Dominating the Powerful Families: Rebirth of
Chapter 117: Plotting Against Tianxing Again_1

Chapter 117: Chapter 117: Plotting Against Tianxing Again_1

At this moment in the great hall of the Ning Family, with the patriarch and the matriarch at the helm, the room was filled with members of the Ning clan.

On the left side sat the head of the Ning Family, Ning Changsheng, and his wife, Long Lirong.

Beneath Long Lirong were their son, Ning Yu, and their daughter-in-law, Weng Lanlan, who cradled in her arms their eight-year-old son, Ning Ziyi.

Sitting further down was the above-average looking young girl, known as the fourth-generation daughter of the Ning Family, prophesied to be born with the destiny of a phoenix—Shen Tianxing’s biological sister, Ning Fengyi.

From the name of Ning Fengyi alone, one could understand the profound expectations the entire Ning Family had placed upon her, hoping that one day she would leap through the dragon’s gate and lead the Ning Family on a soaring ascendancy.

On the right side sat the patriarch’s daughter, Ning Changxiu, and her husband, Cao Kunluan.

The background of the Cao Family was not inferior to that of the Ning Family, and over the years, through marital alliances, they had come to rely on each other, forming a united front. The influence of both families in the capital had been steadily increasing.

Cao Kunluan was also quite capable, and the patriarch thought very highly of his son-in-law. When there were matters at home, he liked to discuss them with Cao. Cao’s ruthless methods had indeed solved many problems for the Ning Family.

And Cao Kunluan was also very optimistic about Ning Fengyi, who was said to be born with the destiny of a phoenix. He thought that if Ning Fengyi really could become the future First Lady, then the Cao Family would be boarding a gigantic ship, ready to set sail.

Previously, when the news of Dugu Zixi’s recovery spread, the Ning Family rejoiced, thinking that the opportunity for Ning Fengyi to leap through the dragon’s gate had finally come.

But ever since the news of Dugu Zixi’s engagement to Shen Tianxing broke, the faces of everyone in the Ning Family darkened like water, wishing they could immediately chop the girl engaged to Dugu Zixi into a thousand pieces and grind her into meat sauce.

Inside the great hall of the Ning Family, the atmosphere became gloomy and oppressive because of the patriarch’s stern face. Even the youngest, Ning Ziyi, stayed quietly in his mother’s arms, not daring to move.

The pampered Ning Fengyi, seeing that nobody was speaking, became anxious and stood up first to say, "Great Grandfather, please think of a solution for me! If I can’t enter the Dugu Family, it’s not just my future that’s affected, but the future of our entire family!"

A glint of sharp light flashed in the patriarch’s dark, triangular eyes.

He waved at Ning Fengyi, saying gently, "Fengyi, don’t be anxious, sit down first. This matter requires thoughtful consideration. We need to discuss it thoroughly."

Ning Fengyi pouted discontentedly and sat down with a disgruntled face.

The patriarch looked towards the family head, Ning Changsheng, and asked in a deep voice, "Eldest, what’s your view on the Dugu young master’s engagement?"

The corners of Ning Changsheng’s lips curled into a cold smirk, "I have personally visited Huguo Temple to consult with Master Xuan Yuan, and he has confirmed again that our child is indeed born with the destiny of a phoenix! If Fengyi’s fate is truly so, then that little demon engaged to the Dugu young master is unlikely to meet a good end."

However, Ning Changsheng had never considered the fact that Master Xuan Yuan said: "Your family’s child!"

All members of the Ning Family had long since forgotten about Shen Tianxing.

They never considered that the "disaster star monster" they had ordered to be killed at birth might still be alive and well, living a better life than all of them.

Upon hearing this, the patriarch relaxed, "Since you’ve already confirmed it with Master Xuan Yuan, it proves that our Fengyi is indeed born with the destiny of a phoenix. As for those who are blind and stand in our way, we’ll just find a way to clear them out."

Ning Changsheng replied, with his eyes lowered, "Father is right, I know what to do."

The patriarch hummed lightly, "Good that you do. Later you and Kunluan should discuss it in detail. We are going to rest now."

"Yes, Father," she said.

For many years, Ning Changsheng held sway over the Ning Family with ruthless and decisive actions. His heart was venomous, and his hand was heavy. Throughout the years, he did numerous dirty deeds to eliminate his enemies, earning him the deep-seated hatred of many.

Yet, he felt no shame; instead, he prided himself on his ruthlessness, believing that only such a person could achieve great things. He would often revel in self-congratulation in private, thinking highly of himself.

He and Cao Kunluan were cut from the same cloth, colluding and scheming together.

Seeing that the patriarch and matriarch of his family had returned to their room, Ning Changsheng also told the others present, "You all should go and rest as well. Kunluan, let’s have a couple of drinks in the study."

Cao Kunluan, picking up Ning Changsheng’s cue, quickly stood up with a smile and said, "Sure, let’s enjoy a few good drinks."

Ning Yu, always quiet, followed them directly to the upstairs study.

The women of the Ning Family were also very astute; knowing that the men were off to solve problems, they didn’t want to be a hindrance and thus started chatting in the hall themselves.

Seeing Ning Fengyi with a sullen face, Ning Changxiu sat in front of her and consoled, "Fengyi, don’t worry. Since fate has decreed it, you are born with the phoenix destiny. It’s certain that you will be the chosen wife of young master Dugu. So, don’t sulk. Smile, smile more. Only by smiling can you be prettier and more charming, and when the time comes, you’ll completely captivate young master Dugu."

Ning Fengyi, upon hearing Ning Changxiu’s comforting words, indeed broke into a smile and said coquettishly to Ning Changxiu, "Auntie, it’s true you care for me the most."

As Ning Fengyi spoke, she cast another glance at Weng Lanlan, who was as stiff as a piece of wood beside her.

In Ning Fengyi’s memory, Weng Lanlan had always had that ghostly appearance since she was a child—either wooden or shrinking back in fear. Seeing her always filled Ning Fengyi with revulsion, embarrassed by what she perceived to be the demeanor of her mother, feeling that Weng Lanlan brought shame upon her.

But Weng Lanlan showed a completely different face when dealing with her youngest son, Ning Ziyi—full of boundless affection.

Ning Fengyi could only attribute Weng Lanlan’s behavior to preferential treatment of sons over daughters.

What she didn’t know was that Weng Lanlan harbored an unresolved guilt within her.

Whenever Weng Lanlan looked at Ning Fengyi, she was reminded of the small life they had quashed.

Even though she had fainted from fright when she first saw Shen Tianxing,

Weng Lanlan still cried when she learned that the Ning Family had killed the child.

Deep inside, Weng Lanlan felt a profound sense of self-reproach.

She believed it was her fault that the child was born deformed, that if anyone deserved to die, it was her.

For two or three years, she was consumed by melancholy and frequently plagued by nightmares.

In her dreams, the child would return, drenched in blood, to claim their dues from them. Then, she would wake up startled and could no longer sleep.

These terrifying days haunted by nightmares persisted until she became pregnant again, and slowly her emotional state began to improve.