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Xiao Ce was even more puzzled: "What I want to do? You mean, they're doing all this so that I can bring Rhys and Eva into the palace?"

Yin Weiyong nodded...

Xiao Ce immediately understood: "If they die outside the palace, I can still clear myself of this trouble... But if they die inside the palace, then... no matter what, I'm going to take the blame!"

Yin Weiyong nodded: "That's right! Your Highness, what has happened in the palace recently? If it's really as you suspect, then they are very confident in killing people in the palace..."

Xiao Ce shook his head: "Nothing happened, right?"

Xiao Jiu said to Xiao Ce from the side, "Your Highness, although it's said that nothing is happening in our palace, there are actually still some things going on... We've taken in quite a few people..."

"Those Blood Society members you're talking about are so powerful! Is it possible that they managed to sneak people in here without anyone noticing?"

Xiao Jiu said with an extremely ugly expression, "Your Highness, I have done my best to screen them... but... but, if they are from the Blood Nether Pavilion, I definitely won't be a match for them!"

"Moreover, if what Prime Minister Yin said is true... then among those I chose, there might already be members of the Blood Nether Pavilion..."

Upon hearing Xiao Jiu's words, Yin Weiyong quickly said to her, "Xiao Jiu, you know what... it really is possible."

"If you were to kill Rhys and Eva in the palace... then, Your Highness, I'm afraid you'd have a very hard time clearing your name..."

After listening to Yin Weiyong's words, Xiao Ce smiled, then said with a deep gaze, "Interesting...interesting! It seems I not only have to act with Tojo Koichi...I also have to act with those Blood Nether Pavilion people..."

Yin Weiyong did not respond.

After thinking for a while, Xiao Ce told Yin Weiyong to go about his business, and that he would figure out a way to handle things here.

Yin Weiyong didn't say much, because he couldn't think of a better solution at the moment.

Since he couldn't think of a good solution, he decided to trust Xiao Ce.

After all, he still believed in Xiao Ce's abilities.

After thinking for a while, Xiao Ce whispered to Xiao Jiu for a long time.

Xiao Jiu then left.

After that, he went to see Rhys and Eva.

The two seemed to know little about the Blood Nether Pavilion. They assumed that since they were already in the palace, there was no danger.

Looking at their expressions, Xiao Ce was both amused and exasperated: "Are you two really not afraid of death?"

Ries said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, King of the Northern Desert, don't worry. We told our father before that our alliance has already affected the interests of certain people. Therefore, someone will definitely try to assassinate me... Even if anything happens to us, it won't be you..."

"So don't worry. Our cooperation will not change."

Xiao Ce smiled and said to Rhys, "Rhys, you misunderstood... We're not afraid that our cooperation will be interrupted. I believe your father isn't stupid... He won't hold a grudge against me because of your deaths... It's just that I considered you friends."

"Moreover, if you really die, no one can say for sure whether the people of Fusang will cooperate with the Slavic countries... After all, transactions between countries are all about interests. The conditions that Fusang can offer are definitely better than ours... So, without your mediation, it is hard to guarantee that the Tsar will continue to guarantee our cooperation."

When Rhys and Eva heard what Xiao Ce said, they both had a look of sudden realization on their faces.

After all, Xiao Ce's words were quite fair...

"Your Highness, based on what you've said... rest assured, we will definitely live well..."

Xiao Ce said to the two men, "Alright...and, according to my estimation, they'll make their move very soon..."

Eva seemed to understand Xiao Ce's unspoken meaning: "Your Highness, is there something you need our cooperation with?"

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded: "Princess Eva, you're so clever... That's right, I was just thinking that you could cooperate with us in putting on a show..."

Eva and Reese agreed without even thinking about it or hearing what kind of play Xiao Ce was talking about.

Aren't you curious about what I'm asking you to do?

Rhys smiled and said, "Your Highness, you trust me... so naturally I trust you too..."

The three men exchanged a smile, and then Xiao Ce began to speak.

