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

"Yes, sir, I'll go get it right away!"

Upon hearing Xiao Jinfeng's words, Zhang Xinnian turned and ran outside.

Not long after, Zhang Xinnian, carrying a jar of wine, walked back into the courtyard.

"Bring me the wine bowl!"

Xiao Jinfeng looked at the jar of wine and smiled.

As soon as Xiao Jinfeng finished speaking, a maidservant came up with a wine bowl and respectfully placed it on the table.

Zhang Xinnian then took a few steps forward while holding the wine jar, reached out and patted the seal open, and then opened it.

boom!

As soon as the seal was broken, the rich aroma of wine instantly filled the courtyard.

Ok?

Xiao Jinfeng twitched his nose, and his previously casual expression suddenly turned expectant.

You should know that he has always been a heavy drinker.

I've tried almost every kind of liquor, big or small, in Beijing.

But the aroma of this wine... is really quite different!

Not only is it strong, but just smelling it releases a rich aroma of grains.

"Come, quickly pour me a bowl, have a taste!"

Xiao Jinfeng's eyes lit up, and he spoke somewhat impatiently.

"yes!"

Zhang Xinnian immediately poured a bowl.

Xiao Jinfeng didn't stand on ceremony and took a sip.

But the next moment, Xiao Jinfeng's face turned red and he coughed violently.

Ok?

This situation drew the attention of many people. Could it be that the wine... doesn't taste good?

After coughing, Xiao Jinfeng looked up incredulously at the wine jar in Zhang Xinnian's hand: "Such strong liquor!"

After clicking his tongue twice, Xiao Jinfeng couldn't help but take another sip, looking at Jiang Xiaobai incredulously: "You brewed this wine?"

Yes, he remembered Zhang Xinnian mentioning it.

"Um!"

Jiang Xiaobai replied, "I was just trying it out because I had nothing else to do!"

"Just tried it out casually?"

Xiao Jinfeng looked even more surprised, then pondered for a moment before turning to Xiao Jinxuan and saying, "Your Majesty, in comparison, my wine is indeed considerably inferior!"

"This Commander Zhang kindly offered wine, yet my servants in the restaurant actually stopped him. In that case, they are indeed quite ungrateful!"

"So perhaps... we should just let this matter go!"

"Okay, that's fine!"

Xiao Jinxuan glanced at Xiao Jinfeng, then at Zhang Xinnian, and said, "But... this is a one-time exception!"

"yes!"

As Zhang Xinnian nodded, he breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the wine jar, and obediently stood behind Jiang Xiaobai.

That's right, at this point, he finally realized what was going on.

When the prince said he would cut him down, he didn't really mean to cut him down; he was protecting him!

But this protection law... is a bit scary.

Seeing this, Li Bingzhang breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, His Majesty accepted the situation gracefully this time.

Otherwise, things will get out of hand and it will be difficult to handle!

"Why!"

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan slowly stood up, sighed, and said, "Alright, I'm tired. That's enough for today. Let's return to the palace!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present stood up and said, "Respectfully seeing off Your Majesty!"

Xiao Jinxuan responded, turned around and glanced at the pavilion in the middle of the lake before walking outside.

"His Majesty!"

Jiang Xiaobai watched Xiao Jinxuan's retreating figure, then stood up and said, "Your subject has more to say!"

"Um?"

Xiao Jinxuan stopped in his tracks, turned around, and looked at Jiang Xiaobai. He frowned and asked, "Is there anything else?"

"His Majesty!"

Jiang Xiaobai bowed and said, "Regarding the matter concerning the Ministry of Rites, I... still wish to investigate!"

Xiao Jinxuan frowned, his gaze turning cold.

Chen Zhanqiu, who was already preparing to leave, changed his expression upon hearing this.

Is Jiang Xiaobai really not going to let the Ministry of Rites off the hook?

"Jiang Xiaobai".

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan's voice became noticeably deeper. He looked up as if he wanted to say something, but the words caught in his throat. Instead, he let out a heavy, cold snort.

"Fine, then you'd better investigate thoroughly for me. If you can't find out the truth, I won't let you off the hook!!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Jiang Xiaobai clasped his hands in response.

Xiao Jinxuan didn't say anything more. After letting out another heavy snort, he turned and walked outside.

Before leaving, Chen Zhanqiu glanced at Jiang Xiaobai with a somber expression, and then followed him away.

As Xiao Jinxuan left, the Imperial Guards and the Zhenying Division outside also began to withdraw one after another.

Some of the officials present also took their leave.

When Xiao Zijin left, she deliberately took a detour to Jiang Xiaobai's side.

"Young Master Jiang, hello there!"

Xiao Zijing's eyes curved into a smile as she looked at Jiang Xiaobai and said, "My name is Xiao Zijing!"

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow.

It seems his earlier guess was correct; this... is indeed the little princess.

Jiang Xiaobai immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Princess!"

"You're welcome, you're welcome!"

Xiao Zijing shook her head, wanting to say something, but at that moment, Xiao Qingheng reached out and pulled her back: "Let's go!"

"Oh dear, Your Majesty, I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Xiao Zijin's dissatisfied voice rang out.

But Xiao Qingheng did not stop and continued to lead Xiao Zijin outside.

As Xiao Zijing was being pulled away, she couldn't help but turn back to Jiang Xiaobai and say, "Young Master Jiang, why don't you come visit me sometime!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai smiled helplessly and then looked away.

Soon, most of the people in the courtyard were gone. In the end, apart from Jiang Xiaobai and his group, only Xiao Jinfeng, Li Bingzhang, and a few members of the Green Robe Society remained.

Xiao Jinfeng sat there, finished the wine in his bowl, and gave Jiang Xiaobai a deep look.

"Jiang Xiaobai, you've come here today, surely for the sake of the Green Robe Society?"

"yes!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded: "I'm here today to report to the Green Robe Society."

"Um!"

Xiao Jinfeng put down his wine bowl, stood up, and said, "In that case... let's find somewhere else to talk!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly and said, "Alright!"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a hurried "Wait!" rang out.

The sound came from the direction of the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

Jiang Xiaobai looked up and saw a figure rapidly approaching from the direction of the center of the lake.

After a few leaps, the figure landed inside the courtyard building.

The person who arrived was none other than the maid who had been in the pavilion in the middle of the lake earlier.

After landing, the maidservant quickly scanned the courtyard, finally fixing her gaze on Jiang Xiaobai: "Hey, you!"

"I?"

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, what's the name of the last song?"

The maidservant said, "Tell me before you leave!"

"Oh……"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the maid and couldn't help but smile.

Judging from the voice, it wasn't hard to tell that the one who spoke outside the pavilion was this maid.

But that tone was pretty arrogant!

"What are you laughing at?"

The maid was taken aback and frowned.

"I'm laughing... You're dreaming."

After saying this casually, Jiang Xiaobai turned and walked outside.

Wanting to know Qu'er's name, yet acting so arrogantly?

Are you kidding me!

He said the same thing again: Go somewhere cool and dry!

……

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