Chapter 164: Claiming Sovereignty (1)
At this moment, Ning Fu had to admit that Zong Si, who was so confident, was still quite charming.
It seemed that everything was just a trivial matter to him and she didn't need to worry about it.
Ning Fu was a little hesitant. This matter was also risky. She didn't want to push him into such a dangerous situation. She said, "Let me think about it."
Zong Si's eyes were more smiling, no longer as indifferent as usual, and he said: "Okay."
He naturally understood what she meant. She didn't want him to take any risks, so he was being cautious.
Zong Si couldn't help but feel sweet in her heart. She knew that if she did this well, she would be able to deal with the aftermath, but she still considered his safety first.
Zong Si knew what she wanted to do, and in the name of Emperor Jingwen, he conveyed an order to Wei Xiao, ordering him to act in secret. Actually, this was what Emperor Jingwen feared the most. Wei Xiao, who was always thinking about climbing up the ladder, would naturally be overjoyed and would do it in secret.
Wei Xiao now has close contacts with Meng Ze. Wei Xiao originally intended to surrender to Meng Ze, and Meng Ze would promote him because Wei Xiao concealed the truth for him.
In this way, the two of them had close contacts, and Meng Ze intended to promote Wei Xiao. What Wei Xiao did was instructed by Meng Ze, so it was reasonable. He just needed to find out the time when the two met each time and make progress on the arrangements. As for the rest, Meng Che would also help to add some evidence.
This was not a good strategy. Ning Fu had simply calculated that Meng Che and Meng Yuan would be happy to see this happen, and there would be no shortage of people fanning the flames.
This is of course not without risks. If Emperor Jingwen's illness suddenly worsens and the court is leaderless, it is possible that Wei Xiao will disobey the emperor's order and secretly tell Meng Ze the secret to curry favor with him, and the matter will be exposed.
Under common sense, Wei Xiao wouldn't dare to do that, for he was afraid of this possibility.
But Zong Si also knew that Ning Fu also wanted to save Wei Xiao's life.
If Emperor Jingwen had an "edict", Wei Xiao would have a chance of promotion and he would not pin his hopes on Meng Ze alone. Otherwise, if Wei Xiao always mentioned his future in front of Meng Ze, Meng Ze would only feel threatened by him.
Given time, he will definitely want to kill him.
No one wants their own secrets to be in front of them all the time.
"You don't hate Wei Xiao for clearly guessing the result but still hiding it for Meng Ze," Zong Si said.
Ning Fu didn't care about Wei Xiao at all. Since he felt that he had taken advantage, he deserved it. She said, "I'm afraid that the Sixth Prince is too cruel. He is scheming against Wei Xiao and killing all of his clans."
She didn't care about other people in the Wei Mansion. She was only afraid that Sister Ran and her nephews and nieces would be threatened.
Ning Fu felt that Wei Xiao was simply brainless. How could it be a good thing for him to hold the prince's handle? Even if he worked for the prince, many of them were silenced. No wonder he was not valued.
It was extremely stupid to ask Meng Ze for a favor in this way. Now that it was the first time to ask for a favor, Meng Ze would give him a favor to shut him up because the Wei Mansion was a relative of the Duke's Mansion, but if this continued for a long time, how could Meng Ze tolerate it?
After all, if Wei Xiao could be promoted, it would be because of the Ningguo Mansion.
But it was also because Wei Xiao was not a smart man. The false imperial decree that asked him to do things secretly made Ning Fu worried, fearing that he would do something stupid again.
Zong Si said: "The imperial edict may not necessarily be false."
After being reminded by him, Ning Fu thought of Meng Yuan, and suddenly realized that Meng Yuan was secretly sent by Emperor Jingwen to control the flood. He then asked Emperor Jingwen for manpower and Wei Xiao was appointed.
After receiving the secret order, Wei Xiao was secretly instructed to do something through oral instructions. When Wei Xiao saw the imperial edict and that the person sent was someone close to Emperor Jingwen, he naturally did not doubt the oral instructions.
To put it bluntly, this oral order is without any evidence or proof, and it will be difficult to investigate in the future, not to mention how many people from Meng Che and Meng Yuan will intervene in the trial of Wei Xiao.
Ning Fu couldn't help but look at Zong Si again. She was afraid that he had already figured out that there was no need to fake the imperial edict and that he said those things just to please her.
Zong Si understood what she was thinking and said, "If you want me to go, I will definitely go."
He wasn't trying to cheer her up.
He would do everything for her.
Ningfu just looked into the house. Mu Ruoheng was sorting the herbs and Yaoyao was eavesdropping.
Mu Ruoheng's expression showed that he obviously knew her plan.
Nymph pondered for a moment, then stood up and walked in.
"Fourth Miss, please think carefully about what you want to tell Wei Xiao," said Mu Ruoheng.
"The Sixth Prince tampered with the examiners for this year's college entrance examination. The genius doctor can ask Wei Xiao to go to Chaozhou to find a talented man named Zhang Heng, and have Wei Xiao settle him in Beijing." Ning Fu thought for a moment and said.
