The next day, Yu Dang observed Chang Li and his wife, knowing they had visited Zhou Shuren the previous night. Seeing them smile at him, he knew the matter was settled, a grin spreading across his face.
Chang Li and his wife had thought long and hard after returning home last night. Unlike Chang Yi, who could secure resources for his children, they couldn't rely solely on their eldest son. After much deliberation, they concluded that aiding Ming Teng was indeed the most beneficial choice.
Today, after Zhou Shuren left the imperial court, he stayed behind. The battle in the southwest continued, with both sides in a standoff. Daily provisions were substantial, and Zhou Shuren knew of some radicals who had submitted a zhezi suggesting setting fire to the forests.
Fortunately, the Emperor and the Crown Prince had rejected the zhezi.
Inside the study, after discussing other governmental affairs, the Emperor asked Zhou Shuren, "Did your eldest son return home yesterday?"
