Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Madam Ning frowned slightly, "The gift list from the in-laws is three times thicker than before."

This is understandable. Just consider it as an apology for what happened before. The Ning family accepts it, and the matter is over.

Avoiding misfortune and pursuing fortune is the norm in life.

She pointed to the top gift list and said, "But, Wen Yinfu's family is actually three points thinner."

Giving gifts is a science. It cannot be too light or too heavy. You must know what you can give and what you cannot give, and you cannot give gifts that overlap with other people’s.

In addition, there are also rules on when to add or subtract.

The slightest mistake can offend people.

Every family has a booklet that records the exchange of gifts.

Therefore, the mistress of the house can find out a lot of information just by looking at the gift list.

Ning Wenyin is the eldest daughter of Ning Guangzhi and Mrs. Ning. She was pampered before she got married. She married the son of the Marquis of Zhenxi. They were a perfect match, talented and beautiful, and it was a legend at the time.

The two families are old friends, know each other well and have always had close contacts. After becoming in-laws, their relationship became even closer, and each family is the first to give gifts during festivals.

Madam Ning noticed when the gift list was slightly reduced, and she became inexplicably worried about her daughter.

Although Mrs. Ning was not Ning Wenyin's biological grandmother, she loved this filial and sensible granddaughter very much.

"Bring it to me and take a look."

Ever since the Ning family got into trouble, the in-laws have distanced themselves from them one after another. It is understandable that the married aunt has no choice but to show up to rescue them.

Once the Ning family was rehabilitated, even though the married aunts could not come in person, they all sent letters and gifts.

"Yes, it's thin. Call the housekeeper in to ask her."

The housekeeper was a capable and neat woman, dressed simply and very politely. "Greetings to the old lady, greetings to all the ladies, greetings to all the young ladies and gentlemen."

Madam Ning looked her over and asked, "How are you, my in-laws?"

The housekeeper smiled and said, "Everything is fine. Thank you for your concern, Madam."

"How is my Wen Yin?"

The housekeeper hesitated for a moment, and the Ning family became nervous. Ning Si couldn't help but said, "Hurry up and tell me."

Ning Wenyin has the demeanor of an elder sister, with a gentle and dignified temperament. She loves her younger siblings very much and has a very deep affection for them.

The housekeeper carefully bowed and replied respectfully, "To answer the Madam's question, the eldest young mistress is not feeling well and cannot get up, so I am asking you to apologize..."

Ning Liu was so anxious that he kept jumping up and down. Why was this man so indecisive? "What's the disease? Is it serious?"

The housekeeper smiled and apologized, "The eldest young lady was worried about her mother's family and accidentally caught a cold. She has already asked a doctor to see her, and it's not serious."

The Ning family felt relieved, as long as everything was fine.

Madam Ning is Ning Wenyin's biological mother and she cares about her the most. "That's good. Go back and tell her that everything is fine at home. Take good care of yourself. Nothing is better than your own health."

"Yes."

The Ning family has only two unmarried daughters, Ning Peilan, the fourth child, and Ning Wuhua, the sixth child.

Ah, I almost forgot, Ning Zhiwei, who is ranked fifth.

Madam Ning was the mistress of the household. She brought two unmarried girls with her and taught them patiently.

"Look at these more and learn more. It will be good for your future."

You will have to get married in the future. With the Ning family's background, the girls of the Ning family can only be the principal wife, so you have to learn all these.

Ning Wuhua was studying very seriously, but suddenly he exclaimed in surprise, something was wrong, one person was missing.

"Hey, where's the fifth sister? Why didn't I see her this morning?"

Fifth sister also needs to learn these.

Madam Ning was lying on the couch, playing with her grandchildren. She looked up and said, "She's out of town."

Ning Wuhua was a little surprised, "What are you going to do?"

Madam Ning looked sad. "The coffin of the male member of the Ning family is coming back to Beijing for burial. She will go to greet him."

The joyful atmosphere at the scene disappeared, and everyone was silent with sad looks on their faces.

Ning Peilan's eyes were moist and her heart ached. "Are they really back? Why wasn't there any news before?"

Before Ning Zhiwei left, she only told Madam Ning. Madam Ning was in a heavy mood, "Their bodies were collected by Xiaowu himself. They were previously stored in Famen Temple. Now that they have been vindicated, they should return to their roots and rest in peace in the Ning family's ancestral tomb."

Ning Wuhua counted the distance on his fingers. Famen Temple? It's not far from the capital. It would take about three days to go back and forth.

"Why didn't Fifth Sister tell me? I want to go and greet them, too."

Old Madam Ning was relieved to let Ning Zhiwei go out, because he was a ruthless character who could kill his own father in the court and still get away with it. He was both resourceful and intelligent.

The few people in the family are all greenhouse-raised flowers, lacking experience, how can they compare to Ning Zhiwei? It's good enough if they don't hold back.

"You also have things to do. Send death notices to each family. Three days later, hold a funeral for the Ning family members who died on the battlefield."

Everyone couldn't help but get anxious and stood up in a panic, "Three days? It's too late."

There are so many things to do, including setting up a mourning hall, notifying relatives and friends, and preparing various items needed for the funeral.

Madam Ning waved her hands and said weakly, "The body has been kept in Famen Temple for two months. The monks in Famen Temple are chanting sutras to pray for the soul. Now we are just waiting for the funeral."

I have to say that Ning Zhiwei is very meticulous and has arranged everything in an orderly manner.

"Our Ning family is currently at the center of public attention, so let's keep things simple."

Everyone responded in a low voice, and the atmosphere was indescribably heavy and depressing.

Three days later, the weather was gloomy. Ning Mansion hung white banners and hung white lanterns at the gate.

Outside the city, the Ning family set up a sacrificial shed on the roadside. Everyone wore white mourning clothes, and the servants scattered paper money. The atmosphere of sadness was everywhere.

The Ning family children were dressed in mourning and stared at the end of the road with serious expressions, waiting for their family members to return for the burial.

After waiting for a long time, there was still no sign of him.

As the sun rose higher, Madam Ning's body swayed, and the people around her were frightened and hurried to support her.

Madam Ning's eyes were red and swollen, and her face was haggard. She hadn't slept well for several nights. "Old Madam, please go sit in the altar first."

Madam Ning leaned on her granddaughter and closed her eyes to rest. She waved her hand when she heard this and said, "We have been together for a long time. We didn't see each other many times when we were alive. Now... I want to stand and welcome them home."

"It's a pity that I can't give them a grand funeral and let them go on their final journey with dignity. I hope they won't blame me in their graves."

"No..." Ning Si turned his head and couldn't help but shed tears, feeling extremely sad.

There was a commotion, and then a group of people in plain clothes came out of the city gate and walked towards them with solemn expressions.

They came closer and bowed in unison.

"The people of East City have come here to welcome the generals of the Ning family back home."

"The people of West City have come here to welcome the generals of the Ning family back home."

"The people of South City have come here to welcome the generals of the Ning family back home."

"The people of North City have come here to welcome the generals of the Ning family back home."