Chapter 633 Changes in the sky
The situation almost got out of control because Ning Fengzhe hesitated for a long time.
He found an excuse from the past and pretended that he was false to Ning Yunxi. This was to facilitate his plots along the way, and also to end his thoughts on Ning Yunxi at this moment.
Ning Hanwang, Mu Rong and others were willing to trust him after hearing a few sweet words from him; Gu Nianting, Ning Wanshan and others were also willing to trust him after seeing that the strategies he offered were ingenious and feasible.
Everyone worked together and finally got rid of Ning Yunxi.
Once the major worry is gone, everyone celebrates.
Although dusk was falling, Shengjing was brightly lit.
Ning Fengzhe invited musicians and singers to hang up lanterns and decorations and play drums and music for Ning Wanshan on the day of Ning Yunxi's death.
When they let down their guard, Ning Fengzhe and Gu Xinran conspired together to decide the outcome.
By the time Gu Nianting realized something was wrong, he had already completely lost his power and was isolated and helpless.
"It's Ning Aiqing!"
"He plotted against me!"
"He already has a high prestige in the court. Now that he has seized power and won the hearts of the people, won't the next step be to force me to abdicate and let someone else take over?"
Ning Wanshan was very complacent, as if she had a sure win.
"Your Majesty, please don't panic. I have a way to cure him."
Gu Nianting was worried and asked anxiously.
"any solution?"
Ning Wanshan tried to persuade him in a delicate manner, but did not say anything explicitly.
"The secret cannot be revealed, Your Majesty, just rest assured. I will be back soon."
Gu Nianting was sweating profusely and trembling with fear. Although he was sitting on the Dragon Throne, he had no royal majesty at all.
"You must be careful."
"I am not someone who covets the throne. If it really doesn't work, I will give it to him. I hope he will show some mercy and spare my life."
Hearing the words "spare my life", Ning Wanshan sneered inwardly.
You are such a good Gu Nianting. After all these years and all the ups and downs, you still only care about your own life and refuse to give me any sincerity.
Ah.
In the former case, Prince Di Jin was heartless; in the latter case, Gu Nian Ting was disloyal.
God, why are you so unkind to me?
I have been outstanding since I was young. I have turned the world around with my own efforts. From a commoner, I have risen rapidly to the top and now live in Fengluan Palace. How come I don’t get any favor from them?
One by one, they only know that their hearts are towards Ning Yunxi, how foolish they are?
Unfortunately, now is not the time to be jealous. I will slowly settle this account after I deal with Ning Fengzhe.
……
From the Imperial Court, there came a loud cry: "The Queen is here!"
Ning Fengzhe followed the etiquette, walked to the front yard and performed great salutes.
"Your humble servant Ning Fengzhe respectfully wishes the Queen good health."
Ning Wanshan raised her eyes proudly and gave him a helping hand.
"Ning Aiqing, please stand up."
In front of outsiders, Ning Fengzhe behaves in a proper and polite manner.
"Thank you, Queen."
"Your Majesty, the Queen has come to visit me. My humble abode is honored. Please come in and have a chat. I will listen to your instructions."
Shortly after the enthronement, people's hearts were still unstable, so Ning Wanshan lowered her profile and put on a show to gain a good reputation.
"You're welcome, big brother. Please go first."
Ning Fengzhe bowed his head, feeling extremely terrified.
"Your Majesty, I dare not."
Ning Wanshan smiled gracefully.
"Brother, you are so polite. I feel ashamed to accept your kindness."
Come in, sit down, and serve tea.
Ning Wanshan is good at tasting tea, citing subtle words and expressing profound truths.
"The positions of Grand Minister and Grand Commandant are as noble as the title of a king. They are indescribably precious."
"Big brother, you are in a high position, you should know how to be content and know what it means to repay kindness."
"My younger sister is ignorant of etiquette, and my words may be inappropriate. I would like to ask my brother to teach me."
With a casual wave of his hand, Ning Fengzhe dismissed his attendants, put away his humble look, sat comfortably, and spoke and acted boldly.
"No need to beat around the bush, just tell me what you are doing here."
Even though she was on the throne, he still looked down on her. Ning Wanshan curled her lips in disdain and sneered at her.
"My brother's hypocrisy has not changed at all over the years."
Ning Fengzhe remained calm and looked contemptuous.
