The news of Ning Zu'an's death shocked everyone in the Lord Protector's Manor. Even though the title had been passed onto Ning Huaijing, Ning Zu'an was the patriarch of the family. Even without the title, he was still the most authoritative figure in the manor.

Madam Dowager collapsed as soon as she heard the news of his death. She became ill and bedridden, unable to get up.

Ning Xueyan couldn't leave the palace freely due to her status as the Empress. She sent ...