Family dinner at the mighty general’s mansion.
Although it is called a family dinner, there may not be many people.
The old lady sat on the south side of the long table, and on her left sat the second wife's family, and on her right sat the first wife's family. Seeing that Song Zhan and Nan Hongqiu had no children to serve them, Song Wanning and Song Jing were both present.
Seeing this scene, the old lady's dissatisfaction with Nan Hongqiu was aroused. She only had one biological son, Song Zhan. Who would have thought that Nan Hongqiu had only given birth to two daughters and no sons in all the years she had been married.
On ordinary days, the house is always noisy and noisy with the daughters around, and the feeling is not deep. Now that Nan Hongqiu's daughters are all married, the house has suddenly become deserted.
The old lady was unhappy and naturally wanted to pick on Nan Hongqiu first. "Second daughter-in-law, you've been praying to the gods and asking for medicine these days. You've done a lot of things, but why is there still no movement in your stomach?"
Seeing that Song Zhan is getting older year by year, the eldest son Song Lan is now almost old enough to get married, but the second son is still nowhere to be seen.
Over the years, Nan Hongqiu has only relied on her clever words to make the old lady happy. If she doesn't give birth in the future, I'm afraid the old lady will no longer agree with her. In this family, she should also be treated well.
Nan Hongqiu smiled awkwardly at this, then recalled the incident at Red Leaf Mountain. She quickly addressed the old lady, "Grandma, I know I feel guilty, so I've made inquiries. There's a Guanyin Temple on Red Leaf Mountain, and I've heard it's incredibly effective for praying for children. So, I'll go to Red Leaf Mountain in a few days to worship there, hoping I can have a child this year."
All the girls from the second house were now married, and Nan Hongqiu had no children. This had been a source of worry for Song Zhan and Nan Hongqiu for years. Nan Hongqiu was now almost forty years old. She had gone to Hongye Mountain, thinking of plotting against Song Wanning while hoping to pray for a son at the Guanyin Temple there.
"Remember, you can only pray for a son. Don't give birth to another cheap girl. You won't even make a sound if you hit her with three sticks." The old lady was finally satisfied after hearing this. As she spoke, her eyes fell on Song Wanning and she said, "Wanning will follow too."
Before Song Wanning could speak, Song Lan beside her had already spoken, "Grandfather, my sister doesn't need to pray for a child."
"I didn't ask Wan Ning to pray for a child." The old lady rolled her eyes at Song Zhan and said coldly, "Recently, things haven't been going well for us in the General's Mansion. Sister Shi, such a good girl, was poisoned and disfigured. I think she must have been infected by some evil spirit. So, I asked the women in the family to go to Red Leaf Mountain to bathe and fast for a few days to ensure their safety."
Song Lan has always been shameless, and he immediately said, "I see that our eldest wife is doing well, so I'm afraid you don't need to go. Since it's my daughter who's in trouble, I can just go and pray for her, hoping that she will become young and beautiful."
The old lady was about to start scolding when Song Jing, who was sitting beside her, saw her expression and immediately spoke up, saying, "You bastard, how dare you talk to an old ancestor like that?"
Seeing this, Song Lan quickly bowed his head and admitted his mistake, "I know I was wrong, Dad."
Song Jing snorted coldly and ignored his naughty son.
Seeing that none of the eldest wife's family members were interested in letting Song Wanning bathe and fast, the old lady hurriedly said, "I heard that the temple on Red Leaf Mountain is not only for Guanyin, but the other temples are also very effective. I haven't been feeling well lately, so I thought of asking the children to go up the mountain to bathe and fast for a few days to pray for me, so that I can live longer. It's a pity that Sister Shi and Sister Xiu are both married, otherwise they would definitely make this trip for me."
As the old lady spoke, her eyes turned to Song Wanning, and she smiled slightly and said, "Wanning has always been a filial son. I believe she is willing to live in the mountains for a few days for me, an old woman. Wanning, don't you agree?"
Since the old lady had said this, Song Wanning had no choice but to accept it. If Song Wanning didn't go, she would be known as someone who disrespected her elders.
Seeing this, Song Wanning knew that she had to go to Hongye Mountain. She could only smile faintly and replied, "Grandfather is right. This is related to the safety of the ancestor. Naturally, your granddaughter is willing to make this trip. It's just a few days of fasting, which I think is not difficult."
Song Lan has always been disrespectful to his elders. Sitting next to Song Wanning, he only said in a very low voice, "What's wrong with this old woman again?"
As soon as Song Lan finished speaking, he was kicked by Song Jing, and he grimaced in pain. Song Wanning, who was sitting nearby, couldn't help laughing at the scene.
Seeing that Song Wanning had agreed, the old lady felt that she still had authority in the family. She immediately waved happily to the maid next to her and said, "Since it's decided, the second eldest family should pack up and pick a good day to take Sister Ning up the mountain."
Nan Hongqiu also smiled and said yes.
Song Lan spoke again at this time, "Since my sister is going, I'll go too."
Nan Hongqiu smiled awkwardly again and said to Song Lan, "Brother Lan, this Red Leaf Mountain is inhabited by nuns, and there are no meditation rooms for male guests. If Brother Lan goes with you, I'm afraid it would be inappropriate. If the news gets out, you'll be laughed at."
After hearing this, Song Lan just let out a disappointed sound.
Song Jing, however, sensed something was amiss and looked at Nan Hongqiu and said, "If only women are allowed to stay and practice on Red Leaf Mountain, wouldn't it be difficult for you women to resist if you encountered any bad guys with bad intentions?"
Nan Hongqiu was now smiling generously, "Brother, you're worrying too much. I heard that many daughters from official families in the capital practice cultivation, and they've never made any mistakes. If we go in a more secretive place, there will definitely be no problem."
Song Lan raised his head and looked at Nan Hongqiu with a fake smile, "If my sister loses even a hair, don't blame me for being rude to Second Aunt."
Nan Hongqiu now looked embarrassed. She just looked at Song Lan and said, "Brother Lan, what you said really puts auntie in a difficult position. There are probably quite a few girls from official families practicing on Hongye Mountain, so how could there be so many bad guys?"
Song Lan sighed, "I'm afraid there are people who care..."
When Song Jing heard Song Lan say this, he was about to kick him again, but Song Lan dodged before Song Jing could kick him and disappeared in a flash.
Song Jing smiled and looked at Nan Hongqiu, "Sister-in-law, my son is really naughty, please bear with me."
Nan Hongqiu resisted the urge to roll her eyes and smiled. The father and son were playing the good cop and the bad cop, yet they couldn't do anything about it. Nan Hongqiu's gaze fell on Song Wanning, and her mood finally improved. It wouldn't be long before she would get her revenge.
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