Chapter Forty-Five Good News Arrives

  Thank you for the reward of sachet and small knife from Tingyuan after the rain, thank you for your support to Qianqian...

  Anji Houfu, since the news of the Emperor and the Third Prince, Sixth Prince being besieged by Mongolia came from the border, Qingjin's grandmother Shen Shi spent more than half of her time every day in the small Buddhist temple in the mansion reciting sutras and praying for blessings, and also exempted the people in the mansion from paying their respects.

  Upon hearing the news from Granny Shen that Qing Jin hadn't gone to pay her respects recently, Qing Jin let out a sigh. She knew that Granny was worried about Third Uncle who had followed the Emperor on his expedition. Moreover, she also knew that this time Third Uncle would definitely not be in any danger and instead would have great merit, but these things she couldn't say out loud, so she could only watch as Granny worried about Third Uncle thousands of miles away while eating vegetarian food and reciting Buddhist scriptures every day.

  Fortunately, the old lady had experienced many storms in her life, and Qingjin was not worried that she would not pass this test. At least when there was no definite news from San Shu, the old lady would worry but nothing big would happen, and her three uncles would definitely be safe!

  During this time, Qingjin stayed in her own courtyard every day, thinking about how to bring up the topic of her marriage with Junshi, so that Junshi wouldn't be suspicious, and also get her grandmother and father to agree to arrange a marriage for her ahead of time.

  But after thinking for many days, no foolproof solution was found. Qingjin's mood has also become increasingly anxious lately. One afternoon, while Qingjin was still thinking about this matter, Yuanyang walked in and said that a maid had just arrived from Grandmother Shen's side with a message, saying that Shen had ordered everyone at the Anji Hou Mansion to gather at the Chaoyan Institute after dinner.

  Upon hearing the news, Qingjin was taken aback. Why did her grandmother suddenly want everyone to go over? Could it be that the news of Third Uncle's rescue had already been sent back? She thought for a moment, but it didn't add up - the timing wasn't right. She clearly remembered that the news of Third Uncle's rescue wouldn't arrive in the capital until October. Had her rebirth caused this date to be brought forward?

  "Swan, have you heard any recent news about the border situation outside?" Qingjin asked casually to Swan beside her.

  "As for the news from the princess, apart from the previous message about the Emperor and the Third Prince, and the Sixth Prince being trapped, there has been no other news coming back from the border." Yuyang thought for a moment before responding to Qingjin's question.

  "Oh..." Hearing Yuanyang's words, Qingjin put her mind at ease and turned back to continue thinking. It seemed that she remembered correctly, the time of Third Uncle's rescue had not been brought forward either. Since Grandmother had called everyone over, it was definitely not for this matter. Knowing what had happened in her past life, the thing she worried about most had not been brought forward, Qingjin let out a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn't the matter of Third Uncle's rescue being brought forward, everything would be fine.

  Then, after Qingjin had dinner, he took Yuanyang out and went to the Chaoxia Courtyard where his grandmother lived. On the way, they met Qingjin's mother, Junshi, and younger brother, Ningxuan, who were also heading towards the old lady's residence.

  Qing Jin bowed to the Jun family and asked for their well-being, then shifted her gaze to her younger brother Ning Xuan beside her. After the last incident, the siblings' relationship was no longer as tense as before, but they didn't become overly close either.

  When Gu Ningxuan turned his gaze towards Qingjin, he awkwardly tried to turn his head away, but halfway through, he felt that this was a clear display of weakness, so he turned his head back again, wanting to meet Qingjin's gaze. However, Qingjin's gaze had already swept past him and withdrawn. He uncomfortably snuck a peek at Gu Qingjin, only to find that Gu Qingjin hadn't looked at him again. Feeling somewhat displeased, he lowered his head in a huff, but his ears perked up consciously to listen to Qingjin and Junshi discussing some mundane matters.

  When the three of them, mother and son, walked to the entrance of Chaoxia Courtyard, they met Gu Qingyao and her daughter who happened to be coming from the other side. After exchanging greetings, they entered Chaoxia Courtyard together and came to the old lady's room, only to find that Gu Qingxia and Gu Qingqi had arrived a step earlier in the old lady's room. Everyone paid their respects one by one and took their seats.

  The Shen family head who was sitting at the top spoke out the purpose of calling everyone together.

  The old lady had planned to take the women of the Anji Hou Mansion to the Banruo Temple to pray for blessings for her third uncle who was going out to war, and also to avoid the tense atmosphere and situation in the capital.

  Anji Houfu, the old lady's decision and words are absolutely authoritative, of course. Upon hearing her words, everyone naturally agrees unanimously, and with the curfew in the capital city for some time, people have to be careful when going out, and over time, they rarely take the initiative to go out.

  Having stayed at home for a long time, I'm getting anxious. Now that I've heard the old lady's words, my heart is enlightened - yes, we can go to Banruo Temple! Banruo Temple is also known as Youguo Temple and has a high-ranking monk in residence. At this time, going to Banruo Temple is the best choice.

  For many days, Qingjin had been worried about how to ask Junshi to arrange an early engagement for herself. After hearing that her grandmother, Shen Shi, had decided to go to the Banruo Temple to burn incense, she suddenly had an idea. She thought she had a way to get her mother, Jun Shi, to arrange a marriage for her as soon as possible, and both her grandmother and father would absolutely not object to this plan.

  The next day, the ladies of the Anji Marquis's estate, led by Shen Shi, left the capital for the Banruo Temple in the imperial suburbs.

  In the carriage, after a night of repeated thinking, Qingjin felt that this matter was not urgent and had to wait until the news of the Emperor and the three princes, six princes escaping from the border came before it could be implemented.

  If she goes now, she'll be in a hurry to make arrangements. At this time, Grandma is worried that Third Uncle must not have any other thoughts, and she has to wait until the news from the border arrives, after which Grandma's worries about Third Uncle will be alleviated, and her idea can be implemented. It's just another half month, and she can still wait.

  Fortunately, the grandmother didn't plan to return to the capital for a while. They would definitely stay at Banruo Temple until they heard good news from the border again. It was mid-July now, and if she remembered correctly, they should hear good news around early August.

  At this time, Qing Jin was thinking about these things when the carriage arrived at the gate of Banruo Temple. Under the reminder of Yuanyang, Qing Jin got off the carriage and followed Shen Shi and the people from Anji Hou Mansion into Banruo Temple. After meeting with the receiving master, they settled down. Qing Jin still lived in the same place as last time she came to Banruo Temple.

  Everyone thought they would stay and accompany their grandmother, but in the afternoon, Qingjin's mother, Junshi, left with her maid, because there were still Qingjin's father and younger brother Ningxuan in the mansion, and Junshi was also in charge of the affairs of the Anji Hou Mansion, so she couldn't possibly think of accompanying her mother Shen Shi like everyone else.

  After hearing the report from Xiao Yatou, Qing Jin only knew that her mother, Jun Shi, had already left Banruo Temple. Qing Jin was stunned for a moment, and before she could even implement her plan, Jun Shi had already left. What to do now?

  After being stunned for a moment, Qingjin immediately came to her senses. Although Junshi had left, but Grandmother Shen was still there. This kind of thing would be better if it were told to Mother through Grandmother, wouldn't it?

  Thinking of this, Qingjin completely relaxed and settled down in Banruo Temple.

  More than half a month later, at the beginning of August, news came from the border that Emperor Ming had broken through the siege of the Mongol army with the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince.