"Professor Frank, did you just say these Chinese patent medicine pills are what your aunt has been taking long-term?"
"Yes, my aunt is the Queen. There's a great deal to manage in the inner court every day, so she often suffers from insomnia."
Professor Frank was too embarrassed to tell a young lady that his uncle was the King, and that while there might not be three thousand beauties in the inner court, there were still several dozen.
His aunt spent most of her days dealing with the endless petty squabbles among the Princess Consorts as they vied for favor.
The matters ranged from something as serious as harming another's unborn child to something as trivial as fighting over a dress.
With his aunt facing such a chaotic mess every day, it was a wonder she didn't suffer from insomnia and nightmares!
"Poor sleep quality can lead to irritability and nervous exhaustion. It must be treated as soon as possible.
