Upon reaching ten years of age, children were obligated to participate in a specialized education regime tailored to their clan.
For the twin princes Zhang Mingrui and Xie Junjie, it meant that time for separation had come.
"Why?" Zhang Mingrui's face crumpled in displeasure. "I don't want to live in Longjing Palace."
Zhang Fengxi reached out and rubbed his eldest son's head affectionately.
"Mingrui, tiger clan is your birth clan. You might have spent your entire childhood in Fuxi Palace, but in the end, you still have to return to Longjing Palace."
Zhang Mingrui gave his father a pitiful look.
"Then, can Junjie come with me?"
"No, Junjie needs to stay in Fuxi Palace," Xie Jianyu replied, upon which Zhang Mingrui broke into a wail.
"I don't wanna gohoooooo~" he lunged at his twin brother and wrapped his arms around Xie Junjie. "Why do I have to go alone? Mommy and Daddy don't want me anymore!"
Xie Jianyu and Zhang Fengxi exchanged exasperated glances.
