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

"Your Highness, shall we go home now?"

After leaving the Tianji Tower for a while, Zhang Xinnian looked into the carriage and asked another question.

"No!"

Inside the carriage, Jiang Xiaobai shook his head: "Since we're already out, let's stop by Guanlan Tower on the way!"

"Guanlan Tower?"

Zhang Xinnian was somewhat surprised.

"Um!"

As Jiang Xiaobai spoke, he leaned to the side and said, "Previously, I asked Pavilion Master Liu to investigate Zhao Bintian and Zhao Sheng!"

"Oh, right, there's also news about the Eldest Princess!"

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai glanced in the direction of the Eldest Princess and continued, "But until now, we haven't seen Pavilion Master Liu send anyone to deliver the message!"

"So, let's go check it out on the way and see what's going on!"

Now that the delegations from both countries have arrived, he must take this opportunity to deal with Zhao Bintian and Zhao Sheng together.

To prevent the two of them from doing anything behind our backs.

Before proceeding, he naturally needed to thoroughly understand the information about the two individuals.

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Zhang Xinnian responded respectfully, and as he cracked his whip, the carriage immediately changed direction.

……

Guanlan Tower is as peaceful as ever during the day.

Inside, you can see some scholars sitting and drinking tea, looking incredibly relaxed.

Just then, a carriage drove up from outside the gate and stopped.

This scene did attract the attention of some scholars by the window, but they quickly looked away and didn't pay much attention.

"Finally!"

Jiang Xiaobai stretched and led the way off the carriage.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai came down, he saw a figure running down the stairs quickly; it was Liu Guanlan.

"Young Master Jiang!"

Liu Guanlan stepped forward, her face full of surprise, and asked, "What brings you here?"

As he spoke, Liu Guanlan glanced back again, and his expression changed noticeably when he saw the eldest princess wearing a bamboo hat.

"oh!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, "Let me see how the information I asked you to investigate last time is going!"

"Also, I'd like to ask Master Liu to help me investigate a few more people!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Guanlan's expression turned serious: "Let's go upstairs and talk!"

After saying that, Liu Guanlan led the way up to the fourth floor and ordered someone to bring up a pot of hot tea.

"I wonder who Young Master Jiang wants me to investigate this time?"

As Liu Guanlan poured tea, he looked at Jiang Xiaobai and asked curiously.

"Oh, so you're investigating the people from both countries' diplomatic missions!"

As Jiang Xiaobai picked up his teacup, he said, "The more detailed the better!"

Jiang Xiaobai paused, then said, "I have a feeling that their visit to Dahua this time isn't as simple as it seems on the surface!"

As he spoke, the image of the person who had coldly looked at him outside the palace gates resurfaced in Jiang Xiaobai's mind.

This person was dressed in all black and wore a large hat.

Keep in mind, the weather isn't even cold yet, but the other person is covering themselves up so thoroughly, clearly trying to conceal their appearance.

If this person were truly from Beiyu and Qi, there would be no need for him to act this way.

So, based on his deduction, this guy must be one of their Dahua people!

But he didn't know who it was!

However, he could roughly guess that there must be some grudge between them and the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion.

"Well... Qi and Beiyu are quite far from our Great Hua, so Guanlan Tower doesn't have much contact with them!"

Liu Guanlan slowly said, "Therefore, all I can say is that we will investigate as much as possible, but I can't guarantee how much we will find out in the end!"

"Can!"

As Jiang Xiaobai nodded, he looked at Liu Guanlan and continued, "What about the information I asked you to investigate last time?"

"Why haven't you sent anyone over yet?"

"this……"

Upon hearing this, Liu Guanlan's expression immediately became somewhat embarrassed.

In fact, the information had already been investigated, but since it included information about the eldest princess, he dared not send it rashly.

He wanted to contact the Eldest Princess, but she was always by Jiang Xiaobai's side, so he had to put the matter aside for the time being.

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai ask a question, Liu Guanlan's gaze naturally drifted towards the direction of the Eldest Princess.

Seeing that the eldest princess did not react, Liu Guanlan smiled and said, "Hehe, Young Master Jiang, you are unaware of this!"

"I've been too busy lately, so I forgot about it. Well then... Young Master Jiang, please wait a moment, I'll have someone fetch it right away!"

