The Story of Ming Lan Episode 66 Recap, Plot

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The Duke of Ying wanted to report to Zhao Zongquan, saying there was no turning back now. He suggested Lady Zhang willingly become a nun, and then he and his wife would go to the Shen family to appease them. Since they were still mundane in-laws, Zhao Zongquan would have nothing to say. But Lady Zhang was unwilling; she wanted to fight her way out and carve out her own world.

A few days later, on Lady Zhang's child's full moon celebration, many ministers and their families went. Little Lady Zou struggled, unwilling to be taken away. Little Lady Shen immediately felt heartbroken, rushing into the crowd, wishing she could have a big argument with Lady Zhang. Little Lady Zou was sent away. After the crowd dispersed, Little Lady Shen knelt and begged Shen Congxing to leave, even venting her anger on Sheng Minglan. Little Lady Shen remained stubborn.

Sheng Minglan listed their mistakes one by one and also advised Shen Congxing to cultivate himself at home. However, Little Lady Shen was still worried about Little Lady Zou, so Sheng Minglan had no choice but to use Old Lady Zou's child to persuade her. Sheng Minglan was about to leave when someone from the Sheng Household came to report that Old Lady Sheng was dying. Sheng Minglan was extremely panicked and quickly returned to the Sheng Household.

Old Lady Sheng's face was sallow and she had been unconscious since then. Sheng Hong and Sheng Minglan, among others, anxiously circled around the Imperial Physician. After checking the pulse, the Imperial Physician only asked Sheng Hong to come out and speak. Sheng Minglan and Wang Ruofu also followed. The Imperial Physician seemed to be holding something back, not daring to speak, and just prescribed a remedy.

Wang Ruofu breathed a sigh of relief, but Sheng Minglan asked about the cause of the illness. Old Lady Sheng had always been healthy, so how could she suddenly be like this? The Imperial Physician said it was unclear. Sheng Minglan wanted to press further, but Wang Ruofu, feeling guilty, interrupted her. Sheng Minglan asked the Imperial Physician to stay for another night, so she could be more at ease.

Wang Ruofu was originally unwilling, but since Sheng Hong also meant the same, she had nothing more to say. Sheng Minglan refused to go back and even sent Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu back to their rooms to rest. Back in Old Lady Sheng's room, Sheng Minglan persuaded Hai Chaoyun to return to her own courtyard and told Nanny Fang to go out and guard the courtyard properly.

Then, Sheng Minglan asked Imperial Physician Zhao about Old Lady Sheng's true cause of illness. Imperial Physician Zhao said that Old Lady Sheng's illness was indeed strange, and the symptoms also resembled poisoning. Sheng Minglan instantly felt weak and almost cried out. After sitting down and steadying herself for a long while, Sheng Minglan inquired about Old Lady Sheng's food for the day. Old Lady Sheng had always been cautious, only eating food prepared by the small kitchen.

After getting older, she grew fond of pastries from outside. The nanny seemed to have thought of something, hesitating for a long time before saying that Wang Ruofu often sent people to buy pastries for Old Lady Sheng, but this had been going on for a long time without any mistake! The nanny brought the pastry that Old Lady Sheng had only taken a few bites of.

Imperial Physician Zhao tested it for poison and remained silent for a long while, then continuously said it was potent. In it were inedible ginkgo sprouts, which technically weren't considered poison, so even silver needles couldn't detect it. Sheng Minglan panicked again. Fortunately, Old Lady Sheng hadn't eaten much, otherwise, even the Immortals would not be able to save her.

Sheng Minglan looked at Imperial Physician Zhao, and learning that he had no full certainty of saving Old Lady Sheng, tears nearly spilled from her eyes. Imperial Physician Zhao went to inspect the food. Sheng Minglan gave Xiaotao a token and had the people Gu Tingye left behind block off the Sheng Household, allowing no one to leave. Sheng Minglan sat alone, weeping, unable to help but curse aloud.

Looking at Old Lady Sheng, Sheng Minglan felt extremely sad, but she still had to swallow her tears and sobs, for only she could seek justice for Old Lady Sheng. The next day, at dawn, Nanny Liu came to Sheng Minglan's place, making a fuss and saying that Sheng Hong was in a hurry to attend court. Sheng Minglan said nothing and went to Wang Ruofu's place.

