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

So...

Upon hearing Xiao Jinfeng's words, Jiang Xiaobai frowned slightly: "Was this orchestrated by His Majesty behind the scenes?"

"Ha, it doesn't matter!"

Xiao Jinfeng shook his head: "So what if it is, and so what if it isn't?"

"For His Majesty, as long as something pleases him, he'll turn a blind eye no matter who did it!"

At this point, Xiao Jinfeng seemed to remember something else and smiled, "Just like this marriage alliance between the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Marquis's Mansion."

"One is the head of all officials, the other wields military power; your two families uniting is an absolute taboo in the imperial court!"

"But His Majesty did not care."

"For him, all he needs is an excuse to take back his military power!"

"Then Your Majesty isn't worried that after our marriage alliance, things might actually...?"

Before Jiang Xiaobai could finish speaking, Xiao Jinfeng burst into laughter and said, "If Your Majesty were worried, you wouldn't have taken this step!"

"He knows your father's character; he certainly wouldn't!"

"But you, kid, things are a bit unpredictable now!"

With that, Xiao Jinfeng shook his head helplessly and said, "In short, Your Majesty... is not as simple as you think!"

After saying that, Xiao Jinfeng didn't speak again. He picked up the tea that the servant had brought and slowly drank it.

Jiang Xiaobai sat there, his expression gradually becoming serious.

In fact, he knew that Xiao Jinfeng probably had a lot more to say but hadn't said it.

For example, if Xiao Jinxuan were to successfully take back the military power of the Marquis's mansion, then the Prime Minister's mansion and the Marquis's mansion would probably also be in trouble.

By then, the Marquis's mansion would have lost its military power, and the Prime Minister's mansion would have lost its value in forming a marriage alliance with the Marquis's mansion.

One was a leading civil official, the other a military family.

The fact that these two are now being pushed together might just be an excuse for His Majesty to wipe them out in the future.

Jiang Xiaobai gasped as he thought of this.

"Alright!"

Xiao Jinfeng put down his teacup, glanced at the shocked Jiang Xiaobai, and smiled, saying, "You two talk, I'll just listen!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai gave Xiao Jinfeng a deep look before speaking, "Your Highness... you must also be wary of His Majesty!"

That's right. As a member of the royal family, Xiao Jinfeng should have been on His Majesty's side and shouldn't have said so much to them.

But Xiao Jinfeng not only spoke about it, but also revealed many things to everyone.

This is clearly helping them!

So Xiao Jinfeng must also be worried that the current emperor might turn against him!

However, if they are in front of him, His Majesty's attention will not be on Xiao Jinfeng for the time being.

Xiao Jinfeng paused for a moment, then smiled slightly and boldly nodded in agreement.

Jiang Xiaobai didn't say anything more.

No wonder Xiao Jinfeng told him so much.

Because Xiao Jinfeng also needed to protect himself.

Composing himself, Jiang Xiaobai turned his head and glanced at Li Zhiwei, saying, "Miss Li, those manuscripts!"

"Oh……"

Li Zhiwei naturally understood Jiang Xiaobai's meaning and immediately took out all the manuscripts.

"These are what I wrote."

Jiang Xiaobai took the manuscript and looked at the several elderly men in blue robes present: "The content is just some stories."

"You can decide when to publish the book!"

As Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, the eyes of the several elders in green robes lit up simultaneously.

That's right, the writer had already informed them, and they had been waiting for Jiang Xiaobai's arrival for more than half a month.

Back at Lanting Tower, after Jiang Xiaobai told the story of the Monkey King, countless people in the capital were waiting for the sequel.

Now that the manuscript is finally out, they are naturally looking forward to it.

After receiving it, I couldn't wait to start reading.

Soon, the sounds of pages turning and exclamations of surprise rang out one after another.

Jiang Xiaobai sat there, not in a hurry, and simply picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Zhang Xinnian stood behind, holding the wine jar, and secretly glanced at it a few times.

He didn't quite understand the manuscripts, but judging from the reactions of the elders, he knew that his young master's writing must be quite impressive.

Tang Ningshuang also glanced at the manuscript.

What she cares about most is the Three Kingdoms period.

That's right, she's been watching it for the past two weeks, and it really is... the more she watches, the more she wants to watch.

"Young Master Jiang!"

A moment later, an old man looked up at Jiang Xiaobai and said, "These stories are all very interesting!"

"But if you're going to publish a book, you'll probably have to follow along with the later parts!"

"nature!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and nodded: "I will continue writing later."

"That's good!"

After hearing this, the old man smiled and nodded, then continued reading the manuscript in his hands.

Judging from that state, it was clear that he was already somewhat reluctant to let go.

Jiang Xiaobai didn't disturb them, but just sat there quietly waiting.

But soon after, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly remembered something and looked at Xiao Jinfeng: "By the way, Your Highness!"

"There's still something I don't understand!"

"Oh?"

Xiao Jinfeng raised his head, his gaze falling on Jiang Xiaobai, and chuckled twice, saying, "You want to ask about that expert on the island in the middle of the lake, right?"

"yes!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded: "Who exactly is this person?"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhiwei and Tang Ningshuang both looked at Xiao Jinfeng with some curiosity.

Yes, that person at the pavilion in the middle of the lake is indeed very mysterious.

His musical skills and terrifying internal strength are not things that ordinary people can possess.

"This person is indeed a master!"

Xiao Jinfeng put down his teacup and said, "She comes from Cangfeng Mountain and is currently the sect leader of Cangfeng Mountain!"

"Hidden Peak Mountain?"

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow slightly.

Some time ago, he even obtained the Hidden Peak Token of Hidden Peak Mountain at Guanlan Tower.

So I knew a bit about Cangfeng Mountain, but I never expected that this master was from Cangfeng Mountain!

"That's right, and... she's so young, yet she already possesses the cultivation of a ninth-rank sect leader!"

Xiao Jinfeng looked at Jiang Xiaobai with a smile and said, "His talent is so high that no one in the entire martial arts world can compare to him!"

"Entering the sect at the ninth rank?"

Jiang Xiaobai gasped in shock; no wonder that internal energy was so terrifying.

He actually entered the sect at the ninth rank!

Moreover, and most importantly, this person is still young.

This... is a bit scary.

"Our Emperor fell in love with her after just one meeting."

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai's reaction, Xiao Jinfeng smiled and said, "However, this master takes worldly matters very lightly."

She even claimed that she would never fall in love with a man in her lifetime!

"so……"

At this point, Xiao Jinfeng chuckled twice: "Even if His Majesty wanted to, there's nothing he can do!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai's expression immediately turned somewhat helpless.

No wonder the emperor's eyes looked strange after the person in the pavilion took the initiative to speak to him.

So that's what happened.

But this emperor... is really petty.

What does this have to do with him?

Isn't this just plain crazy?

"Moreover, this esteemed person rarely speaks to His Majesty."

Xiao Jinfeng continued, "As a result, after just two songs of yours, the person inside took the initiative to speak."

"His Majesty is naturally uncomfortable."

Jiang Xiaobai's expression flashed with helplessness.

That's right, he's been unfairly blamed for this.

What does this have to do with him?

Shaking his head, Jiang Xiaobai said, "Since His Majesty likes her so much, why not just issue a decree to make her a concubine?"

"Oh, that won't do!"

Xiao Jinfeng shook his head: "Hidden Peak Mountain holds an edict left by our royal ancestors!"

"With this imperial edict in hand, even His Majesty wouldn't dare to act recklessly!"