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

"Um……"

Hearing Teng Zixiu's words, Helian Zhaoyue's lips curled up slightly.

If Jiang Xiaobai really researched the perfume balm, then he would have fallen into Xiao Qingxiu's trap.

But naturally, she wouldn't point it out.

Since Jiang Xiaobai had brought this humiliation upon himself, she was actually happy to watch.

With this in mind, Helian Zhaoyue looked at Jiang Xiaobai and said, "Young Master Jiang, we're just waiting outside anyway, why don't we go inside and take a look around?"

"It wouldn't be bad to get to know the heads of the major businesses beforehand!"

"Okay, let's go!"

Jiang Xiaobai glanced in the direction Tang Ningshuang had left, then turned his gaze away and followed Helian Zhaoyue into the Yipinlou.

After seeing this, the members of the two diplomatic missions followed suit.

As Jiang Xiaobai stepped inside, his gaze began to sweep over the area.

His predecessor had never been to such a place, so he was naturally unfamiliar with it.

However, it cannot be denied that this building not only looks luxurious on the outside, but is also spacious and bright inside.

Inside the huge hall, there were rows of shelves.

The items on the shelves were also a wide variety.

You can also see a lot of medicinal herbs, cloth, tea, and unique items sent from various places.

In addition, there are some ornaments that look extremely exquisite.

The dazzling array of goods was so overwhelming that even Jiang Xiaobai was momentarily dazzled.

Right now, in the hall, many well-dressed people are standing in front of the various shelves, selecting items and negotiating prices.

Clearly, most of the people who come here are in business.

"This place is quite interesting!"

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but speak.

Yes, this place is quite different from the chamber of commerce he had imagined.

And its scale was also larger than he had imagined.

Just as Jiang Xiaobai was on his inspection tour, a middle-aged man came quickly from inside to greet him.

The man was dressed in fine clothes, and a jade pendant hung at his waist. His attire alone indicated that he was of extraordinary status.

"hehe!"

As the middle-aged man approached, his gaze first fell upon Helian Zhaoyue: "Heh, this must be the princess of Beiyu, right?"

As he spoke, the middle-aged man politely cupped his hands in greeting: "My name is Xie Qiulai, and I am one of the heads of the Beijing merchants!"

"The young prince specifically instructed that if he saw your two countries' delegations arrive, you must treat them well!"

"Thank you so much, sir!"

Helian Zhaoyue smiled and responded, glancing inside as she asked, "By the way, I wonder if the young prince has arrived yet?"

"not yet!"

Xie Qiulai said after hearing this, "Speaking of which, today is a bit unusual. The young prince clearly said he would come earlier!"

"And so far, there's still no news!"

At this point, Xie Qiulai smiled slightly and said, "But Princess, rest assured, I have already sent someone to the Eighth Prince's residence to inquire about it!"

"I imagine... the young prince will arrive soon!"

"Um!"

Helian Zhaoyue nodded and asked, "What about the people from the major merchant houses?"

"They're already on their way and should arrive soon!"

Xie Qiulai paused, then smiled and said, "Moreover, there is a very important person who will be attending this time."

"Hehe, even our young prince would have to treat this person with utmost respect!"

"Who?"

Helian Zhaoyue looked on with curiosity.

"The princess will find out then!"

Xie Qiulai kept everyone in suspense for a moment, then glanced at the members of the two countries' delegations behind him, but at that moment, his gaze fell on Jiang Xiaobai.

After looking Jiang Xiaobai up and down, Xie Qiulai's lips curled up slightly, and then she asked with a hint of doubt, "By the way, Princess, who is this...?"

"Thank you, sir!"

Upon hearing this, Teng Zixiu took the initiative to introduce, "This gentleman is no ordinary person either; he is the heir apparent of your Duke Zhenguo's mansion!"

"Young Master Jiang!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Qiulai immediately nodded in understanding, then chuckled twice: "I don't know him!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai's eyebrows immediately rose.

Was this person doing it on purpose?

As Jiang Xiaobai was thinking this, he saw Xie Qiulai turn his head and look at Helian Zhaoyue again, saying, "Princess, why don't your two delegations take a look around first!"

"We'll discuss the details once our young prince arrives!"

"good!"

Helian Zhaoyue nodded slightly.

Xie Qiulai didn't say anything more, turned around and prepared to walk inside.

Just then, Xie Qiulai felt a sharp pain in his buttocks, stumbled, and fell forward.

Xie Qiulai cried out in surprise. Before he could react, a foot had already stepped on his back.

"you……"

Xie Qiulai's expression changed, and when he turned around, he found that the person who had made the move was Jiang Xiaobai.

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Xiaobai started kicking Xie Qiulai repeatedly.

This scene left the members of the two diplomatic delegations who followed them in completely stunned.

Helian Zhaoyue was equally shocked.

How could Jiang Xiaobai just start a fight like that?

Jiang Xiaobai, however, wasn't thinking about that at the moment.

Indeed, if Xie Qiulai had also asked Teng Zixiu, as well as the people from the two countries' delegations, he wouldn't have thought anything of it.

But Xie Qiulai specifically asked him, and then said he didn't recognize him?

Can he tolerate this?

Just do it!

"Ouch!"

Xie Qiulai was kicked so hard he kept covering his head.

Upon seeing this, the eldest princess, who had been wearing a straw hat, immediately stepped forward and stomped on the ground a few times.

Jiang Xiaobai saw this but didn't say anything.

After a while, Jiang Xiaobai finally breathed a sigh of relief, then bent down and helped Xie Qiulai up from the ground.

"Thank you, sir!"

Jiang Xiaobai asked with concern, "Please get up quickly, are you... alright?"

"..."

Xie Qiulai looked extremely disheveled at the moment, with several obvious footprints still visible on his luxurious clothes.

Upon hearing Jiang Xiaobai's words, Xie Qiulai's entire face trembled slightly.

After beating him up, they even asked if he was alright?

Even murderers don't go this far in destroying one's spirit!

"Jiang Xiaobai, you..."

"Thank you, Master Xie, please don't misunderstand!"

Before Xie Qiulai could speak, Jiang Xiaobai explained, "I just saw a grasshopper on you, so I stomped it on you!"

Just as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly shook his head and said, "Wait, it doesn't make sense for a grasshopper to be here!"

"Hmm, I'll try a different mosquito!"

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai patted Xie Qiulai on the shoulder and said earnestly, "That's right, it was just a mosquito!"

"Don't worry, I just helped you by stomping on it!"

"..."

Xie Qiulai's face flushed red instantly, and he clenched his fists, angrily saying, "Jiang Xiaobai, you're going too far by abusing your power!"

"Let me tell you, so what if you're from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion? I'm from the Eighth Prince's mansion, and I'm even by the young prince's side..."

Before Xie Qiulai could finish speaking, a crisp slap rang out again.

"Hey, another mosquito just landed on your face, but it flew away!"

As Jiang Xiaobai withdrew his hand, he looked at the astonished Xie Qiulai and said, "Come on, don't worry about it, continue..."