Ministers exited the palace in twos and threes, their steps not brisk but somewhat heavy instead.
Zhou Shuren walked alongside Old Master Wang, who sighed as they walked, "I always feel like a storm is coming; you should be extra careful too!"
Zhou Shuren had great respect for the elder, who had given him many pointers over the years. "You too, sir."
Old Master Wang felt a heavy heart. Today's words from the Crown Prince and whether the Emperor could awaken, the struggle for the throne—ah, old age, old age.
After leaving the palace, Zhou Shuren boarded his carriage. Several Chief of Staff remained inside. Zhou Shuren stroked his beard, feeling today's Crown Prince had spoken deliberately to mislead, yet still found the Crown Prince very strange.
