Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Ning Zhiwei narrowed his eyes, "Your Majesty, please crown me."

The emperor suspected that there was something wrong with his ears, and that men needed to wear a crown. "What?"

Ning Zhiwei said confidently, "You can crown a man, so why can't you crown me? I am not only the Princess of Jingning County, but also the Patriarch of the Ning Family. My Ning Family only recognizes the king as their master. What's wrong with the Lord crowning his subjects?"

She took out a white jade crown, which was sparkling and shiny, and exuded luxury and exquisiteness in its low-key manner.

The emperor had seen all kinds of people, but he had never seen a weirdo like Ning Zhiwei, and he was shocked.

I have to say that what she said makes sense, and we can't just look at her from a female perspective.

The Minister of Rites could not help but rebuke him, "This is against etiquette. You are a woman."

Ning Zhiwei's expression remained unchanged, as calm as water, "I am the head of the Ning family."

The Minister of Rites was confused. Why was she different from ordinary women? Too opinionated, too thoughtful, too dangerous. "You grew up in the border area, you don't know many rules, let me tell you..."

Ning Zhiwei said confidently, "Rules are made by people, and they can be broken. I am the head of the Ning family. If I can break an exception once, I can break it a second time."

She cupped her hands and said, "Your Majesty, please grant me your blessing."

Everyone tried to stop it in various ways. We couldn’t let a woman openly challenge male authority!

Concubine Lin tried her best to stop it, and even mentioned her contribution in preparing the coming-of-age banquet.

The emperor thought for a while and said, "Approved. The Minister of Rites will personally preside over the ceremony."

Everyone couldn't believe it. Why? Why did the emperor treat her so differently?

It was called a crowning ceremony, but the procedure was actually a coming-of-age ceremony. The emperor was the guest of honor, Ning Liu was the sponsor, and Shaoyao was the official in charge. The two girls' eyes were shining with excitement.

After three additions and three bows, at the first addition, Ning Zhiwei changed into a plain dress and a wet skirt, and combed her hair into a girl's bun. She was tall and slender, and extremely beautiful. She showed her clothes to everyone with confidence.

The emperor chanted aloud the words of congratulation: "On this auspicious day of the month, I have just put on my first clothes. I will abandon your childish ambitions and follow your virtues. I wish you a long and healthy life and great happiness." (1)

Shaoyao and Ning Liu stood by holding a tray. The emperor picked up a hairpin and put it on himself.

As they were waiting to pay their respects, the Queen Mother suddenly spoke up, "Your Majesty, according to the rules, the head of Jingning County must pay his respects to his parents and elders."

"In my opinion, we should pay respect to Marquis Dingyuan and the old lady. Although we are no longer related, we are still blood relatives, and that is a fact that can never be changed."

Everyone looked at each other, "I think so too."

"I second the proposal."

Marquis Dingyuan straightened his clothes, and with a smug look in his eyes, he helped his mother walk in front of Ning Zhiwei and accepted her kneeling.

If he bowed down, it would be tantamount to acknowledging their kinship and recognizing them as his father again, and the letter of severance of kinship would naturally be invalid.

Once the relationship is acknowledged, one will automatically be put in shackles and be at the mercy of the Dingyuan Marquis' Mansion.

The old lady of Marquis Dingyuan held her head high, looking proud and smug.

Seeing this, Lin Jingshu was filled with resentment and she was determined to take revenge on her father through his hands.

If she is not well, Ning Zhiwei will have no chance of having a good life.

Everyone looked at the high-spirited girl with complicated expressions, waiting for her to bow her head.

Unexpectedly, Ning Zhiwei smiled faintly and said, "I have few relatives, which is really a pity in life, but fortunately I can meet a wise king."

"You are both the king and the father. You are the mother of the country. Please accept my respects."

She bowed down solemnly and performed a great salute.

She easily resolved the difficulties, avoided the deep pit, and won the favor of the emperor and empress.

