Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

The Phoenix Building has three floors in total. It is elegantly decorated and each private room is different.

The hall on the second floor is filled with flowers of various colors, the fragrance is fragrant and refreshing.

All the prominent people in Licheng came with their families. For a moment, it was so lively that the hall was full and people had to go in one group at a time.

Ning Zhiwei sat in the main seat, accepting everyone's congratulations with a smile.

One round after another, first the military generals, then the officials and wealthy businessmen came, with great momentum and grandeur.

Everyone would offer gifts, rare treasures, precious medicinal herbs, furs, gold, silver and jewelry, everything in between.

Soon, the gifts piled up into a mountain.

A man knelt on one knee, holding the gift list in both hands, "Zeng Qinglin, the head of the Zeng family, presents Commander Ning with 1,000 kilograms of spices from the Western Regions and 100 kilograms of various crop seeds."

This aroused Ning Zhiwei's interest, "Let me take a look."

Spices: agarwood, storax, benzoin, sandalwood, cloves, etc. Medicinal materials: rhubarb, angelica, qinjiao, qinpi, qianghuo, wolfberry, etc. Crops: walnuts, carrots, peppers, broad beans, spinach, cucumbers, etc. Note (1)

Ning Zhiwei is not very interested in spices, but is very interested in these medicinal herbs and crops.

"Do you know how to grow these crops?"

The man presented a booklet and said, "This is the local planting method that I asked someone to collect. However, the climate and environment in each place are different, so the results may also be different."

This makes sense. Ning Zhiwei flipped through the booklet and found it was written quite clearly. He would adjust it according to this experiment. "What's your name?"

The man was overjoyed, "The head of the Zeng family, Zeng Qinglin."

The Zeng family originally did business in the Western Regions. Now that the Northwest is controlled by Ning Zhiwei, if they want to continue on this route, they naturally have to make arrangements. So they tried their best to use their connections to get an invitation.

Ning Zhiwei knew that the Zeng family had a good family tradition and followed the rules when doing business.

"You are so thoughtful. If you have any fresh plants to grow in the future, just send them to me directly."

Zeng Qinglin had caught Ning Zhiwei's eye, and he was so happy, "Yes."

Ning Zhiwei paused for a moment and asked, "What reward do you want?"

Everyone was very surprised that she didn't care much about so many rare treasures that were presented to her.

Unexpectedly, some spices and crops caught her eye?

It seems that this is what Coach Ning likes, so we must cater to it and look for it everywhere.

Zeng Qinglin didn't expect such a good thing to happen. He was overjoyed and immediately seized the opportunity and said boldly, "I...I would like to ask Commander Ning to give me a calligraphy."

Ning Zhiwei ordered, "Bring paper and pen."

She pondered for a moment and wrote down four big words: A family that accumulates good deeds.

Zeng Qinglin smiled happily and knelt down and kowtowed to her.

Ye Lie watched this scene, countless people kneeling before her, eyes full of fanaticism.

Power is fascinating.

Lying on the lap of a beauty when drunk and holding the power of the world when awake, this is every man's ultimate dream.

Why can't this be myself?

I don't know how long it took, but a voice came from my ear, "Brother Ye, Brother Ye, it's your turn."

It was Shaoyao, and she pushed him.

Ye Lie finally came to his senses, straightened his clothes, then walked out and bowed deeply.

"Ye Lie of Medicine King Valley congratulates Commander Ning on his birthday and specially presents him with a thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum, a hundred-year-old ginseng, a Tianshan snow lotus, and a bottle of longevity and qi-boosting pills."

"This longevity and energy-enhancing pill is the secret of our Medicine King Valley. If you take one pill every month, you can maintain abundant physical strength and stay young forever."

Every time he spoke, everyone gasped.

It's all good stuff.

Ning Zhiwei glanced at it indifferently. It was indeed a good thing, but it was just a token of appreciation.

She nodded slightly, "Who is suitable for taking the Longevity and Qi-enhancing Pill?"

Ye Lie raised his lips and said, "You can eat them all. There are ten pills in a bottle."

He believed that she would eat it, and then his carefully planned plan would succeed.

He cupped his hands, his face showing shyness, "I have an unsolicited request. Miss Shaoyao and I love each other, and I want to marry Miss Shaoyao. Please help me."

There was an uproar at the scene, and everyone looked over.

Shaoyao was very surprised, her face was filled with shock and a hint of shyness.

Xiao Linfeng on the side was getting more and more angry. He put his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist, wishing he could draw the sword and chop him immediately.

Mutual affection? This will ruin Shaoyao's reputation!

Saying this in public may seem like deep affection, but it's actually all calculation.

After what happened, who else could I marry if not him?

Ning Zhiwei narrowed his eyes dangerously, clenched the wine glass in his hand, and kept an expressionless face.

"Oh, Ye Lie, hasn't anyone told you that if a family has a daughter, hundreds of families will want her. If there is interest, the man's elders will bring a matchmaker to ask for marriage, and they won't spread the news before the matter is finalized."

She asked coldly, "Is it that Medicine King Valley treats the rules of the world as dirt? Or is it that Ye Lie doesn't understand the rules, etiquette, and respects women? Or, are you deliberately forcing them in public?"

Her aura was fully released, and her imposing manner was so overwhelming that Ye Lie couldn't breathe.

"I definitely don't mean that, Commander Ning, please don't misunderstand me."

"My Medicine King Valley is isolated from the world and we don't understand these etiquettes. We Jianghu people have always been informal and daring to love and hate. If you like someone, you can come and ask for marriage. I am sincere to Miss Shaoyao."

He gritted his teeth and said, "I have already made an agreement with her. If you don't believe me, you can ask Miss Shaoyao."

Shaoyao hesitated for a moment, "Miss, I..."

Ning Zhiwei glanced at her coldly, and Shaoyao immediately fell silent, lowered her head, and dared not say anything.

Oh no, the lady is angry. She must have done something wrong.

Woo woo, what should I do?

Ye Lie didn't expect Ning Zhiwei's deterrence to be so strong. His mind raced, "Peony, you are a good girl. I really like you. I swear, if I marry you, I will never take a concubine in this life. We will be together for the rest of our lives."

Shaoyao was very touched. She looked up slightly and saw Ning Zhiwei staring at her coldly. She was startled and immediately lowered her head like a quail that dared not breathe.

Don't stare at her, she's scared.

Forget it, I must not make the young lady angry, so let the man bear it alone.

Ye Lie: ...

There was a commotion outside and everyone looked outside.

Rong Jing frowned, "What's going on outside?"

If anyone dares to cause trouble on such a fine day, don't blame him for being rude.

The guards came running over, "Someone broke into the Phoenix Tower and a fight broke out."

Everyone was stunned. Who was so bold?

The whole Licheng knows that today is Ning Zhiwei's birthday and there will be a banquet at the Phoenix Tower. Who dares to barge in?

Ning Zhiwei stood up, walked quickly to the window, and looked into the distance.

Oh, it’s her. She’s finally here. The show is about to begin.

However, no one expected this woman to be so cruel. With a wave of her slender hand, a large number of guards fell down.

The wealthy businessmen who followed were stunned. "What kind of magic did that woman use? Why did all the guards fall down?"

"She poisoned me!" Rong Jing looked unhappy. He had put a lot of thought into organizing this banquet, but something went wrong like this. How hateful.

Ye Lie, who was a few steps slower, chased out and saw a gorgeous girl in red. His pupils suddenly shocked. How could it be her?

Why is she here?! Damn!