Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

The seeds of hatred planted in the child's heart will eventually grow into a towering tree.

Ning Zhiwei knew that hatred would make people very painful, but at the same time it would make people stronger.

The Ning family doesn't need weak children who can be bullied.

She gently hugged the child's body and said, "Then you must practice martial arts and study hard, and grow up as soon as possible."

Every family needs a strong heir, and the precarious Ning family cannot rely on her alone.

"And you all, you all need to grow up well and support the Ning family together. The Ning family will rely on you in the future."

"Okay." The children had tears in their eyes, but also unwavering faith. "Fifth Aunt, please wait for us, we will grow up."

Outside the door, the Ning family ladies' eyes were red and tears flowed uncontrollably.

Ning Zhiwei respectfully presented the two snacks to Old Madam Ning. Old Madam Ning had lost a lot of weight, her eyes were sunken, and she looked ten years older, which showed how much suffering she had endured these days.

"Is the injury healed?"

This was Ning Zhiwei’s step-grandmother. Because her step-grandmother disliked her, she was taken to the border since she was a child.

But she could understand this serious step-grandmother. "It has formed scars and sometimes it itches badly."

Both sides are willing to make peace and test how to get along with each other.

It is unlikely that they are as close as grandparents and grandchildren. After all, they have not lived together since childhood and there are many things between them.

However, they have a common family, a common enemy, and a common goal, which is enough for them to sit down and communicate calmly.

Only by uniting as one can we withstand the storms and get out of the current predicament.

Madam Ning coughed twice, her face flushed. Ning Zhiwei quickly brought her some tea, and she felt better after taking a sip. "Don't let the wound get wet, and don't scratch it."

"Yes, thank you for your concern, ma'am."

The two were not familiar with each other, but they tried to find a topic to talk about for a while. Madam Ning finally got to the point, "I heard that you met Marquis Dingyuan?"

This is the Ning Mansion, and she is the mistress of the Ning Mansion. Naturally, she cannot hide this information from her.

Ning Zhiwei said calmly, "Yes, I have also met Lin Jingshu."

Madam Ning's expression was extremely complicated. "What do you feel?"

Ning Zhiwei was such a smart person that she immediately understood what she meant, "Madam, my last name is Ning, and I will always be a member of the Ning family."

From the moment she changed her surname, her fate was closely tied to that of the Ning family, and nothing could change that.

Old Madam Ning breathed a sigh of relief. At this time, the Ning family needed Ning Zhiwei, and the children also needed her.

"Okay, okay, your grandfather's love for you was not in vain. Bringing you back home was the best thing he did in his life."

It was not easy for her to say these words. For the past ten years, she had been in a cold war with General Ning over this matter and could not let it go.

Ning Zhiwei gently held her hand and said softly, "Tell me about what happened back then. My grandfather and uncles were all very kind and noble people. They never talked about others behind their backs."

I was also afraid that she was too young and would be swayed by hatred.

She was a child who grew up in love and was raised to be too honest and kind. She didn't know that human hearts could be so sinister.

That’s why I was deceived by those so-called relatives in my previous life…

Faced with her kindness, Madam Ning accepted it, completely let go of her worries, and took the initiative to talk about the dusty past.

As an eyewitness, Madam Ning knew the whole story clearly.

Ning Zhiwei was stunned. She had lived two lifetimes before she knew there were so many hidden secrets behind this.

Back then, General Ning used his military merits and titles to ask the emperor for help in exchange for a divorce letter from Ning Zhiwei's mother and a letter of severing ties. From then on, Ning Zhiwei changed her surname to the Ning family's genealogy and completely severed ties with the Dingyuan Marquisate.

The title, the title that could protect future generations, was replaced just like that.

No wonder the old lady is always brooding over it.

She couldn't help but burst into tears, feeling full of guilt, "Grandfather should have told me."

"They are afraid that you will feel guilty and uneasy. They really have good intentions." Old Madam Ning sighed deeply. It's a pity that good people don't live long.

Ning Zhiwei covered his chest with his hands, the hatred in his heart growing more and more violent.

In her lifetime, she will pay for her grandfather and uncles with blood.

If there were no judge in the world, I would transform myself into a Shura.

If the world is unfair, then let's destroy it.

The butler came running over, "Madam, Commander Xiao is here."

Madam Ning became nervous and her face turned pale.

Ning Zhiwei saw this and gently comforted him, "Just rest and take care of the mundane matters. Leave them to me."

Madam Ning was old and in poor health, and could no longer bear the stimulation. Ning Zhiwei was reliable, so she simply let go. "Be careful."

Under the crabapple blossoms, the young man stood straight, with firm lines on his profile and dark eyes like an eagle, making people dare not look directly at him.

Ning Zhiwei was not afraid of him. "Commander Xiao, what can I do for you?"

Xiao Linfeng took out a letter, which exuded a pleasant fragrance. The cover was covered with black words in gold foil, which was very eye-catching. "This is a letter from the imperial concubine in the palace. That is also your aunt."

Ning Zhiwei was secretly wondering, since when did the powerful Jinyiwei commander do the job of delivering messages? Was this another test from the emperor?

If the king is suspicious, his subjects will suffer.

She did not take it, but said righteously, "The emperor has issued an oral order that no one can go in or out, and no one can communicate with anyone without an imperial decree. How can the imperial concubine not follow the rules? Please return it for me."

Xiao Linfeng looked at her deeply, his eyes unclear. "The Imperial Concubine is very favored and has a say in front of the Emperor."

Is this a hint of flattery? Ning Zhiwei was disdainful in her heart. She knew better than anyone what kind of person that imperial concubine was.

Besides, is the imperial concubine really favored?

"I believe that the emperor will not let those loyal and brave men shed blood and tears, and will not let the people of the world feel disheartened."

In the imperial study, the emperor opened the letter with great interest and scanned it at a glance. The whole letter was filled with gentle, caring greetings. She was a truly good aunt.

At the end, it was mentioned that filial piety is the most important virtue, there is no overnight hatred between father and daughter, and the blood ties between closest relatives are connected by tendons even if bones are broken.

The emperor laughed sarcastically. The Lin family had scheming ingrained in their bones. "Did that girl really say that?"

"Yes." Xiao Linfeng lowered his head and answered respectfully.

The emperor raised an eyebrow. The girl was smart. "Take the letter to the imperial concubine and reply truthfully. Don't miss a single word."

"Yes."

Xiao Linfeng did not leave immediately. As expected, the emperor lazily played with a Duan inkstone and asked, "You haven't found the military talisman yet?"

Xiao Linfeng's heart tightened, and he became more respectful. "Yes, I have searched every inn and every place where Miss Ning Wu passed by along the way. I have also searched every corner of the Ning Mansion, especially Miss Ning Wu's residence. I have searched it several times, but I still can't find it."

The emperor looked at the map hanging on the wall for a long time, and then suddenly asked, "Do you carry it with you?"