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

"You'll find out exactly what preparations I've made once we arrive at the Court of State Ceremonial... Young Master!"

Helian Zhaoyue looked at Jiang Xiaobai, frowned, and said something.

It has to be said, Jiang Xiaobai is indeed a tough guy to deal with!

She only said that they needed to separate at the Court of State Ceremonial, but Jiang Xiaobai took that sentence and pulled out so much more.

Moreover, the fact that Jiang Xiaobai had already guessed there was something wrong here, yet still dared to follow, only made her feel more uneasy.

Could this guy have some hidden tricks up his sleeve?

However, Helian Zhaoyue calmed down after a short while.

That's right, her plan was flawless, and no matter how many tricks Jiang Xiaobai had up his sleeve, they probably wouldn't be enough.

Thinking of this, Helian Zhaoyue stopped paying attention to Jiang Xiaobai and leaned against the window looking out.

The carriage had now entered the bustling area of ​​the capital.

Shops line both sides of the street, and pedestrians come and go in an endless stream.

Every now and then, you can see some vendors standing by the roadside hawking their wares.

Such a prosperous scene once again amazed Helian Zhaoyue.

In fact, Beiyu Shoucheng is also lively, but it is much less so than Dahua Jingcheng.

Especially now that it's nighttime, the entire capital city is brightly lit, and the streets are just as bustling as during the day.

This alone demonstrates the depth of Dahua's cultural heritage.

Jiang Xiaobai leaned against the carriage, glancing at Helian Zhaoyue every now and then, lost in thought.

In fact, he knew that Helian Zhaoyue must have some plans next.

But, regardless of the arrangements, Jiang Xiaobai knew that he needed to understand Helian Zhaoyue's purpose.

He has to take this step.

Even if he manages to escape today, Helian Zhaoyue will likely try every means to make him take that step again.

An hour later, the carriage slowly came to a stop.

Jiang Xiaobai lifted the carriage curtain, glanced outside, and then looked at Helian Zhaoyue, saying, "Your Highness, we have arrived at the Court of State Ceremonial!"

"Could you please tell me about that so-called news?"

"Can!"

Helian Zhaoyue nodded slightly, and after a moment of silence, she spoke up: "Speaking of which, this matter happened a long time ago!"

"Back then, my Northern Yu clan devised a plan to completely annihilate your father!"

"And...your father is already in a dead end!"

At this point, Helian Zhaoyue sighed and said, "Unfortunately, your father was quite powerful, and he had many generals who risked their lives to protect him!"

"In the end, your father was able to escape!"

"Yeah?"

Jiang Xiaobai's expression flashed with surprise.

He had no recollection of such a thing.

Moreover, according to Helian Zhaoyue, the ambush must have been extremely dangerous, given that many generals from the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion were willing to risk their lives to cover the retreat.

But how did Bei Yu manage to trick his cheap father into falling into the trap?

That's right. Although Jiang Jingcheng has a bit of a temper, he has been leading troops for many years and is definitely not a brainless person.

Ordinary tactics would never lead them into a dead end!

Just as Jiang Xiaobai was wondering, Helian Zhaoyue's voice rang out again: "As for why your father fell for the trap..."

At this point, Helian Zhaoyue's lips curled slightly: "It's because your Jiang family produced a traitor!"

"This person has defected to our Beiyu!"

"Oh?"

Jiang Xiaobai's expression clearly changed, and he looked up at Helian Zhaoyue, asking, "Who?"

"Jiang Jingxuan!"

Helian Zhaoyue slowly uttered a name.

River View Pavilion?

Upon hearing the name, Jiang Xiaobai was taken aback, but quickly found the person who matched the name in his memory.

Jiang Jingxuan, his father's younger brother, is also his uncle!

However, according to the memories of his predecessor, Jiang Jingxuan had already died in battle in the Northern Border many years ago.

Indeed, the Jiang family is full of loyal martyrs. Over the years, many members of the Jiang family have died on the battlefield due to the war in the northern border.

Now, Jiang Jingcheng is the only one still alive from the previous generation of the Jiang family.

But Helian Zhaoyue is now telling him that Jiang Jingxuan is not dead, but has instead defected to Beiyu.

This……

Jiang Xiaobai's brows furrowed even more deeply.

"hehe!"

Helian Zhaoyue looked at Jiang Xiaobai's reaction with a mocking expression: "Back then, to protect the Jiang family's reputation, your father claimed that Jiang Jingxuan died in battle in the Northern Border!"

"It's laughable that someone who betrayed his country and defected to the enemy would ultimately be hailed as a loyal and righteous hero!"

At this point, Helian Zhaoyue's sarcasm deepened: "It seems that reputation is very important to your Jiang family!"

"so……"

Jiang Xiaobai raised his head and looked at Helian Zhaoyue, saying, "Was that man in black wearing a bamboo hat my uncle who died in battle?"

"yes!"

Helian Zhaoyue nodded gently.

"interesting!"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Helian Zhaoyue and laughed out loud.

Ok?

Helian Zhaoyue frowned slightly.

What kind of reaction is Jiang Xiaobai's?

While she was puzzled, Jiang Xiaobai leaned against the carriage, looking noticeably more relaxed.

That's right, many things that I couldn't understand before have become completely clear at this moment.

According to memory, Jiang Jingcheng's generation had six siblings.

His father was the second oldest, with an older brother above him, while Jiang Jingxuan was the third oldest.

So this "Third Master"... refers to his uncle?

And that statement about the Jiang family needing a change of masters was clearly his uncle's way of wanting to take his father's place!

So this was Helian Zhaoyue's true purpose in sending her to the Great Hua.

I have to say, Bei Yu's move was... ruthless!

With a heavy heart, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Helian Zhaoyue and said, "Then, Princess, you're telling me something so important now..."

"Looks like they're not going to let me leave!"

"No!"

Helian Zhaoyue smiled upon hearing this: "This princess will let you go!"

At this point, Helian Zhaoyue paused slightly: "But... not now!"

As she spoke, Helian Zhaoyue lifted her foot and gently stepped on the carriage floor.

click!

A very faint sound rang out, and instantly a delicate fragrance filled the entire carriage.

Jiang Xiaobai's expression changed immediately upon smelling the fragrance.

Before he could make a move, a strong dizziness hit his head, and all his strength quickly faded away.

Tang Ningshuang reacted very quickly; the moment the fragrance appeared, she gripped the sword hilt with her right hand.

Clang!

But just as the sword was half-drawn from its sheath, Tang Ningshuang's hand lost its strength, and as the longsword fell to the ground, her body went limp.

"This is the unique Drunken Immortal Fragrance of Beiyu!"

Helian Zhaoyue glanced at Tang Ningshuang and said calmly, "Just a tiny bit will cause you to lose all your strength instantly!"

"Even with the highest level of martial arts cultivation, it still takes time to recover!"

The moment Helian Zhaoyue finished speaking, a sudden change occurred.

Suddenly, the eldest princess, who had been sitting quietly to the side, reached out and grabbed Jiang Xiaobai.

That's right. Although Drunken Immortal Incense is powerful, her cultivation level is not high enough to instantly incapacitate her.

Her thought at that moment was simple: to take Jiang Xiaobai away.

That's right, whatever Helian Zhaoyue's next goal is, as long as Jiang Xiaobai can leave safely, then everything will be fine...