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

"A big show?"

Hearing Jiang Xiaobai say this, Jiang Jingcheng's face once again showed curiosity: "Then tell me, specifically... what kind of big show is it?"

That's right, he really wants to know what Jiang Xiaobai has planned!

"Hey, Dad... this play is only interesting if you see it live!"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Jiang Jingcheng and said, "If Father knew beforehand, it would be less interesting!"

"You brat!!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingcheng glared at Jiang Xiaobai with annoyance: "Trying to keep me in suspense, huh? You're doing it to me now!"

"Fine, then I'll wait and see what kind of show you'll put on for me tomorrow!"

After saying that, Jiang Jingcheng leaned against the wall, preparing to rest for a while, but as soon as he closed his eyes, his stomach rumbled again.

Jiang Jingcheng frowned immediately.

That's right. They hadn't eaten all day, and they had just expended a lot of energy dealing with those men in black.

Now, let alone sleeping, Jiang Jingcheng feels like his chest is almost touching his back!

"Father, please bear with it a little longer!"

Jiang Xiaobai heard the voice too, and said while suppressing a laugh, "Eat more after we leave tomorrow!"

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai's lips suddenly curled up: "How about I recite a long tongue twister for you now to whet your appetite?"

"What is a rapid-fire delivery?"

Jiang Jingcheng looked puzzled.

This was the first time he had heard this term before.

"Oh, then listen carefully!"

Jiang Xiaobai cleared his throat and said, "Father, after we go out, I'll treat you to a meal..."

"Steamed lamb, steamed bear's paw, steamed deer tail, roast duck, roast chicken, roast goose, braised pork, braised duck, soy sauce chicken..."

"stop!"

Jiang Jingcheng swallowed hard, interrupting Jiang Xiaobai, "Don't...don't say anymore!"

"The more you talk, the hungrier I get!"

"Ha ha!"

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but burst into laughter when he saw Jiang Jingcheng swallowing.

That's right, Jiang Jingcheng's mind is probably filled with nothing but food right now!

After the laughter subsided and the prison fell silent, Jiang Xiaobai's expression turned serious: "Father, I have another piece of news!"

"I wonder, would you like to hear it?"

"What news?"

Jiang Jingcheng looked up, his expression filled with doubt.

"My eldest brother and second eldest brother..."

Jiang Xiaobai paused slightly before slowly saying, "They might not be dead!"

Ok?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingcheng visibly trembled, then looked at Jiang Xiaobai in disbelief: "Xiaobai, this kind of thing is no joke!!"

After Jiang Yunce and Jiang Linquan died in battle, the entire Jiang family suffered a great blow.

Shen Yun, in particular, always put on a brave face, but she would secretly shed tears every time she mentioned her two sons.

Now... Jiang Xiaobai suddenly says that the eldest and second eldest brothers might not be dead?

"I'm not making this up!"

Jiang Xiaobai didn't hide anything and told him everything Helian Zhaoyue had told him in the royal garden.

"So the people of Beiyu went out of their way to search, but they couldn't find the bodies of the eldest and second eldest brothers?!"

Jiang Jingcheng's eyes lit up immediately.

"yes!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly: "Bei Yu sent many people to search the bottom of the cliff, but they only found a few soldiers' corpses, not my eldest brother and second brother!!"

"If that's really the case..."

Jiang Jingcheng's breathing became heavier as he listened: "Is it really possible that the eldest and second eldest brothers are still alive?"

The eldest and second eldest brothers have practiced martial arts since childhood and are quite skilled.

If you jump off a snow cliff and encounter snow or are blocked by trees, there is indeed a chance of survival!

"Yes, but those snow-capped mountains stretch endlessly, and the environment is harsh!"

Jiang Xiaobai sighed and said, "Even if they survived, getting out of there wouldn't be so easy!"

"besides……"

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai frowned deeply: "If my eldest and second brothers are still alive, why haven't they returned in these past three years?"

Yes, this is what he can't understand the most.

If the two have recovered, they would definitely try to contact the Jiang family.

"That's absolutely true!"

Jiang Jingcheng nodded slightly.

"Unless... they're trapped somewhere!"

