Spoilers Ahead1)Empress Dowager takes the initiative in punishing Consort Zhou for her actions. 50 slaps to the face. The General attempts to intervene but the eunuch falls, and accuses him of interfering with justice. Later, he reports to the Dowager and informs her that the Shen house acted as predicted.2)The court wants blood. The emperor was the matchmaker for General Shen, hence he bears responsibility. General Shen allowing his household to act this way reflects poorly on the crown. The empress believes that Duke Ying will see this through because it involves his only child. ..3)Ming Lan meets with her friend, Madame Shen, Ming Lan tries to assess the situation with the general (her husband). Madame Shen explains she has turned her husband away and she praised the empress dowager for personally visiting her. Ming Lan now sees where this plot is coming from.4)Ming Lan visits the empress. Only after all the ladies who have come to fawn leave does she (the empress) delay Ming Lan under the pretext of asking about her pregnancy and she asks Ming Lan what she thinks. Ming Lan is frank. After they discuss the salt issue (and she learns her husband almost died for the first time) she explains she would protect her husband no matter what (see where this is headed now....?) The empress afraid that they will lose the support of the Duke of Ying to the empress dowager. The purpose of the marriage with the general was to merge with old subjects. So Ming Lan tells her what she thinks: she tells her a story of the three kingdom period in which in which a subject punished themselves to show loyalty and to basically undermine the enemy. (she is telling the empress she needs to bow her head and take the blame). 5)The empress makes a difficult choice. She takes a crown of hers and takes an enormous pear off of it. She She has it sent to the Ducal Zhang family in order to apologize to them for sending Consort Zhou to the General's House, leading to him favoing her. Then she removes everything so that she is only wearing a white robe, and walks by everyone (servants) in this garb (it is humiliating when you think about it) to beg forgiveness as she was the matchmaker. Her hair is even unbound, which is a huge deal....6)The Emperor is listening to the prime minister update him on the latest of empress dowager's work. They are trying to figure out a soution in the face of her attacks, because he must do something in order to avoid appearing biased--and that is when the empress appears, head bowed, begging publicly for forgiveness not as an empress but as a member of the shen clan; she is apologizing on behalf of her kin..7)In her apology, the empress states she has failed the state her family and the teachings of dowager empress. the emperor helps her to her feet and says 'you are my empress' and 'your mistake is my mistake' and tells her that together they will beg the empress dowager for forgiveness (it is great because the empress has to forgive them now this kind of behavior is unprecedented)(in destroying her pride the empress has won this round and the empress dowager must forgive them)..8)General Shen loses a year's salary and will be confined for a brief amount of time in his home to reflect. His Consort is sentenced by empress dowager to be slapped 50 more times (her face is already tore up) and to be forced to live her remaining days in a simple room. Her brother is to be caned 30 days and pay the Duke of Ying 10,000 taels which will be promptly handed over to the daughter. Her other brother is to be exiled for a separate crime. (bye bye consort)(this is called getting off light I don't know what they were thinking).9)The daughter of Duke Ying is lucky. Her parents have a plan: she could go live in a convent for a bit and when this has died down return, if she doesn't want to go back. MW Consort Zhou is dragged away in front of her surviving sister on the same day that a party is being held to showcase the shen couple as 'together' Ming Lan takes care of this issue for her friend quietly and explains that while this is unfortunate, at least her family and children can still have a future..10)Ming Lan lectures the general like Momo Kang. She spells out his mistakes: 1)You favored Zhou too much as she was your wife's sister 2)You took her in as a concubine 3)As a result of all of this, not even the empress can scold her because of the service her sister provided . Ming Lan reminds the younger sister of the general to think about how this incident if not contained would have destroyed so many lives. This is the best result.
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Spoilers AheadNote: This episode uses music and filming to really maximize the emotional impact of this dangerous situation. This is one of the more action oriented episodes.1)Important plot point: Ming Lan is told by her grandmother to always be independent because in the end, everyone--husband, children, family, will leave you. This is a cynical and realistic principle but it highlights the lack of control Ming Lan can hope to have over her life, hence, she should save money. 2)Princess Pinang (Yuan Ruo's mother) arrives as an important guest for Older Brother Changbai's wedding, he believes she is offering a marriage proposal for him, but instead she is offering gift s to the Sheng daughters, and communicating firmly to the family that the girls are 'sisters' and as such, should never hope to marry into the family (very clever how you can do this with just a present).(My heart really goes out to this guy he is trying very hard not to cry!)3)In spite of her mask, Ming Lan is heart broken. Her grandmother takes care to alert the servants so word does not spread. Even though she admits it was not going to happen, Grandmother just couldn't interfere 4)Grandmother decides to visit the elder Sheng Madame back in Yanzhou and takes Ming Lan with her 5)Before she leaves Yuan Ruo gives her a clay doll and says its smile reminds him of her 6)The boat they are on is under attack by Pirates and grandmother is out of it from medicine! Ming Lan tries to keep a cool head but it looks like she is not going to make it!
