Sheng Minglan saw Gu Tingye furious and eager to resort to violence, so she quickly sent him and Rong jie'er out. Zhu Manniang's madwoman-like behavior infuriated Sheng Minglan, who thoroughly scolded Zhu Manniang, saying she only treated Chang ge'er as a tool and never truly cared for him.
Sheng Minglan swore an oath in the name of her deceased mother, sincerely pleading with Zhu Manniang to tell her Chang ge'er's whereabouts. Yet Zhu Manniang remained like a madwoman, constantly calling her a villain. Sheng Minglan could still hear her terrifying laughter even after walking out of the room, causing her whole body to tremble. Xiao Qin shi was with Xian jie'er when a maid hurried over to report the commotion next door.
Xiao Qin shi was startled upon hearing about Zhu Manniang's behavior. Learning that Gu Tingye had not dealt with Zhu Manniang, Xiao Qin shi knew this was Sheng Minglan's intention, as Sheng Minglan had always been cautious. Gu Tingye stayed by Rong jie'er's side, sleepless through the night. Sheng Minglan paced back and forth in the room, pondering where the child could possibly be hidden, when she suddenly remembered, didn't Zhu Manniang also have a brother?
Xiao Tao was dozing off nearby, and Shi Tou had also mentioned this to her before, even buying her food. Gu Tingye had someone tie up Zhu Manniang and send her to Kaifeng Fu, but Sheng Minglan advocated for her release, believing that Zhu Manniang would always worry about her child and would go to see him from time to time.
