Chapter 632: A Sad End
Gu Nianting issued an imperial decree, granting permission for Prince Chen's wife Ning Yunxi to commit suicide.
He did not want to bear the name of killing his wife, so he told the public that Ning Yunxi knew she had committed a grave sin and had repeatedly requested to be killed, so he had no choice but to issue an imperial decree to agree. Considering that Ning was his first wife, he allowed her to commit suicide at any time.
Forcing her to this point, Ning Fengzhe thought that Xier would surely come to her senses, so he devised a plan to undermine the power of the Ning and Mu clans.
Who would have thought that even though she was in the cold palace, she could still find a way to pass on messages and protect her so-called family.
Ning Fengzhe was full of resentment and allowed Ning Hanwang, Mu Rong and others to enter and leave the cold palace freely and whip Ning Yunxi at will.
He always hoped that she could face reality.
However, God did not fulfill people's wishes.
Ning Fengzhe was unwilling to give up. He had lost count of how many times he had met Xier. They faced each other and were both exhausted.
"You are trapped in the cold palace, but you are still able to make plans freely. Ning Yunxi, you are really capable."
"Every time you can't win, you have to risk your life. You know my weakness and are determined to go against me, right?"
Ning Yunxi couldn't count how many times she had given her brother earnest advice, hoping that he would be a good person.
"We have lived together for decades, and I understand your character. You are definitely not a cruel person, but you are acting cruelly now, and there must be a reason."
"Little sister, I don't want to find out the reason, so as not to touch your privacy, but I hope you will wake up."
"You have always been filial and are highly praised as the most filial son in Yuesheng. I learned the way of filial piety from you."
"But how did you become what you are now?"
"How can you bear to hurt your father and mother who love you so selflessly?"
"And your second brother. The elders all say that you love him the most."
"Madam Liu, you have been married to the Ning Mansion for many years and have lived in peace. Even if you have not made any contributions, you have worked hard. Why are you trying to kill her?"
"Fourth sister..."
Ning Fengzhe couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted her with a roar.
"They intend to murder you, and they all ignore your efforts, without exception. Can't you see that?"
"You said all the nice things to these people and begged me for mercy. You thought you were filial and virtuous. I spent all my time and effort to plan for you, but I had to endure complaints and be judged as cruel by you."
"Ning Yunxi, you are so ridiculous!"
Ning Yunxi's heart was filled with confusion, and all her thoughts turned into weakness and helplessness, and she knelt down in tears.
"I am a little dumb and may have lost my way of speaking. I beg you to forgive me, big brother."
"I've already lost my brother, I can't lose my family again. I beg you, big brother, to let them go, okay?"
Ning Fengzhe was in a gentle mood, and in an instant, the wind and snow were gone.
"It seems that Madam Yuexi is really determined to go against me."
"Okay, I promise you, from now on, brother and sister will be at loggerheads!"
After saying this, Ning Fengzhe turned away.
After returning to Huixin Mansion, Ning Fengzhe realized that Gu Xinran had been waiting for a long time.
When he saw his uncle, Gu Xinran bowed solemnly.
"I wish you the best of luck, uncle."
Ning Fengzhe looked disappointed. He helped her up and sat her down.
"Ugh."
By looking at his complexion, one could tell what had happened. Gu Xinran spoke calmly and patiently.
"My uncle was hesitant, and my mother was hesitant."
"Have you not heard that if you don't make a decision when you should, you will suffer the consequences?"
"I heard that my fourth brother, who lives with the Empress, can't even get enough food to eat."
"My eldest uncle's plan has failed. Once he loses power, we sisters will also recognize him as our mother."
"It was not my intention to put my mother in danger. I was forced to do so by the situation."
"I hope my uncle will think twice."
Ning Fengzhe looked haggard and unhappy.
"You have advised me many times, and I never forget them. I keep them in my heart."
Gu Xinran sat respectfully and solemnly, speaking in a soft and gentle voice.
