The capital has been quite lively recently. The effect of Zhou Shuren causing a stir in the grand hall has expedited the case handling significantly. The calculations behind the scenes are evident, and the investigation is progressing swiftly.
Zhulan is following the progress of the case, and the children at home are also concerned. Ming Teng has had nothing to do lately, and Ming Rui is at home. Several grandsons have been discussing the case frequently, and they all went on the day of the trial.
Zhulan did not go out, staying at home to wait for news. Shuren did not intervene or push the matter forward at all, making it clear that the emperor would be in charge. The less he interfered, the harsher the emperor's actions would be.
At the teahouse, Ming Teng sat in an upstairs private room. The room faced the street, allowing him to see the distant crowd from the window.
