Chapter 575: Actively Admit Mistakes
Ning Fengzhe personally sent his sister back to Ning Mansion, and then pretended to go to Yin Sitai to hand in evidence, but in fact he went to choose a suitable post office to send the jade lock and silver.
Ning Yunxi urged him to eat something first, but he said calmly: "Xi'er is out of danger. I am so happy that I don't feel hungry."
Ning Yunxi felt extremely guilty after seeing how haggard her elder brother looked.
From this, we can imagine what the situation in the Ning Mansion has been like these days. Both father and mother are extremely worried.
Alas, it’s all her fault. She’s too willful.
It turns out that leaving home without permission would only cause them so much trouble.
She did not return to Xiangzhuyuan, but went to Yanxiju with a worried look on her face, thinking of coaxing her father first and then comforting her mother.
Coincidentally, my mother was in Yanxiju, discussing household affairs with my father.
Ning Yunxi bowed solemnly.
"I am Ning Yunxi, respectfully wishing my father and mother good health."
Ning Hanwang and Mu Rong were flipping through the book without even looking up.
After reading a page, Ning Hanwang took some time to reply.
"Well, okay, if you're fine, leave."
They usually don't ask for anything, that's just how they are, Ning Yunxi is used to it.
"My son, I came to apologize for being so willful these past few days."
Ning Yunxi would always come and go to apologize for some trivial matters. Ning Hanwang was used to it and would make excuses while busying himself.
"Just learn to be good in the future. I forgive you. Please quit now."
Father's reaction was no different from usual, but it seemed a little strange in today's situation, perhaps because of his anger. Ning Yunxi further reflected on himself and repented.
"I know that my mistakes are very difficult to make up for, but please, father and mother, please forgive me for my repentance and eat your meal."
"Your body is damaged by your lack of food and water. I am worried about you. I hope you will understand and care about me."
Mu Rong was the first to notice something and put the book down for the moment, looking puzzled.
"Who told you that we can't eat anything?"
When Ning Hanwang heard the lady's question, he distracted a little and listened attentively.
Ning Yunxi has beautiful eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, and a look of genuine regret.
"No one said anything, the child guessed it himself."
Mu Rong was confused.
"Why do you make such a guess?"
Ning Yunxi felt ashamed and guilty, and answered timidly.
"My child has been away from home for several days. My father and mother must be worried about him and have been unable to sleep or eat."
Ning Hanwang's hand that was flipping through the book suddenly stopped and he glanced at Ning Yunxi with a look of surprise in his eyes.
"You haven't been home for several days?"
Mu Rong was also surprised.
"When have you ever left the house?"
Ning Yunxi was even more stunned.
"Father and mother, you know nothing?"
Mu Rong didn't understand why and laughed for no apparent reason.
"Hehe, why are you leaving the mansion? I thought you stayed in Xiangzhu Garden every day."
Ning Yunxi's expression froze in shock.
Perhaps, compared to their elder brother's meticulous care, their expressions at this moment seemed particularly heartless and ungrateful.
It was as if she was an outsider and did not belong to the Ning clan.
It turns out that her departure was as silent as falling flowers and invisible as withering leaves. Her parents had nothing to do with it and didn't care at all.
She took the initiative to admit her mistakes, but it was just wishful thinking. Her existence in Ning Mansion was just a joke.
Her heart suddenly felt tightened, and Ning Yunxi bit her lower lip lightly, trying to endure the pain.
Why would they rather cherish their fourth sister than love me?
Forget about my father. My fourth sister and I are both his biological daughters.
Why did mother ignore me? Could it be that I, her biological daughter, am not as good as the concubine daughter born to Concubine Liu?
Before he could finish his thoughts, he heard Ning Hanwangwei's angry questioning.
"Are you trying to win our favor and use this to attract our attention?"
Ning Yunxi was stunned and looked innocent.
"That's not the case at all. Father misunderstood."
