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Xiao Ce looked at Boudica as she spoke, his gaze unwavering.

Boudica remained confident about this.

Xiao Ce knew very well that Boudica greatly admired Yin Pan'er.

Looking at Boudica's burning gaze.

Xiao Ce knew very well that if he didn't agree to Boudica's request today, Boudica probably wouldn't let him off easily.

Of course, "not letting it go" means that I'm afraid I'll keep pestering her about this matter.

In fact, Xiao Ce had also thought about this when he came here.

Da Lei, following Xiao Ce's advice, said that one shouldn't think too far ahead, and shouldn't dream of forever.

Live in the present moment.

Therefore, Xiao Ce also decided to go find Yin Pan'er.

However, his concerns were indeed the same as Boudica's worries.

He probably thinks it's all just wishful thinking on his part.

Yin Pan'er betrayed him.

However, Boudica is right; we'll only know by asking.

You'll never know if you don't speak up.

He decided that once he found Yin Pan'er's location, he would go and meet her.

Just then, their carriage stopped.

The driver of the carriage, Da Lei, said to Xiao Ce, "My lord..."

After hearing Da Lei's words, he lifted the curtain of the carriage and asked Da Lei, "What's wrong?"

Before Da Lei could speak, Xiao Ce saw that the castle was already surrounded by people not far away.

Seeing so many people, Xiao Ce was dumbfounded.

"Where did all these people come from?" Boudica was equally astonished.

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "My lord, although there are quite a few people outside... they shouldn't be hostile. I think they were attracted by us after we tested the guns during the day..."

"Those people can't see you, but they see you recruiting here, so it's obvious they're sending their trusted confidants to apply!"

After hearing Da Lei's words, Xiao Ce was somewhat impressed.

Xiao Ce gave Da Lei a thumbs up and said, "That's right, Da Lei should be following your analysis."

Da Lei asked Xiao Ce, "My lord, should we go in through the main gate? I'm worried there might be some gunmen mixed in with the others..."

After listening to Da Lei's words, Xiao Ce nodded: "Very likely! Let's do this before we're discovered. We'll get off the carriage now, and you can drive it in directly. We'll blend in..."

When Da Lei looked at Boudica and Xiao Ce's clothes...

Xiao Ce pointed to the wooden box next to him.

"When I left over there just now, I asked them for some ordinary clothes..."

With that, they lowered the carriage curtain and the two of them began to change their clothes.

Boudica looked at Xiao Ce with some admiration: "Ce, I didn't expect you to have even considered this scenario..."

After listening to Boudica's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Look, even Da Lei has analyzed it... However, there are still some things I didn't expect..."

Boudica asked Xiao Ce, "Oh? What didn't you think of?"

Xiao Ce pouted, "I just didn't expect there to be so many people..."

After hearing Xiao Ce's words, Boudica smiled and said, "That's true... We never expected so many people. It seems there are quite a few discerning individuals among them!"

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "Yes, that's why that idiot William Barton is still waiting for the right price. He's still putting on airs... Once you have the strength, you won't lack allies at all."

The two got off the carriage as they talked, and Xiao Ce let Da Lei go in first.

Afterwards, Xiao Ce and Boudica dressed themselves up like ordinary people and even made some makeup on their faces.

When Da Lei's carriage drove in, it did indeed cause quite a commotion.

However, the assassination attempt that was speculated to have occurred did not happen.

Xiao Ce and Boudica also took the opportunity to slip inside.

In fact, the shadow guards discovered it immediately and sent someone to meet them.

So they entered without any damage.

Eliza was having a bit of a headache, because the people who came were, just as Da Lei had guessed, people sent by various families.

However, they have already told us, and they haven't hidden anything.

These people all said they had already resigned from their respective employers.

That means I meet the job requirements.

However, these are people we definitely cannot recruit.

Eliza sat there with a look of utter despair.

Xiao Ce then instructed Da Lei and the Shadow Guards to find some Shadow Guards for interviews so that Eliza could replace them.

When Eliza saw Big Thunder and Shadow Guard Number One arrive, she felt as if she had seen saviors.

Now that Da Lei and Shadow Guard Number One have arrived, they say to Eliza, "Grandma Eliza, go and rest for a while. Leave the rest to us..."

Eliza knew these people were all-rounders, so she simply told the two of them that they had worked hard.

These people have all studied physiognomy.

And from a psychological perspective, their judgment of people should be more accurate than Eliza's.

According to Xiao Ce, he had only one request.

is a good man.

The reason is simple: if someone is less capable or slower at doing things, they can do more.

It doesn't matter if someone is a little slow; the people they need don't need to do anything complicated.

Moreover, even the most slow learner can master many things by simply learning them a few more times.

However, kindness is a rare quality, and these qualities are difficult to cultivate later in life.

That is something that needs to be brought about by oneself.

Therefore, choosing one becomes much simpler.

...

After Eliza returned, she saw Boudica and Xiao Ce and first bowed to them.

He then said, "Thank you so much, Miss, and Mr. Ce, for rescuing me... Otherwise, I would have really collapsed. These people are very capable, and they are definitely the most favored and professional servants in their respective families. However, they all came here with ulterior motives. If I had gathered them here, wouldn't I have just been asking for trouble?"

Eliza had barely sat down and taken a sip of water when she started complaining.

Boudica said to Eliza, "Grandma, why didn't you just pause it..."

Eliza gave an awkward smile: "You just said that if I didn't go to receive them, it would damage your reputation. After all, these people meet your requirements. In any case, I should at least put on a show."

Boudica smiled helplessly at Eliza's words: "So you didn't cause any trouble, did you?"

