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

"An hour?"

Jiang Jingcheng was startled when he heard this, and even wondered if he had misheard.

"Yes, just one hour!"

As Jiang Xiaobai nodded again, Jiang Jingcheng finally couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up and paced back and forth in the lobby, looking at Jiang Xiaobai and saying, "But... is this appropriate?!"

to be frank.

Now, he understands his son less and less.

If it were in the past, Jiang Xiaobai would have just dismissed such a statement as nonsense.

But ironically, from last night to today, this brat has been right about more than one or two things.

That's why Jiang Jingcheng felt even more uncertain.

However, faced with Jiang Jingcheng's hesitation, Jiang Xiaobai simply smiled and said in a calm tone, "It's suitable."

"But what if..."

Jiang Jingcheng was about to say something more when Jiang Xiaobai interrupted him: "There's no 'what if'!"

A simple sentence made Jiang Jingcheng narrow his eyes slightly, but after a moment, he finally sat down again.

However, Jiang Jingcheng only sat for a short while before standing up again. After coughing twice, he said calmly, "Ahem, I suddenly remembered that I have some things to take care of!"

"You can stay here for now!"

After saying that, Jiang Jingcheng turned around and walked out without waiting for Jiang Xiaobai's response.

However, he had only just reached the doorway.

Then, Jiang Xiaobai's cheerful voice drifted over: "Father, if you really want to change clothes, just wear your general's uniform!"

Jiang Jingcheng suddenly stopped in his tracks.

That face, which had been trying to maintain its composure, froze for a moment.

Immediately afterward, Jiang Jingcheng slowly turned around and glared fiercely at Jiang Xiaobai: "Get lost!"

After saying that, Jiang Jingcheng flicked his sleeves and strode away.

"Hahaha!"

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter.

……

now.

Outside the Zhenbei Marquis's residence.

A horse-drawn carriage was quietly parked not far from the gate.

Inside the carriage, Li Zhiwei sat quietly, her hands unconsciously clenching her dress.

Although she was still wearing a veil, it was not hard to see that there was a hint of nervousness in her clear eyes.

Opposite her, Li Bingzhang sat upright, his expression seemingly calm, but his brows furrowed from time to time.

obviously.

The current prime minister was not as composed as he appeared on the surface.

Just then, footsteps suddenly came from outside.

Immediately afterwards, a servant's voice rang out from outside the carriage curtain.

"grown ups."

The servant stood outside the carriage, bowing respectfully towards the inside, but his tone was somewhat hesitant: "My lord... said you should wait outside!"

This statement came out.

Li Bingzhang was taken aback at first, then his brows furrowed.

Should we make him wait?

Jiang Jingcheng, he really dares to do that!

After a moment, Li Bingzhang finally waved his hand, suppressing his anger, and said calmly, "Alright, I understand."

"yes!"

Upon hearing this, the servant seemed to be granted a pardon, quickly responded, then shrank back and swiftly returned to the Marquis's residence.

The atmosphere inside the carriage suddenly became somewhat awkward.

"Jiang Jingcheng is clearly taking revenge on me!"

Li Bingzhang remained silent for a moment, but finally couldn't help but let out a cold snort, his expression clearly not very pleasant.

At this moment, Li Zhiwei listened to her father's words, a faint smile flashing in her eyes, and she said softly, "Father, didn't you already guess this before you came?"

"It's one thing to guess, it's another."

Li Bingzhang shook his head, his tone tinged with helplessness: "But when it really comes down to it, I still feel uneasy."

"Hmph, this crude brute has absolutely no manners whatsoever!"

Before he came, he had indeed guessed this possibility, after all, he knew Jiang Jingcheng's temperament all too well.

You can guess it, but that's just how it is.

Being left standing outside the mansion was still somewhat unpleasant.

After hearing this, Li Zhiwei pursed her lips, a slight smile on her face, but did not continue to speak. Instead, she gently lifted a corner of the curtain and looked towards the direction of the Marquis's residence.

A strange light flickered in those clear eyes.

……

Time passed little by little.

In the blink of an eye, half an hour had passed, and there was still no movement from the Marquis's residence.

Inside the carriage, Li Bingzhang was still able to sit still, albeit with some difficulty.

