Chapter 69 The real purpose
A red maple leaf suddenly fell on Ning Yunxi's sleeve.
It slowly slid down her wide sleeves and fell to the ground.
In her past and present lives, she had heard too many conversations like this.
Almost everyone would blame her and accuse her of being willful and unfilial.
Some people even say: "You are being criticized by thousands of people, yet you still complain that others don't like you? Why do so many people hate you? Sometimes, you should also think about whether it is your own problem!"
Once these sounds become too frequent, she will become dazed.
Is it really all her fault?
Therefore, she kept working hard to make herself better.
However, the harder you work, the worse the outcome.
She doesn't understand,
Why when things happen to others, they will say that it takes two to tango and both sides are at fault;
When it happened to her, thousands of people pointed fingers at her, saying that she was wrong, as if she was an unforgivable criminal?
Could it be that all her efforts were just her imagination, and in fact, she really treated her family too harshly?
Even though her filial piety could not be seen or heard by others, everyone could see the snow-white silver, which she had actually taken out. How could one define that all this was just her fantasy?
There are many children in the world who go to the court to sue their parents for mistreating them.
Some children also posted notices to complain about their cold treatment.
They are indeed pitiful people.
But she was very envious.
At least their parents appear bad and evil on the surface, so others can easily feel the suffering they have endured.
Her parents were good at disguising themselves and had great wits, and they enjoyed a high reputation. When others saw them, they would only say, "Mr. Ning is kind and Madam Ning is sincere. How could they possibly be so harsh to their daughter?"
Why did she have to endure such injustice?
She was not even allowed to ask why. Once she asked, she would be deserted by her friends and relatives and despised by everyone in the world.
If you obey, you will be criticized by everyone; if you resist, you will be cursed by countless people.
So, what should she do?
As he was thinking, Ning Yunxi had already arrived at Yanxiju.
In the front hall of Yanxiju, all the family members were present.
All the family members sat in silence, except Ning Jiewei who was pretending to cough, as if the fire was fierce and she was choking badly.
Seeing Ning Yunxi coming, Ning Jiewei spoke first, pretending to do her best, even if her voice was hoarse, she still begged for mercy.
"Father, please don't blame my third sister wrongly."
"You can't misunderstand that Third Sister has bad intentions just because of the nonsense these two servants said."
"Third sister is really nice to me. She definitely can't be the one who set the fire."
"Cough cough cough..."
After hearing her plea, Ning Hanwang became even colder and more sullen.
"Ning Yunxi, the rebellious girl, kneel down."
Ning Yunxi knelt down as he was told.
Qiu Bi followed suit and knelt down.
Ning Hanwang's face was gloomy, just like the biting cold of the melting snow left after the snowstorm.
"These two servants are from Xiangzhu Garden."
"When Qiubi attacked Wei'er on your orders, they were the ones who followed him."
"They all said that you were the one who ordered the arson."
Ning Yunxi remained respectful.
"Reporting to father, they have all been bribed."
Ning Hanwang obviously didn't believe it.
"How smart you are! Who could bribe the people of Xiangzhuyuan right under your nose?"
"Let's say that they were really bribed, how could you not realize it and send them to follow Qiu Bi?"
Ning Yunxi glanced at everyone with an indifferent look.
"Of course, there must be someone with more strategy to guide me, so I didn't notice it."
Ning Hanwang smashed the teacup angrily.
"You still dare to argue?"
"Who in this world can be as thoughtful as you?"
Ning Yunxi endured the grievance.
"Fourth sister is fine, she barely choked. Did father really not notice?"
"If you don't believe it, father can ask a doctor to come over and feel your pulse, and then he'll know the truth."
Ning Hanwang's frown deepened.
"You mean, the doctor in the mansion was also bribed?"
"What nonsense!"
"I raised them all in my house, how could they possibly betray me?"
"As for you, everyone in the mansion, and even the whole Shengjing, knows that you are making things difficult for the fourth sister."
"You said that you didn't set the fire, so was it me?"
"The facts are clear. I asked you to come here not to hear your explanation, but to punish you!"
Ning Jiewei began to plead again.
"Father, don't be so impulsive."
"I think this matter is not as simple as it seems."
"I heard about the fire at Xiangzhuyuan. At first, everyone thought it was caused by my mother."
"Later, evidence pointed to the fact that it was Aunt Liu's fault."
"It's the same today as it was then."
Ning Hanwang instantly understood the hidden meaning in her words and scolded Ning Yunxi again.
"When Wei'er mentioned it, I remembered the fire at Xiangzhu Garden. You were as cruel as you are today, and actually put Feng'er in the sea of fire."
"He is your second brother!"
"You have done many things like bullying your brothers. Do you still dare to quibble?"
Ning Yunxi raised her eyes and gave a gentle reminder.
"Father, please be careful. The fire at Xiangzhu Garden was caused by Aunt Liu, not me."
When Liu Yan was mentioned, Ning Hanwang became even more furious.
"The fire at Xiangzhuyuan was clearly caused by you alone!"
"Your mother is kind and said she would take the blame for Yan'er, but in fact she was protecting you. Do you think I can't see it?"
"A loving mother often spoils her child. I have always advised her to be strict with you, but she always refuses to listen!"
"You are even more ridiculous, exaggerating and crying like we have wronged you."
"Kneel down and stand up when you realize you are wrong."
Ning Fengzhe stood up from his seat, walked to Ning Yunxi's side, lifted up a bit of his robe, and knelt in front of his father.
"Father misunderstood."
"The fires at Xiangzhu Garden and Chunxuan Residence were all caused by this child alone."
"Please forgive Xi'er, father."
Ning Hanwang gnashed his teeth in anger.
"At this point, you still dare to plead for her?"
"You have spoiled her since she was little. Take a closer look at what she has become because of you."
"You will be punished to kneel down together!"
Ning Fengzhe lowered his head in fear.
"Yes, my child obeys."
"Please calm down, father."
The matter came to an end, and everyone left, including the servants.
Ning Xuanfeng walked to the door, then stepped back and looked at the brother and sister kneeling on the ground with a look of confusion.
"It's really strange. Aunt Pan's daughter is too favored. She has even taken away the limelight from the legitimate son and daughter."
"My mother didn't say a word, not even a word of pleading. What's going on?"
Ning Yunxi took the opportunity to guide.
"Second brother, be careful. Maybe the next person she'll target will be you."
"Mrs. Pan waited till she died. She is full of resentment and naturally wants to vent her anger on us."
Ning Xuanfeng nodded suddenly.
"So her real purpose of returning home is to deal with us."
"No wonder as soon as I came back, I instigated my father to scold and punish you to kneel."
"My mother kept silent, so nothing happened for the time being; I am the smartest, so I will naturally be put last."
"Humph, how can I allow a concubine like her to stir up trouble?"
"I will tease her now, and when she can't stand it anymore, she will escape from the house."
"Brother, Third Sister, don't worry. With me here, she won't be arrogant for long!"