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1)Yan Ran’s father and grandfather argue fiercely. Grandpa does not want her to marry Gu Ting Ye but the father could care less about his reputation he would use his daughter to form a connection with the Marquis house (recall, people think Gu Ting Ye is a wastrel, gambler, womanizer, good for nothing who rapes women).2)Big brother Chang stops by to visit Ming Lan and so plan 2 goes into action. The servant girl sent over by Big Madame tries to hit on Chang, who is extremely proper. He freaks out but Ming Lan handles it by telling the girl to apologize. Ming Lan explains the girl was sent by his mother and that she must respect his Mother and not insult the girl. 3)Yan Ran arrives to see Ming Lan in tears. She relates to her that when her mother was dying only Gu Ting Ye helped and she is still grateful to him. This does cause her to sway a little but Yan Ran is worried about his bad reputation. Yan Ran is sad because her marriage talk has created conflict with her father and grandfather, and upset that her father does not seem to love her. She feels responsible this will make her grandpa sick. Ming Lan encourages her to not give up and to have more faith her grandpa can handle this. Yan Ran is cheered up.4)Ming Lan tells Yan Ran’s grandmother of how Gu Ting Ye once helped her. It sounds like in her own way, Ming Lan is helping Gu Ting Ye in this. Elsewhere, Gu Ting Ye finally meets with the imperial tutor and against all odds seems to succeed in distancing himself from his past. The other concern is the wolf’s den of his family. But this is easy as he plans to separate himself from his family. Things look good.5)Miniang shows up at Yan Ran’s home and demands to be seen and serve tea. She causes a huge scene, makes grandmother ill, and otherwise humiliates the imperial tutor family. Miniang attracts the attention of neighbors and finally is granted an audience. Her insistence that Yan Ran drink her tea is calculated. If Yan Ran drinks it, she loses face and power long before the marriage. If she refuses, Miniang is the victim of someone looking down on her. Ming Lan steps in and calls her out. Miniang claims she is ignorant. Agaain Ming Lan calls her out. Again Miniang claims she is ignorant. Ming Lan then proceeds to politely ask her questions. Ming Lan then points out how odd that her parents had an honorable hard working living how did Miniang win up singing opera. Miniang answer is vague at best and so Ming Lan suggests she ask the Gu family for status how can Yan Ran grant it when they aren’t even married, Ming Lan points out re is no connection this is clearly slander. Miniang behaves dramatically saying she will just ie. Ming Lan watches this show calmly. Ming Lan says if she had married a common man she would have lived a peaceful life but she had loftier ambitions and is now a kept woman how are they basically to blame. Ming Lan accuses her of slander and attempting to ruin Yan Ran’s reputation, she can either walk out or be thrown out. 6)Later, the wife of imperial tutor visits old Madame to express gratitude for how well Ming Lan handles the situation, it seems that Yan Ran will marry a boy in their hometown. Ming Lan admits to her grandmother she should not have involved herself as it carries risk to her own reputation when challenged but Ming Lan admits she took the risk because she was counting on Miniang not knowing she was the a Sheng family, and the fact that the imperial tutor would cover it up. Her grand,other asks her if she is worried that this far will fall on her some day and her grandmother promises her she will one day be the lady of a house not a concubine, Ming Lan sees Yan ran off who leaves to marry, she is sad because she won’t see her anytime soon, and so her servants try to cheer her up with dessert.7) She runs into Gu Ting aye. He is most unhappy,8) he sits down and confronts her, asking her why she is basically trying to ruin his life. At first Ming Lan is cooly polite. She begins by calling into question his motive in marrying her friend. He admits it. She explains that women have few choices few options, everyone would know his motive,. Ming Lan rejects his belief that all will be rainbows for Yan Ran, instead she shifts to the consequences of Miniang behavior. And that she believes Miniang is a bad person who is not feeble or ignorant, as he insists, and clever and calculating. 8)Irritated, he accuses her of being judgmental. He the. Accuses her of manipulating the a Lord of Qi and manipulating him. He then tells her he should have tried to marry her to punish her and she angrily shouts at him that she would never marry him while he leaves, laughing. 9) Plan 2 of getting rid of Big Madame’s servants is starting to see results. Big Madame’s personal servant learns that the servants they sent are trying to seduce Chang, infuriating big Madame who is especially sensitive to these tricks because of Madame Lin. Elsewhere, Miniang learns that the next arrowhead prospect is fierce and in no way like Yan an. Miniang plays dumb. She continues to slip out but where is she going...?
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1) The house minus Master Sheng and Chang go to a lawn/polo party being held by Countess Wu. Brother Feng is only interested in hanging with Gu Ting Ye. Both Rulan and Ming Lan ask permission to go play. In a rare display of emotion Ming Lan runs uninhibited into the arms of her buddy Yanran. Yanran is a sweet, nice girl. Molan scopes out the competition, looking for the young lord. She notes that Princess Jiacheng and Princess Feiyan are both present (they are daughters of two different royal princes who are potential heirs to the throne). Remember that.2)I learned ladies get to play polo and ride astride this episode. Young Lord hangs out with the sixth son of countess Wu. Sixth son likes poetry. He wants to debate poetry with young lord who really just wants to watch Ming Lan. Molan uses her status as a ‘sister’ to him to interrupt the men to discuss poetry. She is good at poetry I know very little about such things. I don’t know if she is doing anything inappropriate I am guessing it is borderline. The counts son remembers Molan. He obviously likes her.3) it’s funny. Molan watches the young lord. He watches Ming Lan. A princess watches the young lord and the counts son watches Molan. It is like a really fancy high school drama. But they are young marriage is the next big thing in their lives. 4)Anyways, prizes are administered at this match. Yanran’s mom died. The stepmother has forced her out so she lives with her grandparents (her grandpa is the imperial tutor meaning he taught the Sheng sisters young lord etc). Yanran notices and item belonging to her mom is somehow an prize. It seems many items have been secretly taken from her that belonged to her mother by her father. She wants to win the prize badly, but she must compete against her younger half sister and half brother who are good at polo and don’t seem to like her. Ming Lan wants to help so she interrupts the GU Ting aye meeting and drags Feng away insisting he help YanRan. Gu Ting Ye is interested and learns that Yan Ran is very nice, and does not judge others, and even meets with courtesans if they have questions. He also learns from the courtesans of her messy family background.5) Gu Ting Ye clearly thinks she would be a good wife since she is so tolerant. She will not mind his concubine.6)The match begins. It is obvious that Yanran’s little sister is the better athlete. The young lord seizes a chance to talk to Ming Lan. There is a screen between them. But it demonstrates how hard it is to talk to your crush. She tries not to engage in typical Ming Lan fashion. He makes it clear to her the effort he went to get them to come here today and how hard it was. He tells her that he will wait for her (now, you know since she winds up with someone else he can’t do this. Guys don’t promise lightly. Props for being clear in his intentions. )7)Yanran loses and tries to bargain for it but her little sister tells her she really doesn’t want it but must have it since Yanran wants it. In tears, and seeing she is upset, Ming Lan agrees to challenge her. She replaces Yanran. Everyone notices this, including GunTing Ye. And surprise surprise another talent she kept hidden emerges. Everyone is watching the match now. His courtesan says among Lan lives like the sun and Gu Ting Ye says you have no idea how hard her life is. Elsewhere the countess Wu is thoroughly impressed by Ming Lan and wants her son to see...but he is chatting up Molan.8)The brother of Yanran is injured (it clearly seems forced like a trick to fold). He uses it as an excuse to get Master Gu to play but Madame Wu says it is unfair after all who can beat him. Master gu agrees. It for fairness he won’t use his dominant hand. He is also confident he will win. Brother Feng folds, leaving Ming Lan hanging. So Young Lord Qi volunteers himself. What a spectacle this has created. But Ming Lan could care less. Ming Lan does try to point out him playing will cause problems because of his status....but she wants the pin.9)the young sister of yanran sort of starts to cheat and it becomes a free for fall. Team Ming Lan wins. She does her best to ignore the young lord and focus on Yanran. The young princess watching is immediately jealous of Ming Lan. We learn Gu Ting Ye lost on purpose because he wanted to make Ming Lan and Yanran happy. He now has his eye on Yanran as a potential bride.10)on the way home Molan tries to throw shade at Minglan but naturally she can’t spar with Ming Lan. On the way back Young Lord learns that the She g family will rest and rewater the horses at a monastery...his new goal...
