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

"Ah, no wonder Brother Mo is drunk."

Inside the carriage, Jiang Xiaobai leaned against the back of the carriage and rubbed his forehead: "The wine from Tianji Workshop is really something!"

Yes, when I first came out of Tianji Workshop, I didn't think much of it.

But now, with the wind blowing outside, Jiang Xiaobai felt dizzy and lightheaded.

If Zhang Xinnian hadn't helped him up, he probably would have fallen right there.

The Green Bamboo Brew from Tianji Workshop tastes refreshing, but its aftereffects are quite potent.

"You drank more than ten cups."

Tang Ningshuang sat opposite Jiang Xiaobai and glanced at him indifferently: "It's normal that he fainted."

"Is there?"

Jiang Xiaobai frowned.

He didn't seem to have drunk that much.

But he didn't dwell on it in the end. He reached for the soft armor next to him and tried to put it on.

"you……"

Tang Ningshuang looked at Jiang Xiaobai's actions with a somewhat subtle expression: "You... really didn't realize that young master's identity?"

In her opinion, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Mo Li was probably a woman disguised as a man.

"what?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked up, a puzzled expression on his face: "What's your identity?"

"Oh, it's nothing!"

Tang Ningshuang was silent for a moment, then shook her head: "Never mind if you didn't notice."

Yes, if Mo Li didn't say it himself, she naturally wouldn't point it out either.

Moreover, the young master of the shop must have her own reasons for dressing as a man.

If Jiang Xiaobai can see it, then he can see it.

If she hadn't figured it out, she couldn't reveal the secret for someone else.

Jiang Xiaobai became even more suspicious when Tang Ningshuang remained silent.

But he was under the influence of alcohol and his mind wasn't working as fast as usual, so he didn't think much of it and continued fiddling with the soft armor.

After a moment, Jiang Xiaobai exclaimed, "I must say, this soft armor is indeed a treasure, but... sigh, Brother Mo smells too good."

Yes.

The soft armor was almost entirely covered with Mo Li's faint fragrance.

It smells quite nice, light and refreshing.

The problem is, it just doesn't feel right for a grown man to smell so good.

Upon hearing this, Tang Ningshuang rolled her eyes at Jiang Xiaobai.

Yes, she couldn't be bothered to pay attention to it anymore.

This person can be frighteningly intelligent at times, but also ridiculously slow-witted at others.

Zhang Xinnian sat outside, completely bewildered.

However, he didn't dare to ask any questions and just focused on driving the carriage.

A moment later, Zhang Xinnian seemed to remember something, and his voice came from outside: "Young Master, where are we going now?"

Jiang Xiaobai leaned against the carriage, his eyelids already heavy.

However, upon hearing Zhang Xinnian's voice, he still managed to raise his head and said, "Let's go to the Prime Minister's residence."

"The Prime Minister's residence?"

Zhang Xinnian's voice carried a hint of surprise.

"Um."

Jiang Xiaobai rubbed his forehead: "I happen to have something I need to ask my father-in-law."

Yes, Zhao Sheng and Zhao Bintian, these two... the more he thought about it, the more something seemed off.

He wanted to confirm whether there was any relationship between the two of them.

As the prime minister, Li Bingzhang must have been more aware of the relationships between these officials in the court than he was.

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai didn't speak again. He leaned back and slowly closed his eyes.

Tang Ningshuang glanced at Jiang Xiaobai and, seeing that he did indeed seem sleepy, didn't say anything more.

Jiang Xiaobai originally just wanted to close his eyes and rest, but as the alcohol took effect, his consciousness gradually sank.

Gradually, it was as if he was having a very long dream.

In his dream, the carriage was shaking violently, and he felt extremely dizzy.

At first, he managed to sit still, but for some reason, his body suddenly swayed.

Then, it was as if he had fallen directly into something soft.

It has a slightly cool fragrance, and also a familiar scent.

He tried to open his eyes to see clearly, but everything in front of him remained blurry.

In a daze, Jiang Xiaobai seemed to see Tang Ningshuang looking down at him with a cold face.

That look... it was as if he wanted to kick him off the carriage.

But in the end, for some reason, Tang Ningshuang didn't move; instead, she supported his body.

Later, the scene in the dream changed again.

He seemed to be lying on someone's lap, and someone whispered something, the voice was very soft and indistinct.

Jiang Xiaobai tried to open his eyes, but his eyelids were so heavy that he couldn't open them no matter what he did.

Finally, consciousness was completely plunged into darkness.

……

I don't know how much time passed.

Jiang Xiaobai's consciousness finally began to return little by little.

The first scent you smell is a faint fragrance of orchids.

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai's eyelids twitched, and he slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing I saw was an unfamiliar bed curtain.

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned for a moment.

where is this?

Confused, Jiang Xiaobai propped himself up and sat up, but his head still felt a little heavy.

However, it's much better than the dizziness I felt in the carriage earlier.

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai looked down at himself.

The clothes were still there, and the soft armor was placed by the bed.

Jiang Xiaobai had just breathed a sigh of relief when his gaze suddenly stopped.

Yes, there was a figure lying on the edge of the bed.

Moreover, the figure seemed to have been guarding for a long time and had fallen asleep.

One hand was still gently resting on the edge of the bed, with the fingertips pressing against a damp cloth.

Jiang Xiaobai was taken aback.

Because this was none other than Li Zhiwei.

At this moment, Li Zhiwei lay there quietly, her face still covered by a veil, revealing only half of her profile and her slightly drooping eyelashes.

Perhaps she hadn't slept very soundly, because Li Zhiwei's brows were still slightly furrowed.

Jiang Xiaobai watched this scene and remained silent for a moment, feeling as if something had gently touched his heart.

My previously confused mind gradually calmed down at this moment.

So... he's at the Prime Minister's residence?

How long did Li Zhiwei wait for him?

Lost in thought, Jiang Xiaobai slowly raised his head and glanced out the window.

A faint morning light was already filtering through the window paper.

Its daybreak?

Jiang Xiaobai was taken aback.

In other words, he slept in this bed all night?

And Li Zhiwei stayed by her side all night.

Rubbing his forehead, Jiang Xiaobai slowly recalled some fragmented images.

He felt dizzy in the carriage and then collapsed.

Tang Ningshuang's face was cold, and... he really seemed to be lying somewhere.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai's expression suddenly became somewhat strange.

Could that dream be real?

Jiang Xiaobai looked down at himself, then looked around.

Fortunately, he didn't lose any limbs, nor was he cut down by Tang Ningshuang's sword.

Shaking his head, Jiang Xiaobai's gaze returned to Li Zhiwei by the bedside, his expression softening.

Normally, Li Zhiwei always gives people the impression of being dignified and intelligent.

That's right, no matter what happens, you can maintain a certain level of calm.

But now, Li Zhiwei is asleep by the bedside, her brows slightly furrowed, which makes her look more vulnerable and endearing.

Jiang Xiaobai didn't say anything, but carefully lifted the blanket and got out of bed.

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Xiaobai bent down and gently picked up Li Zhiwei.

This woman was very light to the touch, even lighter than he had imagined.

But just as he picked her up, Jiang Xiaobai felt Li Zhiwei's body stiffen for a moment through her clothes.

Jiang Xiaobai paused slightly.

Ok?

Woke up?