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

"Ha ha!"

Upon hearing Tang Ningshuang's words, Tang Kui burst into laughter twice: "See, my daughter still won't admit it!"

"Father, I...I'm not talking to you anymore!"

Tang Ningshuang glared at Tang Kui, her face showing unease, then turned and stepped into the carriage first.

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but smile when he saw this.

Then he turned to Li Bingzhang and Li Zhiwei and said, "Father-in-law, Wei'er, we'll head back now!"

"Um!"

Li Bingzhang nodded slightly and said, "Get some rest when you get back!"

Jiang Xiaobai and Jiang Jingcheng spent the night in prison, so they must not have rested well.

Jiang Xiaobai responded, his gaze falling on Li Zhiwei. He raised his hand and gently pinched her veiled face.

Li Zhiwei blushed slightly, but did not flinch; she simply glared at Jiang Xiaobai.

"Let's go!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled, then turned around and followed Li Bingzhang and the others into the carriage.

As the coachman waved the reins, the carriage slowly moved away.

Li Zhiwei stood at the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence, watching the carriage drive away before following Li Bingzhang back inside.

on the way back.

Tang Kui was unaware of what had happened in court since he hadn't attended the morning court session, so he kept asking questions along the way.

Jiang Jingcheng didn't hide anything and gave a general account of what had happened.

"good!"

When Tang Kui heard that Jiang Jingxuan had been imprisoned, he couldn't help but slap his thigh: "That bastard deserves to be locked up!"

With a look of satisfaction, Tang Kui said, "To be honest, I knew he wasn't a good person back then!"

"I never imagined that after ten years in Beiyu, he'd come back even worse!"

Jiang Jingcheng's expression turned somewhat unpleasant as he listened.

The fact that the Jiang family produced Jiang Jingxuan is indeed a stain on their reputation.

Tang Kui naturally noticed Jiang Jingcheng's expression, coughed lightly, and did not continue to mention Jiang Jingxuan, but instead focused his gaze on Jiang Xiaobai.

"Xiao Bai, your plan this time was really brilliant!"

A clever scheme not only cleared the Jiang family's name but also elevated the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion to the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion.

Such a brilliant plan is truly astonishing.

"Uncle Tang, you flatter me!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai smiled modestly and said, "It's just a small-scale operation!"

"Haha, 30,000 soldiers have stormed into the palace!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Kui couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter: "This is no small matter!"

As they were talking, Tang Kui changed the subject again and started chatting with Jiang Jingcheng.

Unbeknownst to them, the carriage had returned to the Zhenbei Marquis's residence.

At this moment, a figure was already waiting outside the mansion gate; it was Zhang Xinnian!

When Zhang Xinnian saw the carriage approaching, he greeted it with a smile.

As Jiang Jingcheng and the others alighted from the carriage, Zhang Xinnian immediately greeted them respectfully: "Greetings, Lord Marquis; Greetings, Madam; Greetings, Heir Apparent!"

"hehe!"

Jiang Xiaobai listened, then walked over to Zhang Xinnian and patted him on the shoulder: "You did a good job this time!"

That's right, that esteemed master from the lakeside pavilion should know Zhang Xinnian, as he has always been by his side.

Therefore, the most important task will inevitably be entrusted to Zhang Xinnian.

And Zhang Xinnian certainly did not disappoint him.

Whether it was taking Jiang Jingxuan to the barracks or later sending 30,000 soldiers into the palace, everything was done very well.

"Hey!"

After hearing this, Zhang Xinnian scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed: "It's all thanks to the young master's excellent upbringing!"

"This kid is really good!"

At this moment, Tang Kui walked down from behind, looked at Zhang Xinnian, and also sighed in admiration.

He had previously asked Zhang Xinnian to go to the Tang residence, but Zhang Xinnian chose to stay at the Marquis's residence in order to gather information.

That courage and loyalty alone deserve praise.

Upon hearing Tang Kui's words, Zhang Xinnian immediately bowed respectfully to Tang Kui.

Tang Kui nodded slightly, then looked at Jiang Jingcheng and said, "Alright, brother, I still have some matters to attend to at my residence, so I won't stay any longer!"

"good!"

Jiang Jingcheng nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for your hard work this time too!"

"What are you saying, brother!"

Tang Kui waved his hand, turned around, and got back into the carriage.

However, as soon as he sat down, Tang Kui seemed to remember something, so he lifted the curtain and looked at Tang Ningshuang standing below.

"Daughter, continue to protect Xiaobai. Also..."

Tang Kui paused slightly before saying, "Remember to get some rest tonight; you haven't slept a wink yet!"

"father!"

Tang Ningshuang's expression changed, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "You should leave right now!"

"well!"

Seeing Tang Ningshuang's expression, Tang Kui smiled helplessly and ordered the coachman to drive away.

Watching the carriage gradually disappear into the distance, Tang Ningshuang awkwardly withdrew her gaze.

Jiang Xiaobai stood to the side, a smile on his face, and glanced at Tang Ningshuang.

Upon noticing this, Tang Ningshuang glared back coldly: "What are you looking at!"

"N-nothing!"

Jiang Xiaobai responded without daring to say anything, and followed Jiang Jingcheng and the others into the mansion.

Night falls.

Jiang Jingcheng specially asked the kitchen to prepare a large table of food.

After all, they had been starving in the prison for a whole day.

During this time, Jiang Xiaobai didn't stand on ceremony and started eating heartily.

After all, being hungry all day is not a pleasant experience.

Jiang Xiaobai finally felt comfortable after eating and drinking his fill.

After sitting for a while, Jiang Xiaobai led Tang Ningshuang towards his courtyard.

As soon as Jiang Xiaobai arrived outside the courtyard, he saw Zhang Xinnian waiting there.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai was about to speak, he noticed Zhang Xinnian pointing inside and saying in a low voice, "Young Master, she... is here again!"

"Who?"

Jiang Xiaobai was clearly taken aback, then followed Zhang Xinnian's gaze and looked into the courtyard.

A figure wearing a straw hat was standing there quietly.

Who else could it be but the eldest princess?

Jiang Xiaobai's expression suddenly became strange.

After this incident, he thought that the woman would no longer pretend to be a deaf-mute maid.

Unexpectedly, they came back again!

Although Jiang Xiaobai was puzzled, he didn't point it out and led Tang Ningshuang into the courtyard.

As they closed the distance, Jiang Xiaobai cleared his throat and looked at Tang Ningshuang, saying, "Miss Tang, you really have to thank them properly this time!"

"I never expected that the deaf-mute maidservant by the princess's side would actually be such a skilled fighter! I've struck gold!"

"Indeed...that's right!"

Tang Ningshuang glanced at the Princess and responded softly.

When they came closer, Jiang Xiaobai gently patted the princess on the shoulder and gave her a thumbs up in praise.

The princess's gaze flickered slightly upon seeing Jiang Xiaobai's gesture, and she nodded gently.

"Alright, everyone's tired. Let's get some rest today!"

Jiang Xiaobai didn't tease her any further. He stretched and walked into the room, saying, "Tomorrow morning, we'll go to the Court of State Ceremonial!"

"Let's have a proper chat with that princess again!!"