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

what?

Tang Ningshuang looked surprised and asked, "Are you really going back?"

"Yes, let's go!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded.

That's right, he's caught in a bind now, and both sides are making him unhappy.

Since that's the case, he naturally wants to make both of them unhappy along with him.

Moreover, this person asked him to tell Qu'er's name, but when he came over, he wouldn't even let him in.

Are you kidding me?!

His things are so worthless?

So... since you're not happy, then don't be happy at all!

"Well... okay then!"

Tang Ningshuang responded, grabbed Jiang Xiaobai's arm again, and charged towards the courtyard building with her feet.

"oops!"

As soon as the two left, a maidservant came out from the white gauze pavilion, her expression clearly showing shock as she watched Jiang Xiaobai's departing figure.

He's really gone?!

After stamping her foot, the maid angrily entered the pavilion and, seeing a figure inside, said, "Sect Master!"

"That guy has some nerve! I... I only said a couple of words, and he just leaves like that!"

The pavilion was quiet for a moment.

Then, a soothing, heavenly voice rang out: "No need, but... you were indeed inappropriate with your words just now, please be more careful next time!"

"Otherwise, with your personality, you'll suffer sooner or later!"

"Oh, it's the sect leader..."

The maid lowered her head upon hearing this, but she was clearly still somewhat unconvinced. She turned back and continued to glare at Jiang Xiaobai's departing figure, clenching her fist tightly.

Meanwhile, Tang Ningshuang led Jiang Xiaobai back to the courtyard.

The moment he landed, Jiang Xiaobai breathed a sigh of relief again.

This round trip was even more thrilling than riding a roller coaster!

Tang Ningshuang withdrew her hand, her breathing becoming much heavier.

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan's gaze fell on Jiang Xiaobai: "You told him?"

"Your Majesty, I have already said so!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly.

Upon hearing this, Tang Ningshuang glanced at Jiang Xiaobai, her expression showing surprise.

Yes, Jiang Xiaobai clearly didn't say that, so why would he lie?

"Yes, that's good!"

Xiao Jinxuan responded, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then slowly put it down, saying, "Jiang Xiaobai, regarding the Ministry of Rites' investigation, I... heard about it from Minister Chen!"

"The mastermind behind this, Ahn Ji-won, has committed suicide out of guilt!"

"In that case, from today onwards, you can put this case on hold for now; there's no need to investigate it anymore!"

"Oh……"

Chen Zhanqiu, sitting next to him, sneered upon hearing this, his expression finally softening.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Minister Chen is the real culprit!"

Jiang Xiaobai spoke up: "This case... I still wish to continue investigating, and strive to have this person executed as a warning to others!"

"Damn it, Jiang Xiaobai, you..."

Chen Zhanqiu's expression changed, and he looked at Jiang Xiaobai with some anger.

"I told you, there's no need to investigate!"

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan's voice rang out again, his tone noticeably heavier, as he said calmly, "The most important thing is for you and Prime Minister Li's daughter to get married as soon as possible!"

As Xiao Jinxuan finished speaking, Li Zhiwei's face turned slightly red, and she secretly glanced at Jiang Xiaobai.

"His Majesty!"

Jiang Xiaobai remained calm and said, "The imperial examination system is the foundation of the nation. It would be inappropriate not to investigate thoroughly and give the world an explanation!"

Ok?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan's expression turned completely cold. Just as he was about to say something, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside.

Soon, a member of the Imperial Guard rushed in.

The imperial guard, his face filled with panic, knelt before Xiao Jinxuan after entering the courtyard and cried, "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!"

"Hmm? What's the matter?!"

Xiao Jinxuan frowned.

The imperial guard cried out in a panic, "Someone is vandalizing the restaurant outside the garden!"

"What the hell?"

Before Xiao Jinxuan could react, Xiao Jinfeng, who was sitting next to him, immediately stood up and angrily said, "Who has such audacity? They even dare to smash up my restaurant!"

Forehead?

Jiang Xiaobai was also taken aback.

Smash the restaurant?

Could it be Zhang Xinnian who brought people here?

Just as he realized this, the Imperial Guard general panicked slightly and looked at Jiang Xiaobai, who was completely astonished: "It's...it's someone from the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiaobai's expression became quite interesting.

Zhang Xinnian's image immediately came to mind.

isn't it?

Zhang Xinnian, that tiger... he actually made it through?

Tang Ningshuang turned her head and glanced at Jiang Xiaobai, unsure of what to say.

Yes, she also guessed Zhang Xinnian.

But Zhang Xinnian's arrival was clearly ill-timed.

Xiao Jinxuan was in a bad mood when, at that moment, people from the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion came and vandalized the restaurant outside the royal garden.

Although this restaurant was built by the Fourth Prince, it ultimately represents the face of the royal family.

This is probably going to be troublesome!

Li Bingzhang's face twitched slightly. He stood up and said, "Your Majesty, is there... some misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstand?"

Xiao Jinxuan narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the Imperial Guard, saying, "Go and tell the people from the Zhenbei Marquis's residence."

"Send them to see me."

As he spoke, Xiao Jinxuan paused, his gaze sweeping over Jiang Xiaobai: "So, Young Master Jiang is here too!"

"I'd like to know if this is a misunderstanding!"

"yes!"

The imperial guard nodded respectfully and then quickly ran out.

Jiang Xiaobai stood there, his lips twitching slightly, his expression one of utter helplessness.

Xiao Zijin, on the other hand, sat not far away, her eyes crinkling with a bright light.

At this moment, outside the royal garden, in front of the Qingshan Zui Lou (Green Robe Drunken Pavilion).

Zhang Xinnian stood there with a big smile on his face.

Behind him, a group of people from the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion were carrying jars of wine into the restaurant.

A servant who was not cooperating tried to stop them, but was immediately kicked aside.

The table was overturned, the chairs were flipped over, and even the signboard hanging at the door was knocked and shook a few times.

"new year!"

At this moment, a general from the Marquis's residence approached Zhang Xinnian, his face somewhat pale: "Are you sure we're alright doing this?"

"This restaurant was built by the current Fourth Prince!"

"Don't worry, it's alright!"

Zhang Xinnian waved his hand confidently, "Even if something really happens, our young master will take the blame. What are you afraid of!"

With that, Zhang Xinnian pointed into the restaurant and shouted, "Let's get it!"

"But we can go somewhere else, that's fine too!"

The general from the Marquis's mansion said with a strange expression.

"No, no, no!"

Zhang Xinnian shook his head earnestly: "You don't understand!"

"Our young master ordered the restaurants to be vandalized to deliver wine. Surely they can't possibly vandalize every single restaurant in the capital?"

"The young master must be targeting me, using me as a warning to others!"

"So...you chose this one?"

The general from the Marquis's mansion twitched at the corner of his mouth.

"That's right!"

Zhang Xinnian nodded, then sneered, "Look at this Qingshan Zui Lou, it's the most prestigious place in the capital!"

"And it's royalty!"

"Hehe, once we take this place, the other restaurants will see that the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion has even taken down the royal family's restaurants. Will they dare not buy our wine then?"

With that, Zhang Xinnian snorted coldly, "So, let's just do it!"

"But... could you have misunderstood?"

The general from the Marquis's mansion gave a wry smile and lowered his voice.

"Won't!"

Zhang Xinnian shook his head, his face full of certainty: "I've followed our young master for so long, I know him."

"Believe me……"

Zhang Xinnian paused, then raised his hand and patted the general on the shoulder: "Our young master must mean this!"