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

"I absolutely..."

Seeing that Ye Mao was about to explain, Xiao Ce smiled helplessly: "Aren't you being too formal? Between us, do you still want to explain? If I don't even trust you, who else can I trust..."

"Besides, even if you really want to kill me... I won't resist! I admit I was blind!"

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Night Cat shook her head repeatedly, "No, no, no... it can't be... it can't be, Your Highness..."

Xiao Ce laughed and said to Night Cat, "Don't be nervous... Besides, Nie Bing isn't necessarily a bad person."

Night Owl didn't quite understand what Xiao Ce meant: "Your Highness, he even wanted to kill you, so he's definitely not a good person..."

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "It's alright! Besides, didn't you say that when we captured these people from Fusang, their Slavic countries were almost captured as well? Even if they wanted to kill me, they would need time... They don't have enough time."

Night Owl still had some concerns and looked at Han Jun.

Han Jun didn't even wait for Night Owl to speak before saying, "Mr. Night Owl, don't worry. We've already placed us under martial law...it's the highest level of security..."

Night Owl nodded, then looked a little anxious.

Xiao Ce said to Night Cat, "Night Cat, you don't need to be in such a hurry... They'd have to have the ability to catch me... Do you really think Han Jun and his gang are pushovers?"

Night Owl still had some reservations: "Your Highness, if you can't avoid sending those people lavish gifts, then perhaps it's better to avoid trouble..."

Seeing how nervous Night Cat was, Xiao Ce smiled and waved his hand, "No need... Many people want to kill me... How many of them actually succeed..."

Looking at Xiao Ce's expression, Night Cat knew that Xiao Ce was definitely not one to back down...

resignedly.

Night Owl could only think of increasing security with Han Jun, and he even considered gathering the Twelve Fiends.

Xiao Ce noticed Ye Mao's worry and asked Han Jun, "Han Jun, who's pulling in the net in the north? Is it one of your men?"

Han Jun nodded: "That's right, Your Highness... Han Xing is over there..."

After Han Jun finished speaking, he said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, Han Xing is one of our brothers..."

Xiao Ce said to Han Jun, "Alright, tell Han Xing to prioritize capturing Nie Bing and Nikolayevich Reis!"

Han Jun nodded: "Your Highness, that is indeed our plan."

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Alright, that's settled then... Is there anything else?"

Han Jun nodded, then asked Xiao Ce if he wanted to go see the people who had been captured.

Xiao Ce naturally waved his hand, saying, "You've all finished interrogating those people, so I won't go..."

Han Jun then arranged for Xiao Ce to rest.

Han Jun's reminder made Night Owl tense up again.

Xiao Ce didn't say anything to Ye Mao, telling him to go about his business...

As it turned out, Xiao Ce was right; they hadn't had time to send assassins.

Two days later, members of the Okamoto and Tojo families arrived.

The prefect here is still following the same old habits.

First, they hosted a banquet for their army, and then they held a grand banquet for the Okamoto and Tojo families.

Because so much groundwork had been laid beforehand, they were completely unprepared when they ate the extra meal.

The prepared troops sprinkled bags of sleeping pills into the food.

It seemed as if the air itself was filled with the smell of sleeping potion.

The heads of the Okamoto and Tojo families were both very pleased.

After all, they all thought they were about to receive a big gift.

After they entered the city and took a stroll around, they were initially worried because they didn't see Xiao Ce.

However, Xiao Ce had already secretly sent someone to follow them and tell them.

This made them extremely happy, and finally their doubts were completely dispelled.

After they entered the city lord's mansion, Han Jun, posing as the prefect, warmly welcomed them.

They all left the main seat, even though Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juroku had already decided to kill Okamoto Ichiro.

However, in their eyes, Okamoto's plan was still useful.

Seeing how they were making room for him, Tojo Seisuke sensed something was amiss.

"Thirteen Lords, do you have some distinguished guests? This position should rightfully belong to you."

