"Boosting everyone's morale, is it..." Tenshōin pondered for a moment and then nodded, "Well... special times call for special measures. We do indeed need some role models to thoroughly inspire our officials right now."
Seeing Tenshōin support his approach, a faint hint of joy appeared between Tokugawa Iemochi's brows.
"In less than three months, he's already achieved two great merits... Tachibana Aoto's achievements at this moment stand out among his peers," Tokugawa Iemochi remarked with a face full of emotion as he slowly rolled up the scroll in his hand. "Let's just hope that Tachibana Aoto does not become complacent and stagnant due to receiving such generous rewards."
Stand out among his peers— upon hearing this phrase, Tenshōin's brow twitched ever so slightly.
Perhaps she was moved by this familiar phrase... A long-locked piece of memory in Tenshōin's mind, covered by thick dust, was suddenly blown away at this moment.
