Chapter 106 Asking for Grace
Outside the main gate of Ning Mansion, there was a melodious sound of ceremonial music.
The silk was fluttering as Zhuang Xianhui, wearing a red and green phoenix coronet and bridal robe, walked down from the bridal sedan chair supported by the bridesmaid.
She lowered her brows and smiled, and her round fan, half-closed, looked even more delicate and beautiful.
Even among clusters of flowers, one still stands out.
When Ning Xuanfeng dismounted from the horse, he fixed his gaze on her. Her profile was so alluring that his heart was moved, and a sweet smile rose unconsciously on his lips.
The guests present were talking and laughing happily.
After the ceremony, Ning Xuanfeng and Zhuang Xianhui signed the marriage certificate together, which was handed over to the governor by their personal maid.
Then, Zhuang Xianhui was sent to the bridal chamber.
The wedding banquet officially begins.
Yan Yu still arranged Ning Yunxi to sit next to him.
"Let's have lunch together tomorrow at noon?"
Ning Yunxi thought about it and then refused.
"No, I have something to do tomorrow."
Yan Yu was not discouraged and continued to make dinner appointments.
"What about the day after tomorrow?"
Ning Yunxi still refused.
"Reporting to my brother, I may not be free these days."
Yan Yu felt a little disappointed.
"How come you are all busy?"
"The search for relatives has just begun, so it's not busy."
"Besides the paternity test, what else are you busy with?"
Ning Yunxi couldn't say it clearly, so she had to change the subject.
"Brother, I want to ask you for a favor, okay?"
Yan Yu agreed without hesitation.
"Okay, you say."
Ning Yunxi gave a respectful smile.
"Tell everyone to let my fourth sister out. She has been confined to her room for many days and must be very bored."
Yan Yu smiled happily.
"That's it?"
"I thought there was something difficult."
Ning Yunxi's almond-shaped eyes showed a hint of anticipation, and a meaningful smile hung on the corners of her mouth.
“It sounds easy, but it’s not easy.”
"Do you agree, brother?"
Yan Yu expressed it with actions, signaling the guests to be quiet for a moment, and then made the announcement in public.
"I hereby announce that the fourth daughter of Ningguo Mansion is exempted from facing the wall and reflecting on her mistakes. She can leave now."
Ning Hanwang and Mu Rong looked at each other in confusion, then immediately stood up to express their gratitude.
"Your humble servant and your wife thank Emperor Jin for his great grace on behalf of my daughter!"
Yan Yu gave him a helpless hand.
"Please stand up and return to your seat."
Ning Hanwang and Mu Rong responded at the same time.
"Yes."
After they returned to their seats, Ning Yunxi stood up, walked to the center of the hall, and bowed solemnly.
"I, your humble servant, would like to ask for a favor. Please grant me your permission, Your Majesty."
Yan Yu was confused.
Gu Mengzhen was also unable to react in time. He only responded after thinking for a while.
"But it doesn't matter."
Ning Yunxi was smiling happily and her attitude was very serious.
"Prince Dijin came of age two years ago, and is now of marriageable age. As your elder brother, Your Majesty must always be concerned about this matter."
"I, your humble servant, would like to seek this grace on behalf of my fourth sister."
"Not only did the prince show leniency and forgiveness for the assassination attempt at Prince Dijin's mansion, but he also pardoned the punishment in public today. This shows that the prince has given his all."
"As the seas run dry and the rocks crumble, the two mandarin ducks will fly together and die together."
"I think the love between Prince Dijin and the fourth sister is so touching."
"Your Majesty, please make the decision and assist Emperor Jin and Prince Jin in enthroning the empress, so that they can achieve a perfect marriage!"
The guests immediately started discussing in low voices.
Gu Mengzhen was shocked. He never expected Ning Yunxi to do such a thing.
The furrows between Yan Yu's brows formed a serious expression, and his face was gloomy to the extreme.
Gu Mengzhen turned his head, saw Yan Yu's expression, and immediately avoided looking away.
"It's really touching when you say it."
