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

"Oh?"

Jiang Jingcheng was somewhat surprised upon hearing the general's words and looked up to ask, "Where did it come from?"

"Longhu Mountain!"

As the general spoke, he handed over the letter in his hand.

Jiang Jingcheng reached out and took the letter, then quickly glanced at it.

Shen Yun sat beside him and waited for a moment before finally asking curiously, "Master, what does the letter say?"

"Oh, it's nothing serious!"

Jiang Jingcheng folded the letter again and casually placed it on the table, saying, "The letter says I haven't been back to the Dragon Tiger Sect for a long time. Now that the Hidden Edge Sect is about to open its gates, they want me to go over and join in the fun!"

After speaking, Jiang Jingcheng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and looked thoughtful.

He had indeed not returned to the Dragon Tiger Sect for a long time.

These past few years, I've been stationed in the northern border, rarely returning to the capital, and I usually don't stay for very long.

Even when they have some free time, they only send someone to deliver some things back.

Now that the Hidden Peak Sect has opened its gates, the Dragon Tiger Sect will surely send people there as well.

The fact that they sent him a letter at this time clearly indicated that they wanted him to come along.

"Shall we go over, sir?"

Shen Yun glanced at the letter on the table and continued to ask.

"I'll think about it!"

Jiang Jingcheng said, "Take a look around when you have time!"

Shen Yun responded softly, but didn't say anything more.

Meanwhile, in another courtyard of the Duke's mansion.

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the people below, taking out the bottles of perfume that had been left to settle one by one, her face full of smiles.

Each bottle that comes out is a pile of hard-earned money!

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside, and Zhang Xinnian strode in.

Upon seeing Jiang Xiaobai, Zhang Xinnian immediately said, "Young Master, I have something to report!"

"explain!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded.

"The Northern Yu delegation has left the Court of State Ceremonial!"

As Zhang Xinnian spoke, he lowered his voice slightly: "I sent people to investigate. After leaving the capital, they headed north, and judging from that direction, it seems they're going to the Hidden Peak Sect!"

"Oh?"

Jiang Xiaobai paused in his actions, and his eyebrows furrowed.

Did Helian Zhaoyue and the others go to Cangfeng Sect?

After a brief moment of contemplation, Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that Helian Zhaoyue obtained the Concealed Edge Token?"

Indeed, although the opening of the Hidden Edge Sect attracted many martial arts practitioners, without the Hidden Edge Token, they could only watch the excitement from the foot of the mountain.

Since Helian Zhaoyue, as the daughter of the Prince of Beiyu, personally led people away from the capital, it is highly likely that she obtained the Hidden Edge Token.

Moreover, the founding of the Cangfeng Sect is imminent, and the timing... also fits perfectly.

"Okay, I got it!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly and said, "Just keep an eye on things!"

"yes!"

Zhang Xinnian nodded respectfully, but stood there without any intention of leaving.

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Zhang Xinnian, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "What, is there something else?"

"right!"

Zhang Xinnian then spoke, "Someone from Yipinlou has come in and says they need to see you!"

"Oh, perfect!"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the bottles of perfume, a smile returning to her face: "Let them in!"

The first batch of perfumes has now been officially produced. Although the first batch was handed over to the Fang family, the specific distribution among the eight major merchants should be arranged through Yipinlou.

"yes!"

Zhang Xinnian responded and immediately turned and walked out.

Not long after, a young man followed Zhang Xinnian and quickly walked into the courtyard.

Upon approaching Jiang Xiaobai, the young man bowed respectfully and said, "President!"

However, after addressing him, the man looked visibly embarrassed, paused for a moment, and then continued, "The four chairmen asked me to inform you that we are now proceeding to Yipinlou for a discussion!"

"Um?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai's gaze fell on the man: "Why are you in such a hurry? Is there something you need?"

"This... I don't know!"

The man shook his head, but when he spoke, his expression was clearly somewhat unnatural.

Seeing this, Jiang Xiaobai knew there was something wrong, so he smiled and said, "It's alright. If you don't know the specifics, then tell me what you saw!"

"Yes……"

The man hesitated for a moment, then finally said, "It was...it was the young prince who brought two people to Yipinlou!"

"Judging from their tone, it seems like they're specifically targeting you, Chairman!"

"Yeah?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but chuckle.

Xiao Qingxiu really is still up to his old tricks!

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Xiao Qingxiu relied on Jingshang Yipinlou the most before.

With his position as chairman, he was practically the only one who could have the final say in the capital.

But the result?

He was only detained by the princess for three days. After he was released, he became the president of Yipinlou.

What's the difference between this and going out for a few days and coming back to find your house gone?

Anyone would find it hard to swallow this insult.

"Your Highness!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xinnian's face immediately darkened: "Should I go to the camp and transfer some brothers over?"

"Never mind anything else, let's fucking beat them up first!"

"Need not!"

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand, glanced at Zhang Xinnian with a wry smile, and said, "This is Yipinlou, a place for business negotiations. What are you doing sending a bunch of soldiers there!"

"Go prepare the carriage, let's go take a look now!"

That's right. If he wants to secure his position as the president of Yipinlou, he has to cut off all of Xiao Qingxiu's escape routes.

Otherwise, Xiao Qingxiu would come over and cause trouble every few days, which was really annoying.

"yes!"

After hearing this, Zhang Xinnian nodded emphatically and quickly left the courtyard.

Jiang Xiaobai then looked at the servants of Yipinlou and said, "Let's go, you come back with us!"

After saying this, Jiang Xiaobai called to Tang Ningshuang and the Princess, and together they walked out of the Duke's mansion.

Soon, the group boarded a carriage and headed straight for Yipinlou.

During the journey, Jiang Xiaobai leaned against the car, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Who will Xiao Qingxiu bring along?

The four chairmen of Yipinlou knew that he and Xiao Qingxiu were at odds.

The fact that Xiao Qingxiu was able to send someone specifically to invite him over shows that the person he found is probably quite extraordinary.

Jiang Xiaobai became even more curious about this.

"Your Highness, we've arrived!"

Outside, Zhang Xinnian's voice rang out.

Jiang Xiaobai responded and got up to get off the carriage.

After the servant from Yipinlou came down, he raised his hand and invited Jiang Xiaobai to walk inside.

The outer hall of Yipinlou was still bustling with activity, with people coming and going and constant chatter.

Jiang Xiaobai did not stop, and led Tang Ningshuang and the Princess towards the inner hall.

Upon entering the inner hall, Jiang Xiaobai paused slightly.

The place was completely different from the bustling outside; the entire inner hall was utterly quiet.

All four chairpersons sat below, and none of them spoke.

At the very top seat sat an elderly man with gray hair.

The old man, dressed in a long robe, sat there as steady as a mountain.

At this moment, his eyes were slightly closed, and his expression was not discernible.

Beside the old man stood a middle-aged strong man, arms crossed, looking menacing.

Xiao Qingxiu stood with his hands behind his back on the other side of the old man.

Upon seeing Jiang Xiaobai enter, Xiao Qingxiu's face revealed a faint smile.

"Ha, I thought Young Master Jiang wouldn't dare to come..."