The Story of Ming Lan Episode 8 Recap
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Early in the morning, a few servants were cleaning the courtyard. After glancing a few times, Sheng Hong went to Old Madam Sheng's place again, claiming that Sheng Molan was all alone and missed her sisters a bit. Old Madam Sheng was unconcerned, merely saying that she could go see the two girls after school.
Sheng Hong then said that nowadays there were two outside men in the private school, and Sheng Molan, being a girl, might find it very inconvenient. Old Madam Sheng heard this and said, "Then let her embroider in the courtyard." Sheng Hong saw that Old Madam Sheng didn't agree, so he had no choice but to propose first that Molan could be guided by Madam Kong. Old Madam Sheng, however, said, "Aren't all these matters managed by Wang Ruofu?"
After all that talk, she had no intention of letting Sheng Hong easily transfer Sheng Molan. Gu Tingye brought Zhu Manniang and their two children, Rongjie'er and Changge'er, to see Madam Chang. Madam Chang's face darkened when she saw them, and she told the servants to take the children to play in the courtyard. Zhu Manniang, being quite perceptive, offered homemade pastries to curry favor. Madam Chang, however, was impervious to both soft and hard tactics.
Zhu Manniang then knelt before her, expressing her devotion; her gentle words were irresistible to anyone. Madam Chang, being someone who had seen much of the world, simply let this "enchantress" kneel there, and she herself got up and left. Zhu Manniang stayed put, trembling with anger. Gu Tingye quickly helped Zhu Manniang up, and she said with much grievance that even if Erlang (referring to Gu Tingye) had nothing, she would still wish to stay with him.
Even if Madam Chang didn't know, Gu Tingye should understand her. Gu Tingye appeased Zhu Manniang and then ran to Madam Chang's side, pointing at the children playing in the distance, he said that only with them did he have a home. Madam Chang's heart softened, but having seen countless human hearts, she naturally saw that Zhu Manniang's earnest actions were in fact coercion, and her character was truly improper.
Gu Tingye's persistent coaxing eventually made Madam Chang agree for the sake of the children, and she let Zhu Manniang stay. Sheng Hong claimed that Sheng Molan was also at fault that day and it would be good for her to receive some instruction from Madam Kong. Wang Ruofu naturally refused, insisting that Sheng Molan must be beaten a few times with a plank and kneel in the ancestral hall for a few days before it counts.
Sheng Hong, of course, had to say a few good words for Sheng Molan, forcing Wang Ruofu to curse her as a "mean slave girl." At that time, Madam Kong arrived, and only then did the two stop their verbal quarrel. Madam Kong actually agreed immediately to let Sheng Molan attend classes. Wang Ruofu wanted to stop her but was powerless. The next day, Sheng Molan arrived at the school.
Sheng Rulan was definitely unhappy when she saw her, while Sheng Minglan was somewhat sleepy and ignored everyone. Unexpectedly, Madam Kong didn't give Sheng Molan a good look when she saw her, and deliberately made Sheng Molan feel embarrassed. At night, Sheng Minglan was busy mounting a painting for Yu Yanran and completely disregarded Madam Kong's lessons on tea ceremony. Sheng Minglan was not lazy, but rather kept a low profile.
Since neither Sheng Molan nor Sheng Rulan had read it, why should she stand out? Then, Sheng Minglan received a letter from Yangzhou; it was from her aunt, who was coming to the capital. Madam Kong and Old Madam Sheng were sisters in the palace, and now the two were still talking in the room.
Madam Kong, having seen many more minds, at a glance saw that Sheng Minglan, raised under Old Madam Sheng's roof, was actually very intelligent but pretended to be foolish, far more intelligent than the other two, and usually wrote down all the key points she spoke. Old Madam Sheng, however, was worried about Sheng Minglan's handwriting. Sheng Minglan could learn horse riding and pitch-pot, but her handwriting was the most vexing.
Old Madam Sheng even told Madam Kong not to bother with Sheng Minglan. Madam Kong, in a fit of pique, actually stood up to leave. It was originally a joke, but unexpectedly made Old Madam Sheng cry from anger. Old Madam Sheng naturally knew Sheng Minglan was intelligent, but Sheng Minglan, after all, had no backing in this mansion. If she showed her brilliance, she would definitely be envied by those two elder sisters.
Even though she was supporting Sheng Minglan now, Sheng Minglan still had to endure many things. If one day Old Madam Sheng passed away, Sheng Minglan would completely become a helpless, pitiful child. Madam Kong heard this and quickly sat down to kindly persuade her. Sheng Rulan was careless, couldn't learn tea whisking, and simply fell asleep.
When she saw Wang Ruofu, she even begged not to attend Madam Kong's lessons, saying it would be fine to marry into an ordinary family later. Wang Ruofu, however, had high aspirations. If Sheng Rulan sought leisure and married a commoner, and Sheng Molan successfully married Qi Heng, others would definitely gossip about her. Sheng Molan was also learning the tea whisking taught by Madam Kong, but she always failed to do it well.
Aunt Wei arrived at the Sheng Residence. Sheng Minglan had already prepared everything and even personally made roasted lamb. Danju, the maid beside Sheng Minglan, warmly came forward to greet her. Aunt Wei, however, was very cautious, clutching the bundle in her arms. When at the table, she first rinsed her bowl and chopsticks, and then used a silver needle to test the food before she would use her chopsticks. The servants were secretly laughing.
At night, Aunt Wei again went to Sheng Minglan's room to sleep. Once in bed, she claimed that she had seen Xiaodie a few days ago. Xiaodie claimed she had absolutely not taken a single cent, and that the incident back then was a deliberate frame-up. It was precisely because of this that Aunt Wei traveled a thousand li to see Sheng Minglan, and she gave her many instructions.
The next day, Sheng Minglan went to the kitchen to cook again. Madam Zhou, next to Lin Qinshuang, saw her and followed, saying she wanted to invite Aunt Wei over for a meal. Sheng Minglan, however, said that Aunt Wei was leaving the capital tomorrow. Madam Zhou immediately turned around and reported to Lin Qinshuang. Lin Qinshuang first ordered someone to keep an eye on things. Madam Kong taught the girls incense burning in class.
The three had different expressions: Sheng Molan naturally had high ambitions, Sheng Rulan messed around and ended up choking herself. Sheng Minglan, on the other hand, kept thinking about what Aunt Wei had said and was distracted. Later, during the flower arrangement class, Sheng Rulan tried to ask Madam Kong for guidance several times, but Sheng Molan interrupted her. Sheng Rulan was naturally angry, and after Madam Kong left, she subtly and overtly mocked Sheng Molan, unaware that Madam Kong was secretly hiding nearby.
