Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Ning Zhiwei threw the letter to the ground in annoyance. When the Second Prince picked it up and looked at it, his face turned green.

Not only did he refuse to pay for the ransom, he also said that the news of his death on the battlefield had spread throughout the country. The people of the country were outraged and demanded to go to war to avenge the death of the second prince and soldiers.

The second prince was furious. He knew that his father was heartless to them and that he only had the imperial power in his eyes, but he never expected that he would treat him like this.

Using him as a sacrifice! Totally disregarding the relationship between father and son!

Ning Zhiwei looked at him with pity, "Even if you are alive, you can't go back. The second prince of the Jin Kingdom is dead. Without your protection, I wonder what will happen to your mother, wife and children?"

If the second prince was hit hard in the heart by a punch, his face would turn as pale as paper, and there would be only one outcome: death.

Those brothers who are as fierce as wolves and tigers will not show mercy and will eliminate all hidden dangers.

He closed his eyes, his face flushed from the high fever, and he felt his entire body was burning. He took a deep breath and said, "Let a few of my lieutenants write a letter to the family, asking them to force my father to give in and get us back."

If the domestic nobles join forces to make trouble, there is still a chance.

Ning Zhi smiled at his innocence, "If I were your half-brother, I would take this opportunity to eliminate my competitors by any means necessary, and would never let you have a chance to turn things around. They will each use their own methods."

"Besides, if you use the nobles to pressure your father, I don't think he will fall for it."

"From what I know, your father's throne is very stable, and he has all the power in his hands. The nobles have little influence on him."

The nobles only have a say when the throne is unstable and more help is needed.

This speech made the second prince feel like he was falling into an abyss, and his whole body was cold. So, could he just wait to die? Wait for others to slaughter his entire family?

No, he is not willing to give in!

Ning Zhiwei saw this and raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "I have a better idea."

As soon as he saw her expression, he knew that she was up to no good. The second prince refused without hesitation, "I don't want to know."

Ning Zhiwei didn't care about his thoughts and said to herself, "You have been stationed in four border cities for many years. Even if you have no merit, you have worked hard. But they treat you like this. It's really heartless and ungrateful. Why don't you... give all four cities to me, and I will spare your life."

The second prince was stunned. How could she say such shameless words? "You are dreaming. I will not commit treason."

Now those guarding the city are his most loyal old subordinates. He can make them surrender the city with just one word, but this is treason!

Ning Zhi smiled and said, "How is it treason? This is a peace talk. You are using four cities to exchange for your life and the lives of your subordinates. You are not doing this for yourself, but for a group of subordinates who will follow you through thick and thin. They will never leave you. How can you abandon them? Second Prince, you have to sacrifice yourself."

People are selfish. When faced with the fate of a person, they can give up anything. Especially a pampered prince like this, how could he bear to leave behind his wealth and glory and die?

Shaoyao on the side had her mouth twitching. She turned her head away and didn't look, but she couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly.

Her young lady has always been good at winning people's hearts.

The second prince looked at her in a daze. He knew that her words were misleading, but he still took them to heart.

Ning Zhiwei's tone was very gentle, "Without life, you have nothing. Power, family, and territory are all gone. Second Prince, as long as you have a green mountain, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood."

The second prince was confused and said, "I don't agree."

Ning Zhiwei didn't mind, she wasn't the one who was anxious, "Then go back and think about it carefully, Dongsheng, send the second prince back and talk to his subordinates."

What to talk about? Of course, their future, life or death? Their fate is entirely controlled by the second prince's thoughts.

What would the subordinates do when they heard this? Who would want to die at such a young age?

They knelt before the Second Prince, crying, "Second Prince, I have elderly parents and hungry children at home. Without me, they will all die."

"Second Prince, what Princess Jingning said is right. As long as there is green hills, there is no fear of running out of firewood. We must live and live well."

"Second Prince, please give us a way out. Please."

"Second Prince, you are making sacrifices for everyone. No one will forget your kindness."

"Second Prince, are you willing to die like this? I am not willing to do so. Those enemies will not let our family go."

The second prince's heart gradually wavered, and he struggled violently within himself.

Two days later, he asked to see Ning Zhiwei, and the first thing he asked was, "How can I believe that you will really let us go?"

Ning Zhiwei is as cunning as a fox, with too many ideas and one trick after another. He is no match for him.

Ning Zhiwei nonchalantly picked up the teacup and took a sip, "Oh, letting you go back to cause trouble is more useful than killing you."

Second Prince: ...Too treacherous and evil!

But, it is undeniable that her words made him feel relieved.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I promise you, but you have to promise me to keep it a secret and never let anyone know about it for the rest of your life."

Ning Zhiwei raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "Don't worry, as long as your men don't talk nonsense, no one will tell on my side."

Dajin, the Imperial City

The King of the Great Jin sat on a chair with a frown on his face and a bad look on his face.

The important officials under him were still arguing over who should be sent as the chief general, scheming against each other, and each of them had someone they wanted to push forward.

Everyone wants to control the military power!

The king took a sip of strong tea to calm himself down. It was all his second son's fault. He was useless. He not only failed to defeat Ning Zhiwei but was also captured!

Which dynasty's prince would be captured? Why didn't he commit suicide on the spot to preserve the reputation of the royal family?

"Your Majesty, I recommend Aguo Jimu. He is resourceful and has his own way of fighting."

"Your Majesty, I recommend the Fourth Prince. He has the potential to be a commander."

"Your Majesty, I recommend the Third Prince. He is extremely brave and his previous record is much better than the Second Prince's."

As soon as the name of the second prince was heard, the atmosphere in the room fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, wondering why they were bringing up something else.

The king's face was gloomy. The second prince's subordinates and their families were moving around everywhere, trying to get the person back. They were jumping up and down and making too much noise.

Several of the Second Prince's concubines would kneel in front of the palace gate with their children every day, asking the king to grant their wish, saying that they wanted to see him alive or his body dead.

At this moment, a subordinate rushed in, "Your Majesty, this is bad, this is bad."

What do you mean the king is in trouble? The king shouted coldly, "Shut up, drag him away and beat him."

The subordinate was sweating profusely and shouted anxiously, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Something terrible has happened. Four border cities were lost overnight. Weicheng, Yuanfeicheng, Wuyecheng, and Baizhaocheng all fell into the hands of Ning Zhiwei."

Rumble, like a thunderclap, everyone's face changed.