Finance Minister Fenghua Courtyard Suimen had come alone.
Shenghua sat with him in the eastern hall. A pot of tea sat on the table, and it had already been refilled twice.
When Xiao Yun entered the eastern hall, Suimen was looking down through some documents. Hearing footsteps, he raised his head, a slightly round-faced smile appearing on his face. "This junior Xiao, sorry to disturb you."
Shenghua rose to her feet and quietly stepped aside.
Xiao Yun sat across from Suimen and got straight to the point. "Lord Suimen, did you come today to ask about what happened earlier?"
Suimen waved a hand. "Shenghua already told me about that. It was caused by a breakthrough in your cultivation method. I understand, so I won't ask further."
He leaned forward slightly. "I came today mainly to ask about that batch of pills. It seems the Administration Department procured a batch ahead of schedule from last month's supply—I wanted to confirm whether next month's quota will be affected."
"It won't." Xiao Yun answered decisively. "The pill supply is coordinated by quarter. The Administration Department's advance purchase won't take up the Finance Department's quota. Lord Suimen, just report however much you need as usual. I can arrange it all."
Hearing that, Suimen's smile deepened. "That's good."
As he spoke, he took a folded list from his sleeve and handed it over. "This is the list of supplies needed for the next quarter. It's thirty percent more than before, but the price will remain the same as last time. No problem?"
Xiao Yun accepted the list and gave it a glance. "No problem."
Suimen put away the list. "Then many thanks, Young Master Xiao." After chatting for a few more moments, Suimen rose and took his leave.
The night grew deeper, and the lanterns