Although she had plenty of delicious food in her space, her six guards stayed close to protect her, leaving her no chance to take any out.
Only after Song Yaoyao finished eating did everyone begin asking questions.
The old madam said, "Yaoyao, why did you come to the border on your own?
"Didn't anyone at the manor arrange an escort for you?
"I always said your father was unreliable, and your mother is even worse. How could they dare let a young girl like you come to the border alone?
"This is far too reckless. The next time I write, I'll give both of them a proper scolding."
Her grandmother's words of reproach warmed Song Yaoyao's heart, but she still explained:
"I came to the border under imperial orders to find Grandfather.
"His Majesty sent his finest Shadow Guards to protect me. See? I'm perfectly fine, so don't worry."
Hearing this, everyone knew there was more to the matter and refrained from asking further.
The old madam reassured her:
"We've already sent someone to notify your grandfather and uncles. You'll be able to see them later."
Song Yaoyao nodded. "All right."
Afterward, they chatted about family matters.
That evening, Song Yaoyao finally met her grandfather, her seven uncles, and her ten male cousins.
Song Yaoyao looked around the room full of people:
Her eldest uncle, Ning Yuancheng, and eldest aunt, Lei Kelan;
Her second uncle, Ning Zhaohong, and second aunt, Ming Caiwei;
Her third uncle, Ning Chenhong, and third aunt, Han Muqing;
Her fourth uncle, Ning Jiafeng, and fourth aunt, Liu Jingyu;
Her fifth uncle, Ning Yiming, and fifth aunt, Liu Yanqing;
Her sixth uncle, Ning Xiaoyan, and sixth aunt, Chen Xiaoyu;
Her seventh uncle, Ning Dongze, and seventh aunt, Bai Tongyin.
There were so many older male and female