Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 474 Sir Rong, I beg for surrender

The dagger was knocked to the ground before it got close to Rong Jing.

The arrow shot towards Duan Xinlian's eyebrows. Duan Xinlian trembled all over and subconsciously pulled the people around her to stand in front of her and take the arrow for her.

People around were hit by arrows one after another, and cries of pain could be heard continuously.

But even so, they still protected Duan Xinlian and hid in the corner, waving their swords desperately, trying to block the arrows.

There were archers in front and a wall blocking the way behind. The group of people had nowhere to go and no escape.

Duan Xinlian knew very well that if things went on like this for too long, there would be only one way out, which was death.

They can't break out of the siege.

She made a decisive decision, "Lord Rong, I surrender."

Endure the humiliation for a while, and you will make a comeback in the future.

Unfortunately, Rong Jing ignored her. No matter how she begged for mercy, arrows kept raining down on her.

The people around her fell in a pool of blood one by one, and she finally felt afraid.

Is today the day she dies?

Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her chest. She looked down and saw a long arrow hitting her chest.

The blood gushed out madly. Somehow, she vaguely recalled many past events, which finally stopped at the beautiful yet sad face of her biological mother.

Alas, even if you have thousands of means, in the end you will still end up with a handful of dirt.

Perhaps, this is her fate, she can never defeat Ning Zhiwei.

After waiting for silence to return inside, the archer went in to check.

"Master Rong, kill all the rebels together and leave no one alive."

Rong Jing glanced at it calmly and said, "Let's burn them all down." This will prevent any future troubles.

"Yes."

After watching the execution at the execution ground, General Zhao should have taken his men back to the yamen to report, but for some reason, he felt uneasy and walked around outside before going back.

"Your Excellency, I am here to report."

Yu Qing looked at him coldly, "Take them all down."

The Jinyiwei rushed forward. Zhao Zongqi and several of his diehard followers wanted to resist, but they were outnumbered and were quickly subdued.

Zhao Zongqi was angry and anxious, "Sir, why is this happening? What did I do wrong?"

Seeing that he still did not repent, Yu Qing found it ridiculous, "When did you become a lackey of the Duan family? What benefits did the Duan family give you?"

Zhao Zongqi's heart sank. "What are you talking about? Why don't I understand?"

Yu Qing was very impatient. "I originally thought you were honest and loyal, and worth training and promoting, but you disappoint me."

Zhao Zongqi refused to admit it, "This must be a mistake. I have nothing to do with the Duan family. I personally watched Duan Xinlian being beheaded..."

At this moment, a Jinyiwei hurried in and said, "Your Excellency, Duan Xinlian and her men were shot to death by thousands of arrows in the North City Inn. Their bodies have been set on fire. Your Excellency asked me to come and tell you that the case is closed."

Yu Qing nodded slightly, "Got it."

Zhao Zongqi raised his head suddenly, in fear and shock, "Death by thousands of arrows piercing the heart?"

Yu Qing said calmly, "Actually, I didn't fall for it. I just used this method to tell who is loyal and who is treacherous."

"You were escorting the prisoner away from the Dali Temple. The entire process was under surveillance. We knew exactly how you replaced the body double, how you let the prisoner go, and where the prisoner went."

Mr. Zhao collapsed on the ground, feeling hopeless and it was all over.

These people have been the Duan family's spies from the very beginning. They were adopted since childhood, had their identities cleaned up, and were sent in.

Not long after, Ning Zhiwei announced in the court that the case was closed, all the criminals were executed, and the spy among the Jinyiwei was dug out.

The civil unrest was finally quelled, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief and expressed their desire to celebrate.

Ning Wenyin was the first to speak up, "Your Majesty, why not hold a snow-viewing banquet in Hibiscus Garden? It will be elegant and unique."

Both Phoenix Tower and Hibiscus Garden were properties under Ning Zhiwei's name. Half of the money they earned went into the national treasury, and half went into her private treasury.

"can."

After the court was dismissed, Ning Wenyin came over and said, "Your Majesty, this is a letter from my seventh brother."

The letter was opened, and it was addressed to my eldest sister.

Ning Zhiwei didn't answer it, and curled her lips, "This is for you."

She has already ordered the Jinyiwei to go out secretly to clear out the spies in the Northeast Army.

Ning Wenyin looked disgusted and said, "You will know when you see it."

Ning Zhiwei saw that her expression was very subtle, so he took the letter, read it twice, and his mouth twitched.

Ning Qi complained madly in the letter, saying that he must have violated the laws of heaven in his previous life, and that he was unlucky with a wife in this life. His wife was always trying to scheme against him, stirring up trouble under the banner of the Ning family in an attempt to become the superior person.

A wife had an affair and gave birth to a bastard, making him a cuckold.

He was so ashamed and humiliated that he was too embarrassed to see his brothers in the army or write to the emperor.

He also asked Ning Wenyin to help him go to Chongfu Temple to take down the red prayer rope that he and Zhou had tied under the wishing tree in the temple when they were newly married and destroy it.

Finally, she was not allowed to tell anyone, as if she was destroying evidence.

Ning Wenyin was both amused and distressed. "I feel like Xiaoqi is a little crazy. It's not easy for him. Your Majesty, please write a letter to enlighten him. He will listen to you."

Ning Zhiwei didn't want to write to him, "Tell him and grant him a marriage, and see how he reacts."

Although Ning Qishao is confused about family affairs, he is very good at leading troops in battle. He has recovered lost territory and led his soldiers deep into the hinterland to break through the border of Gaoli State, capturing cities and territories along the way.

If nothing unexpected happens, we can celebrate the Spring Festival in the capital of Gaoli Kingdom.

It's just that it's too cold in Gaoli, and the soldiers are having trouble acclimatizing and their bodies can't handle it.

Ning Wenyin shook her head helplessly, "Okay, I'd better pay more attention to good girls. Xiaoqi's vision is not very good, and he desperately needs a good wife."

"I don't ask for family background, I only ask for good character, the ability to manage the household, and good knowledge."

Ning Zhiwei didn't say anything, and there was nothing wrong with Ning Wenyin helping to choose her brother's wife.

Despite this scandal, there are still countless people who want to marry into the Ning family.

The Chinese New Year is just a few days away. The streets are already filled with the festive atmosphere and people are everywhere buying New Year's goods.

Ning Zhiwei had people prepare New Year gifts and distributed them to the important ministers one by one. The gifts were not expensive, just a Chinese character "Fu" written by herself, four treasures of the study, and a jar of tribute wine.

Those who received the New Year gifts were beaming with joy. Although the gifts were small, they were of great significance, as they represented the emperor’s favor. Those who did not receive any were extremely depressed.

On this day, the Minister of Rites reported in the court, "Your Majesty, the envoy from Gaoli Kingdom requests to see you."

Gaoli Kingdom? The civil and military officials looked at each other in bewilderment. Aren't they at war? Are they here to seek peace?

"The envoy from Xuan Gaoli State has come to see you."

Several men walked in, their facial features more profound and distinct, and the middle-aged man in the lead led the crowd in salute.

"Prince Gao Liguoli greets Your Majesty. May Your Majesty remain young and healthy."

After saying a few words of greeting, he held up a letter of credence and said, "This is a letter of credence from my Lord."

"The king is willing to present our country's most noble saint, Princess Yuxiang, to marry."

The whole audience was silent, and I suspected that there was something wrong with my ears.

A princess marrying a foreign princess? Oh my god, you must be kidding. His family is the empress.