In Hidebo's imagination, Xiuji at this time should be frowning and not thinking about tea and dinner, after all, the notoriety of "killing Sekihaku" has reached Hideyoshi's ears, plus Ishida Sannari and others add oil and vinegar, I'm afraid Hideyoshi is now ready to kill him.

However, the scene in front of Hideho at this time made it difficult for him to connect this sinister situation with this Guan Bai Lord, yes, if he didn't know this history, Hideho would even think that he was now in power and nine out of ten, otherwise how could he enjoy the wine and food while enjoying the song and swallow dance in the study where he should have worked hard to learn the strategy of governing the country?

Xiubao stood at the door like this, looking at everything in the house, and couldn't help but think of Shang Xuan and Zhou You, should Xiubao let him wait for the judgment of fate like this, or should he be reminded to prepare for his upcoming crisis?

Maybe it was because the door was open, and Hideji subconsciously looked at Hidebo.

"Tatsuchiyo!" Hideho was awakened from the depths of his mind by him, "See His Highness Sekihaku" He saluted Hideji respectfully.

Xiuji clapped his hands and motioned for the dancers to withdraw, "Come on, Tatsuchiyo, you're not an outsider, you're my own brother." Xiuji got up and walked over to pull Xiubao to the wine table, and asked in a concerned tone, "I heard that you fell into the water a few days ago, and I wanted to go over to visit you, but..."

"It's because of His Royal Highness, right?" Xiubao felt that this should be the answer, Xiuji was stunned for a moment, looked at him, sighed and said, "Yes, when I knew that His Royal Highness Taiko also sent an envoy to visit, I turned back halfway... But whether he or I came to see you, the essence is the same, after all, I am his adopted son, haha. ”

Listening to his self-deprecating words, Xiubao couldn't help but ask, "Has it really come to this point?" ”

Knowing that he couldn't hide it anymore, Xiuji finally put away his smile and said with a sense of loss: "Do you know, for so many years, he has been cultivating me according to the standards of heirs, whether it is a teacher or a retainer, they are all very qualified and powerful, and I also hope that I can live up to his hopes and become the next person in the world, but all this has changed since the day Shimaru was born..."

As he spoke, he picked up the wine, drank a glass, and then fell silent. Hideho knew that he couldn't accept this reality, and the sorrow of this kind of adopted son was still rare in the Warring States, let alone a dignified one-rank Guan Bai.

But since it has happened, with Hidebo's ability, he doesn't know how far he can go, but he wants to give it a try.

Hideho took the flask from Hideji's hand and slowly poured him full of wine: "Brother, something has happened, no matter how much you complain, it won't help, it's not a secret, this time I'm going to Osaka to meet Taiko, if you want, you can go with me." ”

"I don't want to negotiate with this crazy maniac!" Shuji was furious.

Yes, if he really wanted to talk, he would have talked about it a long time ago, so why make a fuss like this? Hideho knew that he couldn't persuade him, so he dismissed the idea of going to Osaka with him.

"Alright then, brother," Xiubao still can't ignore this kind of flesh and blood affection after all, after all, this body still belongs to his younger brother, "When I come back, I will definitely protect my brother." With that, Hideho walked out of the study with Hideji's surprised eyes.

In the evening, Hideho's motorcade arrived at Osaka Castle, and although he had seen a reconstruction of Osaka Castle, he was shocked when he saw the real Osaka, the huge and sturdy Otemon, the towering castle tower, and the eaves covered with gold leaf, showing an indescribable solemnity and solemnity in the setting sun.

"The sun is setting, Toyotomi Hideyoshi." Hideho muttered to himself. Due to the late day, he was arranged to meet Hideyoshi the next morning.

Early the next morning, Hideho, led by Ishida Mitsunari, finally met the man on the top floor of the castle tower. Before the meeting, Hideho and Ishida had a rather interesting conversation, which was enough to sentence him to death in his heart.

When Ishida told Hidebo Hideyoshi that he was going to meet him, he was polite, and Hideho gave a salute to the young assistant of the ruling department, one of the five commissioners, and said respectfully: "Ishida Zhibu, I really don't hide it, this time I came down to meet the Taiko, mostly for the sake of His Royal Highness Guan Bai, and I also asked the young assistant of the governance department to say a few kind words in front of the Taiko, and I am grateful." ”

Xiubao originally held a glimmer of hope, hoping that Ishida Mitsunari would be able to speak for Xiuji, at least stop attacking him and spare him a life, but his answer made Xiubao really angry: "His Royal Highness Huangmen is serious, not to mention that he doesn't know what Lord Guan Bai has done, even if there is something, he is a foreign minister, how can he be qualified to make irresponsible remarks in front of the Taige, and please forgive Your Highness." ”

The matter is already clear, Ishida not only doesn't want to speak for Xiuji, but he doesn't even admit the fact that he was seriously injured behind his back, it seems that Xiubao and this guy can't reach a rapprochement.

At this time, Ishida Mitsunari's additional sentence made Hideho feel a trace of fear: "By the way, remind Your Highness that if Taiko mentions anything about reducing or changing the seal, please stay calm and don't repeat someone's mistakes." ”

"Ishida, you bastard, are you going to threaten me? Could it be that you won't even let me go?! Xiu Bao's eyes glared at him, and he silently shouted with anger in his heart.