Contrasting the jubilant atmosphere among the people of Guangzhou, the foreigners were a little frightened. They wondered if Great Qi's policy towards them had changed. At this moment, their expectations of Great Qi's tariffs had changed from requesting a reduction to hoping there wouldn't be an increase. They worriedly went to the Maritime Trade Bureau and the government office to ask for information.
When Fan Zijin received the news, he raised his eyebrows in surprise. "This is a pleasant surprise."
"Sir, the Portuguese envoy is here again. He came to ask us how we are going to deal with Pedro and the captives. He asked if we can hand them over to their country to deal with. Also, the Portuguese envoy hopes that we will hand over to them any criminal matters involving the Portuguese in the future."
Fan Zijin laughed out of exasperation. "How bold of them to ask."