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

"Young Prince, so-called Steward Xie, if he didn't come, so be it!"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Xiao Qingxiu and said with a smile, "Why...why make things so difficult for a servant?"

"Difficult?!"

Xiao Qingxiu smiled faintly and said, "Hehe, I am the president of Yipinlou. Even if it's difficult, it's our duty. It's not your place to interfere!"

After saying that, Xiao Qingxiu waved his hand at the servant and said, "Alright, you can leave now!"

"yes!"

Upon hearing this, the servant felt a great sense of relief and quickly turned and left.

That's right, although Xiao Qingxiu is no longer the president of their Yipinlou.

But... the young prince's status still carries an air of intimidation.

Such a person is far beyond what a servant like him could possibly offend.

However, after walking a little further away, the servant couldn't help but turn around and glance at Jiang Xiaobai.

The current president is so kind; with just one sentence, he got him out of that predicament.

Jiang Xiaobai noticed the servant's gaze, and his smile deepened. He then led Tang Ningshuang and the Princess around Yipinlou.

Inside the first floor, in addition to the main hall, there are several areas on the left and right.

Some people were in charge of registering the goods, while others were in charge of receiving merchants from all over the country. It all seemed to be in good order.

Jiang Xiaobai would occasionally stop and glance around casually, his leisurely demeanor making it seem as if he were genuinely just strolling around.

Xiao Qingxiu followed beside him, glancing at Jiang Xiaobai a few times, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.

That's right, what he disliked most was Jiang Xiaobai's confident and self-assured demeanor.

What the hell!

In particular, the thought of being imprisoned by the Princess for three whole days made Xiao Qingxiu feel extremely tight in his chest.

No matter what, he was going to teach that bastard a lesson he would never forget!

Just as Xiao Qingxiu's expression grew colder, footsteps sounded again outside the door.

Several figures walked in from outside Yipinlou.

"Huh!"

Xiao Qingxiu looked up, and when he noticed the person who had arrived, a smile immediately appeared on his face: "Hehe, I didn't expect that Your Highness would also come!"

The visitors were Helian Zhaoyue and members of the Northern Yu delegation.

But just as Xiao Qingxiu was speaking, he suddenly noticed Helian Mingchuan beside Helian Zhaoyue, and his expression couldn't help but show some confusion: "Eh, who is this?"

Indeed, Helian Mingchuan looked completely unfamiliar.

This man was dressed in a scholar's robe, possessed an extraordinary air, and was able to walk side by side with Helian Zhaoyue, indicating that he was of high status.

"Young Prince, this is my elder brother!"

As Helian Zhaoyue responded, her gaze fell on Jiang Xiaobai, who was not far away.

Upon seeing that smiling face, Helian Zhaoyue's hand involuntarily gripped the hilt of her sword.

After returning to the Court of State Ceremonial yesterday, she didn't sleep well all night.

No matter how many times she turned over in her eyes, the scene of eighteen cannons firing simultaneously would appear in her mind.

That thing...

It's simply beyond human power to contend with.

No matter how brave and fast the cavalry of Beiyu are, how many can survive against hundreds or thousands of cannons?

Currently, unless they, the people of Beiyu, can also research and develop such a divine object.

otherwise……

If the two countries go to war again in the future, Beiyu will inevitably suffer heavy casualties!

By then, let alone coercing Dahua, it will be questionable whether Beiyu can even hold onto its existing territory.

The more Helian Zhaoyue thought about it, the more unwilling she became, and she gripped the hilt of her sword even tighter.

That bastard, how could he have made such a thing!

"Oh, so you are His Highness the Prince of your country!"

Xiao Qingxiu, unaware of Helian Zhaoyue's thoughts, smiled and bowed to Helian Mingchuan, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness!"

"Yes, Your Highness, you're too kind!"

Helian Mingchuan responded softly, then looked at Jiang Xiaobai as well.

Xiao Qingxiu noticed Helian Mingchuan's gaze, his eyes flickered, and the corners of his mouth suddenly curled up.

That's right, the Bei Yu and Jiang families are sworn enemies.

It would be unreasonable for him not to make good use of this.

"Your Highness!"

Thinking of this, Xiao Qingxiu smiled and took the initiative to introduce, "You probably haven't met this person before!"

"He is Jiang Xiaobai, the young master of the Jiang family!"

"Speaking of which, the Jiang family has guarded the northern border of our Great China for generations, and they must have had quite a bit of dealings with your country!"

"Your Highness, you should be familiar with this, shouldn't you?"

After saying that, Xiao Qingxiu glanced at Jiang Xiaobai with a cold smile on his lips.

This is going to be interesting to watch!

Helian Mingchuan is, after all, a prince. Even if a fight doesn't break out right now, he'll probably still put up a fight.

Just as Xiao Qingxiu was thinking this, he saw Helian Mingchuan take two steps, come to Jiang Xiaobai's side, and cup his hands in greeting.

"Young Master Jiang!"

Helian Mingchuan spoke humbly, his tone revealing no hostility whatsoever, but rather one of great politeness.

Ok?

Xiao Qingxiu looked incredulous.

What's going on?

"Oh, Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite!"

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand, glanced at Helian Mingchuan's face, and then said with a smile, "By the way, Your Highness, did you sleep well last night at the Court of State Ceremonial?"

Upon hearing this, Helian Mingchuan's expression froze.

Yes, he didn't sleep last night either.

even……

After returning to the Court of State Ceremonial, he summoned the delegations from both countries and discussed the matter for most of the night.

No matter how they negotiated, in the end, they were still faced with the word "no solution".

What troubled Helian Mingchuan even more was that Bei Yu... was still unaware of this matter.

Moreover, before they set off, his father and other important officials in the court were hoping that they would bring back good news.

But now, if they take the matter of the eighteen cannons back with them...

Helian Mingchuan's throat moved, but he dared not think any further.

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai smiling at him, Helian Mingchuan could only take a deep breath: "It's acceptable, it's acceptable!"

As he spoke, Helian Mingchuan forced a smile and cupped his hands, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Prince Jiang!"

"Oh, as long as you slept well!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded in satisfaction: "I was worried that His Highness wouldn't be able to sleep last night because he's not used to sleeping in a new bed!"

Helian Mingchuan's lips twitched, and he awkwardly remained silent.

Helian Zhaoyue, who was listening nearby, glared angrily at Jiang Xiaobai, her hand gripping the hilt of the knife cracking.

But at this moment, she dared not say anything easily.

Jiang Xiaobai noticed something at this moment, but pretended not to see it and kept smiling.

Standing to the side, Xiao Qingxiu looked at the scene before him with increasing astonishment.

wrong!

This isn't right!

Shouldn't the Bei Yu and Jiang families be locked in a life-or-death struggle?

Why is Helian Mingchuan, the dignified prince of Beiyu, being so polite to Jiang Xiaobai?

even……

Jiang Xiaobai always brings up the most sensitive topics, yet Helian Mingchuan actually tolerates it!

Is this prince of Beiyu really that cowardly?!

……

I'm really into the second season of our novel, so I've only written two chapters so far. I'm planning to stay up until 2 AM and write two more chapters, continuing the four-chapter update cycle. Don't wait, you can read it tomorrow morning!