Eliza shook her head: "These people are all eager to curry favor with you, so naturally they won't cause trouble. And there are still quite a few people in the city of Lentini who want to see you."

As she spoke, Eliza took out a thick stack of invitations from a bag she was carrying.

"Are there invitations here too?"

Xiao Ce asked, somewhat surprised.

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Eliza smiled and said, "That's right, but invitations are only given for important occasions..."

After listening to Eliza's words, Xiao Ce nodded in realization.

Eliza said to Boudica, "Miss Boudica, you're not going to see her, are you?"

Boudica nodded, then said to Eliza, "Of course! Of course we won't see either of them... After all, we can't show favoritism."

Eliza said to Boudica, "Miss Boudica, I'll go write my replies now, and politely decline all of them..."

Boudica nodded after hearing Eliza's words: "Grandma Eliza, just tell them that I have a lot on my plate right now, so I don't have time to meet with them. Once I've sorted things out here, I'll invite them to the banquet! And tell them that I've received their hospitality and that they shouldn't send their subordinates over. Tell them that from now on, I'll be in the British Empire making friends, and there's plenty of time for the future!"

Eliza nodded after listening to Boudica's words: "Miss Boudica, you are very thoughtful."

Boudica then looked at Xiao Ce and asked, "Ce, do you think it's appropriate for me to say that?"

Xiao Ce nodded and gave Boudica a thumbs up: "Excellent, very suitable...killing two birds with one stone, you've truly mastered the craft. Since you politely replied, let them show their respect. We'll invite them again later, though the time isn't definite, and you'll indicate that you know everyone here belongs to them. They'll then take everyone back...good idea!"

Boudica blushed slightly as she listened to Xiao Ce's praise.

"Ce, you've had a long day, you should go and get some rest."

Xiao Ce waved his hand: "It's not that I'm not tired. Show me around this castle."

Boudica nodded.

Xiao Ce asked Eliza, "By the way, Granny Eliza, do you have spies or connections in Lentini City?"

When Xiao Ce asked, Eliza nodded directly: "Mr. Ce, that's right... We have informants and friends here. Although I'm not here, we've maintained these relationships. Mr. Ce, is there anything you need me to do? Just tell me!"

Xiao Ce said to Eliza, "That's right, I want you to help me find out about someone. Yin Pan'er, the acting president of the East Asia Association!"

Eliza listened to Xiao Ce and said, "Mr. Ce, no problem, I'll go and inquire right away."

Then, he asked Boudica, "Miss Boudica, is there anything you need me to do?"

Boudica shook her head with a smile.

Eliza was a little bewildered by Boudica's sudden burst of laughter.

However, I didn't ask any more questions.

After Eliza stepped down.

Xiao Ce said to Boudica, "Boudica, you're so happy that I want to go find Yin Pan'er?"

Boudica smiled and nodded: "Of course, I think among all your women, you owe Yin Pan'er the most... She has given you the most, and she deserves and is the most deserving of your love..."

Hearing Boudica say this with such certainty...

Xiao Ce smiled wryly, knowing that people with three or four wives and concubines would fight over them.

However, his women were very polite to him.

Neither of them wanted to possess him.

...

At this time, Yin Pan'er was in Heisenberg and originally wanted to rest.

The result was that she heard William Barton had come over and wanted to see her.

In fact, Yin Pan'er had already guessed their purpose for coming.

I didn't want to see them, but this is their territory.

It wouldn't be good to avoid seeing each other.

So, Yin Pan'er deliberately had Xiaoyue tell William Barton that she was asleep and needed to wait a while.

He waited for a while before Yin Pan'er went over.

After Yin Pan'er arrived, she went directly to William Barton and said, "Your Majesty, I'm so sorry... I've kept you waiting. I had already gone to bed and couldn't come to see you without makeup, so I just put on some simple makeup..."

Yin Pan'er followed William Barton's words with an eager expression.

Her acting skills have improved significantly over time.

William Barton saw Yin Pan'er's warm attitude, and his confidence soared.

William Barton, equally polite, said to Yin Pan'er, "Agent Yin, please don't say that. It was my fault. I shouldn't have come to see you so late. However, after much thought, since such a big thing has happened, I still feel it's necessary for me to come and tell you! To avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings!"

Just then, Yin Pan'er pretended to say to William Barton, "Oh? Your Majesty, judging from your expression, it seems like something very serious has happened?"

William Barton looked at Yin Pan'er and said, "Agent Yin, didn't you hear what happened today?"

After listening to William Barton's words, Yin Pan'er suddenly realized, "Oh? You mean this? Didn't you say that Boudica would come back and then clean house?"

William Barton nodded to Yin Pan'er: "Actress Yin, you're doing well. They've come, and they've brought quite a few people with them..."

William Barton then recounted the events of the day, but he changed the story of their initiative to that Boudica had requested it, and that they dared not object.

Incidentally, he changed his tune from saying he wanted to cooperate with them to saying that it was Boudica who wanted to cooperate with him.

However, he did not want to cooperate.

"Agent Yin, rest assured, I will definitely support our Illuminati. I will not side with these traitors! However, their weapons are simply too powerful now, and we dare not openly challenge them. Therefore, we can only do this indirectly... I came here today because I was worried that you might misunderstand if you found out. I wanted to explain this to you..."

William Barton spoke with great enthusiasm, spittle flying from his lips.

After listening to William Barton's words, Yin Pan'er said calmly, "I understand! You should have accepted their cooperation invitation on the spot!"

Upon hearing Yin Pan'er's words, William Barton's face immediately turned embarrassed, as if he had misheard: "What? Acting Agent Yin, you mean, you want me to cooperate with those rebels? You're not joking, are you!"