"Grandfather, I've brought the tea you asked for!"
Outside the study, a young boy's voice broke the silence.
"Come in," Sun Tianming replied.
The door creaked open, and a boy of about thirteen, dressed in fine silk, entered the room carrying a tea set.
The boy's sword-like brows and starry eyes bore a striking resemblance to Sun Fengli.
His name was Sun Fengyi, the younger half-brother of Sun Fengli, sharing the same father but born to a different mother. Without spiritual roots, he had been relegated to handling odd jobs for the family.
It was his responsibility to attend to Sun Tianming's daily needs, learning the intricacies of family affairs under his grandfather's guidance. The intention was to prepare him to eventually take on a role of influence and responsibility within the family hierarchy.
"You've worked hard, Fengyi," Sun Tianming said warmly, looking at the boy who had come to deliver tea late at night.
