After the daughter was treated harshly by her family, everyone knelt down and begged for forgiveness

Chapter 1076 Sincere Apology

The couple looked at each other, and Ning Hanwang replied with a fake smile.

"Yao'er and Madam Mei are not from our clan. Logically speaking, they have no blood relationship with us."

"According to the law, Feng'er's wrongdoing has nothing to do with them. The Emperor has issued an order to seal off the Ning and Mu mansions, but it won't affect them."

"Married women settle down in their husband's family. It's normal not to see them in my residence."

Ning Yunxi remained respectful and continued to ask questions.

"What my father said is absolutely true."

"Why is it that Aunt Pan is nowhere to be seen?"

Ning Hanwang quickly thought of an excuse.

"She had something to do and went back to her hometown."

"According to the law, my concubine was Pan Xiangru, who died young due to illness. Her name was Mi Yu, and she was not registered as a member of the Ning clan."

"Therefore, even if Feng'er makes a mistake and the Emperor punishes her, it will not affect her, and he has no right to order her to return home and await his orders."

Ning Yunxi acted half-believing and half-doubting and raised doubts.

"The Emperor's decree is coming soon. Father will never have the chance to meet and spend time with Aunt Pan. Don't you feel regretful and sad?"

"I heard that you two have a very good relationship. Could it be that these are all rumors?"

Ning Hanwang was pleased and immediately acted affectionately, expressing regret and sighing in bewilderment.

"Ugh."

"I thought it was just a temporary separation, but I never expected it to be a farewell that would last forever. 'Carrying regrets for the rest of my life' captures my feelings at this moment. The emotions are entangled in my heart, and I will never let them go until I die."

"Xi'er only saw my relaxed demeanor and didn't understand the pain in my heart. I held on as a father, but didn't show it on my face. My real intention was not to cause you to worry."

Ning Yunxi complimented casually, a little perfunctorily.

"Yes, Father Dayi."

"I have one more question, Father, do you know where His Royal Highness Prince Li and Lord Xu are?"

At this point, Mu Rong understood what Ning Yunxi meant, and she knew the truth.

Ning Hanwang was unaware and was still pretending.

"Your Highness Prince Li is probably at his residence."

"As for Mr. Xu, he should be busy with official business at this time."

"Why does Xi'er ask this?"

Ning Yunxi's gentle face suddenly turned gloomy, as cold as a chill wind.

"If you could admit your mistakes, I might forgive you, but father chose to lie to me."

"Now that things have come to this, may I ask Father and Mother, how can I ever forgive you?"

Ning Hanwang was shocked when he understood the meaning of the words.

"You...you know everything?!"

He tried his best to defend himself.

"Xi'er, please don't misunderstand me."

"I'm not lying to you."

"I was afraid you wouldn't be able to bear the shock, so I thought about it and decided to tell you slowly later."

"Ever since I adopted you, in the twenty-two years since, I've never thought of deceiving you. I have nothing but affection for you, like blood, a family I cannot part with."

Ning Yunxi pointed it out.

"Will you tell me slowly later?"

"How long does father intend to wait? To trick me into saving you before breaking the bad news?"

Ning Hanwang was impatient.

"No, look at you, you always misinterpret your father's good intentions."

"Xi'er, twenty-two years of family love shouldn't move you. We gave everything we had to raise you. How could you ignore your responsibilities and our friendship?"

Mu Rong reminded in time.

"Master, please ask Mo Wei to scare Xier. You will scare your daughter."

Ning Hanwang reacted, hurriedly restrained his expression, and smiled.

"Oh, yes, yes, ma'am, you are right."

"Xi'er, it's not too late to apologize later. The situation is critical right now. Please try to rescue us first, okay?"

After thinking about it, he realized that his sincerity was not enough, so he put on what he thought was a kind smile and added.

"Good Xi'er, I beg you for your father."

Ning Yunxi responded indifferently.

"Why wait until later to apologize? Why can't you say it right now, father?"

"Could it be that father doesn't want to apologize?"

