The Crown Prince rarely saw Zhou Shuren distracted, "Hmm, we're here."
Zhou Shuren, still dizzy from the carriage ride, then saw a stretch of ruins. He knew about this place; everyone in the capital did, yet few ever discussed it. He had once inquired of Minister Xiao, who refused to talk about it, even telling him to avoid prying into the matter. Consequently, Zhou suppressed his curiosity.
Of course, there were rumors—unreliable rumors from the capital—suggesting that this place was haunted, a forbidden zone, described with such detail as if the tellers had all come here for a day trip. In any case, over time, it became a topic rarely brought up.
Zhou Shuren gazed at the desolate ruins. The Crown Prince had already stepped ahead into them, and Zhou hurried to follow. He didn't believe the rumors.