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Of the Thirteen Guardians, Yan, Gu, Yuan, Ming, Xiao, Leng, Tie, Wu, Su, Li, Zhuge, Shangguan, and Duanmu were the thirteen families. Except for the Gu family which moved away from the capital, the other twelve families, although most of their forces moved back to their respective hometowns, retained the main branch of the direct lineage in the capital and held on.

The summons sent by Yan Nianjun was quickly delivered to the heads of each family. The heads of the eleven families and several surviving ancestors came to the Yan family one after another. In order not to attract the attention of the royal family, each family did not make a big fanfare, and quietly drove into the gate of the Yan family in a carriage without any family logo. The Yan family was low-key and lively. The guards at the door were still standing leisurely, and occasionally yawned. When they saw someone coming, they did not react much, but welcomed him in as usual, without much change in expression. However, only the people who were welcomed knew that another group of Yan family children had already stood inside the door and greeted them respectfully.

"The Yan family kid's skills are just on the surface." Patriarch Duanmu laughed and said to the ancestor of the Wu family who arrived at the same time as him: "It's amazing that he can come up with such a double-faced reception method."

The Wu family ancestor glanced at him and pursed his lips: "Isn't it because of the people over there who forced you to do it? How can you allow others to sleep soundly on your bed? The current one is much better than the previous ones, otherwise we wouldn't be able to get together today. But the king's heart is hard to predict, and it's good for the Yan family kid to do this. It's better to be careful."

The heads of the two families greeted each other, and then followed their respective ancestors in silence.

Yan Nianjun was sitting in the reception room drinking tea and chatting with the ancestors of the Yuan family and the Xiao family, who had arrived two days earlier than them. When he saw the two of them, he hurried out to greet them, bowed and said, "My two uncles have come from afar, and you must have worked hard on the way."

Patriarch Duanmu patted his shoulder and said, "Young man, there is no need to be so polite. We are not outsiders."

As he spoke, he quickened his pace and walked towards the two people in the hall. Even though he was in his nineties, his steps were still light and agile: "Brother Yuan, Brother Xiao, it's great to see you again."

The Wu family's ancestor followed closely, his voice choking as he said, "Brother Yuan, Brother Xiao Wu..."

The Xiao family's ancestor stood up and clasped his fists: "Third brother Duanmu, seventh brother Wu."

The Yuan family ancestor sat still, just smiling at the two of them: "Third brother Duanmu, seventh brother Wu, come on, the Yan family boy is thoughtful and has brought the four remaining brothers of our generation together. This is something worth celebrating, and there is no need to cry."

Patriarch Duanmu and Patriarch Wu sniffed and calmed down. When they spoke again, Patriarch Duanmu smiled and said, "Brother, you are right. I just don't know what big event has happened that has caused the Yan family to mobilize so many troops this time."

Yan Nianjun quickly apologized: "I'm sorry to trouble you uncles. It's Nianjun's fault. I hope you will forgive me."

"Alright, alright, Jun boy, go down and do your thing. You're not needed here. We brothers need to have a personal chat. Third brother is as impatient as ever. You and seventh brother should sit down and take a rest first. You're already old, aren't you tired from traveling?" Patriarch Xiao took over the conversation with a smile.

"Well, go ahead, young man." The Yuan Laozu also waved his hand.

"If the uncles have anything to say, please tell the children. Nianjun will take his leave first." There are no older elders in the main branch of the Yan family. As a grandchild, he really doesn't have much common topics to talk about with the four ancestors.

The four ancestors waved their hands together: "Go, go."

Yan Nianjun took the opportunity to retreat and took away the two family heads who were accompanying him.

"Brother, do you know the reason for this gathering?" Patriarch Duanmu couldn't help asking before his butt even touched the stool.

The Yuan Lao Zu sneered and pointed at him with his hand: "You, you, you are so old, but your patience has not improved at all."

"It is said that a child's character can be seen at the age of three. Big brother knows my temper. You must have known about this long ago. You'd better tell me quickly." Patriarch Duanmu did not show any sign of restraint and was still obsessed with the answer.

Patriarch Xiao and Patriarch Wu smiled helplessly. Although they were also curious, Duanmu San's temperament remained the same for decades.

"Put your heart at ease. This is a good thing, a happy thing. Just relax and have a good time with your brothers." The Yuan Laozu poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him.

Patriarch Duanmu took it respectfully, patted his chest and said, "With what elder brother said, I don't want to think about anything else, hehehe."