Zhou's eldest knew that the eunuch had come to proclaim the decree, and had everyone prepare for it early in the morning when father hadn't eaten breakfast yet, "Go and notify each house to come to the front courtyard to receive the decree."
After giving his instructions, Zhou's eldest headed towards the main house. The door to his parents' room was open, and mother was writing. He knocked on the door, "Mother, a government officer and a eunuch have come from the palace to announce the imperial decree."
Zhulan set down her pen, her gaze falling on the small wooden box beside her. She pressed her lips together, clearly not pleased. Holding the small box, she said, "Let's go."
Zhulan took a few steps then paused, "Wait a moment."
Before Zhou's eldest's very eyes, mother took out fifty silver notes from her purse and stuffed them into the purse, then handed it to Zhou's eldest, "Give this purse to your father later."
Zhou's eldest took the purse, "Okay."
