Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

The Du family was a very special family in the previous dynasty. They did not hold official positions in the court, but were highly respected by both the government and the public for their status as great painters of their generation. They were the representatives of nobility and purity.

The Du family holds a high status in the hearts of students, and the imperial court treats the Du family as a mascot, but, after all, they have no real power.

After Duren passed away, his descendants were mediocre and the family fell into decline. By the time of Miss Du's generation, they had to make a living by selling the ancestral property.

Ah Yu couldn't believe it. "Just because a man promised to give her 20,000 silver as a dowry and marry her as his legal wife, she dared to risk it all? She is a daughter of the Du family."

Rong Jing looked indifferent, "A phoenix without feathers is no better than a chicken."

Ah Yu still couldn't understand, "Doesn't she think about the consequences? Whether it succeeds or not, it will be difficult for her to escape the blame."

She dared to plot against the Ning family, tarnish the Ning family's reputation, and even tried to involve Ning Zhiwei. Ning Zhiwei is not a pushover, so how could she be let off?

Rong Jing gave them a meaningful look and said, "That man is from your Jin country."

Ning Ba and his wife's expressions changed drastically, "Who is it?"

I should have thought of it earlier. I am so familiar with them, and stuck at this point in time, it can only be the people closest to me.

Rong Jing sneered, "The problem lies within your ranks. Don't you have any idea?"

Ning Ba felt very upset and cupped his hands, "Master Rong, please tell me the truth."

Rong Jing raised an eyebrow and said a name, "Chang Ji Hou, Ci Wang."

Ning Baru was struck by lightning and his face was gloomy. Ci Wang was his confidant, the first person to respond when the rebellion started, and the first person to be granted a title of nobility after the success.

"Why is it him? He is usually carefree and has no ulterior motives. He is very respectful to me. Why would he plot against me?"

They fought together on the battlefield, lived and died together, how could he possibly stab him in the back?

Ah Yu looked stunned, "No wonder, no wonder."

Being a nobleman from another country is indeed the best choice for Miss Du, whose family has fallen into poverty.

Ning Ba looked over and asked, "What's wrong?"

Ah Yu pursed her lips, her emotions too complicated to describe in words, "When we came out, everyone was against it, but he was the only one who supported us unconditionally. As a representative of a Jin general, his attitude was wrong in itself."

Ci Wang had always been the most loyal person and the one who supported him in everything, so no one thought much about it at the time and let him guard the capital of the Jin Dynasty together with the Yong soldiers.

That is to say, apart from Ning Ba, he is the second most important person. Once Ning Ba gets into trouble, he will be able to take over and become the leader of the Jin army.

"We came here to negotiate, but most people disagree. They want to tear up the previous agreement, get rid of Lord Xiao's team, and monopolize the Kingdom of Jin."

That is more in their interest.

Ning Ba also reacted, "Has he known my true identity for a long time?"

Ah Yu looked at him deeply and said, "Your identity is an open secret among the Jin Kingdom's high-ranking officials. Although we have eliminated some of them during the chaos, there is no guarantee that there will be some who slip through the net."

Otherwise, why would he be asked to wear the mask in the first place?

Ning Ba frowned. The generals in the army did not obey him at the beginning. It was because their interests were too closely tied to each other in the later period that they had come to this day because of the community of interests.

"Forget it, I don't care anymore. I'll leave it to the emperor to handle."

He has already made up his mind to give the territory to Ning Zhiwei, and leave the mess to her as well. Those who are capable should do more work.

"I will only leave with my own 10,000 guards."

Ning Zhiwei understood immediately, "Is ten thousand enough? I can ask the Ning Family Army to help you a little longer. If you can pacify the Western Regions sooner, you can open up the Silk Road and trade with Europe and Asia. This is a good thing for me."

"it is good."

Ah Yu couldn't help but get anxious. Wasn't he afraid of being a scapegoat? He tore up the agreement we had negotiated last time and wanted the entire Jin Kingdom. What about this time?

