Rongchuan truly felt uncomfortable within the Palace, so having a mission was good, but this mission didn't fit with the Hanlin Academy, "Your servant obeys the decree."
At the Zhou family's home in the evening, Rongchuan had dinner with his wife after coming back, then he quietly discussed the day's events in the court, "Father, I feel that I won't be appointed to an official position next year."
He now felt that, just like his father had said, he was like a piece of brick, moved wherever needed, and indeed his identity was not suitable. He felt very disappointed, as he still wanted to be like his father and become a pillar of the state.
Zhou Shuren couldn't comfort Rongchuan's feelings, to comfort him would be to confess without being pressed, "You're overthinking it. The Emperor values you, he will definitely arrange a good mission for you."
