The Rise of Ning Episode 31 Recap
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To welcome Luo Yining, the Duke of Ying specially prepared the largest room in his residence, decorating it lavishly and filling it with rare treasures. He also assigned many maids and attendants to the room. Mingzhu, the Duke’s adopted daughter, began to feel a sense of crisis, realizing that her foster father, now that he had found his biological daughter, would naturally hold her in high regard.
Luo Shanyuan was preparing to join the military, and the entire Luo family gathered to see him off. Lin Hairu provided him with a generous travel fund for his journey, and Luo Shenyuan gifted him a handmade wound salve crafted by Lin Mao. Luo Shanyuan had never been interested in taking exams for an official career, and now that his mother had been exiled, he was finally free to do what he truly enjoyed.
Luo Yiyu had gone to the Liu family, leaving Luo Yixiu alone in the main house. With the Lunar New Year approaching, Luo Yixiu felt a sudden loneliness in the large courtyard. Turning a corner, she noticed that many large red lanterns, fresh flowers, and candles had been arranged around the pavilion. For the Lantern Festival, Lin Mao set up a proposal scene, and amidst a crowd of well-wishers, he proposed to Luo Yixiu.
Hearing Lin Mao declare that he would love her alone for the rest of his life, Luo Yixiu was moved to tears. After all the challenges they had faced together, they were finally stepping into happiness. Luo Yining spent her first Lunar New Year at the Duke of Ying’s residence. At the reunion dinner, she witnessed the elderly Lady Han boldly drinking, her demeanor truly embodying the spirit of a strong military woman.
Suddenly, an imperial decree arrived, announcing that the emperor had granted Luo Yining the title of Lady of Qingcheng County, an incredible honor. Lady Han felt that now that Luo Yining had been given a title, it would be inappropriate for her to continue running a shop and advised her to close it. Reluctant to give up the business she had worked hard to build, Luo Yining gracefully replied that managing the shop was her labor of love.
If being titled as Lady of Qingcheng County meant she couldn’t continue her business, she would rather forgo the title. Lady Han was displeased by Luo Yining’s defiance on her first day there. At that moment, Mingzhu added fuel to the fire, saying that Luo Yining was being disrespectful to Lady Han. Lady Han’s adopted son, Ting Ge, also commented that merchants were not of noble standing.
The Duke of Ying immediately reprimanded Ting Ge, asking why he would insult Luo Yining, who made an honest living and earned her own way, a quality many others couldn’t match. Ting Ge left in tears, complaining that it was Mingzhu who had influenced Lady Han’s view of Luo Yining. Lady Han, feeling upset, scolded the Duke for scolding Ting Ge during the New Year’s meal, which had spoiled the festive atmosphere.
She left the banquet, leaving Luo Yining feeling embarrassed. The Duke of Ying stood by Luo Yining, encouraging her to pursue what she loved and assuring her that he would support her unconditionally. Touched by his support, Luo Yining expressed a desire to return to the Luo family residence to visit her grandmother, and the Duke readily agreed.
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