Zhou Shuren had not yet entered the study when he heard sobbing; without stepping through the door, he turned to Eunuch Liu, "Who is crying?"
The crying was so sorrowful, it made one's heart ache just to listen.
Eunuch Liu was very courteous to Zhou Shuren; his position usually meant being flattered by others, but he had to be polite to Zhou Shuren. Even if the Crown Prince ascended to the throne, Minister Zhou would be heavily relied upon, and the Crown Prince had always kept Zhou Shuren in mind. "Minister Yu has arrived."
Zhou Shuren's acting was spot-on, feigning surprise admirably, though he understood everything in his mind; this was a confrontation with the Emperor.
Eunuch Liu smiled, "The Emperor is waiting for you."
