Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Haha, there are also dishes that Xiao Linfeng likes to eat!

Ning Zhiwei looked up at him and said, "Come and sit down. I'll have someone make some chicken soup. You can drink two bowls to replenish your energy."

The frustration in her stomach disappeared immediately. She was still thinking about having someone make chicken soup for her. Rong Jing came over and sat next to her, deliberately saying, "I want to eat hot pot tonight."

These are all trivial matters. Ning Zhiwei nodded and said, "Okay, let the imperial kitchen prepare some barbecue. You like it."

This time, Rong Jing finally felt relieved and looked at Xiao Linfeng provocatively. Xiao Linfeng snorted coldly and didn't want to pay attention to him.

"No, I'll eat vegetarian food with you, are you okay?"

He knew that Ning Zhiwei had no feelings for Madam Ning, but he was still worried about whether she was hurt.

"fine."

Rong Jing looked at her for a long while, and was relieved when he was sure that she was fine. "I was worried about you."

Ning Zhi smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I have people around me to protect me. I know that a son of a wealthy family should not sit idle."

"Have you finished handling the matter there?"

Rong Jing handed over a box containing the test papers he had selected.

"It's over. I brought in the top ten test papers. You can choose one."

Ning Zhiwei took the test papers and read each one. He had to say that all the ones he picked out had outstanding literary talent, and the essays were extremely well-written and meaningful.

She picked out two test papers, looked at the names, and hesitated.

Rong Jing also liked these two test papers the most. "Wu An and Mo Yichen's levels are between Zhong Bo's. It depends on whose point of view you like more."

Ning Zhiwei pondered for a moment, then took out one of the papers and said, "Wu An's policy paper is more pragmatic, so I rank him first."

"Row."

This is just the preliminary examination. After passing it, you still have to pass the last level, which is the palace examination.

The palace examination is held personally by the emperor. No one will be demoted at this stage, but the examination rankings will be readjusted.

Unless the candidate behaves improperly in front of the emperor, generally speaking, he is safe.

Rong Jing asked, "When is the palace examination scheduled?"

Ning Zhiwei said without hesitation, "Three days later."

From beginning to end, Xiao Linfeng did not say a word, just watched quietly.

Ning Zhiwei remembered something, "Xiao Linfeng, we need to keep an eye on the officials over there in advance. If they are in collusion with the Cui family, they will be arrested."

"it is good."

Rong Jing asked curiously, "Aren't the heads of the Cui and Wang families in the capital?"

Ning Zhiwei waved his hand and said, "Divide the troops into two groups and attack at the same time."

The head of the Cui family in the capital is not a threat, the capital is her territory.

However, the Cui family in Jiangnan is not easy to deal with. They have a lot of assassins and servants. Once the news leaks out, Jiangnan will be in chaos.

Rong Jing looked at Xiao Linfeng, "Is the evidence conclusive?"

Xiao Linfeng raised his eyebrows, "Why? Do you want to plead for the Cui family?"

Rong Jing said coldly, "I am reminding you that if you do anything, you must make it a solid case with irrefutable evidence. You must make sure that no one can find fault with it. Now is a critical moment and you cannot afford any mistakes."

Xiao Linfeng snorted coldly, "I have as much experience in handling cases as you do, so I don't need you to remind me deliberately."

"It's impossible to make sure everyone has no faults, but it's possible to shut up most people."

Seeing that they were about to fight again, Ning Zhiwei waved his hand impatiently, "Have you finished eating? Go and do your work, I still have things to do."

The two were blasted out and looked at each other.

Okay, next time I can’t quarrel in front of Ning Zhiwei, I have to pretend to be harmonious.

Rong Jing cupped his hands and smiled gently, "Master Xiao, thank you for your hard work."

Xiao Linfeng was annoyed by his words, "It's not your turn to say that."

Rong Jing was not angry either, he laughed, "I heard there are many beautiful women in Jiangnan, so pick a few that you like when you go there this time."

Xiao Linfeng gritted his teeth and said, "I'll bring a few back for you."

Rong Jing was startled, "No, no, no, don't hurt me."

Xiao Linfeng knew that he had a group of secret guards, so he thought for a moment and said, "Protect her well, the noble family will soon launch a crazy counterattack."

Rong Jing said seriously, "I know."

The Ning Mansion was hung with white curtains, a vast expanse of white.

The mourning hall had been set up, and the women of the Ning family were kneeling there in a daze, with low sobs being heard.

In fact, Madam Ning was not an easy person to get along with, but she was nice to her daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law and would not deliberately make things difficult for them.

Several children of the Ning family were dressed in mourning and knelt in front of the coffin, their eyes swollen from crying.

Old Madam Ning was the most loving elder to the children, so the children were very sad.

The Ministry of Rites was in charge of planning the funeral, and Madam Ning was exhausted. She finally had a chance to take a break and looked around.

"Xinyu, where is Zhou?"

When an elder in the family passes away, the younger generations have to keep vigil, so how can one person be missing?

Duan Xinyu looked bewildered, "I don't know either. She entered the palace before, and there has been no news since then."

Madam Ning was stunned for a moment, "In the palace?"

Duan Xinyu waved her hand and said, "I don't know, and I don't dare to ask about her, lest she become suspicious and think I want to harm her."

Madam Ning sighed softly, having many wives may not necessarily be a blessing.

"Xinyu, you are pregnant, you can't be too tired, go back and rest."

Duan Xinyu shook her head and refused, "No, no, I want to see the old lady off for the last time, and let the baby in my belly see the old ancestor off as well."

Madam Ning looked at her belly and said, "I know you are filial, but I hope you can give birth to the baby safely."

She ordered, "Rong'er, help your sister back to her room."

Duan Ronger stepped forward and helped Duan Xinyu out.

Duan Xinyu's face was solemn. "Tell me the whole process in detail. Don't miss a single word."

Duan Ronger did not dare to delay and carefully reconstructed the entire process.

Duan Xinyu's expression became increasingly ugly. "Before the old lady passed away, she handed over all the household affairs to the first lady?"

"Yes."

Duan Ronger nodded, "She also asked the eldest lady to take you to Qingluo Villa to observe mourning and stay indoors."

Duan Xinyu was in a very bad mood. Not only could she not get the right to be the housekeeper, she could not call herself the mistress of the Ning family. She had to be locked up in Qingluo Villa to observe mourning and had to stay out of the world for at least three years.

She had always believed that the old lady trusted her the most and was most partial to her, but now it seemed that Madam Ning was the person that the old lady trusted the most.

Duan Ronger spoke cautiously, "Eldest sister, what's wrong?"

Duan Xinyu stroked her belly, her mind turning over and over, "Rong'er, there will be a lot of people coming to burn incense these days, you can lend a hand."

Duan Ronger's eyes were red, "I understand, the old lady has done me a favor, I will send her off well."

She was very sad when this happened. She lost her big backer.

The two sisters returned to the house and sent everyone away. Duan Xinyu held her sister's hand and stared at her, which made Rong'er feel uneasy.

"Eldest sister, what's wrong?"

Duan Xinyu suddenly said something shocking.