It was already the Hai hour (9-11 PM), and the emperor was still sitting at the imperial desk reviewing memorials.
Sun Kui hesitated for a moment, then walked forward to gently remind the emperor that it was getting late and he should rest.
The emperor ignored Sun Kui's reminder and continued reviewing the memorials.
When it was the last quarter of the Hai hour, Sun Kui reminded the emperor again that it was time to sleep.
The emperor, annoyed by Sun Kui, finally set down his pen, closed the memorial in his hands, and looked up at Sun Kui, slightly displeased as he said, "Why do I find you getting more and more verbose?"
