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

"this……"

After hearing Jiang Xiaobai's series of conditions, Li Bingzhang couldn't help but smile wryly.

Yes.

Jiang Xiaobai's speech was so confident and righteous, yet every word he uttered was plausible, catching him completely off guard.

But he wasn't prepared, and just then, a clear and gentle voice suddenly rang out: "I do have a few things to say."

As the voice faded, everyone's gaze immediately fell upon Li Zhiwei.

Even Jiang Xiaobai looked at Li Zhiwei with some curiosity.

Yes, he also wanted to know what the woman would say.

Under everyone's gaze, Li Zhiwei slowly raised her head.

The shyness in those clear eyes had largely subsided, replaced by a rare seriousness.

"First of all, we are ultimately in a cooperative relationship, so this marriage is just a temporary measure."

Li Zhiwei looked at Jiang Xiaobai seriously and said, "Therefore, after you enter the Prime Minister's residence, my Li family will arrange a separate place for you to live. On weekdays, we will each live in our own place and not disturb each other."

This statement came out.

Jiang Xiaobai was taken aback at first, then his lips twitched slightly.

Goodness, this woman really doesn't hold back at all!

Li Zhiwei, however, seemed oblivious to Jiang Xiaobai's expression and continued, "Secondly, once you enter our Prime Minister's residence, you are not allowed to stay out all night without a valid reason!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat subtle.

Jiang Jingcheng, sitting at the head of the table, couldn't help but look at him strangely.

Something about what I'm saying just doesn't feel right.

Although it's called a collaboration, this second clause seems to have already set the rules for the inner quarters for Jiang Xiaobai.

At that moment, he glanced at his son.

It seems this woman... isn't as fragile as she appears.

If his son really marries into the family in the future, he'll probably suffer a lot!

But Shen Yun, standing to the side, became increasingly satisfied upon hearing this.

Yes, this girl is not only beautiful, but also intelligent.

pretty good!

As for Jiang Xiaobai, he gently stroked his chin, looked at Li Zhiwei, and his smile deepened.

This woman spoke calmly, but her second point was rather interesting.

As Li Zhiwei spoke, her expression became slightly unnatural.

But she quickly regained her composure and continued, "Third, my father can bear the burden of threatening the reputation of your Jiang family, but the time cannot exceed six months."

"Within six months, you must find a way to completely turn this situation around."

"Otherwise, if the matter drags on for too long, not only will the Prime Minister's residence be damaged, but my father's prestige in the court will also be affected."

Upon hearing this, Li Bingzhang immediately nodded slightly.

Yes, he had originally planned to bring this up later, but his daughter brought it up first.

Jiang Xiaobai, on the other hand, had no objection to this.

After all, he knew in his heart that the Li family could get involved with him, but they would never drag things out with him indefinitely.

Half a year is not a short time!

"fourth."

Li Zhiwei paused for a moment, then continued, "After you enter the Prime Minister's residence, you must not use your status as the son-in-law of the Prime Minister's residence to swindle and cheat others, nor should you use the name of my Prime Minister's residence to cause trouble."

"Especially..."

At this point, Li Zhiwei glanced clearly at Jiang Xiaobai: "You must not go to places like Chunyue Tower, Zuihua Tower, or Tingyu Pavilion anymore."

"If there's anything you absolutely need to do, you'll need to ask me first!"

"this……"

Upon hearing Li Zhiwei's words, Jiang Jingcheng couldn't help but feel sympathy for his son's future.

Jiang Xiaobai's expression stiffened, and he couldn't help but say, "Senior Sister, aren't you... going into a bit too much detail?"

"Of course, being more detailed will prevent you from finding loopholes."

Li Zhiwei remained expressionless, but answered decisively.

"Fifth, now that you've entered the Prime Minister's residence, you should at least present yourself in a respectable manner in front of others."

Li Zhiwei continued, "One's clothing should not be too frivolous, and one's words and actions should not be too unrestrained!"

"Sixth, if my Prime Minister's residence encounters any problems and needs your intervention, you must not refuse. After all, you said that this marriage is a cooperation, so you cannot just take advantage without contributing."

"Seventh, if the situation changes in the future and the reputation of my Li family is involved, you must first protect my father."

"Eighth, if you really find out who set up the scheme, you must not take action without being absolutely certain. You must first discuss it with me and Father."

After seeing this exit, Li Bingzhang's eyes visibly lit up.

Yes.

This is where the true intentions are revealed.

My daughter isn't trying to protect herself from Jiang Xiaobai.

Rather, it was a reminder to Jiang Xiaobai that the political situation in the imperial court could not be resolved by acting impulsively.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai's joking expression softened slightly.

"Ninth, after we get married, we can act as husband and wife in public, but in private... you must not deliberately touch me, speak frivolously, and... you must not use this relationship to force yourself on me."

These words were spoken.

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned for a moment, then asked innocently, "Do I... look like that kind of person?"

After hearing this, Li Zhiwei gave a soft hum.

That means... you look like it!

The atmosphere in the hall became somewhat strange, and even Lin Fengshuo couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

Just then, Li Zhiwei suddenly paused: "Similarly, I also have a very important point here."

As these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone in the hall tightened slightly.

Jiang Xiaobai also raised his head, and for the first time, a genuine sense of seriousness appeared in his eyes.

Because he knew it very well.

All of the above are, in essence, rules.

This is the real bottom line.

as predicted.

The next moment, Li Zhiwei slowly spoke: "Whether the cooperation is real or fake, no matter how this marriage will ultimately go, now that you have entered our Prime Minister's residence, you cannot betray the Li family."

"And you absolutely cannot... betray me!"

"Of course, if you really have someone you like, she can only enter the household as a concubine and cannot overstep the bounds of the duties of a principal wife."

For a moment, the entire lobby fell silent.

Jiang Jingcheng's expression faltered slightly.

Shen Yun couldn't help but look at Li Zhiwei again, her gaze softening slightly.

Because this last point is something that Jiang Xiaobai should consider.

Moreover, once that sentence was uttered, all the previous conditions seemed less important.

Jiang Xiaobai sat there, looking at Li Zhiwei, his expression noticeably more serious than before.

Because of this last point, Li Zhiwei not only wanted his attitude, but also the attitude that Li Zhiwei himself gave him.

"I can accept anything!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly and said, "But... can I add one more thing?"

"You speak!" Li Zhiwei responded.

"Cough cough..."

Jiang Xiaobai coughed and said, "If we develop feelings for each other over time... could our first child take my surname, Jiang?"