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

"Um?!"

Jiang Xiaobai turned his head and looked at Helian Zhaoyue in shock.

This woman is indeed ruthless; she took advantage of his connections and climbed up the ladder.

This left him speechless.

Even if Tang Ningshuang were to come and testify, it would likely still raise suspicions.

When Helian Zhaoyue saw Jiang Xiaobai's expression, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and a hint of mockery flashed across her face.

"Hmph, I can't just listen to your side of the story!"

Xiao Jinxuan snorted coldly, raised his head, and said, "Bring Jiang Jingxuan up here!"

River View Pavilion?

Upon hearing this name, the officials present were all stunned.

Didn't Jiang Jingxuan die on the northern battlefield ten years ago?

Could it be just someone with the same name?

Jiang Jingcheng stood in the front row, his face instantly darkening.

Just as everyone was filled with doubt, footsteps came from outside the hall, and a middle-aged man slowly walked in.

This man had a tuft of beard on his chin, and his appearance was dignified and respectable.

"This...this is unbelievable! It really is Jiang Jingxuan!"

"He's still alive?!"

"What exactly happened ten years ago?!"

Immediately, the officials in the court began to discuss the matter, each with an expression of disbelief.

When news of Jiang Jingxuan's death in battle reached the Zhenbei Marquis's residence, a memorial tablet was erected for him.

Now, a person who should have died ten years ago is standing alive and well in front of them again.

How could anyone not be shocked by this?

Upon seeing Jiang Jingxuan, Li Bingzhang's expression changed slightly, and he then glanced in the direction of Jiang Jingcheng.

You could tell from Jiang Jingcheng's gloomy face.

Jiang Jingcheng was clearly aware of this matter!

That old scoundrel!

Such a big thing, and I've never mentioned it to him even once!

This caught even him somewhat off guard.

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Jiang Jingxuan calmly as well.

After all, Helian Zhaoyue had already told him what had happened.

Soon, Jiang Jingxuan arrived at the center of the court and bowed respectfully to Xiao Jinxuan: "Jiang Jingxuan of the Marquis of Zhenbei pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

"No need for formalities!"

Xiao Jinxuan raised his hand, his expression extremely cold: "The news of treason was sent to me by you!"

"Now that all the officials are present, you shall speak plainly what you know!"

At this point, Xiao Jinxuan paused, "Besides... didn't you die in the Northern Border ten years ago?"

"Why are you still alive? I need an explanation for this!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Jiang Jingxuan straightened up and slowly said, "I did not die in battle ten years ago in the Northern Border!"

"Instead... he was betrayed by my elder brother, Jiang Jingcheng!"

As he spoke, Jiang Jingxuan gave Jiang Jingcheng a cold look.

What?

An uproar immediately erupted in the court.

Jiang Jingcheng sold his own younger brother?

What's going on?

Tang Kui frowned deeply as he listened, giving Jiang Jingxuan a cold look.

He and Jiang Jingcheng had known each other for many years. Although his older brother had a bad temper and acted ruthlessly, he would never betray his own brother.

Jiang Jingxuan's words from the very beginning clearly indicate that he had ill intentions!

Jiang Jingcheng didn't speak, but just stared coldly at Jiang Jingxuan.

"Back then, I was trapped in a deadly situation, and all the soldiers around me died in battle!"

Jiang Jingxuan withdrew his gaze and looked at Xiao Jinxuan, continuing, "I had no choice but to escape into the territory of Beiyu by sheer luck."

"Over the years, I have lived in anonymity, struggling and enduring countless humiliations in Beiyu, finally earning their trust with great difficulty!"

At this point, Jiang Jingxuan's face showed a hint of grief and indignation: "However, although I am in Beiyu, I have never forgotten that I am a citizen of Dahua!"

"Over the years, I have been secretly gathering intelligence on Beiyu!"

"It wasn't until this mission into Great Hua that I finally found a chance to slip away and deliver the message to His Majesty!"

Jiang Xiaobai chuckled twice as he listened.

I must say, this story is quite well-crafted!

Betraying the Jiang family and joining Beiyu, now in Jiang Jingxuan's mouth, has become a story of enduring humiliation and infiltrating the enemy country.

And once they went into hiding, it lasted for a full ten years.

This... if it were someone who didn't know the truth, they would probably be moved by it!

"Gathering intelligence?"

Xiao Jinxuan looked at Jiang Jingxuan and slowly asked, "So, what did you collect this time?"

"Return to your majesty!"

Jiang Jingxuan paused slightly: "I have gathered a great deal of information!"

"Among them... the most important is the secret correspondence between my elder brother, Jiang Jingcheng, and Bei Yu!"

"Secret message?"

The court was completely silent, and all the officials looked at Jiang Jingcheng in disbelief.

If this is true, then it's a very serious matter!

The Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion commands an army of 800,000 in the northern border. If Jiang Jingcheng and Beiyu collude in any way...

The consequences would be unimaginable!

"These……"

Jiang Jingxuan reached into his robes and pulled out several secret letters: "These are the evidence I risked my life to retrieve from Beiyu!"

Just as Jiang Jingxuan was about to hand it over, Helian Zhaoyue suddenly rushed forward and grabbed the secret letter.

But at the crucial moment, they were forcibly stopped by the people of the Town Shadow Division.

"You traitorous wretch!"

Helian Zhaoyue exclaimed in shock and anger, looking at Jiang Jingxuan in disbelief: "Hasn't Beiyu treated you well all these years?"

"Hmph, no wonder you suddenly disappeared as soon as you arrived in Dahua!"

"I never expected you to be Jiang Jingxuan. I should have realized your identity much sooner!"

"Alright!"

Xiao Jinxuan spoke calmly, interrupting Helian Zhaoyue, and then raised his hand to gesture.

Seeing this, Eunuch Gao stepped down from Xiao Jinxuan's side, came to Jiang Jingxuan, and took the secret letters from him.

After Eunuch Gao returned, Xiao Jinxuan took the secret letters and opened them one by one to read them.

In just a moment, Xiao Jinxuan's expression turned noticeably gloomy.

"Jiang Jingcheng!"

Xiao Jinxuan raised his head, his gaze falling on Jiang Jingcheng: "How do you intend to explain these secret letters?"

"Oh, I have been wronged!"

Jiang Jingcheng stood there, his expression still calm.

"Injustice?"

Xiao Jinxuan coldly stared at Jiang Jingcheng: "Then tell me, Jiang Jingxuan is clearly still alive, why did you claim to the public that he had died in battle!"

"And also, these secret letters..."

Xiao Jinxuan picked up one of the letters, his voice even colder: "Dare you say this isn't your handwriting?"

After saying that, Xiao Jinxuan raised his hand and flicked it.

Several secret letters fell from the high platform and scattered at Jiang Jingcheng's feet.

Jiang Jingcheng didn't say anything, but bent down and picked up one of the letters.

After glancing at it briefly, his brows furrowed deeply.

The handwriting is indeed extremely similar to his!

Even some of his writing habits were imitated exactly.

Just then, Meng Xiutang bent down, picked up a secret letter from the ground, opened it, read it for a moment, and then a cold smile appeared on his face.

"Lord Jiang, your methods are truly impressive. You always preach loyalty to the emperor and serving the country in court, but who would have thought..."

"Secretly, however, he has been secretly having an affair with Bei Yu..."

"No wonder the North is always short of silver!"