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Yuan Ming was utterly indifferent to the departure of the Eighth Prince's heir, having only come to make an appearance. Just as he was about to find a seat, he found himself surrounded by a group of people.

"Hehe, Brother Yuan, it's been years since we last met. I trust you've been well?" A slender man in white robes greeted with a bow.

Recognizing him as Cheng Cheng, the son of the Minister of Rites, Yuan Ming returned the gesture, "Thanks for your concern, Brother Cheng. I'm quite well."