The only thing that truly consoled him was a hundred taels of gold, yes, and a pair of Glazed Cups. In truth, he didn't particularly care for the Glazed Cups; what he coveted more were cups carved out of jade stone, and it would be even better if it were a complete set of tea utensils.
Zhou Shuren had left the capital, and not only had he left, but he had also received a reward. Gold was nothing special; what mattered most was that the Emperor had named Zhou's son. Although the name implied a reprimand, it was still a show of favor.
Most importantly, the reward came directly from the Crown Prince. What did that mean? And what was the Emperor trying to convey?
The sun had set by the time Zhou Shuren returned to the Zhou residence. Zhulan, upon hearing the news, let go of the anxiety she had been holding in her belly and sat waiting for Zhou Shuren to come in.
Zhou Shuren changed out of his official robes before coming over, "See, haven't I returned home safely?"