This is exactly what Meng Ze did. Even if he wanted to clarify in the future, it would be difficult for Meng Ze to clear the suspicion. He arranged Zhang Heng into the ranks of examiners in order to open a back door for his own people. In his previous life, Prince Xuan's Mansion also made it convenient for him in this matter, so nothing happened.
And Wei Xiao was only looking for someone for him. If he didn't know Meng Ze's plan, he wouldn't be guilty of the death penalty.
As for how to deal with Wei Xiao, there is no need to rush.
Mu Ruoheng glanced at Zong Si. The man was not surprised by this. He might have heard about it before.
However, a few days later, the matter of Nymph's robbery began to become clear.
The crime was blamed on Wei Xiao's concubine, Li. Li bore a grudge against her and wanted to find a man to destroy her, but unfortunately she failed. After the incident was exposed, she committed suicide.
"I'm afraid she holds a grudge against my fourth sister because she didn't allow her to enter the Wei Mansion before." Wei Xiao said sanctimoniously, "Li has always been impatient and petty. She even slandered me, saying that I forcibly took away a woman. I'm afraid she holds an even greater grudge against my fourth sister."
The nymph looked at his face.
Li died and the whereabouts of the child were unknown, but at this moment, there was no sadness on his face. His eyes were filled with uncontrollable joy and yearning for power.
Both heartless and selfish.
In her previous life, she actually thought he was a good husband.
Ning Fu realized belatedly that she and Sister Ran had not met very often since they got married in her previous life, and Sister Ran must have suffered a lot because of him.
This is how the outcome of the matter was determined.
Ning Ran was naturally happy that Li was dead. "She wanted to climb over my head before, but now she has ended up like this."
Ningfu's mood was a little complicated. She just felt that this world was cruel and a life was gone just like that.
Ning Ran paused and said, "But what about the child?"
Without waiting for Ning Fu's reply, she sighed and said, "Forget it, the Wei Mansion doesn't care about it, so why should I worry about it?"
Ning Ran rarely shows such a kind heart, and sympathizes with others even less often. However, as a mother, she cannot bear to see her children suffer.
Nymph also sent people to look for the child, but after hearing that the child was adopted by a farmer, she did not stay any longer.
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Not long after, Wei Xiao's official position was promoted half a level.
People in power feel like they are basking in the spring breeze. When they see Ning Yu in the court, they no longer behave as humble as before, but act as if they have not seen him and flatter other people.
Seeing Wei Xiao's attitude, Ning Yu couldn't help but frown and worry about his own sister.
This is especially true at home.
That’s exactly what Wei Xiao is like.
The maid that Wei Xiao liked had already gone to bed with him early on. The two of them had no scruples during the day. The woman's moans had been heard by countless servants in the mansion.
The woman held him in her arms and treated him like the sky, and Wei Xiao enjoyed it immensely.
What's more, he was slapping Ning Ran in the face on purpose.
Now that he has hooked up with Meng Ze, the Duke's Mansion is nothing. He no longer wants to please Ning Ran.
Ning Ran just closed the door and didn't care at all.
However, good fortune does not come alone. Not long after, Wei Xiao was chosen by Meng Yuan to go to Chaozhou to control the flood, and Lu Xingzhi also accompanied him.
After giving him the secret order, Eunuch Sheng smiled and said, "In addition to controlling the flood, there is another thing that needs you to do. You can go to Chaozhou to find a talented man named Zhang Heng. Now that the palace examination is approaching, it's time to prepare."
"I will certainly live up to your majesty's trust." Wei Xiao said, suppressing the ecstasy in his heart.
As long as this matter is done well, there is no need to worry about my future. The fact that the Third Prince chose me to manage the water and the Emperor chose me to do things shows that they both value me very much.
Wei Xiao has always believed that he is a talented person, but he has just been unlucky. Now is a good time for him to turn things around.
When Ning Ran saw him, his demeanor was completely different from before. He looked more like a powerful official.
Ning Ran was too lazy to pay attention to him.
Wei Xiao said coldly: "This is the last time I will tolerate you. If you still dare to treat me like this after I come back, I will divorce you!"
Ning Ran said calmly: "Even if a pheasant flies onto a branch, it can never turn into a phoenix."
"Just wait and see how I will trample your brother under my feet in the future." Wei Xiao said harshly, his tone full of hatred.
Ning Ran's expression changed slightly, and then she sneered. It was just as she expected. He was so arrogant just because he had gained a little power.
I don’t know what kind of mood I will be in in the future when I find out that the Duke’s Mansion also has the support of Prince Xuan’s Mansion. Ning Ran is looking forward to seeing Wei Xiao’s look of regret and fear.
It is said that Lu Xingzhi was also involved in flood control this time.
Lu Xingzhi was not unfamiliar with Chaozhou. In his previous life, he died in Chaozhou, together with Meng Yuan.
