Legend of Concubine's Daughter Minglan Chapter 16: No One Left Behind

Chapter 16: No One Left Behind

Translator: Rebirth Online World

Minglan only saw Concubine Lin glide to the middle of the room gracefully. Firstly she bowed towards Sheng Hong, then softly and tactfully spoke to Governess Kong “Beg Governess to not bla . Initially, it is not my place to speak out however there is uneasiness in my heart. I humbly ask to pour out what is on my mind and greatly hope that Governess will forgive this lowly one. On today’s matter, undisputedly it is caused by Molan’s immaturity and she is the root cause. In particular Sixth Young Lady is still young and has to being dragged to be beaten. My heart truly feel very apologetic. Why not let Mo’er take the place of Sixth Young Lady’s ten planks...”

Concubine Lin already was frail looking. However, at this mont tears were welling in her eyes, her tone apologetic as she gazed at Sheng Hong with eyes full of sincerity. Sheng Hong felt touched and turned his gaze to look at Molan. Unfortunately, Molan was still young and was yet to understand, she rely looked at Concubine Lin in shock.Surprisingly, it was Hualan who stiffen her neck and loudly proclaid “I am the eldest sister, my younger sisters’ faults are also my faults. I insist, let take the place of Sixth Younger Sister’s beatings.”

Minglan sighed internally but had to strongly refuse “No, no, Big sister still has to still embroider your dowry, I insist let endure the beatings by myself......” Hualan was touched by her thoughtfulness and glanced appreciatively at her. At this mont, Molan finally clicked and hurriedly fought for the honor “I insist, let take it, let ......”

For a brief mont, taking the beatings for Minglan beca the most popular auction item.

Seeing his daughters display their sisterhood, Sheng Hong finally felt he could breathe properly. He cupped his hands in admiration towards Governess Kong’s thods. Governess Kong acknowledged with a nod but remained unmoved “Concubine Lin words have erred, The reason I have punished the young ladies together is to nd their sisterly affection. Beating them equally today, they would be able to carry the lesson together. If I were to favour one and discriminate another would it not renew this hostility? Concubine Lin’s intentions are good but thods are lacking.”

Concubine Lin gripped the handkerchief firmly with both hands with tears glistening tears in her eyes. She sadly said “Governess Kong is right, this lowly concubine is truly ignorant and has caused the young ladies to be punished. This concubine is sorry, it is all because this concubine has not taught Mo’er well enough. Governess please punish as well! Allow to make up for my mistakes.”

Sheng Hong seeing that she was so delicate that it was touching and was finally moved. Unexpectedly before he could finish savouring being moved, he heard Governess coldly laugh.

Governess Kong sneered in her heart because she was patiently waiting for these words and coldly said “It would seem that Concubine Lin has yet to properly learn etiquette, the more you speak the more inappropriate it is. Concubine claims that she ought to be punished because she did not teach Young Lady Mo well enough but Young Lady Hua and Young Lady Ru are nurtured by Mada. Furthermore Young Lady Ming is being taught by the Old Mada’s, could it be that Concubine Lin ans for even Mada and Old Mada to be punished as well? As for being their governess am even harder to escape from bla! Are you implying this as well, Concubine Lin?”

Concubine Lin’s face turned pale white and in a trembling voice stuttered “No no, no... I did not have this intention... how would I dare...? That is I am ignorant...”

This chaotic day, the girls are already weary in spirit and exhausted in strength. With this matter coming to a conclusion, Rulan then slept in her birth mother’s arms, Hualan was supported by the wet-nurse to go take a rest. Minglan was also extrely tired. When she was carried out by Sheng Hong and separated by her father’s shoulders, she did not forget to instruct Xiaotao who was waiting outside to pack her little book basket and bring it along.

Sheng Hong cannot help but laughed “Obviously did not hit you hard enough, still have the energy to be concerned about other things.”

Minglan kneeled for half the day and was also beaten and still copied an entire afternoon. This mont with the cold wind blowing, her mind is not very clear. While rubbing her little hands, she foolishly said “I have already copied most of that《Examples of Won》and I will be done after copying a little more later. Naturally I must bring it along, if not how can I go and see Governess Kong tomorrow.”

Sheng Hong looked at his little daughter from the lantern up ahead and saw that her features are vaguely similar to Concubine Wei. Seeing that her nose bridge is elegant, faintly like when he was a child. Recalling the ti when she was just born, he has carried her before, kissed her before and loved her. After that Concubine Wei tragically died and so many things happened, he felt ashad and pitied this daughter and then did not love her dearly anymore. He only rembered to take care of her everyday life and never loving her like that of Hualan and Molan.

This ti, he had another doting heart and then kindly smiled “Governess Kong beat you, you are not angry with her? Still hurriedly looking for punishnt?”

