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

The carriage slowly drove away from Guanlan Tower.

Inside the carriage, Jiang Xiaobai leaned against the side, holding three Hidden Edge Tokens in his hand, examining them closely.

Tang Ningshuang sat opposite him without saying a word, but her gaze would occasionally fall on Jiang Xiaobai's hands.

Three Concealed Edge Tokens—this number surprised her as well.

If this Concealed Edge Order were to be spread, it would surely cause quite a stir in the martial arts world.

"Your Highness!"

Outside the carriage, Zhang Xinnian, driving the carriage, remained silent for a long while before finally unable to hold back and turning around to ask, "Why do you think that woman is the Princess?"

Yes, that's what Jiang Xiaobai said after he came out.

But after thinking about it all the way, he still couldn't figure out where Jiang Xiaobai started to have such doubts.

"Oh, this woman is very beautiful."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai put away the Concealed Edge Token, raised his head and said, "Hehe, I don't believe a maid can be this beautiful."

"Indeed, our eldest princess is known as the most beautiful woman in the capital, and I've seen her myself; she is indeed... breathtakingly beautiful!"

At the time, because the woman was both deaf and mute, he didn't think about it in that way.

But now, Jiang Xiaobai increasingly feels that something is not quite right.

"Just because she's pretty?"

Zhang Xinnian, who was outside, exclaimed in surprise.

"Of course not!"

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head, a hint of helplessness in his expression, and said, "Inside Guanlan Tower, Liu Guanlan's hand gestures were completely haphazard!"

"What... didn't you guys notice?"

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai looked completely helpless.

Yes, he's never eaten pork, but he's seen pigs run.

Liu Guanlan's hand gestures were truly a mess.

Moreover, the woman's few simple gestures were enough for Liu Guanlan to understand a whole host of information.

Those lines, treating people like idiots, you can't play games like that!

But as Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, Tang Ningshuang shook her head.

Outside the carriage, Zhang Xinnian's voice also came through: "I...I didn't notice!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai's expression deepened with helplessness as he continued, "Alright, let's put the gestures aside for now. Didn't you... notice that Liu Guanlan's attitude towards that woman was also problematic?"

"As the master of the Asking Blade Pavilion, is it reasonable for Liu Guanlan to be so humble towards a mere maid?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ningshuang's expression subtly changed.

Upon careful reflection, Liu Guanlan's behavior toward that woman was indeed somewhat unique.

"No matter how close that maid is, she's still just a maid."

Jiang Xiaobai continued, "Liu Guanlan, a man of the martial world, shouldn't act like this, unless... that woman herself is of very high status."

This time, Zhang Xinnian remained silent outside, clearly agreeing with Jiang Xiaobai's assessment.

"Actually, there's one more crucial point!"

Jiang Xiaobai narrowed his eyes and said, "It's impossible for a maid to be targeted by so many men in black yesterday."

"But if she is the eldest princess, then it makes sense."

"Ah, but these things can also be applied to the little princess, right?"

Zhang Xinnian outside said again.

"Hehe, that's possible!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled as he listened: "But... I don't think the current princess has any intention of rebelling."

After hearing those simple words, Tang Ningshuang's expression changed slightly.

Outside the carriage, Zhang Xinnian's expression also became serious.

Yes, if the little princess is recruiting people, it might just be a petty squabble.

But those conditions set by Liu Guanlan.

He inquired about news from the Sword Pavilion, rumors circulating in the palace, connections to Hidden Edge Mountain, and even troubles in the martial arts world.

This doesn't look like something a child would do.

"If she really is the eldest princess, would you help her?"

Tang Ningshuang looked at Jiang Xiaobai and asked.

Jiang Xiaobai pondered for a moment: "I can't see through the Princess."

"This person is very intelligent, and..."

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai frowned.

Yes, he thought of that blood-stained letter.

His elder brother specifically mentioned in his letter, "Be careful of the Princess."

Jiang Xiaobai has always remembered those words.

But now, the eldest princess is taking the initiative to approach him again, and in a roundabout way, she's pinning the matter on the youngest princess.

For a moment, he was truly unsure what this woman was trying to do.

Seeing that Jiang Xiaobai stopped mid-sentence, Tang Ningshuang couldn't help but ask again, "So, what are you planning to do?"

"Perhaps we could try to get closer."

Jiang Xiaobai raised his head and said, "Let's see what this princess is up to."

"What if this person is not right?"

Tang Ningshuang asked.

"Then let's find an opportunity to get her!"

Jiang Xiaobai narrowed his eyes slightly.

The more beautiful a woman is, the more careful you should be.

Not to mention the most beautiful woman in the capital!

But no sooner had he finished speaking than Zhang Xinnian's cheerful voice came from outside: "The young master is indeed impressive!"

"I meant kill."

Jiang Xiaobai was taken aback, looked up, and said helplessly.

"Your Highness, you don't need to explain."

Zhang Xinnian said seriously, "I know your character inside and out; if I were to kill you, I'd say it would be the kind that makes you suffer a terrible, agonizing death!"

Damn it!

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai cursed inwardly, his expression filled with helplessness.

After shaking his head, Jiang Xiaobai simply ignored Zhang Xinnian.

But when Jiang Xiaobai looked away and looked at Tang Ningshuang, he found that the woman was also looking at him with suspicion.

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai was utterly speechless, and finally simply leaned back and closed his eyes.

……

Inside the Imperial Palace, in the Imperial Study, the lights were on full display.

Xiao Jinxuan sat behind the desk, his gaze fixed on the several sheets of paper in front of him.

On it are the articles and poems that Jiang Xiaobai wrote today at Lanting Tower.

After looking at it for a long time, Xiao Jinxuan raised his head, his face full of disbelief: "These... were all written by Jiang Xiaobai?"

"Your Majesty, it is absolutely true."

Beside him, Eunuch Gao bowed slightly: "Everyone witnessed it with their own eyes inside the Orchid Pavilion."

"These articles and poems have now spread widely among scholars."

Indeed, although it is late at night, the poems and articles are so astonishing that they have caused quite a stir.

As far as he knew, all the scholars at the Imperial Academy were discussing this.

This... not to mention other places.

Xiao Jinxuan didn't speak, but picked up one of the articles again and read it once more.

After a moment, Xiao Jinxuan took a deep breath: "Who would have thought that Jiang Xiaobai would actually have such great talent?"

"I underestimated him before."

Grandpa Gao stood to the side, without saying a word.

Yes, it's not just His Majesty who underestimated him; the entire capital probably underestimated this young master of the Jiang family.

Who would have thought that someone who was called a playboy could silence all the scholars in the Lanting Pavilion?

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan slowly put down the paper in his hand.

The candlelight flickered gently, and the imperial study became much quieter.

After a moment, Xiao Jinxuan raised his head, his gaze deepening: "I hope this young master of the Jiang family is a smart person."

"In the future, we should know how to make choices..."