Chapter 1751
"Father, are we really going to stay out of this?"
Tokugawa Ietsugu looked at his adoptive father, unwillingness written across his face.
His father had returned political power to the emperor and faded into an ordinary life, but he had at least once enjoyed glory.
Yet ever since Ietsugu inherited the family headship, this had been the lowest-profile period in the family's history.
Now that Jiaren was trying to win him over and intervene, he was honestly tempted. But he knew that the main reason Jiaren valued him so highly was the existence of his father, this pillar of support.
That was why he had come to persuade him again.
"Is that boy Jiaren really proposing marriage for your sake? Don't think too highly of yourself. Whether it succeeds or fails, it will bring him nothing but benefits."
Tokugawa Yoshinobu opened his eyes, his tone calm and detached, as though he stood above worldly affairs.
"Our Tokugawa Family has been able to remain neutral all this time because of our strength. All those alliances and maneuvers can only add icing to the cake. Strength is the foundation of everything."
"But that girl Minamoto no Yorisetsu is truly excellent. She's powerful, and she can lead the Genji Clan closer to us..."
Tokugawa Ietsugu argued his case.
"You just want her body."
Tokugawa Yoshinobu naturally knew what sort of temperament his adopted son had. He shook his head helplessly.
In truth, he did not think particularly highly of Jiaren. He was merely older and had a better foundation, nothing more.
Yet with such a tremendous advantage, he had still suffered such a major setback during the last mission.
Even if he held the advantage, victory was far from certain.
Given the Tokugawa Family's current circumstances, there was no need for