In the days that followed, Zhulan seldom left home except when necessary, and as time passed, the investigation of Mr. Loo's case continued, implicating more and more people.
The Emperor seemed intent on a purge, and the noble families in the capital had become very low-key recently. Even the idle young aristocrats in the capital had disappeared, leading to a decline in businesses such as horse tracks in the Suburb of the capital.
At the Zhou Residence, Zhulan received Lady Phang. Lady Phang was supposed to be a generation younger, but since her daughter was marrying her son, they were now equals.
Lady Phang brought a lot of fruits, "From the hometown, sent to the capital for you and Mr. Hou to try fresh."
Zhulan, having aged, particularly enjoyed drinking fruit juice, which was a luxury in ancient times. Hypermarket fruits weren't cheap, and she even received tribute honey.
Zhulan said, "Then I won't be polite."
