Xiqiu nodded in agreement.
The Grand Dowager then turned to ask Fourth Master Xiao, "I heard that today in the morning court, the Emperor summoned you alone. Was there something he wanted?"
The affairs of the morning court were already known by the Grand Dowager at this time, and Xiqiu was secretly surprised. She heard Fourth Master Xiao respond, "It was about the canal transportation in Tongzhou. He asked if I had any thoughts after visiting a few times, and I roughly shared some ideas."
Xiqiu's eyes lit up as she listened. So, the Emperor really has changed his mind about letting Fourth Master Xiao handle the canal transportation?
Sure enough, the Grand Dowager asked, "Whom does the Emperor intend to appoint?"
Fourth Master Xiao glanced at Xiqiu and then replied to the Grand Dowager, "He released Chief Lei and appointed the Director of the Maritime Trade Office."
