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Emperor Lin Zhen sat on the dragon throne, quietly observing the scene before him, a hint of a satisfied smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
As an emperor, he often had to maintain a facade of coldness and detachment; after all, blood was thicker than water, and even a tiger would not eat its own cubs—how much more so for a human?
However, Lin Feng knew well that his elder brother, Lin Zheng, was merely putting on an act at this moment. If he were not privy to the underlying truths, he might have been deceived by this superficial display and mistakenly believed that his brother was genuinely pleased with his return.
Reflecting on the past few years, the young and naive Lin Feng might have truly believed it without question.
With this thought in mind, Lin Feng gently pushed away from Lin Zheng's embrace, taking a step back to once again bow respectfully. "I got carried away in my excitement and forgot to pay my respects to you, Brother. Please forgive me."
"I have seen the Crown Prince!"
Lin Zheng quickly reached out to help Lin Feng up, smiling as he said, "Fourth Prince, please rise! There is no need for such formalities between brothers!"
Once outside the palace, Lin Feng walked alongside his brother Lin Zheng. Before long, Lin Zheng proposed to host a welcome banquet for Lin Feng. He also informed their other brothers, the second brother Lin Quan and the third brother Lin Ye.
In the carriage, the two brothers sat side by side, chatting amiably. The conversation naturally revolved around Lin Feng's adventures in the martial world over the years. Lin Feng only briefly recounted a few highlights.
In no time at all, they arrived at an elegantly decorated restaurant called Yue Bin Lou. Shortly after entering their reserved private room, Lin Quan and Lin Ye arrived in succession.
"Fourth Prince! It’s been so many years since we last met! You look even more impressive than before!"
Lin Quan wore a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes; while he appeared friendly in his greetings, his eyes darted around suspiciously. This remark was clearly a jab at Lin Feng, considering that his past indiscretions were hardly a secret.
Lin Feng could discern the meaning behind Lin Quan's words and replied, "I’ve been wandering outside these past few years, often struggling to make ends meet. How could I possibly compare to you, Brother?"
He thought to himself how plump Lin Quan had become—like a pig!
You should know that Er Ge Lin Quan loves to indulge in delicious dishes of big fish and meat, which has caused him to appear somewhat plump and overweight. The bustling restaurant before us is actually owned and operated by Er Ge Lin Quan himself!
Thanks to the delectable dishes served here, combined with Er Ge's close relationships with many officials in the court, it’s common for numerous court officials to frequent this establishment for meals. Indeed, with the Fourth Prince returning this time, he must have brought back a bountiful harvest and fruitful results!
At that moment, Brother Three Lin Ye approached with an enthusiastic smile, gently patting Lin Feng on the shoulder. As everyone took their seats, the eldest brother, Lin Zheng, smiled and slowly spoke up: "The main purpose of our gathering here today is to welcome the Fourth Prince and wash away the dust of his journey."
"Therefore, my brothers need not be overly restrained; just enjoy yourselves and drink freely!"
Lin Feng quickly turned to look at his elder brother Lin Zheng, cupping his hands in salute as he replied, "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
The Fourth Prince chuckled and said, "You’re being too polite! There are no outsiders here; it’s just us brothers."
"So, don’t be so formal. Just call me ‘Big Brother’!" Lin Zheng laughed heartily and waved his hand, signaling Lin Feng not to be so courteous.
Upon hearing his brother's words, Lin Feng nodded eagerly and said, "Yes, what Big Brother says is absolutely right. I will remember that."
As they spoke, various fine wines and delicacies were quickly brought to the table by the waitstaff. The brothers raised their glasses together and downed several cups of fragrant wine. As the warm liquid flowed into their bellies, the initially awkward atmosphere gradually became more relaxed and comfortable.
Just then, Lin Quan suddenly stood up, firmly holding his wine glass with both hands. He raised one hand slightly towards Lin Feng's direction and smiled as he toasted:
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