Tokyo Unnatural Forensics

Chapter 574, Grandpa's Wish!

Uesugi Muneyuki's meeting with the Imperial Family was quite pleasant. First of all, Maeda, the Grand Chamberlain of the Imperial Household Agency, was a member of the same nobility as Uesugi, and was someone Uesugi had helped during the last Imperial Palace incident, so naturally they wouldn't make things difficult for him during the audience. Moreover, Uesugi himself did not regard the Imperial Family as gods as ordinary people would. When the Imperial Family showed interest in his experiences, he even shared a few words about his experience in solving cases, which surprised the Imperial Family.

Uesugi's character design was already excellent, and coupled with his confidence and reputation, he stood tall and slender amidst the interplay of light and shadow. He wore a soft white shirt with the sleeves casually rolled up to his elbows, revealing his sleek forearms. A pair of frameless glasses perched on his nose, behind which his eyes were gentle and wise, a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips. He exuded a refined and scholarly air, drawing admiring glances from the princes behind the royal family. However, he was already engaged, and there were many rumors surrounding his romantic relationships; otherwise, the royal family might have had other ideas.

However, just as a good woman won't marry into royalty, a good man won't think about marrying a princess.

Moreover, the dowry of imperial princesses is very small. Emperor Munechika stipulated that the dowry should not exceed twice the annual income of the imperial family's assets. If calculated according to current standards, it should not exceed 1.5 million yen.

1.5 million yen is a huge sum for ordinary people, but from the perspective of the powerful and wealthy, it is ridiculously small.

The pressure and restrictions that come with marrying a princess are far beyond what 1.5 million yen can compensate for. Any behavior that does not meet public expectations will be put under the spotlight and criticized.

"Uesugi-kun, do you like playing tennis?" Sure enough, the other party took the initiative to ask, "If you don't mind, how about we find a suitable afternoon and have a casual friendly match with your fiancée Minami-chan at the tennis court in the villa?"

This invitation was completely unplanned and was filled with a rare display of royal affability and friendliness.

An official from the Imperial Household Agency nodded slightly, indicating that everything was under control.

Suppressing his surprise, Uesugi Muneyuki remained calm and grateful, and solemnly replied, "It is an immense honor, Your Majesty. We are very pleased."

After the event, Imperial Household Agency Commissioner Toshiyuki Maeda came out to meet with Uesugi Muneyuki. Maeda said meaningfully and with a touch of playfulness, "In that case, you don't have to worry about trouble with the Foreign Minister, Muneyuki-kun... I'll call you that. You can rest assured and take your vacation. The Imperial Household Agency will handle any trouble that might arise. After all, His Majesty invited you to play tennis together."

"I am extremely grateful!" Uesugi Muneyuki immediately bowed his head in thanks.

Although he had a powerful background, even Watanabe Eiji was just a high-ranking official compared to someone of the Foreign Minister's caliber. The decisive forces that could truly protect him were the Imperial Family and the Imperial Household Agency.

The royal family does not interfere in politics, but as a result, no political force dares to drag the struggle into the royal family's hands. This is suicidal, extremely dangerous, and a crazy act that shows a lack of respect for the rules.

At this moment, Uesugi Muneyuki is a hero in the eyes of the people. Once the news of the imperial invitation is announced, Uesugi Muneyuki's prestige in high society will reach its peak. If Minister Akimoto were to retaliate in any way, even by secretly sabotaging him, it would be interpreted by the media and the public as "a provocation by the powerful against the hero and the imperial family," and the resulting media storm would instantly engulf him.

Not only could he not retaliate, he also needed to pray that Uesugi Muneyuki was alright, otherwise any "accident" would be blamed on him first.

He even publicly thanked Uesugi Muneyuki for catching the murderer who killed his son, making him appear "righteous and understanding."

He still has to thank us!
“It’s nothing. You are the pride of our Xiaguan. Putting everything else aside, just for your surname, your achievements over the years, and the crucial role you played for this old man and His Majesty’s family last time, we must protect you this time.” Maeda Toshiyuki shook his head and smiled, “Solving cases is a job that offends people, but it doesn’t matter. Just go ahead and do it. His Majesty and the Emperor Emeritus both admire your ability to solve cases. The future is yours.”

"I am extremely grateful." Uesugi Muneyuki felt reassured. Although the Japanese Imperial Family had been stripped of all real power, 98% of their property and real estate, they still wielded enormous influence as a symbol of the nation.

