My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

the next day.

Jiang Xiaobai got up early.

After having breakfast, Jiang Xiaobai straightened his sleeves and walked out of the courtyard.

Zhang Xinnian was assigned by Jiang Jingcheng to protect Jiang Xiaobai, so he had been waiting outside. When he saw Jiang Xiaobai walking out, he quickly followed.

"Young Master, where shall we go today?"

Zhang Xinnian looked at Jiang Xiaobai with a puzzled expression.

After all, Jiang Xiaobai had been staying at the Marquis's residence for the past two days.

They either sunbathe or eat snacks.

It gives the impression that he has completely forgotten about the Imperial Investigation Department.

Now that they're leaving so early in the morning, does that mean they're about to take action?

"Dali Temple!"

Jiang Xiaobai continued walking, casually saying, "Let's find that Pei Shen and have a chat."

Yes, he had been remembering that name for the past few days.

When he was assassinated, Lin Che of the Zhenying Division secretly protected him.

Lin Che was arranged in advance by Pei Shen.

This alone shows that Pei Shen is a meticulous person and a cautious person in his actions.

Before he even officially began investigating the case, Pei Shen had already thought about his safety.

This also shows that this person is not simple.

No wonder His Majesty specifically requested Pei Shen to assist him in investigating the case.

Because this person is indeed exceptionally outstanding in certain aspects.

Therefore, Jiang Xiaobai was quite looking forward to meeting this Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

"Pei Shen?"

Zhang Xinnian looked visibly surprised when he heard the name.

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Zhang Xinnian and asked, "Have you heard of this person?"

"I've heard of it."

Zhang Xinnian nodded and said in a low voice, "This man used to be a commander of the Zhenying Division."

"Later, for some reason, he transferred to the Dali Temple."

"It is said that..."

At this point, Zhang Xinnian paused, seemingly somewhat wary.

"What do you mean?" Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow.

Zhang Xinnian leaned closer and whispered, "It's said that this person once slaughtered his entire sect!"

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai stopped in his tracks.

"That ruthless?"

Slaughtering one's own sect?

This is not something an ordinary person could do.

"Yeah, he's definitely a ruthless person."

Zhang Xinnian nodded seriously: "Moreover, this person's strength is extremely high, probably not much worse than that of the Marquis."

"Not inferior to my father?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked even more surprised.

Is Pei Shen a master?

No wonder he was able to rise from a commander of the Zhenying Division to the position of Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.

But he had a question, and Jiang Xiaobai immediately looked at Zhang Xinnian and asked, "Why would he slaughter his own sect?"

"It seems that Pei Shen can't be entirely blamed for this."

Zhang Xinnian continued, "The sect behind him is definitely not a good one either."

"Secretly, they were involved in human trafficking, forging identities and travel permits for the powerful and wealthy, and even raising assassins."

"I heard that Pei Shen had been biding his time, and after he had gained enough power, he returned to his sect."

"Then……"

Zhang Xinnian swallowed hard and said, "Then, after that night, his sect disappeared."

Jiang Xiaobai felt a chill run down his spine.

One night, the massacre was complete!

They're ruthless killers!

However, Pei Shen's sect does indeed have problems.

Human trafficking, identity fraud, and raising assassins.

None of these matters are trivial.

What's more, they've all been put together.

Jiang Xiaobai was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then he should indeed be killed."

"So, while Pei Shen is ruthless, he doesn't kill indiscriminately."

Zhang Xinnian nodded in agreement: "Besides that, this person, like you, Your Highness... actually doesn't have a very good reputation!"

"Oh? How is it bad?"

Jiang Xiaobai was somewhat puzzled.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiaobai's face showed a speechless expression.

No, Zhang Xinnian, do you even know how to speak? What do you mean by "just like him"?

If you're going to say it, just say it. Why bring him into it?

However, although he was speechless, he did not say anything.

Zhang Xinnian coughed lightly and said, "It's said that this guy has a very strange temper, and besides that... he changes women every day."

"He's with this woman today and that woman tomorrow, but... it's all women who are willing to follow him, so there's nothing I can do about it."

"You're really good at this?"

Jiang Xiaobai's eyebrows immediately rose.

He is strong, meticulous, ruthless, and also attracts women, and he doesn't refuse any of them.

hiss!

This Pei Shen is quite interesting!

She has a strange temper!

How strange could it be?

Jiang Xiaobai stroked his chin and pondered for a moment. He thought this person might be somewhat interesting!

"Your Highness, I'll go prepare the carriage first!"

Upon arriving at the gate of the Marquis's residence, Zhang Xinnian saw Jiang Xiaobai stop and immediately spoke.

"Go."

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand.

Zhang Xinnian nodded respectfully, turned and left, while Jiang Xiaobai stood at the door waiting.

But as time went by, Jiang Xiaobai's brows gradually furrowed.

Indeed, this time, Zhang Xinnian took significantly longer than usual.

No, this guy is just preparing a carriage.

Why are you dawdling?

After a while, Zhang Xinnian finally drove his carriage slowly over from outside.

However, Zhang Xinnian's expression looked somewhat unnatural.

Especially when he saw Jiang Xiaobai, his eyes darted away for a moment.

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow.

Something is wrong!

has a problem!

"Your Highness, the carriage is ready!"

Zhang Xinnian jumped off the carriage and spoke awkwardly.

"Um?"

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Zhang Xinnian: "Are you alright?"

"It's alright, it's alright!"

As Zhang Xinnian spoke, the smile on his face became even more stiff.

Jiang Xiaobai was puzzled, but ultimately didn't ask any more questions and stepped directly into the carriage.

But the moment Jiang Xiaobai stepped into the carriage, he froze.

It was very cold inside the carriage.

It's not because the weather is cold.

Instead, a chill enveloped him directly.

Jiang Xiaobai slowly raised his head and saw a figure sitting upright inside the carriage.

The woman was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, her long hair was tied up, and her eyes and brows were cold.

Those eyes were now fixed on Jiang Xiaobai, gleaming with a cold light.

It's as if he could draw his sword and kill someone at any moment.

hiss!

Tang Ningshuang!

Jiang Xiaobai gasped and, without hesitation, retreated.

Then, Jiang Xiaobai slowly turned his head and looked at Zhang Xinnian.

Zhang Xinnian's bitter smile was barely holding on.

"Your Highness..."

"There's nothing I can do about this."

Yes.

He had just gone to prepare the carriage when Tang Ningshuang was already waiting there.

He was radiating coldness and didn't say a word as he sat in the carriage. What could he do?

It's not appropriate to kick them out!

Jiang Xiaobai was speechless and glared at Zhang Xinnian again.

This Zhang Xinnian, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, has actually learned to trick your young master?

But now that things have come to this, he can't really refuse to ride in a carriage, can he?

Moreover, Tang Ningshuang was personally appointed by His Majesty to temporarily enter the Zhenying Division for inspection and to be responsible for his close protection.

There's no escaping it now.

With this in mind, Jiang Xiaobai had no choice but to bite the bullet and climb back into the carriage.

As soon as I sat down, that chill enveloped me again.

Yes, Tang Ningshuang still didn't say anything, she just looked at him coldly.

That look made Jiang Xiaobai feel somewhat uneasy.

"Cough cough..."

Jiang Xiaobai coughed lightly, forcing a smile: "Oh, Miss Tang, what a coincidence that you're here too!"