Zhou Shuren's heart grew wary, unbidden summons were rare, and now with the new Emperor's portrait, such a private audience always heralded an ominous premonition.
Indeed, Zhou Shuren received a list, hmm, followed by a string of family businesses attached to it.
Oh, the old powers had been thoroughly deduced by the new Emperor!
The new Emperor began, "Minister Zhou was the most trusted by my late father, and now he is a mainstay minister on whom I also heavily rely."
Zhou Shuren's face remained solemn, yet inwardly he mused, here it comes.
The Emperor continued, "The individuals I have marked on this list, I would ask you to invite them privately for tea and a chat. As for the content of the discussion, I trust Minister Zhou understands."
Zhou Shuren, "..."
