After a lively greeting, everyone was all smiles.

Qingsong was still the same playful and mischievous boy. Even though he had left his hometown and come to a bustling place like Jinling, his bond with them had not grown at all.

The house that Qingsong bought has three courtyards and more than ten rooms, enough to accommodate dozens of people even if they squeeze in.

Although he had originally agreed to arrive at his mother's house in a day or two, he had already made preparations in advance, instructing his maids and servants to clean up the houses in the West Garden so that he could check for any omissions or deficiencies at any time.

Looking at the large courtyard and the many maids and servants bowing to them, Old Madam Zhou couldn't help but nod and sigh:

"Qingsong is so thoughtful."

"Grandma, let me show you and Grandpa your room. Do you like it? If you don't like anything, please take it away. If you need anything, just tell your grandson and I'll buy it for you."

I don't know who Qingsong learned it from, but he's incredibly sweet-talking.

With just a few words, he can soothe both the young and the old, making everyone feel comfortable.

After everyone had settled into their rooms, the servants brought in their belongings and made sure everything was in order.

Jiang Yue thought of the two bodyguards and specifically instructed her son not to neglect them. The fact that they were able to reach Jinling safely despite the hardships and dangers along the way was thanks to these two men.

"Mother, rest assured, I know. I have already settled the two bodyguards in and have sent them some delicious food and drink."

Qingsong nodded and explained his arrangements one by one.

Then he asked his mother whether they should go to the flower hall for a meal or rest for a while.

"Let's eat first, we're all starving."

Jiang Yue didn't stand on ceremony with her son; she felt at ease in his home.

"Okay, son, I'll arrange for the servants to serve the dishes right away."

Upon receiving the instructions, Qingsong immediately went to make arrangements.

Nothing is more joyful than finally reuniting with family after being away from home for a long time.

No need to invite them; after the whole family gathered, they were led to the flower hall by a special person.

After everyone was seated according to age and seniority, all sorts of delicious dishes were served.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, my eldest brother and sister-in-law, my sister, and my two little nephews and nieces, thank you all for coming from so far away to attend my wedding. I am so happy!"

Qingsong poured wine for his elders, then poured one for himself, stood up, choked up, and said, "Cheers first as a sign of respect."

"It's not even dark yet, what nonsense are you talking about? Sit down and eat, we're all family, no need for formalities."

Grandpa Wu spoke, beckoning his grandson to sit down and talk.

"Qingsong, listen to your grandpa and sit down to talk. Although I am just a woman, I am happy to see that you have made something of yourself."

Old Mrs. Zhou wiped away her tears with a handkerchief. She couldn't bear to think about the past; it made her want to cry.

"Grandma, don't cry~"

Wenhao blew air into his great-grandmother's eyes, and the pain subsided after a few blows.

"Grandma, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have brought up that sore spot. Please don't feel bad."

Qingsong sat down and quickly apologized.

"Alright, everyone, let's eat. We're all family, and there's plenty of time in the future. We can talk about it after we finish eating."

When Grandpa Wu spoke, he was the first to pick up his chopsticks, and the others followed suit.

Indeed, it's best to eat first and then catch up.

She was crying and couldn't eat.

Jiang Yue ate until she was about 70% full, then stopped eating.

She was afraid that eating too much would not only cause indigestion but also lead to obesity.

Her current weight is just right; she can't get any fatter.

After lunch, the two little ones were sleepy, so Jiang Yue instructed He'er and Hua'er to take them down for a nap.

The others moved to the reception room to discuss Qingsong's marriage.

"We were supposed to go back to our hometown with Fangfang to get married, but Ge Tidian, who is also my father-in-law, has adopted Fangfang as his goddaughter. After discussing it, we decided to invite our elders to come to Jinling and hold the wedding in Jinling. After the wedding, we will go back to our hometown to hold a banquet to entertain our relatives, friends and fellow villagers."

Qingsong scratched the back of his head sheepishly and offered an explanation.

Fangfang was an orphan. Without an elder to preside over the wedding, she would be subject to gossip. Therefore, Ge Tidian sought him out and they discussed taking Fangfang as his goddaughter. Fangfang then left the Ge family to get married, and her brothers from Qingzhou carried her to the bridal sedan chair, thus becoming her maternal family.

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Wu and Mrs. Zhou nodded repeatedly, showing no displeasure.

On the way here, the third brother's wife told them about the background of Qingsong's wife. They only felt sorry for her and would never look down on her.

Besides, if the bridal sedan chair were to be transported from Jinling Prefecture to Wujia Village in their Peach Blossom County, it would be such a hassle along the way, and what if they encountered bandits or something? It would be so dangerous!

"Leave the rest of the trivial matters to us. Just eat well, sleep well, get plenty of rest, and wait to be the groom."

As someone who had been through similar experiences, Aoyama immediately noticed his younger brother's absent-mindedness, confusion, and helplessness.

Furthermore, as the eldest brother, he should shoulder the responsibility of being a father and help his younger brother with his wedding!

"Yes, with your words, big brother, I feel much more at ease."

Qingsong stared intently at his elder brother; between brothers, a single glance was enough to understand each other's feelings.

Oh, and there's my third brother. He's currently taking the imperial examinations, and today is the fifth day. The examinations usually last seven days, so I don't know if he'll be able to make it in time for his wedding banquet.

"Qingyun and Changjun both took the exam. We thought there were still some days to go."

Upon hearing this, Old Zhou muttered to herself, "If only I had prayed to our ancestors day and night to bless Qingyun and Changjun so they could pass the exams."

"This year, the autumn examination was held half a month earlier, hence the earlier start date."

Qingyun didn't ask me to tell the family beforehand, afraid you'd worry. She said it's better to end it here and wait for the results.

Qingsong was completely in awe of his third brother; he was so mature for his age.

“This child dares to keep such a big thing a secret. If it weren’t for the long distance and poor communication, he would have been all alone.”

Grandpa Wu pounded his knee, his worry evident.

"Father, Mother, don't worry. The place for the imperial examination is off-limits to outsiders. Even if we knew, we couldn't get in. Everything still depends on Qingyun and Changjun's own fate."

Jiang Yue comforted the two elders, speaking frankly.

These ten years of hard study, with thousands of students competing for less than a hundred spots, are a fierce battle in the academic arena. They can't help with that, so it's better to let the children face it themselves.

If they fail either way, they can just study hard for another three years. They are still young and have plenty of time and opportunities.

Old Mrs. Zhou found this reasonable, so she put her hands together and prayed to heaven:

"Amitabha Buddha, may Buddha bless Qingyun and Changjun~"

Seeing this, Da Xue silently echoed her sentiment.

It wasn't just her brother-in-law who was taking the exam, but also her younger brother. She hoped that both of them would achieve good results and bring honor to their ancestors in Wujia Village!

After discussing Qingyun Changjun, the conversation returned to the wedding day, the banquet arrangements, the guests, and other related matters...

Sure enough, the elders know everything and are good at everything, which is much better than Qingsong trying to do everything blindly and making a mess of things!

Except for Daxue, who wasn't assigned any tasks, everyone else took on whatever they could do.

Everything was rectified and finally back on track...