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

"A banquet for hidden talents?"

Upon hearing Zhang Xinnian's words, Jiang Xiaobai immediately stopped what he was doing, looking somewhat surprised.

The eldest princess was standing right next to him!

Why is the Princess's residence sending people to invite him again?

However, Jiang Xiaobai quickly realized something; it was most likely arranged secretly by the Eldest Princess.

Moreover, this so-called outer palace should not be located within the imperial palace.

As for the Hidden Edge Banquet, that name has a rather profound meaning.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai's face lit up with interest: "Okay, let's go over there once I'm done with my work!"

"yes!"

Zhang Xinnian respectfully responded and continued, "Furthermore, Your Highness, the Shrine of Heroes and Martyrs has been completed!"

"It's not far from our Duke's military camp!"

"The efficiency is pretty good!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "By the way, has there been any movement from the Court of State Ceremonial in the past few days?"

"without!"

Zhang Xinnian shook his head: "It's very quiet!"

"Tsk, this Helian Zhaoyue is quite patient!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but chuckle, then looked at Zhang Xinnian again and said, "Alright, you go and prepare the carriage first!"

"We'll split up later. We'll go to the Princess's residence, and you'll go to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion!"

"what?"

Zhang Xinnian was visibly taken aback: "What are you going to Tianji Tower for?"

"Look at the cannons we ordered, how's it coming along!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, his eyes narrowing slightly, "Then, I'll privately ask the young master something!"

"Have you thoroughly inspected our equipment for purifying and filtering alcoholic beverages, regardless of whether there's any leakage or not!"

Xiao Qingxiu, who was perfectly fine, suddenly decided to get involved in the liquor business as well.

They even boasted to his face that their liquor was stronger, tasted better, and was more affordable than theirs!

Where does this confidence come from?

It would be virtually impossible to produce a stronger brew than their current spirits using conventional brewing methods.

Therefore, the only thing Jiang Xiaobai could think of was a device leak!

If that's the case, then there might be a traitor within the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion!

"yes!"

After Zhang Xinnian nodded seriously, he turned around to prepare.

Jiang Xiaobai continued working.

With the final filtration completed, Jiang Xiaobai placed the four exquisite little bottles on the table.

"The scents of roses, jasmine, osmanthus, and gardenias—I call this perfume!"

As Jiang Xiaobai spoke, his gaze fell on Tang Ningshuang: "How about it? Want a bottle?"

"I……"

Tang Ningshuang opened her mouth, her expression clearly somewhat unnatural.

That's right, she said before that she didn't like these things.

But now, it's undeniable that they've been proven wrong.

Because this fragrance was completely different from any perfume she had ever smelled before.

The balm has a faint scent, but this perfume truly brings out the floral fragrance perfectly.

She especially liked the jasmine-scented bottle; its light fragrance was something she truly loved.

Jiang Xiaobai noticed Tang Ningshuang's gaze, smiled, and handed her the bottle of jasmine perfume: "Here, it's for you!"

"what?"

Tang Ningshuang paused for a moment, then finally reached out and took it, saying, "Thank you!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled, then looked at the Princess.

Before he could even make a gesture, the princess raised her hand, took the bottle of osmanthus incense, and held it in her arms.

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai paused for a moment, then smiled and said nothing.

"Xiaobai, how do I use this?"

Tang Ningshuang looked at the bottle in her hand and asked, "Are you just going to spray it on yourself?"

"spread?"

Jiang Xiaobai was taken aback, then said with a wry smile, "If you use it like that, one bottle probably wouldn't be enough for you to make in a day!"

As they spoke, Jiang Xiaobai reached out and took the perfume from Tang Ningshuang's hand: "I'll teach you!"

As they spoke, Jiang Xiaobai dabbed a little perfume on his fingertip and lightly touched the inside of Tang Ningshuang's wrist: "Just a little here!"

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai raised his hand again.

Upon seeing this, Tang Ningshuang paused for a moment, then felt a slight coolness behind her ear.

"Just apply a tiny bit to areas like behind the ears and on the neck!"

"Oh……"

Tang Ningshuang's face flushed slightly, but as she smelled the jasmine scent gradually spreading around her, surprise quickly appeared in her eyes: "This...this is enough?"

"right!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and nodded: "That's fine. When you're out and about in the future, I guarantee you'll be a heartthrob!"

"Who...who wants to be the heartthrob!"

Tang Ningshuang blushed slightly and glared at Jiang Xiaobai with annoyance.

"Ha ha!"

Upon seeing this, Jiang Xiaobai laughed heartily twice more: "Let's go, let's go take a look at the Princess's outer residence!"

Hidden Edge Banquet?

This name sounds interesting.

Moreover, he was certain that Helian Zhaoyue would also be present!

"By the way, you know the place, right?"

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Tang Ningshuang and asked.

"Know!"

Tang Ningshuang nodded and said, "The Princess's outer residence is not far from our Tang family!"

"That's good!"

Jiang Xiaobai was about to leave when he stopped, turned around and went back into the inner room, taking the Hidden Edge Token with him.

That's right. Since it's called the Hidden Edge Banquet, it's better to bring this thing with you.

In addition, Jiang Xiaobai also put the Desert Eagle in his pocket and filled the magazine.

After settling everything, Jiang Xiaobai stepped out of the room again, leading Princess Tang Ningshuang outside.

Upon arriving at the gate of the Duke's mansion, they found the carriage already prepared.

Since Zhang Xinnian was going to Tianji Tower, the task of driving naturally fell to Tang Ningshuang.

As Jiang Xiaobai and the Princess got into the carriage, Tang Ningshuang cracked her whip and slowly drove away from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Half an hour later.

As night fell, the carriage finally stopped in front of an extremely grand mansion.

"arrive!"

Tang Ningshuang's voice rang out from outside.

Jiang Xiaobai lifted the carriage curtain and led the way by jumping out.

Jiang Xiaobai looked up at the mansion in front of him with a surprised expression.

It must be said that the Princess's outer residence is indeed quite grand.

The stone steps in front of the gate are wide, and the guards on both sides stand straight.

Just by looking at its scale, one can tell that it is not comparable to the residences of ordinary princes and nobles.

After a quick glance, Jiang Xiaobai was about to step inside when he noticed Tang Ningshuang beside him looking tense, her hand resting on her sword: "There's a master!"

master?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai followed Tang Ningshuang's gaze and saw two old men walking side by side in the distance.

Each step they took covered a distance of half a meter, giving the impression that they were gliding.

Their attire, in particular, looked extremely strange.

One of them was dressed in white, but his hair was jet black.

The other person was dressed in all black, but his hair... was shining white!

Just as Jiang Xiaobai was sizing up the two men, the two old men also happened to look at him.

The next moment, the two of them stopped at the same time and then walked directly towards them.

Jiang Xiaobai's expression changed slightly, and he reached into his robes, while Tang Ningshuang drew her sword.

"Don't be nervous!"

At this moment, the old man in white glanced at Tang Ningshuang and then his gaze fell on Jiang Xiaobai.

"Hey kid, are you called Jiang Xiaobai?"