Bab 55: 1.73 Meters

Now that the matter weighing in Helian Jing's mind was lifted, he was finally able to feel more relaxed. He happily hummed the tune he learned on the river tour yesterday as he went off to find his mother and grandmother.

"Stop," an icy and imposing voice called from behind him.

Helian Jing's heart skipped a beat and he froze on the spot. He hung his head low, and with great dread, slowly turned around.

"Big brother," Helian Jing greeted.

Helian Xuan could not help but frown upon seeing his little brother acting so carefree. Their uncles all passed away from early wars, leaving only him and his little brother to carry on the family name and position. The emperor favoured the Helian family, conferring both of them as monarchs. Before their father passed away, he had tasked Helian Xuan with taking care of Helian Jing. He had reiterated the loyalty they must show to the country and the importance of maintaining the family's stellar reputation.