Days turned into weeks. In the blink of an eye, three months had passed. The temperature grew warmer with each passing day, bringing rapidly to bloom a rich profusion of flowers.
Qiao An came to the palace every day and slowly learned his assignments at the Hanlin Academy. He also got along quite well with his colleagues.
The ships that Su Jiu and Ji Yuxian had prepared for sea expeditions were ready to sail. All crew members had completed their training and spent a few days getting used to managing the ship. Even the goods to be exported were almost ready. Su Jiu felt bored as there was nothing else to be done and decided to discuss the sea routes for their expeditions.
