Even though Chen Sheng had a general idea in mind, he was still greatly shocked to hear Ning Shaoyuan say it in person.
He opened his mouth, then asked with difficulty, "How can she, a mere woman, take on this role?"
Ning Shaoyuan shook his head: "How could you or I possibly know what our ancestors were thinking? If you could, things wouldn't be like this now."
"Ancestor? Is it the one in the Hall of Longevity?"
"That's right, it's the portrait hanging directly above the main hall where the longevity lamps are placed. He is the ancestor of the Ning family, Ning Que Linyu!"
"Our ancestor is dead, but his spirit has not yet faded. It seems that only Ning Yao knows where he is. If he knew what you had done, do you think he would let you go?"
“The Ning family has strict ancestral rules, and I have repeatedly asked the family members to abide by their duties. However, my own son has made such a big mistake. It is really my fault for failing to educate him properly and I have failed our ancestors.”
"I've come to see you today to sever our final father-son bond. From now on, whatever you do will have nothing to do with me, Ning Shaoyuan!"
When Ning Shaoyuan entered the dark prison, he had a solemn expression on his face, as if he were going to deal with the father of his rebellious son.
When he emerged, he looked utterly defeated, and his former air of otherworldly elegance was gone.
Ning Yao waited at the door the whole time, and she heard the conversation inside the dark cell clearly.
She was astonished by Ning Shaoyuan's status in the Ning family, and even more shocked by his words: "Although our ancestor is dead, his spirit has not faded."
He even knew that only Ning Yao knew where Ning Que Lin Yu was now.
Ning Yao pursed her lips. No matter how shocking the remarks she heard, she could accept them.
Because that really happened, and it makes perfect sense.
Ning Shaoyuan looked up at the girl in front of him, opened his mouth and said, "Girl, for my sake, don't let him suffer."
This is a father's prayer.
Ning Yao originally planned to torture Chen Sheng enough before taking his life.
But now she has changed her mind.
Chen Sheng... no, Ning Wensheng.
Ning Shaoyuan abandoned Ning Wensheng, but the evil he had done was irreversible.
People should look forward and not dwell on the past.
Ning Yao nodded: "Granddaughter promises you."
Ning Shaoyuan, holding an umbrella, walked towards the city lord's mansion, the heavy rain continuing all the way.
The old man moved slowly, but he took one step at a time until he finally disappeared into the rain.
Ning Yao found Ning Shaoyuan and gave him a small bottle.
"These are his ashes."
Ning Shaoyuan was stunned for a moment, and then reached out to take it, holding it tightly in his hand without saying a word.
From a father's perspective, Ning Yao could understand his feelings right now.
After thinking for a moment, she said, "He left behind a daughter, who was born to Yun Xiang and Nan Shan. Now that the restrictions on Yun Xiang City have been lifted, his family has gone there to find their relatives."
Ning Shaoyuan suddenly looked up, his cloudy eyes gradually turning red.
Ning Yao continued, "His grudges and entanglements with Aunt Nanshan were ultimately his fault. Their daughter, Lingyu, was abandoned for more than ten years because of this. If you feel bad, you can go and see them, mother and daughter."
Ning Shaoyuan murmured, "Lingyu? The capital?"
"Yes, the Prince Duan's residence in the capital. Aunt Nanshan has a younger sister who married Prince Duan."
Ning Shaoyuan quickly wiped his eyes: "Thank you, girl."
Ning Yao felt a mix of emotions and didn't know what to say.
——
After spending a few days in Songyang City, Ning Yao decided to head to her next destination.
"Tianyun Sect? You want to go to Tianyun Sect?" Ning Shaoyuan asked, frowning.
Ning Yao nodded: "This incident was orchestrated by the Tianyun Sect, which also shows that the people of the Tianyun Sect are not benevolent. Keeping them around will only bring trouble."
Xiao Yuanhuai said softly, "The Tianyun Sect is located on Tianyun Mountain, and Tianyun Mountain is in..."
Where?
"In Moon City!"
Ning Yao frowned: "Yuecheng? Second Brother and... Second Brother and the others are fighting in Yuecheng."
At this point, Xiao Yuanhuai looked puzzled: "I don't understand. Although Yuecheng is an important border city, it has always been very stable. This is partly due to the governance of local officials, but more importantly, it is because of the existence of the Tianyun Sect on Tianyun Mountain outside Yuecheng."
"Although the Tianyun Sect does not belong to the imperial court, it has never participated in the court's disputes, and has even had the experience of preventing friction between Yuecheng and other cities."
"Logically speaking, the battle of Yuecheng should not be so difficult this time, but judging from the last time we went to Licheng to transport supplies, the situation in Yuecheng is not good."
"Given what the Tianyun Sect has done this time, I suspect that this war is most likely related to the Tianyun Sect!"
Ning Yao's expression instantly turned much uglier. If the people of Tianyun Sect deliberately provoked a war, with their methods, those mortal soldiers who relied on real swords and spears to fight would be no match for them.
With Shen Ci'an and Ning Jin also there, if it was truly intentional, Ning Yao couldn't imagine the dire situation Yuecheng was in right now.
"Go to Moon City!"
——
The two groups separated at the gate of Songyang City. Lin Qingyu and Zhou Kui led their troops back to Nanjiang City, while Ning Yao and the others headed to Yuecheng.
Ning Shaoyuan went to the capital alone.
Ning Yao didn't say anything, but spurred the horse on and galloped towards Yuecheng.
To get to Moon City, you don't need to cross the Kunlun Mountains; instead, head southeast.
The group consisted of Ning Yao, Hua Yan, and Xiao Yuanhuai, the master and servant.
On the day I left, the little divine tree in the Thousand Illusions Secret Realm trembled slightly, as if it had become more energetic.
Not far behind Ning Yao and the others, a figure followed at a distance that was neither too close nor too far.
It followed closely until it reached the outskirts of Moon City before disappearing from sight.
The gates of Moon City were tightly closed, and the land dozens of miles outside the city was covered in a dark brown color.
You could smell a strong, nauseating stench of blood from afar.
Ning Yao and her group all looked grim.
The city wall was also stained red with blood, and after being baked by the high temperature, it has become mottled and patchy.
The city gate also bore the marks of swords and knives.
Everything indicated that a fierce battle had recently taken place on this land.
People on the city wall could see the horses galloping in from afar.
Seeing that there were only four people and four horses, and that they appeared so openly, they lowered their guard.
"Who goes there? Moon City is currently in the midst of war. If you have no urgent business, please leave immediately!"
Ning Yao tightened the reins, raised her head and replied sternly, "Ning Yao from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion has come to provide support and requests to meet General Fu!"
Finally, she added, "My second brother, Ning Jin, also escorted grain supplies over here recently!"
Upon hearing that it was the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, the soldiers on the city wall immediately ordered the city gate to be opened and let them into the city.
All the officials of Yuecheng have now died in battle, and General Fu has taken over all of them after his arrival.
The group is now all at the former governor's mansion.
"The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?" Fu Liyuan frowned.
As far as he knew, Ning Wenyi, that old fox, had two daughters and a son, and the son had recently arrived in Yuecheng.
Did he send his daughter along too?
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