King Ma was stunned, not only because of the address "senior brother" but also because of Yuan Li's signature carriage.
Zhao Duan? Yuan Li?
Two men of drastically different status and reputation should not have any connection.
"Yes," Zhao Duan said with a smile as warm as the spring breeze, suddenly getting cozy:
"I didn't expect to run into my senior brother here."
King Ma frowned:
"I don't remember having a lord like you as a junior brother."
Zhao Duan laughed heartily:
"Both of us serve as tributors in the Imperial City, guided by Eunuch Hai; both taught by Grand Ancestor Emperor. Isn't it natural that we are from the same sect?"
King Ma was taken aback, then gave him a strange look, noncommittally:
"Did Sun Lianying tell you this?"
Not many knew of his tributor status; one with the last name Sun did.
"Supervisor said Lord is full of loyal courage, junior brother truly admires you," Zhao Duan said with genuine admiration.
