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

"what?"

Jiang Xiaobai stared at Xiao Zijin in shock.

What does that mean?

Is the little princess really planning to give the eldest princess to him?

Seeing that Jiang Xiaobai didn't react, Xiao Zijing thought he hadn't understood and said earnestly again, "Young Master Jiang, she's just a maid. If you like her, take her with you!"

"I'm giving this princess to you!"

As she spoke, Xiao Zijing looked at the Eldest Princess and pointed in the direction of Jiang Xiaobai.

The next moment, the princess actually moved, walking step by step towards Jiang Xiaobai.

"hiss!"

Jiang Xiaobai's eyes widened slightly.

No... I was just joking.

Are you serious?!

Tang Ningshuang stood to the side, her expression turning strange.

She glanced at Xiao Zijing, then at the approaching Princess, unsure of what to say.

Anyway, she couldn't quite understand the situation.

One dared to speak, and the other actually dared to respond.

As the princess drew closer, Jiang Xiaobai's eyes flickered slightly.

No, Xiao Zijin wouldn't do that rashly.

How panicked was Xiao Zijing when he asked the Princess to massage his shoulders?

Furthermore, when he said he wanted the eldest princess, Xiao Zijing shook his head like a rattle drum.

That reaction clearly showed she was terrified; how could she suddenly be so bold?

and so……

Behind this, it's likely not Xiao Zijin's idea, but rather the Princess herself who agreed.

But here's the question: why did the eldest princess agree?

What is this woman trying to do?!

Surely she doesn't actually want to go to their Marquis's mansion and become his maid, right?

For a moment, Jiang Xiaobai felt somewhat wary.

This woman must have some ulterior motive.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai was about to refuse, but he swallowed the words back down.

That's right, he was the one who wanted her just now, but now he's refusing her. This will definitely make the princess suspicious.

They suspected he wasn't who he was, having already seen through his identity.

If you see through someone's intentions and still ask them to massage your shoulders, that's a serious matter!

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai gasped again.

Despite his inner bitterness, Jiang Xiaobai feigned surprise and delight, looking at Xiao Zijing and bowing, saying, "In that case, thank you very much, Little Princess!"

"Oh, you're welcome!"

Xiao Zijing waved her small hand: "Take it with you now!"

As Xiao Zijing spoke, the eldest princess walked over to Jiang Xiaobai's side and stood quietly.

She really did give the impression of being a deaf and mute maid.

Jiang Xiaobai felt helpless inside, but he still smiled and nodded, cupped his hands in greeting to Xiao Zijing, and turned to continue walking outside.

But as they walked out, they all became numb.

No... how could this woman agree to that!

If I had known, I shouldn't have been so rude!

Well, that's great, they actually agreed!

As the three people walked away, the young man and woman stood there, their faces still showing astonishment.

Yes, the two of them heard the princess say "yes" very clearly.

That's why Xiao Zijin took the initiative to give it away.

But they didn't understand it either.

Why did the eldest princess nod in agreement?

Could it be that the eldest princess really intends to serve Jiang Xiaobai?

But that's just too ridiculous!

Princess, of noble birth and precious status, was a woman of exceptional wealth and status.

And she's His Majesty's own sister, now she's going to be Jiang Xiaobai's maid?

If this gets out, the entire capital will probably be in an uproar.

Just then, footsteps sounded from the side, and Fang Tong walked up.

Fang Tong's face was still a little pale, but at least he wasn't as listless as before.

"Alright, stop overthinking it!"

Fang Tong glanced at the two of them and said, "The Princess is exceptionally intelligent; she must have her reasons for doing this!"

After speaking, Fang Tong looked at Xiao Zijing again: "Little Princess, the three of us will take our leave now!"

"oh!"

Xiao Zijing gave a simple reply, her emotions clearly not as high as before.

Yes, once Jiang Xiaobai left, she suddenly felt that this place wasn't so interesting anymore.

Fang Tong cupped his hands in greeting and prepared to leave, but after taking only two steps, he suddenly stopped, quickly turned around, and hurried back to the table.

"Brother Fang, what are you doing?"

The young man asked, puzzled.

Fang Tong didn't answer, but carefully picked up the piece of paper on the table.

The paper contained the five large characters: “Smoke locks the pond and willows”.

Fang Tong looked at those five words with a complicated expression.

These five words completely broke him.

After carefully putting it away, Fang Tong returned to the two of them.

"Hey, Brother Fang, what are you doing with that paper?"

The young man asked curiously.

The young woman next to her also looked puzzled.

"What do you know!"

Fang Tong glanced at the two of them, then said earnestly, "Believe me, Young Master Jiang will surely become famous throughout the entire Great Hua Dynasty!"

"And this is his calligraphy, priceless!"

"Oh dear, indeed, how come I didn't think of that!"

The young man slapped his head, looking annoyed.

The young woman smiled slightly, but didn't say anything else.

"and……"

At this moment, Fang Tong raised his head, looked in the direction Jiang Xiaobai had left, and solemnly said, "I've made a major decision!"

"I am prepared to become Prince Jiang's disciple!"

what?

The young man and the young woman were both stunned.

Becoming an apprentice?

So you've already become an apprentice?

No, did Prince Jiang agree to that?

Moreover, Fang Tong has a master, and that master is Elder Shen of the Qingshan Society.

It's really inappropriate for Fang Tong to take on another apprentice!

"I'll go back to the Green Robe Society and explain this to Elder Shen!"

Fang Tong said, "I believe Elder Shen will understand me!"

"what?"

The two were shocked.

No, is this how you address someone as "Old Shen"?

Was Fang Tong's decision too... arbitrary?

"Brother Fang!"

At this point, the man advised, "Why don't you think about it carefully?"

"Need not!"

Fang Tong shook his head and said, "My mind is made up!"

"..."

The man gave a wry smile, then, as if remembering something, glanced at the calligraphy in Fang Tong's hand and said, "Could I have this calligraphy?"

"cannot!"

Fang Tong shook his head and said, "How could my teacher's calligraphy be allowed to circulate among mortals?"

"I have to keep an eye on things for my teacher!"

After saying that, Fang Tong gave a cold snort and walked straight outside.

what?

The young man stood there, his mouth agape.

No, so this is what it means to be called a teacher?

After a long pause, the young man finally managed to stammer, "Brother Fang, Young Master Jiang didn't say he'd take you in!"

"Oh, it was bound to happen sooner or later!"

Fang Tong kept walking, but his voice could be heard from afar.

"..."

The young man was speechless.

The young woman was also at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

However, the two of them understood that Fang Tong was always stubborn and once he made up his mind, it was difficult to change it.

After sighing, the two bowed to Xiao Zijing and said, "Little Princess, we'll take our leave now!"

With Xiao Zijing nodding, the two quickly followed in Fang Tong's direction.

Soon, the pavilion became quiet.

Xiao Zijing stood there, unable to help but sigh, "Boring!"

That's right, as soon as Jiang Xiaobai left, she instantly felt bored and couldn't help but mutter, "Jiang Xiaobai was much more interesting!"

"Even just sitting there, not saying a word, just watching is interesting..."