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

The sky gradually brightened.

Inside the Zhenbei Marquis's residence, Jiang Jingxuan walked slowly, followed by two servants from the Marquis's residence.

However, the two servants' expressions clearly showed their rejection.

Although they didn't know exactly what had happened in the imperial court, the fact that Jiang Sanye, who had been dead for ten years, had suddenly returned to take over the Hou Mansion was quite surprising.

Something just doesn't look right!

But Jiang Jingxuan was, after all, a member of the Jiang family, and he carried the Emperor's decree. Even if they were unwilling, they had no choice but to follow him for the time being.

Soon, Jiang Jingxuan arrived at the courtyard where Jiang Jingcheng lived.

Ok?

Jiang Jingxuan suddenly stopped, his gaze falling on the dark, iron lump in the courtyard: "What is this black tube?"

"Reporting to Third Master!"

One of the servants glanced at it and said respectfully, "I heard from the people in the manor that this is for making tea!"

"Making tea?"

Jiang Jingxuan raised an eyebrow slightly, glancing around the cannon twice: "Hmph, my second brother actually uses something this big to brew tea?"

"That's really arrogant!"

That's right. Ordinary people use a teapot at most to brew tea.

Jiang Jingcheng, on the other hand, used such a huge thing to make tea!

Thinking of this, Jiang Jingxuan snorted coldly: "Later, brew a whole tub of it and let me have a taste!"

"yes!"

The two servants responded respectfully.

Jiang Jingxuan nodded in satisfaction, put his hands behind his back, looked around the courtyard, and his brows gradually furrowed.

"Why is it taking so long to gather people for the New Year?"

Just as Jiang Jingxuan finished speaking, a flurry of footsteps suddenly came from outside.

Soon, more than thirty men dressed in black armor strode in from outside the courtyard.

These men were burly and their armor bore many knife marks. As they walked, a murderous aura, as if they had fought their way through the battlefield, swept over you.

Seeing this, Jiang Jingxuan straightened his sleeves.

In his view, the reason why the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion has been able to get to where it is today has never been because of Jiang Jingcheng alone, but also because of these generals who have retired from the northern border.

Once he wins over these people, he will have established a firm foothold!

Just as Jiang Jingxuan was about to speak, he thought of this.

But suddenly, a man in black armor at the front rushed forward, raised his hand, and punched him hard in the face!

Ok?

Jiang Jingxuan was clearly stunned for a moment, but his reaction was equally quick, and he raised his hand to block.

But at that moment, the remaining thirty-odd people also started to move.

"Hmph, where did this scoundrel come from, daring to impersonate Third Master Jiang of our Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion!"

"That's right, our Third Master died a heroic death in the Northern Frontier long ago. He shouldn't have bothered to do his research before impersonating someone else!"

"With your character, you think you're worthy?!"

boom!

Just as Jiang Jingxuan blocked a punch from the front, he was kicked hard in the back, and staggered forward a few steps.

Before he could even regain his footing, another punch landed on his face.

More than thirty people rushed forward and surrounded Jiang Jingxuan.

Fists and slaps... kept raining down on Jiang Jingxuan.

"Brothers, please make way! I beg you, let me kick it too!"

"Damn it, you've kicked me three times already, isn't that enough? Let me do it, I haven't washed my feet in a year!!"

For a moment, the courtyard was filled with angry curses and the sounds of fists and feet falling.

Although Jiang Jingxuan was not weak, he was momentarily stunned by the attack on more than thirty former generals of the Zhenbei Army.

"Stop! Everyone, stop!"

Looking behind them, Zhang Xinnian glanced around for a moment before rushing over, his face full of anxiety: "Brothers, this...this really is Third Master Jiang!"

Zhang Xinnian shouted as he squeezed into the crowd, then gritted his teeth and kicked Jiang Jingxuan twice.

After a while, the thirty-odd people reluctantly stepped aside.

Looking at Jiang Jingxuan again, his once handsome face was now bruised and swollen.

"You...you all..."