"But after the enthronement of the emperor, I can only make suggestions and give advice, I do not have the power to grant marriage."
As he said this, he swallowed and asked casually.
"Royal brother, what do you think?"
Yan Yu refused coldly.
"This king will not allow it."
"Also, let me make it clear that I have no romantic feelings towards the fourth daughter of Ning."
"Please don't misunderstand, Princess Yuexi."
Gu Mengzhen saw his feelings for Ning Yunxi from a glance, then smiled and tried to stop him.
"Ning Sinu is just a concubine's daughter, so it is indeed unsuitable for her to be crowned as empress."
"The eldest daughter of the courtier Xu Aiqing is about the same age as my brother. She comes from a famous family and is gentle, respectful and virtuous. In my opinion, she is the best candidate for the empress."
"What do you think, my brother?"
Yan Yuxing's eyes were cold and filled with anger.
"Thank you for your kindness, my brother."
"Not interested in."
"If my leniency and tolerance have caused today's misunderstanding, I don't mind thoroughly investigating the assassination attempt in Prince Dijin's mansion."
Having said that, he turned his head to Gu Mengzhen and asked back.
"What do you think, brother Huang?"
Gu Mengzhen felt timid and guilty for a moment, and his momentum suddenly weakened.
"I am the one who keeps talking too much. Since my brother is not interested, forget it."
"I have been suggesting that a thorough investigation be conducted into the assassination attempt at Emperor Jin's mansion. Has my brother finally changed his mind?"
"Then I'll make some arrangements and help you track it down?"
Yan Yu was too lazy to argue with him and stood up to leave.
"No need."
"Let's check it later."
"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."
After saying that, he walked to Ning Yunxi's side and stopped.
"You, come with me."
In this situation, Ning Yunxi naturally wanted to hide.
"My second brother is getting married. Please forgive me, Your Majesty, for not being able to obey your order."
Yan Yu didn't smile at all, and her tone dropped to freezing point.
"You must not disobey the king's summons."
As he spoke, he signaled Gao Jing with his eyes.
“Take it away directly.”
Gao Jing was stunned for a moment, then quickly responded.
"Yes."
Thinking about what Lin Mu said, he still treated him with courtesy.
"Princess Yuexi, please."
Ning Yunxi reluctantly followed Yan Yu, got on the carriage, and came to Prince Dijin's Mansion.
Yan Yu's expression was angry and gloomy all the way.
Ning Yunxi observed the man's expressions but said nothing.
Yan Yu stopped directly in the front yard, dismissed the people around him, and asked questions impatiently, breaking the silence.
"Why did you let me marry Ning Jiewei?"
"I told you before, the person I want to pursue is you."
Ning Yunxi was at a loss and a little embarrassed.
"I have also said that my brother has a special background and should marry a daughter of a noble family with a clean and honest character, just as the emperors have always appointed empresses and concubines."
"Brother, when you enthrone an empress, you must consider the situation in the world and not act arbitrarily."
Yan Yu suppressed his rage and responded patiently.
"Ning Jiewei is a womanizer and behaves improperly. She doesn't have the manners of a lady from a noble family. Can she be considered a clean daughter of an aristocratic family?"
Ning Yunxi was being modest.
"She is still an unmarried woman after all. It's better than being married for the second time, right?"
Having said that, let’s get back to the topic.
"Father values my fourth sister. Her marriage can directly affect his mind."
"In the current court situation, the Emperor and Prince Chen seem to be in collusion. If my brother can use Fourth Sister to unite with Prince Li, he will definitely not be attacked from both sides."
"After the matter is accomplished, we will fight with King Li to decide the outcome, and then we will have a chance to take back the Yan clan's territory."
Yan Yu retorted unhappily.
"The reason why my brother appointed Emperor Jin as the King is because he knows what the other princes are thinking. Only if I fail will they be able to appoint a crown prince."
"So even if Prince Li chooses someone to conspire with him when he returns to the capital, it won't be me."
"You deliberately led me to reveal my inner thoughts in order to coincide with my brother and prevent me from enthroning you as the empress, right?"