Strictly speaking, in terms of seniority, Stoneborn, as Yi Shuyuan's eldest disciple, actually ranked a little above A Bao.
But they were not truly relatives, after all, and Stoneborn had still been a tiny child when he visited the Yi Household back then. Though he was Yi Shuyuan's disciple, the family saw it more as a schoolmaster teaching a young pupil.
Naturally, he had called A Bao "Uncle" at every turn, and the habit had continued all these years.
Yi A Bao was thrilled to see Stoneborn too. He clasped his hand, his smile deepening the wrinkles on his face and making the traces of age all the more apparent.
"Good, good, good! Stoneborn, it's been so many years since I last saw you! Our ship was delayed for two days along the way, and I thought we wouldn't make it. But afterward, the wind and current were with us, and we sailed very quickly."
"Hahahaha! Uncle Yi, you've arrived at just the right time. Everyone, come home with me. The carriage is ready!"
As Stoneborn spoke, the household servants beside him hurried forward to help.
"Yes, yes, this way, please!"
Some carrying book cases on their backs and others holding travel bags, the group followed Stoneborn and the others to the edge of the harbor, boarded the carriage, and headed for the Mo Residence.
The beautiful sights of Mingzhou Ancient City brought knowing smiles to those returning home, while the first-time visitors hardly knew where to look.
Inside the carriage, they chatted about Mingzhou's Fifteen Wonders and their plans for sightseeing in Tea Province. Amid their talk and laughter, they soon arrived at the gates of the Mo Residence.
Recognizing the driver of the carriage, the servants at the entrance immediately knew Stoneborn had returned and came forward to