The Story of Ming Lan Episode 7 Recap
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Sheng Changbo saw Gu Tingye off at the pier. He would write down everything taught in the scholarly classes these past few days and send it to Gu Tingye later. However, since the Gu residence was a den of wolves, Gu Tingye decided to find a trusted aide to retrieve it in a few days, only then feeling at ease.
Qi Heng was inevitably worried when he learned that the Sheng family had invited a madam from the palace to teach the young ladies. This was an unprecedented custom among officials' families in Bianjing. Youqing, from Gu Tingyu's courtyard, had been secretly following Gu Tingye. He naturally discovered him and used a trick to corner him in a secluded alley, gave him a beating, and made him get out of the Gu family.
Gu Tingyu would certainly not give up on continuing to test Gu Tingye. And he could only respond as circumstances demanded, waiting until he gained official status; only then could his concubine, Zhu Manniang, see the light of day. When Gu Tingyu saw Youqing pack his bags and leave as soon as he returned, he naturally knew the alarm had been sounded. He and Madam Xiao Qin seemed very worried, fearing that Zhu Manniang might lead Gu Tingye astray again.
At the Duke of Qi's Residence, Qi Heng's mother, Princess Pingning, was furious to see a maidservant in the mansion dressed in bright colors and with an elaborate bun. She immediately ordered the maidservant to be sold, using this to warn those servants hoping to rise quickly. Qi Heng was holding a book in his room, but his mind seemed to be elsewhere. Upon seeing the Princess, he quickly stood up.
Qi Heng said that his studies at the Sheng family had caused much inconvenience, so he wanted to invite the Princess to visit Old Madam Sheng with him another day. However, the Princess stated that his father had already been there, and moreover, the Qi family was a ducal residence, while the Sheng family was merely a fifth-rank official's family; frequent visits were inappropriate. Qi Heng pleaded repeatedly, which instead made the Princess notice something amiss.
She immediately called his personal attendant, Buwei, in for questioning. Buwei naturally wanted to protect his master. The Princess, having grown up in the palace since childhood, naturally knew his nonsensical talk. Despite this, the Princess did not intend to replace Buwei and instead told Qi Heng to prepare for the imperial examinations for now. Gu Tingye picked up Madam Chang from the pier and settled her in a good courtyard.
This was partly due to Gu Yanzhai's opposition and partly for Zhu Manniang and his two children. Madam Chang naturally understood, and had no objection to him keeping a concubine. However, she became anxious when she heard that Zhu Manniang used to be a singer. Yet, since the two children were innocent, she could not say much. Upon hearing that Gu Tingye had been beaten until he bled by Gu Yanzhai over this matter, she urgently went to find ointment.
Madam Kong from the palace had arrived at the Sheng residence. Wang Ruofu brought Sheng Minglan and Sheng Rulan to meet her, ready to begin learning etiquette. Lin Qinshuang watched from outside, feeling very anxious. To her surprise, she was driven away by a maidservant beside Wang Ruofu with a basin of water.
Lin Qinshuang was extremely angry, but she was determined to consider Sheng Molan's future; even if she had to force it, she had to get her into Madam Kong's class. Madam Chang applied medicine to the wounds on Gu Tingye's back, heartbrokenly exclaiming how cruel it was. Her heart shattered even more when she saw an unfamiliar scar on Gu Tingye's chest. This scar was left three years ago.
The Fifth Branch of the Gu family fancied a maidservant, forcing her to commit suicide. The Fifth Branch then blamed this incident on Gu Tingye, with no evidence to refute it. Madam Chang became furious and took the opportunity to reveal the reason for Gu Yanzhai and Gu Tingye's mother's marriage back then. His mother was originally the daughter of a salt merchant.
Had it not been for the great misfortune befalling the Gu family at that time, she would not have married into the Gu family as the legitimate principal wife. At that time, Old Master Bai was determined to find a trustworthy husband for his daughter. The fourth and fifth sons of the Gu family in the capital came to propose marriage, but unexpectedly, both were scoundrels.
Although the eldest son, Gu Yanzhai, was a gentleman, he already had a legitimate wife, Madam Da Qin, so the matter was temporarily put aside. Unexpectedly, half a year later, the Old Marquis and the Marchioness personally visited, claiming that Madam Da Qin had died of illness and hoping to marry Ms. Bai as a second wife. Ms. Bai then brought her substantial dowry and married far away into the Marquis's residence.
She originally thought her future life would be happy and complete. Unexpectedly, Gu Yanzhai deliberately delayed consummating the marriage with Ms. Bai for three months. Ms. Bai became a laughingstock in the Gu residence, and subsequently, Gu Yanzhai became increasingly dismissive towards her. One day, Ms. Bai accidentally overheard a maidservant talking to Gu Tingyu, describing her marriage as Old Master Bai forcing others, and even that Madam Da Qin was literally angered to death by Ms. Bai.
Ms. Bai questioned Gu Yanzhai and only then learned that the Gu family married her simply because her dowry could fill the family's deficits. Madam Da Qin did not die of illness first, but was literally angered to death by a divorce letter. Ms. Bai, who was eight months pregnant, had a huge quarrel with Gu Yanzhai, miscarried, and passed away. Gu Tingye was somewhat dazed upon hearing this heartbreaking truth, stood up, and left.
Sheng Hong once again went to Lin Qinshuang's courtyard to admire the moon and the beauty. Such a harmonious scene would surely make others envious. Lin Qinshuang took the opportunity to bring up Sheng Molan. Through persistent coaxing, she stirred up Sheng Hong's pity, and furthermore, increased his dislike for Wang Ruofu by several degrees.
