Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Everyone held their breath and waited.

The Duan brothers were sweating profusely and were extremely nervous. Duan Xinyu's surname was Duan. Would it bring disaster to the Duan family?

Ning Zhiwei's cold voice sounded, "Duan Xinyu, you have deceived the emperor, been rebellious and rebellious, and ignored the laws of the country! Considering that you are a member of the royal family, I will spare your body. I will grant you three feet of white silk, a cup of poisoned wine, and a dagger. Choose one of them and end your life." Note (1)

Originally, for the sake of the Ning family, he gave the Ning and Duan families a decent divorce and died quietly after the divorce.

But Duan Xinyu refused.

Then let us make her crimes known to the world to serve as a warning to others and a warning to people all over the world.

Even if a royal relative breaks the law, he will be severely punished and will not be tolerated.

This can also be considered as recycling of waste.

Duan Xinyu trembled all over and collapsed to the ground powerlessly. Was she going to die?

Ning Zhiwei looked at the nervous Duan brothers and pondered for a moment.

"The Duan family did not teach their daughter well. They will be fined 100,000 taels of silver to be used as military pay."

In the end, she let the Duan family go. When the new emperor first came to power, it was not appropriate to involve too many people. He had to establish his authority, but he could not be violent. Reputation was very important.

Before the unification was completed, many families were waiting and watching.

Besides, the Duan brothers did not get involved.

The most important thing is that the divorce process has not been completed. Duan Xinyu is still a wife of the Ning family and a married daughter of the Duan family. If the family is really to be exterminated, the Ning family will be implicated first, followed by the Duan family.

It is reasonable for you to bypass the Ning family and pursue the Duan family, but it is illegal and it is difficult to cover up the gossips of the world.

This is no longer necessary.

The Duan brothers felt as if they had been to the gates of hell and returned to the world. They were so excited that they kowtowed their heads heavily.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Young Master Duan pointed to the sky with his right hand and said loudly, "I, the head of the Duan family, swear to heaven that the Duan family is willing to sacrifice our lives and swear to be loyal to you and never betray you. If you break your oath, the Duan family will be extinct and will not have a good death."

Everyone gasped, how cruel.

Ning Zhiwei nodded slightly, "I hope that you, the Duan family, will never betray your oath."

Young Master Duan looked extremely determined, "I will never forget."

Ning Zhiwei looked at Duan Xinyu. Duan Xinyu looked dazed, as if she was stupid.

"Duan, please give your thanks."

Leaving your body intact and not implicate your entire family is a great favor.

Duan Xinyu shuddered as if she had just woken up from a dream, "Your Majesty, I was wrong. Please spare my life. I am willing to become a nun and stay in the temple for the rest of my life to pray for you and the Ning family."

Ning Zhiwei looked at her coldly.

Duan Xinyu's heart was shattered. She thought she could burn her boats and survive from death.

But how could this happen? His death was brought forward!

This was not the result she wanted.

Duan Xinyu looked at Ning Qishao pitifully, "My husband, for the sake of our marriage, please save me. I will change. I really will."

She was crying like a pear blossom in the rain, looking pitiful. Ning Qishao looked at her deeply, turned around and faced away from her.

Duan Xinyu looked at the heartless man with red eyes. He was so cruel.

She looked at Third Young Master Duan, "Third Brother, save me, I'm only in my early twenties, so young, I don't want to die."

Young Master Duan sighed silently and looked up at the sky.

It was already a great grace that only one person died. How dare he ask for mercy?

Duan Xinyu's heart felt like it was pierced by an invisible sword, bleeding profusely and in excruciating pain.

She lived for the Duan family all her life and worked for the interests of the Duan family, but the Duan family betrayed her.

does it worth?

Duan Xinyu's heart was bleeding, "Fourth brother, we grew up together, you love me so much, please help me this time."

Young Master Duan covered his face with one hand. This matter was too big and he couldn't help.

