"I understand, I understand. Lord Tang now has to oversee the entire Embroidered Uniform Guard while also keeping an eye on the Ministry of Revenue's affairs. It certainly isn't easy, but the capable must bear more responsibility."
Sui Hongji smiled as he looked toward the maid who had brought over the tea.
"Lord Tang's chamber of commerce is growing ever larger as well. Not only have you risen through the ranks quickly, you're also a rare talent in business. No wonder Father Emperor sent you to the Ministry of Revenue."
Back when this fellow had arrived in Kyoto with his chamber of commerce, who had even known such a chamber of commerce existed? Who had known there was such a person?
That afternoon, probably no one had imagined that the man who stepped into the Embroidered Uniform Guard's Central Rear Office would become the man in control of that terrifying institution.
Tang Yu laughed it off and began making idle conversation with the crown prince, discussing poetry and other things. In any case, he simply refused to ask about Sui Hongji's purpose.
After wasting half an hour, even Sui Hongji could no longer tolerate the nonsense pouring from this man's mouth. He had even started rambling about women.
Men did occasionally talk about that sort of thing.
But the two of them were hardly close, so discussing such matters was somewhat lacking in tact.
"I think men who like women with big butts can't possibly be all that bad, so whenever I investigate someone, I look into that aspect too..."
Tang Yu was still going on and on, explaining one of his little crime-solving tricks.
"Lord Tang, I came today because there's something I'd like to trouble you with."
Sui Hongji hurriedly interrupted Tang Yu's spellcasting. "Do you remember Vice