"Mr. Tachibana, I have long wanted to meet you." Ii Naosuke smiled slightly at Aoto, "You are far more handsome than I had imagined."
"When I first heard of your feat 'Defeating a Strong Enemy on a Snowy Night,' I had to verify with those who reported the news to me multiple times to confirm that I hadn't misheard."
"Hehe... it's been a long time since I've heard such uplifting news."
"The Shogunate never neglects anyone who has made outstanding achievements."
As he said this, Ii Naosuke raised his head intentionally, quickly glancing at the people in front of him, led by Hosoi and Atsukawa.
"As long as you can make notable achievements, you will not be shortchanged in your rewards."
After speaking, Ii Naosuke turned his head and looked at a young man kneeling to his left.
Receiving Ii Naosuke's sign, the young man nodded slightly, then took out a neatly folded paper from his bosom.
