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

"Um!"

The woman in the white dress responded softly.

"I remember my senior sister; she never liked other people's music!"

The princess looked at the woman and couldn't help but chuckle softly, "Hehe, how come... even someone as pure and virtuous as you has fallen to the mortal realm?"

The woman in the white dress was not angry when she heard the princess's words; she simply spoke softly.

"Junior Sister, as the eldest princess of the royal family, with such a noble status, why are you...serving as a maid here with him?"

"you……"

The princess was momentarily stunned, a hint of embarrassment and annoyance flashing across her face: "Of course I have things to do!"

"Forget it, I can't explain it to you!"

As she spoke, the princess's gaze fell on the sheet music in the white-clad woman's hand, and she said sarcastically, "But it's you!"

"I saw him writing the sheet music; he just scribbled something down casually. And... even my senior sister approves of it?"

"It seems... Senior Sister's taste has gotten worse!"

"Junior sister doesn't understand music!"

The woman in the white dress calmly said, "The music composed by Young Master Jiang is the best I have ever seen!"

"Without exception!"

There is no other one?

The princess's expression flashed with surprise.

She knew very well how high her senior's standards were.

Normally, it's rare for her to hear a piece of music or a piece of music even once, no matter what kind of composer it is or what kind of composer it is.

Why is Jiang Xiaobai being given such high praise now?

But the problem is...

When Jiang Xiaobai first started writing the score, he clearly wrote it very quickly.

Can such a piece of music really be this good?

"Let's set this matter aside for now!"

As the princess remained puzzled, the woman in the white dress spoke again: "Junior sister, you've come to the Marquis's residence as a maid, presumably to investigate whether the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence will actually rebel, right?"

The eldest princess frowned, then nodded and said, "Yes!"

Yes, that's exactly what she meant.

Jiang Xiaobai's 30,000-strong army surrounding the Ministry of Justice has brought the conflict between the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion and the imperial family to the forefront.

Today, Jiang Xiaobai has taken on the task of representing the two diplomatic missions.

Therefore, she wanted to see what the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion would do next.

Every step is, arguably, extremely important.

"That junior sister's behavior..."

The woman in the white dress gently shook her head and said, "Be careful, lest you end up losing more than you gain!"

"Just mind your own business!"

After the princess said something cold, neither of them spoke again, and the atmosphere became quiet for a while.

A moment later, the eldest princess's voice rang out: "Senior sister, Jiang Xiaobai has obtained three Hidden Edge Tokens!"

"If he were to join our sect, I hope you would allow him to become a member!"

"Ideally, we'd successfully reach the final step, in which case..."

"Junior Sister!"

The woman in the white dress interrupted the princess: "The rules of the Hidden Edge Sect are strict. Even as the sect leader, I cannot show favoritism!"

"If Young Master Jiang truly goes to the Hidden Edge Sect, it all depends on whether he... has the destiny to do so!"

"Senior sister, why say things so definitively?"

The eldest princess's expression flashed with sarcasm: "What if one day you go against your original intention? Wouldn't that be like slapping yourself in the face?"

"Perhaps!"

The woman in the white dress said calmly, "But...at least not now!!"

After saying that, the woman in the white dress shook her head and prepared to leave.

But she had barely taken a step when the princess's voice rang out again: "Wait!"

"Is there anything else, junior sister?"

"Um!"

The princess looked at the woman, hesitated for a moment, and said, "We haven't talked in a long time, so let's talk..."

"Junior sister, are you afraid of something?"

The woman in the white dress looked at the princess's expression and asked.

Indeed, the princess's expression was clearly tense.

He seemed very worried that she would leave.

Such emotions are rarely seen in the eldest princess.

"Hmph, as the eldest princess of the royal family, what do I have to fear!"

The princess replied first, but after she finished speaking, she looked at the woman in the white dress and a charming smile suddenly appeared on her lips.

"Senior sister, are you interested in the story?"

The eldest princess spoke up, "Jiang Xiaobai wrote a story that's very good. Would you like to take a look?"

"Can……"

The woman in the white dress responded.

"Wait, I'm going to find his manuscript!"

After the princess finished speaking, she left the roof and soon returned, carrying two manuscripts in her hands.

"See!"

The princess handed one of the portions to the woman, and then curiously glanced at the other portion herself.

Yes, she hasn't seen this one yet.

The title is also strange, Painted Skin?

The name itself sounds strange.

Puzzled, the princess looked on curiously, while the woman in the white dress watched from the side.

Soon after, the two silently put the manuscript away.

At this moment, the eldest princess turned her head to look at the woman in the white dress, and suddenly smiled: "Senior sister, while the night is still dark, you... should go back early!"

"No need, it's not too late to leave when it's light!"

Are you scared?

"No!"

The woman in the white dress said calmly, "I just wanted to chat with my junior sister a little longer... that's all!"

"..."

……

The next day, Jiang Xiaobai woke up early.

Upon waking up, the first thing he did was glance at the desk.

Sure enough, the sheet music he had left there last night had disappeared, and there was also a letter on the table.

Jiang Xiaobai stepped forward, then took it out and glanced at it.

The content remains very simple.

Last night I was delighted to receive your new score.

Ambush from all sides, a good name is also a good song.

This piece is different from the gentleness of a daughter, the stillness of flowing water, and the vastness of the ocean.

As soon as the music begins, it evokes the image of weapons hidden beneath the strings, which is truly chilling.

Also, last night I happened to see a piece of strange tales written by you, young master. The story of the corpse turning into a monster was absurd and bizarre. Reading it in the middle of the night did indeed make me feel uneasy.

Although you are talented and have a unique mind, it is best not to use such stories to frighten people.

After all, even the boldest person might have second thoughts late at night.

The sheet music has been received. Thank you. (Respectfully submitted by Huting Guest)

Jiang Xiaobai looked surprised after reading it.

No, this expert is also reading his Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio?

Could it be... that he was also frightened?

He was curious to see what it would be like if this master were frightened.

Shaking his head, Jiang Xiaobai put away the letter and walked outside.

Upon arriving at the outer hall, Jiang Xiaobai discovered that neither Tang Ningshuang nor the Princess were present.

Stepping out of the room, I realized that the two of them were already outside.

Tang Ningshuang was practicing her sword in the courtyard, the sword flashing and her movements clean and swift.

The eldest princess, wearing a bamboo hat, stood quietly not far away, watching.

Jiang Xiaobai stepped forward, came to the princess's side, and without saying a word, pulled the woman's arm and led her into the room.

"Come, help me get dressed!"

Upon entering, Jiang Xiaobai spoke as he handed an outer garment to the princess, then extended his hand.

The meaning is very clear.

Change your clothes!

You should know that during this time, he had actually gotten used to coming alone and didn't need the maids from the Marquis's mansion to serve him at all.

But... if we don't make things difficult for this woman, she just won't leave!