The formal ceremony for becoming a disciple took place in the Palace. The Emperor invited all the prominent ministers to witness it, and a banquet was arranged in the palace.
When Zhou Shuren arrived, he felt many eyes on him, filled with both jealousy and surprise. They were envious of the royal favor towards the Hou Residence of the Zhou family, and surprised that Zhou Shuren would take the Imperial Grandson as his disciple!
Zhou Shuren sat in the central position under various gazes, waiting for the ceremony to begin. Today, the Imperial Grandson wore his formal attire, and as soon as he appeared, the venue became noisy.
As the cushion was placed, the discussions grew louder. The Grandson wearing formal attire as a monarch—was he going to kneel?
Zhou Shuren could not sit still; was this too much emphasis on him?
The Emperor walked over and pressed Zhou Shuren back into his seat, saying, "You deserve it."
