The Story of Ming Lan Episode 63 Recap, Plot

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Upon hearing Xiao Qinshi's words, Aunt Kang quickly embraced Zhao'er and looked at Sheng Minglan, fearing that she might be unwilling. Xiao Qinshi then echoed her, describing Sheng Minglan as someone who never gets jealous. Sheng Minglan naturally couldn't refuse, otherwise, she would gain a reputation for being envious. Aunt Kang even brought up the matter of Old Madam He once wanting Sheng Minglan to be her granddaughter-in-law. Sheng Minglan remained silent, simply continuing to eat.

Xiao Qinshi then continued to persuade, saying that it would be fine as long as Zhao'er helped the Gu family extend their lineage and serve the couple well. However, Sheng Minglan asserted that it might be acceptable for others, but absolutely not for Aunt Kang's family. She further stated that Aunt Kang coveted the Gu family's power and wealth, and if it weren't for Xiao Qinshi's sake, she wouldn't even want to see Aunt Kang, considering it dirty.

Aunt Kang was greatly enraged. Shao shi quickly tried to dissuade her, but Sheng Minglan, looking aggrieved, complained that Aunt Kang visited the Sheng family every time but rarely paid respects to Old Madam Sheng, and asked these aunts and sisters-in-law to arbitrate. Old Madam Sheng was the only daughter of Marquis Yongyi's Estate; although her temperament was fiery, she was also aloof. If Aunt Kang weren't truly hateful, why would she cause such a scene?

Sheng Minglan even recounted all the lives Aunt Kang had on her hands, expressing how wronged she felt for Xiao Qinshi, saying that she only gave money for the sake of her friendship with Aunt Kang's family. Aunt Kang was trembling with anger. Fourth Aunt and Fifth Aunt saw the situation was amiss and tried to leave, but Aunt Kang pushed them down, pointing at Xiao Qinshi's nose and cursing, claiming that Xiao Qinshi had eagerly begged her for Zhao'er.

Now the Kang family all knew that Zhao'er was to become a concubine for the Gu family, and she had no face to take her back! Aunt Kang threw a tantrum, directly leaving Zhao'er at the Gu manor and walking away, while Xiao Qinshi tearfully accused Sheng Minglan. At night, Sheng Minglan went to sleep, but Zhao'er remained kneeling in the courtyard.

Sheng Minglan knew that if Zhao'er died, the Kang family would surely use it against them, so she could only get up and check on her. Zhao'er cried out, calling her 'cousin' and begging Sheng Minglan to give her a way out. But Sheng Minglan was dismissive; she and Zhao'er were not blood relatives, Sheng Minglan was merely a concubine's daughter. Today, she had originally intended to help Zhao'er, but who knew she would be entrapped by her?

How could such a thing happen? Sheng Minglan couldn't make Zhao'er understand, so she simply had someone tie her up and send her back to the Kang family. However, Zhao'er pulled out a pair of scissors and slit her own throat. Nanny Chang quickly brought wound medicine and bandaged her up; fortunately, the injury was not severe. Sheng Minglan was startled. Currently, all those from Yuzhou were being framed.

If a female corpse were carried out of the Gu manor, Gu Tingye would gain another charge, so she had no choice but to take Zhao'er in. Aunt Kang was extremely pleased to see Sheng Minglan take Zhao'er in. She harbored resentment towards Sheng Minglan and insisted on fighting her to the end, waiting for Sheng Minglan to force Zhao'er to death, at which point someone would naturally report Sheng Minglan.

The reason Zhao'er was so obedient was simply because her birth mother's life was in Aunt Kang's hands. Xiao Qinshi, however, did not want a death to occur. Aunt Kang, seeing her timidity, left directly. Who would have thought that Xiao Qinshi was laughing loudly in secret? The moment Sheng Minglan opened her eyes, she saw Old Madam Sheng, who had been invited by Cuiwei.

Old Madam Sheng felt sorry for Sheng Minglan and told Cuiwei to bring Zhao'er over for questioning, while Sheng Minglan was still bewildered. Old Madam Sheng thoroughly understood the Kang family. Lord Kang was naturally licentious and had many wives and concubines, and Zhao'er's birth mother, Madam Su, was just like Madam Wei, out of favor and without background. Zhao'er confessed everything, saying that Aunt Kang had told her to injure herself.

Old Madam Sheng, seeing that she was still covering for Aunt Kang, simply spoke out: Aunt Kang's goal had always been to kill Zhao'er and make Gu Tingye and his wife bear the blame for a death! Zhao'er cried loudly, her mother's life was being toyed with by others, she couldn't help but do this. Sheng Minglan watched Zhao'er kneeling and crying at her feet, feeling unbearable pity.

Zhao'er also revealed Aunt Kang's scheme: what she wanted was to use a female corpse to ruin Sheng Minglan and Gu Tingye. Sheng Minglan was furious upon hearing this, smashing a teacup. Zhao'er trembled with fright. Sheng Minglan gave Zhao'er two choices: one, she could enter the manor and serve Gu Tingye alongside her. Zhao'er kowtowed repeatedly, even attempting to disfigure her face to show her loyalty. Danju and Xiaotao quickly stopped her.

Sheng Minglan then spoke of the second option: for Zhao'er to disguise herself as a maid and return to Youyang, where the Sheng family would arrange a marriage for her. Although it wouldn't be a wealthy match, no one would dare bully her, and then Sheng Hong would speak with Lord Kang, and presumably Madam Su would be fine. Zhao'er chose the second option; she refused to be a concubine, saying no one is born lowly!

Xiao Qinshi learned that Old Madam Sheng had left and waited to watch the show unfold. Old Madam Sheng severely reprimanded Wang Ruofu and also told Aunt Kang to apologize to Sheng Minglan. Wang Ruofu was greatly surprised, saying how could an aunt apologize to her niece?

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