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

"It seems that Young Master Jiang's two pieces of music have indeed moved this master!"

"Yes, I've been here for so long, and I've never heard this expert take the initiative to ask anyone anything!"

Inside the courtyard, exclamations of surprise rang out from time to time, and most of the speakers were elderly men dressed in blue robes.

When Xiao Jinxuan heard the expert in the pavilion speak, his expression was clearly one of surprise.

After regaining his senses, Xiao Jinxuan's eyes flickered, and his gaze fell on Jiang Xiaobai.

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan's expression was unreadable. He stared at Jiang Xiaobai and said calmly, "Jiang Xiaobai, since this expert has asked you, why don't you answer quickly?"

"You're too late to say it, so don't blame me for... punishing you!"

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow slightly and immediately glanced at Xiao Jinxuan.

At this moment, he clearly sensed that Xiao Jinxuan's gaze was off.

Moreover, Xiao Jinxuan's tone when he spoke to him was clearly angry!

and so……

This expert took the initiative to speak to him, which displeased Xiao Jinxuan?

If that's true, the emperor's ability to change his mind is truly astounding!

That's right, he was just showering us with compliments.

Now that the expert in the pavilion has taken the initiative to ask about the name of the song, Xiao Jinxuan immediately turns hostile?

Moreover, he said it in front of everyone.

This... is clearly being pressured into doing it!

Right now, if he were to back down, it would indeed please the emperor.

But he'll be unhappy.

That's right, it was the emperor who composed the music, and it was also the emperor who sang it.

Are you going to turn on me like this?

Most importantly, what does this have to do with him?!

The person who spoke was from inside the pavilion, not him!

Why take your anger out on him?!

Jiang Xiaobai inwardly scoffed, but didn't show it on his face. Just as he was about to speak, Li Bingzhang's voice rang out first.

"Hehe, Your Majesty, Jiang Xiaobai lacks martial arts support, so even if he spoke, the expert inside probably wouldn't be able to hear him!"

Li Bingzhang suggested, "Why don't we have Xiaobai tell His Majesty first, and then His Majesty can relay the message to the expert inside when he has time?"

"That's inappropriate. She's asking about Jiang Xiaobai, not me!!"

Xiao Jinxuan glanced at Li Bingzhang: "However... Prime Minister Li, what you say is quite right!"

As he spoke, Xiao Jinxuan's gaze returned to Jiang Xiaobai: "Jiang Xiaobai, how about I send someone to take you there so you can speak to this expert in person!"

After these words, the courtyard fell silent once more. Chen Zhanqiu's lips curled into a smile.

That's right, there might not be much at the beginning.

But now, anyone can tell that His Majesty is unhappy!

Moreover, it was Jiang Xiaobai who caused this!

Right now, if you give the wrong answer, things could go wrong!

Li Bingzhang frowned slightly, about to speak, but before he could utter a word, Jiang Xiaobai's voice rang out: "Okay!"

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai cupped his hands and said, "Then this subject thanks Your Majesty!"

As Jiang Xiaobai continued, his gaze was fixed on Xiao Jinxuan.

Indeed, Li Bingzhang's words just now were a way for both of them to save face.

But the emperor refused and kept pressuring him to come.

Okay, okay, then he agreed!

Although this would displease the emperor, it's better than him being unhappy!

Especially now, he hasn't even married into the family yet.

He is still a member of the Jiang family, and he has the backing of an army of 800,000.

Of course, even if he marries into the family and moves out, it wouldn't be so easy for the emperor to take back his military power on that pretext!

Upon hearing Jiang Xiaobai's words, Li Bingzhang was taken aback.

Clearly, he hadn't expected Jiang Xiaobai to agree so readily.

Xiao Jinxuan narrowed his eyes slightly, raised his hand, and looked at one of the Zhenying Division members.

"You, go and deliver Jiang Xiaobai there."

Then, Xiao Jinxuan paused, "Be careful, make sure he doesn't fall into the water."

"otherwise……"

Xiao Jinxuan's voice softened: "I will punish him severely!"

