MC - Chapter 574: All My Friends

There was a deeper meaning in those words.

The First Prince understood clearly and took a moment to compose himself before smiling and saying, “Since Imperial Father has summoned us, as his sons, how can we not share in our father's worries and defy his decree?”

The Second Prince released his hand and replied nonchalantly, “Since Imperial Elder Brother is unwell, as your younger brother, I should actually do more to alleviate worries for Imperial Father and you, so that Imperial Elder Brother can rest and recover in peace.”

The First Prince straightened up and looked at his younger brother. After a moment of thought, he said calmly, “Second Brother, it's good that you want to take on more responsibilities, but the world belongs to Imperial Father. Whatever Imperial Father decides, we sons can only follow. Any other thoughts are of no use, even if Second Brother may wish otherwise.”

The Second Prince smiled faintly and did not respond further.

Their exchange was quite restrained, it had not escalated into open hostility. But anyone could sense that while the two princes' words were polite, their hearts were not in agreement.

Meanwhile, the Third Prince, who had always remained somewhat aloof from the two elder brothers, was now just listlessly eyeing the table of dishes, feeling a bit hungry after waiting for so long.

After a long wait.

That emperor robe finally made its entrance. Once the Great Liang Emperor appeared, all three princes knelt in unison, “We pay our respects to Imperial Father.”

The Great Liang Emperor asked them to sit, and then took his place at the head of the table, waiting for his three sons to sit down.

The three princes remained anxious and tense, not daring to meet their imperial father's gaze.

In truth, there was little semblance of a father-son relationship among them, it was perhaps even more distant than the typical ruler-subject relationship.

"Eat."

The Great Liang Emperor only just one word before picking up his chopsticks and starting to eat. The three princes exchanged gl

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Martial Cultivator Chapter 574: All My Friends

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