"My son, I had an argument with my elder brother, so..."
Halfway through his words, Ning Hanwang questioned again, his anger growing.
"You had an argument with Bong-chul?"
"Fengzhe treats you with all his heart, how dare you be rude to him? How can you have a clear conscience?"
Upon learning that her beloved son had been wronged, Mu Rong followed closely and was furious.
"You only pick on good people and do whatever you want, don't you?"
"If you have any grievances, just direct them at us. How can you bully Fengzhe?"
Ning Yunxi was flustered and tried her best to defend herself.
"Because of……"
Ning Hanwang interrupted him fiercely and accused him harshly.
"Father doesn't have time to listen to your explanation. You are just making excuses."
"You actually played disappearance to win favor, and you even wanted your parents to starve because of it. You have such a cruel heart."
Ning Yunxi shook her head repeatedly, feeling extremely aggrieved.
"My child has no intention of competing for favor. Father must have misunderstood..."
Ning Hanwang interrupted again, being sarcastic and making trouble for no reason.
"What misunderstanding? You are still so young, but you don't know how to be good. You only want to learn evil."
"Don't worry about it. We won't be stupid enough to do nothing for you."
"From now on until tomorrow night, you are not allowed to eat a single grain of rice. If you dare to eat it secretly, I will report it to Yin Sitai and convict Brother Ling Yue and punish him severely!"
Ning Yunxi gave up arguing and had no choice but to admit her wrongdoing.
"My child obeys."
Ning Hanwang looked at him with disgust and suddenly waved his sleeves.
"Back off."
Ning Yunxi had been kneeling there and had not stood up, so it was a good opportunity for her to say goodbye.
"Yes."
After the ceremony, she left Yanxiju with great respect.
Mu Rong thought about it and found something wrong.
"Master, it seems we said something wrong."
Ning Hanwang had no time to think deeply. He picked up the book again and busy himself with housework.
"Madam, you are wrong."
"She was the one who disrespected her brother and left the house without permission. What have we done wrong?"
"Don't parents have the right to discipline and advise their daughters?"
Mu Rong skillfully guided and patiently answered questions.
"Master, what you said makes sense, but please put yourself in their shoes. If Fengzhe or Feng'er were missing today, what would you do?"
Even though the incident hadn't happened yet, Ning Hanwang was sweating profusely and was very worried just by hearing it.
"What's going on? We must find the child as soon as possible."
Mu Rong continued to guide.
"Master, I wonder why they left the house without permission."
Ning Hanwang got the answer immediately without thinking.
"I think it was me who did something wrong and made the children unhappy."
After he finished speaking, he suddenly understood, as if he had been enlightened.
Mu Rong smiled gracefully, and in short, explained the truth.
"To the outside world, Ning Yunxi is also our biological child. How can we favor one over the other? Master, you need to think about it. People's words are scary."
Ning Hanwang frowned and twirled his beard, nodding in agreement.
"Madam, you are the one who is concerned."
"If she confuses right and wrong and spreads this matter out, people will unreasonably accuse us of mistreating our own daughter."
"We are doing our duty and doing nothing. It is really unfair."
He made a prompt decision as he slammed his fist on the coffee table.
"I'll go right now and pardon her. Just tell her I forgive her."
Seeing him stand up, Mu Rong hurriedly stopped him and persuaded him to return to his seat.
"Don't worry, sir."
"How can I be led by her by the nose?"
"If everything goes according to her wishes, our future life will be miserable."
Ning Hanwang felt depressed after thinking about it for a moment.
"Yes, yes, yes. It is useless to just obey."
He had no idea what to do, so he had to ask his wife for help.
"What should we do, ma'am?"
Mu Rong had shaved nails and was fiddling with her hair leisurely. She was lost in thought for a long time and then spoke slowly.
"In my humble opinion, to prevent her from turning the tables, we should first use the 'people's words are scary' trick on her and spread rumors..."