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Chapter 1346 - Chapter 1346 Chapter 638 Going on a Spring Outing

Chapter 1346: Chapter 638: Going on a Spring Outing Chapter 1346: Chapter 638: Going on a Spring Outing Hearing her daughter’s question, Xu Shuhui felt an unexpected joy, believing that her daughter had finally understood the well-intentioned efforts of her brother and lover, and was planning to mend the relationship with her relatives.

Starting from Yun Xiu was an extremely clever choice; as the matriarch of the family, she naturally had to strategize for her daughter.

“In a few days, it will be the spring outing of February. Among the beautiful landscapes of the Seven Cities of Longjiang, Aran Mountain is the finest. Then, we could invite Zhen’er, Miao Zhu, and bring along Qi’er and Lin’er, all of us could go to Lanshan City together and meet with your sister-in-law to prepare for the outing.”

Men always have endless tasks, so Xu Shuhui did not plan to compel their time, wishing just for the family’s women to be together.

After all, whether men or women, many topics still resonate more among the same gender.

For instance, topics like rouge, silk fabrics, and jewelry– even if you discussed these with men, they wouldn’t understand, nor differentiate the good from the bad; talking about it would only spoil the mood, better just among the women.

“At that time, you can also invite your Cousin Chengyuan, you know, in the past in Xiling, many lords and ladies fell in love during the spring outings, eventually committing to a lifelong relationship.”

“Mother, what are you talking about!”

Tang Nuannuan responded shyly to Xu Shuhui’s meaningful words.

“All right, your little schemes, how could they escape your mother’s notice?”

Xu Shuhui smiled as she looked at her daughter’s blushing face, “Chengyuan, having grown up in the Sword Sect, is straightforward and pure. If you could get along with him, it would spare your mother many worries.”

Although Little Nuannuan was pleased to hear this, as her mother’s words became more outrageous, shyness prevailed over joy.

The young lady dropped a remark, “I’m not talking to you anymore,” and dashed out the door with lively leaps.

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Longzhou Calendar, 1788, Early Shangsi

On the third of March, the weather turns anew, by Longjiang’s shore, many beauties gather.

Before the grass grows lush and the lake water ripples, it is time for people to go out and enjoy the spring scenery together.

Typically, major families would select a renowned mountain with splendid woods and blooming flowers, where birds fly in flocks, to mountaineer and hike. They spend endless time just for leisure, strolling along shaded paths leisurely.

For a family of the scale of the Tang Clan, those noblewomen considered this the stage for their showcase, unveiling some of their most valuable silks and jewels, wishing they could display everything at once.

For someone who loved to show off like Xu Shuhui, these spring outings were moments for her to outshine others, but this year’s plan was slightly changed.

Since she was going to travel with her three daughters-in-law and two grandchildren, the dress code naturally did not need to be flamboyant but approach everything from a fun and practical angle.

But to a noblewoman, practical meant bringing more servants for assistance; as for herself, the goal was to enjoy the splendid spring day.

Thus, a simple outing for seven people, five adults and two children, turned into requisitioning a warship to travel to Jiejiang City for pick-ups, involving about forty to fifty people including chefs, maids, and guards, even some craftsmen.

No matter where Xu Shuhui and others decided to go for their spring outing, the presence of these skilled artisans ensured that their living conditions and entertainment would be far from modest.

“A house must have bamboo, and a meal must have meat” was the bare minimum standard; they also needed singing girls and qin players, accompanied by the sounds of a bubbling spring.

Enjoying flowers and swinging were essential activities for women on a spring outing, truly befitting the splendor of the season.

As a swordsman who had experienced a harsh upbringing, Xu Chengyuan realized what it meant to live a life of luxury, managing to turn a simple outing into something so elaborate, a skill that could not go unacknowledged in women.

Yes, indeed, although Tang Nuannuan verbally resisted, the moment she left Xu Shuhui’s room, she excitedly went to find Brother Chengyuan and invited him to join the outing.

Xu Chengyuan naturally did not refuse and immediately agreed wholeheartedly, thus leading to today’s situation at the bow of the boat.

On the other hand, as the Sect Head of Jiejiang City and an instructor at the First Cultivation Ground, Tang Sen and Tang Xing were both tied up with official duties and could not participate in the outing, so the final count was six adults and two children.

Several days ago, Xu Shuhui had already sent an invitation to Yun Xiu, her daughter-in-law residing in Lanshan City, and it was expected that the final count would be six adults and two children.

The warship, filled with excitement and anticipation, docked at the port of Lanshan City, where from afar, Xu Shuhui could see a towering giant standing on the dock, waving from a distance.

In all of Longjiang Seven Cities, the only one with such stature could be her beloved eldest son; and after docking,

the women paid their respects to their elder brother and sister-in-law. Tang Luo courteously reciprocated, and Xu Shuhui said with a smile, “You still have some conscience, coming to greet your younger siblings. All right, since we have safely arrived, let’s not disturb the Pavilion Master’s official duties; you can go back to your tasks.”

Exactly how busy Tang Luo was, probably only he himself knew.

Governing Unparalleled City, even though in Tang Luo’s absence, a council of former Xiling notables usually managed the affairs, upon the lord’s return, this authority naturally reverted to him. At the very least, he had to receive multiple reports daily to stay informed about the happenings within his domain.

Then there was the Marshal Star Pavilion; nowadays, the Pavilion was not like it had been in previous years. As part of the Longxi Alliance’s combat departments, almost all missions involved contact with this independent division of Longxi’s Pride, and it was well known that each Marshal Star was a master of unique skills, any of whom was on par with the pride of great families.

Last but not least, there was his family’s dependence on him; the fact that Tang Luo possessed divine eyes capable of assessing talent was no longer a secret among the upper echelons of the Tang Clan, and therefore the initial evaluations within the clan were all his responsibility.

In the two years he had been away, it was said that the number of undetermined students in the Martial Hall had accumulated to hundreds, all eagerly waiting for Minister Tang to return.

Moreover, the progression of various research reports from the Secret Arts Pavilion also hinged on him, and it was unclear why this group, who styled themselves as martial arts masters, so depended on their leader.

But just thinking about the burdens he bore, Xu Shuhui genuinely felt pity and knew he was short on time, which is why she did not insist on dragging him into what she considered a trivial outing.

Yet Tang Luo, accompanied by Yun Xiu, showed up on the dock for more than just a casual greeting.

Stretching his arms to hold the small, bird-like woman next to him, Tang Luo said with a smile, “Mother, don’t send me away. It’s such a beautiful spring day; let your son accompany you all and enjoy the springtime at Aran Mountain.”

Surprise lit up her face, and while Xu Shuhui was naturally delighted to spend time with her son, she hesitated at the thought of wasting his time on what she deemed a meaningless outing, “This… might it be too distracting from your duties?”

“Hey, when do duties ever end?”

Tang Luo spread his hands and said, “Besides, if we have to prioritize, there’s nothing more important than spending time with family.”