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

"Oh?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the box in his hand with a face full of surprise.

What did that expert leave for him?

What could be in such a big box?

hidden weapon?

No, that's unlikely. He wrote three pieces of music, and the other party was so grateful to him that they wouldn't have hidden any weapons in them!

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Xiaobai opened the box.

A delicate fragrance immediately wafted towards me!

Jiang Xiaobai twitched his nose and discovered that what was inside the box was actually a sachet.

The sachet is entirely white, with faint cloud patterns embroidered on it.

Just by looking at it, you can tell it's purely handmade.

But here's the problem...

Why would this learned man from the lakeside send him a sachet?!

Not to mention him, Tang Ningshuang, who was standing next to him, was also a little puzzled.

It's important to know that when a woman gives a man a sachet, it's usually to express her feelings.

But... that expert couldn't possibly express his feelings to Jiang Xiaobai.

Could there be another purpose behind this?

Jiang Xiaobai pondered for a moment and then took out the sachet.

Originally, he intended to check if there was anything inside the sachet.

In his understanding, some highly skilled people like to play tricks and create an air of mystery.

What if this esteemed scholar from the lakeside pavilion is also like that?

But as soon as Jiang Xiaobai picked it up, he noticed that there was a piece of paper underneath the box.

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow slightly and curiously took out the paper.

After opening it, there were still words written on it, and the content was still simple.

"Thank you for the musical score, sir. You are a man of great talent. I am giving you this sachet as a token of my gratitude, with no other intention than to express my thanks."

"If you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, young master, you may take this sachet to the lakeside pavilion. If I can help, I will certainly not refuse."

"Guests, stay at the Lakeside Pavilion!"

"Heh, this expert... is quite interesting!"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the paper in his hand and chuckled.

Clearly, his poem "High Mountains and Flowing Water" touched the heart of this master.

Otherwise, the other party... would not have given away something so valuable.

Yes, don't underestimate this small sachet; its true value lies elsewhere.

In exchange, we'll get a ninth-rank expert's chance to make a move!

This thing is absolutely priceless!

Tang Ningshuang, who was standing next to her, had also finished reading the contents of the paper, and her expression clearly showed shock.

So, Jiang Xiaobai managed to win over such a master with just a few songs?

This is just too...unbelievable!

That's right, entering the sect at the ninth rank!

That's an existence that's absolutely awe-inspiring!

She is currently only at the fourth rank, and it is precisely because of this that she knows best how difficult it is to improve one's martial arts internal strength.

It's already very difficult to reach the fourth rank or higher, let alone the ninth rank or the level of entering the sect.

Such beings are extremely rare, even in the entire Greater China region!

But now, Jiang Xiaobai has actually earned such a favor from the other party simply by writing a song.

If this were said out loud, who would believe it?

Anyway... she absolutely didn't believe it!

"Hehe, not bad, not bad!"

Jiang Xiaobai said with a smile, "This expert does know how to reciprocate."

"She's a very open-minded person; it wasn't a waste of the three songs I wrote for her!"

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai laughed heartily twice, then folded the paper again, put the sachet back into the box, and put it away.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Tang Ningshuang couldn't help but roll her eyes at Jiang Xiaobai.

An open and honest person?

How could you describe someone as a master like that!

However, Tang Ningshuang didn't say anything. Instead, she looked at Jiang Xiaobai with admiration.

It's important to know that from the very beginning, she held a prejudice against Jiang Xiaobai.

Disdain, even... a slight aversion to Jiang Xiaobai.

He was extremely unwilling to be assigned to protect her by His Majesty.

But over this period of time, she witnessed Jiang Xiaobai do too many things.

Especially the Orchid Pavilion, Jiang Xiaobai truly gave her a huge shock!

This guy's thoughts and actions are always unexpected.

Talented, and incredibly talented!

Besides, he is bold and meticulous. It seems that no matter what the problem is, there is no problem that Jiang Xiaobai cannot solve!

Jiang Xiaobai had no idea what Tang Ningshuang was thinking. After putting the box away, he stretched and jumped off the bed.

"Let's go get breakfast!"

After Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, he couldn't help but laugh out loud twice more.

Tang Ningshuang didn't think much of it and could even understand Jiang Xiaobai's feelings.

If she received such a sachet from such a master, she would probably be even more excited than Jiang Xiaobai.

……

I've had breakfast.

Jiang Xiaobai had arranged for Zhang Xinnian to take people to various restaurants in the capital to purchase wine.

After Zhang Xinnian left, Jiang Xiaobai sent another servant to Dali Temple.

Pei Shen has also been quiet lately.

He seriously suspected that this guy had been bewitched by the constant calls of "brother, brother, brother," and had forgotten about the important matter of investigating the case!

Of course, while Jiang Xiaobai sent his servant over, he also had the servant remind him.

If the Ministry of Rites has no leads for the time being, they can try to find out more information from Du Chong.

That's right, Du Chong was clearly pushed out by Chen Zhanqiu to target him at Lantinglou.

They must have something to offer; even if they're not a core member, you can definitely find some interesting details about them.

After making these arrangements, Jiang Xiaobai returned to his room and continued writing the Four Great Classical Novels.

Before noon, the servants who had been sent to the Dali Temple returned.

"Your Highness!"

The servant bowed respectfully upon entering.

"Hmm, what did Pei Shen say?"

Jiang Xiaobai put down his pen, looked at the servant, and asked curiously.

The servant hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Lord Pei sent me back to tell you, Your Highness, that... he knows."

"what?"

Jiang Xiaobai was taken aback: "That's it?"

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai looked at the little figure and said, "No, he didn't say anything else besides that one sentence?"

"without!"

The servant shook his head awkwardly.

At the time, he even asked if there was anything he wanted to say to his heir.

But Pei Shen simply waved his hand at him.

"Okay, I got it!"

Jiang Xiaobai said with a speechless expression, "You can go now!"

"yes!"

As the servants respectfully left, Jiang Xiaobai leaned back in his chair, his expression of helplessness deepening.

It seems he still has to go to Dali Temple in person.

Pei Shen is definitely capable of getting things done.

But he still felt somewhat uneasy if he didn't go and see for himself.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai was thinking this, hurried footsteps sounded outside again.

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai looked up and saw a general from the Marquis's mansion rushing in.

"Your Highness!"

As soon as he entered, the general knelt on one knee, looking at Jiang Xiaobai with a somewhat panicked expression: "Something's happened!"

"Commander Zhang has been detained!"

Um? ?

Jiang Xiaobai looked up, his face full of disbelief, and asked, "What the hell?"