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

"Your Majesty, it's not like that, it's not like that!"

Teng Zixiu's face turned pale, and she immediately looked at Xiao Jinxuan: "I absolutely did not mean that!"

"No?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai snorted coldly: "Then let me ask you, is it true that you ordered that big man to beat up the people from my Zhenbei Marquis's mansion?"

"This...it's real..."

Teng Zixiu could not deny it and could only nod through gritted teeth.

After all, this matter is easy to find out, and there's no way to deny it.

"So you really had that big man deliberately provoke me, is that true?"

Jiang Xiaobai asked again.

"I……"

Teng Zixiu's expression changed again.

"Speak!"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Teng Zixiu and said calmly, "Why did you stop talking?"

"Hmph, you let that big man beat up people from our Zhenbei Marquis's mansion in public, and even... you specifically made him leave a message for my father!"

"Then this person continued to provoke me, the young master, on the arena!"

"This young master is exceptionally handsome and full of youthful vigor; naturally, he couldn't withstand such provocation. In a moment of impulse, he went to kill, and thus... he fell right into your trap!"

"Teng Zixiu, Teng Zixiu, you are terrifying! I never imagined your heart could be so ruthless. You are truly a master strategist; I, the young master, fell for your trick without even realizing it!"

Jiang Xiaobai grew angrier as he spoke, pointing at Teng Zixiu, his body trembling as well.

The officials in the imperial court, upon witnessing this scene, began to discuss it amongst themselves once again.

Yes, Teng Zixiu's behavior is indeed somewhat strange.

"You...you..."

Teng Zixiu opened her mouth, but after talking for a long time, she couldn't utter a single word.

Because everything Ah Qiu did was indeed arranged by him.

Now, as Jiang Xiaobai questions him one by one, it seems that he deliberately arranged for A Qiu to die in order to frame the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion.

"His Majesty!"

At this moment, Pei Shen stepped forward from the crowd and bowed respectfully to Xiao Jinxuan: "Your subject did indeed notice something amiss at the time!"

"That's why Teng Zixiu and the others were imprisoned for three days!"

"You...you all..."

Upon hearing Pei Shen's words, Teng Zixiu's face flushed red instantly, and she trembled with anger.

When they entered the Dali Temple, no one asked them a single question from beginning to end.

They had never even seen Pei Shen before.

How did it become that they discovered there was something wrong with them?

I have to say, the people at Dahua are really cunning!

And this is just too much of a bullying tactic!!

"His Majesty!"

Just then, Helian Zhaoyue's voice rang out: "This matter is indeed somewhat suspicious!"

"However, Teng Zixiu is ultimately a member of my Northern Yu clan, so... I will investigate this matter personally!"

"If he truly has a problem, Beiyu will certainly give Dahua an explanation!"

After saying that, Helian Zhaoyue glared at Jiang Xiaobai again.

She now fully understood why Jiang Xiaobai had taken the initiative to complain on behalf of Teng Zixiu.

So this is what he was waiting for!

It cannot be denied that Jiang Xiaobai is indeed meticulous.

Teng Zixiu's scheme was actually used against him by Jiang Xiaobai!

That's really great!

"Alright!"

Xiao Jinxuan said, "Then... I await an explanation from the princess!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Helian Zhaoyue cupped her hands in greeting, then turned around and led the delegations from Beiyu and Qi out of the court.

"Don't rush!"

Upon seeing this, Jiang Xiaobai chuckled and said, "As the envoy from both countries, I must personally see you off!"

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai was about to follow, but after taking two steps, he stopped, looked up at Xiao Jinxuan, and said, "By the way, Your Majesty!"

"Lord Pei Shen, although they were starved for three days, it was ultimately for the safety of Great Hua!"

"Therefore, Your Majesty, please remember to reward Lord Pei!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Pei Shen.

Pei Shen was somewhat moved after hearing this.

Good bro, you're really something.

This brother... was definitely worth the investment!

After Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, he didn't linger. He turned around and chased after Helian Zhaoyue and the others.

"His Majesty!"

Tang Ningshuang then stepped forward from the crowd, bowed respectfully, and said, "This humble woman has a mission to perform!"

"Then I'll go protect Prince Jiang first!"

"Okay, go ahead!"

Xiao Jinxuan waved his hand.

Upon seeing this, Tang Ningshuang immediately turned around and followed.

As the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial, Ding Fangtong naturally dared not neglect his duties now that the delegations from both countries had departed. He immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I also take my leave!"

After receiving Xiao Jinxuan's permission, Ding Fangtong quickly left.

"Brother!"

The eldest princess then slowly stood up: "Then, I, your humble sister, will also take my leave!"

"Let's go, let's go!"

As Xiao Jinxuan waved his hand, the eldest princess also walked outside.

When the court quieted down again, Xiao Jinxuan sat there, his gaze fixed on Pei Shen.

"Minister Pei Shen!"

"Your subject is here!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Shen came out again.

"While your decision to imprison the guest of Beiyu Academy was indeed somewhat reckless!"

Xiao Jinxuan glanced at Pei Shen and said, "But ultimately, he's worried about the safety of our Great Hua!"

"This merit...I will remember it!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Shen's face immediately lit up with joy, and he respectfully withdrew.

Xiao Jinxuan sat there in silence for a moment, then his gaze fell on the Fourth Prince, Xiao Jinfeng: "Fourth Brother!"

"Your Majesty, I am here!"

Xiao Jinfeng stepped forward.

"Have someone take good care of the royal gardens!"

Xiao Jinxuan said, "When the delegations from both countries arrive, let's make sure nothing goes wrong!"

"yes!"

Xiao Jinfeng responded respectfully.

"Eighth Brother!"

Xiao Jinxuan then looked at the Eighth Prince, Xiao Jinxiong.

"Your Majesty, I am here!"

Xiao Jinxiong responded respectfully.

"Have Qingxiu properly reorganize the Jing Shang Yi Pin Lou restaurant as well!"

Xiao Jinxuan said, "Especially when the delegations from both countries travel there, we must prevent any trouble!"

"yes!"

Xiao Jinxiong responded respectfully, and after retreating, he couldn't help but glance outside the court.

His expression gradually became serious.

This Jiang Xiaobai is truly remarkable!

The other princes also had different expressions; they had only heard about Jiang Xiaobai.

This is the first time I've ever seen it.

Absolutely amazing!!

……

the other side.

Helian Zhaoyue walked at the front, her steps quick, her face filled with anger and coldness.

"Princess, slow down! Walking so fast...aren't you angry?!"

As Jiang Xiaobai caught up from behind, he couldn't help but say, "Hey, all I did was write a poem praising you, then have you offer incense, and finally frame Brother Teng!"

"It's such a small thing, and you're already angry?"

"Oh, you're so stingy!"

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Teng Zixiu, whose face was gloomy: "Brother Teng, quickly help this young master to persuade your princess..."