Although somewhat reluctant in her heart, Manbao had indeed taken their salary, and it was she who led Mingda and Changyu to see the handsome man. So she sighed and agreed, indicating that she would write a letter of apology.
Since the letter wouldn't go past the Censorate, her salary wouldn't be deducted, so she might as well write it just to make the emperor happy.
Manbao sent away Gu Zhong's apprentice and turned around to find her father.
Old Zhou was standing in line to receive things. Seeing her looking a bit dejected after whispering to him, he couldn't help but ask with concern, "What did the eunuch say?"
Manbao shook her head dejectedly and said, "Nothing much, just that I have to write a letter of apology when I go back."
Old Zhou immediately said, "The Emperor values you and that's why he gives you work, Manbao. You've grown up; you can't just think about playing all the time. Look at all the salary and fields he's given you, you have to work properly for him."