After saying that, Liu Guanlan quickly walked out.

Not long after, Liu Guanlan returned with several sheets of paper: "Young Master Jiang, all the information you requested is here!"

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai took the documents, glanced at them briefly, and didn't rush to look at them. Instead, he put them away and stood up, saying, "Now that I have the information, I won't keep it any longer!"

"As for investigating the missions of both countries, I'll leave that to you, Master Liu!"

"good!"

Liu Guanlan nodded and said, "After this investigation is completed, I will definitely send someone to deliver it to the Marquis's residence. I will absolutely not forget this time!"

"No problem!"

Jiang Xiaobai responded and led Tang Ningshuang and the Princess downstairs.

After the group boarded the carriage and slowly drove away...

Liu Guanlan finally breathed a long sigh of relief, relieved that he had finally seen them off.

But Liu Guanlan quickly gave a wry smile.

Yes, he didn't know either, whether the information about the eldest princess was written in too much detail.

There was no other way; if they wrote it roughly, it would make it seem like Guanlanlou was incompetent.

If it were written in too much detail, and the eldest princess saw it, she would probably think they were too audacious.

This time, he's definitely caught in the middle!

Thinking of this, Liu Guanlan sighed, turned around and walked back.

……

Inside the carriage, Jiang Xiaobai took out the documents that Liu Guanlan had compiled.

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Zhao Bintian first.

It must be said that the information is indeed very detailed, from Zhao Bintian's background, to his passing the imperial examinations, and then to his entry into the Ministry of Justice and his current position as the Director-General of the Ministry of Justice. It is written in great detail.

Then, Jiang Xiaobai found Zhao Sheng's messages.

Just as he thought, Zhao Bintian and Zhao Sheng are indeed related, they are uncle and nephew!

"Ha, these two really are family!"

Jiang Xiaobai muttered something under his breath and continued reading.

At this time, he discovered that Zhao Sheng had another father named Zhao Mingde, who now worked at Jing Shang Yi Pin Lou.

Yipinlou?

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow slightly.

Yes, this place happens to be one of the places where the delegations from both countries will be received.

Then, Jiang Xiaobai looked at the introduction of the Zhao family.

The Zhao family lived in the Jiangning area. Their ancestors had even served as provincial governors, but the family fortunes declined, so they started doing business and gradually became a well-known merchant family in Jiangning.

Later, he moved to Beijing to develop his career, and has been there ever since...

"From a merchant family..."

Jiang Xiaobai leaned against the wall, looking thoughtful.

If you come from a merchant family, that wouldn't be right.

Indeed, Zhao Sheng was able to study under Master Lin and even become an advisor to the Eldest Princess, which is something that money alone cannot achieve.

As for Zhao Bintian, his rise to the position of Chief Justice of the Ministry of Justice was not something that could be achieved simply by having money.

There's definitely someone backing these two!

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai flipped through the pages, but unfortunately, there was nothing written on them.

However, according to Tang Ningshuang's father, Tang Kui, Yipinlou is now managed by Xiao Qingxiu.

Xiao Qingxiu's father is the current Eighth Prince.

Surely the Eighth Prince isn't behind those two?

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Xiaobai was still unsure and could only suppress the matter for the time being. Finally, he took out the information about the Eldest Princess.

"The eldest princess's real name is Xiao Yunshu..."

Jiang Xiaobai then read aloud softly: "She is His Majesty's own younger sister, intelligent and quick-witted from a young age, and deeply loved by the late Emperor!"

"When she was ten years old, she survived an assassination attempt. In order to enable Xiao Yunshu to protect herself, the late emperor sent her to..."

"Huh? The Hidden Edge Sect?!"

When Jiang Xiaobai read this, Tang Ningshuang also turned her head to look over, her expression surprised.

Jiang Xiaobai now understood why Liu Guanlan had mentioned having some connection with the Cangfeng Sect when they discussed cooperation.

It turns out that this princess was sent there when she was a child.

Wait a minute!

wrong!

Jiang Xiaobai suddenly raised his head.

That's right. If the eldest princess had entered the Hidden Edge Sect, wouldn't that mean... this woman knows martial arts?

hiss!

Jiang Xiaobai gasped in shock!