The day before leaving, Ning Fu came to the Lu Mansion.
She came with Madam Ning. Madam Ning and Madam Lu went to the front yard, leaving an opportunity for the younger generation to reminisce about the past.
The two hadn't seen each other for some time. When they met from time to time, they didn't feel awkward, but after not seeing each other for a while, they felt a little restrained.
"Fourth Miss." Lu Xingzhi eased the atmosphere for her.
"I haven't seen you come to the Duke's Mansion for a while. You are going to Chaozhou tomorrow, so I'll come and see you off." Ning Fu said carefully.
When Lu Xingzhi heard the first half of the sentence, he couldn't help feeling a little bitter.
Perhaps she was sure that he didn't like her, so she behaved more properly and politely in front of him, for fear of displeasing him.
Afu is a very sensitive woman. She can sense any slight change in someone's attitude towards her, but she doesn't want to trouble others, so she will take the initiative to stay away from them.
"Thank you, Fourth Miss." Lu Xingzhi's heart was very soft. She was somewhat attached to him, perhaps because of their time together some time ago, or perhaps because they were both reborn.
"I went to pray for your safety yesterday." Ning Fu thought for a moment and then said, "I went there only as a friend, Mr. Lu, don't worry."
Lu Xingzhi smiled bitterly in his heart. Now that she was so sensible, wasn't that exactly what he wanted to see?
"The fourth lady is an excellent lady-in-waiting."
"Even if Mr. Lu doesn't like me, there is no need to describe me as a good person here." Ning Fu joked.
Lu Xingzhi couldn't help but feel a little dazed, and then he denied it in his heart, no, he liked her very much, but he smiled and said: "Fourth Miss will meet someone who treats you very well."
Nymph said: "Mr. Lu, you don't have to worry about me anymore. Just live a good life in this world and don't have to work so hard."
Just as Lu Xingzhi was about to speak, he heard someone report: "The prince is here."
Before anyone could lead him, he had already walked over by himself.
"I heard that Xingzhi is going to Chaozhou tomorrow, so I came here to see you off." Zong Si said lightly.
Lu Xingzhi knew him very well. He came to the Lu Mansion only because Ning Fu came to the Lu Mansion. He didn't want Afu to be alone with him, so after hearing that she came to the Lu Mansion, he hurried over after coming out of the palace.
"I have a connection with Chaozhou, and the floods in Chaozhou occur every year. Sooner or later, a way to control them will have to be found. I happen to be somewhat interested, so I will go and take a look with His Highness the Third Prince." Lu Xingzhi said.
"Xingzhi has always been prudent in his work." Zong Si looked at him and said with a mysterious tone, "He is more experienced than most important officials in the court."
Lu Xingzhi said calmly: "Just think of it as a gift from nature. Isn't that also true of the prince?"
As they looked at each other, they seemed to understand something from each other's eyes.
Ning Fu gave Zong Si a warning look, telling him not to bully others by taking advantage of his power.
Zong Si retracted his gaze and said no more. There was a way to asserting sovereignty. If he acted too strong, Nymph would definitely be disgusted by her personality.
He just stood beside Nymph and did not interrupt, but his gesture was obvious enough.
Madam Ning and Madam Lu, who were in the room, also came out when they heard that the prince had arrived.
Mrs. Lu was still polite, but Mrs. Ning's mood at this moment was quite complicated.
But no one expected that the prince would be so bold as to challenge Xingzhi, his engaged partner.
I don't know how this evil scene came to be. It was clearly said before that Sanlang of Prince Xuan's Mansion has always been the most rational person, but now it seems that he is not rational at all.
The number of times I go to the Duke's Mansion is no different from going back to my own home.
Madam Ning recalled that when Princess Xuan met her, her attitude was extremely nice, as if she was afraid of offending her.
"Madam Ning, Madam Lu." Zong Si bowed and saluted.
Madam Ning collected her thoughts and said, "When Xingzhi leaves the capital this time, the prince can go with him."
When Emperor Jingwen went to Chaozhou this time, he wanted to know how the Chaozhou officials acted, so he did not make it public and arranged for them to go there secretly. Even Mrs. Lu did not know about Lu Xingzhi's mission outside the capital.
"I did not participate in this mission. I just returned to Beijing not long ago and have no plans to leave Beijing for the time being." Zong Si said in a very friendly manner.
Madam Ning's mood became more and more complicated. Since this trip was not in the capital, the prince might become more rampant. When he met Afu, he would only become more bolder.
Especially in the past few times, every time I saw Zong Si, he was dressed up carefully.
Sozaburo is a handsome man, and Afu may not be able to resist his deliberate seduction.
Madam Ning couldn't stand it any more. The clothes from Hongxiu Pavilion were like free. They were constantly moving to the Duke's Mansion. Who could stand such a son-in-law?
Madam Ning thought that she had to find an opportunity to have a good talk with him and try to persuade him to wake up.
What's the point of thinking about someone else's future daughter-in-law all day long?
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