Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

“We probably won’t be able to hold out for much longer. Once the Illuminati really decides to kill you, there’s nothing we can do to stop them. You should understand what I mean.”

Tokugawa Heiyasu did not answer.

As Tojo Senichi spoke, he pretended to tell them to find some people with similar builds to Tokugawa Heiyasu, and then have them impersonate Tokugawa Heiyasu.

The two were then moved to different cells.

Everything went exactly as they had planned.

At this moment, Tojo Senichi walked up to Xiao Ce, who had been observing him closely: "Mr. Ichisaku, everything is ready. As the saying goes in Xiao Kingdom, everything is ready except for the east wind."

Xiao Ce looked at Tojo Senichi. At first, he was wary of those Japanese people who suddenly started speaking Xiao language.

After staying there for a while, he discovered that the people of Fusang, lacking their own civilization and culture, held an almost obsessive worship of the civilization and culture of Xiao.

Many people in Fusang have studied Xiao Kingdom as much as some scholars have.

Xiao Ce nodded, still remaining vigilant: "Everything is ready, except for the final push?"

Tojo Senichi then recounted the story of the Three Kingdoms, which Xiao Ce had previously written in the Xiao Kingdom.

Xiao Ce was genuinely surprised to hear this.

Surprisingly, these people had even heard these stories...

However, it is also clear that Tojo Senichi has been constantly learning.

Xiao Ce said to Tojo Senichi, "Young Master Senichi, since that's the case, I'll be taking my leave now."

Tojo Senichi asked doubtfully, "Mr. Ichisaku, aren't you staying until the end? I'm afraid..."

Xiao Ce smiled slightly: "Young Master Qianyi, your talent is definitely superior to mine. Moreover, everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared, and there will be no surprises... Just do your job normally."

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Tojo Senichi asked, "Mr. Senichi, is there something you're worried about? It seems like you've misunderstood something?"

After hearing what Tojo Senichi said, Xiao Ce smiled slightly and did not hide anything.

Instead, he bowed slightly to Tojo Senichi and said, "Young Master Senichi, I know what you mean and what your attitude is. It is precisely because I know this that I must avoid suspicion."

"Lord Okamoto Juzo saved my brother's life. Not only that, he also showed us great kindness. He is the benefactor of all three of us brothers..."

"Therefore, under no circumstances can we do anything to betray Lord Okamoto Jūzō. So, I will try my best to avoid any suspicion from you. This is not only for my own sake, but also for the sake of our friendly relations!"

Xiao Ce's words and actions were naturally driven by his own purpose and plan.

These things weren't done for no reason, and these words certainly weren't said for no reason either.

Although the matter of Tokugawa Taira no Yasushi has not been completed, Xiao Ce is very confident that everything will fall into place in due course.

Then he can proceed to the next step.

After hearing his words, Tojo Senichi smiled slightly and said, "I see... Mr. Ichisaku, you really are overthinking things. Please don't misunderstand. Our Tojo family simply values ​​talent and admires you; we have no intention of taking you away. Aren't we about to engage in deeper cooperation with the Okamoto family?"

"At that time, you will definitely still be able to cooperate with us... right?"

After listening to Tojo Senichi's words, Xiao Ce smiled slightly and then said, "That's right! You're absolutely right. However, we don't need me here anymore."

Seeing that Xiao Ce insisted, Tojo Senichi didn't say anything unnecessary. Instead, he said to Xiao Ce, "Alright, Mr. Senichi, it is indeed getting late... You should go and rest."

Xiao Ce then bowed and left.

After watching Xiao Ce leave, Tojo Senichi's lips curled into a sly smile as she muttered to herself, "You're afraid you won't be able to hold on and will end up in our arms, aren't you!"

Xiao Ce, who was also leaving, wore the same sly smile.

...

That night, everything proceeded according to plan. They had members of the Illuminati disguise themselves as assassins and go directly to assassinate Tokugawa Heiyasu.

Of course, the one killed was the stand-in for Tokugawa Heiyasu, but the real Tokugawa Heiyasu was placed in the same cell, and it was all clearly visible.

