The Story of Ming Lan Episode 58 Recap
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The Empress Dowager learned that the Empress had found Gu Tingye and Sheng Minglan to manage Madam Zhang's affairs. She heard that not long after Sheng Minglan left, Madam Zhang had people take out all the polo equipment. The Empress Dowager immediately knew that Sheng Minglan was also not easy to deal with and was a formidable character.
On the polo field, Sheng Minglan and Madam Zhang played freely and spiritedly, even Shen Congxing watching from the side couldn't help but be captivated. Gu Tingye deliberately snatched Sheng Minglan's mallet, but Sheng Minglan took Shitou's, and Madam Zhang immediately fell into a disadvantageous position. Shen Congxing was originally leading Little Zou Shi's horse, but upon seeing this situation, he ran over, wanting to compete with Gu Tingye, with Gu Tingye's spear as the prize.
Gu Tingye and Sheng Minglan, as a couple, entered the competition, and Madam Zhang and Shen Congxing were also unwilling to fall behind. Their cooperation was perfect, and in a flash, they won the spear. Madam Zhang was very happy holding the spear, and Shen Congxing also looked at her with new respect. Gu Tingye and Sheng Minglan were very happy to see that the two had an intention to reconcile.
From then on, Shen Congxing and Madam Zhang had pleasant conversations about military books, and the Shen family became much more peaceful. However, Gu Tingye was still holding a grudge, always ignoring Sheng Minglan, yet he also didn't go to Qian Fengxian. Dan Ju saw it and felt anxious for Sheng Minglan; the room felt empty and somewhat desolate. Recently, Gu Tingye would not attend court whenever he was unhappy.
Today, he caught a wild rabbit outside and was roasting it to eat, when Sheng Changbo rode straight towards him. Gu Tingye was flustered and quickly called for him to eat the rabbit. Yu Yanran sent Sheng Minglan a lot of tea, and Madam Zhang then hurried over to drink tea. Yu Yanran's child was already two years old. Madam Zhang quietly told Sheng Minglan that she was also pregnant.
Sheng Minglan was naturally happy for her, but Madam Zhang felt a bit sad because Shen Congxing had gone to Little Zou Shi's place. Gu Tingye couldn't help but complain to Sheng Changbo, feeling that Sheng Minglan really didn't hold him dear. Sheng Changbo just recited poetry from the side, telling Gu Tingye not to beat around the bush and just talk things out with Sheng Minglan.
Gu Tingye, however, hoped that Sheng Minglan would figure things out herself, wishing she would show her true feelings, believing that if he made it clear, she would most likely comply. He angrily cursed his own wishy-washiness, insisting on making it difficult for others to know what to do. Sheng Minglan happily told Gu Tingye about Madam Zhang's pregnancy and planned to make clothes for the baby, already on her way to the storeroom to pick out fabric.
Xiao Tao quickly stopped her, saying that Sheng Minglan hadn't finished eating yet. Shitou added fuel to the fire, claiming that Gu Tingye hadn't eaten either, then quickly carried away the pastry, leaving the two to eat pork hock. With a kiss and a hug, Gu Tingye and Sheng Minglan reconciled. Shitou and Xiao Tao waited outside, eating the pastry. Sheng Minglan and Gu Tingye held another polo match, inviting many relatives and nobles.
Sheng Minglan scored another goal, winning a pair of tiger-head shoes, and happily waved to Madam Zhang with her prize. Little Qin Shi, however, was gossiping nearby, saying that Sheng Minglan, unaware of her wrongdoing, had coaxed the pregnant Madam Zhang into coming. The women nearby disagreed, as the Duchess of England had previously held Sheng Minglan's hand and praised her greatly. Little Qin Shi was so angry that she immediately left the table.
In just a few months, the tide had turned in the capital; every household holding a banquet would invite Sheng Minglan. And during these days, Little Qin Shi met with setbacks everywhere. Sheng Minglan and Gu Tingye were united as husband and wife, a solid block, making all her schemes useless. But Little Qin Shi believed that the couple's bond was merely due to the passion of new marriage, and that one day a flaw would be exposed.
Zhao Ceying requested an audience with Zhao Zongquan and the Empress, cheerfully stating that Gu Tingye and Sheng Minglan had held another polo match and invited Shen Congxing for a drink. The gloomy Shen Congxing, who had been down for many days, then brightened up and returned to Madam Zhang's room. Zhao Zongquan, however, was not pleased, seemingly hinting that Zhao Ceying and Gu Tingye were forming a faction. Zhao Ceying quickly knelt down.
Gu Tingye told Sheng Minglan about how Elder Zou Shi and Shen Congxing had a deep marital affection, and how their original uprising to support the king was bought with human lives, their loyalty forged through mountains of blades and seas of blood. He then spoke of the Shen family's affairs. Sheng Minglan felt that Shen Congxing was somewhat indecisive. Gu Tingye retorted by asking her if she had any sad memories.
Sheng Minglan replied that she could no longer remember her mother's appearance. Sheng Minglan's answer was beside the point, so Gu Tingye then asked her what she would do if she encountered such a situation. Sheng Minglan's expression was conflicted. After a slight hesitation, she surprisingly said, "If Gu Tingye insists on changing his heart, what can she do?"
Gu Tingye felt that she was looking for a way out for herself and was greatly annoyed, asking her if she would choose Qi Heng if she had to choose again. Sheng Minglan was puzzled. Gu Tingye knew all about her and Qi Heng's past, so if he minded so much, why did he marry her? As they spoke, they started arguing again. Sheng Minglan still didn't understand where Gu Tingye's hidden grievance lay.
