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Three days had passed in the blink of an eye, and Zhulan's luggage was packed and ready. The caravan's horse-drawn carriages arrived early in the morning—one for the luggage and one for Zhulan and Zhou Shuren to ride in. After she made sure nothing was left behind, Zhulan boarded the carriage.
Zhulan had given all the necessary instructions and left behind the silver coin she owed. For the three months, she left Lady Zhao thirty taels of silver, which included money for monthly expenditures and food expenses.
Zhou Shuren also left one hundred taels of silver for the eldest Zhou sibling as a precaution against any significant expenses, ensuring that there was silver at hand.
During the three days, Zhulan also bought some decorative items and tea leaves to use for visiting others and for the family's social obligations.
Zhulan and Zhou Shuren boarded the carriage promptly, without any signs of reluctance.
