Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

A hundred miles southeast of the capital, there is a Qingluo Mountain. The Ning family’s ancestral tomb is built on the mountain. The scenery is superb and it is very quiet.

The entire Qingluo Mountain and the thousands of acres of sacrificial fields within it belong to the Ning family. A Qingluo Villa was built at the foot of the mountain for the Ning family to stay for a while when they sweep the graves and worship the dead every year.

This was a reward from the founding emperor. According to the rules of this dynasty, even if the property is confiscated, the cemetery and sacrificial fields will not be included in the confiscation, and future generations can still survive by relying on these.

The Ning family's convoy was huge. It was still a long way from Qingluo Mountain when they saw a group of people standing in the cold wind and rain waiting.

"This is an old member of our Ning family."

Men, women, young and old were all dressed in white mourning clothes, looking extremely sad, and kneeling to welcome the coffin.

"Welcome home, generals."

In the rain, everyone took one step at a time and carried the coffins to Qingluo Mountain. There were cries along the way, but their hands were steady and there was not a single bump in the road.

The silent tombs of the Ning family's ancestral tombs tell the greatness and tragedy of the Ning family.

Ning Zhiwei looked at it in a daze, feeling deeply shocked.

After a simple ceremony, the coffins were buried. Everyone couldn't help crying as they watched the coffins being buried deep in the ground.

The people of the Ning family cried so hard that they could not stand and had to be supported by their servants.

Old Madam Ning had fainted from crying several times and was half lying on the servants, but she refused to go down the mountain first.

Old Ding, the steward of Qingluo Villa, advised with tears in his eyes, "Old Madam, please accept my condolences. The old master doesn't want you to be too sad. This whole family is still waiting for your arrangements."

"Yes, old lady, you must take care of yourself."

All the adult men in the host family died heroically, which was a bolt from the blue for those who depended on the Ning family.

While I was heartbroken, I was also deeply frightened and confused.

The main family is weak and there is no reliable leader. In the midst of turmoil, where should it go in the future?

Madam Ning took a Rongshen pill and forced herself to stay alert. "Zhiwei, come here."

Everyone looked over and saw that it was this little girl. She had been standing in the position of the main priest, and she was the only one who did the smashing of pots and beating of banners.

Madam Ning introduced solemnly, "This is Ning Zhiwei, the old general's most beloved granddaughter, and the heir personally chosen by General Ning Guangzhi. From now on, she is the sixth head of the Ning family, and all matters of the Ning family will be decided by her."

There were exclamations of shock and disbelief.

The new head of the Ning family is a woman, and she is so young. I wonder if she has reached the age of marriage?

Can she do it?

This fifth young lady... should be a girl who married out, which is against the rules.

Ning Zhiwei was as calm as water. He raised his right hand high, and the emerald green ring came into view of everyone.

This is exactly the token of the Ning family’s patriarch.

She glanced at everyone calmly, and everyone who was swept by her gaze felt a sense of pressure and lowered their heads involuntarily. "If anyone is dissatisfied, stand up now. If you dare to cause trouble, don't blame me for being ruthless."

No one stood up, and there was silence.

Madam Ning made the final decision, "Then let's pay our respects to the head of the family in front of the spirits of our ancestors. May all our ancestors bless our descendants with prosperity and peace."

Ning Liu reacted the fastest and was the first to kneel down, "Meet the Patriarch."

Ning Si was a step slower and felt very sad. Several children also knelt down.

The generals knelt down and said, "Subordinates greet the master."

The servants also knelt down, "This servant greets the master."

Just like that, Ning Zhiwei became the new head of the Ning family in front of the Ning family's ancestral tomb. No matter what others thought, this became an ironclad fact.

It also timely soothed the anxiety of most people and calmed them down.

Let's wait and see.

It was raining again. Ning Zhiwei was looking through the information about the people in the village. Shaoyao came in and whispered something in her ear.

Ning Zhiwei showed a little surprise on his face and stood up and walked out.

The mist and rain were hazy, and raindrops flowed down along the eaves of the pavilion, dripping on the steps, creating ripples.

Ning Zhiwei closed his eyes and listened to the sound of rain, as if time had stopped at this moment.

"Fifth Miss." The man was dressed in an elegant green robe and holding an ink-painted oil umbrella. He walked step by step in the rain with an elegant and calm posture.

He seemed to have traveled through time and appeared in front of Ning Zhiwei.

Ning Zhiwei stared at him in a daze for a moment. Who could have thought that such an elegant and refined man would die so spectacularly...

Rong Jing saw that she looked strange, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

The cold voice concealed a subtle worry.

Ning Zhiwei came back to his senses and stepped back to make room. "Master Rong, thank you for everything you have done for our Ning family."

Rong Jing put away his umbrella and walked into the pavilion, not too far from her, with a calm expression, "It is my duty, I have no choice but to do it, no need to thank me."

His tone was very cold, but Ning Zhiwei still appreciated it.

"No matter what, you traveled thousands of miles to the border to investigate the case, repeatedly put yourself in danger, and played a key role in clearing the injustice of our Ning family. Please accept my greetings."

She bowed solemnly, her expression dignified and solemn.

Rong Jing subconsciously reached out to help, but his hand paused in the air for a moment before he spoke, "If you really want to thank me, give me Haitangsu."

Ning Zhiwei kept her promise and sent the Begonia Pastry, but Rong Jing had gone to the northwest to investigate a case and didn't get to eat it.

She was a little shocked that he was obsessed with Haitangsu, but he looked more lively and humane.

"It's too late this year, maybe next year."

Rong Jing raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "Don't forget."

"a man of his words."

The raindrops fell, and everything was silent. Ning Zhiwei reached out to catch the raindrops, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.

A breeze blew, and a strand of naughty long hair danced and fell on the snow-white cheek.

Rong Jing's hands moved slightly, but he held back, "Fifth Miss, take the Ning family away from this place of trouble."

His words were full of meaning and were full of warning.

Ning Zhiwei's eyes flickered slightly. She estimated that the princes would flatter the king, and the concubines would whisper in his ear, and there would be different voices in the court and the public.

It's lonely at the top; a big tree attracts the wind.

"That's what I meant."

Seeing that she understood immediately, Rong Jing felt relieved. After a moment of hesitation, he took off the jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Ning Zhiwei.

"If you have any problems in the future, you can come to me. If it is inconvenient for you to come in person, have someone bring this item to me."

Ning Zhiwei was shocked. He was a very solitary person who always kept to himself. Usually, he dealt with law and cases, and was unconcerned with anything else.

Such a person actually showed kindness to her.

"Why... do you care so much about the Ning family?"

Rong Jing looked at her deeply, "General Ning was the person I admired most in my childhood."

Ning Zhiwei suddenly realized that this was the case. Her grandfather was indeed a remarkable man. He protected the people during his lifetime and was able to protect his family after his death.

She thought for a while and hesitated, "You... secretly sent someone to investigate Su Haozhi. It's related to the mystery of your life experience."

She originally just wanted to protect her family, didn't want to interfere in other people's lives, and didn't want to bear the consequences of other people, but she didn't want to owe anyone a favor even more.

Rong Jing's expression changed drastically, and he grabbed her shoulders excitedly, "What did you say? Say it again."