Xiao Qing had a simple reason for summoning Zhou Shuren, he didn't want to deal with the troublesome Fifth Prince. So, let the capable do more work. Having a useful assistant was a blessing indeed, "This official understands, so the Fifth Prince is just coming to settle accounts."
The Crown Prince silently looked at the tea leaves in his cup. Hmm, the leaves were neatly arranged. He picked it up and smelled it, not bad.
Zhou Shuren continued cursing in his heart, his chest aching. Damn the capable doing more work. Ah, right now he missed Wong Ju terribly!
At the Shi residence, Yao Yao was tallying the grains, meats, and, most importantly, medicinal herbs that her husband had asked her to prepare.