That assassin truly killed; he had infiltrated the Tojo ronin samurai, and he did so with remarkable efficiency.

Of course, after the assassin succeeded in his mission, he was immediately subdued on the spot.

Then they pretended to move the people away.

After the person was taken away, Tokugawa Heiji went to summon Tojo Senichi, but of course Tojo Senichi would not go to see him so soon.

The next morning, Tokugawa Heiji appeared with a haggard face.

When Tojo Senichi reappeared and saw Tokugawa Heiyasu's face, he quickly asked, "Uncle Heiyasu, why do you look so pale?"

Tokugawa Heiji said to Tojo Senichi, "Why do you want to know? Why did it take you so long? Do you know how long I've been looking for you?"

Upon hearing Tokugawa Heiyasu's words, Tojo Senichi quickly explained, "I was also summoned by that agent... Uncle Heiyasu, I'm almost certain now that the agent isn't working with the person behind you."

Tokugawa Heiyasu nodded and said, "I understand. I want to see that agent...and tell him that I was indeed instructed by someone...I'm willing to tell her everything. However, you must guarantee my safety and the safety of my entire clan."

When Tojo Senichi heard Tokugawa Heiyasu say this, he simply nodded and said, "Uncle Heiyasu, I can only go with you to relay your message; I can't give you any guarantees."

Tokugawa Heiji nodded: "Go quickly... By the way, have you gotten any information out of the person you captured?"

Tojo Senichi shook his head: "No, after he was captured, he committed suicide. We didn't get anything, but I've already had the agent confirm it, and he should be an assassin from their Illuminati."

Tokugawa Heiji was not surprised by Tojo Senichi's words.

He nodded, then said, "Okay... then hurry up. Since this assassin didn't go back, they'll definitely find out that the assassination failed... and a second wave might be coming soon."

Seeing Tokugawa Heiyasu's nervous expression, Tojo Senichi couldn't help but chuckle.

After all, just two days ago Tokugawa Heiyasu had acted as if he were unafraid of death.

It turns out it was all an act; he wasn't fearless at all... he probably just thought his powerful backer was so strong that he wouldn't die.

But now, after they put on their act, they were terrified...

Once he realized that his backer wanted to kill him, not protect him, his deepest fears were instantly unleashed.

To put it simply, they were terrified.

He still greatly admired Xiao Ce; he was simply too brilliant.

After leaving Tokugawa Heiyasu's side, he did not go directly to Yin Pan'er, the Illuminati's agent.

Instead, he went to see his father. He was still self-aware enough not to be qualified to meet the Illuminati representative.

Tojo Seisuke, who was initially very anxious, now appeared quite calm and composed. Of course, his calmness and composure stemmed from what he had heard about what had happened in the prison.

At this moment, Tojo Seisuke invited Okamoto Juzo to have breakfast together.

Okamoto Juzo, on the other hand, doted on Xiao Ce and took him along.

After seeing that everyone who was supposed to be there was there, Tojo Senichi looked very happy.

"Father, Thirteenth Uncle, Mr. Yice, you're all here...that's wonderful..."

Tojo Senichi did not hide anything, after all, in this matter, these people were all on the same side.

He recounted how Tokugawa Heiyasu wanted to meet with the representative of the Guangzhao delegation.

Upon hearing this, Okamoto Juzo burst into laughter: "Hahaha... I thought he was some kind of awesome guy... but it turns out, that's all? Hahaha..."

Even when Tojo Seisuke was in office, he never forgot to praise Xiao Ce.

"It was all thanks to Mr. Yice's strategy that Tokugawa Heiyasu's psychological defenses were broken down... Heiyasu completely collapsed, realizing that the powerful figure behind him was no longer reliable! That's when he stopped being so arrogant. To be honest, if we were to think about it, we simply couldn't come up with such a perfect solution."

After Tojo Seisuke praised him like that, Tojo Senichi immediately followed suit.

"Excellent...excellent. Mr. Ichisaku is incredibly meticulous, considering every single detail. Without Mr. Ichisaku's planning, this plan would never have been executed so smoothly..."

