novelaction Chapter 1078 Parents’ Kindness
Chapter 1078 Parents’ Kindness
Ning Yunxi returned to her room and waited for Ning Hanwang and the others to finish their confession.
They knelt for too long, their knees aching unbearably. They supported themselves tremblingly, sweat oozing from their foreheads.
Ning Yunxi reached out and helped them up.
"I originally thought that Father and Mother might not know how to correct their mistakes, but I didn't expect that you both had such profound insights and were so enlightened that you didn't need my correction at all."
"Since right and wrong are clearly defined, why do you two repeatedly do evil and refuse to do good?"
The two of them had just stood up halfway when they received a look from Ning Yunxi and realized that her support was just a superficial effort.
Their war emperor was frightened and knelt back quickly.
Mu Rong squeezed out two tears due to the pain in her knees.
"Xi'er, this time, I really admit my mistake."
"I promise that I will change my ways and never do evil again."
Ning Hanwang imitated the others and squeezed out tears.
"I never reflected on these mistakes, but now looking back, I regret it deeply."
"Xi'er, I also promise to learn from this and change my past mistakes."
Ning Yunxi was in a leisurely mood and poured herself some tea.
"Okay, thank you both."
"Lord An and his men have already left and will not cause us any more trouble."
"I saved you again. How do you plan to repay me, father and mother?"
The two of them understood and kowtowed continuously.
"Xie Xier, Xie Xier..."
Ning Yunxi stopped kowtowing and gave them a sinister smile.
"Father and Mother know very well that this is not what I want."
Analyzing her words in her heart, Mu Rong couldn't help but feel a chill in her spine.
Ning Hanwang spoke timidly.
"What do you want?"
Ning Yunxi looked very calm.
"Father, do you know why I agreed to protect you?"
Ning Hanwang shook his head.
"Unknown."
Ning Yunxi was frank and put it simply.
"Because the emperor has decreed that he behead him on the spot."
"What does beheading mean? One strike, an instant death. Perhaps you won't feel a single ounce of pain."
Hearing her intention, Ning Hanwang was horrified.
"You...what do you mean?"
Ning Yunxi did not answer.
"Father understands, so why ask more questions?"
Ning Hanwang's face turned pale, his legs went limp, and he knelt on the ground.
"you you……"
Mu Rongying was a little frightened and advised nervously.
"Xi'er, don't be impulsive."
"As far as the law is concerned, the master and I are your biological parents and we are one family."
"Even if we deceived you and falsified your status as a vassal, you are still our adopted daughter."
"Conceiving is a grace, raising is also a grace. How can you despise the kindness of your parents?"
Ning Yunxi was confident and composed.
"How can you be contemptuous? What did I say? Why are you so anxious?"
Ning Hanwang threw away his face and begged with tears in his eyes.
"Xi'er, we sincerely regret our mistakes. Please give us one last chance to reform."
Ning Yunxi saw through his heart and spoke frankly.
"Father, what you said has a profound meaning."
"Could it be that you are trying to escape by dragging me away under the pretext of something like this?"
"Emperor Yan is about to ascend the throne. As an important official of the dynasty, I will have great power in the court. Emperor Jin and Prince Yu have decreed that I be enthroned as empress. I will have a place in the imperial court and harem."
"With your current status, how can you escape from my grasp?"
She had a pleasant expression and seemed sincere.
"My words may have been a little inappropriate, please don't misunderstand me, Father and Mother. My intention is that you must not leave. I am deeply concerned about providing for your kindness and caring for you."
"It's my turn. Please, give me a chance to be filial to my parents."
Knowing what she meant, Ning Hanwang explained it to her seriously.
"Xi'er, even if we make mistakes, we still love you."
"It's unjust for you to treat us like this."
Concerned about Emperor Yan's reputation, Ning Yunxi was dignified and polite, and chose his words carefully.
"Don't worry, father. I will soon regain my status as the legitimate daughter of the Yun Clan and make your actions known to the people."
