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

"Heh, Chao Mian's been drinking all by himself this week!"

Jiang Xiaobai sat on the second floor, looking down at Zhou Chaomian, and couldn't help but smile.

Indeed, ever since the wine was served, Zhou Chaomian had been sipping it slowly, only occasionally glancing towards the doorway.

Judging from his demeanor, it seems like he's waiting for someone!

As for who to wait for, Jiang Xiaobai wasn't in a hurry, since he had plenty of time today anyway.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai picked up his wine glass and took a small sip.

Not long after, about the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, another figure walked in through the entrance of Chun Yue Lou.

The man held a folding fan in his hand, was dressed in brocade, and walked at a leisurely pace.

He looked like a refined gentleman.

"what?"

When Jiang Xiaobai saw this person, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly.

This person... he's seen him before!

That's right, he had seen this person at a poetry gathering when he first went to the Prime Minister's residence.

She was walking with Zhou Chaomian at the time and even took the initiative to challenge him.

It's just a pity... he didn't know this person's name.

Because after seeing the Prime Minister's residence once, he never saw it a second time.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai looked puzzled, Tang Ningshuang's voice rang out from the side: "This person's name is Zeng Qingchi!"

"Zeng Qingchi?"

Jiang Xiaobai turned her head and looked at Tang Ningshuang with some surprise: "What, you know him?"

"Um!"

Tang Ningshuang nodded gently: "Zeng Qingchi's grandfather was a Hanlin Academy Reader!"

"His uncle serves in my father's camp; I've met him a few times before!"

"I see!"

Jiang Xiaobai responded softly and looked downstairs again.

After Zeng Qingchi entered, he sat down opposite Zhou Chaomian.

Tao Hong, being quite perceptive, brought out another wine glass and poured Zeng Qingchi a glass of wine.

The two raised their glasses and began to chat in hushed tones.

Jiang Xiaobai looked at it, her eyebrows slightly raised.

Could these two guys really just be here at Chun Yue Lou to have a drink and listen to some music?

If that's the case, why choose a corner?

Jiang Xiaobai watched for a moment and found that the two were just chatting casually and there was nothing unusual, so he simply looked away.

Just as he poured himself another glass of wine, Tang Ningshuang's voice suddenly rang out: "Jiang Xiaobai, look!"

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai looked up and narrowed his eyes slightly when he noticed something.

Then, another person entered.

This person was dressed in all black, with a large hat pulled low over his head, almost completely obscuring his face.

"I remember this person!"

Tang Ningshuang's voice rang out: "Yesterday, he was with the diplomatic corps of both countries!"

"Yes, I remember that too!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded gently.

Indeed, he had noticed this person outside the palace yesterday.

Especially the look the other person gave him before getting into the carriage, which was clearly hostile.

But this person wasn't with the delegation, so how did they end up here?!

Could it be...?

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Zhou Chaomian and Zeng Qingchi, and sure enough, he saw this person and walked over.

But when the man in black arrived at the table, he did not sit down immediately. Instead, he glanced at Tao Hong first.

Zeng Qingchi immediately understood something, turned his head, and said something to Tao Hong.

Although Tao Hong was somewhat puzzled, she still smiled, stood up, and left.

But perhaps because of Jiang Xiaobai's instructions, Tao Hong walked a little slower, and even squatted down to straighten her clothes.

This scene made Jiang Xiaobai chuckle.

I must say, this peach pink is really clever!

However... Jiang Xiaobai looked in the direction of the three people again.

Judging from the way the three of them were talking in hushed tones, something was clearly going on!

Tang Ningshuang sat beside her, watching intently as well.

However, the man in black did not stay long after sitting down, only saying a few words in a low voice.

A moment later, the man in black stood up again, turned around and walked outside, without taking off his hat the entire time.

Jiang Xiaobai kept staring at the other person until the figure left Chunyue Tower before turning his gaze away.

"Should I investigate and find out who this person is?"

Tang Ningshuang's eyes flashed coldly as she placed her jade-like hand on the sword beside her.

Indeed, this person is so secretive, he must have some kind of identity.

"No!"

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand and said, "We can't alert them yet!"

That's right. If Tang Ningshuang were to make a move, the other party would know that they had been watching them, which would be counterproductive.

Even though he was curious about who the other person was, he could only suppress it for the moment.

As he was thinking this, he saw Zhou Chaomian and Zeng Qingchi also leave one after the other.

Just then, Tao Hong came up immediately.

"Young Master Jiang!"

Tao Hong came to the table and took a soft breath.

"Any news?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Tao Hong and asked somewhat urgently.

"this……"

Peach-colored face showed a hint of embarrassment: "Young Master Jiang, I didn't hear you very clearly. After the person behind me came over, a young master inside asked me to leave first!"

"However, I did overhear a little bit as I left!"

"Oh?"

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow slightly: "Tell me about it!"

Tao Hong thought for a moment and said, "I think I heard them mention something about Third Master!"

"Third Master?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked slightly puzzled.

This title has a very wide scope; anyone who is the third son in a family can be called "Third Master."

Jiang Xiaobai immediately asked, "Is there any more?"

"besides……"

Peach Blossom frowned, trying hard to recall, and after a moment, she finally spoke: "It seems like they also mentioned forgery or something!"

"Forgery?"

Upon hearing those two words, Jiang Xiaobai's brows furrowed even deeper as he leaned back, lost in thought.

But after thinking for a long time, he still had no clue.

What Third Master?

What are you going to forge this time?

Jiang Xiaobai frowned and looked at Tang Ningshuang: "Do you know who this so-called Third Master is?"

"Could it be the Third Prince?"

"It shouldn't be!"

Tang Ningshuang shook her head: "The Third Prince passed away many years ago, and... he had no connection with Beiyu during his lifetime!"

"oh!"

Jiang Xiaobai responded softly, "Then who could it be?"

Tang Ningshuang remained silent, clearly not expecting this either.

In the capital city of Dahua, there are far too many people who are called Third Master.

You can't guess anything just from a name.

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Tao Hong again: "Is there anything else? Think about it carefully!"

"this……"

After hearing this, Tao Hong stood there trying hard to remember.

Although Zeng Qingchi had sent her away, she did hear a few words when she got up.

It was just too noisy around, and my explanation was too vague.

Peach Blossom closed her eyes and thought for a moment, then suddenly seemed to remember something and opened her eyes: "Oh, I think I also heard something!"