Chapter 41 Change
Ning Fengzhe took a deep breath and suppressed his anger.
"Back then, my father had Pan."
"My mother was also fickle and followed Tong Xinzhen."
"Does the child need to remind me of this?"
"Wei'er is not a daughter of the Ning family. Her biological father is the criminal Tong Xinzhen!"
Mu Rong turned her face away, even more displeased.
"so what?"
"Your father's affair with Pan was purely out of love for someone else."
“But I am completely different.”
"Back then, Tong Xinzhen was a second-rank governor, and he and the governor-general jointly controlled the military forces of the country."
"If I hadn't been fickle,"
"How can you three brothers and sisters sleep soundly?"
"How did your aunt become a noble concubine?"
"How did the Mu and Ning tribes prosper today?"
"At that time, he was deeply trusted by the emperor and was at the peak of his career."
"How could I have predicted that in just three months, he would go from bad to worse and bring disaster to the whole family?"
"Fortunately, your aunt, the Imperial Concubine, was smart and clever. She hid the affair between him and me in time and saved Wei'er."
"My timing of pregnancy and delivery is almost the same as Pan's. Isn't this a godsend?"
"I planned carefully and delayed your father's return to the capital without leaving any trace; your aunt, the imperial concubine, also did it perfectly and the timing was just right to dispel the emperor's suspicion."
"It was a perfect plan, but you ruined it completely!"
In Ning Fengzhe's eyes, there were raging winds and huge waves.
He slammed his fist hard on the coffee table, and only then did he suppress the irrepressible roar.
"When dealing with Liu Yan, if the mother had not been radical and did not listen to her child,
"Why does Wei'er need to return home as a concubine's daughter?"
"How could your so-called perfect plan be ruined by me?"
Mu Rong was startled by the heavy punch, and her voice became lighter and less confident.
"Are you...blaming me?"
"Yuesheng's most filial son actually disrespected his superiors and blamed his mother?"
Ning Fengzhe clenched his teeth.
"Children don't dare."
"Please understand, mother."
"My father was furious and wanted to ask Concubine Xian to avenge Liu Yan."
"The situation was already critical, and King Di Jin deliberately interfered, which delayed us for a long time."
"In this case, what can I do?"
"If it were you, what would you do?"
"The original plan was to show my mother's generosity and her willingness to accept my father's concubine."
"The plan now is to lead my father to feel guilty. Only in this way will he listen to Wei'er and my pleas."
"The original plan was for my father and mother to treat each other equally. Even though Wei'er's biological mother was not a good person, my father would not treat her badly because my mother took her in as his adopted daughter."
"Now the plan is that mother has angered father. If Wei'er's background is not clear, father will not only punish you, but will also be unwilling to accept her."
"Mother, do you understand?"
"Only if Pan is truly devoted to his father, he will feel guilty towards Wei'er."
"I was able to express my mother's deep affection and move him."
Mu Rong sighed, wanting to cry but without tears.
"How could I not understand?"
“I just feel unwilling.”
"It was originally a blessing from heaven, but it was ruined by my momentary obsession."
"Your sister could have been a daughter of the legitimate wife, but now, she can only be inferior to others and endure the pain of inferiority between legitimate and illegitimate children."
"Alas, I'm afraid your sister will be laughed at."
Ning Fengzhe said a few unintentional words.
"As the daughter of a criminal, Fourth Sister is lucky to have escaped this disaster."
"What's there to be afraid of if people laugh at you?"
"In this vast world, she is not the only one who has to endure the pain of being separated from her husband by marriage."
"She is the daughter that her mother raised outside the family. She is no different from a concubine's daughter. Why do you have to pamper her so much?"
Mu Rong was shocked, her face full of disbelief.
"What did you say?"
"How can you be so careless?"
"She is your biological sister!"
Ning Fengzhe looked dissatisfied.
"That's what my mother taught me."
"The child has spoken out of turn."
Mu Rong was so angry that her scalp was numb.
"You always behave properly when dealing with Ning Wanshan."
"You are even more considerate when it comes to Ning Yunxi."
"The former said that it was to save face for His Royal Highness Prince Chen."
"The latter, euphemistically called false feelings, is designed to catch the enemy off guard."
"What do you mean?"
"He treats strangers with care, but is mean and harsh to his own sister."
"Is Wei'er worse than that heartless Ning Yunxi in your heart?"
Ning Fengzhe smiled coldly, met her eyes, and reminded her solemnly.
"Mother is too partial."
"Forgive me for being blunt, but if Xi'er hadn't wanted to protect me, I would have gone to see Liu Yan long ago!"
"How could my mother continue to live while my father was furious?"
Mu Rong slammed the table and stood up.
"Ning Fengzhe!"
"You are so lawless!"
"I have been able to stay safe and sound during this period, all thanks to my own wisdom."
"What does it have to do with Ning Yunxi?"
"You are away from home, how could you know how difficult it is for me to be alone in the backyard?"
"I see."
"Prince Dijin recommended you and helped you pass the provincial governor's exam, so you switched sides, right?"
"The governor of the state, the deputy minister, personally visited Shanchang County, selected the county magistrate and assisted in the governance. The people of Shanchang have a good reputation for him."
"Lord Ning has returned with great achievements, so he must thank King Di Jin for his kindness. Otherwise, how can he win the trust of filial sons all over the world?"
Ning Fengzhe looked stern and frowned, with an indescribable sadness in his eyes.
"Why is mother so sarcastic?"
"If I really had abandoned you, why would I have rushed back so fast without taking a moment to rest and save you from the danger?"
"It's not easy for a mother to be alone, and I understand."
"Will the mother feel distressed when the child looks pale and thin?"
"For two days and two nights, I drank very little water, rested for only a short while, and haven't eaten a single meal so far!"
"Mother, do you think that I am being harsh on you in order to come back as soon as possible and thank King Dijin for his kindness?"
Before she knew it, Mu Rong was crying.
"Son, that's not what I meant."
"Mother was furious, so she spoke without restraint."
"Someone, go to the kitchen right now and bring over all the food that's ready to eat."
"Also, have the chef prepare a table full of dishes that the eldest master likes. The sooner the better!"
Ning Fengzhe lowered his eyes, hiding the grievance in his heart as usual.
"I naturally understand what King Di Jin wants me to do, and I will follow his orders. Disobeying King Di Jin is equivalent to disobeying his orders."
"After being elected as the county magistrate, I wanted to come back, but the county magistrate deliberately designed a plan to ask about governance."
"If I do things perfunctorily, I will be suspected of endangering the people, so I can only choose to fall into the trap."
"After the county magistrate implemented it, the people all praised it, saying that rewards and punishments were appropriate and measures were well-planned."
"After that, it was natural for the people to keep me here."
"I immediately sought help from the governor's office. The governor's secretary and the governor's chancellor agreed to let me focus on comforting the people and not rush back to the capital."
"In this situation, if I return quietly, it will inevitably arouse public anger. Not only will I be unable to save my mother, but I will also be in danger myself."
"What the child said is true. It was really Xi'er who came to the rescue."
"There is no one else except her."
"If she pleads for mercy out of pity, she will certainly be punished by King Di Jin. For her, this will be of no benefit at all."
"Please think about why she is willing to do this?"