Ran Zheng signaled, "Let's go outside to talk."
The Ministry of Revenue was indeed not the place for conversation, and Zhou Shuren said, "Alright, let's go to the nearby teahouse."
Once at the teahouse, Ran Zheng ordered tea and waited until the door of the private room was closed before saying, "You should congratulate me."
Zhou Shuren smiled, "Got promoted?"
Ran Zheng nodded, "Indeed, second rank."
Zhou Shuren felt no envy, "That's what you deserve."
Ran Zheng also felt it was deserved, "Back in the capital, I need to take a good rest for some time."
Zhou Shuren's heart stirred; although Ran Zheng did not specify, he could read between the lines. The Emperor had not assigned Ran Zheng a position, only promoted his rank, "That's good, you should take some rest."