Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 167 We are engaged!

Rong Jing turned his gaze and immediately became gentle, "I'm coming."

These three simple words do not mention the hard work of overcoming difficulties day and night along the way.

He was unparalleled in grace, majestic yet noble, and immediately outshined everyone else. The Lu brothers couldn't help but feel ashamed of themselves.

Ning Zhiwei chuckled, "Glad that you're here, go in and pay your respects to the old lady."

"it is good."

Rong Jing walked past the Lu family as if no one was around, approaching them step by step, with a smile gradually showing on his face.

The two walked into the courtyard side by side. Master Lu stared at them blankly and suddenly grabbed the Ning family guard, "Who is he?"

The guard rolled his eyes at him, "You don't even know him? Lord Rong Jingrong, former Dali Temple Minister, the eldest princess's son."

The Lu family members gasped. It was actually him, the top scholar in the imperial examination who won the top six places. He was the literary star in the hearts of countless people and a role model for his peers.

Everyone knows his name, but no one says that he is so good-looking.

Marshal Lu couldn't help but look towards the yard, "It turned out to be him, he really lives up to his reputation."

Master Lu was in a state of confusion. Although Rong Jing only appeared for a short while, he crushed a group of people.

"What is his relationship with Princess Jingning?" He looked very familiar.

The guard said sternly, "This is not your business."

The Lu family members looked at each other and started to make plans secretly.

Madam Ning was still ill and did not let Rong Jing in. Rong Jing just bowed at the door and said, "Junior Rong Jing pays his respects to the old lady. I hope the old lady will recover soon."

Inside the room, a group of female members of the Ning family were standing by the bed, looking at the door with some curiosity. Why was Rong Jing here?

Madam Ning was half lying on the bed, and she said weakly, "It's Lord Rong. Where are you from? Where are you going?"

Rong Jing cupped his hands and said, "I'm coming from the capital, heading to the northwest. We'll go together. Madam, just call me A Jing. We're a family."

Everyone in the inner room fell silent, and Madam Ning's voice was a little confused, "A family?"

Rong Jing was even more puzzled, "Didn't Zhiwei tell you?"

"what's up?"

Rong Jing looked at Ning Zhiwei beside him, his eyes flashing, "Before my late mother passed away, she arranged for Zhiwei and I to spend our lives together. We have an engagement..."

Everyone in the inner room was shocked. "What? Is this true?"

Madam Ning was so shocked that she sat up, "Zhiwei, is this true?"

Ning Zhiwei sighed silently in her heart, but her face remained unchanged. "Really, I was so busy that I forgot about it. I had thought I would report it to my elders when I got to the northwest."

The women of the Ning family looked at each other, somewhat at a loss.

In fact, it was Ning Zhiwei who forgot. How could she, who was so meticulous, forget? She deliberately didn't say it.

At this critical juncture, there is only one task, which is to return to the Northwest safely.

Her identity is sensitive; she is the head of the Ning family, and her marriage affects all aspects of the family.

She didn't want to make it public until she had made arrangements.

Rong Jing looked at her deeply and said, "Madam Ning, this is my late mother's decision. I plan to get married after I finish my three years of mourning for my mother. Please allow me."

There is a three-year buffer and everything that needs to be arranged has been made.

Madam Ning had mixed emotions. "Just make your decision. I'm old and won't interfere in young people's affairs."

Ning Zhiwei could hear Madam Ning's dissatisfaction, but she didn't explain much. Some things can only be figured out by yourself. "Okay, you take a rest first. Call me if you need anything."

The two returned to Ning Zhiwei's residence. Rong Jing didn't look at them for long, and asked softly, "Is there anything to eat?"

"Haven't you eaten yet? Shaoyao, have someone cook you a bowl of noodles. This is the quickest way."

Rong Jing added, "Elements of facet."

Ning Zhiwei glanced at him. Is he going to mourn for the eldest princess?

"Yes." Shaoyao stepped out.

Ning Zhiwei took out some cakes and said, "Eat something first to fill your stomach."

Rong Jing picked a piece to eat at random and hesitated for a moment, "Did I... ruin your plan?"

Could Ning Zhiwei not see his secret thoughts that he wanted to make known to the world? "It's okay, you will know it sooner or later. I didn't hide it on purpose, but this is the wrong time."

She didn't explain much, just said, "I am the head of the Ning family, but my child will not inherit the position of head of the family. Sooner or later, he will return to the direct lineage of the Ning family."

The position of the head of the Ning family is more of a responsibility. He has to support the life and death, honor and disgrace of an entire family. He has to weigh every step repeatedly and think hard, which is really tiring.

She was not attached to power. As long as there was a more outstanding son in the Ning family to take over this responsibility, she would retire immediately.

Rong Jing looked at the fatigue in her eyes and felt a little distressed. "I understand that the higher you stand, the greater the responsibility. Now it is the Ning family that needs you."

He understood her and understood her deeply. Ning Zhiwei just felt a little more relaxed. In front of others, she was the head of the family and was responsible for everyone. She dared not show the slightest bit of vulnerability. It was very tiring to be tense for a long time.

She is a human being, not a god, and she also has moments of weakness.

"How did you get here? What's the situation in the capital?"

Rong Jing looked at her, and his anxious heart finally settled down. He felt very at ease. He boldly reached out his hand and gently held her hand. She did not refuse, and he was delighted.

"The capital is in chaos. Prime Minister Duan made every effort to ensure that the Sixth Prince ascended the throne. The Fifth Prince escaped from the capital with the help of his uncle's family..."

Ning Zhiwei shook his head slightly. Letting the tiger go back to the mountains would only cause endless troubles and chaos.

Rong Jing didn't explain how he got here, but asked, "What's the situation at the Lu family?"

Ning Zhiwei raised an eyebrow, "I want to annex the Ning family through marriage."

A cold light flashed in Rong Jing's eyes, "Wishful thinking."

Ning Zhiwei picked up a piece of dessert and ate it. "Mingzhou borders the northwest. The eldest son of the Lu family is a good partner. I want Qinghe, Qingyun, and Baiyun counties. I also want the border defense map of the Lu family's army."

Rong Jing raised a smile, "Border defense map? This is easy, I have it."

Ning Zhiwei couldn't believe her ears. This was top secret information. "What? You have it?"

Rong Jing pointed to his head and said, "Yes, the border maps of all parts of the country and the military situation of each station are all in my mind. I used to serve the late emperor, and I heard the Minister of War mention it, and I wrote it down."

He has a photographic memory and can remember things after just one look.

Ning Zhiwei: ...Awesome!

The steaming noodles came up and Rong Jing ate them hurriedly, obviously he was really hungry.

Suddenly, a servant reported, "Marshal Lu is here with his troops, and he wants to capture the imperial criminal, Rong Jing."

Ning Zhiwei: ...

Rong Jing's eyes turned cold. Was he deliberately trying to stir up trouble after hearing about their engagement and disrupting the Lu family's wishful thinking?

You don't really think that he has lost his power, his official position has been demoted and he is now a commoner who can be bullied at will, right?

He took out an official seal and said, "You came just in time. I was just looking for something for him to do and he came to me on his own initiative."

Ning Zhiwei took a glance and was stunned for a moment, "Governor of Gansu and Shaanxi?!"