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

"Ahem!"

Upon hearing Jiang Jingcheng's words, Jiang Xiaobai coughed lightly: "Father, the Princess and I have never met before!"

"So how could this maidservant... have been sent by the Princess?!"

Despite saying that, Jiang Xiaobai had some doubts in his heart.

The eldest princess didn't send anyone away, but she sent herself over!

Who can he reason with?

Of course, he's partly to blame, but it's too late to say anything now.

"It's best if you and the Princess haven't had any contact!"

Jiang Jingcheng didn't think much of it and said, "Of course, it's best if we don't have any contact in the future!"

As he spoke, Jiang Jingcheng said solemnly, "Don't underestimate this princess just because she's young!"

"You've read the letter in blood left by your elder brother. This princess is no good!"

"hiss!"

Jiang Xiaobai gasped, and out of the corner of his eye, he couldn't help but glance behind him.

The eldest princess remained silent, standing there without showing any reaction.

But the more this was the case, the more uneasy Jiang Xiaobai felt.

"Father!"

Jiang Xiaobai coughed and said, "I think there might be some misunderstanding here!"

"Misunderstand?"

Jiang Jingcheng snorted coldly: "Hmph, what misunderstanding could there be?"

"You haven't met the Eldest Princess, but I have seen her a few times!"

"This woman doesn't look like a good person!"

"Oh, Father..."

Jiang Xiaobai's lips twitched, and he quickly said, "She is, after all, the eldest princess; let's be careful what we say!"

"Be careful what you say!"

Jiang Jingcheng snorted coldly, "This isn't the imperial palace, it's our Zhenbei Marquis's residence."

"Besides, Ning Shuang is one of our own. She's a maid sent by the little princess, and she's deaf and mute. What's there to be afraid of!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai's bitter smile deepened.

Yes, this is indeed not the palace.

But right now, you're going all out right up close!!

Besides, this princess isn't really deaf and mute!

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai could only pull back and say, "Father, I think you can't judge a person by their appearance alone!"

"That princess, perhaps... isn't so bad after all?"

"Oh!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingcheng chuckled coldly twice: "Xiao Bai, let me tell you, the more beautiful a woman is, the better she is at disguising herself!"

"Think about it, how could the Eldest Princess have risen to such a position in the palace, even... to the point that His Majesty is somewhat wary of her? It can't be that simple, can it?"

"Besides, this princess is clearly quite beautiful, so why can't she get married?"

"In my opinion, well, this woman isn't unable to get married, but rather..."

"Father, Father, you are absolutely right!!"

Jiang Xiaobai interrupted Jiang Jingcheng, "Don't worry, I will absolutely not have any contact with her again!"

"Oh, right..."

After Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, he immediately changed the subject, saying, "Father, what brings you here?"

"Oh, it's nothing!"

Jiang Jingcheng was puzzled for a moment, but didn't think much of it. Following Jiang Xiaobai's words, he said, "I just wanted to see if His Majesty made things difficult for you during the morning court session!"

"Oh, on the surface, no!"

Jiang Xiaobai began, "But there's something very strange!"

Jiang Xiaobai paused, then added, "This morning at court, His Majesty and Chief Minister Meng came out together!"

"During the morning court session, Chief Minister Meng mentioned that delegations from Qi and Beiyu were coming to Great Hua, and even recommended me to be their host!"

"This gives me the feeling that it was something that Chief Minister Meng and His Majesty had planned in advance!"

"but……"

Jiang Xiaobai frowned slightly: "If it was really planned in advance, wouldn't it be better for the two of them to separate?"

Indeed, if Xiao Jinxuan and Chief Minister Meng truly wanted to set a trap for him in court, they wouldn't have been so obvious about it.

At the very least, it shouldn't be obvious at a glance!

"That is indeed a bit strange!"

As Jiang Jingcheng spoke, he rubbed his temples.

What bothered him most was the intricate web of politics in the imperial court.

These are far less satisfying than fighting a war.

But there were some things he couldn't help but inquire about, so he looked at Jiang Xiaobai and continued, "Tell me in detail!"

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded and gave a brief account of what happened at the morning court session.

After Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, Jiang Jingcheng asked, "So you agree?"

"Um!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded: "Even if I don't answer, they'll find another way to make me answer!"

"In that case, it's better to agree readily, to avoid them resorting to underhanded tactics, which would make them harder to deal with!"

"So, how do you plan to handle this?"

Jiang Jingcheng asked.

"I'm preparing to..."

Jiang Xiaobai pondered for a moment, then a cold glint flashed in his eyes: "Once their delegations arrive, let's find an opportunity to take them down!"

what?

Jiang Jingcheng was stunned, clearly not having reacted yet.

"Hehe, for no other reason!"

Jiang Xiaobai noticed Jiang Jingcheng's expression and said with a faint smile, "Their collaboration to target our Jiang family makes me unhappy!"

"So, I won't feel right unless I get back at them!"

"As for what happens next, we'll see!"

Indeed, both Beiyu and Qi have clearly reached some kind of agreement with the people in the court.

Their main purpose was to target the Jiang family.

That's right, he came up with the national policy, and he was also the one who received the guests.

Both delegations were from enemy countries in the north.

Especially Bei Yu, who is a mortal enemy of the Jiang family.

Given this hostile relationship, it is impossible for the other side to cooperate with them in the border town.

So all of this is just an excuse.

Since that's the case, why should he be so polite?

"good!"

Jiang Jingcheng nodded and said, "Then let's do it your way!"

"Doesn't your father object?"

Jiang Xiaobai asked in surprise.

"No objection!"

Jiang Jingcheng looked at Jiang Xiaobai and said, "You're all grown up now, you know your place!"

"Since you dared to take on these tasks, you must have considered the consequences. Therefore, I, as your father, support you!"

As he spoke, Jiang Jingcheng's gaze turned serious: "Of course... even if you really kill the people from these two countries' delegations, your father will cover for you!"

"Okay, I understand!"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Jiang Jingcheng, his expression first showing surprise, then he smiled and said, "Thank you, Father!"

"Um!"

Jiang Jingcheng responded and waved to Jiang Xiaobai, saying, "Okay, you can go ahead and get busy!"

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai stood up and left the hall with Tang Ningshuang and the Princess.

After the three people had walked away.

Jiang Jingcheng sat there, his expression gradually darkening, a hint of coldness creeping into his eyes.

"Someone come here!"

"My lord!"

Soon, a general from the Marquis's mansion walked in, bowing respectfully as he looked at Jiang Jingcheng.

"Send someone to investigate the diplomatic missions of both countries that have come here!"

Jiang Jingcheng looked at the general and said in a low voice, "Especially in Beiyu, see if there's any traitor among them!"

"If he does come, then..."

At this point, Jiang Jingcheng clenched his fist tightly and said, "Let's assassinate him!"