When they arrived at the front yard, Mrs. Liu had already arrived, being held up by the nanny, Wang Ma, and the maids beside her. She had been feeling weak and lack of energy for some reason in the past few days. Coupled with today's fright, she felt that her feet were no longer hers. , saw Ning Jiaxin and Jia Ming walking over, holding hands with one another and holding them tightly.
Aunt Zhang rushed towards her daughter. When Aunt Wen saw that the children were beside the old lady, she moved over to support the old lady. She was already very close to the old lady. Ning Jiayin looked at her aunt and gave her a A small reassuring smile.
Aunt Wen usually knew what her daughter was capable of, but she didn't like to show off her strength. Seeing her calm face now, she felt relieved.
Immediately afterwards, the second aunt Bai Shi also arrived with her aunt and maid, her face full of hesitation and uneasiness. When Jiawang saw his mother, he quickly let go of his grandmother's hand and rushed over. After all, he was a five or six-year-old child.
Mrs. Wu from the third bedroom also arrived with her mother-in-law and maid. The third uncle has been married for more than two years and has no children. The third aunt is now more than five months pregnant, with a slightly bulging belly. The maid beside her is very careful.
The leader was a tall man with a beard.
"Pass the Emperor's oral message!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the courtyard knelt down.
"Ning Youlin, the master of the East Palace, failed to teach the prince well, which caused the prince to make repeated mistakes and commit unforgivable responsibilities. Now his official position is taken away, and the family property is confiscated. The three brothers of the Ning family are sentenced to life in the army and cannot return to office. Enter the official position."
The sudden change was like a thunderbolt from the blue, shocking everyone in the Ning family. Their faces were pale and their eyes were blank and empty. They were fine in the morning, but after a while they became like this.
Only Ning Jiayin was extremely happy in her heart. The men of the Ning family were not beheaded and the women did not have to enter the priesthood. This was already the best result.
There was just something flashing through her mind. She wanted to grab it but it was gone in an instant.
There was only a moment of silence, and suddenly a low and suppressed cry came from one direction. Then the cry became more and more loud, and gradually filled the entire courtyard. The tall man looked impatient: "The Protector of the Country is because of you." The fourth lady’s kindness begged the emperor to save you, otherwise you still don’t know what your fate will be.” This means that this ending is already the best, so why are you crying.
At this time, an officer and soldier came to report: "The eldest son and the second son of the Ning family were taken away together after they complained for their father on the street."
When Ms. Liu heard the news, she shouted "Er," and finally couldn't hold on anymore and fainted.
My father is the prince's grand master, and my second uncle is the prefect of Changling County. My third uncle has been fond of solving cases since he was a child and is now a Dali Zheng. When my father and third uncle were taken away on the street, they must have been seen by my eldest brother and my second brother. Usually my father Teach them to be loyal and patriotic, and to act with caution. They must have felt that their father was wronged when they saw him, so they clashed with the official. Ning Jiayin could only make a general guess, but did not know the specific situation.
But now that we know the result process, it doesn't matter.
"Mother, mother..." Ning Jiaxin and Jia Ming rushed to her and shouted hurriedly. The maid and her mother-in-law were also confused, and the scene was chaotic for a moment.
The old lady looked at this chaotic scene, poked the ground hard with the crutch in her hand, and let out a long sigh.
Ning Jiayin pushed aside the crowd and walked to Madam Liu. She held up her hand and secretly tested her pulse. She suppressed the shock in her heart and persuaded: "Second sister, Jiaming, my mother is just too tired. It doesn't matter. You guys do not Cry."
After hearing her words, the two siblings raised their tearful heads to look at her at the same time. Seeing her nodding solemnly, they gradually stopped crying.
Another shorter officer and soldier then raised his voice and said: "You stay where you are and don't make any noise. We will clear the property immediately."
Mrs. Liu didn't wake up, so the old lady ordered Mrs. Wang next to Mrs. Liu to get the account books. After hearing the order, Mrs. Wang hurried away with her two maids.
At this time, the officers and soldiers had gathered together the silver notes, jewelry and gold they had found, and my mother also brought the property account books with her maid.
The short officers and soldiers immediately ordered people to start counting.
At this time, Mrs. Liu had woken up leisurely, looked at everything in front of her and closed her eyes heavily.
Ning Jiayin held her hand and whispered in her ear: "Mom, money is something external to the body. It is important to take care of yourself."
Yes, money is something external to the body, and this is the best ending for now. Liu, who comes from a wealthy family, naturally understands this, but her husband and son have been taken away, how can she accept it all at once.
After waiting excruciatingly for about two hours, the officers and soldiers finally verified the title deeds of all property.
The tall officer waved his hand and said loudly: "I will give you one hour to pack your clothes and luggage and leave quickly. We are going to seal the hospital."
Leave, yes, they are the family members of the guilty minister, so of course they are not qualified to live here anymore.
But where to go after leaving, everyone was at a loss, and couldn't help but fell into sadness again, and their steps were extremely heavy.
The old lady poked the ground with her cane again and said hoarsely: "Leave first and then talk about it. There will always be a way. If you can't stand this, how can you live in the future?"
When the old lady walked out of Ning Mansion with the whole family looking sad, her footsteps stopped. She wanted to turn around and look at the place where she had lived for decades, but she resisted. What would happen if she saw it? What her son said came to mind again. Can her son and grandchildren come back?
The door of the once-prominent Ning family slowly closed, and the officers and soldiers affixed the seal.
Both sides of Xingfu Alley were already filled with people, some were silent, some were sighing, some were talking loudly, and there were even some who were gloating about the misfortune and adding insult to injury.
The Ning family is finished now!
No matter how prominent you are, what's the use, once you are disliked by the emperor, it's over.
It was from Yuntan to the bottom!
After hearing this, Ning Jiayin quietly walked to her grandmother and helped her: "Grandma, people in the world are used to flattering others and putting others down. Grandma, don't take it to heart."
The old lady clapped her hand happily: "Grandma is so old, she has never seen anything, and she still needs you to explain it."
Then the old lady raised her voice: "They are all people who eat royal food. Who can guarantee that they will have a smooth life?"
The person who had just added insult to injury walked away in despair, and the people who were holding back their thoughts to see the joke also lowered their heads in shame. No one living here is a fool, and no one can guarantee that their children and grandchildren will always be successful.
At this time, a carriage came from the opposite direction. Everyone turned around when they heard the sound and saw that it was from the old Protector's Mansion. The carriage stopped in front of the Ning Mansion, and a person stepped out of the carriage. Some people recognized it as the old Protector's Mansion. The great butler.
I saw the butler respectfully walked up to the old lady: "Old madam, the Duke asked me to inform the old lady that the house in the west of the city has been tidied up. Although it is a little small, it is still clean. The old lady has been wronged. "
The Duke of Guo was actually protecting them, and everyone's hearts were tumbling. When did the Duke of Guo and the Ning family become so close?
This great gift is a timely help. Choosing to come at this moment shows that the Duke of Guo is very considerate.
The old lady bowed in the direction of the Duke's house and said, "Thank you, Lord!" Then she said to the housekeeper, "I have to endure this. I can only repay this great kindness one day!"
The first steward saluted again: "You're welcome, madam. The Duke said that no matter how great the friendship is, it is not as important as the life of the young master. Please lead the old lady over now."
The housekeeper forced the old lady to get into the carriage, and the old lady called the eldest lady and the third lady, who were supported by the maid, to get into the carriage as well.
The chief steward sat on the carriage outside. Li Fugen, the chief steward of the Ning Mansion, stepped forward and solemnly thanked her, then followed the old lady outside the carriage.
