Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Lieutenant General Chen led the way, and Ning Zhiwei rode a horse and led his men into the city in a mighty manner. Passers-by kept a distance from them.

She looked around. Qincheng was still prosperous with a lot of people, but the roads were in tatters and full of sewage, so she had to be extra careful when walking.

Many passers-by were skinny and had sunken eyes.

As they were walking, suddenly a ragged old woman rushed over, fell to her knees in front of Ning Zhiwei, and burst into tears.

"Princess Jingning, please save my daughter, please."

This is her only hope.

Ning Zhiwei was stunned for a moment, "What's going on?"

The army likes to call her the commander-in-chief, while the people prefer to call her Princess Jingning.

The old woman's eyes were swollen from crying and there were bruises on her face, as if she had been beaten.

"My daughter was forcibly taken into the mansion by the prefect's son. We don't know whether she is alive or dead. My husband and I went to ask for an explanation, but we were beaten. My husband was beaten to death..."

She cried her heart out, it was really pitiful.

Lieutenant General Chen was stunned. He robbed someone again? And someone was killed? The prefect's son was getting more and more outrageous.

But there was nothing he could do.

Ning Zhiwei looked around. No one dared to come close and stood far away.

"What's your daughter's name?"

The old woman had no other options left and pinned all her hopes on her. "Her name is Wang Meihua, she is seventeen years old. I was over thirty years old when I gave birth to such a daughter. I loved her so much, and now she was snatched away like this. It's like digging out my heart and liver."

Ning Zhiwei asked a few more questions. He had to confirm the truth of the matter first. Someone must have directed the old woman to come here.

I just don't know what this person is thinking?

At this moment, several men who looked like servants rushed over and pounced on the old woman on the ground, "Take her away."

The old woman was terrified and struggled desperately, "No, no, let me go, Princess Jingning, save me."

The servant cupped his hands, but without much respect, "Jingning County Lady, this old woman is confused and talks nonsense all day long. You must not believe her."

Ning Zhiwei looked down at them and asked, "Who are you?"

The servant said with pride, "We are the servants of the prefect's family. My young master is famous for being polite and generous, but there are always some women who want to curry favor with him and throw themselves at him."

"My young master refused, but those bad women tried their best to slander his reputation."

It made the master sound like a saint. General Chen sneered.

The old woman was furious. He was blaming her for something else. "No, the prefect's son bullies men and women and does all kinds of evil..."

"Pa, pa." The servant suddenly raised his arm and slapped the old woman twice. The old woman was knocked away and fell heavily to the ground, screaming in pain.

The servant still felt it was not enough and wanted to throw a punch.

A trace of anger flashed in Ning Zhiwei's eyes, "Stop."

The servant was very impatient, "Jingning County Lady, this is not your business, please leave."

The people under the prefecture can act as they please in this area. No matter how powerful the Princess of Jingning is, she is not their master and cannot control them.

These people are so used to being praised that they don't know how high the sky is or how deep the earth is.

Ning Zhiwei laughed angrily, "I have learned my lesson. How dare a mere servant of the prefect dare to be rude to me? Give him a few lashes."

The guard swung the whip and lashed hard, "Pa pa pa."

The servant dodged left and right, but still could not escape the whip and was soon injured.

The other servants wanted to step forward to help, but they were also dragged in.

For a moment, screams were heard wherever the whip went.

How majestic he was just now, how miserable he is now.

Passersby didn't dare to step forward, but were cheering secretly. You deserved it. You were allowed to bully others and now you've hit a wall.

The servants were covered in blood and finally became afraid. "Okay, just wait for me."

They turned around and tried to run, but the guards did not give them a chance and tied them up.

You offended his head coach and yet you still want to get away with it. What a good thing you are dreaming of.

Ning Zhiwei shook her head. Like master, like servant.

Just by looking at these people, you can tell that the prefect is not a good person.

She looked at the wounded old woman and said, "Come on, I'll take you to ask for your daughter."

The old woman's cloudy eyes suddenly brightened up, "You...you will really help me?"

Ning Zhiwei looked stern, "As an official appointed by the court, I should plead for the people of the world, make decisions for the people, and protect the people."

It was like a heavy blow that hit everyone's heart and made their eyes red.

Who doesn't want an official who protects the people? Unfortunately, this is too difficult! It's harder than red rain!

Lieutenant General Chen looked at Ning Zhiwei in a daze. She was different from other officials. She was ambitious, passionate, and had the courage to speak up for the people of the world.

When Ning Zhiwei arrived at the prefect's residence and looked at the specifications of the mansion, he couldn't help but fall silent.

The dynasty had strict regulations on the gates of residential houses. The highest level was the five-room gate of the royal palace, followed by the Guangliang Gate, where high-ranking officials of the third rank and above lived, and the Jinzhu Gate, where officials of the third rank and below lived. Note (1)

However, in front of us are three big doors with animal heads, which are the specifications for dukes and marquises.

At this moment, the door is closed.

Brigadier General Chen was very embarrassed. He knew that a distinguished guest was coming, but not only did he not come out to greet him, he also closed the door. What did that mean?

"Commander Ning, I'll go knock on the door right now, please wait."

Ning Zhiwei stopped him, "Commander Chen, that's not necessary."

She raised her eyebrows, "Someone, take down the gate."

Lieutenant General Chen turned his head sharply. Remove the door?!

The guards were confused, but they followed the order without hesitation, "Yes."

Several people worked together, and soon the majestic gate collapsed.

Everyone, inside and outside, was shocked.

The gatekeeper's eyes were wide open, his lips were trembling, and he broke down the door without saying anything. Is this a rule?

Don't slap someone in the face!

This gate represents the family's reputation and honor. To tear it down would be a huge humiliation! A humiliation that will last forever!

He had received an order to deliberately make things difficult for the Princess of Jingning County who had come to visit him, to show her a warning.

However, Ning Zhiwei did not follow the normal procedure and just dismantled the door without even knocking!

"You, go call your master and ask him to come and greet this commander."

The gatekeeper didn't even dare to fart. He turned around and ran away, running faster than a rabbit.

Oh my god, I've never seen anything so brutal.

Prefect Li Ji was sitting in his study, chatting with a group of aides and retainers. He felt quite pleased with himself as he listened to their flattery.

"She is just a yellow-haired girl. If her surname wasn't Ning, and if the Ning family didn't have any reliable male heirs, she wouldn't have been able to take this position."

"Once we are in Qincheng, even a dragon will have to coil and obey your orders."

"Sir, scare her. If she wants to pass through Qincheng, she has to leave money for passage..."

At this moment, the gatekeeper rushed in, "Master, it's bad, the gate of our house has been demolished by the Princess of Jingning County!"

The whole audience was shocked, outrageous! Unheard of!

The outrageous mother opened the door for the outrageous, and the outrageous thing reached home!

The prefect suspected that there was something wrong with his ears. "What did you say? What was demolished?"