Míngyú did not ask how Lín Jìngyuè knew the person behind the Sugar and Liquor Chamber of Commerce was not Head Eunuch Hai from the Imperial Horse Agency. Instead, she lowered her head respectfully and reported:
"I haven’t found out yet, but... I observed Manager Hai’s demeanor toward me; he appeared respectful on the surface, but his mind is deep and unfathomable. If Manager Wàn hadn't produced the fine sugar in time and enticed them with great profit, today’s matter might not have gone so smoothly."
Anything involving the palace is never simple. That is why people say one should never offend the young eunuchs or maids in the palace—who knows if they are acquainted with a head eunuch or a senior maid in some important quarters?
Chapter 30