Chapter 625: Comparison of Things
Ning Fengzhe used all his tricks to persuade Ning Yunxi to divorce.
A year passed in a flash, and Ning Yunxi still chose to stay with Gu Nianting.
Gu Nianting never gave Ning Wanshan a legitimate status. Ning Yunxi held on to hope and always felt that he would get better.
Fang Zhixuan sought a good solution and achieved some results. He rushed back to Shengjing overnight, rested and went to the west tower alone, thinking that he would go to the palace to meet the emperor early tomorrow morning. Unexpectedly, something unexpected happened. Ning Fengzhe made a plan and successfully eliminated Fang Zhixuan's family.
Upon hearing the tragic news, Zhuang Shao committed suicide out of guilt.
Before his death, Fang Renshu deliberately kept silent about the murder of his fifth brother, fearing that Yun Boyu would be soft-hearted and tell the truth and remind Fang Zhixuan, thus ruining his plan. Therefore, Yun Boyu was so traumatized when he heard about his brother-in-law's death that his hair turned white overnight.
Without Fang Zhixuan to weigh the situation, Ning Fengzhe and Lin Mu were no match for the Zhong Jian brothers.
In addition, Ning Yunxi teamed up with the Zhong Jian brothers to be more cautious and guard against Ning Fengzhe's plot against Gu Nianting.
Ning Fengzhe lost power for a time, and Yan Yu's position was also shaken.
Gu Nianting becomes increasingly ambitious and attempts to assassinate the king. Zhong Jian remains loyal and does his best to protect Gu Mengzhen.
The political situation gradually took shape, with Gu Mengzhen and Gu Nianting competing against each other.
Upon learning that Fang Zhixuan was in trouble, Gu Yuanqiong concluded that Ning Fengzhe was in danger.
He wanted to return to the capital as soon as possible to balance the situation and rescue his second brother, but the people of Beizhaotai unanimously advised: "When the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman gains. Now is definitely not the best time to return to the capital. Please be patient and wait for the right opportunity."
Gu Yuanqiong reluctantly agreed.
However, seeing that Ning Fengzhe's situation was becoming increasingly dangerous, and having lost his third sister Gao Yihe, Gu Yuanqiong could no longer hold back and angrily decided to return to Beijing.
The people of Beizhaotai spared no effort to ensure Gu Yuanqiong's safe return to the capital, but they were careless and were caught by Ning Yunxi, who launched the Jushui Incident, resulting in the loss of all the high-ranking officials of Beizhaotai and no one survived.
From the second year of marriage, Gu Nianting recovered and began to favor Ning Yunxi.
He wanted to start over with Xi'er, but he had no choice. Ning Fengzhe was trying to sow discord between them, saying that this was not true love. Ning Wanshan was pretending that Ning Yunxi was just a tool for him to have children.
In the 23rd year of Shengping, Ning Yunxi gave birth to her eldest daughter, whose maiden name was Gu Xinran.
In the 24th year of Shengping, Ning Yunxi gave birth to a pair of twin daughters. The elder sister was named Gu Yucheng and the younger sister was named Gu Yuguan.
In the 25th year of Shengping, Wu Qi saw the portrait in the secret room of Emperor Jin's palace and reported it to Zhong Su Luo. Ning Yunxi stopped having children and hid by Yan Yu's side according to the plan.
Ning Yunxi moved to the Emperor Jin Palace until the 30th year of Shengping. During this period, Yan Yu and Ning Yunxi taught each other ancient and modern medical knowledge; Gao Nan followed Fang Renshu's plan and quietly relieved the effect of Ning Yunxi's fragrance, making her gradually sober.
After coming to her senses, Ning Yunxi was no longer devoted to Gu Nianting, but was wavering between the three sides, hesitant.
Considering her three beloved daughters and the fact that they cannot afford to lose their father, Ning Yunxi did not want to hurt Gu Nianting's side; she could not bear to confront her elder brother, who had accompanied her for many years and shown great kindness and loyalty; she was also reluctant to let go of her brother, who was a close friend and shared the same ideals.
In the 30th year of Shengping, Ning Yunxi sent Yan Yu away in tears and returned to Gu Nianting.
After going through a lot over the years, knowing that she treated Yan Yu sincerely, Gu Nianting became discouraged and transferred his affection to Ning Wanshan.
From then on, Ning Yunxi truly became a tool for reproduction.
In the 31st year of Shengping, Ning Yunxi gave birth to her youngest son, Gu Yao.
