Zhou Shuren waited for Zhang Jinghong to leave before taking out the zhezi and pondering for a while. He genuinely admired Zhang Jinghong. Weighing his words carefully, he finally picked up the brush and wrote Zhang Jinghong's name on the zhezi.
As he left the government office, Zhou Shuren encountered Zhang Jinghong and offered a piece of advice, "If you wish to leave, you must demonstrate sincerity."
Zhang Jinghong instantly understood. He wasn't lacking in silver; back when he left, he brought a considerable amount with him. He and his wife lived discreetly, employing only a few servants over the years. Most of their expenses were for their son. He began deliberating over how to craft a convincing zhezi that would put the royal family at ease.
Upon returning home, Zhou Shuren saw his wife immersed in drawing and writing, with an entire table piled with things. "What are you working on? You've written so much?"
