Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 521 Extra: Sympathizing with a man will bring bad luck for a lifetime

Ning Zhiwei said to establish a cabinet, but he did not say to let Zhou Hongye join the cabinet.

From the very beginning, he was tricked.

Moreover, Zhou Hongye does not have as much experience in local governance as Shengxia, so he may not win.

Once Zhou Hongye leaves the center, how many people will be willing to continue to follow him? How much control will he have left over the court?

Three years may seem short, but it can change a lot of things.

"He just thinks too much."

Human greed is endless. Once they have power, they want more power.

Not only do they want to be powerful themselves, they also want to pass on this wealth to their descendants.

Rong Jing snorted coldly, "The scholars and the emperor rule the world together? That's really a bit too much to think about."

The little girl was a little worried, "Mother, aren't you worried that he will rebel in the southwest?"

Ning Zhi smiled and said, "It took three years for a scholar to rebel and fail. In terms of his status in the hearts of scholars, your father is much better than him. Your father is the spiritual leader of the scholars in the world."

Although Zhou Hongye is talented, he has not passed the imperial examination and is not from an orthodox background. How can the arrogant literati respect him?

Rong Jing is different. He is the only one who has won the top six places in the imperial examination in hundreds of years. This is the orthodoxy and he will be respected by everyone.

The most important thing in rebellion is military power, and all the military power in the world is controlled by Ning Zhiwei.

The little girl understood, "Aren't you afraid that he will cheat?"

Ning Zhiwei laughed, "As long as it can produce results and benefit the people, I will be more than happy."

No matter what means are used, she only looks at the results.

It's not that the little girl didn't understand, Ning Zhiwei broke down the truth and explained it to her bit by bit until she understood.

"Minghui, I was able to suppress these court officials when I was alive, but after I am gone, you will have to rely on yourself. You have a lot to learn."

The Crown Princess is still young, and no matter how smart she is, she has her limits. "Then you can live a few more years, live a hundred years, and outlive them all."

Ning Zhiwei called Shengxia to the palace and told her about the bet. Shengxia's eyes lit up and her fighting spirit burned.

Shengxia rolled her eyes and asked, "Can we ask for help?"

"can."

Countless thoughts have been running through Shengxia's mind, "What if I win?"

Ning Zhiwei's lips curled up. "He personally wrote an article praising you, and emphasized that the world should not be defined by gender, but by ability."

As soon as these words came out, Shengxia became full of fighting spirit and rubbed her hands together, "Okay, okay, I will definitely win. I want to spread this article all over the world."

This is of extraordinary significance. Politically speaking, it is also a new breakthrough. The time has come to prove ourselves.

As soon as the bet was made, the court officials began to talk about it, saying all kinds of things.

Some thought it was ridiculous, some thought it was interesting, and some accused Shengxia of overestimating her own abilities by competing with the resourceful Mr. Zhou. Could she win?

The parties involved were very calm and each went about their business, making full preparations for the gambling game.

Zhou Hongye seemed calm, but he was actually quite nervous. He cared too much about the result.

So, he consulted many people and even invited several sisters from the Ning family to his home for a drink.

During the meal, he asked Ning Si about farming. Ning Si is now the Minister of Agriculture, in charge of the country's agriculture, mulberry and water conservancy. She gave him a thick book of farming materials.

Ning Liu is now in charge of Qixia Villa. He humbly asked Ning Liu for advice and also received a treasure book.

He also asked his wife for advice on doing business and got a secret of doing business.

With these, he will be able to make up for his shortcomings and take the lead.

He didn't know that these people turned around and gave one to Shengxia.

You have it, I have it, everyone has it, it's fair, right?

On the day of his departure, he looked at his wife with worried eyes, "Wen Yin, I should have stayed with you to welcome the arrival of the child, but I... I was too selfish."

Ning Wenyin was pregnant, so it was impossible for her to go to the southwest with him. She stayed in Beijing to take care of the baby. "You are sometimes too bookish. Forget it. Now that things have come to this, you should work hard and fight for your dreams. Don't worry, I will take good care of myself."

She said it nicely, but she was complaining in her heart, wondering where he got the courage to make a bet with the emperor. Ning Zhiwei had never lost before.

He was in the game but didn't know the situation, but she would not point it out for fear of ruining Ning Zhiwei's plan.

As a man, what's wrong with a little suffering? Sympathizing with a man will bring bad luck for life.

Zhou Hongye felt even more guilty. "If you have any problems, go to the emperor. The emperor will protect you."

Ning Wenyin's mouth twitched. He was really a very contradictory and complicated person. If you asked who in the world he trusted the most, it must be Ning Zhiwei.

However, his political views are not in line with others.

"understood."

The couple said goodbye reluctantly, their hearts filled with reluctance.

Zhou Weiyu pulled her husband over and said, "Brother, take care of yourself. You are my only brother."

As for a sister-in-law who is not considerate and unwilling to protect her, it is better not to have her.

Zhou Hongye nodded slightly, "You guys should take care of yourselves and keep a low profile. I am far away in the southwest and cannot protect you."

Zhou Weiyu's eyes were red. She had always been protected under her brother's wings.

Now that he was going to the southwest, without her family to rely on, she felt very anxious.

"Brother, you are going to the southwest alone without a woman to take care of you. I am really worried. My cousin is smart and kind-hearted. She is the most considerate and suitable to serve you."

Chu Yun smiled and said charmingly, "It is my blessing to be able to serve Master Zhou."

Zhou Hongye closed his eyes. These were all troublesome guys. This was not just giving her a concubine, it was clearly placing a chess piece in his backyard, which was connected to several powerful families, forming a huge network of relationships.

Ning Wenyin sneered, "I didn't even know you had a habit of pimping."

This made several people blush. Zhou Weiyu felt embarrassed and annoyed. "How can you say that? Logically, this should be your responsibility as a wife. If you can't go with him, you should find someone to take care of my brother so that he doesn't have to worry."

"You failed in your duty, and I made up for it for you. Why don't you appreciate it? Women should be generous."

Ning Wenyin looked at her sister-in-law and smiled. "Of course I appreciate it. I will ask someone to go to the brothel and redeem a few famous prostitutes and send them to your house to make my brother-in-law more charming."

Lord Qian's eyes lit up. A famous prostitute? Ever since he married Zhou Weiyu, he no longer visited brothels. He also dismissed all his concubines and kept himself very clean.

Zhou Weiyu's face changed drastically, she was shocked and angry, "What did you say?"

Ning Wenyin said with a smile, "You failed in your duty, and I made up for it for you. You should thank me. Women should be generous."

She returned the words exactly as they were said, saying that she didn't understand the principle of not doing to others what you don't want others to do to you, and she deserved to be abused.

Zhou Weiyu was very jealous, so she couldn't stand this and burst into tears on the spot. "Brother, look, she's bullying me."

Zhou Hongye didn't want to get involved in the women's war, but Zhou Weiyu refused to let him go.

"My wife is pregnant and has a bad temper. The doctor said that she needs to be coaxed. Sister, your last name is Zhou, so you must hope that the heir of the Zhou family will be born smoothly. Just be patient and give in to your sister-in-law."

Zhou Yuwei's face was distorted with anger, "But, I feel bad."

Zhou Hongye said, "You'll get used to it."

Zhou Yuwei: ...Is this human language? !