"Husband."

Ning Ba waved his hand and said, "I can understand that the emperor wants the Kingdom of Jin. The blood feud between the Kingdom of Jin and the Ning family has lasted for two hundred years. Only by incorporating the Kingdom of Jin into the territory can it be completely eliminated and the trouble will be eliminated forever. Otherwise, one day we will have to go to war."

Only by integrating with each other and becoming one family can we stop fighting each other.

For the sake of future generations and long-term stability, Ning Zhiwei's decision was very correct from a political and strategic perspective.

Ning Zhiwei was a little surprised, "Myna, you are finally smart for once."

Ning Ba sighed deeply, "Because I am a member of the Ning family, you and I have the same heart."

As a family of generals, every descendant has been shouldering the family's responsibility since birth and has to go to the battlefield.

However, only those who have been to the battlefield know how cruel war is, and only then will they look forward to a peaceful and prosperous era.

The Ning family’s greatest wish is to have no more wars and return to the countryside.

Ning Zhiwei's lips curled up, "Don't worry, the Western Regions are too far away, I am not interested."

Ning Ba hesitated for a moment and said, "I want to leave Dabao here to study, and then come back to pick him up when everything is stable."

Ah Yu's face changed drastically, "Husband, no, no."

Dabao was also anxious, "Father, I want to be with you."

Xiaobao hugged his father's thighs and shouted anxiously, "Father, don't leave my brother behind."

Seeing this, Ning Zhiwei found an excuse to leave, leaving space for their family of four.

Ning Ba gently hugged his eldest son and said, "Dabao, I really don't want to leave you. I left you here to find a way out for the whole family."

Swords and spears are merciless on the battlefield, and conspiracies and tricks are endless off the battlefield. He cannot guarantee that he can escape unscathed.

The two children are still young, and he is afraid that he cannot protect them.

All eggs should not be put in one basket, and by staying here, you can receive the best education and build good relationships with your family and the emperor.

He broke down the truth and explained it to the children in detail, and although the children were young, they were able to understand it.

"Your aunt is a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, and she is also very protective of her shortcomings. As long as you are obedient and respect her as an elder, she will protect you."

"You usually follow your brother Xinzhe. He is the future head of the Ning family. You should respect him and he will take care of you."

Dabao's eyes were red, "But I'd be scared if I were alone."

After all, this is still a child. Ning Ba softened his heart and sighed softly. "Let's think about it again."

The emperor's wedding is a top priority event, and to show its solemnity, the streets are cleared three days in advance.

The emperor issued several imperial edicts in succession, rewarding all the meritorious officials and raising their ranks by one level.

There are five kinds of titles: Duke, Marquis, Earl, Viscount and Baron. Duke is the first one. In this dynasty, there are only titles and food salaries, but no fiefdoms.

There is only one Duke, and that is Duke Ning Xinzhewei. The others are all marquises. Now, the next level is Duke, and the earl is promoted to marquis.

Ning Zhiwei had no plans to reward any more descendants of the Ning family as they were young and had not done anything meritorious.

Instead, he gave General Ning a posthumous title, King Changning, a posthumous title that could not be inherited but was also a supreme honor.

In addition, a rule was established that no noble title could be conferred without meritorious service to the state, and no title could be granted without special permission. Note (1)

That is to say, if you want to be granted a title in the future, you must have military merits, but there have been no major battles since the founding of the country, so it is as difficult as ascending to heaven to be granted a title.

This was the last wave of lavish rewards. Everyone who caught up with it was overjoyed and smiled, and wrote letters of thanks one after another.

On the eve of the wedding, the palace was decorated with lights and red lanterns hung high. Big red "囍" characters were everywhere. Everyone put on brand new clothes and a joyous atmosphere filled the air.

In Qianming Palace, Ning Zhiwei looked at the man in black clothes in front of him, "What do you want to say?"