The next day, early in the morning, Zhou Shuren had yet to eat breakfast when a eunuch arrived at the Zhou residence, requesting Zhou Shuren to enter the palace.
Zhulan frowned, "Why would you be suddenly summoned to the palace?"
Moreover, it was early in the morning, before the great court session and without morning court, Zhulan couldn't help but overthink.
Zhou Shuren was also surprised, as it made sense that neither the Emperor nor the Crown Prince should meet anyone before the great court session, yet now he was being summoned without even time granted for breakfast.
Zhou Shuren got dressed in his official attire, "Don't worry."
Zhulan wasn't worried, just puzzled, "Though there's no danger, you should still be extra careful."
"Alright."
Zhulan handed Zhou Shuren a purse filled with pastries, "To tide you over."
"Hmm."
The carriage drove quickly, clearly in a hurry to get Zhou Shuren to the palace, and once inside, it headed straight for the government hall.
