The Story of Ming Lan Episode 75 Recap
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Gu Tingye was demoted, stripped of his Marquis of Ningyuan title, imprisoned, and exiled two thousand li to serve as a convict after autumn. Gu Tingye received the imperial decree. Sheng Minglan, greatly alarmed and losing color, was about to rush forward to cry out for Gu Tingye's injustice, but Zhang Shi hurriedly took her away. Qi Heng put on dark clothes, saying he was going to see a friend. The Princess knew he was going to see Sheng Minglan.
Now that Gu Tingye was convicted, everyone was avoiding the Gu family, so why was it Qi Heng who insisted on wading into these troubled waters? Qi Heng said that he believed Gu Tingye was innocent. Shen Shi appeared at this moment. Qi Heng thought she had come to stop him as well, but Shen Shi said that they had agreed to go drinking together a few days ago, and she also mentioned bringing some back for the Princess.
The Princess then agreed to let them go out. Qi Heng, however, remained sullen in the carriage. Unexpectedly, Shen Shi suddenly told someone to change course to Chengyuan. Shen Shi knew that the Princess would not let Qi Heng go out, so she simply lied. As long as Qi Heng was happy, she would be happy. Sheng Minglan was naturally grateful that Qi Heng and Shen Shi were willing to visit her.
Shen Shi also exhorted her to be more careful. Sheng Minglan had already decided to write a petition and beat the Dengwen Drum. If that failed, she would kowtow at the Imperial Ancestral Temple. Qi Heng grew anxious, saying she was truly muddled. Qi Heng lost his composure. Sheng Minglan quickly coughed, and rejected Qi Heng's offer to help her submit the petition. Shen Shi, however, hit the nail on the head by asking what leverage she had.
After all, if there was no new evidence, it would be difficult for Zhao Zongquan to protect them, so it would be better not to file a complaint. Sheng Minglan had only been thinking of risking her life for a fight. After being persuaded by the two of them, she calmed down, but she still hadn't found out who had poisoned her these past few days.
Shen Shi advised her to stir up the waters to create chaos, so they would have time to collect evidence. Qi Heng also agreed with this. On the way back to their residence, Qi Heng had someone stop the carriage at the entrance of Fanlou, then helped the somewhat bewildered Shen Shi down, saying they would go in for a drink together. Sheng Minglan was about to finish her confinement period and said she wanted to hold a full-month celebration.
Xiao Tao was very puzzled and advised Sheng Minglan not to hold the banquet, to avoid attracting unwanted attention. Upon hearing news of Bai Dalang, Qi Heng rushed over, only to see Bai Dalang hanging on a white cloth, but it was certainly not a suicide. Bai Dalang was dead, yet there was not a trace of news about Zhu Manniang. Liang Han refused to accompany Sheng Molan to the full-month celebration, instead going to a brothel.
Sheng Molan was very displeased. Qi Heng and Shen Shi were also going to the full-month celebration, but before leaving, they rummaged through boxes and cabinets looking for a collar to give to Tuange'er. Duke Qi and the Princess were very puzzled by this. Duke Qi and his wife also chose a gift and asked Qi Heng and Shen Shi to deliver it for them, saying that no matter what happened to the Gu couple, they should maintain frequent contact.
Tuange'er kept crying, but no one was visiting Chengyuan. Currently, everyone was avoiding the Gu family, so who would come to a full-month celebration? Sheng Minglan was not annoyed. At this moment, Sheng Molan arrived. Upon seeing the empty scene, Sheng Molan naturally scoffed. Sheng Minglan had no desire to argue with her, merely asking her to take the main seat. Zhang Shi and Little Shen Shi arrived at this moment.
Upon seeing Sheng Molan's arrogant demeanor, they immediately wanted to have her dragged out. As they were shoving, Yu Yanran also arrived. Sheng Minglan happily went to see Yu Yanran. Zhang Shi, after threatening Sheng Molan, told her not to cause any more trouble. Yu Yanran brought many things for Sheng Minglan, including a "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix" embroidery that Sheng Minglan had made for her back then. The two were overjoyed.
Aunt Wei held Tuange'er, doting on him greatly. Dan Ju and her husband also came. The mistress and her maid met again with many tears. Sheng Shulan and Sheng Pinlan also rushed over from Youyang, specifically to see Sheng Minglan and Tuange'er. Granny Chang had someone keep a close eye on Tuange'er, but that mama was dozing off nearby. At this moment, a masked person in black quietly entered the room, walking towards Tuange'er.
Just as the dagger was about to stab Tuange'er, Shitou appeared. Shitou fought with the masked person in black. After removing the person's mask, it was discovered to be Qian Fengxian. The child who was stabbed was not Tuange'er at all, but a piece of wood, which Sheng Minglan had already arranged. Sheng Minglan confessed to Sheng Old Madam that Qi Heng and Shen Shi had helped her with the idea, then bid her farewell with an apologetic expression.
Sheng Old Madam had already guessed it. Today, Hai Chaoyun had secretly taken the key to Sheng Changbo's confinement. Sheng Minglan felt indignant for Gu Tingye, so she decided to wear her ceremonial robes tomorrow to appeal for justice. Sheng Old Madam was very worried, as the ceremonial rank had been revoked along with Gu Tingye's marquis title. Wearing the ceremonial robes again would be a violation of regulations.
But Sheng Minglan was now at a dead end, so how could she still be afraid? Sheng Old Madam told Granny Fang to bring Zhao'er up. Zhao'er was very grateful to Sheng Minglan and was willing to go with her to appeal for justice. Early the next morning, Sheng Minglan, dressed in her ceremonial robes, struck the Dengwen Drum outside the palace hall. Zhao Zongquan was very displeased. Was he supposed to be presiding over the Gu family's case?
Qi Heng immediately stepped forward to speak on Sheng Minglan's behalf, but Zhao Zongquan still refused to pay attention. Seeing Zhao Ceying, Shen Congxing, Qi Heng, General Geng, and others standing up one by one to plead, Zhao Zongquan again got a headache, but merely held his forehead, telling Han Zhang to continue discussing court affairs, and was greatly annoyed, ordering Qi Heng to withdraw from the session. Qi Heng could only leave.
Zhang Shi and Shen Shi, who were outside the hall, nearly went frantic upon seeing this. Sheng Hong strongly disapproved of Sheng Minglan's actions and lectured her at length. Sheng Old Madam merely told him to go talk to Sheng Changbo.