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1) Gu Ting Ye is PISSED. He rushes to his older brothers room and calls him out, accusing him of taking words he said in the privacy of the home and reporting it to the emperor. He accuses him of framing him. Dad points out that even if his brother said something, he had to have something to say (remember when Rulan fights with her dad and her dad says well you had to commit a mistake for Molan to set you up it is the same issue of favoritism creating disharmony). It is hard to confront the central issue that the brother tattled and harmed Gu TIng He’s future when his father has decided that he alone is in the wrong. Now with Momo, drunk, Gu Ting Ye wonders what he will tell his concubine and children since the future he had planned no longer exists. He is so defeated and says ‘it’s no use everyone in that manor believes their own uses’2)overhearing the private talk, his concubine Minniang learns that he is unfavored and has an unstable future. She must make another bet.(on one hand, I can’t really blame her Gu Ting Ye is basically unemployed with no prospects or support. ) Gu Ting Ye suggests they leave the city and farm in the provinces. Momo is supportive...his concubine has bigger ambitions.3)Minaing uses the cover of finding her kids to sneak out (a big no no ). She deliberately unlocked the back door, knowing her daughter would sneak out looking for candy, to slip out. I mean I don’t think a concubine Lin would even do something that risky she at least loves her kids. Mini ant goes to the Marquis house intending to cause a scene, and Stepmom Gu sees an opportunity. Gu Ting Ye returns and discovers they are missing. He immediately goes to look for his daughter and concubine. He immediately thinks the worse, that she has been kidnapped. Elsewhere, his mistress is begging the Marquis for ‘means to live’ WOW I kind of admire her shamelessness. 4)Gu Ting Ye appears and another argument occurs between father and son. He confronts his father, says he won’t put up with being best anymore, and accuses his father of forcing his mother to die and deceiving her, Gu Ting Ye says he will never believe his father again. But there is some confirmation as the Marquis reflects on who could have told him, elsewhere, the eldest son grimly says that if he shared the same mother as Gu he would readily be at ease handing the family to him but his mother (Gu’s mother) killed his own mother by forcing her to die.5)now, back at the palace, Master Sheng is heading home only to be stopped by an official who pulls him aside and states that the emperor wishes to have a private meeting, he is taken to a side room holding some random books and locked in. Cannot even leave to go potty which is sad because he briefly considers using an antique pot but changes his mind. Big Madame begins to question where he is. Rulan tells her mother not to worry spring is coming and with it polo matches hosted by Countess Wu. Her mother chastises her for her immaturity and still worries. It doesn’t feel right she says. 6)The next morning the house is in chaos, Master Sheng is missing. Not good. Chang reaches out to Gu hoping he could help but Gu admits he has only gone to the palace ten times, he admits his older brother is a distant relative of the empress sad,lay he would never help. He suggests instead Princess Pingning she grew up in the palace, and he knows youMy lord well. 7) Changbai reports back that Master Sheng is locked up, they don’t know the reason, the old Madame reminds her that the emperor is quite kind. She reminds Big Madame to take charge and keep the family together, no chaos she says.8) in typical fashion, Big Madame misses the point and takes this as Old Madame not caring. She decides to use this as an opportunity to get rid of concubine Lin. Although her personal servant is (rightfully) wary she goes long. When Ming Lan admits to old Madame that young lord secretly sent someone to tell her of the news, her grandmother says that if he can’t find this out then it really isn’t a big deal (the palace isn’t trying to conceal this).9) Elsewhere, Madame Lin sits with her sleeping daughter. We learn she has been secretly selling land and shops. This is sort of. No no because she is secretly doing it. I think in her own way Madame Li is using her skills to provide a back up in the event she has no one to rely on (planning ahead). Big Madames spies follow and catch them only she accuses her of a heinous crime: adultery. China is pretty Draconian. You don’t want to get caught cheating today, imagine back then (FYI please don’t cheat). Madame Lin and the landlord are tied up by Big Madame’s spies....