"In this case, uncle should think of a good plan as soon as possible, and I will fully cooperate with you."
Ning Fengzhe was undecided and hesitated to speak.
"I……"
Gu Xinran is as tall and graceful as the moon, full of confidence.
"Could it be that my uncle doesn't trust me and is afraid that I am young and incompetent to cooperate?"
"The former, assisting my uncle and accomplishing great things, my plan has been completed."
"Uncle, you should trust my plan. I can outwit mother."
Ning Fengzhe had a sad look in his eyes and a desolate expression.
"I believe you, but..."
"I can't bear to leave her."
"We are separated by heaven and earth. Perhaps, we will never meet again."
Gu Xinran was calm.
"In the next life, we will have a chance to meet again."
Ning Fengzhe disagreed.
"That's just soothing talk."
"We only have one life, how can there be an afterlife? When it ends, it ends, there is no turning back."
Gu Xinran's expression was sincere.
"Actually, I don't quite believe it."
Ning Fengzhe was miserable and helpless.
"Then why are you trying to coax me with words?"
Gu Xinran corrected it rigorously.
"This is the truth. There is indeed an afterlife."
Ning Fengzhe asked worriedly.
"Where is the afterlife?"
Gu Xinran was unable to give an answer and stated the facts in a serious manner.
"I do not know either."
"You will understand after you experience it."
Ning Fengzhe just listened to it but didn't take it seriously.
"You kid, you always love to imitate your elders."
Gu Xinran's words are profound and full of logic.
"Like my uncle, I also can't bear to leave my mother."
"However, fate has its own plans, and human power cannot change them. She should return to where she is supposed to go."
After careful consideration, Ning Fengzhe made up his mind and elaborated on the strategy.
"..."
After he finished speaking, ripples appeared in his eyes, his tired breath was silent, but his grief was visible.
"Such despair is enough to send her far away."
Finally, the persuasion was successful, but Gu Xinran did not look happy. Her childish and tender face was filled with the pain of separation.
"okay……"
The uncle and nephew huddled together, disregarding their manners, and burst into tears.
The next day, the two of them devoted themselves to the plan.
Ning Fengzhe first guided Ning Hanwang to "be caned as ordered", seriously injuring Ning Yunxi; then he acquiesced to Mu Rong and cruelly took away all of Ning Yunxi's medicines, not allowing her to heal herself.
Ning Yunxi was in great pain and confided her feelings to Ning Fengzhe, hoping to get some comfort.
She has always behaved like this. She did not face the reality and wake up; instead, she hoped that her big brother would comfort her and let her have the energy to continue to give and care for her so-called family.
After decades of getting along, Ning Fengzhe already understood her temperament.
He changed his usual attitude and did not offer any words of comfort. He was cold and indifferent, and made ruthless comments.
“I think they did the right thing.”
Ning Yunxi was obviously caught off guard and was extremely shocked.
"what?"
Ning Fengzhe threw out a word slyly.
"You are stupid, don't blame others for being evil!"
Afterwards, Ning Fengzhe went to the cold palace again, showing his vicious face, and strangled her neck.
"Ning Yunxi, do you really think that I can't bear to kill you?"
"You deserve to die...deserve to die!"
Ning Yunxi thought back to the past and suddenly understood.
It turned out that the older brother was indeed insincere towards her.
He plotted behind the scenes, intending to ruin her life.
He hoped that she would die more than anyone else...
Finally, Gu Xinran set up a trap to induce Ning Wanshan to torture her many times, causing her to go "crazy".
In the past two years, Gu Xinran has been with Ning Yunxi, taking care of everything carefully, which can be described as filial piety. Unexpectedly, something unexpected happened, and Ning Yunxi's state of mind collapsed, and she had no hope of living.
At that moment, she suddenly understood.
To all her family members, she is redundant.
Only when she was gone could they live a safe, happy life.
She shouldn't have come into this world...