Chapter 425: Visiting the Ning Family and Officially Taking Over as the Patriarch
Xiao Ying looked at them approvingly with a smile on his lips.
"I'm very pleased that you're thinking about these issues. This shows that you've realized the true nature of this world."
"Indeed, this world is unfair."
"Some people have been pampered since birth, enjoying fine clothes and delicious food."
"Many more people suffer from hunger and cold, struggling to survive every day."
"The powerful and wealthy families hold the final say, and ordinary people can only let them control them."
"Even if some people try to change their allegiance through various means, they will soon join the ranks and become the ones who exploit and oppress them."
"Because that's human nature, or the way the world works."
Chen Xinghai and the others all looked serious. Mother rarely talked about these things with them.
When I heard this, I felt a chill in my heart.
Ning Leshu nodded slightly. This is indeed how the world is.
"But mother is not like that. You have helped so many people and contributed so many treasures."
Chen Xingyue couldn't help but retort.
Xiao Ying smiled and said, "That's as long as it doesn't affect my own interests."
"If my interests were affected, you'd have seen what happened to the Xia family."
Several people were speechless, but they didn't think there was anything wrong with their mother's behavior.
If someone bullies you, you should retaliate.
Chen Xingyun suddenly shook his head: "That's not the case. Mother is fundamentally different from those people."
"Mother didn't exploit anyone. The workers in the workshop couldn't be treated any better."
"Although there were servants at home, she never scolded or beat them. She treated them as family members."
Xiao Ying put away his smile and denied her statement.
"You're wrong. Selling one's body indentured is the greatest form of exploitation."
"If I treated them as family, I wouldn't use this kind of thing to restrain them."
"Things like indentures shouldn't exist. A piece of paper puts people in the same position as cattle and horses."
"You think this isn't oppression? Exploitation?"
Chen Xingyun opened his mouth, but couldn't find any words to refute for a long time.
Yes, a piece of paper contract equates people to cattle and horses. My second brother and younger sister became slaves because of such a contract.
Just because you treat your slaves better, does that mean they are no longer slaves?
Chen Xinghai and the others were also thinking about it. What surprised them was that Niang actually admitted without any hesitation that she was also the one being exploited.
"Mom, is this really the only way?"
Chen Xingyun asked unwillingly.
Xiao Ying said slowly, "Perhaps. But before you have the power to overturn the rules, you can only adapt first."
Just like when she first came here and was still weak.
When meeting someone like the county magistrate or Zhou Yanqing, he could only kneel down and answer.
Because she didn't have the absolute power to resist, otherwise she would die.
But it’s different now. Even if she meets the emperor, she doesn’t have to kneel.
That's the gap.
"I can only do my best to help those I can. If one day..."
She stopped talking here. With Ning Leshu beside her, it was inappropriate to continue.
"In short, we have a clear conscience."
She also felt that the world shouldn't be like this, but she couldn't change it completely.
Thinking too much will only add to your troubles.
The children suddenly understood.
Yes, there is no point in thinking more now.
Even if they are monks, even if my mother is a princess, they cannot control the world.
Do your best and have a clear conscience.
Ning Leshu felt that his eyes had been opened, as if he had met his own daughter for the first time.
She didn't expect her daughter to think so deeply, so thoroughly, and so boldly.
"Yingying's words have really enlightened me." She praised with a smile.
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh."
Xiao Ying smiled. She was just expressing her own feelings.
Of course the Princess's Mansion cannot be rented out, but she can use it for other things.
For example, training monks, making mirrors, telescopes, soaps, etc.
You can even open food, chili and printing workshops.
As for those with too much pollution, that’s not acceptable.
It was already 3 p.m. when everyone returned to the Marquis' Mansion. Ning Leshu seemed a little tired and went to bed early after dinner.
The next morning, the Prime Minister's wife Liu Rumei suddenly came and personally invited Xiao Ying to visit the Ning family. Xiao Ying naturally agreed.
She thought that this visit to the Ning family might not be just a simple visit.
Therefore, after Mrs. Liu left, he also made some good preparations.
The next morning, he took Chen Xinghai and three others to the Ning family.
The court is closed today, so Prime Minister Ning and Ning Yuanfeng are both at home.
The Ning family made preparations early and everyone was very enthusiastic.
"Yingying, and you little ones, you are finally here."
Duke Ningguo smiled widely, and the more he looked at his granddaughter, the more satisfied he became.
What a great honor it is to be a princess with a fiefdom?
In the past few days, countless old guys have said sour words to him.
He sneered. If these old guys knew that Yingying was a monk, they would be so jealous.
Maybe it's not just jealousy, it's envy and hatred.
"Hello, Grandpa."
Xiao Ying greeted with a smile.
Chen Xinghai and others also hurriedly bowed and greeted.
"Come on, let me introduce you."
Duke Ningguo led them into the house in a dignified manner, without any airs at all.
There were already quite a few people in the room. They were originally sitting, but they all stood up when they saw them come in.
Xiao Ying took a quick look and found that many of them were familiar to him, but there were also many new faces.
"You should have seen this in the court. It's your uncle Ning Lechao."
"This is your aunt Liu. You should have met her two or three times."
Duke Ning looked at Prime Minister Ning and started introducing him.
"Hello, uncle, hello, aunt."
"Hello, uncle, hello, aunt."
Xiao Ying and the children greeted them one after another.
Prime Minister Ning smiled, a rare moment: "Yingying is as capable as any man. You've raised your children very well."
Duke Ningguo then turned to the second wife and said, "This is your second uncle Ning Leyan, and your second aunt Yu."
"Yingying, Second Uncle finally sees you. You are even prettier than your mother. The little ones are also very outstanding."
Ning Leyan's fat face was full of smiles, and he stared at Xiao Ying with curiosity and amazement.
"Hello, second uncle, hello, second aunt."
Xiao Ying still greeted him politely.
Next came her peers.
The first wife's side includes the eldest son Ning Yuanfeng, his wife He Yao, and children Ning Hanqian, Ning Shizhao, and Ning Hanli.
The eldest daughter Ning Yuanyu also came back today, but she was the only one who came.
Originally, he also had a second son, Ning Yuanze, and his wife, Lin Wan, but they were still in Yun'an County.
The second wife is the eldest son Ning Yuanxing, his wife Zhong Jingxian, and their two children.
The eldest daughter, Ning Yuanjin, also came back alone today.
Then there is the second son, Ning Yuanchen, who Xiao Ying and others are very familiar with.
And the third son, Ning Yuanran, has not yet married.
Whether the men are handsome or elegant, and the women are beautiful or dignified, they all receive the best education since childhood.
There are nearly twenty people in total.
But this is actually not a lot for a big family.
It would be spectacular if Ning Yuanchen and Ning Yuanran also had wives and children.
Xiao Ying was quite satisfied with this. The more prosperous the Ning family became, the faster they would grow into a family of immortal cultivators.
A quarter of an hour had passed since the two sides exchanged greetings before Duke Ningguo finally got to the point.
"Yingying, first of all, congratulations on becoming Princess Yingfeng. You are the first princess in the history of our Yue Kingdom to have a fiefdom."
Xiao Ying smiled and said, "Grandpa, you are too kind. This is nothing compared to the Ningguo Mansion."
Duke Ningguo waved his hand modestly: "The Duke's Mansion only sounds nice. In the eyes of a true immortal cultivation family, it is actually like an ant."
Having said that, he looked much more serious.
"Yingying, I asked you to come here today because I have something important to tell you."
"Our Ning family will formally appoint you as the head of the family!"
"If you wish, let's proceed with the succession ceremony now."
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