Zhou Gu's departure from the Capital City has caused ripples through all the major residences.
Some speculate that given Zhou Gu's nature, he genuinely took to travel. They believe the statements made by the old Duke and himself in front of the Emperor, that his travels are meant to gain a deeper understanding of the people's sentiments across Daliang, in preparation to become a good official in the future. Some others speculate that he is a treasured sword launched by the Crown Prince, Yan Huisheng, to carry out a secret mission. The obstacles that the Crown Prince could not control and eliminate in the capital would require someone else's interference. That person could be no other than Zhou Gu.