Wang Ruofu and Sheng Hong were about to scold her upon seeing her, but Sheng Minglan claimed she had already sent someone to request leave for Sheng Hong, stating that his mother was seriously ill and he needed to stay at home to care for her. This would greatly benefit Sheng Hong's reputation. Sheng Hong was pleased, saying that while this was good, what did it mean to have people surround the courtyard?

Sheng Minglan meticulously explained the poisoning incident, then looked at Wang Ruofu, who was now extremely guilty. Sheng Hong immediately understood and questioned Wang Ruofu, but Wang Ruofu tried her best to shirk responsibility. Sheng Hong was so angry he couldn't speak. Sheng Minglan wanted to invite several more imperial physicians to investigate thoroughly, but Sheng Hong felt that these were family scandals that should not be publicized, repeatedly saying no. Wang Ruofu still put on a brave front.

Sheng Minglan then said she would report her to Kaifeng Prefecture, but Sheng Hong still cared about the Sheng family's reputation and insisted on closing the door to investigate slowly. Sheng Hong said everything, both good and bad, but Sheng Minglan resolved to vindicate Old Lady Sheng. Old Lady Sheng had broken ties with her maiden family for Sheng Hong's future back then.

Sheng Minglan spoke of all these matters, which precisely struck a sore spot in Sheng Hong's heart, and he actually hit her. Sheng Minglan's heart had long turned cold. Sheng Hong valued his reputation above all else in his life, but she absolutely could not let Sheng Hong downplay this matter anymore! Sheng Minglan could give up titles, honors, and all wealth and glory; she only wanted justice! Sheng Minglan nearly overturned the table.

Sheng Hong approached, about to hit her again, but he forcefully held back, looking at Wang Ruofu, saying that if she didn't tell the truth, he would only have a letter of divorce for her. Wang Ruofu, however, looked back at Sheng Minglan, saying she was disrespectful to her elders. Seeing that Wang Ruofu still refused to admit guilt, Sheng Hong quickly ordered someone to fetch pen and ink, saying he would write the divorce letter immediately.

Wang Ruofu was like crazy, but couldn't say anything. Nanny Liu quickly stepped forward, crying and persuading her, saying that if Wang Ruofu still didn't tell the truth, it would definitely implicate her three children! Although Nanny Liu was from the Wang family, she also felt that Aunt Kang was too outrageous and even strongly advised Wang Ruofu not to associate with Aunt Kang anymore.

Wang Ruofu had always been straightforward and would not use such complex methods to scheme against people. It was precisely because Sheng Minglan was suspicious of this that she forced Wang Ruofu to tell the truth herself. Only after Nanny Liu's heart-wrenching persuasion did Wang Ruofu say that Aunt Kang had instigated her to administer the poison, but Aunt Kang had lied to Wang Ruofu that the medicine was harmless.

Upon hearing the truth, Sheng Minglan repeatedly called Wang Ruofu muddle-headed, pointing out that her own grandson often went to Old Lady Sheng's place to play! If Old Lady Sheng were truly gone, Aunt Kang would have the evidence of Wang Ruofu murdering her mother-in-law, and the entire Sheng family would be controlled by Aunt Kang. Sheng Minglan's people caught a maid who wanted to crawl out through a dog hole.

Second Master Tu used some tactics, and only then did the maid confess that Aunt Kang had bribed her to be an informant. Sheng Hong hadn't thought about the aftermath, but Sheng Minglan had to. She had Nanny Liu feign panic and go invite Aunt Kang, telling her that Old Lady Sheng was dying. The Sheng family's bright future absolutely could not be ruined by Aunt Kang; only by getting her under control would it be secure.

Sheng Minglan lightly said that she would take Aunt Kang outside and kill her. Sheng Hong was immediately terrified, wondering how such a well-behaved child could be like a Yaksha today. Nanny Liu came to report that Aunt Kang had gone to Wang Ruofu's room alone and had now been detained. Strangely, Aunt Kang's personal nanny had not come.

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