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

Xiao Ce had already closed the letter in his hand, and then looked at Ye Mao with a meaningful expression.

Night Cat felt uneasy under Xiao Ce's gaze and said, "Your Highness...you...you...what is this...?"

Xiao Ce said to Night Owl, "Night Owl, I'm afraid we can't leave?"

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Night Cat asked with a look of surprise, "What exactly happened to Your Highness?"

Xiao Ce handed the letter in his hand to Night Owl.

After looking at it once, Night Owl asked in surprise, "Your Highness, what... what exactly is going on?"

This letter is a joint investigation letter signed by many prefects from those places.

The investigation was not about anything else, but about the disappearance of Tojo Senichi.

Based on their investigation, they actually found the information.

At first there was no news, and some generals said that Xiao Ce had told them to keep it a secret.

And it was Xiao Ce who took Tojo Senichi away.

When Xiao Ce first saw the investigation letter, he was completely stunned...

He could understand all the text, but the text was put together.

Xiao Ce couldn't understand it. Because he knew very well that he hadn't done what was written in the letter.

The people in the letters were unlikely to lie to him, nor would they dare...

It is said that they have already sent over all the generals who had personally experienced the events, so that Xiao Ce can interrogate them personally.

The fact that they dared to do this is proof enough.

Since they weren't lying, then there must be someone who looks exactly like Xiao Ce, or someone who imitates Xiao Ce.

Because in the letter, they wrote that they saw it clearly.

Moreover, the chain of evidence was complete, and in the end, the so-called Xiao Ce left with his men, boarded the ship, and left.

Therefore, it's unlikely that the issue was misunderstood.

If there is such a person in this world, there is no one else but the Mad Taoist.

But if the Mad Taoist wasn't helping him all along, how could he possibly help the people of Fusang?

This matter can be big or small.

It's good that the person impersonating him left; at most, he only managed to rescue Tojo Senichi.

Their remaining followers may have escaped, but that doesn't change the overall situation.

But what if the person impersonating him didn't leave?

Then, the problem is probably not simple.

Therefore, there's no rush to find Nie Bing; after all, those Nie Bings are already rivals.

This matter is clearly more urgent.

...

"I don't know what happened either, that's why I have to go back..."

Night Owl nodded: "That's right. Given your influence in Xiao Kingdom, if you let that counterfeiter run rampant, things could get out of hand..."

Xiao Ce nodded.

Night Owl continued, "Your Highness, do you have any ideas?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "Tojo Seisuke!"

Night Cat said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, what does Tojo Seisuke mean? Do you think Tojo Seisuke was aware of this?"

Xiao Ce nodded, then said to Night Cat, "Not bad!"

Night Cat listened and asked Xiao Ce, "But, why do I look like I don't quite fit the description..."

Xiao Ce smiled slightly, then said to Night Cat, "That Tojo Seisuke previously sat in the top family of Japan. Although his subordinates were a bit stupid, at that time, he was able to become the head of all families and the number one person under the Emperor. This person must have some ability... It's impossible that he was completely incompetent... Moreover, what we see... is what he wants us to see."

Night Cat said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness... do you mean he's acting?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "Of course... we can't rule out that possibility... so, no rush, let's go and meet him..."

They went back after saying that; they had just returned.

Han Jun then came over.

"Your Highness, what's wrong? Have you forgotten something?"

Seeing Han Jun's bewildered expression, it was clear that he really hadn't read the letter.

Xiao Ce smiled at Han Jun and said, "You really didn't read that letter?"

Han Jun nodded: "No, I was afraid I wouldn't be able to catch up with you... These letters were specifically requested to be sent to you urgently. I was worried something might have happened, so I contacted you first..."

With a mixture of doubt and curiosity, Han Jun asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, why did you turn back...?"

Xiao Ce smiled slightly at Han Jun, then said, "Let's talk about it when we get back."

Han Jun nodded, and then went back.

