Although its geography kept the Stantin Duchy rather hot for much of the year, once summer truly arrived, it was not much hotter than the other countries on the Sains Continent.
In fact, it had one major advantage over them: it was close to the sea, so people could take a dip whenever they wanted and enjoy the cool water.
At Xu Yi's direction, the Xinfei Merchant Guild had developed a long stretch of beach specifically for its employees to relax and enjoy themselves. But the beach was so beautifully built and so well equipped that it had now attracted countless outsiders, who regarded it as an excellent tourist destination.
Every summer, crowds packed the beach, making it wonderfully lively and indirectly bringing considerable tourism revenue to Xu Yi's Private Fief.
"Xu Yi, is it really a good idea to open your fief to so many ordinary people?" After watching the bustling scene on the distant beach through a telescope for a while, Servini turned to ask him.
Xu Yi shrugged. "What's wrong with it? My fief is struggling with a shortage of people. Having more people come here and liven the place up is something to celebrate."
Servini glanced at Xu Yi with a hint of playful reproach in her eyes. "So you're even willing to spend a fortune poaching people from Bunta City?"
Xu Yi laughed up at the sky, sidestepping the question, and countered, "Never mind me, Your Majesty. You abandoned the millions of subjects of the Lampari Kingdom and sneaked over here for a vacation. Is that really a good idea?"
Servini spread her arms wide and stretched. Letting out a long breath, she smiled. "Even the most responsible queen needs some personal time, doesn't she? Besides, I didn't come here for a vacation. I came