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

Changing clothes?

The eldest princess stood there, her fingers clenched.

When has she, a dignified princess, ever served someone with dressing duties?

But it wouldn't be appropriate not to do it.

Finally, the princess gritted her teeth, picked up the clothes, and began to put them on Jiang Xiaobai.

But those movements... no matter how you look at them, they seem a bit stiff.

Either the hem of the shirt wasn't straightened properly, or the belt was tied crookedly.

After all that fuss, Jiang Xiaobai was left speechless, both amused and exasperated.

Indeed, his clothes were wrinkled and looked rather pathetic.

The eldest princess stood to the side, as if nothing had happened, but her eyes, hidden beneath her bamboo hat, were still glaring fiercely at Jiang Xiaobai.

She scoffed inwardly, "Dress me, dress me, my foot! Let's see if you'll let me help you get dressed next time!"

Jiang Xiaobai had no idea what the princess was thinking. He smiled helplessly, straightened himself up, and then led the way out.

Over the next few days, Jiang Xiaobai returned to a state of tranquility.

Besides writing books, I spend my days checking on the situation at the beverage company.

The rest of the time, he would order around the eldest princess.

From massaging shoulders to rubbing legs, from pouring tea to grinding ink.

In short, he did almost everything that this woman could do.

The problem is, even after all this, the eldest princess still shows no sign of leaving.

This also made him admire the princess's perseverance.

Besides that, he also didn't forget to write down musical scores, as the master would come occasionally and sometimes not.

Jiang Xiaobai didn't think too much about it.

this day.

Jiang Xiaobai sat in the courtyard, holding a book in his hand and reading.

Behind him, the eldest princess was quietly massaging his shoulders.

Tang Ningshuang sat not far away, wiping her sword.

The atmosphere was indescribably peaceful, but before long, hurried footsteps broke the silence in the courtyard.

Jiang Xiaobai looked up and saw a servant walk in.

"Your Highness!"

The servant spoke respectfully.

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked up, somewhat puzzled.

"There are people outside who want to see you. The leader says their name is Fang Tong..."

"Fang Tong?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai's expression flashed with slight surprise, then he waved his hand and said, "Let them in!"

"yes!"

The servant responded respectfully and then turned and left.

Not long after, three figures walked in from outside.

It was Fang Tong, along with the young man and woman who had been with him earlier.

As soon as the three entered the courtyard, their eyes fell on Jiang Xiaobai.

At this moment, they naturally noticed the eldest princess massaging Jiang Xiaobai's shoulders.

The three of them gasped simultaneously, then exchanged glances, none of them daring to say anything more.

"The three of you have come here. What brings you here?"

Jiang Xiaobai and the other two asked curiously.

"Young Master Jiang!"

Fang Tong was the first to recover, looking at Jiang Xiaobai and saying, "The guests from Bei Yu and Qi arrived in the capital early this morning!"

"Oh, so fast?"

Jiang Xiaobai's face showed surprise.

"yes!"

Fang Tong nodded and said, "These guests have now checked into the Drunken Immortal Restaurant in the capital."

"Furthermore, they've spread the word that they're preparing to hold a tournament at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant in three days!"

"The literary arena is set up inside the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, while the martial arts arena is set up outside the Drunken Immortal Restaurant."

"This matter has already caused quite a stir in the capital!"

"Three days from now, right?"

Jiang Xiaobai pondered for a moment and then said, "Alright, I'll go take a look around when I have time!"

Staying in the Marquis's residence these days has indeed been rather boring.

Going out for a walk is a good idea.

Fang Tong and the other two breathed a sigh of relief after hearing what Jiang Xiaobai said.

Jiang Xiaobai's abilities are beyond doubt.

If anything unexpected happens at that time, it should be able to be suppressed.

"Is there anything else you need?"

Seeing that the three of them showed no intention of leaving, Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but ask curiously.

"oh!"

Fang Tong looked slightly embarrassed and glanced at the eldest princess behind Jiang Xiaobai.

