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

"..."

Hearing Zhang Xinnian's words, Jiang Xiaobai was both amused and exasperated, and asked, "It smells good already?"

"Heh, this is just the initial taste; the flavor is still a bit weak!"

"Let it sit for a few more days, then filter it thoroughly; the aroma will be even better!"

After speaking, Jiang Xiaobai's expression showed a hint of anticipation.

Once the perfume can be made, the rest will be simple.

For filtering and purifying these things, we can simply order another batch of equipment from Tianjilou.

When the time comes, flower petals go in, perfume comes out, and mass production won't be a problem.

A perfume balm, right?

Xiao Qingxiu is showing off, isn't he?

Once this thing is released, all perfumes and fragrances will have to take a backseat!

That evening.

Jiang Xiaobai had just finished dinner and returned to his room when he heard footsteps outside.

Immediately afterwards, the door opened, and Jiang Jingcheng walked in with a sullen face.

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai looked up and frowned slightly.

Judging from Jiang Jingcheng's expression, it was clear that this was not a good thing.

Moreover, Jiang Xiaobai quickly guessed the answer, so before Jiang Jingcheng could speak, he took the initiative to ask, "Father, is my uncle... dead?"

"what?"

Jiang Jingcheng was immediately taken aback, looking at Jiang Xiaobai and saying, "You could guess that?"

"It's not difficult!"

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head, his gaze turning slightly cold, and said, "If I were the one behind this, I wouldn't let Uncle live, no matter the cost!"

"But... but it's a bit of a pity that your uncle died!"

Jiang Jingcheng sighed and explained, "I heard that your uncle vomited blood and fell into a coma yesterday, and hasn't woken up since!"

"Today, when the people from the Dali Temple went to perform the substitution, they discovered that your uncle had already died from poisoning!"

"Hmph, at least he died easily!"

Jiang Xiaobai frowned and said, "However, there's nothing to regret!"

"Because... even if we interrogate them, we might not be able to get anything out of them!"

That's right. This time, Jiang Jingxuan plotted against them, but ended up being outsmarted and ending up in jail.

One can imagine the resentment Jiang Jingxuan harbored towards them.

Under such circumstances, Jiang Jingxuan would not easily reveal anything, no matter what it was.

Shaking his head, Jiang Xiaobai continued, "Furthermore, if I'm not mistaken, Zhao Bintian... hehe, she's probably already escaped!"

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai's expression was somewhat sarcastic.

"Not yet, any specific details?"

Jiang Jingcheng shook his head, somewhat hesitant: "Xiaobai, I'm thinking about your uncle... he's already dead, should we..."

"Father!"

Jiang Xiaobai roughly guessed what Jiang Jingcheng was about to say and said bluntly, "Although my uncle's surname is Jiang, in my opinion, he is no longer a member of the Jiang family!"

"This kind of person is no longer worthy of being enshrined in our Jiang family ancestral hall!"

"Well... fine then!"

Jiang Jingcheng finally sighed, nodded, and walked outside.

Jiang Xiaobai frowned as he watched the door close again.

Although he had a general idea and premonition, he was still somewhat unhappy to learn that Jiang Jingxuan was really dead!

Shaking his head, Jiang Xiaobai finally stopped thinking about it, stretched, wrote down a few lines of his masterpiece, and then went to rest early.

As the night deepened.

At that moment, the eldest princess stood quietly on the roof, waiting.

Shortly after, a man in black rushed over, landed beside her, and looked at the princess respectfully, saying, "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

"In the next few days, Xiao Qingxiu will introduce me to the princess of Beiyu!"

The eldest princess said calmly, "Delay it for two days, then arrange a banquet at my outer residence."

what?

The man in black showed a flicker of surprise, but still respectfully replied, "Yes!"

"Yes, this banquet is a banquet to conceal one's true strength!"

As the princess spoke, she handed a piece of paper to the man in black, saying, "This is the invitation list. Invite the people mentioned above!"

"Those who possess the Hidden Edge Token can participate even if they are not on the invitation list!"

"Your Highness, what's wrong...?"

The man in black looked somewhat puzzled.

"Just do what I tell you to do!"

The eldest princess frowned.

"yes!"

The man in black nodded respectfully, turned and left, quickly disappearing into the night.

After the man in black left, the eldest princess suddenly smiled and said, "Since you're already here, why hide?"

"He didn't dodge!"

A gentle, heavenly voice rang out, and the woman in the white dress stepped forward. She glanced at the princess and asked, "What is the purpose of this Hidden Edge Banquet?"

Upon hearing this, the eldest princess smiled and said, "If Senior Sister is curious, why don't you participate and find out?"

The woman in the white dress glanced at the princess for a moment, then said softly, "I'll go when I have time!"

……

Over the next few days.

Jiang Xiaobai did not go to the Court of State Ceremonial again, but he still had Zhang Xinnian arrange for someone to keep an eye on the place.

Helian Zhaoyue was in no hurry, and neither was he. They used this spare time to focus their energy on the perfume.

From osmanthus to jasmine, and from jasmine to rose.

He tried out all the flowers that were in season.

One week later, inside the room.

Jiang Xiaobai took out the four sealed jars.

Tang Ningshuang and the Princess stood to the side, watching curiously.

These jars have been sealed for a week.

Although they knew that various flowers were being steeped inside, they really didn't know what the final result would be.

"Let's see how it goes!"

As they spoke, all of Jiang Xiaobai's jars were opened.

The next moment, a rich floral fragrance wafted out from inside.

Ok?

Tang Ningshuang was taken aback.

Beneath the princess's bamboo hat, her gaze clearly held surprise.

Indeed, in a short moment, the entire room was almost instantly filled with the fragrance of various flowers.

The feeling was like suddenly entering a vast flower forest!

Moreover, although the aroma is strong, it is not pungent at all.

On the contrary, after smelling it, you can't help but want to smell it a few more times.

Tang Ningshuang's nose twitched slightly, and the surprise in her eyes became even more obvious.

Jiang Xiaobai actually managed to create this?

"Next, the filtering will be complete!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled as he observed their reactions.

As they spoke, they took out the fine cloth they had prepared in advance and began filtering the cloth little by little.

Just then, a knock sounded at the door: "Your Highness!"

"Come in and talk!"

Jiang Xiaobai spoke without even looking up.

The door opened, and Zhang Xinnian strode in from outside.

But as soon as he entered, Zhang Xinnian stopped in his tracks and took a deep sniff.

"hiss……"

Zhang Xinnian's eyes widened: "Young Master, why does this room smell so good? It's like entering a flower forest!"

"Alright!"

Jiang Xiaobai, while filtering the information, said, "Get to the point!"

"The Princess's people were just here!"

Zhang Xinnian then realized what was happening and said, "They said... they invited you, Your Highness, to the Princess's outer residence to attend some kind of 'Hidden Edge Banquet'!"