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1)We open to the girls visiting Old Madame. This turns quite comedic as Molan and Rulan repeatedly instigate the other. Until finally they realize it has gone to far and grandmother reminds them at this time harmony is most important,. Afterwards, Rulan, though not the most book smart, can easily trigger Molan by reminding her that she will forever be a concubine born. This Molans biggest fear. That she will be held back from marrying well because of her birth. 2)Ming Lan and the Duke (it’s just easier to call him this though he is the heir) cannot see one another but they are both thinking of the other. 3) The results come out. And although parents may be separated by class, they all are there to see their sons who have finally emerged. Big Madame is there to meet Chang, with Ming Lan and Rulan. Feng is greeted by Molan and Madame Lin. The princess is there for the duke. Gu Ting Ye is greeted by his servants.4)Xiodai reports to Ming Lan that Madame Lin has been acting shady: she uses the cover of the exams to send a personal male servant out to pick up some goods. Ming Lan, ever patient, says to merely observe. 5) Ming Lan admits under a little coaxing from her grandmother that she is worried about the young lord and his results. Her grandmother again reminds her that she wants her to be happy but the problem is that young lord is too great, his family strict. She tells her that she must lower her expectations if she has the chance to marry there and that she will not be a main wife and that it will be tough as a result because the mother is strict. As an excuse for Ming Lan to see the results, she sends her out as her personal representative.6)Although he did not go to greet Gu Ting Ye when he finished his exams, his father and stepmother go for the results. His stepmother expresses concerns that Gu Ting He’s bad temper will create isssues and that she worries about him (remember this behavior). The only person passes is Changbai. Gu Ting Ye ‘s reputation precedes him. Many families will choose among the passing husbands but Gu Ting Ye is considered to be a bad man. Changbai did extremely well he is in the top thirteen. Apparently passing first try is super rare. 7)Gu Ting Ye and Ming Lan exchange greetings. Neither is interested in the other st this point. 8)Young lord goes to congratulate Sheng. Rulan remarks that he does not really need to pass and Ming Lan explains though true he wishes to basically pass on his own merit without using his position, young lord uses this as an excuse to speak to Ming Lan and they have a small talk. Naturally, he is unaware how closely his mother watches him. She immediately begins to throw some shade to her husband. She knows he is in love. While the duke seems supportive his wife the princess is dismissive no title no marriage talk.9)Gu Ting Ye is clearly upset he failed. His younger brother tries to encourage him. Elsewhere, Big Madame is so happy she wants to celebrate. A visit with Big Madame reminds them of etiquette. Keep things quiet because Young Lord and Gu Ting Ye did not pass. It could offend the duke and Marquis. Big Madame makes an attempt to get her niece considered as a wife to her son (you will soon see that whenever her sister comes to visit she tries to get something from her). 10)while Molan, Lin, and her son argue about him having failed Gu Ting Ye takes Chang out to celebrate and drink. Chang is confused about his failure. He points out that Princess Qi went to see why young lord did not pass surely Marquis Gu did the same. gu says nope, my Dad hates me. Elsewhere, Feng goes out to drink and gets caught up in a debate about who will be the next Emperor. He bets it will be Prince Yan.11)Marquis gu indeed checks to find out why his son failed. The proctor explains that Young Lord Qi failed because his essays lack backbone. Gu ting actually should have passed and been in the top 3. Turns out there is a reason he failed. ...it seems he can’t retake the exam because he ran his mouth about sympathizing with some dead citizen or whatnot that the emperor is not fond of (so happy that doesn’t happen in the states)
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Spoilers Ahead1)Our episode begins with a conversation between Ming Lan and her servants. They comment on the gifts that Madame Wu continues to send and Ming Lan cryptically replies: Soon she won't be coming here anymore. Although she likes Madame Wu, her son is not someone she wishes to marry as she knows the scandal his family is trying to clean up.2)Elsewhere, Rulan learns from her personal maid that her father is planning to bring by poor scholars for Mo'er to consider marriage with. Rulan sees this as a slight (she doesn't see the long term pros of this) and suddenly a breeze causes her handkerchief to go flying. She chases it down and a gentleman she does not recognize picks it up but she can't approach a stranger, so he leaves it on a tree for her. They share a 'moment'--no words are spoken (I think he is Mo'er's marriage candidate). 3)That evening, Concubine Lin eats with Master Sheng and again brings up the subject of Mo'er's marriage. First she focuses on Ming Lan, who appears to be poised to marry a Count's son, and then shifts to her daughter and a fear that the scholar candidate will be unable to economically provide for her daughter. This bothers Master Sheng who again explains that the man he selected has an excellent future (I think Master Sheng is personally cultivating him, and believes he will succeed the way he himself has). Concubine Lin's nudging causes Master Sheng to lose patience and leave.4)On her way to pray at Yuqing Monastery Ming Lan accidentally spies Yuan Ruo with his wife, and it appears that they are wishing for a child. Ming Lan watches them until they disappear, and she is clearly sad, but as is her way, quickly hides it once her servants notice. The scene shifts to Yuan Ruo and his wife,, and it is evident (we know he is more passionate and laid back around Ming Lan, but here he is very restrained and polite) that his wife adores him.5)The next evening, Ming Lan visits with her grandmother and explains that she has been frequenting Yuqing monastery to pray for her mother. The subject changes as her grandmother brings up brother He, the doctor, and begins to list all the good things about him. Elsewhere, Concubine Lin receives a report from her personal servant that Ming Lan's visits to the monastery have a pattern: they coincide with the visits of Madame Wu and her son. Concubine Lin views this as brown nosing to the mother in law, and Mo'er begins to cry--is she destined to be laughed at by everyone? 6)Concubine Lin tells her daughter that she seduced Master Sheng and got pregnant in order to be taken in as a concubine. It was a desperate move but it paid well. Listening this, Mo'er tells her mother that she is willing to endure any shame to get what she wants--and her mother appears to be okay with this. After this, Mo'er is seen wearing the clothes of a maid and sneaking over to the temple. 7)Madame Wu leaves the temple and her son complains about her visiting constantly just to try to run into Ming Lan. She lectures her son and explains no one will marry him with this kind of situation--if he wants to make the girl he got pregnant a concubine (she is a mistress it seems) he must first marry an official wife. Annoyed, she leaves him alone.8)The scene shifts to Mo'er, and they are stopped by a woman (in her 30s?) who dismisses their excuse that they are here to view flowers because there aren't any. She tells them to not go ahead because there is a young man who is viewing flowers and their relationship might be tainted. Mo'er 'falls' and he walks over to her, and he checks on her. He takes her hands, and seems to be in a daze that Mo'er is there ('am I dreaming?' he says). Mo'er tells him some pretty words, that she knew he wanted to see her so she came. This makes him very happy (it seems to be genuine, but then, he could be only seeking one thing,,,,,)9)In the next scene, Mo'er walks with her sister and she tells her that nothing is ever final (this is pretty uncool, to go after your little sister's marriage candidate not out of love, which I could understand, but out of pride and to a lesser extent fear that you won't be living a lavish lifestyle). The three sisters share tea and Ming Lan points out the fact that Mo'er always goes after what she wants and she also raises the point that Mo'er looks similar to one of the servants in Lin pavilion, and basically that it could be problematic if they are not well taught because of this (I think she is implying that others might mistake her for her) which makes Mo'er uncomfortable (I would be sweating bullets)10)Ming Lan later has a conversation with Rulan who wants to know why she is hiding beautiful water lilies in her room. Ming Lan then says that a priest told her that she would face a disaster this year so she did this to help counter that prediction. Rulan, in her simple way, turn the subject to how she feels bad for her that people are gossiping out of envy. Because she defended her, Ming Lan gifts her, and Rulan is honest and says she wasn't really defending her its just that she has never seen Mo'er this jealous.11)Rulan tells her mother that Ming Lan is not as clever as her, and this annoys her mother who tells her that Ming Lan is very quick witted. She relays the info about the priest, and Big Madame assumes that the daoist priest must be exceptional for Ming Lan to praise him so she decide to visit. They then spy servants from Lin pavilion, and out of concern, Big Madame's personal servant goes to see why they are visiting. She is shocked to discover that it i Mo'er in disguise, and that she goes into a room and then the Sixth Son of the Wu family enters (HUGE SCANDAL).12)She immediately returns to Big Madame and takes her home to relay the news in private. Big Madame is shocked. Her personal servant urges her to be calm and use this as an opportunity to finally get rid of Concubine Lin. She and her servant decide to report this to the master. Master Sheng is shocked and does not believe it. There was even evidence of an affair (they went into the secret room after they left and found a bed). Since he doesn't believe her she tells him to go and see for himelf, and this horrifies him more since he is a father, she is his daughter--but Big Madame is adamant he must investigate this because all of his children will be impacted if it is discovered. 13)The reality now in front of him is so unbearable that Master Sheng breaks down into tears (this is literally a parent's worse nightmare, worse than having a daughter die is a daughter who has premarital sex). 14)The next day, Mo'er leaves as usual, disguised as her servant Yuanzai. Big Madame informs the minister of this and tells him to bring servants who have signed a death contract and surround the courtyard tightly (this is a legitimate wife in action). The Sheng family is about to change in a big way.
