As the years pass, people grow increasingly handsome and mature, yet there's a part of me that misses the good old days.
Emperor Liang Ming watched Pei Yunmeng for quite some time, then, as if struck by a sudden thought, the corner of his lips twitched into an odd smile.
"Very well, Lord Pei should also join the fray and show those soldiers what 'contending for the mark' truly means."
There was a pause among the people upstairs at his words.
Pei Yunmeng looked up, only to find that Emperor Liang Ming had already diverted his gaze, looking listlessly towards the water below the tower.
He then cupped his hands in respect: "Yes."
Lu Tong was sitting among the seats in the Water Palace, listening expressionlessly to the deafening cheers nearby when suddenly an exclamation arose from in front, and Chang Jin beside him let out a shrill scream, prompting Lu Tong to frown and look up, only to freeze in astonishment.