In just a few months, more sect disciples were seen than ever in Tianyun City.
Early in the morning, Gentleman Lianzhen visited the morning market before heading back to the palace.
"Big brother!" The younger prince Shi Yu, delighted to see him, ran over cheerfully.
Shi Yu, now eighteen, had grown tall and was hardly distinguishable from an adult.
The brothers were both tall, yet they did not look alike in other aspects. Gentleman Lianzhen's features resembled those of the queen, while his physique and posture were said to mirror that of his late father. Shi Yu's features had developed prominently but more closely resembled the Zhongzhou king.
Gently patting his head, Gentleman Lianzhen remarked, "My, you've grown taller again!"
Laughing, Shi Yu followed him, asking, "Big brother, are you going to see mother?"
"Yes, shall we go together?"
"No!" Shi Yu immediately replied, "Mother will surely check my homework if she sees me."