The Zhou Clan Western Sect was especially lively today. Grandmaster Zhou Nanwang had returned in triumph, and it happened to coincide with his young grandson's first-birthday ceremony.
Though undercurrents surged through Capital Jing, this rare grand occasion still drew countless eyes.
The Eight Lords personally sent congratulatory gifts. Though they had matters to attend to and could not stay to watch the ceremony, they had still conveyed their blessings.
The noble families on good terms with the Left and Right Residences also sent representatives to attend, bringing precious gifts for little Zhou Ding.
Even the Western Sect, which was like fire and water with them, had sent someone. It was none other than Zhou Tianyuan himself.
When Zhou You heard that he had arrived, his gaze shifted to Zhou Nanwang. The Eastern Sect had never stopped suspecting little Zhou Ding. They had come to probe again.
Fine. Today's purpose had been to lay their cards on the table anyway!
Before, while Zhou Nanwang had not been home, Zhou You had feared something might happen to the child and had chosen concealment and silence.
But things were different now...
"Congratulations, Grandmaster! Your third generation has gained another Kirin Child. Your family business will flourish!"
"Commander Zhou, my younger brother serves in the Forbidden Palace. Please look after him!"
"..."
Representatives from one noble family after another arrived, some flattering Zhou Nanwang and others seeking to befriend Zhou You. It was clear that the Zhou Clan Western Sect's old and young generations had already taken shape, as steady as a mountain.
Some also looked toward Zhou Tianyuan. The Western Sect's rise was now unstoppable; it was the Eastern Sect's turn to suffer.
Zhou Nanwang's sons had all previously proved worthless. It was hard to say the Eastern Sect had not been stabbing