He said to one of the young men with a smile, "Today, after discussing several political affairs with your honored father, I've gained much insight indeed."
With a gentle smile, the young man replied, "Your Highness is too kind. My father has always said that having you to share His Majesty's concerns is truly a fortune for the Great Tang."
The man's name was Chu Pu. He was the eldest legitimate son of Chu Xiuyuan, the patriarch of the Suzhou Chu Clan, and stood out among the third generation of the clan. His father was Chu Xiuyuan's eldest son, currently the Prefect of the Central Secretariat of the Great Tang, Chu Lin.
