In the novel, Dan Ju and Ming Lan were good friends and companions, but Dan Ju's mother and Ming Lan's mother were sisters. Due to some complicated family relations, Dan Ju's mother began to be dissatisfied with Ming Lan and tried to sow discord, resulting in a tense relationship between Dan Ju and Ming Lan. In the novel, Dan Ju tried to resolve the crisis many times, but Ming Lan kept backing down and didn't stand firmly on Dan Ju's side. In the end, Dan Ju's mother successfully expelled Ming Lan from the family. Because of this, Dan Ju was dissatisfied and decided to betray Ming Lan. However, Dan Ju's betrayal did not change their relationship. Ming Lan was still grateful for Dan Ju's help and continued to keep in touch with her.
Dan Ju did not betray Ming Lan. In the original novel," Should I Be Green, Fat, Red, Skinny ", Dan Ju and Ming Lan were good friends, but at some point, Dan Ju betrayed Ming Lan in order to protect his beloved Yan Zisu. For example, she had helped Yan Zisu conceal her identity and helped him gain the family's attention. These things made Ming Lan feel disappointed, but in the end, Dan Ju was betrayed by Yan Zisu and was framed by him and imprisoned.
There were many possible reasons why Gu Tingye liked Ming Lan. Ming Lan was smart, witty, and kind. She was the person in power in the family who could provide strong support and help to Gu Tingye. Gu Tingye and Ming Lan had similar life experiences and values. They had similar views on life, pursuing the glory and prosperity of the family, and also caring about the health and happiness of the family members. Gu Tingye and Ming Lan had a deep relationship. They understood each other, trusted each other, supported each other, and had an inseparable relationship. Gu Tingye's family background was similar to Ming Lan's. Gu Tingye's parents and Ming Lan's parents had a deep friendship and trust, which made Gu Tingye and Ming Lan have similar experiences and feelings in terms of family background. It should be noted that the above are just some possible explanations. In fact, the reasons why Gu Tingye likes Ming Lan may be multi-sided. It needs to be further analyzed according to the plot and background of the novel.
In the original novel of " Do You Know?", Ming Lan's act of " harming people " was to protect her family and grandmother. Although Old Lady Sheng was dissatisfied with Ming Lan's actions, she eventually agreed with her. Old Lady Sheng thought that Ming Lan's behavior was in line with family ethics and moral norms. She knew the complexity and instability of human nature. She knew that some people would do things that were not beneficial to others because of greed and selfishness. In order to protect her family, Ming Lan did not hesitate to take the risk of violating morality to stop those who might hurt them. This kind of behavior was recognized by the family and society. Besides, Old Lady Sheng also knew that Ming Lan was a smart and intelligent girl. Her actions were not only for herself and her family, but also for the long-term interests of the entire family. If she had not taken such action, the family might have suffered even more losses and destruction. Therefore, she finally approved of Ming Lan's approach and supported her actions.
In the original novel," Do You Know?", Elder Sheng did not include Ming Lan in the family tree. Instead, he recorded her as the only girl in the family tree. This was because Elder Sheng believed that Ming Lan was the future hope of the family and that she could inherit the family business. He knew Ming Lan's strength and ability and believed that she was competent for the family affairs. Although Mo Lan was also a member of the family, she was gentle, kind, and meticulous. She did not have outstanding talent or ability, nor did she have much influence on the family business. Therefore, Grandpa Sheng did not include her in the family tree.
My answer may not be accurate enough. The original title of " Know No " was " Biography of Shu Daughter Ming Lan " but recently, it seemed to be shortened to " Know No ". As for why " Do You Know " changed to Li Qingzhao's lyrics, I understand that it may be related to the plot and character setting of the novel. " Do You Know " was an ancient romance novel set in the Ming Dynasty. It mainly described the growth experience and marriage path of a concubine's daughter, Ming Lan, in the government. Li Qingzhao's Ci was regarded as a classic in ancient literature because of its beautiful language and profound ideology. Therefore, the use of Li Qingzhao's Ci in the novel may also be to enhance the literary appeal of the novel.
Hua Lan and Mo Lan's appearances had their own characteristics in the original work of " Do You Know?" It was difficult to simply judge who was more beautiful. Hua Lan was the second daughter of the Duke of Qi. Her beauty and temperament were highly praised. She had long black hair and a pair of bright eyes. She was slender and elegant, giving people a noble and elegant feeling. In the novel, Hua Lan's appearance was very outstanding, but her personality was more arrogant and sometimes overconfident, which did not match the image of the "ice beauty" in the original novel. Mo Lan was a girl from the slums. Her appearance was relatively ordinary, but she had a unique temperament and charm. She had a pair of big, sharp eyes that left a deep impression on people. Although Molan's appearance was not outstanding, she was very smart and resourceful. She was good at dealing with all kinds of situations, so she was also a very smart girl in the novel. In the novel, Hua Lan and Mo Lan were both characters with their own characteristics. Their beauty was not the only criterion. Everyone's aesthetic point of view was different, so the evaluation of their appearance varied from person to person.
The original novel of " The Legend of Ming Lan " was a time-traveling drama. It told the story of Yao Yiyi, a civil court clerk, who traveled to the Sheng Mansion's sixth daughter, Sheng Minglan. After Ming Lan's mother passed away, she became a five-year-old girl without her father's love and mother's plans. Yao Yiyi felt that her originally happy life had been stolen. However, after being picked by her grandmother and raised by her, Ming Lan showed a mature side and gradually integrated into this world. The novel also involved the story of Ming Lan self-learning the ancient survival rules in the big house. This novel was called 'Dream of the Red Chamber' in a different dynasty. The author was a loyal fan of 'Dream of the Red Chamber'.
Ming Lan's original novel was a time-traveling drama. It told the story of Yao Yiyi, the civil court clerk, who traveled to Sheng Minglan, the sixth daughter of Sheng Mansion's concubine. In the end, Ming Lan married Gu Tingye and became the wife of Gu Hou. Their married life was blissful and they had four sons. Although Ming Lan's first half of her life was very tiring, she and Gu Tingye had always supported each other and grew old together. They did not have the fate of being separated halfway. This ending showed Ming Lan's struggle and growth in the Gu family's huge courtyard.
The original novel of " The Legend of Ming Lan " was a time-traveling drama. It told the story of Yao Yiyi, a civil court clerk, who traveled to the Sheng Mansion's sixth daughter, Sheng Minglan. After Ming Lan's mother passed away, she became a five-year-old girl without her father's love and mother's plans. Yao Yiyi felt that her originally happy life had been stolen. However, after being picked by her grandmother and raised by her, Ming Lan showed a mature side and gradually integrated into this world. In the end, Ming Lan married Gu Tingye and became the wife of Gu Hou. Their married life was blissful and they had four sons. Although Ming Lan's first half of her life was very tiring, she and Gu Tingye had always supported each other and grew old together. They did not have the fate of being separated halfway. This ending showed Ming Lan's struggles and growth in the Gu family's huge courtyard. However, the specific plot details and ending could only be understood by reading the original novel.