Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Two men came out, they were Xiao Linfeng and his men.

Xiao Linfeng's expression was calm, while his subordinates covered their mouths and blushed. He really didn't want to laugh.

Lin Jingshu was furious and said, "Commander Xiao, hiding in the dark and eavesdropping is not a gentleman's behavior."

"Aren't you all calling me a despicable villain?" Xiao Linfeng's face was cold, without any anger at all.

Lin Jingshu was speechless. Her eloquence and tactics, which were always effective, were completely useless in front of these people.

One is accustomed to ghosts and monsters in the world, one grew up in the darkest place in the world, and one has lived twice and experienced countless storms.

Xiao Linfeng reminded coldly, "The time is up, you should leave."

Lin Jingshu returned empty-handed, but she would not give up easily.

She will get what she wants, no matter what means.

Ning Zhiwei looked at her receding figure, and a barely noticeable gloom flashed across his eyes.

Xiao Linfeng left with his men. They were always elusive and appeared in various corners of the Ning family from time to time.

Ning Zhiwei knew what he was looking for, but pretended not to know.

Shaoyao looked at the boxes left behind and asked, "What should we do with these things? Should we return them?"

Ning Zhiwei raised a happy smile at the corner of her mouth. Although the person was not good, the things were good, and they would be hers once they entered the Ning Mansion.

"Can I trouble you, Lord Rong, for a favor?"

Rong Jing looked at her smiling face, a gleam in his eyes, "What's the matter?"

"Please take it and exchange it for money." In Ning Zhiwei's eyes, these silks were flashy and just for show.

Rong Jing's expression was stern, "The supply in the mansion can't keep up?"

The Ning Mansion was heavily guarded and no one could go out. All supplies were provided by the Guanglu Temple.

The Guanglu Temple embezzled money, withheld money, and only guaranteed the Ning family's most basic needs.

Not to mention anything else, the simple meals every day can't even provide the most basic nutrition, not even some chicken soup is enough.

The Guanglu Temple felt that the Ning family was in a position of criminal suspicion, so they had to behave themselves and did not dare to say anything.

But Ning Zhiwei is not even afraid of death, so why would he be afraid of this?

"It's okay to have enough food and clothes, but life is not just about having enough food and clothes, right?"

Rong Jing already understood what she meant, and his face darkened. Some people's hands are too long. "Just make a list of what you want, and I'll help you change it directly."

This time, Ning Zhiwei's smile was much more genuine, "Thank you very much, Master Rong."

This is not an attempt to exchange things, it is clearly telling the emperor that the people under him are restless.

The emperor may not care about the treatment of the Ning family, but he will definitely save face.

Rong Jing's eyes fell on the bright crabapple blossoms, "If you want to thank me, give me a portion of crabapple cake."

Ning Zhiwei was stunned for a moment, "Lord Rong loves sweets, no problem, I'll have someone deliver it after it's done."

Sure enough, after this persuasion, the things sent by Guanglu Temple were much better, even the tea was replaced with this year's Longjing.

Tingquan Cottage is not far from the main courtyard. Now, several ladies live there with their children, making it convenient for the imperial physician to take care of them.

There were only five children in the next generation, two boys and three girls. The boys were named Xin. Ning Xinzhe was five years old and Ning Xinrui was three years old.

The Ning family attached great importance to these two boys. As soon as Mrs. Ning's health improved a little, she came to visit them every day.

It was such a hot day that the children stayed indoors obediently.

Ning Zhiwei came over with a box of snacks. When the children saw her, they sweetly called her Fifth Auntie. Her well-behaved appearance was very adorable.

She checked on the children one by one and found that they were recovering well.

Ning Yuanxi is the oldest child of this generation. She behaves like an elder sister and leads her younger siblings to greet each other in a very professional manner.

The child is already sensible. What happened in these days has had a great impact on her. At such a young age, there is a hint of depression between her eyebrows.

Ning Zhiwei touched her little head, feeling full of pity. This was her eldest brother's daughter. In her previous life, this child died of illness in the prison, and her mother went crazy.

Yuanxi could feel her aunt's pity and subconsciously moved closer, like an insecure little bird finding shelter.

The Ning family was on the verge of collapse, and it was her aunt who appeared in time to save them from danger and rescued them from that terrible prison. In her heart, this aunt was very powerful and amazing.

In fact, children are more sensitive than adults and naturally know who is more reliable.

Ning Zhiwei placed the snacks on the table, and when she opened them, the children uttered an exclamation.

"Fifth Aunt, what is this?"

One dish of Begonia pastry and one dish of Longjing tea pastry.

The tender pink petals of the crabapple tree are layered and beautiful, like a work of art.

The green flowers of Longjing tea are fresh and elegant, which makes people's eyes bright.

"Try it, is it delicious?"

Each child took a piece and took a bite. The crispy crust was filled with sweet red bean paste, which the children loved eating even more.

Longjing tea pastry is filled with mung bean paste, with a delicate and dense texture, a light tea flavor, and a bitter but sweet aftertaste. Ning Zhiwei quite likes it.

Everyone ate very carefully, taking small bites. They hadn't had any snacks since coming out of the prison.

Ning Xinzhe took a few bites and suddenly raised his little face, "Fifth Aunt, can I have one more piece? I want to save one for Mom."

Being a good and filial child, Ning Zhi smiled slightly and asked someone to make more at once, "Eat it, there's some for your mother and for you too."

Children are very easy to be happy. Eating delicious snacks can make them forget many of their worries.

Ning Yuanxi suddenly tugged at her sleeve, her eyes slightly red, "Fifth Aunt, my father...is he really not coming back?"

She still couldn't accept the reality. As long as she didn't see the corpse, she wouldn't believe that such a tall and strong father would die.

Although she seldom saw her father, she knew from a young age that he was a hero, a hero that she was proud of.

Her father loved her very much and would bring her many gifts every holiday.

The other little friends also looked at them pitifully, with tears in their eyes, and refused to eat their snacks.

Ning Zhiwei took a bite of Longjing tea cake, and the bitterness melted in her mouth. "Your father is a great hero, who stood tall and upright and saved countless people on the border. Everyone respects them very much. Their surname is Ning, and they are members of the Ning family. It is their responsibility to defend the country..."

She recalled every detail of these years, and the faces of her relatives appeared vividly before her, and her eyes couldn't help but become moist.

She grew up in a border area, and her relatives loved her very much. The affection they cultivated over the years was far deeper than that of these children.

Having lost so many of her loved ones, she was in more pain than anyone else. She spent countless sleepless nights sitting there crying.

To avenge them is the biggest reason for her to live.

The little friends threw themselves into her arms and cried, "Auntie, I'm so sad, I miss daddy so much."

Only Ning Xinzhe clenched his hands into fists, tears welling up in his eyes but he was too stubborn to let them fall.

Ning Zhiwei touched the head of each little friend distressedly, "Cry, auntie is also very sad."

Only in front of these innocent children can she take off her disguise and show her true self.

Externally, she had to be strong and stand at the front to confront all forces. She couldn't let the enemy see her weakness, as that would become a weakness that could be attacked.

Internally, she is the backbone of countless people. She has to support a family, and she has no right to be weak.

Ning Xinzhe's eyes were red, his lips were bitten, and his small body was trembling. "I won't cry. Boys bleed but don't cry. When I grow up, I will avenge my father and kill all those who killed my father."

The tender little face and the choked voice are so touching.