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Chapter 258: Not willing to go to Songhe Hall to see grandma

When she mentioned that there would be a Kitchen God worship ceremony tomorrow, Marquis Yong'an was helpless because he also had to attend the court's Kitchen God worship ceremony tomorrow.

"It's too hasty to invite them to our house tonight. I originally thought that you would stay for a few more days after your return, so I thought of holding a banquet tomorrow to invite your maternal grandparents, uncles, aunt and father to come over for a gathering."

"I didn't expect you to go to the Western Territory tomorrow. If I rush to visit several families, the time will be too tight. It will be inconvenient. I can only... Will you come back in time for the New Year?"

Marquis Yong'an pondered for a moment. He had no other way to deal with the situation but to hope that his children could return home for the New Year.

"This is your first year of reunion back home." It means a lot.

Yun Tang said noncommittally: "It depends on the war in the Western Territory. Since the main force of our Qingfeng Temple has gone there, we naturally cannot let the two armies fight for too long and hurt the vitality of our Western Territory army."

Yuntang spoke frankly and sincerely, but did not tell the exact time, and Yong'an Hou knew that there was no point in asking further.

As a father, he cannot force his child to give a specific time for something the child himself does not know.

"Is there anything that our mansion can do? I know that you are very powerful in Taoism, but war requires manpower and military tactics."

And their Jiang family is a family of military generals.

Yun Tang shook his head and said, "The war is under control. Even if additional troops are needed, my uncle and my aunt who just returned to Beijing from the Southwest Army will be given priority."

Marquis Yong'an suddenly realized that it was indeed the case.

He had returned from the northern border that year and had been working in the Ministry of War for so many years. He had become a high-ranking official, but had lost the opportunity to lead troops to the battlefield. In terms of overall strength, he was no longer as good as Zheng Yuanfang.

Marquis Yong'an sighed, feeling a little melancholy.

Back then, Princess Kangning made a lot of efforts to transfer him back to the capital from the northern border. He now lives a comfortable life, but his official career is just like that.

"Okay, this is not an ordinary Taoist tour, but a war-torn Western Territory. You must take care of yourself and put your own safety first. Don't be impulsive and listen to your master and fellow brothers."

"We will wait for you to come back home for the New Year. If you can't make it back in time for the New Year... we will also pray for you devoutly."

Marquis Yong'an knew very well that this trip would be into a dangerous situation fraught with danger, but he could not keep his daughter, so he could only express his truest and deepest wishes as a father.

Yuntang nodded in response and smiled as he looked at Yong'an Hou who was trying hard to express his fatherly care.

"Don't worry, father. The Western Territory is my Great Xia home turf, and the Southwest is my fiefdom. My Azure Dragon Guard elite fighters are all here, and I am not an ordinary weak noblewoman. You don't need to worry too much about this. Just wait for me to return to the capital."

Marquis Yong'an nodded, and Jiang Mingli and Jiang Mingwei looked at their niece with pride.

Unexpectedly, after several generations, their Jiang family actually had a heroic and powerful daughter. If she had not entered the Taoist sect, I wonder if she would have become a female general?

Yong'an Hou spoke again, but said: "This is what I want to say. You go back to the courtyard first. We will go to Nuanxiang Pavilion in a while. It's rare for the family to get together, so we must get together."

After saying this, Marquis Yong'an suddenly thought of something and looked at Yuntang with a subtle expression.

"Before you go back, you should go to Songhe Hall and pay your respects to your grandmother. She has been thinking about you these days and has asked about you several times."

"Your grandmother just doesn't know how to get along with you, a Taoist granddaughter. She has gradually adapted to it these days. You go to pay your respects to her. She will be happy."

However, Yun Tang was unmoved, he just shook his head and said in a light voice: "It's dark outside, I won't go back to the courtyard and waste time, let's go directly to Nuanxiang Pavilion."

"Maybe my sisters have been waiting for me there since they knew I was back. As for grandma...what if she has also gone to Nuanxiang Pavilion? Wouldn't it be a waste of my trip to Songhe Hall?"

"Besides, if my grandmother sees me coming to pay my respects and wants to put on airs with Qiao, should I get angry with her or let her bully me?"

"Why don't we just meet at Nuanxiang Pavilion? If grandma starts making trouble again, father and second and third uncles can help smooth things over and mediate. Isn't that safer?"

What Yuntang was talking about was the family dinner last month. The old lady did come, but she deliberately made trouble and asked Yuntang to serve her.

Such obvious means of setting rules and torturing people in the harem really made them ashamed, but Yuntang asked the old lady about the Buddhist rules and left her speechless.

Later, the old lady refused to come out to family banquets with her children and grandchildren.

But on the day of the family recognition banquet, the old lady entertained the female guests wholeheartedly. Her vision was much more grand than that of Princess Kangning, the willful, domineering and arrogant mistress of the house.

Marquis Yong'an had long lost hope in Princess Kangning, but for his mother, he still hoped that the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren could be restored.

I just thought of the night of the family reunion banquet, when the old lady was talking about the red coral tree...

I have searched in various shops in Beijing these days and asked people about it, but all I can find are some coral polished jewelry and small desktop ornaments.

The coral tree planted in the flowerpot was nowhere to be found.

Marquis Yong'an opened his mouth but did not mention the matter. Judging from Yuntang's reaction and attitude, it was clear that she was not willing to go to Songhe Hall to see her grandmother.

Stop arguing again. Do you still want to have the family dinner?

"Then let's go to Nuanxiang Pavilion. If your sisters haven't arrived yet, send someone to call them." Marquis Yong'an said.

Now his mentality has calmed down and he has no intention of changing his daughter.

Yun Tang nodded, picked up Xiao Ming'er, and said with a smile: "Then I'll go over first, Xiao Ming'er, let's go over there."

Yuntang put Xiao Ming'er on the ground, bowed briefly to his father and his second and third uncles, then took the little guy's hand and walked out.

Little Ming'er didn't wear a Taoist robe today, but he was cute, happy and lively. He held an orange peel in one hand and held his aunt's hand in the other, with a bright smile on his little face.

"Auntie, let's go~"

Jiang Yanting, who had been sitting silently beside him, hurriedly followed him out of the study courtyard and said in a low voice, "Tang'er is right not to go to Songhe Hall."

Yuntang looked at him, somewhat surprised. Could it be that the old lady was up to something?

Jiang Yanting looked around and explained in a low voice: "Although grandma hasn't been to Yunshang Temple these days, everyone knows that you have been named the Princess Protector of the Nation."

"Such a great honor means great wealth. Although our mansion can remain as low-key as before or even be more low-key, others will not. There are many people who are eyeing you."

Yuntang thought of what her father had said about those people who had delivered visiting cards, sent out invitations, and even came in person to inquire whether she had returned home... and she nodded in understanding.

Jiang Yanting continued, "After my mother was confined to her house, she made a fuss for a long time and no one paid attention to her. She pretended to be sick at first, but then she really got sick."

"I was anxious when I learned that my aunt wanted to send Xingyu to the Eastern Palace. I tried to find a way to send the letter out, but my father detained it. Fortunately, nothing happened."

"People outside can't see my mother. When they find out that Second Aunt is in charge of the Marquis' Mansion now, they try to make friends with Second Aunt..."