The Story of Ming Lan Episode 68 Recap
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Sheng Minglan stayed by Sheng Old Madam's bed all night and was only woken up the next day by Madam Fang, who said that many people from the Wang family had arrived, while the Kang family only sent Aunt Kang's son, Kang Jin. On the way, Sheng Minglan went to find Sheng Hong. Sheng Hong was a bit displeased, but Sheng Minglan instead flattered him and analyzed the intentions of the Kang family and the Wang family.
Sheng Minglan had already asked for leave for Sheng Hong, and now everyone was praising his exemplary filial piety. Sheng Hong met Wang Old Madam, Maternal Uncle Wang, and his wife one by one. Kang Jin indeed claimed his father was unwell. No sooner had they sat down than Wang Ruofu and Wang Old Madam put on a show of deep mother-daughter affection, then looked at Sheng Hong and asked him how he planned to handle the matter.
Sheng Hong, however, said that this matter was not Wang Ruofu's doing alone. Sheng Minglan also said something, but Wang Old Madam was very displeased and reprimanded her for not coming to the front hall. Sheng Minglan ignored her and had Aunt Kang brought up. Aunt Kang was brought up disheveled and dirty, crying and complaining to her brother and mother. Sheng Hong was speechless. His mother was sick, so why was she the one crying?
Wang Old Madam did not know the truth but dared not provoke Sheng Hong. Xiao Tao grabbed Madam Qi's wrist. Sheng Minglan looked on and scoffed a few words, but Aunt Kang kept calling her "daughter of a concubine." Sheng Hong immediately stated that he, too, was the son of a concubine, and if not for Sheng Old Madam's kindness, he would not have the fortune to sit here.
Sheng Minglan simply laid out the truth of how Sheng Old Madam was harmed, with concrete evidence for each detail. Aunt Kang immediately panicked, begging Maternal Uncle Wang to save her, and even implicated Wang Ruofu, saying that Wang Ruofu cried to her every day, which was why she helped Wang Ruofu find those things. Wang Ruofu was furious and almost fainted. Sheng Hong was even angrier, slapping the table.
Maternal Aunt Wang saw this and claimed that this matter had nothing to do with their Wang family. Sheng Hong suddenly remembered the fact that the Wang family had shown him kindness, but Sheng Minglan absolutely refused to let them off because of it, and she also revealed that Aunt Kang had long planned to use the Wang family to escape punishment. The hall was in chaos.
Sheng Minglan stated that one stroke cannot write two "Wang" characters, implying that it was hard to distinguish between members of the Wang family. She said that Wang Old Madam still needed to provide an explanation for whose fault it truly was. This time, Sheng Hong also became firm, telling Wang Old Madam to give an answer. Aunt Kang immediately rushed forward, pulling Wang Old Madam's trouser leg, begging her to save her.
Wang Ruofu also rushed forward upon seeing this but was pushed away by Aunt Kang. Wang Old Madam hardened her heart and slapped Aunt Kang. Aunt Kang had been pampered since childhood, but now that she had done such a thing, Wang Old Madam could no longer protect her daughter. Aunt Kang was stunned. This marriage was arranged for her by Wang Old Madam and Old Master Wang.
If not for this marriage, how could her life have turned out so ugly? Wang Old Madam did not buy it, asking how Old Master Wang, who served as an official for the people, could raise such a daughter. Aunt Kang looked at Sheng Hong and began to mock him, laughing hysterically, saying that her marriage was not as good as Wang Ruofu's, and Wang Old Madam naturally looked down on her.
Then she tried to hit her head against the wall. Madam Qi quickly tried to lead Aunt Kang away, but Madam Liu refused, and several people started fighting. Seeing this, Wang Old Madam quickly discussed with Sheng Hong, asking for Aunt Kang to be taken away first. Sheng Hong's heart softened, but Sheng Minglan immediately stopped him. Sheng Minglan was worried that Aunt Kang would escape, as she was capable of even poisoning someone.
Wang Old Madam was very displeased, accusing Sheng Minglan of disrespecting elders. Sheng Hong simply decided to let Aunt Kang rest in a side room in the mansion, and Aunt Kang was dragged out screaming. Wang Old Madam actually wanted to kowtow to Sheng Hong, who quickly helped her up. Wang Old Madam brought up the matter of Sheng Hong proposing marriage years ago, with every word reminding Sheng Hong of the Wang family's kindness towards him.
