The Story of Ming Lan Episode 54 Recap
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Gu Tingye greatly approved of Sheng Minglan's idea, holding her joyfully. The two would surely walk hand in hand through these thorns. Then, Gu Tingye had several old maids change Zhu Manniang's clothes, leaving her no property, and drove her out. After Xiao Qinshi found out, she initially didn't understand why Gu Tingye didn't act according to his usual temperament, but after thinking carefully, she understood.
Sheng Minglan and Gu Tingye were one attacking and one defending, one impetuous and one calm; if they weren't separated, they would be very difficult to deal with. Zhu Manniang was starving at night. Passing by a steamed bun stall, she even flirted with the vendor, begging him to give her one. The man was unwilling, and Zhu Manniang actually stole one when he wasn't paying attention. Gu Tingye's men immediately took her steamed bun.
Zhu Manniang trembled with rage, but could only curse a few words to vent her anger. Zhu Manniang went to the post station to seek lodging again, not hesitating to sing a little tune. In the end, she was still driven away by Gu Tingye's men, cutting off her retreat and insisting that she leave the capital before they would stop.
The night was cold, and Zhu Manniang wandered the streets in thin clothes, having no choice but to lean against a wall and cry. The next day, Zhu Manniang shouted in the street that Gu Tingye had abandoned her after initial affection, ruining his reputation. Gu Tingye could neither drive her away nor scold her now. Xiao Qinshi was very happy and had people secretly help Zhu Manniang more.
Zhu Manniang then loudly declared that Gu Tingye forced her to give up her child and leave, twisting facts. This scandal immediately spread throughout the streets and alleys. Qi Heng impeached Gu Tingye in the imperial court, claiming that he had impure private morals and corrupted the imperial administration. Zhao Zongquan immediately summoned Gu Tingye and scolded him severely, and Zhao Ceying was also implicated and angered.
Zhao Ceying had already sent people to get Zhu Manniang out of the city, telling him not to bother with her anymore. But Gu Tingye kept thinking about Chang Ge'er and could not ignore him. Gu Tingwei went to drink and encountered Eunuch Zhu, who was by the Empress Dowager's side. Xiao Qinshi thus learned about Gu Tingye being reprimanded.
She knew that the Empress Dowager regarded Gu Tingye as a thorn in her side, and now the two could be considered to have a common enemy. Gu Tingye went to Duke Qi's mansion and tried several times but couldn't see Qi Heng. Duke Qi kept blocking him from entering, so Gu Tingye had to resort to some tricks to sneak into Qi Heng's study. Qi Heng had become much more distant from Gu Tingye.
Gu Tingye knew it was because of Sheng Minglan, and Qi Heng, feeling guilty, immediately denied it. Qi Heng didn't believe Gu Tingye, thinking he had truly abandoned her after initial affection. Seeing that Qi Heng didn't believe him, Gu Tingye had no choice but to leave dejectedly. Qi Heng suddenly called out "Second Uncle." He had once confided in Gu Tingye, but what was the result now?
Gu Tingye got angry and angrily retorted that Qi Heng shouldn't have been so hesitant in his past relationship. He had also said he would help Qi Heng, but Qi Heng didn't agree. In this world, no one would stand still and wait for him. Qi Heng shouted at Gu Tingye's retreating back that he impeached him only for the sake of the court, but his voice grew fainter and fainter. Gu Tingye's men followed Zhu Manniang to the graveyard.
Gu Tingye could hardly believe it. Sheng Minglan pulled him, insisting they rush over immediately. Zhu Manniang was burning paper money for Chang Ge'er at a grave site, while also cursing Rong Jie'er. Gu Tingye saw it and didn't want to believe it. He stomped out the paper money and pushed Zhu Manniang aside. Zhu Manniang was disheveled at this moment, pointing at the small grave mound and claiming that was Chang Ge'er.
Sheng Minglan examined it carefully from the side; it was indeed old soil. Zhu Manniang let out a terrifying laugh, saying that Gu Tingye was just a gullible fool. Gu Tingye frantically dug open the grave. Zhu Manniang was about to say something else when Sheng Minglan walked over quickly and slapped her.
