Zhou Shuren's words landed, and Wong Ju thought of himself, "Honestly speaking, we children raised by noble families lack the drive compared to those from poor scholars."
"That's because you know your future will be carefully arranged."
Wong Ju ate a grape, "Speaking of which, Wu Ming's promotions have been very swift."
Though his opportunities don't compare to Zhou Shuren's, he's risen the fastest in recent years, holding considerable power. Once he returns from the grasslands, he likely won't leave the capital again—tsk, tsk. I'm envious!
Zhou Shuren thought inwardly that Wu Ming truly is a big figure. Honestly, he was somewhat surprised Wu Ming chose to go to the grasslands. He had often heard the Emperor praise Wu Ming, clearly not wanting him to head there.