She also spoke of how the Wang, Kang, and Sheng families supported each other in officialdom, and none would fare well if one fell. Sheng Hong immediately sided with the Wang family again. Sheng Minglan quickly reminded him that it was Sheng Old Madam, not Wang Old Madam, who had single-handedly raised Sheng Hong. Sheng Hong's expression changed again.
Wang Old Madam quickly stated that the entire Wang family would surely abstain from meat and chant Buddhist scriptures to pray for Sheng Old Madam's well-being in the future. Sheng Minglan refused, saying that Aunt Kang's recent shrewish behavior clearly showed she was not someone who would abstain from meat and chant Buddhist scriptures. Wang Old Madam also stiffened her face and simply sat down to listen to how they intended to handle it.
Sheng Minglan lightly stated, "A life for a life." Sheng Hong said that if this matter got out, it would be a huge scandal for all three families. However, his Sheng family was ultimately the victim. The Kang family could directly divorce Aunt Kang and naturally clear their name, but the Wang family was the most at fault. Two daughters of the Wang family were involved. If this spread, the Wang family would suffer greatly.
Old Master Wang's memorial tablet, which was placed in the ancestral temple, would probably be removed, and even the Wang family's children would be ridiculed. Sheng Hong also agreed, saying that Aunt Kang should be punished, and then the three families should cover up the matter together, or else they should report it to the authorities.
Wang Old Madam refused, saying that Aunt Kang would at most be sentenced to exile, but if Wang Ruofu were convicted, wouldn't her children face the same fate? Wang Old Madam threatened Sheng Hong with the future of Sheng Changbo, Sheng Hualan, and Sheng Rulan. Wang Ruofu was immediately disheartened, realizing that her mother truly did not love her!
Wang Old Madam discussed with Sheng Hong, suggesting that Aunt Kang be taken back and severely punished, and the three families would continue to support each other. Then Wang Old Madam wanted to drive Sheng Minglan away, even threatening her with her older brothers and sisters. Sheng Minglan was so angry she couldn't speak. At this moment, Gu Tingye and Sheng Changbo returned.
Gu Tingye felt incredibly pained the moment he saw Sheng Minglan, while Wang Ruofu threw herself into Sheng Changbo's arms and cried. Wang Old Madam again tried to drive Sheng Minglan away, saying she was abusing her power. Gu Tingye rebutted her point by point, protecting Sheng Minglan fiercely. Sheng Changbo spoke up at this moment, stating that plotting to murder one's mother-in-law was punishable by beheading for lighter offenses, and by slow slicing for more severe ones.
Everyone jumped in shock upon hearing this. Sheng Changbo then added that it was Aunt Kang who poisoned and harmed Sheng Old Madam, and this was her crime. Wang Old Madam was so anxious she almost cried. Aunt Kang was Sheng Changbo's blood relative! But Sheng Changbo saw clearly how much Sheng Old Madam had worried for this family, which had no blood ties to her, over the years.
Yet, Aunt Kang, despite being a blood relative to Sheng Changbo, still deceived Wang Ruofu! Seeing Sheng Changbo about to uphold justice at the expense of family ties, Wang Old Madam frantically hit him and then said that Wang Ruofu also committed a crime, so how could he remain blameless? Sheng Changbo stated that he had already prepared his resignation letter and would submit it after the matter was resolved. Sheng Hong and Wang Ruofu stamped their feet in anxiety.
Wang Ruofu rushed forward, crying so hard she almost fainted, saying she would rather confess to the crime herself than let Sheng Changbo resign from his official post. Wang Old Madam also panicked, exclaiming that Wang Ruofu could not appear in court! Wang Ruofu, however, was already disheartened. Since Wang Old Madam chose to use everyone to ensure Aunt Kang's safety, then she no longer needed this mother.
Wang Old Madam was even more anxious, exclaiming that she was making intricate plans! Wang Old Madam again tried to hit her head to commit suicide. Maternal Uncle Wang quickly stopped her. Sheng Hong watched, very angry, realizing that Aunt Kang's audacity stemmed from Wang Old Madam always cleaning up her messes.
