Kyoto's most famous "Yoshida Food", a luxurious restaurant on the third floor, did not have any other customers, but at each staircase, there were young guards in black uniforms and looking energetic.
In fact, the downstairs of "Yoshida Food" has been tightly guarded by the prince's guards who are armed with live ammunition. They are all wearing crimson military uniforms, which are very gorgeous and exaggerated. In fact, the exaggerated shape is not only awe-inspiring, but also mainly conceals the bulletproof vests worn inside.
On the periphery, there were Japanese internal security troops soldiers in green military uniforms standing guard every three steps and every five steps, fully guarding the entire long street.
On the third floor, near the window, all the other tables and chairs had been moved away, leaving only one table, which was specially covered with a light yellow tablecloth. Lu Ming and Prime Minister Ashikaga sat opposite each other.
When Lu Ming came to Japan, Ashikaga naturally prepared an extremely luxurious state banquet. When they heard that the prince wanted to try the local specialties, they invited the prince to a banquet here again.
At this time, while tasting the fresh tiger fish sashimi, Lu Ming said helplessly: "Actually, I just want to walk around and take a look. Now it's a bit disturbing to others."
Old Ashikaga smiled and said, "Then I will not bother Your Highness tomorrow. You can go around as you please. The security in Kyoto is still very good. Of course, the security department has received all-round support from the Principality. From training to philosophy, I am amazed by it."
Lu Ming smiled but said nothing.
Old Ashikaga said again: "Your Highness, I heard that the Sonya people not only have no intention of withdrawing their troops in the Western Regions, but have increased their troops?"
Seeing his concerned expression, Lu Ming smiled: "Henry is prepared to go all the way." There are some things that cannot be said to Ashikaga. Henry II and Sonya's military and political group obviously believe that it is far from time to admit defeat in the Western Region. According to intelligence, they are even ready to go to war with William V's group again. Biological and chemical weapons are being produced at an expedited pace and are prepared to be used on the Eastern Front where a war with William V's group may break out.
In the Western Regions, they do not think that they must give up. Because of the White Tower Tragedy, they even think that the Principality of Montenegro is their biggest threat. Now the Montenegrins dare to fight them openly. Using the name of "Volunteer Group" is just an attempt to cover up the truth. It is still like this now. Once the Principality of Montenegro becomes strong, the Montenegrin forces in the Western Regions will inevitably be a threat.
Therefore, the Sonyans were even prepared to expel the Montenegrins from the Western Regions at all costs. In this way, the West Montenegrin Castle oil field of the Principality of Montenegro and the two potential Soroston oil fields were also stripped away and forcibly expropriated as strategic industries of the Kingdom of Sonya. Such an in and out was worth paying a slightly higher price.
In fact, the main reason was that the important figures and think tanks of Henry II's group looked down on the eldest prince William V. They believed that under his leadership, the Kingdom of Griffinia actually had no determination and courage to go to war with the Kingdom of Sonya again, especially for the reason of punishing the development of biological weapons, and ultimately to help the Principality of Montenegro maintain its interests in the Western Regions.
"Looks like things are going to get chaotic again..." Old Ashikaga sighed softly.
Lu Ming nodded: "So, to prevent Henry II from colluding with Yamamoto Yu and to maintain the stability of Japan, we must also rely on Prime Minister Ashikaga."
Old Ashikaga smiled and said, "If Her Majesty the Queen and His Highness become sworn brothers, then Japan will not be in chaos."
Lu Ming glanced at him. There was no doubt that Yue Zhao had someone from old Ashikaga around him, and they were people Yue Zhao trusted very much. Because he had proposed the matter of sworn brotherhood, and at that time there were only himself and Yue Zhao, without a maid. It seemed that Yue Zhao had difficulty in making a decision, and discussed it with the person she trusted the most, and this was why the news was leaked.
At this moment, Hong Ying hurried up from downstairs, approached Lu Ming, and whispered, "Queen Yuezhao sent someone to invite you to the Wansheng Palace, saying that she has made a decision."
Lu Ming nodded and smiled at Ashikaga: "Prime Minister, we are almost there. As you wish, the All Saints Palace invites me to go."
Old Ashikaga smiled and said, "Okay, okay, Your Highness, please do as you please!" A strange color flashed in his eyes, and it was unclear whether it was relief or loss.
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Lu Ming was still brought to the teahouse where they met the day before.
The difference this time was that an old woman came in first, knelt in front of Lu Ming, and demonstrated the tea ceremony very elegantly.
"Your Highness, please try the Holy Snow Tea." The old woman handed a cup of cold tea to Lu Ming, but the cup was hot.
Lu Ming took a sip and immediately felt a stream of ice entering his stomach, which then turned into a hot current, and his whole body felt warm and comfortable.
"Hmm, it's a very strange tea. You are quite skilled!" Lu Ming nodded in admiration.
The old woman smiled slightly and said in a hoarse voice: "Your Highness, you are too kind. In fact, my country is a land of outstanding people and has never lacked heroes. Your Highness, you have come to Japan to bully my Lord, you are really wrong!"
Lu Ming looked at her quietly: "Jintian family?"
The old woman's smile froze and she stared at Lu Ming in surprise.
Lu Ming smiled and said, "I have been waiting for you for a long time. However, you have been working for Yamamoto Yu, so why are you here? You want to harm me, which is definitely not Queen Yuezhao's wish. The queen cares about the millions of Japanese people. If I die in her palace, I am afraid that countless Japanese civilians will be buried with me. How can this be what she wants?"
The old woman smiled coldly, and suddenly a small red drum appeared in her hand. She slapped it hard and said grimly, "Stand up and salute me!"
Lu Ming spread his hands helplessly. It was obvious that the other party's way of making tea was a "skill" rather than poison, so he just drank it carelessly. It was true. As long as it was a "skill", it seemed to be completely useless to him.
Judging from the old woman's behavior, this must be some kind of witchcraft.
Seeing that Lu Ming had no reaction, the old woman's face suddenly changed.
In the void, two cold short blades were pressed against the old woman's neck, and suddenly on her left and right were the big and small fruits.
When next to Lu Ming, Da Guo and Xiao Guo's ability to appear and disappear mysteriously becomes ten times stronger.
"You are not that old monster, you are his wife? Daughter?" Lu Ming looked at the old woman and asked.
The old woman suddenly teleported a few steps backward, but the big and small fruits followed her like shadows, still on both sides of her, and the cold light in their hands was still against her neck.
The old woman turned pale, and she immediately realized that she had been careless for a moment and her life had been held in someone's hands. If the person wanted to take her life, it would be easy.
Staring at Lu Ming, the old woman gritted her teeth and said, "If it weren't for my father's conservativeness and the old rule that men are not allowed to enter the queen's residence without permission, you would have died in my father's hands by now."
Lu Ming smiled and said to Xiao Guo and Xiao Guo, "Take them away for questioning." He raised his voice slightly, "Grandma Long, how is it? Is Her Majesty the Queen okay?"
"There were a few little female thieves. I have already cleaned them up!" The voice of Grandma Tuolong came from afar.