Ah Jiu was the first to notice the presence of Emperor Yan. He was slightly surprised in his heart, quickly stood up, and took two steps toward Emperor Yan before kneeling down.
"Your subject brother greets Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live long and be auspicious."
Empress Dowager Mo of Beiyan noticed Emperor Yan, her brows slightly furrowed but quickly relaxed. She leaned against the cushion on the couch, watching the two brothers with a smile.
Emperor Yan entered, looking down at the smallest imperial brother kneeling at his feet, who was now his only brother, and smiled with a hint of reproach: "Rise, after two years away, do you not even call for your Imperial Brother upon return?"
Ah Jiu looked up, smiled, cupped his hands in salute, and said: "Your subject brother thanks Imperial Brother." Then he stood up, glanced at Emperor Yan, and said: "After two years, Imperial Brother has only become more majestic and admirable. Your subject brother is in awe."
