Xiao Rou, now even more presumptuous in the harem with her grandfather as a great hero, is someone that Ye Qiu refuses to indulge.
"If she is sick, summon the Imperial Physician. I am no doctor; what use is there in asking me to come over?"
Eunuch Shun, having understood Ye Qiu's temperament over the years, knew his tone was harsh but did not punish the servants. He simply felt that Noble Princess Consort Xiao was being overly persistent; even if she sent for him five times, His Majesty might not visit Ganquan Palace even once, yet she would tirelessly continue.
"Right away, this servant will return a message to the people at Ganquan Palace."
Once the servants were dismissed, Ye Qiu began to contemplate matters of maritime transport. Since the time of the first emperor, with internal strife and rampant pirates, the Hong Dynasty had ceased maritime trade, having only reopened the port at Quan City so far.