"yes!"

The expert from the Zhenying Division nodded respectfully, looking at Jiang Xiaobai: "Young Master Jiang, please!"

Despite hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai remained undeterred and took a step forward.

Just then, a voice rang out again: "Your Majesty."

"Um?"

Xiao Jinxuan raised his head and his gaze fell on Tang Ningshuang.

Facing Xiao Jinxuan's gaze, Tang Ningshuang showed no fear and continued, "Why don't I escort him there?"

As soon as those simple words were spoken, the gazes of everyone in the courtyard fell upon Tang Ningshuang.

At this point, it was clear to everyone that this was aimed at Jiang Xiaobai.

It's somewhat inappropriate for Tang Ningshuang to get involved at this time.

Jiang Xiaobai was also taken aback, and looked at Tang Ningshuang with a strange expression on his face.

But Tang Ningshuang remained calm and simply stood there.

"Oh, that's fine!"

Xiao Jinxuan's gaze lingered on Tang Ningshuang for a moment before he smiled slightly and said, "Then you may try!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Tang Ningshuang responded and walked to Jiang Xiaobai's side, saying calmly, "Let's go!"

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded and followed Tang Ningshuang to the edge of the courtyard.

A lake breeze blew in my face, making my robes rustle slightly.

Jiang Xiaobai glanced down at the lake below, and his heart skipped a beat.

Last time at Guanlan Tower, he fell into the water and had to swim for a long time, until he was exhausted.

He... doesn't want to come back a second time.

At this moment, Tang Ningshuang didn't say much. She reached out and grabbed Jiang Xiaobai's arm, lowering her voice, "Don't move!"

After saying that, Tang Ningshuang stepped forward and rushed out before Jiang Xiaobai could react.

Whoosh!

The moment the two figures left the pavilion, the feeling of weightlessness startled Jiang Xiaobai.

But recalling Tang Ningshuang's words, he dared not make a move.

It would be awkward if the two of them fell into the water.

Tang Ningshuang grabbed his arm and lightly touched the surface of the lake with her toes.

Wow!

The water rippled.

Tang Ningshuang's shoes also visibly sank three inches.

Jiang Xiaobai realized this and his heart tightened even more.

Yes, Tang Ningshuang was clearly struggling to carry him.

After all, Tang Ningshuang didn't go alone; she brought him along, someone who knew absolutely no martial arts.

But Tang Ningshuang only frowned slightly and then exerted force with her feet again.

The second time, the third time.

Each time she landed, a large ripple spread across the lake's surface, and Tang Ningshuang's breathing became heavier.

Fortunately, the two successfully landed on the small island in the middle of the lake.

Jiang Xiaobai breathed a sigh of relief as soon as his feet touched solid ground.

Tang Ningshuang also let out a soft breath, then glared at Jiang Xiaobai and said coldly, "Eat less in the future."

"It's as heavy as a Wagyu beef!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai opened his mouth, then finally smiled helplessly and said, "Thank you!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ningshuang visibly paused, then a hint of unease flashed across her face. She glanced towards the pavilion and said, "Just tell me already!"

"Now that you've finished talking, I'll take you home!"

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded, straightened his robes, and took two steps toward the white gauze pavilion.

As the distance closed, Jiang Xiaobai took a special look inside, but despite the white gauze swaying gently, the figure inside was still not clearly visible.

"Hello, sir."

Jiang Xiaobai then cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and looked into the pavilion, asking, "May I go inside to talk?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Ningshuang, who was standing next to him, was clearly taken aback.

No, Jiang Xiaobai's audacity is just too much.

Just then, a voice rang out from inside: "You can come in, just talk outside!"

"Oh, then I won't say anything!"

Jiang Xiaobai turned around briskly and looked at Tang Ningshuang, saying, "Let's go, take me back!"

what?

Tang Ningshuang was somewhat surprised again, but just then, the voice from inside said again, "Wait, come in and talk!"

"Sorry, it's late!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, then looked at Tang Ningshuang and said, "Quickly, take me back!"