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

"Your Majesty, I have delivered the envoys from Beiyu and Qi!"

When the delegations from both countries arrived at the center of the court, a figure followed them up from behind. It was none other than Meng Xiutang, the chief minister.

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai looked surprised when he saw Meng Xiutang.

Yes, he had been wondering why he hadn't seen this scoundrel among all the people who came to court this morning.

So... he went to pick up the diplomatic delegations from both countries!

To his astonishment, the woman standing at the forefront of the delegation stepped forward and gave a slight bow: "Helian Zhaoyue of Beiyu greets His Majesty the Emperor!"

"what?"

Seeing Helian Zhaoyue's composed demeanor, many officials showed surprise.

That's right. Logically speaking, Helian Zhaoyue is just a woman, yet she has traveled thousands of miles to Dahua.

It is truly remarkable that they could remain so calm in the face of the Emperor of Great Hua and his entire court.

"Um!"

Sitting on the throne, Xiao Jinxuan glanced at Helian Zhaoyue and nodded slightly: "Since you are the princess of Beiyu, there's no need for such formality!"

As he spoke, Xiao Jinxuan looked to the side and raised his hand: "Someone, bring a seat for the princess!"

As soon as he finished speaking, two eunuchs came up from the side and placed a chair below the court.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Helian Zhaoyue bowed again before sitting down.

The people she brought, including Teng Zixiu, all stood behind Helian Zhaoyue.

As the court fell silent, Helian Zhaoyue raised her head and began to survey the court.

A moment later, Helian Zhaoyue's voice rang out, slightly indifferent: "By the way, Your Majesty, is the young master of the Jiang family from the Zhenbei Marquis's residence present?"

"If so, who is it?"

As Helian Zhaoyue finished speaking, all the officials present turned their gazes toward Jiang Xiaobai.

After noticing this, Helian Zhaoyue followed the gaze of the officials present and glanced at Jiang Xiaobai.

"Oh, it's me!"

Seeing that everyone was staring at him, Jiang Xiaobai naturally admitted it.

"Oh, so you're the young master of the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion?"

After watching Jiang Xiaobai massage the princess's shoulders, Helian Zhaoyue's face flashed with a hint of mockery. She chuckled lightly, "If you didn't admit it, I would have thought you were some kind of eunuch!"

hiss!

As soon as Helian Zhaoyue finished speaking, many officials gasped in surprise.

It has to be said that the princess of Beiyu was quite targeted.

Is the atmosphere so tense right from the start?

Teng Zixiu smiled faintly, truly worthy of being the princess of their Northern Yu.

Jiang Xiaobai has really gotten the short end of the stick, hasn't he?

The eldest princess frowned, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.

But Jiang Xiaobai wasn't angry. He looked at Helian Zhaoyue with a smile and said, "When I first heard the name 'Princess,' I thought she was some woman from a fallen kingdom!"

"Oh, right, '亡' means death!"

As soon as Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, the people from Beiyu standing behind Helian Zhaoyue all showed anger on their faces, wishing they could step forward immediately.

"you!"

Anger flashed across Helian Zhaoyue's face, but she finally snorted coldly, "Fine, young master, you're too sharp-tongued to argue with me!"

"However, on my way here, I heard that the young prince is exceptionally talented in literature, so before entering the capital, I specifically requested His Majesty of Great Hua to ask that the young prince write a poem for me!"

As she spoke, Helian Zhaoyue paused slightly, "I wonder if the young prince has prepared this poem yet?"

"not yet!"

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head: "Writing poetry requires inspiration!"

"So even if you're going to do it, at least... do it after you've met the person in person!"

"Oh?"

Helian Zhaoyue said calmly, "Now that the young prince has seen me, I wonder if he has gained any inspiration?"

"Don't say it!"

Jiang Xiaobai said earnestly, "I had no inspiration before I saw you!"

"Now that I see you... ha, I'm even less!"

As soon as he finished speaking, many officials in the court had strange expressions.

Jiang Xiaobai's words were quite targeted.

"It seems... that Prince Jiang still harbors deep hatred towards our Northern Yu!"

Helian Zhaoyue remained unperturbed, calmly stating, "However, I am here as a representative of Beiyu to discuss border trade with Dahua!"

"If Prince Jiang continues to treat others with hostility, then... that would be truly disappointing!"

"hehe!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled faintly and said, "Does the Princess think that my Jiang family... shouldn't be hostile to your Northern Yu?"

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai's voice turned slightly cold: "Your Northern Yu invaded my Great Hua, how many of your Great Hua soldiers have you killed over the years?"

"Under these circumstances... you still expect me to greet you with a smile?"

"I'm sorry, but this young master doesn't have that kind of magnanimity!"

"snort!"

Upon hearing this, Helian Zhaoyue coldly replied, "Your soldiers from the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion have also killed many of my Beiyu people!"

"Oh?"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "If my Great Hua were to actively infringe upon your Northern Yu, then this young master will apologize to you right now without saying a word!"

"But the problem is... all these years, it seems like it's always you Beiyu who's been invading my Great Hua, hasn't it?"

"That's true... but the problem is, the environment in Beiyu is quite harsh."

Helian Zhaoyue frowned deeply: "We, the people of Beiyu, have suffered from hunger and cold year after year..."

"Alright, alright!"

Jiang Xiaobai interrupted Helian Zhaoyue, his tone full of sarcasm: "If your Northern Yu is truly suffering from hunger and hardship, you may simply be annexed by my Great Hua!"

"In this way, you people of Beiyu will also be able to live and work in peace and contentment alongside our Great Hua!"

"But unfortunately, you didn't do that. You complain about your own misfortunes while wielding knives and invading other countries!"

"What's even more ridiculous is that they then put on a pitiful act, saying it's all for the sake of survival!"

Finally, Jiang Xiaobai's sarcasm deepened: "Aren't you disgusting?"

"you……"

Upon hearing this, Helian Zhaoyue's chest heaved, and she glared fiercely at Jiang Xiaobai.

"What do you mean, 'you'?!"

Jiang Xiaobai interrupted Helian Zhaoyue and continued, "By the way, didn't you want me to write you a poem?"

"Perfect timing! I've arrived at Lingzi's place, Your Highness... listen carefully!"

"This poem..."

Jiang Xiaobai paused slightly before saying, "It's titled 'A Gift to Princess Zhaoyue'!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiaobai's voice rose and instantly resounded throughout the entire court.

"The moon shines brightly in the court, her jade-like face exquisite; she chats lightly about border trade, her laughter carefree."

"The dust of the frontier has not yet washed away the blood of the passes and rivers, and the bones of the fallen still lie buried in the cold wilderness."

"He speaks of pacifying the people but harbors a hidden blade; he wears fine clothes but intends to spy on the pass."

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai paused, her voice turning icy: "Today she is a princess of a kingdom, but who will pity her face when the kingdom falls..."