"Shan'er is ridiculously conceited, but he remains the same."
There was no point in arguing, so Ning Wanshan simply said the reason.
"I have just realized that you, Mr. Ning, are very clever and humble, and you never reveal your high plans. I never thought that you are also very eloquent."
"It must have been difficult to stay hidden for dozens of years, right? I feel really sorry for you, little sister."
"In fact, you and I are a family, we should live in harmony and not fight with each other."
"Big brother, what do you think?"
Ning Fengzhe slowly opened the drawer and took out a wooden box.
"The situation is set, and we are at the end of our strength. There is nothing to fear."
"You're losing power and endangering your life, and you're just thinking about living in harmony. Isn't it too late?"
Ning Wanshan, as usual, brought up Tong Jiewei as a threat.
"Big brother, you don't care about the brother-sister relationship. Aren't you afraid that your illegitimate sister will die in my hands?"
Ning Fengzhe smiled evilly, opened the wooden box and showed it to her.
"Your Majesty, there is no need for you to do anything. Wei'er has already died."
"Here is the head, presented to Her Majesty the Queen. Please accept it."
In the wooden box, store the right amount of herbs, just enough to remove the odor.
Ning Wanshan looked closely at the herbs, and saw a smear of crimson blood. In just a moment, she was so frightened that her whole body trembled and she fell off the chair.
"What? You... this..."
She thought about it for a moment and immediately understood everything.
"Could it be that you usually just pretend to love your sister, but in fact, you don't care about her at all?"
"Yes, you have been lying to me, plotting against me, and making fun of me!"
Ning Fengzhe drew the dagger from his sleeve and walked towards her with slow steps.
"Your Majesty, this is wrong."
"Brother, how could you not care about your sister?"
"I'll send you off right now to be buried with her."
The situation was beyond her expectations. Ning Wanshan was terrified and stepped back repeatedly.
"Ning Fengzhe, you dare... someone come..."
Ning Fengzhe didn't hesitate at all, and the sword went straight into her fatal part, cutting off her life in an instant.
"We are brothers and sisters after all, I will give you a quick death."
"Have a safe journey, and send off the Queen."
As soon as the news of Ning Wanshan's death spread, Ning Fengzhe took the opportunity to publicize the evidence: the Ning and Mu clans, as well as Gu Nianting and his people, used Ning Yunxi to seize power. When the plan was successful, all the blame would be placed on Ning Yunxi, and all the achievements would be attributed to his side.
Combining the two conclusions, many subjects speculated that Ning Wanshan could not bear the condemnation of his conscience and committed suicide out of fear of punishment.
Ning Fengzhe took advantage of the victory and pinned all the blame for Gu Mengzhen's death and Gu Yuanqiong's death on Gu Nianting.
Within one day, Gu Nianting's reputation changed dramatically, from a benevolent and wise ruler praised by everyone to a cruel and incompetent ruler despised by everyone.
Ning Fengzhe held high the banner of "morality" and led the Tongshitai, Duhutai, Beizhaotai and others to break through all the palace gates and directly enter the Disheng Palace.
Gu Nianting respectfully worshipped Ning Yunxi's tablet and knelt down in advance to show his repentance, hoping that Ning Fengzhe would spare his life.
Ning Fengzhe could not tolerate him, so he took Xier's tablet and immediately ordered that she be cut into pieces and scattered into ashes.
The old grievances between the Yun and Fang clans were cleared, and Ning Fengzhe restored Ning Yunxi's true identity.
His original intention was to forge the will of King Di Jin: the throne of the Yan clan would be passed on to Ning Yunxi.
Unexpectedly, King Di Jin did leave a handwritten will: the throne of the Yan clan would be passed on to Ning Yunxi or her children, and the country's name could be changed.
Ning Fengzhe wrote an inscription in exquisite calligraphy and gave Xier the posthumous title of "Xian".
After the death of the Immortal Emperor, according to the will of King Emperor Jin, a talented person should be chosen from among her children to inherit the throne.
Among the four princes and princesses, only Gu Xinran has made achievements, and all officials and people are willing to praise her. Unfortunately, the eldest princess is too young to sit on the throne, so she proclaimed herself emperor and allowed the Grand Secretary Ning Fengzhe to ascend the throne and temporarily take charge of the government.