The Emperor magnanimously admitted, "Yes, I am pleased, I am very pleased. Zhou Shuren has never truly been loyal to anyone. Don't be fooled by his constant claims of loyalty to me; in fact, he's loyal to himself. Just now, for the first time, he bowed to me with such respect."
He had seen too many cunning people, so many that he couldn't even count them all, but he had always seen clearly.
The Crown Prince spoke up, "He has always been preparing a way out for the Zhou family."
The Emperor said, "Dynasties can change, let alone families. Thinking of the future for one's family and leaving a way out is long-term consideration and a sign of valuing one's family. I would be more uneasy if he didn't leave a way out."
The Crown Prince twitched the corner of his mouth, "Father Emperor is a good Emperor."
