After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

"Why are you so flustered?" Ning Yuanting shouted sternly, "Have you forgotten all the rules I taught you in the past?"

The boy knelt on the ground, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

"What's going on? Why don't you report it quickly?"

"Sir, I just received a letter from the manager of our branch in Qinghe County. The night before yesterday, the entire Cui family in Qinghe was wiped out... The next morning, the entire Cui Mansion was found covered in blood..."

"It's said that the entire Qinghe County was in an uproar. Everyone was wondering which immortal the Qinghe Cui family had offended to suffer such a devastating disaster..."

"The shopkeeper has sent a fast horse to report that this is a letter..."

Ning Yuanting's legs weakened instantly when he heard this, and he almost collapsed to the ground. He looked at the servant holding up the letter and trembled as he asked, "What did you just say?"

"My Lord, the Cui family of Qinghe was wiped out..."

There was a bang.

Ning Yuanting was struck by lightning, and he collapsed in his chair, his body shaking continuously. The other people all looked horrified. The Cui family shopkeeper even stepped forward, grabbed the collar of the messenger, and shouted angrily:

"What nonsense are you talking about? Our Qinghe Cui family has been passed down for thousands of years and is a huge force. We even have an eighth-rank warrior and several seventh-rank masters. How could we be wiped out?"

"Right...right..." Ning Yuanting suddenly shouted, "How could the Qinghe Cui family be destroyed by someone when they have an eighth-rank warrior in command? Where's Mr. Yan? Where are those seventh-rank masters? Tell me!"

"Master, according to the official investigation, these people were not among the dead. This shows that they had already fled when the danger came!"

"Ah... I don't believe it..." Shopkeeper Cui's eyes were red with anger, and he threw the servant to the ground. "I will return to Qinghe right now. If I find out that you dared to lie to me, I will make you pay with your life..."

After saying that, he left in a hurry.

Manager Cui ran very fast, not because he was in a hurry to return to Qinghe County, but because he was in a hurry to escape.

He had already determined from the servant's fear just now that the entire Qinghe Cui family had been wiped out. These representatives of the aristocratic families were still immersed in the fear of the Qinghe Cui family's annihilation and had not yet reacted.

Once they realize what's going on, they will have to use themselves as an example to clear themselves of any connection with the Qinghe Cui family.

After all, there was only that one person who could destroy the entire Qinghe Cui family with just a flick of his hand.

They dare not gamble with the fate of their family.

So he wanted to use this time to escape quickly.

Soon, everyone in the hall woke up from their shock. Ning Yuanting's voice trembled as he said in disbelief: "Qinghe Cui family, a thousand-year-old family, how could this happen..."

"Princess Zhaohua, it must be Princess Zhaohua..." Several other noble families all said with certainty. Ning Yuanting shook his head slightly, "Don't forget, everyone, the Cui family of Ruoqinghe was destroyed the night before yesterday, but on that day, Princess Zhaohua was in the capital..."

"Even if she had extraordinary means, how could she have gone to Qinghe County that night to kill and silence the witnesses and then rushed back to the capital in time?"

Li Cong was also frightened, but he still insisted: "If it's not her, who else could it be?"

Yes, if it’s not her, who else could it be?

The biggest force that the Qinghe Cui family has offended recently is this person!

"Everyone, let's assume that this was indeed done by Princess Zhaohua... then wouldn't it be the turn of our noble family next?" Pei Lin, the butler of the Guangyuan Pei family, suddenly spoke up.

As soon as this was said, everyone fell silent.

He immediately packed his luggage and returned home to inform his family of the news.

Then ask the family members for advice on how they can avoid the disaster that may come next.

........

Time flies, and New Year's Eve is just a few days away.

On this day, Zhong Ning, as the princess guarding the country, needed to enter the palace to attend the palace banquet.

Also attending the palace banquet were court officials of the third rank and above.

Because of the involvement in the Fangyuan incident, many ministers were demoted or punished, so today's palace banquet was much quieter.

But this did not prevent Emperor Yong from holding a wine glass, enjoying the singing and dancing, and creating a magnificent illusion of a prosperous Yong Dynasty!

Emperor Yong was indeed very happy.

Since the war with Nanzhao, the money in the national treasury has been getting less and less every day. Zhong Ning led his troops to raid Prince An's mansion and several ministers involved in the incident. The national treasury was suddenly filled by half.

In addition, all the treasures looted from Yinming Ridge were stuffed into his small private treasury. Now he is rich and feels much more relaxed.

But although he was relaxed, the court officials below were not.

Because of the Fangyuan incident, everyone was trembling with fear, fearing that one day they would accidentally fall into the hands of Princess Zhaohua and suffer the same fate as Prince An and several other adults.

Of course, only a small number of officials were nervous. Seventy percent of officials above the third rank came from aristocratic families and were very confident. Even if they accidentally fell into Zhong Ning's hands, they were sure to escape.

Although this incident looked dangerous, thanks to their efforts, several people involved in their family were only demoted and no fundamental problems were caused.

But even so, it did not prevent them from having some resentment towards Zhong Ning. They were even well aware of the fact that the eight major families had joined forces.

Just seeing that Zhong Ning was actually intact, he secretly increased his importance to Zhong Ning.

Perhaps they did not expect that a little girl from the common people could escape despite the joint efforts of their eight great families.

But, life and death can be escaped, but politics cannot.

They had long heard that Princess Zhaohua intended to promote reforms. What would happen if she really succeeded?

None of them showed it on their faces, but they all glanced at Zhong Ning intentionally or unintentionally. They saw that Zhong Ning was sitting firmly on the high platform, and he was surprisingly at ease with all the affairs of the palace banquet.

They secretly resented her and were determined to teach her a lesson sooner or later, but Emperor Yong was extremely satisfied. Apart from anything else, this daughter brought him so much wealth when she returned, which made her his lucky star.

Thinking of this, Emperor Yong smiled and said to Zhong Ning: "Zhaohua, come here..."

Zhong Ning stood up gracefully and walked to the center of the palace, bowing to Emperor Yong. Emperor Yong beckoned her to step forward and said, "This is your first time attending the New Year's Eve palace banquet. Are you used to it, emperor and ministers enjoying the feast together?"

"Your Majesty, fortunately, all the gentlemen are very easy-going!" Zhong Ning replied.

When Emperor Yong heard this, he burst into laughter.

How can those old foxes be considered easygoing?

Only Zhaohua, who is simple, honest and lovely, can look at them in this way.

Emperor Yong's eyes slightly turned, and Su Qi beside him immediately brought a tray.

On the tray was an exquisite brocade box, inside which was a pair of gold and ruby-inlaid phoenix bracelets.

"I have obtained Zhaohua, which is like a dragon with wings..." Emperor Yong said happily, "I have carefully selected this item, please accept it!"

What dragon has wings?

Other people are like pearls and treasures, but when it comes to you, you are like a dragon with wings.

Zhong Ning curled his lips speechlessly, immediately took the tray and knelt down to express his gratitude.

Others looked at this scene and found it extremely glaring.

Especially Princess Zhaoyang Murong Xin.

No one knew better than her that Zhong Ning was a fake princess, but now this fake princess had surpassed her and became the most important daughter in her father's heart.