The sky was ablaze with sunset colors, and the autumn scenery was delightful.

The Third Prince's residence was crowded with people, and with the Emperor's grand escort team present, no one in the former capital dared to underestimate Shang Rui.

Since court officials were reluctant to visit Shang Rui directly, they sent his children, who were around the same age as him, to deliver gifts and pay their respects.

Besides the sons of officials, princes and princesses also came.

There are two other children of the Imperial Concubine, namely Shang Rui's younger brother and younger sister, Shang Ye and Shang Le;

There were also Consort Xian's two sons, and Consort Shu's one son and three daughters;

In addition to Consort Liang's one son and two daughters, there were also princes and princesses born to other concubines of lower rank.

Only,

The Empress's sons, Shang Changge and Shang Changze, and Consort De's only son, Shang Xuanzhi, have not yet been seen.

Someone asked.

"Where are my elder sister and Crown Prince? Brother Xuanzhi isn't here either. Don't they come to visit Third Brother?"

The one who spoke was Princess Shangmeng, born to Consort Shu. The 15-year-old girl held Shang Le's hand and looked innocent and carefree.

But it was her words that silenced the lively atmosphere; some people were lost in thought, while others scoffed.

Shang Le: "Those two are of higher seniority and status than us, why would they condescend to come down here?"

The atmosphere became even more subtle.

But Shang Meng seemed completely oblivious, her little mouth pouting:

"Then what about Brother Xuanzhi..."

Shang Le, annoyed by the questions, shook off Shang Meng's hand and snapped unhappily:

"What's the point of asking? Everyone knows that the Sixth Prince loves to play the charlatan and fool around all day."

It's uncertain whether they'll even be in the capital. Besides, if they don't come, they don't come—it's the same as who's welcoming them?

"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"

"Princess Anguo has arrived—" "The Sixth Prince has arrived—"

Along with three loud announcements, a spirited young man's voice also rang out.

"Doesn't our fourth sister welcome us? This is so heartbreaking."

The group that arrived late were none other than the three main characters who had just been mentioned, and everyone hurriedly bowed.

"Greetings, Your Highness!" "Greetings, Princess!"

"Greetings, Sixth Prince."

Among those bowing were princes, princesses, and sons of officials. Before Shang Changze and Shang Changge could even speak...

Shang Xuanzhi, dressed as a charlatan, spoke before the other two could speak; the young man was incredibly irritating.

"No need for formalities, please get up, please get up!"

“Some of you are my imperial brothers and sisters. How can I accept their greetings? It would shorten my lifespan, it would be too short!”

Shang Le was the first to lose his temper, looking up and glaring at him with gritted teeth, warning him:

"Shang Xuanzhi!"

Shang Changze stepped in to smooth things over: "Alright, Xuanzhi, don't make your brothers and sisters angry anymore. Get up."

As the Crown Prince, Shang Changze was the person of the highest status present. When he spoke, the people who had been bowing stood up.

"Thank you, Your Highness. Thank you, Princess."

Shang Changze was easygoing and approachable; aside from being the Crown Prince, he was also the elder brother of these people.

Aside from a few exceptions, most people were quite happy to get close to Shang Changze.

Shang Changge is different.

No one paid attention to Shang Changge. The original owner had a bad temper and was arrogant, offending her younger siblings one by one.

To what extent were we offended?

In any situation where Shang Changge is present, these princes and princesses will absolutely not attend unless absolutely necessary.

Aside from the necessary formalities, these princes and princesses would absolutely not exchange a single word with Shang Changge, their eldest sister.

"Tsk."

Shang Changge sat alone in her seat, and couldn't help but click her tongue as she looked at the sisterly affection and brotherly respect that had nothing to do with her.

She was ostracized and heartbroken.

"Royal elder sister."

Shang Changge wasn't startled by the sudden shout, because she was constantly keeping an eye on the person who spoke:

Shang Rui.

Shang Rui sat in a wheelchair, and behind him, pushing the wheelchair, was a cold-faced beauty—Chu Yue.

Shang Changge smiled and said, "Third brother."

She is very polite, and of course she will smile and respond when someone greets her.