Tojo Seisuke asked Okamoto Juzo.

Okamoto Juzo smiled and said, "Tojo, you don't need to worry about that. We came here for a reason. We left the seats empty for a reason... Aren't you being a bit too nosy?"

As Tojo Seisuke watched Okamoto Juzo increasingly disregard him, he couldn't help but feel more and more displeased.

Okamoto Juro quickly turned to Tojo Seisuke and said, "Tojo, it's you. Didn't you used to dislike attending these kinds of victory celebrations? Were you just jealous? Why are you here now...?"

Tojo Seisuke chuckled: "Lord Sixteen, we're not jealous... It's just that we've made things clear with you all; people like us just want to scrape by after you've left..."

Despite saying this, Tojo Seisuke had already decided that he would be satisfied with the generous gift that Okamoto Issaku gave him later.

He would definitely turn against that Okamoto idiot immediately.

"Prefect Han, is there someone else coming today?" Okamoto Juzo asked, turning to Han Jun, who was sitting to the side, instead of speaking to Tojo Seisuke.

"That's right, you should have both received the master's message. He said he'll be here in a little while! He's already prepared generous gifts for both of you..."

After Han Jun said that...

Okamoto Juzo was clearly displeased: "What do you mean? Both sides?"

Just then, Okamoto Juzo asked Tojo Seisuke, "Tojo, what do you mean? Okamoto Kazusaku also contacted you?"

Although Tojo Seisuke didn't know what Okamoto Issaku was up to, he was somewhat pleased to see Okamoto Juzo so angry.

“Yes, Mr. Okamoto Kazusaku asked me to attend. He said he had prepared a big gift for me... I'm quite curious... what kind of big gift could it be..."

Okamoto Juzo's face darkened. "What do you mean? What's the meaning of that 'one plan'?"

Okamoto Juro quickly said to Okamoto Juro, "Brother, don't worry... Mr. Ichisaku must have his reasons for making this arrangement... Let's just wait..."

As he spoke, Okamoto Juroku said with a half-smile, "Okamoto Ichisaku, since his name is Okamoto Ichisaku... first of all, his surname is Okamoto... what does that mean? It means he's one of us..."

"If they're on our side, how can they possibly side with outsiders?"

Upon hearing Okamoto Juroku's words, Okamoto Juzo burst into laughter: "Juroku, you're right. Tojo... don't get your hopes up too high. You should know that Ichise was someone we personally supported..."

"He might just be messing around with you... Don't get your hopes up too high... The higher your hopes, the greater your disappointment will be..."

Seeing this, Tojo Seisuke quickly spoke up, "Alright! Stop being so sour. Mr. Okamoto Ichisaku wasn't called Okamoto before. You've known him for a long time. Don't flatter yourselves... He's a member of the Golden Society now... Don't be so hasty..."

Okamoto Juzo saw that Tojo Seisuke dared to speak back to him...

"Tojo, you bastard! I was even thinking of giving you a county... You're such an ingrate... What? You haven't even gotten cocky yet, and you're already showing your teeth... Isn't it a bit too early to turn on me..."

"Apologize to me! Otherwise, let me tell you... no matter what Okamoto Ichisaku wants to give you today, I won't agree! If I don't agree, see if Okamoto Ichisaku can give it to you?"

Tojo Seisuke was never a coward; his courage to speak out was the result of careful consideration...

"Okamoto Juzo, apologize! You really think you're something special... You don't actually believe these are your own abilities, do you? You should know better than me whether those people from Xiao Kingdom are doing this out of respect for you or for Mr. Ichisaku... And you're still yelling... Honestly, without Okamoto Ichisaku, you're nothing..."

Okamoto Juzo slammed his fist on the table and said, "Tojo Seisuke, you're finally showing your true colors! Fine... I have a plan, listen to me... I'm telling you, I won't give you a single fart."

Okamoto Juzo then said to Okamoto Juzo, "Juzo, go and send a letter to our people. Make sure the entire Tojo family is wiped out!"

