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Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was somewhat distracted, he had faith in Chang Yi, but still, he worried. Zhou Shuren thought back to eight or nine years ago and realized that he never anticipated he would be such a dutiful father.

Today, the Ministry of Rites was hosting the ambassadors, and it was only today that Chang Yi could demonstrate his worth to secure his entrance to the Palace tomorrow. Zhou Shuren pressed his brow, and again, his thoughts turned to Chang Lian, prompting a light chuckle—his concerns had indeed grown.

In Xuzhou Province, Chang Lian was meeting Zhao Ji. Although they hadn't interacted much as Scholars together in the Hanlin Academy, now in the unfamiliar Xuzhou, Zhao Ji had come looking for support and solidarity.

Chang Lian inquired, "Have you found a place to stay?"

Zhao Ji nodded, "I have found a small courtyard, not far from your residence."