Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Before she could finish, the emperor's face changed and he shouted hastily, "The evidence is irrefutable. They cannot argue. Pass on my order. All the families involved in the case will have their homes confiscated and their families thrown into the prison to await their fate."

Things change, and this time it is the turn of those who have done evil to be held accountable for their crimes, and no one can escape.

The princes all shouted in unison, "Father."

"emperor."

Only the people cheered and rejoiced, saying that God had opened his eyes and the emperor was wise.

The emperor looked around and saw the contrast between the reactions of officials and the people.

However, Ning Zhiwei looked serious and waited quietly.

"All the generals of the Ning family were loyal and died on the battlefield. They lived up to the emperor's grace and were blameless. General Ning served the country all his life and guarded the border for decades without losing an inch of land. He is posthumously named Duke of Wei."

The ancestor of the Ning family followed the founding emperor in his campaigns and was granted the title of Duke of Wei. After three generations, his title was demoted. In the generation of General Ning, he was granted the title of marquis again for his military achievements.

More than ten years ago, for the happiness of Ning Zhiwei and her daughter, General Ning exchanged his title for the emperor's support and only retained the honorary title of general.

Now he has become the Duke of Wei, which is a great honor.

"General Ning Guangzhi has made great contributions in defending the territory, so he is posthumously named the Great General of Divine Martial Arts. Ning Guangpo is posthumously named the Great General of Brave Martial Arts. Ning Xiuyao is posthumously named the Third-Rank General of Chariots and Cavalry. Ning Xiuyue is posthumously named the Third-Rank General of Guards..."

All the male members of the Ning family who died in battle were posthumously honored, which can be said to be posthumous honor.

All the civil and military officials in the court were envious, the whole family was honored, and everyone was a general.

But for the Ning family, they would rather they were all still alive.

When a person dies, he has nothing left. What’s the use of all the glory?

When Old Madam Ning thought of her biological son Ning Guangpo, she was so distressed that she burst into tears. She called him "Po'er" again and again and almost fainted. People around her screamed in panic.

The emperor took a deep look and said, "Restore all the benefits of the Ning family, reward them with a thousand taels of gold, and return the confiscated property. I will specially confer the title of Super First-Rank Imperial Edict on Old Madam Ning, and Ning Xinzhe will be hereditary Third-Class Zhenxi General."

The eldest grandson Ning Xinzhe is only five years old. This position is an honorary title of the fourth rank. In fact, there is no power, it just sounds glorious.

When he grows up, we don’t know what the situation will be like.

Old Madam Ning's eyes were filled with tears. She knelt down tremblingly and bowed deeply, "Thank you, Lord, for your grace."

The people knelt down and shouted "Long live the king" three times, their eyes filled with tears of excitement. It was great that the stigma of the loyal hero was cleared.

Not far away, in the carriage, Lin Jingshu gritted her teeth and said sourly, "I didn't expect the Ning family to have such good fortune. The emperor is really magnanimous."

She only saw the glory of the family, but failed to see the sacrifice and tragedy behind it.

She rolled her eyes slightly, "However, my sister rang the drum without permission and made the whole world know about it. Will the emperor punish her?"

"Yes." Marquis Dingyuan said it in a firm tone. The emperor was narrow-minded. The incident was so earth-shattering that he was forced to give an explanation to his subjects. How could he feel comfortable?

Those who persecute the king will not have a good end.

"The emperor is trying to appease the Ning family, but he won't let Ning Zhiwei go. Just wait and see."

He now hates Ning Zhiwei more than anyone else.

Lin Jingshu felt much better. "Sacrificing her for the benefit of the whole family is what I want."

It would be even better if it could also benefit the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion.

Sure enough, a shrill voice resounded throughout the room, "Ning Zhiwei, kneel down and accept my order."

Ning Zhiwei straightened his clothes, looked solemn, and knelt on the ground.

The scene was unusually quiet, the air seemed to be frozen, and everyone looked at the girl in plain clothes with bated breath.

"In compliance with the Will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Ning Zhiwei, the fifth daughter of the Ning family, is dignified, virtuous, and intelligent, and is hereby conferred the title of Princess of Jingning County and granted a Princess's Mansion. You must be prudent, observe the rules, and bring honor to the family..." Note (1)

This sudden imperial edict caused the whole place to boil, as it turned out to be the enthronement of a county lady.