"It's even less likely that Tokugawa Heiyasu would be so resolute..."

The group's boasting made Xiao Ce feel a little embarrassed, but he also found it somewhat amusing.

The Tojo family members are indeed easy to fool.

Previously, Tojo Koichi had entrusted him with the task of reclaiming the entire Xiao Kingdom, and his invasion of the Xiao Kingdom played a very important role.

And now, Tojo Seisuke and Tojo Senichi are eagerly falling for his tricks again...

Okamoto Juzo, seeing this, was not at a disadvantage at all.

"That's right, you don't even know who you're from... Don't worry, as long as you cooperate with the Okamoto family, I won't hold back on anything regarding Ichisaku... If you need help, I won't be stingy with my assistance."

After Okamoto Juzo said that, the Tojo family members all smiled and nodded.

After exchanging pleasantries, they prepared to go find the Illuminati's representative.

As Xiao Ce became one of their core members, he naturally brought him along as well.

After all, the representatives of the Illuminati had given Xiao Ce extremely high praise...

As they were talking, they set off together.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Illuminati, they originally intended to see Yin Pan'er.

However, it seemed that Yin Pan'er was meeting someone, and the group waited at the door for more than an hour.

This made Tojo Seisuke and Okamoto Juzo quite impatient.

Okamoto Juzo was thinking that he should go back first. If they talked until evening, they couldn't just keep waiting until night...

However, Tojo Seisuke said that since they were already here, they should wait here.

After all, it wouldn't be good if we didn't see them after the representatives finished their presentations...

Just as they were talking, several members of the Illuminati came out from inside.

It is obvious that these people are not in cahoots with the representatives inside.

They walked away with their heads held high, not even glancing at him directly.

At this moment, the servant beside Yin Pan'er looked at the group and said, "Gentlemen, please."

Several people followed the servants inside.

When Yin Pan'er arrived, she was stretching her body. Seeing several people coming, she said to them, "Well, you've arrived?"

Several people nodded respectfully to Yin Pan'er: "Yes, Acting Agent, we've arrived..."

Tojo Seisuke then spoke up, saying, "Congratulations, Agent! Congratulations, Agent..."

Before Tojo Seisuke could finish speaking, Yin Pan'er remained calm and sat down in her seat without much emotional fluctuation.

"Is everything done?"

Compared to Yin Pan'er's composure, Tojo Seisuke seemed rather excited, talking animatedly about what happened yesterday.

After finishing speaking, Tojo Seisuke said to Yin Pan'er, "Agent, that person wants to see you now and tell you everything..."

Yin Pan'er remained calm, then picked up a teacup from the side table and took a sip.

Then, turning to Tojo Seisuke, he said, "Okay, I understand..."

Tojo Seisuke was somewhat surprised by Yin Pan'er's calmness, but he didn't dare to say anything more: "Then... Agent, should we bring him over?"

Yin Pan'er subconsciously glanced at the person next to her, who nodded slightly in a very subtle way.

Upon seeing this, Yin Pan'er said to Tojo Seisuke, "Alright, bring him over."

Although they were very secretive, Xiao Ce was watching their every move.

Xiao Ce had a vague feeling that they seemed to be doing something else.

However, Xiao Ce naturally had no idea what they were doing.

Tojo Seisuke listened and nodded.

Seeing that they showed no sign of leaving, Yin Pan'er asked, "Is there anything else you need?"

Several people shook their heads awkwardly: "No, no...that's all..."

Yin Pan'er nodded and said, "Okay, then you can go..."

The group clearly wanted a compliment, but obviously, they didn't receive one.

Then, somewhat disinterested, they went outside.

After they had walked a distance, Okamoto Juzo muttered, "What's wrong with that agent? We did something so big, and she just acts like nothing happened. Didn't we agree to give her a good reward? Where's the reward?"

Tojo Seisuke, his expression equally unfriendly, said, "That's right, at the very least, there should be one word of praise. If it weren't for that play we put on, we wouldn't have achieved this result."