Before they knew it, the Crown Prince and his entourage had finally returned to the capital, completing the return journey days faster than when they had set out.
Zhou Shuren looked at the city gate and thought, "We're finally back."
They had been delayed in Zhangzhou Province for some days, and the round trip took nearly half a month. Now, the Lesser New Year was just around the corner.
As the carriage entered the city, the streets of the capital were bustling with activity, everywhere adorned with lanterns and streamers in preparation for the New Year, and the streets were crowded with people coming and going.
Zhou Shuren wanted to return home first, but that was unfortunately not possible. The Emperor was waiting in the palace, so he had no choice but to follow the Crown Prince's carriage and enter the palace with him.
