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Chapter 280 Lord of the Domain
At this time, Jiang Wanhua was naturally unaware of his own fate and was immersed in the great joy of being reunited with his relatives.

There are many rules in the palace, and it is the mourning period for the emperor. Jiang Guanhua acted cautiously and sent someone to deliver the message first. Then he went to Jiaofang Hall to kneel down. They waited until dark before Prince Dongping and his son came.

King Dongping led his son to meet Queen Mother Zheng. The father and son expressed their sorrow for the death of the emperor.

In terms of blood relationship, King Dongping is a serious member of the royal family. He is a cousin to the late emperor who has been dead for many years. When Emperor Taikang was alive, he would also be called Uncle Wang.

There are five vassal kings with real power in Daliang. In the past, King Nanyang was the leader. After King Nanyang died, King Dongping was the oldest and oldest.

The white-haired King Dongping cried tremblingly: "The emperor's untimely death is really heartbreaking."

Prince Dongping was forty this year and in his prime. At this time, his eyes were red and he shed a few tears.

Empress Dowager Zheng was filled with sadness, and she also cried when Prince Dongping and his son cried like this. After he finished crying, he did not forget to say: "You haven't seen Wanhua in a few years. Wanhua, give this to your grandfather and your father."

Jiang Wanhua suppressed his excitement and joy and responded in a low voice.

White lanterns were hung everywhere in the palace, emitting a pale light, and with the cold spring air and cool breeze blowing, the hairs all over the body would stand on end for the faint of heart.

After Jiang Guanhua sent his grandfather and father into the wing, he knelt down with tears in his eyes and kowtowed three times: "Grandfather, father."

King Dongping sighed: "Wanhua, I've suffered a lot from you these past few years."

Jiang Guanhua's body trembled, tears rolling down his face.

Five years ago, the Crown Princess of Dongping died of illness. Empress Dowager Zheng took pity on her for losing her mother and had no one to take care of her, so she took her into the palace. This is the grace of the Queen Mother and cannot be refused. She is also a hostage in disguise, a pawn used by Empress Dowager Zheng to contain the Dongping Palace.

While in the palace, she must be careful about her words and actions and not cause trouble for her grandfather and father. Only she knew what it felt like.

Prince Dongping felt uncomfortable when he saw his daughter crying so pitifully. He stepped forward to help Jiang Guanhua and asked in a low voice: "Today's reunion after a long separation is a happy event. Please don't cry."

Jiang Guanhua asked timidly: "Father, how long will you stay in the capital? When you return to Dongping County, can you take me back with you?"

Prince Dongping was a little embarrassed and turned to look at King Dongping.

King Dongping frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "You are sixteen this year and have reached the age to discuss marriage. Don't go back and get married directly from the palace."

Jiang Guanhua became more and more aggrieved: "When the emperor passes away, I have to observe filial piety for one year. During this year, I cannot talk about marriage. I want to go back with my grandfather and father."

"No nonsense." King Dongping emphasized his tone: "You are living well in the palace, and suddenly you want to go back now. How can I open my mouth to the Queen Mother?"

"You should know the Queen Mother's temper."

Empress Dowager Zheng had been the empress dowager for many years. In the past few years, she had intervened in the court affairs and developed a domineering temper. At this time, she said that she would take Jiang Wanhua away, which would definitely make Empress Dowager Zheng angry and unhappy.

"But Jiang Shaohua has never come to the capital." Jiang Guanhua couldn't hold it back and blurted out: "Last year when the imperial edict came to Nanyang County, she didn't even come."

"She can resist the decree, why do I have to listen to the Queen Mother?"

Prince Dongping's eyes flashed with displeasure, and he glanced at Prince Dongping.

Prince Dongping had no choice but to scold his daughter with a low face: "You bastard, how dare you talk to your grandfather like this! Why don't you apologize to your grandfather as soon as possible." Jiang Guanhua bit his lip hard and stubbornly refused to open his mouth.

After not seeing each other for several years, it is inevitable that we will become unfamiliar. Jiang Guanhua got into a temper again, and King Dongping became more and more angry, and his words became colder and harsher: "How can you compare with Jiang Shaohua?"

"She is the only daughter of the Nanyang Palace, a princess with real power and a fiefdom. Nanyang County is rich and vast, even better than Dongping County. In terms of military strength, she is the first among the vassal kings."

"Don't talk about you, even if I am in front of her, I can't act like an elder."

In the final analysis, it's just that she is not important enough. Jiang Shaohua has arbitrary status and power, but she has to shoulder the heavy responsibility of being a hostage of the Dongping Palace, under the control of Empress Dowager Zheng.

Jiang Guanhua turned his head to the side, tears falling down.

Prince Dongping sighed and coaxed his daughter in a low voice: "It's rare for us to get together, so don't lose your temper. You are sixteen this year. This time we came to the capital, firstly to attend the funeral, and secondly, to arrange a marriage for you. You Haven't you always been interested in a boy from the Li family? Your grandfather will personally handle this marriage for you. Once the filial piety period is over, you will get your wish and marry into the Li family."

As expected, Jiang Guanhua stopped crying, wiped her tears with her sleeves, and said shyly and coyly: "The man proposes marriage, so there is no reason for the woman to open her mouth. If word gets out, I will definitely be laughed at."

"Silly girl, getting the husband you want is the most important thing." King Dongping's anger calmed down a little, and he opened his mouth to coax his granddaughter a few words: "You have no shame, what's the big deal."

"Don't worry about this matter. Just wait for the good news about grandpa."

Jiang Wanhua burst into laughter and hummed shyly.

Prince Dongping and his son exchanged meaningful glances.

After coaxing Jiang Wanhua away, Prince Dongping and his son discussed in secret for a long time.

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Two days later, the King of Huaiyang brought the Princess of Huaiyang and her three sons to the palace for the funeral.

It had been more than four years since Jiang Yuehua entered the palace, and she was finally reunited with her relatives, her eyes turning into red peaches from tears.

As a female dependent, Princess Huaiyang had to kneel in Jiaofang Hall, so Jiang Yuehua was able to stay with Princess Huaiyang all day long. Jiang Guanhua's eyes were a little hot, and then he remembered what his grandfather and father had said, and he felt happy again.

As for Jiang Shaohua, he stayed with Empress Dowager Zheng in Jiaofang Hall for two days, and then went to Zhaohe Hall.

The family, the country, the world, the family is before the country. Almost without exception, the important ministers in the court were from famous families. Behind every high-ranking official in the court, there was a huge family.

From this perspective, the Jiang royal family is actually showing signs of decline. Once Emperor Taikang died, only the crown prince, princess and the second prince were left in the royal family.

Princess Baohua was in the Jiaofang Palace. The second prince was young and ignorant. He would cry after staying in the mourning hall for a while and run to the harem from time to time.

The prince often knelt in front of the coffin alone. After Jiang Shaohua arrived, he knelt with the prince all the time, which also strengthened the prince's reputation.

As the vassal kings arrived in the palace one after another, more and more Jiang family members were kneeling in front of the emperor's coffin, and they all gathered around the prince. The prince's side finally no longer looks weak.

By the time the vassal king who had traveled the furthest distance arrived at the palace, the funeral was almost over.

Along with it, there was the bad news that Pingzhou rebels were looting and conquering territory.