Three days later, Zhou La'er returned from Chuanzhou. He didn't purchase a residence in Chuanzhou City but near the orchard — a two-compound house.
Now that the house had been bought, Zhao couldn't move in alone. She had to wait until Zhou La'er returned from Pingzhou.
The very next morning, Zhou La'er and Chang Zhi set off back to Pingzhou.
Zhou Shuren had sorted out books for the scholar Xu, while Zhulan added some fabrics for Scholar Xu's wife to express their gratitude for the couple's hard work on behalf of Chang Zhi.
As for Xue Mei, this time Zhulan did not bring her any gifts, instead, she wrote her a letter.
After Zhou La'er left, Lady Fang came to find Zhulan with Zhao accompanying her.
Zhulan asked, "Do you have matters to discuss, mother-in-law?"
