It was only when Lu Zifeng got off the dock that he saw his eldest son, Lu Yunhui, had arrived. However, he didn't say anything and simply said, "Your great-grandmother is behind us, go and pay your respects!"
In fact, Lu Mingshan’s wife, Mrs. Lin, is about the same age as Lu Mingyuan and Situ Yao. Mrs. Lin is only six or seven years older than Situ Yao and the others, but she still married Lu Mingshan.
Lu Yunhui first went to greet Lin and Lu Mingyuan, and then he was busy with the arrangements. Then he arranged everyone to get on the carriage and headed towards the capital.
The Duke Dingguo's Mansion in the capital.
Situ Yao looked outside the hall door anxiously. Today was the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, and the day after tomorrow would be New Year's Eve. However, her husband had taken his father to Luzhou Prefecture, and she didn't know if he could come back before the New Year.
Seeing this, Situ Jing, who was sitting nearby, walked over, brought the teacup and placed it on the coffee table next to Situ Yao, and said softly.
"Don't worry, mother. My husband has already taken people to Tong County yesterday. I think he will be able to pick up father and the others. Besides, father and the others will definitely want to come home before the New Year."
It’s not that Situ Yao didn’t think of this, she was just a little anxious.
He nodded after hearing this.
"Well, your great-grandfather is gone. I heard from your father that although your great-grandfather and your grandfather were more distantly related, they had a deep brotherly bond. I'm afraid your grandfather is too heartbroken."
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were talking when they heard hurried footsteps outside. Then a little girl about thirteen or fourteen years old ran in, ran to the front hall, and knelt at the door.
"Madam, the master and the old marquis have returned and have already entered the East City Gate. They will probably be home in a quarter of an hour."
Situ Yao was still thinking that this girl was too unruly. She was about to say a few words when she heard her say that her husband and others had returned. She stood up and was about to walk outside, but was stopped by Situ Jing who was standing beside her.
"Mother, don't be anxious. We still have a quarter of an hour. Let's walk slowly towards the gate."
Upon hearing this, Situ Yao realized that she was a little anxious, so she smiled and gently patted her daughter-in-law's hand.
"Well, let's go and welcome the master."
As soon as the group arrived at the door, they saw several carriages driving to the side door. Lu Yunhui rode his horse to the door first, dismounted, and then helped Lu Mingyuan get off the carriage. Then he went to Lu Zifeng's carriage, watched Lu Zifeng lift the curtain, and hurried forward to help him, but Lu Zifeng waved his hand.
"I'm not old yet." He jumped off the carriage and sighed and shook his head when he saw Situ Yao.
"You are such a jerk! Your son is so filial, but you don't even appreciate it!"
Because Lu Zifeng was thinking about his aunt, he didn't say anything, but whispered a few words in Situ Yao's ear. Although Situ Yao was surprised, she didn't show it, but nodded and walked towards the back of the convoy.
When Situ Yao arrived, Lin had just gotten off the carriage with the help of Lu Zilin. Situ Yao hurried forward to support Lin.
"My aunt is here. I am Zifeng's daughter-in-law. I am glad to meet you."
In fact, Lin didn't really notice Situ Yao. She was lowering her head to get off the carriage. When she looked up and saw Situ Yao, Situ Yao had already introduced herself. When she knew that the noble lady in front of her was the wife of her eldest nephew Lu Zifeng and the Princess Yuyang, she was also surprised, but fortunately, she had life experience and smiled kindly.
After the group entered the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, they had lunch first. Lu Zifeng originally wanted to arrange for Lin and her son to stay in the mansion, but Lin did not agree, saying that she would go back to her son's home first and come to visit in a few days.
Lu Zifeng also understood the old man's thoughts. Someone with sons and grandchildren would definitely not live outside, so he did not try to persuade him any further.
Afterwards, Lu Zifeng rode a horse to send Lu Mingyuan back to Cheng'en Marquis Mansion, and this trip back home was finally completed.
As soon as he returned to the mansion, he heard the doorman coming to report that Princess Xuanyang had arrived. Lu Zifeng's body stiffened when he heard this, and he glanced at Situ Yao. Situ Yao glanced at Lu Zifeng with her eyes, then stood up and left with her daughter-in-law.
Lu Zifeng glanced at the doorman helplessly and said, "Please let her in!"
The person guarding the gatehouse left in response, and not long after, he heard footsteps coming. Lu Zifeng did not use his mental power to look, and only spoke softly when the footsteps stopped at the door.
"Princess Xuanyang is here, please come in!"
A cold snort was heard outside the door, and then the door curtain was lifted, and a graceful figure rushed in with a gust of cold wind. Lu Zifeng squinted his eyes and looked over. It was still the same pretty face with a slightly heroic air, but with more vicissitudes of time. Although she lived a life of luxury, there was still some indescribable emotion between her brows.
It was not until the figure sat down in the lower seat that Lu Zifeng came to his senses and smiled bitterly.
"Your Highness, is there something you need to come to visit?"
Princess Xuanyang sneered.
"What else could it be? I just came to see the ungrateful person."
Lu Zifeng was choked by her words and was speechless, and forced a smile.
"Princess, what are you saying? This prince believes he has never wronged anyone!"
Princess Xuanyang glanced at Lu Zifeng with her beautiful almond-shaped eyes. "Back then, someone stole my heart from me, but he was so cruel that he refused to marry me. Now that I've come to visit him, he's so ungrateful!"
When Lu Zifeng heard her say this, he immediately felt a headache. It had been so many years since this happened, and he already had many children and grandchildren. What was the point of talking about this now?
Speaking of this, Lu Zifeng was also full of grievances. Princess Xuanyang was just the fruit of a temporary romantic affair during the reign of the late emperor. Princess Xuanyang lived with her mother when she was young. After her mother passed away, she became an apprentice and learned martial arts. She was very good at kung fu. Later, she wanted to kill her father for revenge. She found out that the former Prince Jing was her father, so she went to assassinate Prince Jing. Who knew that she met Lu Zifeng and was captured. Later, she found out that the late emperor was her biological father. In the end, for the sake of his reputation, the late emperor did not recognize her, but only recognized her as his adopted daughter. Later, he named her Princess Xuanyang and gave her a princess's mansion.
Later, the late emperor wanted to arrange a marriage for her, but she fell in love with Lu Zifeng. Because Lu Zifeng was already married, and there were family rules that stipulated that a man could take a concubine only if he was forty years old and had no children. Because of this rule, Lu Zifeng could not marry her, let alone take her as a concubine. Even if she was willing, the late emperor would not agree. So this went on for so many years. Now they are both middle-aged and can let go, but it seems that Princess Xuanyang still hasn't let go!
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