"I heard the Finance Minister is quite troubled recently, with many citizens going to his place to protest?"
In the office, the Prime Minister's sudden question momentarily stunned the assistant who was sorting out documents.
In the past, the Prime Minister didn't care much about affairs (he appeared infrequently in the text), often just reading the newspaper, sipping coffee or tea, and representing the Emperor in some out-of-town engagements when necessary.
Sitting or standing on site, he would then read the speech entrusted to him by the Emperor.
This is also the origin of his "mascot" nickname, as he rarely expressed his own ideas, often just serving as an ornament, a symbol.
Now, his sudden question caught the assistant a bit off guard; however, he quickly reacted, "Yes, reportedly someone even threw stones and smashed the Finance Minister's house window."
"That's truly frightening!" The Prime Minister showed an expression... of anger?
