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Liang Jinzhao returned to the capital to report to His Majesty, detailing the establishment of the navy, the manufacture of firearms, and Qi Chengguang's talents. Emperor Qianwu was extremely satisfied with his performance—diligent, upright, intelligent, discerning of the times, and not seeking to curry favor, just like his grandfather. He was the sort of official that every emperor liked to have.

Emperor Qianwu gave him a verbal commendation and sent him back to his original yamen to continue his usual work.

This result already delighted Liang Jinzhao beyond expectation. He kowtowed and said, "Thank you for Your Majesty's great kindness," then stood up to take his leave.

As he turned around, he saw a pretty little girl about two to three years old running in. She spread her arms like a small flower butterfly lunging forward, all the while calling out, "Imperial Grandfather, Imperial Grandfather, hug, hug."