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

Dawn was breaking.

At this moment, a carriage was ready at the gate of the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence.

Zhang Xinnian stood beside them and escorted Tang Kui and the others out.

"General Tang!"

Zhang Xinnian glanced at the carriage, then respectfully bowed to Tang Kui, saying, "I entrust my wife to you!"

Don't worry!

Tang Kui nodded slightly, then looked at Zhang Xinnian and said, "Are you sure you don't want to come with me?"

"No!"

Zhang Xinnian shook his head and said, "I'll stay and gather information for the Marquis and the Heir Apparent!"

"In case we discover something useful, perhaps... we can even help the Marquis and the Heir Apparent!"

Although he wasn't as smart as Jiang Xiaobai, he had learned a lot from following Jiang Xiaobai for so long.

Jiang Jingxuan's sudden return will inevitably lead to something.

If he goes with them, there will be no one keeping an eye on things in the Marquis's residence.

"So be it!"

Tang Kui pondered for a moment, then ultimately didn't continue trying to persuade him: "However, be careful yourself!"

"I'm not good at anything else!"

Zhang Xinnian said, "He's got a pretty tough life!"

After hearing this, Tang Kui patted Zhang Xinnian on the shoulder, sighed in admiration, and then turned and got into the carriage.

Soon, as the coachman waved the reins, the carriage slowly drove away from the Zhenbei Marquis's residence.

Zhang Xinnian stood at the door, watching the carriage gradually disappear into the distance, before turning around and returning to the Marquis's residence.

Inside the carriage at this moment.

Tang Kui sat to one side, looking at Shen Yun across from him whose eyes were slightly red, and comforted her, "Sister-in-law, don't worry about my brother and Xiao Bai!"

"Although this matter seems troublesome, His Majesty only ordered a thorough investigation; he didn't directly convict anyone!"

"I'm sure they'll be released soon!"

"Um!"

Shen Yun nodded gently, but her face was still full of worry.

She had already heard the general outline of what had happened from Tang Kui.

Jiang Jingcheng was falsely accused of colluding with the Northern Yu, and Jiang Xiaobai was also found lying with the princess of the Northern Yu.

But how could she not worry about something so big?

Seeing Shen Yun's state, Tang Kui opened his mouth, about to continue comforting her, when a soft hum suddenly came from the side.

Ok?

Tang Kui turned his head and saw Tang Ningshuang leaning against the other side of the carriage, her brows furrowing slightly as she slowly opened her eyes.

Tang Ningshuang had just woken up when she sat up.

But when she saw Tang Kui and Shen Yun, her expression froze for a moment: "Father? Madam Jiang?"

As she spoke, Tang Ningshuang suddenly remembered something and asked urgently, "Where's Jiang Xiaobai?"

Tang Kui, seeing that his daughter had just woken up and her first question was about Jiang Xiaobai, was taken aback for a moment, then sighed and said, "Xiaobai has been temporarily imprisoned by His Majesty!"

"What?"

Tang Ningshuang's expression changed instantly. She lifted the carriage curtain and prepared to rush outside: "I'm going to save him!"

"return!"

Tang Kui grabbed Tang Ningshuang's arm and forcefully pulled her back: "Save her? How do you plan to save her?"

"You little rascal, you're not planning a prison break, are you?"

"Father, Jiang Xiaobai was framed!"

Tang Ningshuang said anxiously, "It was Helian Zhaoyue who poisoned us, that's why Jiang Xiaobai was taken away by her!"

"I'll go and explain things to His Majesty!"

"It's no use!"

Tang Kui frowned deeply: "Jiang Xiaobai has already said this in court, and he even mentioned you as a witness!"

"Then why did Your Majesty still imprison him?"

Tang Ningshuang asked, puzzled.

"Because... Helian Zhaoyue admitted it herself!"

Tang Kui sighed.

"what?"

Tang Ningshuang's mouth opened slightly, her face full of doubt: "Why would Helian Zhaoyue say that?"

"This...my daughter doesn't understand!"