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Spoilers Ahead1)GTY 's efforts to avoid morning court do not go unnoticed. Although hunting, Eldest Brother Sheng tracks him down. His goal is not to scold him. The focus of the conversation is GTY complaining about the his wife for not being annoyed or angry about him accepting a new concubine, and not understanding his anger. Eldest brother asks him why he is not just honest with her, but GTY deflects this. GTY essentially admits that it is difficult to see true affection, however he can't tell her because she will just do whatever he wants, thus destroying the meaning. Eldest brother points out that he made her marry you, and now you are complaining. 2)Mi'er spends time with her good friend Lady Zhang of the ducal house of Ying (her father is a duke) and learns she is pregnant. She expresses her frustration with her husbands concubine Little Zhou, the younger sister of her husband's first wife who died (she was mistaken for the current empress/this is before the current emperor was crowned). She explains that she is 'very extreme' but the conversation shifts back to the child.3)GTY returns to visit his wife that evening who is planning to make baby clothes for her friends. He brought food over (yay!) and she seems to be 'politely' resistant to this, making excuses (maybe she doesn't want to talk?) and they basically wind up spending the night together.4)The scene later transitions to a jiju (polo)tournament. Ming Lan plays and wins a pair of baby shoes for her Lady Zhang (pregnant lady). Lady Qin casts a couple of nets to see if anyone will bite i.e. maybe spread some gossip but fails as everyone has nothing but good things to say. Lady Qin later laments that her daughter in law and stepson are gaining so many friends. She believes things will be more difficult. She believes that because they are working together (a power couple) they are a tough enemy, but she believes they can divide them.5)We transition to the emperor and his wife. Prince Huan visits to report that the Marquis organized a match. His uncle--the husband of Lady Zhang (pregnant lady) appears to be getting along with his wife better, which is important news for the empress (he is her brother). This is important because the emperor arrange this marriage--she is married to Shen Cong Xing (a general in the military as well). 6)We transition to GTY walking around his property with his wife. They are having a heart to heart. They are discussing Shen Cong's house, which although isn't harmonious, and although he has made mistakes, their undying loyalty to the emperor basically counterbalances this. In addition, the fact that Lady Zou paid with her life to protect the royal family--and her own--is the height of loyalty. He directly asks her if anything bothers her, and she admits not being able to remember her mother's face. He then asks her what if he becomes muddled like Shen Cong--and she tells him she would never kill herself, she would keep on living, but does he want her to live in fear of that happening,(basically she has conceded defeat before the battle is fought). He then asks her if she had another choice would she marry Yuan Ruou which makes her more angry. He wants to know if she hates him--she runs away and refuses to confront the issues he is trying to discuss. He finally says I just want you to love me. (They are basically fighting again)7)Lady Qin now knows they are fighting and GTY is sleeping in seperate rooms. Elsewhere, GTY becomes angry when he learns that Mi'er has seen a doctor. He at first wants to see her then decides not to and have the doctor report to him. In the next scene we see Ming Lan is handling the marriage of a close servant, who does not want to go, but Mi'er wants her to have a family and be happy (this is distinctively different from western servant culture, where the two really do not mingle). Back in his room, GTY tries to pressure Shitou to get info about Mi'er from Xiao tao since he knows they are basically dating but Shitous says she would never tell him 8)We learn from a meeting that GTY has with the prince minister that Prince Huan basically deliberately left him and General shen (they are young) behind and took the older generals because 1)they are elders and from the old school and 2)once the ask is proven too difficult he can request GTY and general shen without offending the older lords9)The episode ends with the emperor wishing to have his birth parents conferred as emperor--this is both unheard of and incredibly disruptive to tradition because as the empress will say 'what son has two fathers' (for example, even if you are concubine born your real mother is the legitimate wife....) We have no issues....
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Spoilers AheadThis episode is fantastic and not a great deal happens other than they get married and consummate. One of the most interesting parts is when she leaves her family--both Big Madame and her father seem genuinely happy for her. Then, that night, GTY rushes out and in an unconventional display of husbandly affection, picks up choice meals, perhaps knowing the wife who has been in the bridal chamber is waiting and hungry. While she eats he takes the time, before they go to the bed, to be direct with her. He makes it clear to her that his legitimate son, whom he seeks, will not outrank a legitimate son. But he will focus on finding him. Ming Lan makes it clear that it would scare her if he didn't care and that she will not allow her stepchildren to suffer as she did. He then shows her all his assets (this guy is ridiculously wealthy) and she shows him her, it is so meager compared to him, but its important that she is honest. He tells her that other than her, Shitou, and nanny, he doesn't trust anyone in this house. I think he really cherishes her, and Ming Lan admits she is afraid she may get used to this. He also swears before god to not disappoint her.