But after half an hour, he finally couldn't sit still any longer.

"This is outrageous!"

Li Bingzhang abruptly flung his sleeves, stood up, and his face darkened further: "To keep us waiting outside for so long is simply outrageous!"

"Does Jiang Jingcheng really think I won't turn on him?"

"Father, please wait patiently!"

Li Zhiwei said softly.

Li Bingzhang frowned, but eventually sat down again.

But as another half hour passed, Li Bingzhang finally couldn't sit still any longer and stood up.

"This is outrageous, daughter! Come inside with me! I refuse to believe that the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion would dare to keep us out!"

After he finished speaking, Li Bingzhang stood up first.

Li Zhiwei didn't say anything this time, and stood up along with him.

But as soon as the two got off the carriage, they saw another carriage slowly approaching from the other side.

The carriage looked somewhat ancient, with a wooden sign hanging in front, exuding an indescribable sense of composure.

"Hmm? This is...?"

Upon seeing this, Li Bingzhang paused in his steps, a look of curiosity flashing across his face.

Just then, Li Zhiwei, who was standing next to her, seemed to suddenly recognize something. Her eyes widened slightly, and her face was full of surprise.

"Huh? That's the teacher's carriage!"

"ah?!"

As soon as Li Zhiwei uttered those words, Li Bingzhang was completely stunned.

Li Zhiwei's teacher, wasn't that Master Lin?

In an instant, the expression on Li Bingzhang's face became quite interesting.

Yes, he never expected that Lin Fengshuo's carriage would appear here.

Moreover, judging from the situation, they are clearly also heading towards the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence.

"Why is the teacher here too?"

As Li Zhiwei spoke, she walked towards the carriage.

Li Bingzhang disregarded everything else and followed closely behind.

soon.

The carriage slowly came to a stop in front of the Marquis's residence.

As the carriage curtain was lifted, a figure with slightly white hair and beard, leaning on an ebony cane, slowly came into their view.

This person was none other than Lin Fengshuo!

"teacher!"

Li Zhiwei stepped forward first and bowed respectfully.

"teacher!"

Li Bingzhang also quickly cupped his hands in greeting, his expression still showing shock.

It really is Elder Lin!

Lin Fengshuo had just stepped down from the carriage when he saw the father and daughter before him, and he was clearly taken aback for a moment: "Eh, Prime Minister Li, Wei'er, what are you doing here?"

Just as he finished speaking, Lin Fengshuo seemed to remember something and smiled, saying, "About marriage?"

Li Zhiwei's expression flashed with unease, and then she lowered her head.

Li Bingzhang, standing nearby, spoke up: "You can't hide it from Elder Lin, that's exactly right!"

"Then why doesn't Prime Minister Li go in?"

Lin Fengshuo was somewhat puzzled.

"this……"

Li Bingzhang's anger surged, but he awkwardly said, "Don't even mention it! Jiang Jingcheng made us wait outside!"

"Oh?"

Lin Fengshuo's expression immediately showed surprise, then he glanced at the Zhenbei Marquis's residence and said with a smile, "Prime Minister Li, this time it's not me saying anything to you!"

Lee Byung-seung looked puzzled.

"Heh, the Jiang family still needs a facade, even if it's just a little!"

"Furthermore, if your marriage negotiations are limited to only your two families, then this marriage will be completely meaningless!"

At this point, Lin Fengshuo looked at Li Bingzhang and said, "Prime Minister Li, you usually see things quite clearly, but this time... why can't you see through it?"

This simple sentence clearly startled Li Bingzhang, who then fell into deep thought. Finally, with a look of realization, he immediately cupped his hands towards Lin Fengshuo and said, "What you say is true, sir. I acted impulsively this time!"

"Good that you understand!" Lin Fengshuo nodded slightly.

"On another note, sir..."

Li Bingzhang looked at Lin Fengshuo and asked, "Why did you suddenly come here too?"

Li Zhiwei also looked at Lin Fengshuo with curiosity, because she was also curious about this issue.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengshuo's smile vanished, and he snorted, "Jiang Xiaobai sent me an article last night; that's why I'm here!"

After saying that, Lin Fengshuo's expression clearly showed some anger: "I'm absolutely furious!!!"