The Devious First Daughter

Chapter 95. Skeletons in the pond

The two young ladies from the Lord Protector's Manor respectively became Prince Yi's and the Third Prince's concubines. The news spread throughout the capital. The Lord Protector's Manor had invited relatives and guests for this affair. The road leading to the gate was thronged with visitors.

There were two royal co-consorts from the manor. Since the founding of the country, this was something that had never happened before. Even those relatives who were not closely related to them also came to pay a visit to their house. Those people of the Ning clan who were scattered throughout the capital, were coming in from all directions. Ning Zu'an was not only the Lord Protector, but also the leader of the Ning clan.

Today, they would entertain their relatives and worship their ancestors.

Although it was not the birthplace of the Ning clan, there was a small family temple beside the Lord Protector's Manor, because Ning Zu'an, the leader of the Ning clan, was here. Since it accounted for only a small courtyard, and it was close to the Lord Protector's Manor, the gate of the family temple had never been opened. But today, the front door was wide open.

The servants went to decorate the temple and carried sacrificial offerings in, so that Ning Zu'an could worship the ancestors for a while.

As the legitimate son of Ning Zu'an, Ning Huaiyuan was required to attend such a grand event. Ning Zu'an kicked Ning Huaiyuan severely, and then he had fainted once, due to Madam Ling's matter. He was young and in good health, so he had almost recovered. Although his face seemed to be pale, he still looked quite good.

He was as gentle as he used to be. However, when one looked closer, one could see that there was a hint of darkness in his eyes, when he lowered his head.

As the wife of the clan leader, Madam Ling also got out of the bed, despite her illness. She was seriously ill. Due to Ning Huaiyuan and Ning Yuling's problems, she was hard hit. She was too thin and her face was greenish pale in color. She was by no means in good health.

Probably because she was too thin, she looked gloomy and her eyes were sunken when she looked at the people . Several madams, who were sitting beside her, felt uncomfortable. However, they had to laugh and chat with her. Although Madam Ling did not look good, she could still force out a smile.

They only talked about trivial household affairs, without a mention about Ning Ziyan and Ning Yuling. Meanwhile, they showed their envy of the Third Young Lady and the Fifth Young Lady of the Lord Protector's Manor. This was also the glory of the Ning clan.

In the Bright Frost Garden, Ning Xueyan got up early to dress up. Today, she did not need to be well dressed because she had to worship the ancestors. Madam Dowager had prepared line clothes for her. Today, she and Ning Qingshan were the leading actors. So, they would worship their ancestors dressed in rough sackcloth.

"Young Lady, I've already made all the preparations in Cloud Reflection Courtyard, according to your instructions," Xinmei said as she came in. She was a female in the inner courtyard and was skilled in martial arts, so she was the best person for this. Besides, they were near the Cloud Reflection Courtyard. And, the wall that Madam Ling built before, separated the Lord Protector's Manor from the Cloud Reflection Courtyard.

It facilitated the way for Ning Xueyan and her subordinates to enter the Cloud Reflection Courtyard, without fear of being seen.

Since the haunting in the Cloud Reflection Courtyard, there would be no one coming here. Seeing it from afar, the servants in the mansion avoided approaching the wall. Although the people in the mansion did not dare to gossip, everyone knew that the place was strange. It was said that Young Lady Ning Ziying had died under unusual circumstances there.