...

The next few days seemed calm on the surface, but undercurrents were actually surging beneath.

Whether it was Blood Nether Pavilion, Xiao Ce, or even Tojo Koichi who was on his way.

They all felt that they had victory in their grasp.

Three days later, Koichi Tojo arrived in Kyoto.

Xiao Ce simply sent Yin Weiyong to greet him.

The reason he didn't go was simply because he felt he wasn't worthy.

Koichi Tojo looked at Yin Weiyong at the city gate, still somewhat displeased.

An aide nearby said, "Young Master Gu Yi, the emperor still hasn't arrived..."

Koichi Tojo said in a somewhat cold voice, "I've opened my eyes... I can see..."

The aide muttered quietly, "They still don't take us seriously..."

Koichi Tojo said calmly, "It's alright... I didn't take them seriously either. The current situation is simply a matter of each getting what they want..."

As he spoke, Koichi Tojo looked around.

"You all need to watch your expressions. Don't act too arrogant or conceited."

Only then did the staff members finally show a grinning expression.

Koichi Tojo nodded in satisfaction, a smile spreading across his face.

Direct the horses forward quickly.

When they arrived not far from Yin Weiyong, Yin Weiyong cupped his hands and said, "Welcome, welcome... Young Master Dongtiao, we are so happy that you have come to our Xiao Kingdom."

Koichi Tojo smiled and said, "You must be the famous Yin Weiyong, the pillar of the Xiao Kingdom, the prime minister."

Yin Weiyong nodded with a smile.

Upon seeing this, Tojo Koichi smiled and showered Yin Weiyong with compliments.

Yin Weiyong listened with disdain in his heart, but a happy expression remained on his face.

After exchanging pleasantries, Yin Weiyong invited Tojo Koichi inside.

They continued until they arrived at the palace.

Xiao Jiu first arranged for the envoys to rest, and the emperor would prepare a welcoming banquet for them that evening...

So they were placed in a villa within the palace.

After the staff confirmed that they had left, they started complaining.

"They're leaving already? Leaving us here like this? These people from Xiao are incredibly rude..."

"Yes, what are Xiao Ce and the others busy with? Is there anything more important than seeing our young master?"

Looking at the group of furious staff.

Koichi Tojo laughed and said, "Alright, everyone, don't be too angry... It's just a play, why take it so seriously... Xiao Ce will definitely pay the price for his arrogance."

As he spoke, Tojo Koichi looked around and continued, "Actually, this is a good thing. I thought this person was all talk and no action. But now it seems he's nothing special. He couldn't even personally receive people... With such a magnanimous heart, I think those rumors about him aren't as true as they seem."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, he doesn't have the same magnanimity as Young Master Gu Yi... He's not as good as you... He's not as good as you..."

"Yes, with your adaptable and resilient personality, even Xiao Ce couldn't catch up to you..."

Amidst the flattering words of these advisors.

Koichi Tojo raised his head high, feeling that what they said made a lot of sense...

...

Meanwhile, Xiao Ce was in the inner palace with Rhys, Eva, and a seasonal girl.

The four of them started playing mahjong.

After learning how to play mahjong, Rhys and Eva also fell in love with this form of entertainment.

Just as they were fighting fiercely, Xiao Jiu came over to give a report.

They said they had already settled them in.

Xiao Ce asked with a smile, "Are they unhappy?"

Xiao Jiu said to Xiao Ce, "He didn't show anything openly, but he's been cursing you terribly behind your back..."

Xiao Ce smiled, not surprised at all: "It's already too kind of them to invite us over..."

Xiao Jiu said to Xiao Ce, "By the way, Your Highness, what's the scale of tonight's banquet... you haven't decided yet..."

Xiao Ce snorted coldly: "Special standards? It's already being kind of me not to make them eat shit..."

"Alright, let's get some clay and tree bark. In a year of great famine, we'll give them whatever our people eat..."

Xiao Jiu nodded.