"Don't be afraid. I do this without any ill intention."
"The grace of raising me must not be taken lightly. You, as my adoptive parents, deserve to be well cared for and enjoy your old age. I will certainly fulfill my filial duties and do everything myself, and will never treat you unfairly."
Thinking of her own end, Mu Rong was terrified and kowtowed hurriedly, using respectful titles.
"Xi'er... no, Empress Dowager."
"I am willing to be your slave and serve you. Whether it's cleaning or just roughing it, as long as you're happy, I'm willing to do anything."
"I beg Your Majesty to spare my life!"
Ning Hanwang followed up with the next words and also changed to a respectful title.
"I, your humble servant, am willing to be your slave. Please have mercy on me, Your Majesty!"
Ning Yunxi spoke kindly and politely declined the unreasonable request.
"How about that?"
"Father and mother, please don't refuse. It is my duty to support you."
"Didn't you always teach children that when they grow up, they must be filial to their parents?"
"My filial piety is genuine, not a veiled accusation or hidden ulterior motive. Please don't doubt it, Father and Mother."
The two men bowed their heads to the ground, not daring to sweat.
"Please, Madam, spare my life... Madam, spare my life..."
Ning Yunxi rubbed her forehead as she felt irritated.
"Lord An made such a big scene that my father and mother fainted from fear."
"You two, get some sleep. I'll have someone help you to bed."
"I have something to deal with. I'll come back to honor you after I'm done."
She touched the silver ring, took out the silver needle, inserted it into the acupuncture point, and knocked the two people unconscious.
"Father, Mother, please sleep well."
Fearing that Ning Hanwang and his wife would be trapped in a desperate situation and fight to the death, Ning Yunxi had instructed Wei Qin to go to Yuexi Mansion after An Pengyi and the others left, with her own handwritten letter, to dispatch the guards of the Supervisory Office to protect her.
She deliberately waited for the guards to arrive at Ning Mansion before returning to her room, to be on guard against any accidents. Unexpectedly, Ning Hanwang and the other man did not resist at all.
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An Pengyi led the guards into the palace to report, and then returned to Tongshitai.
In the office room, An Xiaohuan had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing his father return, he stood up and bowed.
"Please be blessed, father."
An Pengyi frowned and did not stand up.
"Tongshitai is a very important place. Who allowed you to come in?"
An Xiaohuan is very cautious.
"In reply to my father, it was the Minister of Bronze, Lord Wei, who allowed me to wait here."
An Pengyi's face darkened to the bottom.
"Wei Tong, relying on the power of Leng Taiwei, is now under the control of Prince Dijin. Don't you know?"
An Xiaohuan nodded.
"The kid knows."
At this point, An Pengyi guessed his son's intention and became furious.
"Knowing that you still obey him, you come to persuade me to abandon the emperor and serve Prince Dijin?!"
An Xiaohuan was upright and honest, and dared to speak out against the emperor.
"Father, please calm down."
"Please listen to me."
"Prince Di Jin has already created a good medicine to cure the emperor's old illness. When the time comes, not only you, but even the emperor will submit to Prince Di Jin."
"The current political situation is clear. Why does father insist on staying with the emperor and being a traitor?"
"My son, I beg you, father, to turn back from your evil ways and mend your ways."
An Pengyi asked a question.
"When did you abandon me?"
An Xiaohuan replied.
"This morning."
"Master Ji, please come and talk to me personally."
An Pengyi gritted his teeth in hatred.
"I've promised you a favor, haven't I?"
An Xiaohuan reported truthfully.
"There's no benefit. I just recognize the situation."
"I'm brave enough to ask you to face reality."
An Pengyi expressed his position.
"Your Majesty, you have done a great favor to my clan. I have long ago sworn that I will never abandon my ambition."
"Even if the emperor intends to abdicate and help Emperor Yan ascend the throne, I will wait until the last moment before deciding whether to stay or go."