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

above the hall.

As more and more officials arrived, the discussions grew increasingly lively.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the hall, and a tall figure slowly walked into the court.

This person is none other than Jiang Jingcheng!

As soon as Jiang Jingcheng stepped into the main hall, an astonishing pressure swept over him.

The officials who were initially whispering among themselves quieted down when they noticed Jiang Jingcheng.

Jiang Jingcheng glanced around, then walked to the front row and stood there calmly.

"Bro!"

Upon seeing Jiang Jingcheng, Tang Kui, who was standing at the back, took two steps forward and lowered his voice, asking, "Do you have any news from your side?"

"Why has Your Majesty summoned all the officials so early?"

"Oh, I heard from my father-in-law that someone is colluding with the enemy and betraying the country!"

Jiang Jingcheng gently shook his head: "But I don't know the specifics yet!"

"Treason and collusion with the enemy?"

Tang Kui listened with a solemn expression.

This is no small crime!

After a moment of contemplation, Tang Kui suddenly remembered something and glanced around: "By the way, where's Xiao Bai? Why haven't I seen him come over?"

Logically speaking, if Jiang Jingcheng were notified, Jiang Xiaobai should also come along.

Moreover, his daughter should have been by his side while protecting Jiang Xiaobai.

"I don't know where they went!"

Jiang Jingcheng frowned slightly and shook his head, saying, "He hasn't come back since he left yesterday!"

"Hasn't come back all night?"

Tang Kui frowned, beginning to sense that something was amiss.

But before he could think further, Eunuch Gao's shrill voice suddenly rang out: "His Majesty has arrived!"

Instantly, the murmurs in the court ceased, and all the officials stood at attention, looking ahead.

Xiao Jinxuan slowly walked out from the side.

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan remained calm, his face revealing no emotion whatsoever.

After sitting down in front of the dragon throne, his gaze fell upon the officials.

"We pay our respects to Your Majesty!"

Inside the court, respectful voices rang out simultaneously.

"No need for formalities!"

As Xiao Jinxuan raised his hand, the officials present straightened up again.

"I'm sorry to trouble you all to come to court so early!"

Xiao Jinxuan surveyed the area with his gaze, then slowly said, "I have suddenly received news that someone in our Great Hua is secretly colluding with the Northern Yu!"

At this point, Xiao Jinxuan sighed softly, "This matter involves treason and betrayal; I truly find it difficult to sleep!"

"Therefore, I have summoned all my beloved ministers in advance to discuss this matter!"

"Ah, colluding with the enemy in Beiyu? That's a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of your family!!"

"Exactly, who on earth is this person who has such audacity?"

As soon as Xiao Jinxuan finished speaking, discussions broke out in the court once again.

"Alright!"

Xiao Jinxuan looked up at the area outside the court hall: "Bring your men up here!"

As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps sounded outside, and the people from the Zhenying Division were the first to enter the court.

Immediately afterwards, two figures appeared in everyone's sight.

Upon recognizing the two individuals, many officials in the court simultaneously widened their eyes.

It was a man and a woman.

The man was Jiang Xiaobai!

The woman was Helian Zhaoyue, the princess of Beiyu!

Wait a minute... Could this traitor be Jiang Xiaobai?!

Ok?

Jiang Jingcheng narrowed his eyes slightly, and his gaze swept over Jiang Xiaobai immediately.

Only after seeing that Jiang Xiaobai was not injured did they feel a little relieved.

Tang Kui's expression changed slightly as he looked behind Jiang Xiaobai.

But after looking for a long time, Tang Ningshuang was nowhere to be seen.

Where is his daughter?

Tang Kui immediately felt uneasy.

Li Bingzhang, standing at the front of the civil officials, saw Jiang Xiaobai and Helian Zhaoyue being brought up together. His eyes flickered slightly before he lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

"Oh!"

Among the officials, Chen Zhanqiu couldn't help but sneer after seeing this scene.

Since Jiang Xiaobai took over the imperial examination case, he has been investigating it to this day, causing widespread panic throughout the Ministry of Rites.

This time, Jiang Xiaobai himself was the first to bear the blame for treason and collusion with the enemy.

