Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Ning Zhiwei said calmly, "I know, otherwise you wouldn't be here, but the execution ground."

The Duan brothers kowtowed heavily, tears of gratitude flowed down their cheeks, "Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise."

Ning Zhiwei sighed softly, "I originally thought that everyone should live in harmony and peace. Even if there are some small thoughts, it doesn't matter."

Everyone has their own little thoughts. As long as it is harmless and does not harm the interests of the empire, she will turn a blind eye.

"But, what she did today violated my taboo. For the sake of the Ning family and the future of the Duan family, we can no longer keep a tiger as a threat."

Her words had hidden meanings. They were meant to warn the Duan family and remind the Duan brothers to make decisive decisions.

Young Master Duan understood everything and bowed deeply.

"You are right. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

The emperor does not want to touch the Duan family, and even wants to use them, but the prerequisite is that no hidden dangers can be left.

Ning Zhiwei waved his hand, and the Duan brothers kowtowed and left respectfully.

When they went out, a gust of cold wind blew and the Duan brothers shivered at the same time. Only then did they realize that the clothes on the back were wet.

The two looked at each other, feeling relieved to have survived the disaster.

In fact, the life and death of the Duan family all depends on Ning Zhiwei's decision. She now holds the power and has a large army under her command. No one can stop her from moving forward.

She was a founding emperor who emerged from the battlefield, not a Taiping emperor. Her decisiveness in killing was far superior to others.

Duan Sanshao wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "We should be thankful."

Fortunately, Ning Zhiwei nipped the problem in the bud as soon as he discovered the signs, instead of waiting until things became serious and irreversible, bringing disaster to the entire Duan family.

"Yes." Young Master Duan also realized this and was filled with gratitude.

The emperor is still very kind.

In the side hall, Duan Xinyu and her sister looked at each other in silence.

The atmosphere became increasingly tense and my mood became more uneasy.

After an unknown amount of time, the Duan brothers walked in, and Duan Xinyu immediately stood up, "Third brother, fourth brother, you are here, how was the talk with the emperor?"

Young Master Duan gave her a deep look and said, "Pack up and come home with us."

The sudden words were like a bucket of cold water poured over her head. Duan Xinyu's face turned pale. "What? You talked for a long time, and this is the result?"

"I won't go. This is my home. I am a member of the Ning family in life and a ghost of the Ning family in death."

Young Master Duan knew that she was a smart person, but too smart.

"This is the divorce agreement. We signed it for you."

Duan Xinyu stared at Duan Sanshao in disbelief, her eyes full of accusations, "Third brother, are you crazy? How can you sign? What right do you have to make the decision for me?"

She snatched the divorce papers and tore them to pieces.

Young Master Duan shook his head slightly and took out another divorce letter, "Just because I am the new head of the Duan family."

The old man of the Duan family skipped his son's generation and passed the throne directly to his grandson.

Duan Xin was furious, "Third brother, I can only have a chance of survival if I stay in the Ning family. Do you understand?"

The Ning family was once the most powerful family in the Yong Dynasty, but countless people were watching their every word and action, waiting to find something to hold against them.

Therefore, the Ning family cannot afford to cause a scandal.

But, if she leaves the Ning family, her life will be in danger at any time.

Divorcing her at this time is clearly forcing her to die.

Seeing how frightened she was, what else did Master Duan not understand?

"If you are so afraid of death, why do you still gamble?"

Duan Xinyu sneered, "Wealth and honor are sought in danger. If I win the bet, I will be extremely rich. If I lose the bet, as long as I am the young lady of the Ning family, I will have a chance to turn the tables."

She was certain that even if the truth was revealed, the empress would let her go for the Ning family's sake.

Young Master Duan had a complicated expression. "You are very smart, smarter than most people, but you are not good enough in front of His Majesty Ning... She noticed it as soon as you made a move and strangled you directly. You will never stand a chance in this life."

All she learned was the backyard fighting. She wanted to fight with the wise and capable founding empress, but she didn't know how she would die.

Duan Xinyu was still mumbling, "I just want my sister to have a better marriage. It's good for myself and the family. What's wrong with that?"

Young Master Duan took a deep breath and suddenly said, "She is playing a big game. First, she will win over the commander of the imperial guards, and then wait until the baby is born, and then find an opportunity to overthrow me, help the baby ascend the throne, and the Duan family...will take over."

Duan Xinyu was shocked and trembled all over. "Is this... the emperor's original words?"

She just made a start and kept the rest of the plan in her heart. She didn't tell anyone, not even her confidants. How did Ning Zhiwei know about it?

"Yes."

Duan Xinyu's legs went limp and she collapsed to the ground, her body shaking.

Duan Ronger was stunned, "Sister, how dare you?"

She only knew that her sister wanted to get a title for the baby in her belly, but she never expected that she would dare to rebel!

Replace them? The Duan family? Or Duan Xinyu ruling from behind the scenes? That's too ambitious.

At this moment, Duan Xinyu suddenly stood up, ran faster than a rabbit, and rushed to the mourning hall. The mourning hall was full of guests who came to pay their respects.

She pulled out a dagger from somewhere and pointed it at her stomach.

This shocked everyone, "Mrs. Duan, what are you doing?"

Duan Xinyu gritted her teeth and yelled, "Go, call Ning Qishao over. If he doesn't come, I'll kill myself with a knife, and we'll die together."

If she returned to the Duan family, what awaited her would be silent death from illness.

No, she is not reconciled!

She doesn't want to die! She can't die!

The incident happened suddenly, and the Duan brothers had no time to stop it, and they secretly groaned.

Ning Qishao rushed over after hearing the news. Seeing this scene, his face changed drastically, "Put down the dagger."

Duan Xinyu's eyes were filled with tears. "My husband, I really didn't cause Sister Zhou's disappearance. Please believe me, okay?"

She looked determined, holding the dagger as if to chop down, "If you don't believe me, I am willing to die to prove my true feelings."

It's really ruthless. He is determined to risk his life and survive.

He also revealed the things that the Ning family had tried hard to conceal, and dragged the wife of the seventh young master Ning down with him.

There was an uproar at the scene.

"Ning Zhou is missing. It's over. Even if she is found, her reputation has been ruined. Her life is over."

"Ning Zhou is missing? Didn't they say she fell ill due to excessive grief?"

"Having two wives is not necessarily a blessing. If you have two wives and neither of them obeys the other, something bad will happen sooner or later."

"One is the original wife, the other is the wife bestowed by the emperor, and they are also the legitimate wives. If they are not treated equally, trouble will arise from within the family."

"It's really not Duan's doing?"

"What are you thinking? The Duan family is the biggest beneficiary. If not her, who else could it be?"

"She wants to die to prove her integrity! I still believe in her!"

"Who can't pretend? She just can't bear to die."

Ning Qishao closed his eyes. She was too cruel and ruthless. This was her true face.

It seems that I really can't stay here.

"Put down the dagger first, and let's talk."

Duan Xinyu's eyes sparkled with tears, and she looked pitiful. "Then you have to promise me one thing first."