Although she was still the same as when they first met, wearing a plain Taoist robe and a simple Taoist bun, her whole attire did not look like that of a noble lady at all, she became a source of pride in their eyes.

Their Jiang family has produced a master of heaven!

What's wrong with not having gorgeous dresses and expensive jewelry? This is the most favored princess in front of the emperor, and the young Taoist master!

It’s their Jiang family’s child!

"It's good that you're back! It's good that you're back!" Yong'an Hou smiled with pride and relief.

They went to Yunshang Temple so many times but never had the chance to meet Yuntang. Even though they knew Yuntang had returned to the capital, they only went to the palace to see him once, which was just for the time of a meal.

He is obviously my own child, but I can never see him. Although I feel proud, I also feel very uncomfortable.

Now that the child is back, I can finally feel at ease.

"Go sit over there. I have something to tell you." Marquis Yong'an said with a smile.

Yuntang took Xiao Ming'er, who was leaning beside her, and went to sit on the armchair next to the warm couch. She picked up the child and put him on her lap.

He casually picked up an orange and gave it to him, took it out of his sleeve, and suddenly put it in front of the little guy. The little guy's eyes suddenly lit up, and he took it with both hands with a smile.

Yuntang didn't peel the orange for him, and the little guy didn't rush to eat it. Instead, he held it in his hands and played with it like a small ball.

Still so well-behaved.

The aunt and niece interacted briefly for a while, and the others looked at Yuntang casually taking out an orange from his sleeve with a flicker of their eyes, no longer as surprised as when they first saw him.

Their daughter is already a Taoist priest, so what's wrong with her being more proficient in using the Taoist's hidden powers? !

When Yuntang looked up at Marquis Yong'an, Marquis Yong'an slowly spoke and told him the reason why he was waiting for Yuntang here.

"After Tang'er was canonized as the Princess of the Nation, we followed her instructions and continued to do everything as usual, even more low-key, but..."

"There are still many people who sent gifts. It's not good to be too aggressive in the interpersonal relations in the capital, so I accepted them and prepared gifts in return to show that the Marquis' Mansion does not accept favors."

"It was okay during the rituals, after all, everyone was watching Yunshangguan. Once the rituals were over, many people sent me invitations to meet you."

"Almost all the families who came to the family recognition banquet sent in invitations, and some sent invitations to invite you to attend the banquet. Some noble families also sent invitations, but your second aunt politely declined all of them."

"It's just that some families who usually visit you frequently have come to invite you directly many times. As a father, I can't refuse your kindness and can only say that you haven't returned home yet, so it's inconvenient to meet you."

"But if this happens too often, it's hard to refuse. Otherwise, it will seem that our mansion has become superior and looks down on others just because you were named the eldest princess. It will inevitably be criticized."

"Right now, the end of the year is the busiest time for people in various places to socialize and send gifts. There are also birthday parties, full-month banquets for children, plum blossom viewing banquets for noble ladies, and even a poetry club of talented women in the capital has sent you an invitation."

"Your Second Aunt can't handle these things, and it's not good to pass the news to Qingfeng Palace for fear of disturbing your work. Fortunately, you are finally back, and I have to talk to you about these things."

Although she is a Taoist master, Yuntang has returned to the Marquis' Mansion. As the eldest daughter of the Marquis' Mansion, she cannot completely refuse all interactions with these aristocratic families. It is not good to avoid some human relationships too much.

Being a noble lady means having your own rules of conduct, and you don't just represent yourself. Behind a noble lady, especially the eldest daughter, there is also the reputation of the family and the reputation of her unmarried brothers and sisters.

A family is not just one person, but a person must be careful with his words and actions and have certain attitudes that he has to do for the sake of a family.

But this eldest daughter is a Taoist priest. Even if she was just a minor Taoist priest as they thought before, they would not dare to make decisions for her without authorization, let alone her current identity and strength?

Marquis Yong'an could only speak softly about the matter in a tone of informing and negotiating, hoping that the legitimate daughter would understand.

Yun Tang did not speak immediately after hearing this, but just looked at Marquis Yong'an calmly.

Seeing that she did not reply immediately, Marquis Yong'an did not dwell on the issue of socializing, but immediately started talking about another matter.

"Oh, right, the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month is the palace's annual banquet. Given our family's status, we have to go to the palace to attend the banquet. In previous years, our eldest branch would go, but this year..."

Marquis Yong'an paused here, not wanting to use Princess Kangning's affairs to annoy the child.

After all, the child has been very busy and hard-working. He has finally completed his Taoist responsibilities and returned home. It is better not to talk about the bad things at home.

So, Yong'an Hou continued:

"Your second aunt is in charge of the palace now, and your four younger sisters have never participated in the palace's annual banquet. This year, how about you bring your second aunt and your four younger sisters to the palace to see the annual banquet?"

Yun Tang had to answer this question, and she quickly said, "I have to go to the Western Territory overnight tomorrow, and I'm afraid I won't be able to make it back for the palace's annual banquet."

"What!" Marquis Yong'an was shocked, and others looked at Yuntang in surprise.

Jiang Yanting asked hurriedly: "Why do you suddenly want to rush to the Western Territory? I heard that there is a war in the Western Territory recently. Your Taoist sect..."

Taoism is of no use in war, right?

Yuntang explained calmly:

"Xi Ling and Nan Yue have formed an alliance to open up a battlefield in the western border of Da Xia, and their plan is not just an ordinary war. My master and second senior brother have completed the snow disaster relief mission in the northern border and went to the western border."

"My fifth and seventh senior brothers have also led the Azure Dragon Guards there, and my other senior brothers have also been in the Western Border Army for a long time."

"The Western Border Army has its own responsibilities, and our Dao Sect has its own Heavenly Dao that it must uphold. If we leave quickly, we may be able to return for the New Year, otherwise it will be after the New Year."

Seeing his father and brother looking worried, Yun Tang smiled and continued, "Don't worry, the Luotian Grand Ceremony will be held in February, and we will definitely return."

"You don't have to worry about me. I have been following my master and senior brothers to practice since I was young. I am not a weak girl in the boudoir like you in the capital."

"There is no need to worry too much about the annual banquet in the palace. It is a wise move for father to arrange for Second Aunt to represent the Marquis' Mansion to attend the banquet."

"Otherwise, given my third senior brother's dissatisfaction with Princess Kang Ning, she won't even be able to enter the palace. If she really goes in, it will only bring shame to the Marquisate."

When Yuntang talked about Princess Kangning, it was as if he was talking about a stranger, his tone and expression were calm.

Yong'an Hou's face changed. He only thought that Princess Kangning was still under house arrest. He didn't want to let Princess Kangning out at this time to make her feel that he was showing weakness, nor did he want to make Yuntang unhappy. Unexpectedly...

It was a blessing in disguise, otherwise the Marquis's Mansion would have lost face and the Emperor would have been displeased and taken his anger out on others.

It’s better not to mention this matter. Yong’an Hou continued: “Pingguogong’s son Qin Mingyu, the one you cured with 300,000 taels…”

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