On the coast of the East China Sea.
Night.
In the cabin, Matsumoto Takeyoshi held a candle in his hand and stood in front of the huge map hanging on the wall with a smile on his face. He kept nodding as he looked at it.
He had just received the news that the troops of the four countries on the border had been defeated by the Ninja Army led by Zhou Dao, and were utterly defeated.
According to his deduction, the next situation was that the troops of the four countries would unite and counterattack with all their strength!
At that time, as long as he ordered Zhou Dao to avoid the battle, the fortress would be opened and the troops of the four countries would attack the Great Ming Dynasty like tigers coming down from the mountains!
Thinking that the Great Ming Dynasty was about to be divided into pieces by the four countries, a vengeful smile appeared on his face.
Knock knock knock …
Just as Matsumoto Takeyoshi was looking at the border roads on the map, there was a rhythmic knocking sound outside the cabin door.
"Mr. Matsumoto, someone from the palace is here. There is something important to report to Mr. Matsumoto." The ninja guarding the door outside the cabin whispered.
Someone from the palace? Matsumoto Takeyoshi turned his head with a puzzled expression.
He didn't order the people in the Great Ming Dynasty's palace to come and see him. Why did they suddenly come here?
Something happened. Something must have happened.
Matsumoto Takeyoshi suddenly had an ominous premonition.
"Let him in." Matsumoto Takeyoshi said. He turned around and put the candle in his hand on the wooden table, then sat down on the futon.
Huala …
The cabin door opened and a beautiful and dignified woman who looked like a palace maid quickly walked in from outside the cabin door.
Matsumoto Takeyoshi saw this person and immediately frowned.
"This subordinate greets Lord." The woman knelt on one knee and lowered her head to greet Matsumoto Takeyoshi.
"Akiko?" When Matsumoto Takeyoshi saw the woman's appearance, he was shocked.
"Lord, do you still remember Akiko?" The woman raised her head and looked at Matsumoto Takeyoshi.
"Is it really you?" Matsumoto Takeyoshi hurriedly stood up from the futon and walked over to the woman. He helped her up and asked, "Why are you here?"
This woman was none other than one of Matsumoto Takeyoshi's personal maids, Chuan Akiko. She was one of Matsumoto Takeyoshi's most trusted people.
Back then, Matsumoto Takeyoshi had sent him away with the excuse that he had accidentally broken the Coral Tree.
However, on the surface, it seemed that she would never be used again. In fact, her identity was cleared and she was secretly sent to the Great Ming Imperial Palace as a palace maid. She was responsible for all the people placed in the Great Ming Imperial Palace.
He had been gone for more than ten years.
Matsumoto Takeyoshi never thought that the person who came would be her!
"Lord, something has happened." Chuan Akiko, who was dressed as a palace maid, stood up and said to Matsumoto Takeyoshi, "All the spies that Lord placed in the Great Ming Imperial Palace have been found out by the Crown Prince. When I saw that I was exposed, I escaped from the palace in the middle of the night."
"What! They were all found out? "Matsumoto Takeyoshi was shocked when he heard this!
This Crown Prince was indeed a ruthless character. He had actually found out all the spies that he had painstakingly placed in the Great Ming Imperial Palace and uprooted them in such a short time!
"Other than you, where are the others?" Matsumoto Takeyoshi asked anxiously.
"Dead, they are all dead." A trace of sadness flashed through Chuan Akiko's eyes, "Palace maids, concubines, eunuchs, generals, a total of eighty-three experts have all committed suicide by taking poison. If it wasn't for the fact that I wanted to inform Lord of this news as soon as possible, Akiko would have … "
Matsumoto Takeyoshi's face turned pale. He clenched his fists so tightly that they made cracking sounds.
"Lord, Akiko still has something important to report." Chuan Akiko, whose eyes were red, wiped her tears and said to Matsumoto Takeyoshi.
"What is it?" Matsumoto Takeyoshi asked with a frown.
"The old Emperor has already announced a general amnesty and handed over all the power of the Great Ming Empire to the Crown Prince!" Chuan Akiko said to Matsumoto Takeyoshi.
After Matsumoto Takeyoshi heard this, his heart suddenly sank!
It was said that this Crown Prince came from the Emperor Star in the sky. He was extremely intelligent and loved the people as if they were his children. Now that the Great Ming Empire's Emperor had handed over all the power of the Great Ming Empire to him, he was like a fierce tiger returning to the mountain or a trapped dragon returning to the sea!
"Also, does Lord know who leaked our secret to the Crown Prince?" Chuan Akiko gritted her teeth and asked Matsumoto Takeyoshi.
"Who?" Matsumoto Takeyoshi narrowed his eyes and asked.
"The Maoshan Sect Leader, Lu Yuanshan!" Chuan Akiko said word by word.
"Lu Yuanshan?" Matsumoto Takeyoshi was puzzled after hearing this. "It's him?"
"It's him!" Chuan Akiko said with hatred, "If it wasn't for him, how could our people be exposed so easily? Moreover, they were uprooted and not a single one was left alive!"
"Impossible." Matsumoto Takeyoshi shook his head and said, "It can't be him."
"Lord, you may not know this, but Lu Yuanshan is no longer the same as before. He has already become the Great Ming Empire's State Preceptor!" Chuan Akiko said to Matsumoto Takeyoshi.
"The Great Ming Empire's State Preceptor? He became the Great Ming Empire's State Preceptor? "Matsumoto Takeyoshi was shocked.
"That's right." Chuan Akiko replied, "I heard that the Crown Prince personally went to Mao Mountain to invite him."
"The Crown Prince personally went to Mao Mountain? Is this true? "Matsumoto Takeyoshi felt more and more incredulous as he listened.
