Outside the Palace, Ran Zheng left the Palace and climbed onto his carriage, where he slumped motionlessly. He was not resigned, not yet avenged his son, not resigned to being outwitted. Closing his eyes, he lay down in the carriage, as closing his eyes was the only way to hide the emotions in his eyes.
Zhou Shuren paid no attention to Ran Zheng after seeing him and didn't involve himself further, as it was no longer his concern.
In the Academy, Ming Teng was listless. He truly missed Ran Xun, who hadn't come to the Academy. The young servant had gone to the Ran Residence to inquire, and Ran Xun had only told him to take care of himself.