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

"Jiang Lang?"

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but gasp when he heard Helian Zhaoyue's address.

This woman... she's really something!

They actually started calling him all these titles?

With a grim expression, Jiang Xiaobai turned his head and glanced around. He saw at least five people in the direction of the door.

Moreover, these five people were wearing the uniforms of the Zhenying Division.

This scene made Jiang Xiaobai's heart sink slightly.

What perfect timing!

No, it can't be called a coincidence. Someone must have timed it perfectly so that these people from the Town Shadow Division would arrive.

Before Jiang Xiaobai could speak, the leading man from the Zhenying Division frowned, then raised his hand and waved it lightly: "Get out first!"

After saying that, the five of them went outside.

As the door closed, the man's cold voice came in: "Young Master Jiang, Your Highness, please get dressed quickly!"

Upon hearing this, Helian Zhaoyue crawled out from under the covers.

As her snow-white skin was revealed, Helian Zhaoyue showed no panic. Looking at Jiang Xiaobai, the corners of her lips curled up slightly: "Jiang Lang, let me help you dress!"

Jiang Xiaobai was speechless after hearing this.

This woman... seems to have gotten addicted to shouting, doesn't she?

Helian Zhaoyue looked at Jiang Xiaobai's expression, sneered, picked up the clothes next to her, and put them on Jiang Xiaobai.

However, Helian Zhaoyue clearly didn't know how to serve others, and she helped Jiang Xiaobai put on his clothes in a rather disheveled manner.

The belt was tied crookedly.

However, at this moment, Jiang Xiaobai's whole body was sore and weak, and he could only let Helian Zhaoyue do as she pleased.

After getting dressed, Helian Zhaoyue picked up her dress and put it on. Finally, she took out a pill from the side and put it into Jiang Xiaobai's mouth.

Not long after, Jiang Xiaobai felt a warm sensation spreading from his abdomen.

My body, which had been sore and weak, gradually regained some strength.

Clearly, that pill was the antidote!

Just as Jiang Xiaobai managed to sit up, Helian Zhaoyue seized the opportunity and spoke up: "Alright, you can come in now!"

As the door opened, the five members of the Town Shadow Division walked in again.

The leading man's gaze swept over Helian Zhaoyue, finally settling on Jiang Xiaobai. His expression was icy: "Young Master, come with us to the palace!"

"Someone has reported that you have been secretly colluding with the Northern Yu, suspected of treason. Now His Majesty... is already waiting for you in the palace!"

"Colluding with the enemy?!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai smiled. Just as he was about to speak, Helian Zhaoyue's voice rang out first.

"Colluding with the enemy? How could that be!"

As Helian Zhaoyue spoke, she hurriedly went to Jiang Xiaobai's side and hugged his arm: "His Majesty must have misunderstood. Jiang Lang and I are innocent!"

"Between us...really, really, nothing happened!!"

"hiss!"

Jiang Xiaobai gasped, looking at Helian Zhaoyue in shock.

This woman... she knows this trick too?

Indeed, if Helian Zhaoyue were to directly admit it, it would seem too fake.

But now she's flustered and trying to explain for him, even emphasizing that nothing happened between them, as if she's deliberately covering for him.

The more they try to cover it up, the more problems seem to exist between them!

This woman... she's ruthless enough!

"snort!"

Upon hearing this, the man from the Zhenying Division gave Helian Zhaoyue a cold look and said, "Whether or not someone has colluded with the enemy is not for you to decide!"

"Your Highness, please come with us!"

After saying that, the man turned around and led the way outside.

Jiang Xiaobai shrugged helplessly and eventually followed.

Helian Zhaoyue frowned as she watched Jiang Xiaobai's retreating figure.

Indeed, from the moment he woke up until now, Jiang Xiaobai has remained mostly calm, except for a moment of surprise at the beginning.

Even when Zhenyingsi saw the two of them lying in bed with his own eyes, he didn't show much panic on his face.

This guy... does he have a backup plan?

However, Helian Zhaoyue quickly gave a cold laugh.

So what if he has a backup plan? This plan involves more than just him!

This time... the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion is bound to undergo a major upheaval!

She was very curious whether Jiang Xiaobai would remain as composed as he was now when they arrived at the palace hall and faced the challenges ahead.

……

Just as Jiang Xiaobai and Helian Zhaoyue were being taken away by the Zhenying Division, the Eldest Princess, along with Tang Ningshuang, landed outside the Zhenbei Marquis's residence.

However, the eldest princess did not go in immediately, but stopped at the door and looked into the distance.

In the distance, a sedan chair, escorted by soldiers, was seen heading towards the palace.

The soldiers following behind the sedan chair were none other than the people from the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion!

In other words... the person sitting in the sedan chair was Jiang Jingcheng himself.

Clearly, she was a step too slow.

The eldest princess frowned, sighed, and temporarily left Tang Ningshuang inside the Marquis's residence.

Tang Ningshuang has been poisoned by the Drunken Immortal Incense and has not yet recovered. Placing her in the Zhenbei Marquis's residence will ensure her safety.

As for the eldest princess herself, she took a step and headed towards the palace.

……

At this moment, dozens of officials of all ranks had arrived at the imperial court.

People kept arriving in a hurry.

For a moment, the entire court was extremely noisy.

That's right, it's currently the early hours of the morning, and there are still at least two hours until the official morning court session.

Many officials were even woken up by palace staff while they were still asleep.

Such a situation rarely occurred in the court of the Great Hua Dynasty.

But it can be said that every time it appears, something big must have happened!

Just as everyone was discussing this, Li Bingzhang slowly walked in from outside.

"Hey, it's Prime Minister Li!"

"Prime Minister Li is here!"

Upon seeing Li Bingzhang, many officials immediately surrounded him.

"Prime Minister Li, His Majesty has suddenly summoned all of us officials to court at this hour. Has something happened?"

"Yes, I was sleeping when someone pulled me out of bed."

"If Li Xiangru is aware of this, please inform him so we can prepare accordingly!"

Faced with the incessant inquiries, Li Bingzhang frowned slightly and gently shook his head: "I don't know, just wait and see!"

Just as Li Bingzhang finished speaking, another person walked in from outside the court; it was Meng Xiutang.

"Chief Minister Meng!"

Upon seeing this, the officials present immediately surrounded them.

"Chief Minister Meng, do you have any news? Why did His Majesty summon us so early?"

"Yes, as the Grand Secretary, you should know quite a bit, shouldn't you?"

"I don't know!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Xiutang simply shook his head slightly.

But after he finished speaking, Meng Xiutang glanced in the direction where Li Bingzhang was.

A faint smile appeared on his face, and he finally looked away and walked straight ahead.

Li Bingzhang stood there, watching Meng Xiutang's back, his brows slowly furrowing.

For some reason, the look Meng Xiutang gave him just now made him feel uneasy.

Given the situation today...

Something seems off!