Ries and Eva then said, "Aren't you afraid that Tojo Koichi will suddenly lose his temper on the spot?"

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "I really hope they lose their temper... However, they haven't achieved their goal yet, so how can they let them off so easily?"

Ries and Eva nodded: "By the way, Your Highness, have you found those people hiding in the shadows these past few days?"

Xiao Ce smiled and nodded at Ries and Eva.

"Don't worry, they've already got their eyes on it..."

Rhys said to Xiao Ce with some delight, "In that case, can we finally put our minds at ease?"

Xiao Ce smiled slightly: "Pretty much, but you'll still need to cooperate in putting on a show to solve the problem once and for all..."

Rhys and Eva nodded, then said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, you are truly incredibly fast... You've resolved this matter in such a short time."

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "I was just lucky. If Prime Minister Yin hadn't reminded me, I really wouldn't have thought of that aspect. Heaven is on my side..."

...

At this time, in a secluded house in the south of the city.

The Wind Demon has come here once again.

After entering, Feng Gui bowed to Nie Bing and then asked, "Master Nie, since you summoned me here, can we make our move now?"

"Now that Tojo Koichi is here, shouldn't we show our abilities and kill those two from the Slavic country?"

Nie Bing nodded as she listened to Feng Gui's words, and then said, "That's right. Have the people in the palace been arranged? Last time we deliberately let Xiao Ce discover the whereabouts of our Blood Nether Pavilion. Knowing Xiao Ce's intelligence, he will definitely be on guard."

Feng Gui nodded: "Don't worry, Master Nie, you will definitely not be found out. The people I sent to infiltrate the palace were all people we arranged long ago. They have clean backgrounds and have no connection with the Blood Nether Pavilion. Apart from the fact that they can listen to me, the rest of them have absolutely no connection with the Blood Nether Pavilion."

"Even if he did, with his extraordinary abilities, Xiao Ce wouldn't be able to find out..."

After listening to Feng Gui's words, Nie Bing nodded in satisfaction.

"Let's do it tonight, after they meet with the Japanese, and then eliminate the two Slavs... That way, the frame-up will be plausible. After Xiao Ce reaches an agreement with the Japanese, he'll betray the Slavs..."

Feng Gui nodded: "Master Nie, what method should we use to kill him? By reason or by force!"

Nie Bing said calmly, "Naturally, it was Wen's...poisoning."

Then, Nie Bing said to Feng Gui, "You can also have your men send a message to the people of Fusang, saying that we are giving them a great gift."

Feng Gui looked at Nie Bing with some confusion: "Master Nie, are we going to form an alliance with Fusang?"

Nie Bing shook her head and did not answer.

The short-haired white tiger guard standing to the side said to Feng Gui, "Feng Gui... you're talking too much..."

The Wind Demon, now somewhat embarrassed, bowed and said, "Master, I was wrong..."

Nie Bing said, "Our goal is to neither allow Xiao Ce's Xiao Kingdom to become too powerful, nor to let them perish... We, the Blood Nether Pavilion, will not have any allies! If there's any news about Tojo Koichi, we will kill him too... However, for now, we're just using them as a tool..."

The wind spirit nodded.

Nie Bing waved her hand: "Go ahead and get busy."

...

While they were resting.

An aide hurriedly walked up to Tojo Koichi's side.

Seeing his anxious appearance, Tojo Koichi frowned slightly: "What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"

The aide held up a note to Koichi Tojo and said, "Young Master Koichi, look... we just found a note..."

Koichi Tojo took the note handed to him by his staff and glanced at it.

The note read: "Young Master Tojo, here's another big gift for you today: Nikolaevi Ries and Nikolaevi Eva of the Slavic Kingdom will not see the sun rise tomorrow!"

Looking at the note, Koichi Tojo's expression became even more interesting. He asked his aides, "Where did this come from?"

The aide said, "I don't know who put it next to me just now, it must have been a palace servant."

"This person is probably the same group as the one who gave us the information before, right?!"