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Spoilers Ahead1)Big Madame is baffled. She understands her daughter is stubborn, but her adamant refusal to marry GTY even after she is confined to her room, allowed only the most simple of food, and essentially living with Ming Lan who tries to persuade her--it utterly baffles Big Madame. Her daughter has never been this resistant. 2)When Big Madame learns that the emperor himself has blessed--and thereby decreed--a marriage between GTY and the house of Sheng, she rushes to tell her daughter. Surprisingly, Rulan comes up with a number of suggestions including a 'fake' marriage with the scholar she likes (though her mother is unaware). These suggestions fall flat, and Rulan is faced with the very real reality that she will be forced to marry GTY. Her mother's reassurances that she will have fortune and a title do nothing to comfort her as she sobs.3)Later, Big Madame confides to her personal maid what we, the viewers, know: witnessing the awful spectacle of Concubine Lin and her daughter, including the scandalous plot they constructed, succeed without a hitch infuriated her--how come that woman always gets what she wants, how come Big Madame must suffer? Finally she feels as if her luck has turned. She is happy with this marriage, even if the Gu family situation is difficult (shortsighted...)4)Elsewhere, a deadened Rulan sits (I think a lot of us have experienced this kind of love hurt//I empathized with her) as Ming Lan tries in vain to cheer her up. Ming Lan attempts to appeal to the things she has always known about Rulan: she should be happy, because her mother will be happy, she will have a great life style, GTY could choose to be a scholar some day, and she will surpass Molan in status and fortune. These gains mean nothing to Rulan, who directly tells Ming Lan that she does not understand because she (essentially) has never been in love before. (I think that her love for Yuan Ruo never had time to blossom into something all consuming because it didn't change her). Ming Lan tries to impart her own advice of always looking forward, but again, logic does not work with love.5)Not long after, perhaps the next day, GTY and Eldest brother sheng are walking together, when they overhear a woman sobbing and apologizing to a stranger that they cannot be together in this life. When he hears the Sheng name dropped he runs over, and both men are astounded to see Rulan alone and weeping with Weiming--Eldest Brother loses it and begins yelling at her--GTY follows him.6)At home, Master Sheng is furious. He wants to kill her, and her maid is beaten awfully, so badly in fact that Rulan jumps on her to protect her from the caning and gets caned herself. Old Madame receives updates from her new grandaughter-in-law and learns that Rulan truly went to say her goodbyes. This was just the worst luck. Worse, because of the complicated situatioin with the Gu family and him being so powerful, Old Madame cannot fix this matter.7)Unable to do anything, later the Master and Madame visit Old Madame and ask that Ming Lan be the one to marry GTY since they never officially announced which daughter he was to wed. This sends Old Madame into a furious fit. She smashes cups. She vents her fiery on these two who only ever come to her when they have a problem and only care about Ming Lan when she is useful to cleaning up a mess. She adamantly refuses, even though she does not have a plan to fix it.8)Meanwhile, Yuan Ruo passes his Civil Exam. After telling his mother the good news he asks if she will go the Sheng family and formerly request that Ming Lan be allowed to marry him, and she agrees.9)Ming Lan visits her sister Hu'er, who leaves suddenly. While gone, GTY arrives and all the pieces click together for her. She is clearly angry with him, and he tells her that they will be married soon. She yells at him, and he laughs and says he knows she is angry, but he had no other choice but to cast this big net--he could not ask directly because her grandmother would have rejected him, and once that happened, her father would not try to persuade her. Also, it would have upset Big Madame. So he began to plot. He knew that while a good man the He man was not for her, he found out about the Cao cousin and brought the two of them together, and when he learned that Rulan was in love with another, he was so happy he couldn't sleep. He then tells her that he decided to marry her the same night he saved her from the river and she told him to stop wandering and settle down for his daughter's sake. Ming Lan is left speechless and storms off angry.10)The episode ends with Princess Pingning learning of the marriage between GTY and Ming Lan (hence she does not ask for her hand in marriage because it is too late, nothing can be done)....poor Yuan Ruo.....he missed his boat......
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SPOILERS AHEAD1)GTY wishes to have his nursemaid return. This is all reasonable but his father is against this. GTY has a sound argument prepared: all the other family members do this so why can't I? his father over reacts and has the court yard sealed, and his elder brother takes this opportunity to report that GTY has a commoner as a mistress. 2)This is a big deal. His father is actually very right to be angry--a noble's son to have a mistress before having a legitimate wife is a terrible idea because who would want to marry such a person? who would send their daughter into a situation like that, unless they were desperate? GTY is caned, and while he is being caned his father focuses on the health of this elder son.3)Eldest son begs GTY to concede. GTY is emotionless as he says (great line) 'why should I apologize when I have a brother like you'---he clearly says, loud enough for his father to hear, that elder brother pretended to stop the fight but used it as a chance to expose an even bigger problem, his mistress to sow discord. he also accuses him of colluding with the other houses. his father ignores this entire argument. after, GTY is very direct with his elder brother which provokes him into a coughing fit. 4)Back at the Sheng house, in a parallel sitution , Ming Lan is bowing in the shrine of the ancestors (this is sort of the most extreme punishment for a lady) for 3 days. She tries to help Rulan (who is angry with her for not standing up totheir father) see that she was silent because she did not want to incite their father to a harsher punishment, but Rulan is adamant that she has her pride (Rulan is unable to see that Ming Lan can't afford to have that kind of pride because she does not want to worry her grandmother).5)It is a windy knight, and Big Madame cannot sleep for her worry of Rulan keeps her up. She goes to the shrine to check on her knees (they are going to be bruised terribly). She does not check on Ming Lan (the screen shot for when they open the shrine doors is actually kind of cool). Big Madame after is surprised that Old Madame has not sent someone to check on Ming Lan. She concludes that this is because she is not a blood relative (in truth, if Old Madame sent someone over, she would probably complain that she does not dote on her daughter enough I think)6)In a rather shocking display that is really not seen at any other time (maybe because she is young) Mo'er is quite rude to the Big Madame and implies that Rulan should be punished so that she does not shame the family by having a premarital affair (an extremely, extremely rude thing to say to anyone, especially the legitimate wife) earning her a slap. the sad thing is that the legitimate wife has lost so much face and her power so usurped by concubine lin that she really has no recourse to punish her or complain.7)Master Sheng goes to see his concubine first for a meal (see how quickly he has forgotten his mother's instructions to go to the legitimate wife first) he proceeds to compliment her on how well she has taught Mo'er and explain he must be harsh with rulan for her own good (in fact this is actually true as we will later see because in spoiling Mo'er bad things happen).8)While Big Madame endures the humiliation of being seen second and waiting for Master Sheng, Old Madame receives a report on Ming Lan. She knows Ming Lan is trying her best and she quite adorably tries to appear strict but can't. Back to Big Madame, Master Sheng treats her very differently from Concubine Lin. He is more reserved, although