Logically speaking, after Xuanji was caught, he would definitely tell the Crown Prince everything in detail in order to save his life. He and Lu Yuanshan had always been using each other, so it was impossible for him to cover up for Lu Yuanshan. Then again, even he was confessed, let alone the Maoshan Sect Leader!
The Crown Prince didn't directly eliminate him, but instead let him become the Great Ming Empire's State Preceptor. How was this possible?
"This is absolutely true." Chuan Akiko said solemnly, "One of our people was among the three thousand imperial guards who followed the Crown Prince to Mao Mountain. He saw this with his own eyes!"
"Three thousand imperial guards followed the Crown Prince to Mao Mountain?" Matsumoto Takeyoshi frowned after hearing this.
Chuan Akiko nodded.
It seems that the Crown Prince went prepared and prepared for both sides! Matsumoto Takeyoshi thought.
From this, it could be inferred that the Crown Prince already knew that Lu Yuanshan was a traitor. The reason why he let him become the State Preceptor must be to use him!
"It must be that Xuanji who betrayed us. Otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to keep his life. How could he become the State Preceptor with such a high position!" Chuan Akiko gritted his teeth and said, "I only hate that my cultivation is shallow and I am not his opponent. Otherwise, I would have taken his life before I left!"
"This matter is very complicated. It is far from as simple as you think." Matsumoto Takeyoshi said with a frown.
"But Master …"
"You don't have to worry about this matter. I will send someone to investigate it clearly." Matsumoto Takeyoshi waved his hand and interrupted Chuan Akiko's words.
"Yes, Master." Chuan Akiko bowed his head and replied.
"When you escaped this time, were you followed?" Matsumoto Takeyoshi asked.
"Don't worry, Master." Chuan Akiko replied, "When I came out, no one discovered me. Moreover, I took a long detour. It is absolutely safe."
"Mm, that's good." Matsumoto Takeyoshi nodded and said, "Akiko, you have been hiding in the Ming Dynasty's palace for more than ten years and endured humiliation. It has been hard on you. "As he spoke, he reached out and patted Chuan Akiko's shoulder." Go and rest first. If there is anything else, we will talk about it tomorrow. "
"Yes, Master." Chuan Akiko bowed to Matsumoto Takeyoshi and left.
"This Crown Prince is indeed a character." After Chuan Akiko left, the man in white who had been silent all this time said calmly, "He was actually able to remove all the spies that Mister carefully placed in the palace."
"This Crown Prince is brave and smart. He is extremely intelligent. He really can't be underestimated!" Matsumoto Takeyoshi said as he walked back to the futon and sat down. He reached out and poured tea.
"If this person is not eliminated as soon as possible, he will definitely become a big problem in the future." The man in white said.
"He is the current Crown Prince. There are countless capable people around him. Killing him is as difficult as ascending to the heavens." Matsumoto Takeyoshi put down the teapot and said.
"What's so difficult about that?" The man in white said to Matsumoto Takeyoshi, "Mister can let Ye Fan do this. With his current cultivation, killing a Crown Prince is as easy as flipping his hand."
"I have a prior agreement with Ye Fan. He won't kill for me, let alone the current Crown Prince." Matsumoto Takeyoshi picked up the fragrant tea and took a sip.
"Even if we don't let him kill people, we can still let him go and investigate." The white-robed man said, "The Great Ming's imperial court is stripping the Ye Family of their position and seizing their power. That Ye Fan might be angry this time and start a massacre. Anyway, it's much better than idling in the Eastern Sea."
"That's true." Matsumoto Takeyoshi held the teacup in his hand and nodded slightly.
Instead of letting Ye Fan idling in the East Sea, it was better to let him run errands and do some simple but troublesome things.
"Someone, go to the boat and invite Mr. Ye over. Tell him that there is something important to discuss with him," Matsumoto Takeyoshi said.
"Yes!" The ninja guarding the door outside the cabin responded.
Inside the sleeping cabin, Ye Fan held a brush in his hand and dipped it in thick ink. He wrote and drew on a scroll that was spread out on the wooden table.
He had already obtained the patterns of the three divine cauldrons. In order to make it easier for him to comprehend them, he drew all the patterns and characters in his mind onto the scroll.
Swish swish swish …
The sound of a movement technique breaking through the air came from outside the cabin.
Ye Fan continued to draw the patterns on the cauldrons without any reaction.
He already knew who it was.
It was none other than Ishii.
Ever since he separated from Akatsuki, his three meals had returned to normal. Ishii was in charge of delivering food.
"Mr. Ye, Mr. Matsumoto invites you over. He says that he has something important to discuss with you." Ishii's voice came from outside the cabin.
"Got it. I'll be right there," Ye Fan said as he put down the brush in his hand, picked up the scroll, and gently blew dry the ink.
"Yes, Mr. Ye," Ishii said as he turned around and used his movement technique to rush back to the warship to report on his mission.
"Let's go, Xiao Zhao. Let's go take a look." Ye Fan rolled up the scroll and put it into his sleeve. He picked up Baihu and stood up. With a wave of his sleeve, he instantly disappeared.
"He's here," the white-robed man standing behind Matsumoto Takeyoshi said calmly in the cabin.
Swish!
Just as the white-robed man finished speaking, a green light instantly appeared in front of Matsumoto Takeyoshi out of thin air!
Amidst the brilliance, the silver-haired, black-robed Ye Fan slowly walked out with a smile on his face.
"May I know why Mr. Matsumoto has summoned me here so late at night?" Ye Fan said as he sat on the futon opposite Matsumoto Takeyoshi with a smile.
The moment he sat down, Ye Fan raised his eyebrows and glanced at the white-robed man. His eyes were deep and empty.
The white-robed man's eyes were slightly lowered as he remained motionless.
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