Hearing this, Tong subconsciously glanced at Jiang Ying.
Are the people from the Jiang family here to attend the Hundred Days Banquet as normal, or are they here for Jiang Ying?
She still hadn't forgotten how anxious Madam Jiang was when she was looking for Jiang Ying last time, as if her eyeballs had disappeared!
A concubine's daughter, is it that serious?
There were many people around who shared the same idea as Tong, and they were all talking among themselves:
"Did you hear that? Someone's coming from the Jiang residence!"
"Do you think he's here to support her, or is Jiang Yilin here to assert her sovereignty?"
"Hehe, don't trust hearsay. Is she a peasant girl or a shameful concubine of the Jiang family? We'll find out soon!"
Almost all the ladies present were waiting to see Jiang Ying make a fool of herself.
Not to mention Meng Niaoniao and Mu Wanbai.
Their eyes lit up with contempt and mockery. Anyone with a weaker tolerance would have burst into tears long ago.
Jiang Ying, however, was not bothered at all, and even had the time to pay attention to Su Yilan's attitude towards Yan Zhuo in the pavilion.
The man continued to sit quietly in the pavilion, and was more patient than Meng Niaoniao and Mu Wanbai.
Although his eyes were obviously drawn when they fell on Yan Zhuo, at least he didn't rush forward like a grasshopper to show off his presence.
Just as she was analyzing the situation enthusiastically, the man held her hand again and said, "Grandma and my uncle are here. Let's go and greet them together."
Now he is becoming more and more skilled in holding the baby with his left hand and holding someone's hand with his right hand!
Jiang Ying gave Tong a casual salute and said, "Your Majesty, please excuse me for a moment." Before she could finish her words, Yan Zhuo pulled her away and said in a low, disdainful voice, "Why should we be polite to her?"
"There are so many people here, so she won't have to pick a fight with me again." Jiang Ying curled his lips.
When Tong heard this, she immediately clenched her handkerchief in both hands, her face looking very ugly, but there was also a noise coming from the front hall.
It seemed as if everyone stood up at once, followed by the hearty laughter of the loyal prince. "Duke Jiang has returned to the capital. It's rare that he has volunteered to come back this time. It must be for the marriage of his daughter and my son Yan Zhuo. Let's go and take a look together!"
Jiang Shang was one of the few great generals in the Nanzhao Kingdom and was also a duke. Naturally, he had an extraordinary and transcendent status.
Among those who came today, almost no one has a higher official position than Jiang Shang.
It's just that Qin Wang himself is loyal to the emperor, because he is a royal relative and cannot be compared with ordinary ministers.
So, he said he would go and pick it up, and others dared not to move.
When Yan Zhuo and Jiang Ying walked a few steps, they happened to be walking behind them.
As the hostess, Tong ran very fast, and at this moment she could best show her princess style.
King Qin wore a yellow jade crown and a bright royal blue brocade robe. His facial features were majestic, and if you ignored his slightly bulging belly, he was still a middle-aged man with an elegant temperament.
Seeing Tong rushing over, Prince Qin frowned slightly, "Didn't I ask you to ask Zhuo'er to bring the child to me and everyone else to see? How come he hasn't shown up in a while?"
What else can I say! It’s all because of that little bitch Jiang Ying that I wasted time!
Tong was furious, but couldn't complain at the moment, so she could only swallow it down and said with a smile, "Just when I was about to come, someone came from Duke Jiang's mansion. Your Highness doesn't know that Zhuo'er, the concubine, actually has some connections with the Jiang family..."
Before Tong could finish, one of the officials in a red robe poked King Qin curiously.
"Look behind us, aren't they your precious son and grandson? Oh, they're so plump and fair, so adorable! It's said that loyal princes are blessed. Among those of us who are about the same age, the prince is the only one who has had a grandson without any effort!"
Jiang Ying is petite and walks closely beside Yan Zhuo.
The main reason was that he walked too fast and I could hardly keep up.
However, from the perspective of King Qin and others, Jiang Ying's body was mostly blocked by the corridor columns, so all they could see was Yan Zhuo and the fat baby jumping around in his arms.
The fat baby was dressed in golden red, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, bright eyes and white teeth. His snow-white skin formed a sharp contrast with his clothes.
The little feet were wobbling, but both hands were tightly grasping the adult's collar, as if he was afraid that the adult would not hold him firmly and he would fall. His cute and cautious look was so attractive.
Even some officials who already had grandchildren at home couldn't help but take a few more glances.
It's a pity that Yan Zhuo would find a concubine. Look, the child he gave birth to seems to be more blessed than the prince in the palace.
Just like the little golden boy under Guanyin’s seat.
Following the speaker's line of sight, King Qin also saw little Yan Zhi. Although they were far apart, he fell in love with the child almost at first sight. The child was healthy, fair and chubby, and looked exactly like Yan Zhuo when he was a child. He was reminded of the beautiful relationship he had with his deceased wife when he was young.
However, welcoming Duke Jiang was the most important thing at the moment, so Prince Qin glanced at him and then looked away. Then he looked again, and turned back with a smile that suddenly became more sincere. "Haha, is that so? The royal family has few children, so I'm naturally happy to have a new one. I don't care about whether it's a bastard or not."
This is the truth. In the royal family, the capable have always been in power, and the difference between legitimate and illegitimate children is not that great.
He had been looking forward to having a second son born to Tong, but he also valued the eldest son born to his deceased wife.
It’s just that they don’t talk about it as often as women do.
In this way, the guests who came to attend the Hundred Days Banquet were divided into three teams, and all rushed to the gate of the Prince Qin's Palace.
At the front were a group of officials led by King Qin, in the middle were Yan Zhuo and Jiang Ying, and behind were Meng Niaoniao and others who came over to watch the fun.
The scene looked a bit scary. If you didn't know what was going on, you would think something was wrong.
Yan Zhuo wanted to leave a good impression in front of Jiang Shang, so he unconsciously took Jiang Ying forward, but he couldn't squeeze forward at all. The main reason was that they were Jiang Ying's female relatives, and it was inappropriate to squeeze among a group of men.
"Forget it, let's just stay here. I guess we'll be inside soon."
Yan Zhuo gave up and pulled Jiang Ying to stand in a more open place nearby. The chubby baby in his arms shook his legs even more happily!
[Wow, I get to see my grandpa, the great general. He must be very impressive, right?]
What he admired most in his previous life was soldiers. Although he later learned martial arts and got an official position beside the young emperor, he never had the opportunity to fight on the battlefield. This was Xiao Yanzhi's biggest regret.
Because of excitement, he no longer cared about being afraid. He let go of his hand, turned around, and stretched his neck to look forward. The look of anticipation to see Jiang Shang was even more eager than Jiang Ying was to see his father.
Yan Zhuo was confused, "Why does this kid love to join in the fun so much?"
Jiang Ying secretly laughed and thought to himself, you don’t understand this, which little boy doesn’t have a dream of joining the army?
In front, the voices of King Qin and Jiang Shang exchanging greetings could be heard, but they were not clear from the distance.
She heard every word of the gossip that followed.
"Jiang Shang has actually returned to the capital. What will happen to the border if he leaves?"
"Soldiers guarding the border are not allowed to return to the capital without a request. If he dares to come, it must be with the emperor's permission. Why ask?"
"Well, who cares whether he comes back or not? We just feel sorry for the Jiang family's sons. They were obviously the best of the best, but what has become of them now?"
"Jiang Yuanyi and Jiang Yuanchen? They're here! Let me see where they are!"
It has to be said that the ladies became even more excited instantly.
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