Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 489 The talks collapsed

Ning Zhiwei hosted a banquet to welcome Ning Ba's family and Xiao Linfeng. No one tried to cause trouble, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Sister Ning Wenyin looked at the masked man with a dazed look on their faces, feeling that he was so strange.

Is this really Ning Ba?

Ning Ba felt very uncomfortable being stared at by them. They were not in his dream, but he still had some impression of them.

He found a topic, "Your Majesty, where do we live?"

Ning Zhiwei said without hesitation, "The Siyi Pavilion is specially for envoys from various countries to live in. Duke Weiguo, Princess Pingyang, you are responsible for the reception."

The two people who were named stood up and saluted, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Ning Ba looked at the two children who were not yet adults and was very surprised. "They have to work at such a young age?"

Ning Zhiwei said calmly, "The Ning family doesn't support idle people."

Ning Ba: ...I always feel like she is hinting at something.

Duke Weiguo Ning Xinzhe had no chance to get a word in the social interaction between the adults. He rolled his eyes and suddenly walked up to the twins.

"Let's get to know each other. My name is Ning Xinzhe, the future head of the Ning family."

Dabao was stunned for a moment. Xin? Then they are of the same generation. "Then, who is the current head of the Ning family?"

Ning Xinzhe asked someone to bring a chair over and sat next to them.

"My seventh uncle, he led the army to fight outside, and destroyed the Gaohan Kingdom not long ago."

The two children's eyes widened when they heard this. "Destroy a country? Is he so good at fighting?"

Ning Xinzhe said with a smile, "The Ning family is a family of generals, and everyone in the family is good at fighting. They have made great military achievements over the past hundred years. The best fighter is my great-grandfather, General Ning, who is known as the God of War."

He also talked about several famous battles. The two children were very interested in this and listened attentively.

Ah Yu frowned slightly. Are all the children of the Ning family so smart? In comparison, her two children looked like little fools.

After Ning Xinzhe boasted a lot, the two children became more fond of the Ning family. Dabao was even very proud because that was his great-grandfather.

Ning Xinzhe was still bragging, "The second place is my aunt, the founding empress of Yong State. She is very powerful and she conquered this country by herself."

"She is not only a talented commander, with thousands of troops under her command, but also has great talent in governing a country, and all civil and military officials respect her highly."

"Mrs. Rong is the top scholar in the imperial examination, which only happens once every few hundred years. She is so convinced by him. This shows how amazing my aunt is."

The two kids looked at Ning Zhiwei with different eyes, full of admiration and worship.

I may not necessarily listen to what my elders say, but I will feel an inexplicable sense of identification when my peers say it.

Dabao also said, "Lord Rong likes her."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Bao added, "Master Xiao also likes her."

The scene was silent, and countless pairs of eyes looked over.

Ning Xinzhe: ...No, brothers, who taught you to speak like that?

Do you two little brats know what it is to like?

"Yes, everyone likes her. There's nothing we can do about it. She's too strong."

Xiaobao immediately shouted, "She's still pretty!"

Well, this little guy is obsessed with looks.

At this moment, Ning Zhiwei had found an excuse to go to the flower hall, and Ning Ba also came over to discuss something.

There were no outsiders around, so Ning Zhiwei didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "Myna, what do you think?"

Ning Ba sighed softly, "I came back for two reasons. One is to attend the emperor's wedding, and the other is to worship my ancestors and go to Qingluo Mountain."

The Ning family’s ancestral tomb is on Qingluo Mountain, and all members of the Ning family will be buried in Qingluo Mountain after their death.

He was an unfilial son. He did not properly pay tribute to his deceased relatives, nor did he see them off for the last time.

Ning Zhiwei had no objection, "I will offer sacrifices to our ancestors the day after tomorrow, you can go with me."

"Okay." Ning Ba also wanted to take the two children to get to know their homeland.

"As the children grow older, I wonder if it's time to return to their roots."

He paused, "If possible, I hope the children can be included in the Ning family's genealogy, but it won't be made public."

Ning Zhiwei narrowed her eyes, "What do you mean?"

Ning Ba knew that this request was a bit excessive, but as a father, he had to consider his child's safety.

"The Jin generals may not be willing to pledge allegiance to a member of the Ning family. The two families have been fighting for two hundred years and have long since formed a mortal feud."

Ning Zhiwei remained noncommittal. "Have you recovered your memory?"

Ning Ba shook his head. "No, but I often dream about people and things from the past."

Ning Zhiwei was stunned for a moment. Just a dream? This was too subtle. "What do you dream about the most?"

Ning Ba closed his eyes, "Battlefield, killing."

Ning Zhiwei calmly tested, "Do you want to come back?"

"Can I come back?" Ning Ba sighed deeply, "In fact, you and I both know very well that I can't come back."

This was the last time he set foot on this land.

"But for the sake of my children, I have to live well and provide a good life for them."

He is not ashamed to be a son, but he wants to be a good father.

Ning Zhiwei tapped the table, again and again, rhythmically. So many years have passed, and everyone has changed.

"I want the entire Jin Kingdom."

Ning Ba looked at her deeply and said, "When you are in the martial arts world, you have no choice. I can't make the decision on many things. My brothers fought hard to conquer this territory. How can you make them give it up with just one sentence?"

"According to the original agreement, each of us will get one-fourth of the profits, and after that it will all depend on our own abilities."

He has too many things to consider, and the internal situation is not monolithic. If he agrees to Ning Zhiwei's request, who will listen to him?

Ning Zhiwei said calmly, "Do your brothers know that you are the Ning Jia Balang who once led troops to kill them?"

A fatal move!

Ning Ba's face changed drastically and he looked at her in disbelief.

Ning Zhiwei chuckled, "You helped the Jin people kill so many of their compatriots. Will they praise you for your bravery?"

How is that possible? He would only call him a traitor. Ning Ba already felt guilty, so he couldn't stand such provocation. "That's enough. Stop talking."

Ning Zhiwei seemed not to have heard and continued to question, "Whether in Dayong or Jin, you are an unwelcome person. Do you want to wear a mask for the rest of your life? Do you dare not use your real name for the rest of your life? Do you want to be like a mouse and never see the light of day?"

Ning Ba had never seen such an aggressive look on her face, and his heart felt a sharp pain from being stabbed.

"You know how to kill people and destroy their hearts. You are cruel enough. You are worthy of being the empress."

Ning Zhiwei calmly picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, "Thank you for the compliment."

People are complex, contradictory and changeable.

Ning Ba was silent for a long time, "What if I don't accept it?"

Ning Zhi smiled faintly without saying anything, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

Ning Ba felt a chill under his feet. The woman in front of him was no longer the bright and sunny girl of the past, but an iron-blooded empress who was decisive and ruthless.

After so many things happened, they could never go back to their former intimacy.

"This is a serious matter. I need to think about it carefully and discuss it with someone."

Ning Zhiwei suddenly spoke up, "I heard that your wife will also give you advice?"

Ning Ba did not deny it. "She occasionally gives some suggestions. She is a person without ambitions. Her biggest dream is to retire to the mountains with me and the children."

Ning Zhiwei sneered, "Become a savage?"

Ning Ba was sensitive to her mood swings, "You don't like her?"