Zhou Wulang packed his things and bid a reluctant farewell to Junior Ms.Lu.
Their child was still young and unsuitable for the journey, plus he was returning home primarily to process the harvested medicinal herbs before sending them to the capital. Therefore, he would need to go to the capital again after winter, so it wasn't necessary to bring his wife and child.
With Zhou Wulang and Zhou Erlang and their wives gone, the house became even quieter. However, the peace had its perks, as Bai Shan and his companions became more engrossed in their studies during their breaks, and their reading sessions lasted longer.
As August came, Bai Dalang began writing poems and essays to submit, prompting Bai Shan and Bai Erlang to consider doing the same. Although they didn't need to submit their work, they decided to write two pieces each and send them to Libationer Kong.