Minglan let out a small small sigh “Older sisters have all taken a beating, how can I alone be innocent. One daughter errs, all daughters are implicated and punished. But this is also good, next ti older sisters would not dare to quarrel anymore. Ai-”

Sheng Hong was very happy and blew on Minglan’s small nose “Little Girl, a mouthful of nonsense, still sighing like a little adult! Do you know what is being implicated and punished.” Having said that, he extended a hand to hold on to Minglan’s left hand and when he touched, it was a little warm and swollen. Sheng Hong took pity on this little daughter who suffered and warmly said “Painful?”

Minglan inhaled and in a crying voice said “Painful.” Pausing for a while, she felt wronged and unknowingly the tears started falling. She said in a sobbing tone “Very painful.”

Sheng Hong with love embraced the little daughter in his arms tighter and coaxed “Next ti when your older sisters are quarrelling, you just co to tell father secretly. If father is not at ho, just hide far away or find the Old Mada. Our Minglan is a good child, ignore them, okay?”

Minglan buried her small face into her father’s neck. The night wind is cold but resting on his upper body is warm, the sniff of a father’s sll. This made Minglan think of when Father Yao often piggyback her when she was still little. She used her short and tiny arm to surround Sheng Hong’s neck and with strength nodded her head “En!”

In no ti, both father and daughter reached Shou’an Hall. Once they entered the main door, Sheng Hong said to Danju who was waiting at the door “Go and find Steward Laifu and ask him to go to the study to look for that ‘Zijin Huayu Ointnt’, quickly bring it here.”

Danju was so scared and hurriedly replied and went. Sheng Hong carried Minglan into the main hall and saw that the Old Mada was waiting on the couch, he then place Minglan on the couch. T

he Old Mada then took Minglan into her arms and with a touch, felt that the girl is freezing cold and hurriedly wrap her in the black and gold with eight auspicious circled soft fabric that was on her body. Waiting for Sheng Hong to greet her first, she then said “Just now Governess Kong has already sent soone to clearly explain the cause and effects. Today Master has been put to a lot of trouble. After working and still unable to rest, hurry go back and rest.”

Sheng Hong looked a little ashad and said “Not that tired but has caused Mother to be worried. Afraid that you still had not have your dinner yet.”

Old Mada Sheng embraced the drowsy Minglan, saw her exhausted little face and turned to speak to Sheng Hong “Governess Kong is the one that control the rules in the palace, her words inevitably a little crude. Master must not take offence.”

Sheng Hong hurriedly said “There is no such things. No matter how muddle-headed this son is, also would not be unable to distinguish the good from bad. Governess Kong’s health is not good and originally to return to her hotown. We relied on Mother’s face to invite her, there is not enough ti for to respect and admire Governess Kong’s conduct, how to have other thoughts? Talking about it, it is all because this son is useless, did not teach the daughters well.”

Old Mada Sheng saw that he looked sincere and did not appear to be fake. She was very satisfied. She has mothered Sheng Hong for ten over years, more or less understands his character and knows that he was his words was sincere. When she saw that he personally carried Minglan back, her heart beca a little more agreeable.

Both mother and son conversed, Sheng Hong then returned.

After a while, Mama Fang then ordered the maids to carry a few food boxes in, taking out the warm dinner from the basket and arrange it one by one on the couch. Old Mada Sheng shook Minglan to wake her up “Take your al first, it is not too late to sleep again.”

Minglan was tired and carelessly said “I am not hungry, not eating.” How can the Old Mada comply and drag Minglan up. Mama Fang wrung a hot handkerchief to wipe Minglan’s face, then she sobered up. The Old Mada personally took an ice handkerchief and applied it on the injured hand. Mama Fang saw the Minglan’s tiny hand red and swollen and carefully applied the ointnt fetched by Danju. She said in a displeased tone “This Governess Kong is really sothing, our young lady is not at fault in the first place. Punishing them altogether is already wronging her, still did not hit her lighter!” She lightly blew onto Minglan’s palms while speaking.

Old Mada Sheng’s heart actually ached but she still seriously said “What together and not together. It is normal for the governess to punish children who do not follow the rules. Even when I was little, do not tell I did not suffer governess’ scoldings.”

Minglan was confused and tilted her head, simply staring at grandmother for a while. She suddenly realised “So it is because we did not keep the rules that we are being beaten. Oh, then we ought to be beaten.” -just like this, the sisters’ quarrel gradually disappeared.

Mama Fang imdiately smiled, the Old Mada also secretly thought that it was funny after listening to it. She knows that this child understood everything and was ntally consoled. She lightly rubbed her granddaughter’s hair and said “Good child, the days ahead would be smooth.”

So sweet to see this relationship between Old Mada Sheng and Minglan. Old Mada really cares for our little protagonist. Next up, the other girls back to their mommies!

In the Lin Pavilion, the lights were dimd and only one room was brightly lit. Molan half sprawled on the couch and was still crying. A thick dull green dicine cloth wrapped around her hands as the faint scent of the dicine hung in the air. Concubine Lin embraced her daughter and softly cooed “It’s all because mother is useless, blindly wanting you to be ambitious and forgetting to teach you to lie low and avoid crashing into a sharp wave.”

