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

"The Eldest Princess?"

Upon hearing Eunuch Gao's call, Tang Ningshuang's face showed surprise.

Indeed, the princess had just parted ways with them when, unexpectedly, she turned around and used her status to appear in the imperial court.

But the problem is... she and Jiang Xiaobai both saw the Princess's true appearance at Guanlan Tower.

If the eldest princess walks in like this, wouldn't that be tantamount to exposing her identity?

Could it be... that the Princess doesn't intend to stay by Jiang Xiaobai's side any longer?

Jiang Xiaobai had obviously thought of this as well, but he quickly smiled.

If that's the case, it's not bad. At least we won't have to beat around the bush when we meet in the future.

He didn't know if it was tiring for the eldest princess to pretend to be deaf and mute, but he was certainly tired of pretending not to know her identity every day.

But soon, Jiang Xiaobai realized he had been overthinking things.

As Xiao Jinxuan walked in from outside, a magnificent figure followed behind.

It was the eldest princess.

At this moment, the eldest princess wore a phoenix crown and an extremely gorgeous palace dress, but her beautiful face was now covered by a black veil.

The black veil covered most of her face, revealing only her eyes, which gazed calmly around her.

"Huh? Why is the Princess wearing a veil all of a sudden?"

"Yes, I've never seen the Princess like this before!"

Surprised voices came from all around.

Jiang Xiaobai and Tang Ningshuang exchanged a glance, their expressions simultaneously turning strange.

That's right, others might not know what was going on, but the two of them did.

This veil... is probably meant for them to see.

If they simply covered their faces and changed into completely different clothes, it would be difficult for them to connect the princess in front of them with the deaf-mute maid.

With these thoughts in mind, the eldest princess had already followed Xiao Jinxuan to the front of the court.

Facing the questioning gazes around her, the princess paused, her gentle voice ringing out, "I've caught a chill these past two days!"

"I didn't look well, so I wore a veil. Nothing more!"

As the voice faded, the surrounding chatter gradually quieted down.

So it was typhoid fever; no wonder she was wearing a veil.

Xiao Jinxuan turned his head and glanced at the eldest princess, but didn't say anything. After sitting down in front of the throne, he gently waved his hand.

Soon, several eunuchs brought over a chair and placed it on the lower left side.

The eldest princess remained calm and slowly sat down.

The officials present all showed some change in expression upon witnessing this scene.

But in the end, no one spoke up.

That's right. According to the rules of the Great Hua Dynasty, female relatives like the eldest princess are not allowed to enter the court easily.

It would be even more impossible for him to sit next to the emperor.

However, the eldest princess's status is indeed special. The late emperor's will originally intended to pass the throne to the eldest princess.

However, the eldest princess at the time was too young to accept the throne, and even voluntarily gave it to the current Xiao Jinxuan.

This matter was not a secret in the imperial court.

Now that Xiao Jinxuan has allowed the eldest princess to sit beside him, he not only demonstrates his magnanimity but also indirectly tells everyone what's going on.

Emperor Xiao Jinxuan did not show any fear of his younger sister because of this.

Jiang Xiaobai stood in the crowd, looking at the eldest princess sitting in front of him, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

He didn't feel much when this woman massaged his shoulders before.

But now... after changing into this outfit, I have to say, he really exudes an aura of dominance.

As Jiang Xiaobai was looking at her in surprise, he noticed that the princess was looking at him.

Their eyes met.

Jiang Xiaobai's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

Is this woman up to something?

Just as this thought crossed her mind, the eldest princess's voice rang out: "Royal brother, this must be the young heir of the Jiang family from the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence, right?"

After speaking, the princess glanced in Jiang Xiaobai's direction.

"yes!"

Xiao Jinxuan sat on the throne and responded.

"Young Master Jiang is currently enjoying great popularity!"

The eldest princess looked at Jiang Xiaobai again: "Even though I'm in the palace, I've heard about it!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai listened with a somewhat strange expression.

Have you heard about it?

This woman has clearly been staying at his house for the past few days.

You've heard more?

The woman knew exactly what he wrote every day.

Now... ha, they're actually putting on quite a show!

As Jiang Xiaobai was thinking this, the Eldest Princess's voice rang out again: "Young Master Jiang, since His Majesty has appointed you as the envoy to greet the two nations, then perform well!"

"Let's not tarnish the prestige of our Great China!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Jiang Xiaobai raised his hand in response.

The eldest princess nodded slightly, then looked away without saying anything more.

The two really did seem like they were meeting for the first time.

Tang Ningshuang stood to the side watching, her expression growing increasingly strange.

These two are both incredibly talented actors.

"Jiang Xiaobai!"

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan's voice rang out from above.

"Your subject is here!"

Jiang Xiaobai responded respectfully.

"Is the poem I asked you to prepare yesterday ready?"

Xiao Jinxuan looked at Jiang Xiaobai and said.

"Reporting to Your Majesty!"

Jiang Xiaobai began, "Your Majesty... I am not yet ready!"

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai's words drew the attention of many officials in the court.

Jiang Xiaobai failed to prepare for the task personally entrusted to him by His Majesty?

"What's wrong?"

Xiao Jinxuan frowned as well: "Do you intend to disobey my decree?"

"Your Majesty has misunderstood!"

Jiang Xiaobai calmly replied, "I simply feel that composing poetry requires inspiration!"

"Now that I haven't even seen the daughter of the King of Beiyu, even if I wanted to write about her, I wouldn't know where to begin!"

Jiang Xiaobai paused, then continued, "Once I meet the princess of Beiyu, this inspiration may... come!"

"Oh well, whatever!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinxuan's brows relaxed slightly: "Then I'll wait and see!"

After speaking, Xiao Jinxuan withdrew his gaze and looked at the other officials.

Next came some routine announcements.

Where disasters have occurred, where funds are needed, and matters such as the transfer of officials are also addressed.

Jiang Xiaobai stood there, listened briefly, and then found it rather boring.

Just then, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly felt a gaze fall on him.

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai raised his head and glanced in the direction of the princess.

Sure enough, he found that the woman was looking at him.

Moreover, those exposed eyes seemed to carry a hint of... hostility?

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow, his heart skipping a beat.

Something is wrong!

Just as he was thinking this, the eldest princess's voice suddenly rang out in the court: "Royal brother!"

"What's wrong?"

Xiao Jinxuan stopped speaking and looked at the eldest princess.

"My sister suddenly feels some soreness and discomfort in her shoulders!"

The eldest princess raised her delicate hand and gently pressed it on her shoulder: "Could you find someone to give my sister a massage?"

"Oh?"

Xiao Jinxuan looked puzzled after hearing this.

Sore shoulders?

The officials in the court also looked towards the eldest princess.

"Eunuch Gao, go find a palace maid..."

Xiao Jinxuan looked at the eunuch Gao beside him.

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Gao was about to respond when the Princess's voice rang out again: "Your Majesty, there's no need for such trouble!"

As she spoke, the princess's gaze slowly fell upon Jiang Xiaobai, and her gentle voice rang out again: "Let's choose Prince Jiang..."

"Let him give me a good squeeze!"

Towards the end of his sentence, he sounded quite resentful, as if he were gritting his teeth.