Chen Fulin returned home and shut himself in the study, remaining silent for a long time. He took out a piece of blank paper and began to grind ink with a raised hand.
He dipped his brush in the ink, but the first character just wouldn't come out right. After hesitating for a long time, Chen Fulin finally put down his brush.
Mrs. Chen felt that he had been a little odd lately, and as he stayed in the study for the better part of the day without coming out, she couldn't help but go find him, "What's the matter, my lord?"
Chen Fulin lowered his eyes and moved the blank paper aside, shaking his head: "It's nothing."
Mrs. Chen vaguely knew that he was angry about the promotion. He was almost certain he would be promoted; she had secretly prepared clothes and jewelry, just waiting to celebrate his advancement. But now…