Ning Wanshan didn't like her daughters sharing her love, she just wanted a beloved son, and she was very satisfied after getting him.
Afterwards, Gu Nianting completely abandoned Ning Yunxi and never favored her again.
It was the beginning of the 30th year of Shengping.
Yan Yu hasn't left yet.
Ning Fengzhe and Gu Yuanqiong made temporary peace and conspired together to eliminate Zhong Jian's people.
Afterwards, Ning Yunxi combined the strengths of many parties and finally defeated Gu Yuanqiong with great effort.
Ning Fengzhe planned to take advantage of the situation to get rid of Gu Nianting and fabricated a lie that last year, Zhong Suluo gave birth to a child and was replaced by someone else, Gu Nianting was the fake prince, and Ning Fengzhe was the real second prince.
If he were to regain his status as a prince, he would naturally be able to inherit the throne.
From beginning to end, he never thought of hurting Gu Mengzhen.
Gu Mengzhen's old illness became more and more serious, and his mood gradually got out of control. Once by chance, he dug up the past of his brother, broke up with Ning Fengzhe, told him the mystery of his life experience, and said frankly that it was impossible for him to hand over the country to him.
A few years ago, the Tongshitai incident made Gu Mengzhen realize that the Tongshitai was too powerful, so he intended to support the Secret Privy Council. However, Gao Yihe died, so he recommended Ning Fengzhe to participate in the joint examination and join the Secret Privy Council.
Ning Fengzhe initially served as the Chief Minister of Mishu, and was later promoted to the Chief Minister of Mishu. He officially left the Ning Mansion and established the Huixin Mansion.
Upon hearing his life story, Ning Fengzhe left the palace and returned to Huixin Mansion.
Wen Jia happily came over and took off his cloak.
"Congratulations to welcome the master back home."
"Master, you have a day off today, and you have to go to the palace to discuss matters. You are really tired. I have asked the kitchen to prepare a meal for you, and I have specially selected some tonic food to relieve your fatigue."
Recommended by Ning Fengzhe, Wen Jia took part in the imperial examination. Now, he serves as a fourth-rank attendant, in charge of Huixin Mansion affairs, so he calls himself a subordinate.
Ning Fengzhe was frustrated and went into the house and sat down.
"No hurry to eat, I have no appetite."
Wen Jia followed closely behind, keeping him company.
"Why don't you have an appetite?"
"Could it be that something happened to Madam Yuexi again?"
Yan Yu thought that the so-called sworn brotherhood was a marriage. Considering his precarious status, he did not dare to announce it to the public, fearing that it would cause unnecessary trouble to his little sister. Therefore, he conferred Ning Yunxi the title of a first-rank imperial lady and gave her a two-character title, Yuexi.
Therefore, Wen Jia respectfully called her Madam Yuexi.
Ning Fengzhe frowned slightly.
"Xi'er, everything is normal."
Wen Jia asked with concern.
"If that's the case, the master should be happy, why are you unhappy?"
Ning Fengzhe was in a trance and his eyes were blank.
"As long as she's fine, I'm fine."
"Does it seem to you that I live my whole life for her?"
Wen Jia gave his comments modestly and respectfully.
"My words may be crude, but I have no intention of making you unhappy."
"For the entire thirty years, the master has planned everything for Madam Yuexi, and he has never wavered in his determination, despite the hardships and hardships."
"Your Highness, Prince Chen was not happy with Madam Yuexi giving birth to a daughter, so he cruelly abandoned her. Madam Yuexi was busy with her schemes and had no time to take care of her daughter. The master did not hesitate to bring them to the mansion, and has raised them selflessly and caringly until now."
"Such an action, deeply moving, what else could it be but living for her all my life?"
Ning Fengzhe looked stunned and spoke slowly and calmly what was in his heart.
"Besides her, I also care about my father, my mother, and He'er."
"Unfortunately, my mother was determined to be an enemy of Xi'er, and He'er unfortunately passed away. I then poured all my affection on my father."
"I never expected that he was not my biological father."
Wen Jia was shocked.
"what?"
Ning Fengzhe felt depressed and lonely.
"Inheriting the throne is hopeless."
"Mother is right. Using Gu Nianting to seize power is my way out."
"Gu Nianting, you can't die yet. You must stay alive. Allow me to slowly work out my plan."
Wen Jia expressed regret.
"The master has decided not to leave the Ning clan and not to change his surname. In this way, he will be Madam Yuexi's brother for the rest of his life."
"A good fate is ultimately not meant to be."