he makes a show of acknowledging the effort she put into the meal. Big Madame chooses to act a little out of character and take a page out of Concubine Lin's book by fawning first over the minister and then fake crying--its just that Concubine Lin is much better at it and it is totally inconsistent with her character--it works at first but she can't back down9) He becomes angry at her--'how do you not understand' we finally learn that his punishment of the girls actually has a deeper meaning--he cares less about the incident and more about who saw it--Ming Lan and Ru Lan were the ones who (for all intents and purpose) offended, and in front of a countess--the family would look bad if they don't receive a strict punishment. this shows how big madame is a bit short in her role as big madame because she is so short sighted. she can't do her responsibilities well, but Master Sheng is also wrong for neglecting her (but that is a separate issue) and that neglect has created a big divide between the two wives, hence it makes things worse10)Big Madame seeks out grandmother and uses Ming Lan as her bargaining chip--she's weak, please help her--but that fails, so she brings up Hu'er and her problems. Luckily, Old Madame has it figured out. First she will have the imperial physician visit when her childhood friend who trained the concubines in the palace visit--the physician can check Hu'aer when she visits, and the friend can give the two girls lessons. This is a huge deal, because not just anyone can receive lessons from Momo Kong.11)Ming Lan's knees are covered in bruises, and medicine is applied as she learns about her upcoming lessons with Momo Kong. She won't go to school (its a big deal that they have gone to school a lot of women can't read or write).12)Yuan Ruo tries to find out from Second Son what happened to the girls--he brushes him off until he finally says they are being punished
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This episode walks us through the funeral of Concubine Wei, the decision for Ming Lan to be raised by Old Madame (grandmother) and the move to the capital. We also witness that at the end of the day Master Sheng cares the most about his reputation but nothing can stop his love for Concubine Lin.The Events:1)Auntie Wei (Concubine Wei’s sister) has an audience with Master Sheng and Big Madame. She begs them to allow her to care for Ming Lan at her family home, however both Master Sheng and the Big Madame insist that she will be well taken care of by Big Madame personally. Auntie Wei tells them that as long as Ming Lan is cared for, she is content.2)Old Madame meets privately with Master Sheng and criticizes him for his behavior. She tells him in no uncertain terms that this entire situation is his fault because he chose to spoil and favor his concubine, giving her power and respect that exceeded the legitimate wife. He has caused his Legitimate wife to become a laughing stock then lays this mess at her feet to clean up. She reminds him that her only son and his elder brother were killed because the favor his father gave to a concubine. Master Sheng repeatedly bows his head and insists he is at fault. Old Madame Sheng insists that she will raise Ming Lan, and while Master Sheng protests this, she will not compromise so he agrees. In addition, she reminds him that as an official matters like this, if they occur in the city, could ruin his career so be careful.3)Master Sheng visits Big Madame and she continues to enact her plan to reel in her anger. Instead of focusing on Concubine Lin she instead focuses on the victim—Concubine Wei, and shows nothing but compassioin for her. This pleases Master Sheng who then uses this as an opportunity (because his wife is not yelling like she normally does) to pander her with sweet words and inform her that he will be giving her complete authority over the house again since Concubine Lin lacks back bone and is unable to be harsh with others o_O4)A very dignified funeral is carried out for Concubine Wei, and while it is not excessive it is meant to be observed by all—the message is to convey that the Sheng family is incredibly devastated by the loss of this concubine who died so tragically.5)Master Sheng gives Concubine Lin the cold shoulder and refuses to see her, remaining with Big Magame exclusively. She goes to her room, throws a tantrum, breaks things, and for the first time we see that for her, this is huge cause for panic as her fears become obvious (this is not an act) she sobs to her daughter that they cannot lose the favor of her father because if they do, no one will be there to protect or defend them (they will be alone) and that is a very real fear for them.6)Prior to boarding the boat to the capital, Ming Lan carries out her mother’s last wish and delivers the knee warmer to Gu Ting Ye. She thanks him, and makes it clear she owes him forever for this, and he is amused by how solemn she is but does a good job of hiding this amusement. They part ways.7)On board the boat, Ming Lan finally breaks down in tears when she is all alone. Her grandmother finds her and embraces and tells her she will never have to worry as long as she is alive and fiercely whispers through her own tears that Ming Lan has someone who loves her.8)Down stairs, Concubine Lin uses a carefully staged show of fear and remorse to regain Master Sheng’s attention. She succeeds in inciting Big Madame to rage while at the same time appearing as if she is the victim, causing Master Sheng to pity her and carry her away. In her room he essentially tells her he loves her and he will protect her.9)Gu Ting Ye arrives in the capital and is met by his stepmother who tells him sadly that his father is angry at him, so Gu Ting Ye replies that he won’t go home then and she asks where he will stay but he implores her not to worry….ANALYSIS-Regarding Auntie Wei: this whole scene is important because it shows that Auntie Wei is fighting for her sister and niece by pressuring the family to promise she will be taken care of—if they break this promise she can really go after them. She also implies that if you take care of my niece, I will forget this happened. Of course this shows us that Big Madame is raising Ming Lan out of obligation, nothing else.-Old Madame has the right to lecture her son, and she knows he will be obedient, but she deliberately chooses to not overstep her bounds by refusing to clean this mess up—I am not in charge here, you and your Legitimate wife are. She is giving him a dressing down because she wants him to understand that he could have prevented this from happening, to let him know it will happen again if he does not be cautious, and more importantly it could cost you and your family everything. Unfortunately, her son is still a man in love and he tries to get Ming Lan out of being raised by her because he wants her to raise Molan (Concubine Lin’s daughter) because he favors her and believes it will protect them. This is another example of Ming Lan is not someone who is a priority even though she is the victim and her mother is dead—murdered. -Concubine Lin’s motives are completely valid—she does not have a powerful family like the legitimate wife. She is a concubine and therefore her safety and status rely on the whim of Master Sheng. Worse, she does not have the favor of Old Madame but she is lucky that Old Madame chooses not to interfere. Concubine Lin’s problem (I think) is that she is overly ambitious and makes risky choices that hurt others all in the name of protecting herself—with stakes like that you can justify any action. Also, this is Molan’s mother and so Molan’s fears are the same as her mother’s.-Gu Ting Ye helped Ming Lan because he felt pity for her. To him it is just a favor but it meant a lot to her. He finds her solemnity entertaining because she cares so much for one kind act. We also know for certain that he and his father do not get along.-I believe that her grandmother feels so much empathy for Ming Lan because she knows what it is like to have been schemed against by another family member (a concubine) because that is how her son was killed. She too was pushed aside, and the evil doer was not punished.Ending Note: In one scene Old Madame says something that resonates with me after Madame Wei’s funeral ‘Hot water cannot be made cool by one tub of cold water’ i.e this problem is so big that your acts of piety are not enough, you need to be careful.