"Young Master Jiang, it's like this, the little princess... misses this maidservant a bit!"

"They said that if this maid wants to go back, she can come with us!"

"Really?"

Jiang Xiaobai's eyes lit up immediately.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiaobai coughed, his expression clearly showing reluctance: "What I mean is, if you take her away, this young master will really be reluctant to part with her!"

"Could you please tell the little princess... that I really like her and want to keep her forever!"

"That……"

Upon hearing Jiang Xiaobai speak like that, Fang Tong couldn't help but look in the direction of the Eldest Princess.

At that moment, the eldest princess subtly shook her head at him.

Immediately, Fang Tong understood what was going on and looked at Jiang Xiaobai, saying, "Alright, since Young Master Jiang is reluctant to part with it, then let's just let this matter rest!"

hiss!

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai's expression immediately changed.

Don't bother calculating!

I was just being polite verbally, how could I really let it go!

While muttering to himself, Jiang Xiaobai quickly chuckled twice and said, "Hey, I just thought about it, she is, after all, the little princess's personal maid!"

"If the little princess really misses her, taking her back isn't out of the question!"

"No, no, no!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Tong immediately shook his head and said, "Since Young Master Jiang is reluctant to part with it, then this matter will naturally be dropped!"

"I imagine the little princess understands!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai really wanted to slap himself.

You're so foul-mouthed!

Now look what's happened, they're not taking the person with them!

Amidst Jiang Xiaobai's helplessness, he noticed that Fang Tong's expression remained somewhat hesitant.

"Is there anything else?"

Jiang Xiaobai asked curiously.

"Um!"

Fang Tong took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Xiaobai, saying, "I do indeed have one more request!"

"Speak!"

Jiang Xiaobai sighed.

"I……"

Fang Tong suddenly stepped forward, clasped his hands together, and bowed, saying, "I wish to become Prince Jiang's disciple!"

what?

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned.

Tang Ningshuang also looked up in surprise and looked at Fang Tong.

Fang Tong is probably a bit older than Jiang Xiaobai, right?

The young man and woman standing behind them shook their heads.

Indeed, although they had known for a long time that Fang Tong had this idea, hearing Fang Tong say it himself now still made them feel somewhat complicated.

After all, if Fang Tong really takes this step, it means there's no turning back.

"Don't you have a master?"

Jiang Xiaobai then asked.

He remembered that when Fang Tong introduced himself, he seemed to have mentioned that his teacher was a senior member of the Qingshan Society.

That's quite a prestigious lineage!

"Yes, but I'm prepared to break it off!"

Fang Tong remained bowed, and said earnestly, "Then I will become your disciple!"

"We humbly request your consent, Young Master Jiang!"

"this……"

Jiang Xiaobai looked somewhat embarrassed, and finally said, "But I'm afraid I can't teach you anything!"

He was telling the truth.

Whether it's couplets or poems, they're all things he brought over from his previous life.

If you really asked him to teach Fang Tong something, he might not be able to.

"It's alright!"

Fang Tong raised his head, his expression earnest, and said, "I believe that simply staying by my teacher's side and absorbing his scholarly atmosphere will be enough to benefit me for a lifetime!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai stared at Fang Tong, stunned.

This Fang Tong... he knows how to talk!

"Young Master Jiang!"

Seeing that Jiang Xiaobai remained silent, Fang Tong's expression became even more serious: "My father is one of the most famous merchants in Dahua!"

"Therefore, if Young Master Jiang ever needs anything in the future, my Fang family... might be able to help you!"

As Fang Tong spoke, the young man and woman behind him were visibly shocked.

It should be noted that Fang Tong usually disdains family matters.

Moreover, the distinctions are very clear.

When he is away from home, he never mentions his family or uses his family's name in his actions.

He simply said he was a member of the Green Robe Society and a disciple of the Grand Secretary.

What about now?

In order to become Jiang Xiaobai's apprentice, Fang Tong even offered up his family.

This alone is enough to show...

How much Fang Tong longed to become Jiang Xiaobai's apprentice!