After breakfast, Chang Yi and Chang Zhi came to the main courtyard. Zhou Shuren asked, "Why are you two here instead of going to the government office?"
Chang Yi said, "Father, the rain is too heavy. You should wait until it lessens before going to the Ministry of Revenue."
Chang Zhi added, "Yes, Father, listen to Second Brother."
The umbrellas were useless in such heavy rain, and both of them were already drenched.
Zhou Shuren pointed to his casual attire, "Do you see what I'm wearing?"
Chang Yi, "..."
Chang Zhi, "..."
Their worry was in vain; the old man had no intention of going to the Ministry of Revenue today!
Zhou Shuren said, "If the rain continues like this, you should wait until it subsides before heading out."
With the storm raging, hardly anyone arrived at the government office on time today. Apart from a few essential departments, many would surely be taking the day off.