Xiao Ce showed the letter to Han Jun, who was initially hesitant and asked if he could look at it.

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "What? I believe you... What are your concerns?"

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Han Jun took the letter and began to read it.

After watching for a while, Han Jun stared wide-eyed at Xiao Ce.

"Your Highness...this...it shouldn't be something you did, right?"

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "If I had done it... I wouldn't have come back..."

Han Jun said to Xiao Ce, "Tojo Seisuke has been imprisoned. I'll take you to see him..."

Seeing this, Xiao Ce looked at Han Jun with satisfaction. Indeed, Han Da's chosen adopted son was clever...

"You also know that Tojo Seisuke has problems?"

Han Jun said with a smile, "This is what the Okamoto family said... Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juro realized what was going on and reported it to us, saying that Tojo Seisuke might have been plotting something all along. Everything was fine before, but when they came here, they suddenly left his son and the elite of the Tojo family there."

"As the saying goes, 'Where there's smoke, there's fire!' He knew nothing about their father-son relationship; even a three-year-old wouldn't believe that..."

Listening to Han Jun's analysis, Xiao Ce smiled slightly: "That's right! Let's go take a look."

Han Jun then began to lead the way.

Han Jun led Xiao Ce to one of their empty cells.

Xiao Ce couldn't help but ask, "Is this prison not yet in use? Why is it so empty? Or is it that your security is so good that no one breaks the law?"

Han Jun smiled and said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, how could there not be... It's just that all of them have gone out?"

After hearing Han Jun's words, Xiao Ce was even more puzzled: "Going out? Where did they go?"

Han Jun smiled slightly at Xiao Ce: "Going out to work..."

Listening to Han Jun's explanation, it became clear that the prisoners here weren't just obediently staying in their cells...

They still need to go out to work. Everything is in need of rebuilding, so there is an urgent need for manpower.

Each county governor had a dedicated farm for labor.

"A convict?"

A word popped into Xiao Ce's head.

"Is there anyone who doesn't want to do it?"

Han Jun laughed and said, "Of course there are. None of those criminals are good people! But they can't just quit because they don't want to. Since they've chosen not to... well, we have plenty of ways to make them wish they were dead..."

As they were talking, they went inside.

"One policy...one policy..."

Suddenly, a person darted out from next to a cell. Luckily, there was a fence, otherwise it felt like he was about to escape.

This scene really startled Xiao Ce.

"grass..."

Okamoto Juzo was seen leaning against the cell door, a forced smile on his face.

"A plan...a plan...you've come to rescue us, haven't you...I told you, you were just joking with us..."

"A plan...a plan...are you here to let us out?"

Xiao Ce found Okamoto Juzo's words amusing.

"Thirteen, are you really stupid, or are you pretending? Do you still think I'm Okamoto Kazusaku?"

Seeing that Xiao Ce acknowledged him, Okamoto Juzo smiled and said, "I was wrong... I was wrong... Lord Xiao Ce... Lord Xiao Ce... I misspoke... Isn't this just a habit? Lord Xiao Ce, I... we haven't done anything to wrong you, have we...?"

"We've known each other for so long, and we're pretty good friends... Even if you took advantage of us... we've never argued, right?"

After listening to Okamoto Juzo's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "What? You want to talk about feelings with me, huh..."

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Okamoto Juzo smiled and said, "Yes... you let us go... and our Okamoto family has never harmed any of your Xiao people... don't you think so?"

Okamoto Juro stepped forward and said, "Lord Xiao Ce, we were blind to your greatness... Actually, it doesn't matter whether we are from Japan or not... Just give us a way to survive, and we'll do anything for you... How about it..."

Xiao Ce couldn't help but laugh after hearing Er Sha's words.

Turning to Han Jun beside her, she said, "Han Jun, who said they're stupid...aren't they quite clever..."

Seeing this, Night Owl said to Xiao Ce, "He's a little too clever."