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SPOILERS AHEAD!This episode doesn't cover a lot of things, it really focuses on the aftermath of GTY facing the tragedy of his father's death, and more importantly, him confronting the sad reality that the woman he has come to love and fathered children with, is not who he thinks. His trust and love for Miniang is so great that Momo (nanny) had to gather actual evidence that Miniang was selling off bussinesses and building a nest of his assets. He witnesses her doing this. And so he sets forth a test: he tells her that he has been disinherited and is poor. And it is very sad because his heart just breaks, piece by piece, as she sells more things (she is unaware of his salt fortune) and then he learns her brother is alive. He confronts her about it, and with the evidence in his hand, she admits to selling things out of fear, but not about her brother. He gives her a chance, and says he will forgive her completely, if she tells him the hole truth. She doesn't, and so he essentially breaks up with her. In a sad twist, Miniang runs off in the night with their son(!)
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Spoilers ahead1)The old madame is notified that a quarrel has broken out between Sixth Miss and Master because of Mo'er wanting her mother's memorial tablet brought in. Ming Lan, meanwhile then tells Mo'er that they could have lived harmoniously had she not tried to do this. She says Mo'er has brought whatever happens on herself. Ming Lan confronts her father--you can't even visit my mother's memorial tablet. So she reminds him: Concubine Lin indulged her daughter to have an affair, have you forgotten. Big Madame and Rulan are silent (because they know that only Ming Lan has the guts to do this, and the power). Gu Ting Ye pops in (HE IS ALWAYS THERE WHEN SHE NEEDS HIM!!). He clearly supports Ming Lan and says Concubine Lin should not even appear in the family genealogy..2)Gu Ting Ye is clear: for the sake of the Sheng family rep Ming Lan has endured everything. However their second son is about to take the imperial exam. Witnessing him defend her, Old Madame decides to go back3)Afterwards, Gu Ting Ye tries to coax her with sweets but it doesn't work. He finally says that he has never seen her fierce like this and tells her that he loves that about her. He explains, you are calm because you don't care about most matters but there are these instances (like where her mother is concerned) that she gets fiercely fired up...4)For the first time, Ming Lan tells someone about how her mother would not let her call her mother. He tells her that her mother's memorial tablet will immediately be moved into their family hall, because she is his precious mother in law (AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW)(Jealous of how perfect these two are).5)Mo'er is unaware of the problem she has. Her husband is angry. She focuses on criticizing the Gu family, until finally he tells her to shut up. He directly asks her if this was all a scheme (now viewers, if she admitted the truth, she may have had a chance.) but she is adamant it was not arranged, and he clearly does not believe her. He seems placated, but she doesn't seem to see the future: if he realizes she made a fool of him, she is in some deep trouble6)A concubine is finally taken in because they have no choice. The Evil MIL is hoping that this will incite the happy couple to fight. Elsewhere, the husband of Mo'er questions her servants. He wants to know why she did not bring any lifelong servants as part of her dowry. He promises to dote on her if she tells him (sexually?) He promises this servant girl wealth and stability. the servant girl admits they were beaten to death (her lifelong servants) for colluding with Concubine Lin so that they could meet him in secret, and then spread the word so that he would be forced to marry her..7)The Marquis spends the night with the new concubine as a courtesy but he does not sleep with her at all. He is pretty angry that Ming Lan is not appearing jealous, I think. Ming Lan explains to her personal servant that she basically is realistic and knows that the marquis may fall for someone else in the future (realistically this is the norm). Meanwhile it seems like Shitou (the personal servant to Gu) and Xiaotao are falling in love.
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1)We open to the emperor lecturing Gu Ting Ye for his brazen actions. He has put the emperor in an awkward position in publicly begging to help his brothers who have been arrested for treason. The emperor states that if he rejects this claim then they appear disunited but if he gives in then it makes him look weak. Gu counters that he asked him in public because if they did it secretly it would make the emperor look biased. Hence, he helped him to save face by appearing to be 'the bad guy' for asking. The emperor lets it go and lets him off with a warning (it is like watching a father yell at his kid, cute)................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2)Imperial consort makes a daring comment by suggesting that Gu Ting Ye is united with Prince Huan--not him. This provokes the emperor's anger, but still, maybe a seed has been planted..............................................................................................3)Third Brother Gu is released (he is grateful to second brother), the one from the fifth house is released but the one from the fourth house has been exiled (his crime was bigger).................................................................................................................4)Yuan Ruo updates his wife on the latest ruckus of Gu Ting Ye, and he concludes that the Empress Dowager now has another weakness of the emperor. Oddly, Yuan Ruo then lectures his wife for suggesting that Gu Ting Ye and his wife are working together and says this involves ONLY Gu Ting Ye (now that isn't fair to his wife).................................................5)Ming Lan lectures her husband for his actions and promises to protect her, and goes so far as to say that only Ming Lan can control him, no one else not even the emperor. The fourth house bids a tearful farewell to their son (this is a lifelong grudge that will now be born). Meanwhile, the conferred titles are delivered to them (one for his mother for birthing him, one for Ming Lan for marrying him). .....................................................................................................................................6)The son of evil MIL is clearly unsupported of his mother's actions, but rather than doing anything about it he avoids her (she is afterall his mother)..........................................................................................................................................................................7)Gu Ting Ye works really hard to get Ming Lan to call him 'Darling Second' and it is an adordable scene!!!!!Elsewhere, the Evil MIL works together with Bai family to get a hold of Miniang, worse, she tries to have her enter the harem; Ming Lan tries to have the son given to her but Minaiang refuses. Impatient with the little comments of Evil MIL Gu dismisses her. Gu visits Minaing in order to get info and to convince her to give him his son back.....the episode ends with her stating she would do this if he lets her enter his house as a concubine.....
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