Ye Beiming is a prince, and Ye Beilian is the Crown Prince. As declared by the eunuch, the difference in their respective statuses is starkly apparent.
Chen Lianlian, previously infatuated, immediately snapped back to reality: a handsome appearance was one thing, but ultimately when Ye Beilian becomes the Emperor, Ye Beiming, at best, would remain but a mere subject.
The emperor orders, the subject dies; such is the unchanging truth through the ages.
Ye Beiming has neither a mother nor other forces to support him, and his highest position would remain that of a prince.
Ye Beilian, however, assumed a condescending demeanor, waiting for Ye Beiming to step forward and pay his respects.
Ye Beiming, mounted on a splendid horse, his grey eyes shimmering subtly, curled his lips into a sneer, "I beg Imperial Brother's forgiveness. I, your servant brother, was injured in the knee while battling the Blood Cloud Beast, and thus cannot dismount to perform the courtesy."