After hearing Night Cat's words, Okamoto Juzo's expression turned grim. He said, "Night Cat, others can say that. But what you're saying is still a bit much... If it weren't for us..."

Seeing this, Night Cat smiled at Okamoto Juzo and said, "Alright, are you guys really that stupid? I approached you with an ulterior motive..."

"Besides, with your two foolish looks... tell me yourselves, what value do you have... After our prince takes you in, are you going to be used to deceive us, or to be a burden to our prince?"

After listening to Night Cat's words, Xiao Ce expressed his agreement.

"Yes, you two want me to spare you... no problem. Tell me, what about yourself have I used against you?"

Okamoto Juzo and Okamoto Juroku were speechless after hearing Xiao Ce's words.

Before the two could speak, Xiao Ce continued, "Don't try to play the favor game with me. To be honest, you really don't feel you owe me any favors, do you? Alright, I have other things to do. If you think you're of any use, then come and talk to me."

The two men looked extremely grim. They wanted to say something, but then they glanced at Han Jun and Ye Mao, who were standing beside Xiao Ce.

They were naturally aware of the Night Owl's strength.

They had tried Han Jun's methods, but they swallowed the words that were on the tip of their tongues.

"But...but we're simpler...we're easier to control..."

After thinking for a long time, Okamoto Juro finally spoke to Xiao Ce's retreating figure.

Xiao Ce said with a smile, "This is not a strength."

...

As they spoke, they had already walked into a prison cell deep inside.

Xiao Ce was still somewhat surprised after walking over.

There is no other reason.

Just now, Okamoto idiots were shouting and yelling, which should have disturbed this area.

However, Tojo Seisuke lay motionless on the bed inside.

Even after Xiao Ce reached the door, he didn't make a sound.

Xiao Ce glanced at him and asked Han Jun, "He can't be dead, can he?"

Night Owl said to Xiao Ce from the side, "He's angry... How could someone like him bear to die? He's just pretending..."

Xiao Ce knew that Night Cat was capable, but he didn't expect that he could still sense it from such a distance.

Seeing Tojo Seisuke lying motionless on the bed, Han Jun rudely knocked on the door.

He then called out, "Hey, hey, hey... wake up... wake up..."

Tojo Seisuke clearly opened his eyes briefly, then glanced in their direction.

After glancing at it, a very calm smile appeared on his face.

Tojo Seisuke was just acting; he deliberately put on an act when Night Cat provoked him.

He gave Tojo Senichi a secret plan: they wouldn't be arrested.

So, what I was trying to do just now was to lower their guard and buy my son more time.

He knew very well that his son was still alive, so there was still a chance...

He was initially skeptical of the advice given to him and the things he was told.

He was just keeping it as a backup plan.

As it turns out, that person really was capable.

Everything was in line with his plan, except for the fact that Xiao Ce and the others returned so quickly.

After glancing at them, Tojo Seisuke continued lying down, completely ignoring Xiao Ce.

Seeing this, Han Jun cursed and said, "Playing dead, huh? Believe me or not, I'll teach you a lesson!"

Tojo Seisuke sneered, then said, "Do you think I'm afraid? Physical injuries won't hurt me in the slightest..."

Then Tojo Seisuke looked at Xiao Ce, a hint of arrogance on his face, and said, "I thought I could fool you a little longer by putting on an act, but I didn't even last an hour... I wasted so much of my energy. Judging from your expression, you must have figured it out."

Xiao Ce smiled slightly at Tojo Seisuke and then said, "Now that you know why I came here, are you going to tell me?"

Tojo Seisuke's face revealed a hint of arrogance: "No comment!"

Xiao Ce smiled slightly at Tojo Seisuke: "You should know very well that I'm giving you a chance now! When you want to speak, you may not have that chance anymore!"

Tojo Seisuke looked at Xiao Ce and said to him with a slightly arrogant tone, "Hmph... Don't try to threaten me."