Jiang Jingxuan wiped the blood from his nose, his face darkening as he looked at the crowd before him: "How dare you!"

"Third Master, please calm down!"

Zhang Xinnian approached Jiang Jingxuan and respectfully said, "They heard you were back, so naturally they don't believe it!"

"Don't you have His Majesty's edict? Quickly, take it out and let them have a good look at it!"

"right!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingxuan remembered the imperial edict. He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and took the edict out of his pocket.

"Look carefully, everyone! This is a personal edict from His Majesty!"

"Huh, it really is His Majesty's edict!"

"Is this really Third Master?"

More than thirty people crowded forward to take a look, their expressions immediately turning to shock. Finally, they all bowed respectfully to Jiang Jingxuan, saying, "We greet Third Master!"

Seeing that these people had finally calmed down, Jiang Jingxuan's expression softened somewhat.

After carefully putting the imperial edict away, Jiang Jingxuan coldly glanced at everyone and said, "Hmph, I summoned you all here because I have something to announce!"

"My second brother, Jiang Jingcheng, has been temporarily detained by His Majesty!"

"From this day forward, the Zhenbei Marquis's residence will be temporarily under my control, Jiang Jingxuan!"

"Did you all... hear me clearly?"

"yes!"

More than thirty people responded at the same time, but their brows were all slightly furrowed.

After a moment, one of the men spoke up: "Third Master, why was the Marquis imprisoned by His Majesty?"

"this……"

Jiang Jingxuan paused slightly, then said, "The matter is still under investigation, but don't worry, I will definitely find a way to rescue my second brother as soon as possible!"

Yes, he had to keep these generals calm and at least give them some hope.

"Thank you, Third Master!"

The group bowed again.

"Alright, you all should go back and prepare!"

Jiang Jingxuan nodded in satisfaction: "I will personally inspect the Jiang family's military camp in the next two days!"

Upon hearing this, the thirty-odd people respectfully responded again, turned around, and left the courtyard.

Zhang Xinnian remained where he was, looking at Jiang Jingxuan with concern, and asked, "Third Master, are you alright?"

As he spoke, Zhang Xinnian couldn't help but curse inwardly.

That bastard is really tough!

That's right! After being kicked by more than thirty people for so long, Jiang Jingxuan was still able to stand and talk!

"fine!"

Jiang Jingxuan frowned and waved his hand: "Come with me to the main hall, I have some questions for you!"

After saying that, Jiang Jingxuan walked outside with a cold face.

Zhang Xinnian watched Jiang Jingxuan's retreating figure, spat on the ground, and then followed him.

……

at the same time.

Inside the prison, a jailer approached carrying two sumptuous meals.

"My lord, the heir apparent!"

The jailer placed the food under the cell door and said respectfully, "Have some breakfast first!"

After saying this, the jailer bowed and turned to leave.

Jiang Jingcheng glanced at the food and reached out to take it over.

But as soon as he lifted the lid, Jiang Xiaobai raised his hand to stop him: "Father, don't eat!"

"What's wrong!"

Jiang Jingcheng paused, then smiled faintly: "You're worried someone might poison the food?"

"Don't worry, we've only just been locked up. Who would dare to poison me in prison?"

"Well, nothing is ever impossible!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, "Let's be careful!"

Indeed, if the father and son were to die in prison, countless people would be overjoyed.

Especially now that Jiang Jingxuan has just taken over the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion.

If they were gone, wouldn't it be much easier for this uncle to get things done?

After listening, Jiang Jingcheng frowned and thought for a moment, then finally put the food back: "Okay, whatever you say!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and leaned back against the wall, but just then, his nose twitched slightly.

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai glanced outside the prison, a smile gradually spreading across his face. "Father, can you smell anything?"

"fragrance?"

Jiang Jingcheng looked puzzled and glanced at the food: "Does the food smell good?"

"No!"

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head, his smile deepening. "It's a woman's scent!"

"Heh, she must have come by... glanced at us, and then left!"

"what?"

Jiang Jingcheng looked at Jiang Xiaobai in surprise: "Who?"