After thinking it over, Uesugi Muneyuki decided to ask the Imperial Household Agency for help: "Regarding the Imperial Palace case last time, Commander Maeda, I have a request that you must help me with."

"What request? Is there something that can't be handled by the Metropolitan Police Department?" Maeda Risuke was surprised to hear that Uesugi Muneyuki actually needed his and the Imperial Household Agency's help. The Imperial Household Agency wasn't exactly a powerful department; they were just high-ranking but didn't have much real power.

“So it is, so it is…” Uesugi Muneyuki told the Imperial Household Agency official his request.

"What do you need so much high power for? But if it's just this matter, it's easy to handle. After the Imperial Palace incident, the Imperial Household Agency was already planning to strengthen security and replace those old equipment. Alright, I agree." Maeda Toshiyuki nodded after hearing Uesugi Muneyuki's request, which was considered an agreement.

“Well then, I thank you in advance, Commander Maeda. If there’s anything I can do for you in the future, please don’t hesitate to ask,” Uesugi Muneyuki said gratefully. “Heh, if that’s the case, there might indeed be a place where I can use you, Muneyuki-kun,” Maeda Toshiyuki suddenly said meaningfully. “My grandson, Maeda Toshihide, is graduating from Kanazawa University this year, and I heard that the Special Missions Department is currently short-staffed…”

"........."

Toshii Maeda?

Uesugi Muneyuki thought to himself, thankfully it wasn't Tsutsuki Rion. He thought for a moment and didn't agree immediately: "I need to go back and discuss it with Minami. Also, your grandson needs to pass the civil service exam first, sir. And let me make this clear: once he's in the Special Missions Division, he's my man. I don't care what his status is; he must obey orders. Commander Maeda, I've heard this guy's reputation isn't very good... Can you tell me the truth? How did he get into Kanazawa University?"

"My family donated a building to Kanazawa University, and finally, Ri-ei got a seat on the board of directors." Maeda Ri-suke spoke of this with a heavy heart, then took out a baseball bat that was about a meter long, with "Rooted Spirit Injection" written on it, and kindly handed it to Uesugi Muneyuki: "You are his only teacher, and your word is absolute. Treat him as your junior, no, treat him as a naughty student who needs strict discipline! Hit him when he needs to, scold him when he needs to, and if he dares to utter a single complaint, I'll be the first to object! I'll take responsibility if he's beaten to death!"

Uesugi Soyuki: "…………"

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Back at the vacation villa, Uesugi Muneyuki heard a burst of laughter.

"Wow, it's huge! So many!" Asuka exclaimed in surprise as she toured the villa. The girl's mouth was wide open. The villa of the Imperial Household Agency was not decorated luxuriously, but it had its own unique classical charm. Every corner had been meticulously crafted. For Asuka, who had suffered a lot in Hokkaido, it was like a little bird entering a grand garden!
"Oh, I'm exhausted!" Ishihara Mikoto leaned back elegantly in her recliner, flipping through a few magazines she had just bought from a roadside convenience store, her delicate, bare feet tucked into slippers.

"This year's Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for the 'law of mechanical impulses' and the 'theory of mechanical all-in'."

"This year's Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Dr. Vinn Morning-Haushold for his 'Android-Apple dichotomy'."

"This year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Freud, whose 'theory of sexual repression' has made a huge contribution to world peace."

Mikoto glanced at the magazine and grumbled, "I haven't looked at the Nobel Prize in years, and the themes seem strange now."

“That’s normal. Humanity is currently facing a scientific bottleneck,” Uesugi Muneyuki said with a smile.

"Hey, Uesugi, you're back?" Minami was whispering something to Erina. Erina's face was flushed, but she nodded firmly, full of fighting spirit. However, when she heard that Uesugi Muneyuki had returned, she gasped softly and turned to run away, but Minami grabbed her. She lowered her head in embarrassment, burying it in the magnificent size of the object, which made her look very cute.

"Yes, we had an audience with His Majesty and his family. His Majesty even invited us to play tennis together at a suitable time. Minami, you'll have to come with me then." Uesugi Muneyuki nodded with a smile.

"Huh??? We're going to play tennis with His Majesty's family?" Minami's face fell at the mention of sports; the office lady was clearly not good at sports. "Alright, let's not talk about that now. Muneyuki, let's play a game."

"game?"

"Hmm! It's a game, but we're not playing it, you're the referee!" Miss Minami said mischievously in a low voice, "You'll definitely like it!"

"What game?" Uesugi Muneyuki asked, intrigued.

What do you mean by "I'm sure I'll like it"?

(End of this chapter)