Okamoto Shiro nodded.

But then he suddenly remembered something; after all, their garrison didn't have many troops...

Hearing Okamoto Juro's expression, Tojo Seisuke sneered, "Hmph... Okamoto Juro, calling you Okamoto the Big Fool is absolutely true! Our elite troops, our main force, are all over there. Your few hundred men over there? They're not even enough to fill our teeth..."

"Don't worry... I'll have our people take over those territories! You want to tear off the mask of civility? Shameless, go ahead!"

Upon hearing Tojo Seisuke's words, Okamoto Juro's expression turned extremely ugly. He then pointed at Tojo Seisuke and cursed, "You old scoundrel Tojo! You've been planning to betray us all along, haven't you?"

Tojo Seisuke remained expressionless and sneered, "Backstabbing? That's just your arrogance... You're not that powerful yet, and you're already treating us like dirt... If you really take over the entire Xiao Kingdom, you'll probably trample us underfoot!"

Seeing this, Okamoto Juzo's face darkened: "You scoundrel, you're turning your back now? But isn't it a bit too early for you to turn your back... It won't take us long to get back... With so many of us, wiping out your remaining forces will be easier than stepping on an ant!"

With that, Okamoto Juzo stood up: "Juzo, you just wait here for Yice. I'm going to lead the troops and wipe out the entire Tojo family!"

Tojo Seisuke sat in his seat, looking at him with an expression that said, "Do as you please."

He ignored Okamoto Juzo and instead addressed Han Jun respectfully, who had been watching the whole thing from the sidelines.

"Prefect Han, when will Mr. Yice arrive..."

Han Jun maintained his nonchalant smile, then said to Tojo Seisuke, "Wait! It should be soon..."

At that moment, Okamoto Juro said to Okamoto Juro, "Big brother, let's see what Okamoto Ichisaku is really up to. If he really is siding with outsiders, let's deal with him and that Tojo scoundrel together first..."

Okamoto Juzo listened to Okamoto Rokuju's words and thought they made sense.

So I simply sat down.

Just then, Xiao Ce, who had been listening to the noise outside, heard that it had stopped and slowly walked over.

"Keep arguing! Why aren't you arguing anymore? Keep arguing..."

The members of the Okamoto and Tojo families recognized the voice immediately.

They all stood up.

However, when Xiao Ce reached the door...

They were taken aback at first, then stared at the newcomer with disbelief.

"Xiao...Xiao...Xiao Ce! How...how could it be you!..." Tojo Seisuke was the first to recognize the visitor as Xiao Ce.

When Tojo Seisuke saw this scene, his head felt like it was going to explode.

Along with Xiao Ce, another group also entered.

They were heavily armed, with countless guns pointed at them...

Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juroku instinctively covered their heads with their hands, crying, "Don't shoot...don't shoot..."

After Xiao Ce walked over.

Okamoto Juzo asked, "What does Xiao Ce mean? Did we bring you here? Are you the 'big gift' he mentioned? Let's talk this out..."

Okamoto Juro quickly chimed in, "That's right... Xiao Ce, where did you come from? Have you partnered with our Yi Ce...? Is there some misunderstanding...?"

After listening to what the two people were saying, Xiao Ce couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Because Xiao Ce understood that these were the two people's true feelings...

Tojo Seisuke gave a helpless, bitter laugh, and slumped into his seat, seemingly having lost all his strength.

"You've won... This is fate's way of destroying our Fusang nation..."

Tojo Seisuke said to Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce smiled slightly: "As the saying goes, those who act justly gain much support, while those who act unjustly find little... A trashy nation like yours should perish... People like you are a waste of air when you're alive, and a waste of land when you're dead..."

Just as the two were talking, Okamoto Juzo, the biggest idiot of the Okamoto brothers, hurriedly said, "Tojo Seisuke, what do you mean...? Have you teamed up with this guy?"

"You guys are really as stupid as pigs! Sigh..."