Logically speaking, if Helian Zhaoyue really wanted to frame Jiang Xiaobai, shouldn't she have cleared herself of all the blame?

Why did they take the initiative to admit it?

If he admitted it, why would Jiang Xiaobai still be imprisoned?

"Oh, you're still young, aren't you!"

Seeing Tang Ningshuang's puzzled look, Tang Kui explained, "Helian Zhaoyue is the daughter of the King of Beiyu, and Beiyu and the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion are sworn enemies!"

"The more she defends Jiang Xiaobai and speaks up for the Jiang family, the more others will think there's really something going on between them!"

"This...this woman is truly cunning!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ningshuang instantly understood, her face turning icy cold. She gritted her teeth and said, "I'll go kill her!"

"You little rascal!"

Tang Kui gave a wry smile and said, "Can you calm down first?"

"But……"

"There's no 'but' about it!"

Tang Kui interrupted, "Jiang Xiaobai and your Uncle Jiang are only temporarily detained; this matter requires further consideration!"

"Besides, the poison in your body hasn't been completely neutralized yet. Even if you went, what could you do?"

After hearing this, Tang Ningshuang felt her strength had not yet recovered, and in the end, she could only reluctantly agree.

Shortly after their carriage left, another carriage slowly pulled up in front of the Zhenbei Marquis's residence along the long street.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and a middle-aged figure stepped out.

This man, with a tuft of beard on his chin and dressed in brocade robes, was none other than Jiang Jingxuan!

After Jiang Jingxuan steadied himself, he raised his head and looked at the plaque above the Zhenbei Marquis's residence, his eyes filled with a touch of emotion.

"Hehe, although the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion still bears the surname Jiang... from this day forward, it belongs to me, Jiang Jingxuan!"

Just as he finished speaking, Jiang Jingxuan suddenly sensed something and his gaze turned coldly towards the entrance. He frowned and said, "Who's there!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a figure slowly walked out from behind the door.

"Little Zhang Xinnian!"

Zhang Xinnian came outside, glanced at Jiang Jingxuan, and asked with a puzzled expression, "May I ask who you are...?"

"oh!"

Jiang Jingxuan said calmly, "My name is Jiang Jingxuan!"

"Jiang Jingxuan?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xinnian's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with shock: "You... could you be the Marquis's younger brother? Third Master?!"

"nonsense!"

Jiang Jingxuan nodded, raised his hand, took out the imperial edict, and handed it to Zhang Xinnian, saying, "This is His Majesty's edict; it can't be faked!"

"what?"

Zhang Xinnian opened the edict, glanced at it, and returned it with an incredulous expression: "But I remember the Marquis saying that you, Third Master, were already dead in the northern border battle, weren't you?"

"Hmph, of course I have a way to survive!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingxuan snorted coldly.

"I see!"

Zhang Xinnian's face immediately lit up with joy: "It's wonderful that Third Master survived!"

"However, the Marquis went to court today. He will surely be happy to know that you have returned!"

"Yeah?"

As Jiang Jingxuan responded, he glanced at Zhang Xinnian.

This person seems rather simple-minded; he could be put to good use.

Thinking of this, Jiang Jingxuan looked at Zhang Xinnian and asked, "What's your name?"

"Reporting to Third Master, this humble servant is Zhang Xinnian!"

Zhang Xinnian respectfully replied, "I used to be a commander of a thousand men in the Northern Border!"

"Not bad, to climb to the position of commander of a thousand households, you've got some skill!"

Jiang Jingxuan nodded in satisfaction: "Go and summon all the people with more than a hundred households in the Marquis's residence. I have something to announce!"

"yes!"

Zhang Xinnian responded respectfully.

Once Jiang Jingxuan had completely entered the Marquis's residence, the respect on Zhang Xinnian's face vanished instantly, and he spat fiercely on the ground.

"Bah! That scoundrel who framed the Marquis and his son, does he really think he's the Third Master?"

As he spoke, Zhang Xinnian gritted his teeth, his face full of anger: "The convener, is that it?"

"Just you wait, wait until I gather my men... I'll beat you up first!!"

"Avenge my young master!!"