The following day, at Ning Mansion.

Liu was happily sewing a wedding dress for Ning Changle, who was paralyzed in bed, in the courtyard.

Some time ago, she found a son-in-law for Ning Changle who was willing to move in with her family. The man learned that Ning Changle's family was quite wealthy, and that as long as he moved in, he would get the management rights of several shops. For a country bumpkin like him, this was a great honor.

Moreover, Lady Liu received some good news yesterday: she heard that Ningyin had given birth to a stillborn child, and now the emperor is furious and wants to expel her from the palace.

As long as that bitch is kicked out, she will definitely make Ning Yin taste the pain of having both legs crippled.

If it weren't for her instigation, her daughter wouldn't have suffered such a calamity, nor would she have had to compromise and marry an illiterate peasant.

Thinking of this, Madam Liu couldn't wait to see Ning Yin kneeling at her feet like a dog in a sorry state.

Just then, a servant came to announce that the eldest daughter of the Ning family had returned.

Upon hearing this, Liu paused in her actions, a malicious glint in her eyes, and a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

Speak of the devil and he appears; she must teach that bitch a lesson and show her what it means to wish she were dead.

Lady Liu hadn't expected the emperor to expel Ningyin from the palace so quickly. This wretched woman must have nowhere else to go to think of coming back, little did she know that coming back meant certain death.

Her sinister eyes darted around before she placed the red wedding dress on the table.

She got up, straightened her clothes, and then went to the mirror to do her makeup. She put on her most treasured headdress before lazily heading towards the main hall.

Inside the main hall, Ning Yin was already seated at the head of the table, with Su Xin and Qing Ying beside her, and a group of highly skilled guards lying in ambush around them.

As soon as Madam Liu walked over, she spotted Ning Yin, who was dressed in drab clothes. She became even more certain that this wretched woman must have suffered a terrible fate, since no emperor would favor a divorced woman.

Even if there were, it would just be for fun, nothing to take seriously.

With a disdainful snort, Madam Liu spoke in a sarcastic tone: "Oh my, who do we have here? It's just a sparrow that flew out of our house. Hahaha, a sparrow is still a sparrow. How could it possibly become a phoenix?"

She no longer wanted to pretend to be a loving mother; all she wanted to do was slap that bitch a few times.

This woman has ruined her daughter so badly, how can she still have the nerve to come back?

But as soon as she uttered those words, a gust of wind seemed to come from nowhere, and Qingying appeared in front of her like a ghost, slapping her hard across the face.

Immediately, Liu was knocked to the ground, and a front tooth rolled out of her mouth, staining the ground with blood.

Su Xin raised her chin and coldly stared at Liu Shi, who was powerless to fight back, feeling an immense sense of pleasure growing within her.

If it weren't for this old woman constantly targeting my young lady, she wouldn't have suffered so much. Now I can finally teach this ignorant old woman a lesson myself, and it feels incredibly satisfying.

Seeing Liu Shi struggling and writhing under Qing Ying's feet, she almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Liu's face was contorted with rage, but she was puzzled. Why would a lowly woman who had been thrown out by the emperor still have guards by her side? Or was she deliberately trying to provoke her by finding a wild man to back her up?

She continued to shout and curse as she doubted, until her face was distorted and deformed by Qingying's stomping, but she still did not stop hurling insults.

"You slut, you slut, how dare you treat me like this! You deserve to have lost your mother and son! Guards, guards, arrest this shameless whore!"

Liu shouted and yelled, but Ning Yin didn't even look at her. Instead, she picked up her teacup, took a casual sip, and said indifferently, "Yes, a sparrow can't become a phoenix. Ning Changle is the best example. Losing her legs must be unpleasant. I came here today to see my sister. Do you need my help?"

"Pah! You're the reason Chang Le is in this state. You shameless wretch! If I hadn't begged your father not to send you away, you would have been the lowest of servants long ago. Not only are you ungrateful, but you also stole your sister's man. Someone like you is not worthy of the emperor. You should marry a widower who can't find a wife!"

Liu struggled to lift her arm from the ground, pointed her finger at Ning Yin's nose and cursed. Seeing Ning Yin sitting calmly in the main seat, she became even angrier.

How can a woman who has been kicked out of the house multiple times be worthy of sitting in the head seat of their household?

"Stand up! That seat is not for a woman like you, you filthy wretch!"

Upon hearing this, Qingying increased the force again. With a crack, Liu felt her facial bones being crushed. The pain from the kick was so intense that she couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Just as Liu was about to faint from the pain, Ning Yuanshan and Ning Changfeng returned.

The father and son spent their days idly, indulging in gambling. They had just returned from drinking and carousing outside, and as soon as they entered the door, they heard Liu cursing and swearing.

"Mother, what's wrong? Who are you arguing with? Give me fifty taels of silver, I need it."

Ning Changfeng strode into the main hall and looked at the head of the table, but he didn't see his mother being trampled underfoot.

He rubbed his eyes and continued to look. He saw that the woman at the head of the table had an otherworldly beauty that amazed everyone present. Although it was such a familiar face, it inexplicably carried an aura of indifference and aloofness that made people afraid to look directly at her or get close.

In particular, her sharp eyes and indifferent expression exuded a powerful aura of authority.

Ning Changfeng was momentarily stunned and stammered, "Ning, Ning Yin, what brings you here?"

He swallowed hard, his gaze lingering on the food.

Su Xin glanced coldly at Ning Changfeng and scoffed, "Ning Changfeng, open your dog eyes and see clearly! How dare you, such a vile person, address the current Empress by her name!"

"Your Majesty the Empress? You? Don't be ridiculous, Ningyin. Weren't you banished from the palace by the Emperor for giving birth to a stillborn child? Your Majesty the Empress? Who are you trying to fool?"

Ning Changfeng's nonchalant attitude remained unchanged. He lifted his robe, intending to sit next to Ning Yin, but the moment he met Ning Yin's icy gaze, he felt a sudden pang of panic. Before his bottom even touched the chair, Qingying kicked him away, sending him crashing into Ning Yuanshan, who had just entered.

The father and son fell to the ground at the same time, rolled twice, and landed directly on Liu's legs.

The two kept twisting their bodies, and after a long while, they finally stood up, rubbing their buttocks and limping.

Ning Yuanshan lowered his eyes and saw Liu Shi lying on the ground, her face completely disfigured. He glared at Ning Yin with bloodshot eyes and angrily rebuked her.

"You wicked child! Are you trying to rebel?"