Jiang Baichuan said helplessly: "Mom, you've spoiled Xiao San too much. He's such an adult, if he has the ability to run away from home, then he has the ability not to come back."
"What are you looking for? He's suffered enough outside, so he'll naturally know to come back. Don't spoil him."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.
Jiang Ling rubbed his fingers together, his voice gentle but with a hint of meaning: "Dad, San'er hasn't even reached adulthood yet, how can he be considered an adult? It's just the right time to hold the adulthood ceremony when someone comes back."
Jiang Baichuan snorted softly: "Being underage is not an excuse. When you and the second brother were his age, you were much less of a worry than him."
"Among the three sons, he is the one who causes the most trouble."
"Dad, you're going too far. San'er just isn't interested in studying or practicing martial arts. It doesn't mean he can't do anything else."
"If you get to know him better, you'll understand how good San'er is. He's truly filial to you. When you were injured at home, he searched everywhere for Xuelian to treat your illness."
"He was only in his teens then. San'er is our family, not a soldier in our hands. We don't have to do this or that to be good. This kind of thought is the most precious."
Jiang Baichuan looked unhappy when his eldest son refuted him.
Seeing this, the old lady coughed lightly and said, "Okay, the dishes are almost served. You can all eat them while they are hot."
Yun Wan greeted, "Yes, yes, the whole family is finally reunited, let's talk about something happy."
"The banquet will be held in two days. When there are suitable girls, you two can have a look at each other. You are not young anymore, it's time to settle down."
"Oh, Boss, Master Lin's granddaughter...is still unmarried. I heard she's been waiting for you. Do you want one?"
Jiang Ling smiled and shook her head: "Mother, some things cannot be judged by appearances. Besides, when I went to the battlefield, the Lin family came to cancel the engagement. We are no longer related to each other's marriages."
"Of course I shouldn't mention it now. There's absolutely no possibility between her and me."
Seeing her son say this, Yun Wan didn't want to force him anymore.
"Okay, since you don't like it, then let's wait and see. If you, as the eldest, don't get married, how can the second one succeed? We still have to wait and see."
"There are so many noble ladies in the capital, there must be better ones."
Jiang Ling just smiled and said nothing, not wanting to discuss this issue. The knife hanging over the General's Mansion might not fall at any time, so it was not a suitable time to talk about love.
Jiang Qianqian chattered, "Brother, there won't be any war in the next ten years. Why don't we go out and play as a family?"
"This time I went out with my mother, Yongcheng was really fun..."
Balabala said this with a happy smile on his face.
Jiang Ling listened attentively, occasionally agreeing with him, then calmly changed the subject: "That's great. When I'm free someday, I'll take you out of town to eat grilled fish."
Jiang Qianqian's eyes lit up as she said happily, "Okay, okay, our whole family will go. When it comes to having fun, Third Brother is the best."
"Brother, I miss my third brother a little bit."
Jiang Sheng was listening in the dark, feeling a little sad. He took a deep breath to calm himself down, then stood behind the old lady with his head down.
It’s not the right time yet, just wait a little longer.
Jiang Ling glanced at him and said earnestly, "Well, big brother misses San'er too. When he comes back, our whole family will go see the Ten Mile Peach Blossoms, go fishing and eat grilled fish."
Jiang Qianqian sniffed, smiled and nodded: "Okay!"
Jiang Baichuan opened his mouth to say something, but the old lady blocked his mouth with a piece of food and smiled kindly.
"Son, I can't even stop you from eating. What can I do? Eat it quickly while it's hot. After you finish eating, tell me what happened on the battlefield."
"……good"
The family dinner ended quickly, and Jiang Ling pointed: "Come with me to the study and help me sort out some books."
Jiang Sheng raised his head to take a look, then bowed his head respectfully and said, "Yes, Master."
The two brothers came to the study one after another. Jiang Sheng closed the door and smelled the tempting aroma of food. He turned his head and saw his favorite dishes on the desk.
I felt a little sad in my heart and sniffed.
Jiang Ling lowered her voice and called out, "What are you standing there for? Come and eat quickly. Aren't you hungry? I heard your stomach is empty."
Jiang Sheng burst out laughing, walked over happily and sat down, picked up the chopsticks and prepared to start eating, when he suddenly remembered something.
His eyes widened instantly: "Brother, this is Dad's study. If we put food here, Dad will definitely get angry when he smells it. That's not good."
"There's nothing wrong with it. I just want Dad to be angry."
"...Ah, big brother, are you here to help me and tell my father what he said about me at the family dinner? Hehe, I'm actually fine. I'm used to it."
Jiang Ling sighed and said softly, "Habit doesn't mean Dad is right. Since he can annoy you, then we should annoy him too."
"You're still young, there's no need to be so sensible. It's too hard. Just be willful when you need to. Your brothers are still responsible for everything."
Jiang Sheng's heart was moved, his eyes moistened, and he lowered his head and began to eat, praising the food non-stop: "Mmm, delicious, the taste of home is still the best."
"Well, if you like it, eat more. I'm sorry for making you suffer before."
"It's not bitter. I was ignorant before. I always played with those bad friends. We either went to the gambling house or drank wine. It was right for Dad to be angry."
Jiang Ling sat down and served him some food, her voice getting even lower. "The spy reported back that Mo Xiaotong's wrist was cut and injured on his first day in the palace."
Jiang Sheng looked up and asked in confusion, "Why? That person's attitude towards him shouldn't be like this."
"Could it be that something else happened secretly?"
"Well, I don't know any more details. If Mo Xiaotong could leave the palace, we could learn more from him, but he can't leave now."
Seeing his eyes rolling around, Jiang Ling knocked on the table and said, "What are you thinking about? Don't do anything stupid. You are absolutely not allowed to enter the palace."
"I heard that there are several talented people around him. You must not take the risk of getting close to him. What if you are discovered?"
"The General's Mansion can protect the Third Young Master now, but it is powerless to protect the Third Young Master who has magical powers. Do you understand what I mean, brother?"
Jiang Sheng nodded: "I understand what you mean, brother. Don't worry, I'm just thinking about it. I won't do anything rash."
One person ate while the other picked up some food, and they finished eating in no time.
The two brothers searched the study to make sure there were no more secret letters. Before the emperor took action, they would search the study every day.
Jiang Sheng heard footsteps and his ears twitched, like a mouse seeing a cat. He hurriedly said, "Brother, Dad must be here. I have to get out quickly."
"I see he's a bit timid, don't let him get caught."
Jiang Ling nodded, opened the door and let him out.
Jiang Baichuan pushed open the door and twitched his nose, feeling a little depressed. "Ling'er, why is there a smell of meat in this study? Who is eating meat in there?"
"Oh, no, maybe you smelled it wrongly, Dad."
"……is that so?"
"yes"
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