The Legend of Concubine's Daughter Minglan

Chapter 16

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 blame me. 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 moment 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 merely looked at Concubine Lin in shock. Surprisingly, it was Hualan who stiffen her neck and loudly proclaimed "I am the eldest sister, my younger sisters' faults are also my faults. I insist, let me 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 her dowry, I insist let me endure the beatings by myself......" Hualan was touched by her thoughtfulness and glanced appreciatively at her. At this moment, Molan finally clicked and hurriedly fought for the honor "I insist, let me take it, let me......"

For a brief moment, taking the beatings for Minglan became 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 methods. 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 mend 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 methods 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 me as well! Allow me 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 Madame. Furthermore Young Lady Ming is being taught by the Old Madame's, could it be that Concubine Lin means for even Madame and Old Madame to be punished as well? As for me being their governess am even harder to escape from blame! 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..."

Sheng Hong hurriedly waved his hands "Governess what words are these......" He blamed Concubine Lin for offending the Governess.

Governess Kong did not anger and merely sternly continued "Concubine Lin, let me also impart a word to you. You must know, one's honour is in one's self-awareness. Today you suffer from two ignorance. The first ignorance is, while knowing your own status, while I was speaking with the Master and Madame, you rudely interrupted. Was that really appropriate? It is truly fortunate that the Old Madame and I are old friends and if it was any other, would it not allow outsiders to laugh at the Sheng household for lacking rules?"