The Story of Ming Lan Episode 9 Recap
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Sheng Rulan mocked Sheng Molan, saying that Nanny Kong returned to the room to avoid her. Sheng Molan then used Sheng Hong to pressure Sheng Rulan. The two argued lively, but Sheng Minglan hid to the side, quite speechless. Sheng Rulan was sharp-tongued. Sheng Molan actually cried directly, saying that her two younger sisters bullied her because she was a concubine's daughter.
Sheng Rulan had no other way to deal with her foolishness, so Sheng Minglan then stood up to comfort her. Sheng Molan only stood up after a while, with tears still on her face, and walked straight to the wall, saying she would rather die by hitting her head. Old Madam Sheng was waiting in the room for Sheng Minglan to come home for dinner. Unexpectedly, she learned that Nanny Kong was punishing the girls by making them copy texts.
She could only wait, letting these girls learn a lesson and take fewer detours in the future. It was just pitiful for Sheng Minglan, who was once again dragged into it. At dusk, Nanny Kong invited Sheng Hong, Wang Ruofu, and Lin Qinshuang. Sheng Hong was greatly annoyed and was about to make the three kneel. Nanny Kong specially had cushions placed for them. Sheng Hong was somewhat puzzled, glancing at Nanny Kong while starting to reprimand the three girls.
Nanny Kong, however, turned her head to ask the three if they knew their mistakes, and then asked Sheng Molan if she admitted to always seeking attention. Sheng Molan naturally sobbed and admitted her mistake, but Nanny Kong was an old hand from the palace, having seen many cunning hearts; how could she be deceived by her? First, she pointed out Sheng Molan's competitiveness and tearful dramatics.
Second, she criticized her for always mentioning "legitimate" and "concubine-born" and always feeling that others mistreated her. Sheng Molan stopped speaking. Nanny Kong then spoke of Sheng Rulan's mistakes, and Sheng Rulan also dared not speak. Nanny Kong also stated that she would punish Sheng Minglan along with them later, as a family prospers and suffers together; even if Sheng Minglan had not made a mistake today, she should also be punished together.
Sheng Hong, on the contrary, spoke up for Sheng Minglan. Nanny Kong, however, said that punishment was necessary; if later the sisters had problems, others would just stand by and watch. Nanny Kong had said a lot today, but Sheng Molan certainly wouldn't listen. Sheng Minglan, however, understood from it what true family decorum and familial glory meant.
Just as she was about to punish the three, Lin Qinshuang stood up, wanting to attribute Sheng Minglan's ten hand-slaps to Sheng Molan. She even asked Nanny Kong to punish her along with them. Nanny Kong was disdainful; Lin Qinshuang's increasingly undignified words were truly ridiculous. She also shamed her for her status, saying she should not interrupt freely. She also subtly reminded Sheng Hong that favoring a concubine must be done in moderation for the household to be peaceful.
Lin Qinshuang did not know how to retort and could only turn to look at Sheng Hong. The latter found it difficult to speak up for Lin Qinshuang and could only echo Nanny Kong's reprimands. The three sisters all received ten hand-slaps each, and only then was the matter concluded. Sheng Minglan left the hall, and Sheng Hong called out to her. He seemed to be very distressed.
Nanny Kong's words reminded Sheng Hong of Sheng Minglan's many years of loneliness and hardship. And Sheng Minglan was the only one who didn't cry just now. Her replies further made Sheng Hong feel that she was very sensible. He also instructed her that if anything happened in the future, she must tell him. Sheng Minglan and Sheng Hong had not spoken many words when Sheng Changfeng came over and called Sheng Hong away.
He said that Wang Ruofu wanted Lin Qinshuang to kneel and be beaten. Xiao Tao felt very wronged for her mistress, but Sheng Minglan had already come to terms with it; the time when she needed her father's concern had passed. Nanny Kong's words just now allowed Wang Ruofu to vent some anger, but she still kept Lin Qinshuang behind, stating that she was unskilled in teaching and oppressed the legitimate madam, and thus truly deserved punishment.
Sheng Molan cried and wailed nearby. Sheng Changfeng made baseless accusations, but neither could make Wang Ruofu show mercy. After Sheng Hong arrived, he naturally roared, unwilling to let Lin Qinshuang suffer any grievance. Old Madam Sheng applied medicine to Sheng Minglan. Sheng Minglan greatly admired Nanny Kong. She realized that Nanny Kong had allowed Sheng Rulan and Sheng Molan to openly fight and scheme, waiting until they made mistakes before severely punishing them.
She had even prepared cushions, a ruler, and ice earlier. Even if Sheng Hong had been present at that time, he couldn't have stopped it. Such great wisdom was truly admirable.