Molan’s small face was dead white and said worriedly “Everyone says that Father loves . Yet this ti he would rather plead for Ming’er than say half a word for my sake. He must be really angry with .”

A fair young lady stood at the side, she was wearing a deep purple dress embroidered with apricot yellow Ruyi. She smiled and said “Young Lady must not be anxious. Master just now was only giving Governess Kong face. Punishing Young Lady, Master’s heart is also in pain. As a matter of fact, he sent over ointnt for Young Lady.”

When Molan heard the words, her heart slightly cald down. Concubine Lin coldly laughed twice “If it were before, Master would have already co. Shockingly he scolded today as well. Humph, Humph! What a fearso Governess Kong, what a fearso Old Mada. Xue niang[1] don’t tell you didn’t realise?”

Xue niang said in shock “Young Miss, can you please explain? Could it be there is another interpretation.”

Concubine Lin brushed the hairs from her temples and the corner of her mouth pursed “This ti it was who ran into the wall, only focusing on telling Molan strive to perform and forgot the fearsoness of that one at Shou’an Hall. Today Governess Kong reprimanded each of the four young ladies, on the surface, it sounds fair and just but if you listen carefully it is far from it. Rulan and Minglan, these two small ones were still okay, rely going through the motions. The words that she said to Little Girl Hua seem to be strict but are actually words of praise and teaches her how to handle manners and conduct herself better. But the words she said to Mo’er? Criticising with every sentence, only short of actually saying that Mo’er is selfish and does not care for her sisters! Humph, what ‘everyone has their own destiny’. She is trying to say that my family’s Mo’er is concubine-born and should not have wishful thoughts of wanting to climb the ranks through a good marriage like that Little Girl Hua!”

Xue niang thought of this and said “Young Miss aning is that, this is all arranged by the Old Mada?”

Concubine Lin humphed “You didn’t hit the mark but it is not far off. Governess Kong said what was not convenient for the Old Mada to say, did what was not appropriate for her to do.

Molan turned pale in fright “If it’s really so, then what should I do? Father will detest .”

Concubine Lin smiled gently “Silly child, what are you afraid of? If enemies co, a general should stop them, if the flood cos, the earth should stem it.[2] We only need to hold onto your father and we do not have to fear for anything, nothing will be able to penetrate through.”

anwhile in the Weiru Pavilion, Wang Shi embraced the sleeping Rulan while Hualan was still copying《Examples of Won》. Wang Shi’s heart ached for her daughter and said &

ldquo;Have you not already finish copying fifty tis already? Why don’t you rest, you still have not applied the ointnt Master sent over.”

Hualan straighten her neck and said in a dignified tone “I am the eldest in the family. If there is any mistake, then I am the greatest culprit. Younger sisters are all punished to copy fifty tis, I ought to be punished more.”

Wang Shi attitude was usually seventy percent love and thirty proud towards this eldest daughter. She naturally bead “My Hua’er has grown up and actually understands this principle. When Governess Kong sees your kind intentions tomorrow, she will naturally like it.”

With the ntion of Governess Kong, Hualan suddenly beca spiritual “Mother, what I have seen today can truly be considered to be fearso without showing your intentions! Take a look at Governess Kong, usually she does not even raise her voice and she is friendly and kind, but when it cos to punishing, she is clear and logical, the ones who are scolded have nothing to say but be convinced in their hearts by her words. Now take a look at her conduct, she knows that we have wronged but did not hastily ask difficult questions. She simred the fire down and then slowly brought us under control. So capable! Not even a word said and she has already prepared praying mats for us to kneel. After caning us, even ice cloths has been prepared. She should be praised for calculating her sche perfectly! From tomorrow onwards, I want to learn doubly hard from Governess Kong to further increase my knowledge!”

Radiating with delight as she spoke, suddenly she turned to her mother, sighing “Mother, if you have half the ability of Governess Kong then that Lin would not even have the chance to be insolent.”

“This mouth of yours ah, ought to be controlled. I’m just afraid that you would still be like this when you go over to the in-laws.” Wang Shi was instead worried.

Hualan smiled lovably “This is all the result of Mother’s cultivation.”

Wang Shi beca more worried “I am most afraid of this temper of yours, fearing nothing under the heavens or on earth. If you talk about it positively, it is competent but the negatively it is sharp and unkind. When I married your father, it could be considered marrying beneath but you are marrying above. Which mother-in-law would be like your Grandmother, pleasant to talk to and not ddle in things? Adding concubines into the house, showing favour to another daughter-in-law, deducting your monthly silver... all kind of things you will have to suffer when the ti cos.”

Hualan raised her head conceitedly “I am not afraid. In the future, no matter within or outside the household, do not think that anyone can put themselves before !”

[1]. 娘 (Niang): Usually aning mother but in this case would an young lady, there is really no equivalent for it in the English

[2]. 兵来将挡, 水来土掩 (Bing Lai Jiang Dang, Shui Lai Tu Yan): It is a proverb aning to adopt asures that suited to the particular situation