No matter how Duan Xinyu begged, she could not change her fate.

You are a gentleman and your words are real. Once you open your mouth, there is no way you can take them back.

Three feet of white silk, a cup of poisoned wine, and a dagger were brought to Duan Xinyu. Duan Xinyu completely collapsed, tears streaming down her face, fear surging like a tide.

She regretted it, really regretted it.

You shouldn't sacrifice your life for ambition.

I shouldn't have argued with Ning Zhiwei, played tricks on her, or used tactics.

She shouldn't be so busy calculating everything, and she shouldn't only care about the interests of the Duan family and abandon her husband's family.

Obviously, she had the opportunity to change her destiny.

After she marries into the Ning family, if she holds on to Ning Zhiwei's thigh and gives birth to a child, she will be able to enjoy wealth and glory for the rest of her life.

But, it's too late.

She raised the poisoned wine and drank it all. The moment she closed her eyes, she had only one thought: if there was an afterlife, she no longer wanted to be a daughter of the Duan family. She only wanted to be an ordinary woman and live a stable and happy life.

Seeing Duan Xinyu fall to the ground after drinking the poisoned wine and spitting out black blood, the guests' faces turned frighteningly pale. The timid ones covered their eyes and dared not to look closely, wishing they could run away.

But no one dared to leave until the empress spoke.

This is a public execution to scare everyone. If anyone dares not to know what's good for them and goes against her, this will be the end.

She can even execute her own sister-in-law, let alone people like you who have no relatives.

The emperor's mind is unfathomable and frightening.

Ning Qishao showed reluctance on his face, but he never asked for mercy from beginning to end.

Ning Zhiwei waved his hand and said, "You brothers, take Duan Xinyu back and bury her."

"Yes."

Ning Zhiwei thought of someone, "Oh, take Duan Rong'er with you as well."

The Duan brothers did not dare to ask more questions and responded respectfully, "Yes."

After they brought Duan Ronger back, they hastily found a family to marry her off. She had little dowry and died of depression a few years later, leaving no offspring.

But compared to Duan Xinyu, Duan Ronger's ending was pretty good.

The guests had all left, but Ning Zhiwei had not left yet. Ning Qishao reported to her the war situation in the Northeast.

The eldest prince colluded with Gao Liguo and occupied the terrain. The Ning family army was strong in both men and horses, and the two sides were at a stalemate and were engaged in a tug of war.

Ning Zhiwei listened very attentively, asking questions from time to time. Ning Qishao answered fluently and knew the battle situation well.

Suddenly, she asked, "Seventh Brother, are you okay?"

Ning Qishao's expression darkened, and he felt indescribably uncomfortable, but he forced a smile and said, "I'm fine, don't worry about me."

Ning Zhiwei was silent for a while. How could it be okay? She hoped that time would heal everything.

"What are your plans after the old lady is buried?"

Ning Qishao raised his head sharply, "What do you want me to do?"

Ning Zhiwei looked very calm, "Observe the mourning period or seize the love, you can choose one."

Normally, when an elder in the family passes away, one should observe mourning, also known as Dingyou. However, if the country cannot do without you and needs you to continue to serve, that is taking away one's feelings.

This sutra is a temporary ritual. If the country is in trouble, filial sons cannot follow the traditional rituals, so they follow the temporary situation. Note (2)

It has existed since ancient times. Wearing black sashes when going to war is also known as not avoiding the battles of war. Note (3)

That is to say, there is no mourning on the battlefield.

Ning Qishao said without hesitation, "Seize the love."

The glory of the Ning family needs him to protect, he thought, this is also what his grandmother wants to see.

"Okay." Ning Zhiwei agreed, "After you bury the old lady, you can go back to the battlefield."

Ning Qishao was very excited, "Yes."

Ning Zhiwei thought of someone and changed the subject, "What's going on with Zhou? Why did she go to the military camp to look for you?"