Emperor Xuanming felt somewhat curious.

"As Your Majesty says, the whole world is yours, so naturally it is possible. However, Madam said that each glazed mirror is custom-made for different people, and the Emperor might feel dizzy wearing it." The Dowager Empress explained softly.

Emperor Xuanming took the glazed mirror: "Mother, am I so unreasonable? Since there is this reason, I just need Minister Chu to custom-make a glazed mirror for me, then I can understand whether it truly works or is just a hoax."

As he said this, he put the glazed mirror on his eyes.

Indeed, he could not see clearly, feeling a bit disappointed but also noticing something: "This glazed mirror is somewhat similar to that telescope. I wonder if that youngster from the Chu family has figured out a telescope yet."

"Probably soon, as we are now learning from overseas countries and not starting research from scratch. Creating something from nothing is difficult, but as long as there is a sample, imitation is quick." The Dowager Empress took the glazed mirror, reluctantly putting it on her nose: "Is the Emperor interested?"

"Mother, you know me well. This glazed mirror will probably become popular throughout Great Chu soon, considering how many people suffer from eye ailments."

"Besides, don’t laugh at me, Mother, but I think Madam is a born businesswoman. No matter what business she does, it’s impossible to lose silver."

"Then what do you mean, Your Majesty?" The Dowager Empress asked directly.

Emperor Xuanming was not angry, given that it was rare for anyone to speak candidly in front of him anymore.

The higher he stood, the lonelier he became.

"Mother, do you think it’s feasible for me to let Minister Chu know that I want to engage in business with them?"

"Emperor, as I mentioned before, this realm is your realm. Naturally, you can do as you wish, as long as it doesn’t affect the state, a bit of indulgence doesn’t hurt."

"Moreover, I believe the Chu family is loyal to Great Chu and wouldn’t harbor grudges over such a trivial matter. The Emperor might as well give it a try."

"Mother, you truly care for me." Emperor Xuanming felt somewhat moved, but looking at the increasingly aged face of the Dowager Empress, he felt a twinge of sadness.

As his mother said, he was the Emperor, the master of the realm, and now, with Great Chu flourishing, it was an omen of prosperity.

He worked diligently for Great Chu, indeed having the privilege of being willful.

After Emperor Xuanming left Cining Palace,

he sent someone to summon Chu Heng into the palace.

Chu Heng entered the palace unhurriedly, making his way into the Imperial Study, first greeting Emperor Xuanming.

"Minister greets Your Majesty."

"Rise, my dear minister." Emperor Xuanming placed his hands on the desk, looking at Chu Heng below, and asked, "Minister Chu, I heard that Madam has developed something called a glazed mirror that can cure eye ailments?"

"Your Majesty, the glazed mirror wasn’t developed by Madam, nor can it cure eye ailments." Chu Heng pointed out two things.

"Bold, to even dare question me." Emperor Xuanming snorted softly.

Chu Heng apologized accordingly: "I was wrong, but I dared not deceive Your Majesty. The glazed mirror was found by my eldest son along with the long-term laborer who went overseas, and then craftsmen polished it. Although Madam is in charge, the credit cannot shamelessly fall on her."

"Secondly, this glazed mirror shares principles with the telescope Your Majesty once saw. Eye ailments still exist, and wearing the glazed mirror might even worsen the condition, necessitating replacement. But if one doesn’t use the glazed mirror, squinting to see things regularly will similarly worsen eye ailments. Comparatively, wearing the glazed mirror only when necessary, and often looking at green leaves with timely eye massages, will not cause much trouble."