Chapter 251: Transactions and Bargains (Thanks to book friend Liao Jiazidi, 19550 reward!)

It was unknown how long Kobayakawa Ryuhide had been looking at her. A man in black with a flat head and a scar on his face, Akai Ikki, appeared behind her silently and said in a hoarse voice:

"President, Shirakawa Ichiro and his two mistresses had already run away before we arrived."

"We have captured his trusted subordinate, Aso Nobuyoshi. Under torture, Aso Nobuyoshi has confessed that his family in the country was controlled by President Sato. Three months ago, Shirakawa Ichiro, under the coercion and inducement of Sato Kaga, had secretly surrendered to President Sato and received 500 taels of silver as activity funds."

"The commander of this Supervisory Department's action is Fan Kuan, a captain of the Supervisory Department. He was one of the first people from the Liaoyang Supervisory Department to defect to Shen Jianzhong. He was promoted from a captain by Shen Jianzhong. He is very skilled in martial arts and very capable. The last time the organization's base in Liujing was destroyed, it was he who broke it, and Mao Lijun also died at his hands."

“As for Ishihara-kun, he led his men to fight to the end in the fire, and finally wanted to commit suicide, but Fan Kuan personally stopped him. Judging from the latest developments of the Supervisory Office, Fan Kuan has not had time to interrogate him yet. He should be planning to take Ishihara-kun back to Liaoyang and hand him over to Shen Jianzhong for disposal…”

After Akai Ikki finished speaking, he looked at Kobayakawa Takahide quietly, waiting for the woman's decision, but for some reason, Kobayakawa Takahide seemed to have no reaction, still looking at the drizzle outside the window, which made Akai Ikki a little anxious, and he could not help but remind her in a deep voice:
"Ishihara-kun is your confidant, he knows too many things... Ishihara-kun is a warrior of the organization, I believe he will be able to understand your current situation..."

Upon hearing this, Kobayakawa Takahide slowly turned his head and glanced at Akai Kazuki behind him. Although it was just a casual glance, for some reason, Akai Kazuki felt that all his thoughts were seen through by this irresistible woman, and he lowered his head subconsciously.

"I will handle Ishihara's matter myself. As for Akai-kun, please prepare yourself. I have another use for you!" Kobayakawa Takahide said calmly:
Akai Ikki hesitated for a moment, but still asked:

"May I ask what you want to do..."

Before Akai Ikki could finish his words, Kobayakawa Ryuhide's white and tender hand had already slapped him hard on the rough face.

"Akai-kun, you are too presumptuous. This is not something you should ask!"

"Hey! I'll prepare well!" After receiving a slap mark on his face, Akai Kazuki finally behaved himself, nodded and retreated.

Looking at Akai Ikki's departing back, Kobayakawa Takashige frowned slightly. In the Japanese society that believes in power, women can be said to be born as appendages of men.

In this context, Kobayakawa Takahide is naturally weaker than men, and it is difficult for her to gain the trust of her subordinates. If it were not for her prominent family background and her own ability to manipulate men, Kobayakawa Takahide would not have become the president of the Black Dragon Society, second only to President Sato Kaga...
However, her identity as a woman is still Kobayakawa Takahide's absolute weakness. As long as she is a little weaker like she is now, those originally loyal subordinates will become restless and even have inappropriate thoughts about Kobayakawa Takahide himself!
Kobayakawa Takahide is well aware of the ulterior motives and lust of this guy Akai Kazuki, but she needs Akai Kazuki's strength now, so she must tolerate Akai Kazuki's misconduct.

What she has to do now is to fight back vigorously. On the one hand, it is to retaliate against the enemy, make the enemy feel pain and fear, and dare not continue to act recklessly. On the other hand, it is also to intimidate these ambitious subordinates including Akai Kazuki, and let them know that she, Kobayakawa Takahide, has not lost yet!

After thinking for a while, Kobayakawa Takahide walked out of the room, walked through the corridor of the official residence, and came to the door of a study. Without knocking, Kobayakawa Takahide pushed the door open. Quan Rongcheng, who was handling official business in the study, looked at Kobayakawa Takahide who suddenly appeared, raised his head and said seriously:
"Go back to your room. The Inspectorate's spies are everywhere. If you want to die, don't implicate me!"

Ignoring Quan Rongcheng's attitude, Kobayakawa Takahide closed the door of the study, walked up to Quan Rongcheng and said very seriously:

"I need your help now!"

Hearing what Kobayakawa Takahide said, Quan Rongcheng's handsome face showed a mocking smile and said:
"What kind of illusion made you think that I would help you, Kobayakawa Takahide?"

"Aren't you helping me escape now? Without your help, I would have died at the hands of the assassins in the Supervisory Department!" Kobayakawa Takahide asked back:
"That's because you are holding His Highness Xuanchang's token!" Quan Rongcheng said coldly:
After the words fell, Kobayakawa Takahide and Quan Rongcheng stared at each other, their eyes fiercely fighting in the air. After a standoff of nearly dozens of seconds, Kobayakawa Takahide took the initiative to break the standoff and said lightly;

"Why don't you ask me what kind of bargaining chips I have?"

Quan Rongcheng was about to retort when he heard this, but just as he was about to speak, he seemed to have thought of something, his eyes flickered slightly, and he hesitated for a moment before saying:
"Do you know where Mori Hui is?"

"I don't know. According to the normal plan, she should appear in Liujing after her success. However, with the actions of Zhou Jun, everything has changed..." Kobayakawa Takahide said helplessly:
"Then what do you have to trade with me?" Quan Rongcheng said angrily after getting the answer. He felt that he was fooled by Kobayakawa Takahide again.

"Although I don't know where she is, I am sure she is still alive in this world!" Kobayakawa Takahide said with certainty:
"Why are you so sure?"

"It's very simple! She is my sister. Even though we have the same father but different mothers, we have practiced kendo and ninjutsu together since we were young. I can feel that she is not dead, but just hiding in a place we don't know..."

"Kwon Young-sung, you know that Mori Hui was deeply influenced by her mother and has always wanted to escape her fate and the responsibilities she carries. It is precisely because of this that her father deprived her of her surname and let her take her mother's surname, Akiyama!" Kobayakawa Takahide narrated calmly:

Although he disliked this woman named Kobayakawa Takahide, Quan Rongcheng did not refute her statement. After thinking for a while, he looked at Kobayakawa Takahide and said in a deep voice:

"What exactly do you want to say?"

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(End of this chapter)