Rong Jing's tense mood relaxed and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Not far away, Lin Jingshu was full of disbelief and jealousy. "Father, I must have heard it wrong. How could the emperor make her a county lady? What is her virtue and ability?"

Dingyuan Hou also suspected that there was something wrong with his ears. After confirming it again and again, he was extremely frustrated and said, "That's right."

Lin Jingshuru was hit hard twice and couldn't breathe. Her eyes went dark and she passed out.

The prince couldn't understand, "What's wrong with father?"

This is not his usual style.

Su Mingjin brushed her clothes and said nonchalantly, "The situation in the northwest is too chaotic, and the generals in the army have been in trouble one after another. In order to appease the Ning family army in the northwest during this troubled time, as long as the silver-faced young general is still alive, she must not get into trouble."

Even if you are an emperor, you cannot do whatever you want. You can only take things step by step, unless you are a reckless and incompetent ruler.

But their emperor was the one who cared the most about his reputation, and especially valued his reputation after his death.

"Your Highness, please consider how to take these 100,000 Ning family troops into your possession."

The two of them looked at the glittering girl in plain clothes in the crowd. She was extremely beautiful, proud, unafraid of power, and looked down on the world with a pair of cold eyes.

The girl in plain clothes bowed her head to express her gratitude. She remained calm and composed throughout the whole process, and was not surprised by the honor or disgrace.

The sound of firecrackers continued in the ears. The plaque of the General's Mansion was taken down and replaced with a new plaque with the words "Ning Mansion" inscribed on it. The large golden characters sparkled in the sun.

The Ning family members looked up, feeling mixed emotions.

No matter how glorious the posthumous title is, it is just an empty title. There are no adult males serving in the court, so everyone unanimously agrees to use the low-key Ning Mansion.

The tree catches the wind.

But, going from the glorious Marquis Mansion to the ordinary Ning Mansion, he had mixed feelings in his heart and it was really uncomfortable.

Madam Ning's eyes were moistened. As a clan member, how could she have the face to face her ancestors?

Ning Si supported her arm and advised softly, "Grandma, your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. In the future, they will fight for your title."

This is just words of comfort. It will be more than ten years before the children grow up, and it is hard to say what will happen then.

But, people must have a belief in life.

Madam Ning had experienced a life-and-death catastrophe, but she came to her senses. "As long as the children are doing well, everything else is just passing clouds. Now it's time for our Ning family to pull out of the whirlpool, retreat bravely, and keep a low profile."

Ning Zhiwei stood with his hands behind his back, his brows and eyes calm, "A temporary hibernation is for the future prosperity of the next century. Our Ning family has never lacked the courage to start all over again."

She will protect the Ning family until the day when the next generation takes over.

Everyone was greatly inspired. "Well said."

Ning Zhiwei's County Lady's Mansion was also soon found. It was just opposite the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, with the gates facing each other.

Who is this disgusting?

Ning Zhiwei did not even look at it. He just looked at the style map for a long time. It turned out to be the mansion of the former viscount, which was emptied due to a crime and the house was searched.

It is a large house with five courtyards, neither too big nor too small, and has an exquisite garden.

She proposed several modification plans to the doctor of the Ministry of Works and asked the Ministry of Works to repair the house according to her wishes and not move in until she was satisfied.

When the Ning Mansion reopened, the Ning family did not send out invitations widely, but just gathered together for a meal.

But every family in the capital city started to move.

Because it was a bereavement, it was not convenient for the host to come in person, but he sent the housekeeper to visit with valuable gifts.

There is a constant stream of traffic in front of the door, and it is very lively, as if it has regained its former glory.

The women of the Ning family gathered in the main hall, with a few children accompanying them, acting coquettishly and obediently, regaining some of their vitality and sweeping away the previous gloom.

Lists of gifts were brought in, and the housekeeper was taken away to drink a glass of vegetarian wine.

Madam Ning looked through the gift list and her expression became increasingly strange.

Seeing this, Madam Ning asked softly, "What's wrong? What's the problem?"