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

"you……"

When Helian Zhaoyue saw Jiang Xiaobai's shameless appearance, her hand immediately clenched into a fist.

But after a moment, Helian Zhaoyue sneered and mocked, "What, is the young master afraid already?"

"If you don't want to compete, that's fine. We can find other people from the Imperial Academy to have a contest!"

"Well... then I, the young master, shall do it!"

Jiang Xiaobai could naturally tell that Helian Zhaoyue was deliberately provoking him.

But if Helian Zhaoyue said that, it means that this comparison... doesn't necessarily have to be with him.

And without knowing Helian Zhaoyue's purpose.

It would be more prudent for him to take on this matter of debate...

Helian Zhaoyue snorted coldly and then remained silent.

More than half an hour later, the carriage stopped outside the Imperial College.

As Jiang Xiaobai and his group stepped off the carriage, they saw a guard at the gate. He looked slightly startled, turned around, and quickly ran inside.

It's obvious they went in to report.

"The Imperial Academy of Great Hua..."

Helian Zhaoyue stood at the entrance, looked up and surveyed the Imperial Academy, her expression one of surprise: "Indeed, it is magnificent!"

Indeed, although Beiyu also has similar academies, they are far inferior to the Imperial Academy of Dahua in terms of both scale and foundation.

The members of the Qi delegation also looked up, their expressions filled with shock and surprise.

"Let's go in and take a look!"

Jiang Xiaobai didn't seem to feel much and led the way into the Imperial College.

The remaining guards at the door, seeing the group, naturally did not dare to stop them and made way for them.

As Jiang Xiaobai walked inside, his eyes flickered, then he looked at Helian Zhaoyue and asked, "By the way, why didn't I see Lord Ding with you?"

"Lord Ding drank too much last night and isn't feeling well."

Helian Zhaoyue said calmly, "I returned to the Court of State Ceremonial after waking up early this morning!"

"Yeah?"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly, then continued to inquire, "And I remember, there was one person in your delegation!"

"Wearing black clothes and a large hat, why haven't I seen him today?"

"Young Master must have misremembered!"

Helian Zhaoyue's expression remained unchanged: "The people from both our delegations are all here; there is no one like the one you're talking about!"

"Oh?"

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Helian Zhaoyue, then quickly smiled again: "Perhaps... I've misremembered!"

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai turned around and continued walking forward.

But at this moment, Jiang Xiaobai's eyes clearly flickered.

The princess actually denied it?

It seems there's really something going on here.

Now he's hoping that Zhang Xinnian will investigate that Third Master as soon as possible.

This would allow him to guess the specific objectives of the two countries' delegations.

Along the way, Jiang Xiaobai led the delegations from both countries, stopping and starting frequently.

Meanwhile, the delegations from both countries were also observing the environment inside the Imperial College.

Inside the Imperial College, pavilions and terraces were scattered about, and many students sat under the trees reading.

Some people gathered in pairs to compose poems, and when they came across a good line, cheers would ring out from the crowd.

Such a relaxed atmosphere made many members of the two delegations look on with envy.

It should be noted that although the Northern Yu and Qi states also have similar academies, such important places are mostly governed by strict rules.

Students spend most of their time studying diligently.

Scenes like those at the Imperial College, where people could freely discuss articles and poems, and even debate them in public, were not common.

Before long, led by Jiang Xiaobai, the group arrived at the Imperial College, the place where they usually appreciated literature.

The place is spacious, with many tables and desks placed around it.

Even at the top of the list, several articles can still be seen hanging there.

The highest-ranking works are not only "On Teachers" and "On Horses," but also later works such as "Record of Yueyang Tower" and "Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River."

If you look closely at the signature, you can also see Jiang Xiaobai's name.

Currently, this place is still crowded with students.

Some people were commenting on each other's articles, while others gathered together and discussed them heatedly.

When Jiang Xiaobai's gaze swept over, it quickly fixed on the subject, and a clear look of surprise flashed across his face.

Indeed, among these people, Jiang Xiaobai actually saw two familiar figures.

It was Lin Qinrou and Li Zhiwei.

However, Jiang Xiaobai was not surprised to see Lin Qinrou here, since Lin Qinrou was originally an assistant instructor at the Imperial Academy.

But it's a bit strange that Li Zhiwei is here too.

Could it be that he knew he would come to the Imperial Academy sooner or later, so... he came here specifically to wait for him?

As Jiang Xiaobai was thinking this, Lin Qinrou and Li Zhiwei also saw them and immediately walked up together.

"Young Master Jiang!"

Lin Qinrou smiled and said, "You've finally arrived at the Imperial Academy!"

As she spoke, Lin Qinrou glanced at Li Zhiwei: "Wei'er arrived yesterday, and she's been waiting... until now!"

"Yeah?"

Although he had guessed it, Jiang Xiaobai's heart was still stirred with some emotion.

Li Zhiwei is introverted, and even if she wants to see him, she won't show it too obviously.

Therefore, the only way I could think of was to use this most basic method: to come here and wait for him.

This woman...

Jiang Xiaobai then took Li Zhiwei's hand and said, "After I've sent those two delegations away, I'll spend the next two days with you!"

what?

Li Zhiwei was surprised that Jiang Xiaobai would say such a thing in front of so many people, and a blush immediately appeared between her brows.

She tried to pull her hand back, but hesitated for a moment and then let Jiang Xiaobai hold it.

Helian Zhaoyue, standing beside her, frowned slightly.

Jiang Xiaobai's words were rather unpleasant to hear.

What do you mean by "sending away the delegations from both countries"?

However, she could also tell that the relationship between the woman in front of her and Jiang Xiaobai was obviously not ordinary.

A strange light flashed in Helian Zhaoyue's eyes, then she sneered and took a step forward: "Young Master Jiang, so you have someone you love!"

Ok?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai turned to look at Helian Zhaoyue, and a bad premonition immediately rose in his heart.

Sure enough, Helian Zhaoyue's voice rang out again: "Heh, if that's the case, then it's a bit much for Prince Jiang to go to a place like Chunyue Tower yesterday!"

hiss!

Jiang Xiaobai gasped. This woman was clearly deliberately causing trouble!

Jiang Xiaobai opened his mouth, about to explain, when Li Zhiwei's voice rang out first: "You... went to Chunyue Tower yesterday?"

"this……"

Jiang Xiaobai gave an awkward smile, but before he could say anything more, Li Zhiwei's gentle voice rang out again: "Do you have enough silver on you?"

"If that's not enough, I'll get you some more!"

"what?"

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned when he heard this.

Helian Zhaoyue was also visibly taken aback.

What she wanted to see was Li Zhiwei getting angry.

The best course of action is to shake off Jiang Xiaobai's hand on the spot and leave without looking back.

But the current situation was something Helian Zhaoyue couldn't understand...