"Yes!" Fourth Master Xiao replied earnestly.
The Emperor waved his hand: "Boring, boring, I'm going back." Without waiting to see Zhi, he brushed his sleeves and left. Fourth Master Xiao followed three steps behind to see him out, with Chief Chang close behind.
Just as they stepped out the door, they saw Shi Shengjie leading a short-statured person through the front corridor. Raising an eyebrow slightly, he turned to Fourth Master Xiao and asked, "Who is this?"
Fourth Master Xiao's gaze sharpened as he looked over, a hint of sternness flashing in his eyes, followed by a cough as he paused before replying, "Reporting to the Emperor, he is my eldest son!"
Eldest son!
The Emperor froze, with countless memories flooding out from the depths of his heart, long hidden and forgotten. He stared blankly at the distant figure, walking steadily with a straight back, the image merging with shadows from his memory.