"You harmed my sister, and not only are you evading responsibility, you're even unwilling to apologize?"

"Father, is it not a temporary solution to delay this?"

Ning Hanwang used his eloquence to try to get away with it.

“It’s definitely not a stopgap measure.”

"I thought so."

"Don't you think we misunderstood and tricked you into helping us? I'm afraid that apologizing now would seem to have ulterior motives."

"Wait until the matter is settled, and then sincerely apologize for your father, confessing all my faults, speaking endlessly, until you are satisfied."

Ning Yunxi sat upright, not smiling.

"At this time, my father was still trying to make excuses, and his words and actions were insincere and dishonest."

"It's hard for me to protect you in this situation."

"Please understand, Father and Mother. I'm worried. I'm afraid my two sisters will come to me in their dreams and blame me for ignoring their suffering and treating the wicked with kindness."

Ning Hanwang was in a dilemma and said nothing.

Mu Rong made up her mind, got up from her seat and knelt down.

"Xi'er, mother begs you to help!"

Ning Yunxi lowered her eyes, looking dignified and majestic.

"Mother, your words of modesty are too great. I really do not deserve them."

"I remember my mother once said, 'Even if the family is completely wiped out, there is no need for my filial piety.'"

"Mother, may I ask, if it weren't for filial piety, why would I save you?"

Mu Rong flatly denied it.

"I never said that."

"Who started this rumor?"

"Xi'er, this person has evil intentions. You must not trust him."

Ning Yunxi said coldly.

"These are the words my mother said when I was trapped on the Bronze Platform. I heard them with my own ears."

"How could Mother not remember?"

Mu Rong tried hard to recall what had happened, but was speechless for a moment.

"me……"

Ning Yunxi was filled with grief and anger, glaring at him.

"You spoke casually and forgot about it the moment you said it, but it hurts me so much that I still remember it!"

"Mother, why don't you want me?"

Recalling the previous conversation, Mu Rong shook her head repeatedly and continued to deny it.

"No, no, no, Xier, please listen to my explanation."

"That's angry talk."

"I thought Emperor Yue was murdered by you, that's why you said those angry words."

"I didn't mean it."

"Xi'er, please forgive your mother."

"I love you with all my heart, silly child, how could I ever want to give you up?"

Ning Yunxi summarized the meaning.

"Mother, are you saying that at the time, you were concerned about your son's safety, which was understandable?"

Mu Rong smiled apologetically, her face full of flattery.

"Yes, yes, that's what I mean."

Ning Yunxi asked a question.

"Then why didn't you ask me today if I was the one who murdered my second brother and framed him for regicide? Why didn't you say something in anger? I'll say it again, you don't need my filial piety?"

"Mother shouldn't beg me. You should blame me now."

"In your opinion, my second brother can't do evil. The only one who can do evil is me."

"Isn't it?"

Mu Rong was blushing and flattering to the utmost.

"of course not."

"Xi'er, you are the most well-behaved, smartest, and kindest child in the family. Daddy and Mommy are all proud of you."

"You are both loyal and filial, kind-hearted and compassionate. Why would I consider you a villain?"

"Even if Feng'er was framed, you are not the villain."

"I know in my heart that you are filial to your elders, loving to your brother, and cherishing to your sister. You are nothing but upright and kind. How could you have any ill intentions?"

Ning Yunxi looked down on him.

"Mother, do you foolishly think that all those years of harsh words and cruel treatment can be wiped out with just a few flattering words?"

Mu Rong was at a loss.

"This……"

Seeing that his wife was unable to cope with the situation, Ning Hanwang gritted his teeth and knelt down heavily.

"Xi'er, Daddy also begs you to lend a hand and save us from this hard time."

"Your mother did do many wrong things in the past, but she didn't mean any harm."

"For every strict mother, there must be a kind father. Only by combining firmness and gentleness can a good child with both virtue and talent be raised, like you."

"Every family is so kind and thoughtful. We are doing this for your own good. I beg you to understand."