Outside the Ministry of Personnel office, Chen Wende donned a crimson official robe, as a servant politely handed over a visitation card.
Zhang Zhuo was the Left Assistant Minister of Personnel, while Chen Wende was the Left Assistant Minister of Rites; there was no need for him to act so humble, given their positions.
However, all the officials in the Imperial Capital knew Zhang Zhuo was at the height of his influence, an unofficial cabinet minister whose entry into the Cabinet was only a matter of time.
Thirty minutes later, Zhou Xingwen, the Right Assistant Minister of Personnel, came to greet Chen Wende and led him into the office: "Lord Chen, your courtesy is too much, you needn't present a visitation card, you may come directly in."
Chen Wende courteously asked: "Where is Lord Zhang?"
Zhou Xingwen replied with a smile: "Lord Zhang is waiting for you at the residence."
