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

"Yeah?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Tang Ningshuang with surprise and suspicion in his eyes.

That's right. Based on his current understanding of Tang Ningshuang, he knew that when this woman reacted like that, she was most likely lying.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai was about to continue asking questions, footsteps suddenly came from outside, and Zhang Xinnian rushed in.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

Zhang Xinnian approached and respectfully addressed Jiang Xiaobai, saying, "The princess and the others have arrived and are currently waiting outside the manor!"

"I thought they would wait a few more days!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Let them wait outside!"

Then, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Zhang Xinnian and continued, "How's the matter I asked you to handle at Tianji Tower yesterday?"

"Return to the crown prince!"

Zhang Xinnian immediately replied, "I've looked into it, and thirteen cannons have already been made!"

"Furthermore, Your Highness, you mentioned that the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion might be involved in leaks, and I have already spoken to the Young Master about that!"

"The young master said she would investigate thoroughly, and if she found anything, she would send someone to inform the young master!"

At this point, Zhang Xinnian said seriously, "The young master also said that if anyone leaks the information, no matter who it is, she will absolutely not tolerate it!!"

"Can!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded gently.

He could still trust Mo Li.

Especially places like Tianji Tower.

If someone were to leak anything, it would definitely not be a good thing for Tianji Tower itself.

"Alright!"

Jiang Xiaobai stretched: "Go about your business. Those who need to prepare the wine, continue preparing it!"

"yes!"

Zhang Xinnian nodded respectfully, then turned and left.

……

After breakfast.

Jiang Xiaobai leisurely led Tang Ningshuang and the Princess towards the gate of the Duke's mansion.

When the three of them arrived at the gate of the Duke's mansion, Jiang Xiaobai was surprised to find that Jiang Jingcheng was standing there.

"father?"

Jiang Xiaobai was startled and quickly walked over: "Why did you come out?"

That's right, there's a deep-seated hatred between his father and Bei Yu!

If his father loses his temper and starts hitting him, that would be really bad.

"Let's get out and stretch our legs!"

After hearing this, Jiang Jingcheng looked towards the carriage road outside: "And just then, we saw someone coming!"

"By the way, that must be the princess of Beiyu, right?"

After saying that, Jiang Jingcheng pointed to something.

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai glanced in the direction Jiang Jingcheng pointed.

They saw that Helian Zhaoyue was not sitting in the carriage, but standing alone below, looking in their direction.

"It's her!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded, but his expression showed slight worry.

His father wouldn't draw his sword and rush at him on the spot, would he?

"Don't worry, they're a delegation. I'm not that impulsive!"

Jiang Jingcheng saw through Jiang Xiaobai's thoughts, said something, then frowned and said, "But then again, this princess is no simpleton. She got out of the carriage on her own after seeing me!"

"Then they stared at each other for the length of an incense stick's time, showing absolutely no sign of backing down!"

After he finished speaking, a strange look was clearly visible in Jiang Jingcheng's eyes.

He really disliked the people of Beiyu.

But this princess of the Northern Yu Kingdom dared to get off the carriage alone and stand there staring at him.

This surprised Jiang Jingcheng somewhat.

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow, but before he could speak, Jiang Jingcheng waved his hand again and said, "Alright, that's enough!"

"Go about your business!"

After saying this, Jiang Jingcheng glanced at Helian Zhaoyue again, then turned and went back into the mansion.

Jiang Xiaobai smiled, then led Tang Ningshuang and the Princess toward Helian Zhaoyue.

As the distance gradually closed, Jiang Xiaobai was about to speak when he saw Helian Zhao glare at him fiercely before turning around and getting into the carriage.

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai chuckled and didn't pay much attention, then led Tang Ningshuang and the Princess upstairs.

Upon entering, they found Teng Zixiu and the old man there as well.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai settled into his seat, Helian Zhaoyue's voice rang out: "Young Master Jiang!"

"I made an appointment with the young prince a couple of days ago to go to the Jing Shang Yi Pin Lou restaurant today!"

Then, Helian Zhaoyue paused, "So, you... have no objections, right?"

"what?"

Jiang Xiaobai paused, then asked with a strange expression, "Are you sure you don't want to change it to another day?"

"I remember last night, wasn't Xiao Qingxiu detained by the Eldest Princess?"

"hehe!"

Teng Zixiu chuckled softly from the side: "Young Master Jiang, he is, after all, the young prince of the Eighth Prince's Mansion!"

"I believe that as long as those below relay the message back to the Eighth Prince's residence, the young prince will be released!"

"Yeah?"

Jiang Xiaobai chuckled twice.

He had a feeling that Xiao Qingxiu was still locked up.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai glanced at the Princess.

Seeing that the princess had no reaction, Jiang Xiaobai became even more certain.

However, he was too lazy to explain, and said with a smile, "In that case, let's go to Yipinlou!"

After hearing this, Helian Zhaoyue gave an order to the outside.

Soon, the carriage slowly began to move.

Helian Zhaoyue remained silent throughout the rest of the journey.

Jiang Xiaobai was too lazy to make conversation.

Throughout the journey, the carriage remained somewhat quiet.

After a long while, the carriage finally came to a slow stop. Just as Jiang Xiaobai was about to get up, Helian Zhaoyue's voice rang out.

"Young Master Jiang, I want to make a bet with you inside this prestigious restaurant!"

"Oh?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Helian Zhaoyue with some surprise and asked, "What does the princess want to bet on?"

"If I win, you give me a 'Hidden Edge' token!"

Helian Zhaoyue spoke.

"And what if you lost?"

Jiang Xiaobai asked.

"Today, this princess will not lose!"

Helian Zhaoyue said calmly.

"Ha, if you can't even lose, then why should I bet with you?"

Jiang Xiaobai chuckled and said, "No betting!"

"..."

Helian Zhaoyue gritted her teeth.

That's right, shouldn't a normal person's competitive spirit be aroused upon hearing this?

But Jiang Xiaobai did something quite different; he stopped gambling altogether.

That bastard really doesn't play by the rules!

"good!"

Helian Zhaoyue looked at Jiang Xiaobai and slowly said, "If I lose, I'll tell you where Zhao Bintian is!"

Ok?

A slight change in Jiang Xiaobai's expression flashed across his face.

How did this woman know Zhao Bintian's whereabouts?

However, Jiang Xiaobai quickly regained his composure, shook his head and said, "Not interested. Zhao Bintian is a stray dog; he probably won't be able to cause trouble for long."

"So, Princess, perhaps you should change your terms!"

Despite this, Jiang Xiaobai's heart sank at this moment.

Since Helian Zhaoyue dared to say that, it means that this woman probably really knows something.

The question is, how did Helian Zhaoyue know this?

Could it be that Zhao Bintian has made contact with Bei Yu?

Although Jiang Xiaobai was pondering something, he didn't show it on his face and remained calm.

Helian Zhaoyue frowned again when she saw Jiang Xiaobai refuse.

"How about this!"

After a moment's thought, Helian Zhaoyue spoke again: "If I lose, I will tell you a secret about your eldest princess!"

"What does Young Master Jiang think?"