Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 495: Can't Fight, Can't Fight

Qingluo Mountain is majestic and magnificent, and the Ning family cemetery is on the mountain.

All the members of the Ning family stood at the cemetery, led by Ning Zhiwei to worship their ancestors. The atmosphere was extremely solemn and dignified.

After the lengthy ceremony, everyone was silent and reluctant to leave for a long time.

Unfortunately, Ning Qi didn't catch up and is still on his way back.

Ning Ba returned to his hometown, and it was as if a switch was touched. The lost memories came flooding back like a tide. He was so sad that he couldn't control himself and fell to his knees and cried.

Those living relatives will never come back.

Ah Yu had never seen him so out of control before, and she felt distressed and sad, "Husband, don't be sad, it's all over."

It's hard to get over it. The pain of losing family members is something that Ning Ba will never be able to get over in this lifetime. His heart aches terribly.

"I didn't come back to see them off for the last time, nor did I observe mourning, nor did I protect the family when it was in danger. I feel ashamed of my ancestors, ashamed of my deceased father and brothers, and I am an unfilial descendant."

As a son, a nephew, and a brother, he has not fulfilled his responsibilities.

He could not forget the scene on the battlefield where his father and brothers risked their lives to protect him.

Obviously, he should be the one to die.

However, they left the hope of life to him, and each of them died bravely, leaving him alone alive in the world.

Who can understand this heart-wrenching pain? Who can empathize with it? Perhaps only Zhiwei and Xiaoqi can understand it.

Ah Yu comforted him softly, "If the ancestors knew your situation at that time, they would not blame you. They would only hope that you would live well."

She winked at the two children, who rushed over with tears in their eyes, "Dad, don't be sad, you still have us."

"Father, my brother and I will always be with you."

Ning Ba held his two children in his arms and confessed with tears in his eyes, "I was wrong. I was totally wrong."

A Yu felt heartbroken when she saw her husband crying bitterly.

Ning Zhiwei stood in front of General Ning's grave and remained silent for a long time.

General Ning has been loyal all his life and has done his utmost to protect the Great Qi Dynasty for seventy years. If he knew that the Great Qi Dynasty had fallen and she had established a new dynasty on its territory, would you blame her?

Rong Jing's voice came to my ears, "Old General, thank you for training Weiwei so well. She is both civil and military, and she cares about the people and protects the country and the people."

"She has lofty ideals, great goals, and the ambition to bring peace and prosperity to the people. She is so outstanding, you must be proud of her."

Rong Jing is the person who knows Ning Zhiwei best. He knows what she is thinking and comforts her in his own way.

She did nothing wrong, and the old general wouldn't blame her.

No matter how loyal they were, their loyalty was completely exhausted when the entire Ning family was executed.

Zhiwei protected the Ning family and gave the common people a chance of survival.

"We are going to get married. I promise you that I will take good care of her, love her, stay by her side for the rest of my life, and always be with her. I won't let her feel lonely. Please bless us to grow old together."

He gently held Ning Zhiwei's hand, "Weiwei, say a few words to grandpa."

Ning Zhiwei looked at him, and her heavy mood felt much better, probably because she had someone to share her burden with.

"Grandfather, I will inherit your legacy and protect this land, our homeland, and the people."

"Rest in peace, Grandfather."

She wants to go her own way for the rest of her life.

After an unknown amount of time, Ning Ba walked in, "Zhiwei, let's talk."

Ning Zhiwei looked at his red and swollen eyes and nodded slightly, "Okay."

Ning Ba looked at her deeply and suddenly asked, "Did you arrange the matter at Phoenix Tower?"

Ning Zhiwei was stunned for a moment, and Rong Jing became furious and shouted loudly.

"Ning Ba, you have lost your memory, not your brain. Use your brain to think carefully. Given Zhiwei's feelings for the Ning family, how could she achieve her goal by slandering the Ning family's reputation? She disdains it!"

"If it were you, would you do this?"

Ning Ba looked solemn, "Zhiwei, I just want to hear you say it."

Ning Zhiwei looked back calmly, "No."

The two words are decisive.

Ning Ba breathed a sigh of relief, "I believe you."

Rong Jing was still feeling sorry for Ning Zhiwei, "Oh, who cares about your trust..."

Before he could finish his words, Ning Ba said, "Zhiwei, I promise you, I will give you all the Kingdom of Jin."

The sudden decision stunned everyone present.

Rong Jing looked at him strangely, how did he figure it out?

Ning Zhiwei raised an eyebrow, "Have you thought it through?"

Ning Ba's expression was so complicated that it could not be described in words.

"Just consider it as atonement. I have indeed committed an unforgivable crime, and I will be condemned by my conscience for the rest of my life."

He had a lot to say, but when the words came to his lips, he stopped and ended up saying them all in one sentence.

"This is also the last thing I can do for you and the Ning family."

This is the debt he owes.

He couldn't come back, and he couldn't take off his mask openly in the Jin Kingdom.

It’s better to go away and start over.

Ning Zhiwei looked at the woman beside him and said meaningfully, "Have you discussed this with your wife? Does she agree?"

Ah Yu's scheming is much more profound than Ning Ba's. Although she seems to have retreated to the backyard and does not care about worldly affairs, she is actually everywhere.

Ning Ba was a little puzzled. As long as he agreed to such an important matter, why did he need to discuss it with his wife?

A Yu didn't want to stand out at first, but being stared at by Ning Zhiwei, the pressure was too great.

"I will follow my husband wherever he goes. I will unconditionally support every decision my husband makes."

She changed the subject and said, "But I have one condition. I want the private treasury of the Jin royal family. We will be conquering the Western Regions and need a sum of military pay to support our journey."

Ning Zhiwei knew that the Jin Dynasty's treasury was empty and had little money, but the royal family's private treasury was full and had accumulated a huge fortune over several generations.

This money is jointly guarded by both parties, and no one can touch it without Ning Zhiwei's permission.

Ning Zhiwei was silent for a moment, "Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

Ah Yu only said three words, "I can't win."

After the incident at Phoenix Tower, she clearly realized how powerful Ning Zhiwei was and how big the gap between them was.

Ning Ba and her together are no match for Ning Zhiwei.

What's more, the capable ministers and generals around Ning Zhiwei are more powerful than each other.

She was sure that if they did not follow Ning Zhiwei's ideas, Ning Zhiwei would have plenty of ways to deal with them.

Rather than falling out and being beaten to pieces in the future, it is better to avoid it early, maintain a little dignity, and leave a way out for the children.

Perhaps, living in peace with each other is the best outcome.

Seeing that she was so aware of the current situation, Ning Zhiwei had no intention of making things difficult for her.

"Okay, take them all."

They took the wealth, and the land, cities and people all belonged to her, so it was a win-win situation.

Ah Yu didn't expect her to be so decisive and to be able to let go. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

She bowed and said respectfully, "Has Miss Du's case been investigated? Can I know the truth behind it?"

Since it concerns her husband, she must investigate it thoroughly and leave no hidden dangers.

Ning Zhiwei said calmly, "Rong Jing, tell her about the case."

"Yes."