Jiang Xiaobai continued, "Or perhaps for some reason, they simply can't come back. In any case, now that we have the chance, we must investigate thoroughly!"

"Yes, yes, we must investigate!!"

Jiang Jingcheng nodded repeatedly, his eyes already reddening, and his hands on his knees trembling slightly.

It's been three years!

He always believed that his two sons had died in battle.

Now that he suddenly learned there was still a glimmer of hope, how could he not be excited?

After a moment, Jiang Jingcheng seemed to remember something and looked at Jiang Xiaobai, saying, "By the way, Xiaobai, don't tell your mother about this for now!"

"I know!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded gently.

The fact that no bodies have been found does not prove that the two people are definitely alive.

If the news is told to Shen Yun now, rekindling her hope, only to discover in the end that the two of them are truly dead...

That kind of blow, her mother probably couldn't bear!

Jiang Jingcheng took a deep breath, said nothing more, leaned back against the wall, and closed his eyes.

But not long after, Jiang Jingcheng couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Although the two are still in jail.

But for him, this news was even more exciting than being released!

……

The night grew deeper.

At the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence, a carriage slowly came to a stop.

The carriage curtain was lifted, and Li Bingzhang stepped down from the carriage, his brows furrowed and his face extremely somber.

Yes, he went to see Zeng Lu.

But the result wasn't very good!

Although Zeng Lu was over sixty years old, he was very intelligent.

At first, he only inquired indirectly about calligraphy and imitation.

No matter how he tried to probe, Zeng Lu would casually brush the topic aside, giving him no chance at all.

In the end, Li Bingzhang had no choice but to lay the matter bare.

However, even after listening to the recording, he still refused to admit that it was related to the secret letter. No matter what he said, he only ever said one thing.

The secret letter...it wasn't written by him!!

"master!"

Old Xin stepped down from the carriage and looked at Li Bingzhang, saying, "If Lord Zeng remains silent, this matter will be difficult to investigate!"

As he spoke, Old Master Xin paused slightly, "Later today, this old servant will personally go to the Zeng residence to see if we can find any evidence in his study!"

"If it really doesn't work out..."

Old Master Xin's eyes flashed with coldness as he said, "This old servant will bring Zeng Lu back directly and find a way to pry him out of it!"

"No need!"

Li Bingzhang gently shook his head.

At this point, if Zeng Lu were forcibly brought back, it might alert the enemy if the news got out.

He might even be accused of forcing a Hanlin Academy scholar to give false testimony in order to save Jiang Jingcheng.

"I could sense it, but Zeng Lu didn't say anything!"

Li Bingzhang frowned deeply: "It's probably because he's worried about that kid Zeng Qingchi!"

"So, if we want Zeng Lu to talk, we might have to start with Zeng Qingchi!"

At this point, Li Bingzhang sighed, "Let's find Zeng Qingchi. I'll talk to that kid first!"

"yes!"

Mr. Xin responded respectfully.

Li Bingzhang did not linger and prepared to return home.

But just then, Old Xin suddenly stopped, his brows furrowing slightly as he looked into the distance: "Who?"

Upon hearing this, Li Bingzhang also raised his head.

From around the street corner, a woman holding a long sword slowly walked out.

"Minister Li, my master sent me to inform you!"

The woman approached the two men and bowed respectfully: "Regarding the secret letter... there's no need to investigate further!"

Ok?

Upon hearing this, Li Bingzhang's expression immediately showed surprise: "Your master is the Eldest Princess?"

"yes!"

The woman responded respectfully.

"That……"

Li Bingzhang frowned even deeper: "Why is an investigation unnecessary?"

Indeed, the key to breaking the deadlock now lies in the secret letter.

If it can be proven that the secret letter was forged, then Jiang Jingcheng's charge of treason cannot be substantiated.

Now, the eldest princess is telling him to stop. What does that mean?

"The master said..."

The woman paused slightly: "Tomorrow, Prime Minister Li will naturally find out!"

After speaking, the woman bowed again, turned around, and quickly disappeared at the end of the street.

Li Bingzhang stood there, his expression full of confusion.

After pondering for a long time, Li Bingzhang still couldn't come up with a solution.

Finally, Li Bingzhang sighed and led Old Master Xin into the Prime Minister's residence...