As for the Ministry of Rites matters... even if Jiang Xiaobai doesn't want to let go, he'll have no choice but to!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jiang Xiaobai and Helian Zhaoyue quickly arrived at the center of the court.

"Your subject Jiang Xiaobai greets Your Majesty!"

Jiang Xiaobai bowed respectfully to Xiao Jinxuan.

"Princess Helian Zhaoyue of the Northern Yu Kingdom greets the Emperor of the Great Hua Kingdom!"

Helian Zhaoyue also bowed slightly.

"Jiang Xiaobai!"

Xiao Jinxuan looked at the two of them, his gaze first landing on Jiang Xiaobai: "I have received news that someone has reported you for secretly colluding with Bei Yu, intending to betray the country and fight against the enemy!"

"Do you have anything to explain about this?"

"Your Majesty, this is not true!"

Before Jiang Xiaobai could speak, Helian Zhaoyue's flustered voice rang out first: "As a princess, I have come to Dahua solely for the border market, without any personal motives!"

"Furthermore, the Northern Yu and the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion have been enemies for generations!"

"We've fought side-by-side in the north for years, with countless deaths and injuries. No matter what, I can't possibly associate myself with Prince Jiang!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the expressions of the officials in the court became strange.

Indeed, it would have been better if Helian Zhaoyue hadn't spoken.

The way he opened his mouth... it looked like he was rushing to cover for Jiang Xiaobai.

Jiang Xiaobai, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but glance at Helian Zhaoyue.

To be honest, this woman's move was really brilliant!

Yesterday at the Imperial College, Helian Zhaoyue publicly expressed her admiration for him.

The officers of the Town Shadow Division saw the two of them in the same bed.

Now... Helian Zhaoyue is taking the initiative to cover for him again.

The more eager you are to distance yourself, the more suspicious you become.

That basin of dirty water was really poured out quite a bit!

At this moment, the leader of the Zhenying Division respectfully said, "Your Majesty, when we received the news and rushed to the Court of State Ceremonial, we saw Prince Jiang and the Princess in the same bed!"

"The princess also addressed Prince Jiang as...Jiang Lang!"

These words immediately caused an uproar, with discussions erupting everywhere.

"snort!"

At this moment, Xiao Jinxuan snorted coldly and looked at Jiang Xiaobai, saying, "Jiang Xiaobai, what do you have to explain?"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai shrugged helplessly and looked at Xiao Jinxuan, saying, "Your Majesty, it was the Princess of Beiyu who secretly drugged me!"

"When I awoke, I was already lying in her bed!"

"I suspect that the princess deliberately used this scheme to frame me for colluding with the Northern Yu, therefore... I implore Your Majesty to see the truth!"

"Then tell me about the princess drugging you..."

Xiao Jinxuan's voice rang out again, his expression still calm as he looked at Jiang Xiaobai and asked, "Is there any clear evidence?"

"have!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, "Miss Tang was also in the carriage at the time, and she was also poisoned by Bei Yu!"

"However, she later escaped!"

"I believe that once Miss Tang wakes up, she will naturally be able to testify for me!"

When Jiang Xiaobai said these things, he did not mention the Eldest Princess.

Indeed, revealing the identity of the eldest princess now will make today's events much clearer.

But if that were the case, then the eldest princess would have completely lost face.

After all, the eldest princess was of noble status, yet she disguised herself as a maid and followed him around, massaging his shoulders and legs.

If this matter is brought up in the imperial court, the princess's reputation will likely be forever tarnished!

"Xiaobai, my daughter has been poisoned?"

Tang Kui's expression changed, and he immediately spoke up.

"Oh, don't worry, Uncle Tang, Miss Tang should be fine!"

Tang Kui visibly breathed a sigh of relief when Jiang Xiaobai spoke.

Helian Zhaoyue glanced at the two of them, then looked up at Xiao Jinxuan and said, "Your Majesty, Prince Jiang is indeed right, I poisoned him!"

"In addition, I did forcibly tie Prince Jiang to the bed to frame him."

"Young Master Jiang is innocent!"

At this point, Helian Zhaoyue cupped her hands towards Xiao Jinxuan and said, "Therefore, Your Majesty, please wait for that Miss Tang!"

"We believe she can testify for us..."