The emperor felt happy both physically and mentally. Yes, he was a wise ruler. Ning Zhiwei had a good vision and was loyal.

He was so happy that he waved his hand and said, "Give the Princess of Jingning County a jade ruyi and one hundred taels of gold."

The queen was not loved by her husband and was overwhelmed by the concubines in the palace. She rarely had such dignity and respect, so naturally she would not be stingy and rewarded him with a lot of things, including jewelry, fabrics, antiques, and everything else.

Marquis Dingyuan and his mother froze on the spot, as if they had been slapped in the face. They were so embarrassed that they wished they could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

Xiao Linfeng gave a wink, and the Jinyiwei stepped forward and dragged the two men aside so as not to interfere with the process.

The Queen Mother's face turned red, she was so embarrassed. Ning Zhiwei didn't give her any face at all and openly sided with the Emperor.

The Empress Dowager is not the Emperor's biological mother, and the two sides are in fierce competition with each other.

Unfortunately, Ning Zhiwei's reasons were so convincing that even the Queen Mother could not refute them.

At the second step, Ning Zhiwei put on a long gown with curved hems, looking dignified, elegant, and beautiful, as if she had grown up in an instant.

The girl had grown up, and her stunning beauty was already showing. There were countless men staring at her in a daze, as if they were crazy.

Rong Jing huddled in the corner, silently looking at the radiant girl, wishing her peace and happiness in her life.

The Emperor chanted aloud the words of congratulation: "In this auspicious month and auspicious day, I present you with honorable manners and prudent virtues. May you live a long life and receive eternal blessings." (2)

Ning Liu took off her hairpin, picked up a comb and combed her hair into a bun. Shaoyao presented her a hairpin, and the emperor took it and put it in her hair himself.

Ning Zhiwei stood up and bowed to express his gratitude to the guests around him. His behavior was dignified and generous, without a trace of timidity.

On the third day, Ning Zhiwei changed into a long-sleeved dress with red clothes, which made her look elegant and graceful, with a hint of majesty.

When she came out, there were gasps from the audience.

She is truly a stunning beauty, but her aura is so overwhelming that people dare not even think of disrespecting her.

Ning Liu reached out to take off the hairpin and tied her hair into a bun again. Shaoyao presented her with a white jade crown. The emperor was stunned. Shouldn't it be a hairpin?

The old lady of Dingyuan Marquis shouted immediately, "I have a jade hairpin, which is an heirloom of Dingyuan Marquis's family. Giving it to Princess Jingning can also be considered as... inheritance."

The Queen Mother sneered in her heart and pointed at Xiao Linfeng, "Sir Xiao, send it to her."

Xiao Linfeng hesitated for a moment and looked at the emperor with some embarrassment.

Before the emperor could react, the old lady of Dingyuan Marquis walked up to Ning Zhiwei with an agility that was not typical of an elderly person and passed the jade hairpin that was emitting a cold glow to her.

She had a smile on her face, but her eyes were terrifyingly cold.

The moment she was about to touch Ning Zhiwei, Ning Zhiwei snatched it away, turned around and rushed towards Lin Jingshu. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the tip of the hairpin brushed against the smooth skin on Lin Jingshu's neck, breaking the skin, and blood oozed out.

She inserted the jade hairpin into Lin Jingshu's hair and said with a smile, "Return it to its original owner."

Her movements were as fast as lightning, and before anyone could react, she had already retreated behind the emperor, admiring her masterpiece with a smile.

Lin Jingshu was so frightened that she felt as if her body was being crushed by a huge rock, unable to move, and her mind went blank.

Old Madam Ning screamed and rushed over to pull out the jade hairpin. Her movement was too big and hit the palace maid behind her. Her elbow hurt and she lost her grip on the jade hairpin and it fell out.

With a "crack", the jade hairpin broke and a stream of black water emerged.

Rong Jing's face changed drastically, and he rushed to the emperor, "Oh no, it's poisonous, protect the emperor."