The selection of the Crown Prince Consort went smoothly, as the candidates were already decided. The two concubines chosen were of humble origins and possessed gentle dispositions. Both the Emperor and the Crown Prince put considerable thought into this selection, wary of choosing someone with ambitions that could lead to trouble.
Due to the noble status and young age of the Imperial Grandson, Zhou Shuren taught him either at the Ministry of Revenue or the Hou Residence.
As the season turned to summer, the rains increased. On this day, Zhou Shuren was not teaching the Imperial Grandson at home, so the couple idly enjoyed the rain.
During their conversation, they talked about their granddaughters. Zhulan said, "Yu Die has gone out of the capital with Yuan Bo to take up his post. This child always says everything is good; I wonder if she's keeping any troubles to herself."
Zhou Shuren replied, "You raised your granddaughters, so you should trust them."
