《The Story of Ming Lan》E37
Episode 37
Sheng Changbai warned Gu Tingye bitterly, but Gu Tingye said that he would go to the south to fight in a few days, and he stopped as soon as he left Bianjing.Sheng Changbai also thought about letting him take the exam again. After all, he was full of talent, which was a pity.Gu Tingye had already given up the idea of taking the scientific examination, and only hoped to use his ability to lead troops to fight in exchange for the safety of his family and country.Shitou came to Gu Tingye with a bunch of posts. Everyone in the capital was holding back on going on a blind date with him, regardless of the national mourning. There was a traffic jam at Fanlou a few days ago, which frightened him and hurried away with Sister Rong in his arms.
Then Gu Tingye began to inquire about the Sheng family and asked him why he didn't send a daughter over. Sheng Changbai, Wang Ruofu, had already taken a fancy to his uncle's child as a match for Sheng Rulan, and the old lady made the decision to choose He Hongwen for Sheng Minglan.Gu Tingye was stunned for a moment, and was relieved when he learned that the appointment hadn't been made yet.A few days later, Gu Tingye was wearing his battle uniform. Sheng Changbai and Aunt Chang sent him out of the city. What Gu Tingye was worried about was Brother Chang, and what Nanny Chang was worried about was Gu Tingye's marriage.Gu Tingye quickly mounted his horse and did not answer the question.On the way, Gu Tingye asked Shitou to do something for him.
Danju teased Sheng Minglan, hoping that the national mourning would pass quickly and the He family would come to visit.Sheng Minglan lowered her head and said nothing, but the patterns she embroidered were all mandarin ducks, which made Xiao Tao snicker.At this time, Mrs. Sheng asked someone to call Sheng Minglan, saying that He Hongwen was here.He Hongwen said that he had been busy buying medicinal materials recently, and he also caught up with Uncle Cao's family for amnesty, so he hadn't been here in the past few days. He made Old Mrs. Sheng laugh out loud, and then he didn't forget to tell Sheng Minglan to buy more clothes.Mrs. Sheng and Sheng Minglan also brought a therapeutic recipe to He Hongwen. He Hongwen carried it out of the door and said hello before walking past the carriage.Danjue and Xiaotao snickered. Unexpectedly, when they were about to return home, they saw He Hongwen's cousin crying in his arms. They were so angry that they went back.
He Hongwen and Cao Jinxiu found a secluded place to talk. Cao Jinxiu said that her mother wanted He Hongwen to accept her as a concubine, but she was afraid that Sheng Minglan would be domineering and would not allow her.He Hongwen quickly explained, but his cousin instigated the relationship between him and Sheng Minglan with just a few words, and cried and said that if he didn't want her, she would have no choice but to die.Sheng Minglan happened to arrive while the two were fighting, and her cousin knelt down again and asked her not to blame He Hongwen.Sheng Minglan was too lazy to take care of her and asked her to get up and talk, but her cousin performed the same trick as Zhu Manniang did back then and begged her to allow her a place.Only then did Cao Jinxiu lift her veil. The tattoos on her face were the tattoos unique to exiled prisoners, which was a great shame and humiliation.He Hongwen meant to let Cao Jinxiu be a female envoy in charge, but Sheng Minglan said that the man she wanted to marry could only have her in his heart, otherwise she would not eat this bowl of rice even if she never got married.Cao Jinxiu is He Hongwen's cousin, and he has her in his heart, so whether Cao Jinxiu wants to be a concubine, an envoy, or a rough servant girl, Sheng Minglan cannot tolerate her.He Hongwen quickly stated that he would make arrangements for Cao Jinxiu, and Cao Jinxiu cried again.
Old Mrs. Sheng was angry that Sheng Minglan should not take care of this matter, and scolded the He family repeatedly. However, Sheng Minglan had already made up her mind, and even revealed that He Hongwen's weakness was his soft heart.If the He family is interested, she will wait for ten days. If there is no news after ten days, then let Mrs. Sheng find another marriage for her.Sheng Minglan didn't need to rush up to ask about her identity, but Sheng Minglan always felt that it was better to strike first. She also felt that Cao Jinxiu was a pitiful person. No matter who He Hongwen chose, she would have no complaints.
At night, Sheng Minglan couldn't sleep and went out to the yard to relax, but unexpectedly bumped into Sheng Rulan holding Wen Yanjing's hand to say goodbye.Sheng Minglan pretended not to see her and hurried back to the house. Sheng Rulan forcibly pulled her back into the house and warned her not to tell anyone about it.Sheng Minglan was not at ease at first, thinking that Sheng Hong preferred a scholar, and it was a good match.Unexpectedly, Sheng Rulan fell in love with Wen Yanjing, Sheng Molan's original husband, and immediately scolded him for being shameless.Sheng Rulan, however, had a look of love on her face, and it was very sweet to pay tribute to her brother one by one.Sheng Rulan said that after Wen Yanjing learned her identity, he wrote a letter specifically saying that they would not have to meet each other in the future. Only then did Sheng Minglan lose her prejudice and felt that he was a gentleman.Sheng Rulan's mood at this time was both sweet and troubled. She even became jealous of Sheng Molan because of this.However, Sheng Minglan had to prepare for the worst for her, fearing that Wen Yanjing would try to climb high.Sheng Rulan knew that she was not as good as other sisters since she was a child. Sheng Minglan quickly comforted her. In fact, she envied Sheng Rulan.Wang Ruofu would definitely not agree to this marriage. Sheng Rulan's face darkened and she said that if she didn't agree, she would die.Sheng Minglan couldn't help but tease her. Sheng Rulan pouted and took out a box of jewelry for her to choose.Sheng Minglan smiled and hugged her. Sheng Rulan felt distressed, but still waved her hand.
