Zhou Shuren could not figure it out either, "This all depends on the Emperor."
The couple fell silent, both aware of the high likelihood that Rongchuan would go to war. For the sake of morale, the Emperor could not personally command the troops, the Crown Prince and the Princes were too young; it would have to be one of the Princes, and Rongchuan, being a legitimate younger brother, was the most likely choice.
Afterward, Zhou Shuren became mired in busyness. The covert allocation of some supplies required his personal oversight; had it not been for the constant nourishment from herbal soups, Zhou Shuren would have been overwhelmed long ago.
By the time he finally finished his tasks, he had lost a great deal of weight. Upon returning home, he collapsed into bed and stayed there, "I've been worked to death recently, but at least it's all done now."
