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

The main hall was completely silent at this moment.

Yu Shangwu sat there, picked up his teacup, but hesitated to drink it.

Indeed, his gaze kept drifting towards the princess, his expression strange.

He really didn't quite understand.

This person is the deputy sect leader of their Cangfeng Sect.

Outside, she is also the current emperor's younger sister, the eldest princess of the Great Hua Dynasty, whose status can be described as extremely noble.

How could someone of such status be standing behind a young man, personally massaging his shoulders?

If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, who would believe it!

What shocked Yu Shangwu even more was that the Princess's level of protection towards Jiang Xiaobai was somewhat unusual.

They act without hesitation, never holding back!

"Could it be that the eldest princess has taken a liking to this man?"

As Yu Shangwu muttered to himself, Jiang Xiaobai gasped again.

Ok?

Yu Shangwu looked up and clearly saw the princess pinching Jiang Xiaobai hard.

Seeing this, he became even more confused.

Indeed, if the princess had taken a liking to this young man, why would she use such force when massaging his shoulder?

What exactly is the relationship between these two?!

While Yu Shangwu was still puzzled, Lu Yuanshan, who was in the main seat, cleared his throat and said, "Elder Yu, you must have come here for something, right?"

"Ah, yes!"

Yu Shangwu snapped out of his reverie, put down his teacup, and looked at Lu Yuanshan, saying, "I heard you invited the Marquis of Zhenbei over?"

"Jing Cheng is no longer the Marquis of Zhenbei!"

Lu Yuanshan looked at Yu Shangwu and said, "He's now the Duke of Zhenguo!"

"ah?"

Yu Shangwu asked in surprise, "Jiang Jingcheng has been promoted to Duke?"

He has been staying within the Hidden Peak Sect these days and has rarely paid attention to outside news.

So, he really hadn't heard about this.

"Oh, and also... Jing Cheng didn't come this time!"

Lu Yuanshan continued, his gaze falling on Jiang Xiaobai: "His son, Xiaobai, came in his place!"

"So, he's Jiang Jingcheng's youngest son?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Shangwu's gaze returned to Jiang Xiaobai.

As he looked closely, Yu Shangwu's brows gradually furrowed.

Jiang Xiaobai does look young, and judging from his aura, his martial arts cultivation is not high.

What makes a young man like this capable of commanding respect?

I'm afraid... in the end, instead of intimidating others, he'll end up getting himself caught up in it first?

Yu Shangwu's lips moved, as if he wanted to say these words directly.

But when he saw the princess still massaging Jiang Xiaobai's shoulders, he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

After hesitating for a moment, Yu Shangwu could only change his approach, looking at Lu Yuanshan: "Then, does Lu Zong think it's appropriate for him to stay, or... inappropriate?"

"this……"

Lu Yuanshan's face twitched, and he didn't speak for a moment.

If he hadn't known the princess's identity, he would have naturally said without hesitation that it wasn't appropriate.

But now that the eldest princess is clearly protecting Jiang Xiaobai, it would be inappropriate for her to say such things.

After a moment of silence, Lu Yuanshan turned to Chen Songhan and said, "Junior brother, you're bold, why don't you say it?"

what?

Chen Songhan was stunned for a moment, looking at Lu Yuanshan in disbelief: "I said?"

"Yes, you say it!"

Lu Yuanshan nodded.

"..."

Chen Songhan looked helpless.

What a great senior brother the sect leader is! He didn't dare to speak up himself, so he pushed this trouble onto him.

Isn't this... setting my junior brother up for failure?!

Chen Songhan wasn't stupid, of course. He turned his gaze to an old man sitting behind him and said, "Come, you tell me about this matter!"

The old man's smile froze instantly.

No, the people above don't dare to speak, so they let this person below speak?

"Hehe, I don't know much about the situation!"

The old man chuckled and waved his hand, then looked at another person beside him and said, "Why don't you say it?"

"..."

The person next to him glared at him.

No, you don't know much, but I know a lot?

The man immediately shook his head vigorously, like a rattle-drum: "I only returned to the sect yesterday, I don't know anything!"

Soon, the elders in the main hall began to push one after another.

Finally, one of the elders, having exhausted all other options, turned his gaze to Zhong Lichun: "Lichun, did you bring this person up, or... you should tell him!"

"what?"

Zhong Lichun's eyes widened instantly.

He sat there perfectly fine, without saying a word.

How did this happen to him?!

Seeing that all eyes were on him, Zhong Lichun could only manage a wry smile.

Although he wasn't entirely clear on the specifics, the fact that everyone started passing the buck from Lu Yuanshan down the line clearly indicated that something was amiss!

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai raised his head, glanced at the princess behind him, and smiled.

He could naturally see that everyone present was wary of the eldest princess.

Since that's the case, wouldn't it be a waste if he didn't take advantage of the situation and use the tiger's power?

Jiang Xiaobai immediately cleared his throat and said, "Seniors, this... I'm determined to stay at Longhu Mountain!"

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai glanced at everyone present and slowly asked, "Who agrees and who disagrees?"

"Of course, if you object, please speak to me, your maid!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

The elders looked at each other, but none of them spoke.

Lu Yuanshan frowned, opened his mouth, glanced one last time at the princess behind Jiang Xiaobai, and finally shut his mouth.

"By the way, Uncle!"

Jiang Xiaobai noticed Lu Yuanshan's expression and smiled, "You still dare to...?"

"Ahem, what I mean is, if you're not saying anything now, does that mean you have no objections?!"

"this……"

Lu Yuanshan's lips moved slightly: "Just a little bit, is that okay?!"

After speaking, Lu Yuanshan glanced at the eldest princess.

"If you do, just tell my maid!"

As Jiang Xiaobai spoke, he glanced back at the Princess and said, "She has a good temper and is reasonable; I'm sure she'll listen to you!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the princess raised her hand and pinched Jiang Xiaobai's back hard.

hiss!

Jiang Xiaobai was in so much pain that his body was contorted, but he still had a smile on his face, as if nothing had happened.

Lu Yuanshan witnessed this scene, sighed, and finally said helplessly, "Well... I have no objection!"

"Grandpa, what about you?"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded in satisfaction and then looked at Chen Songhan.

"without!"

Chen Songhan shook his head without the slightest hesitation.

Yes, he didn't want to reason with the little witch.

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Since no one objects, then it's settled that I'll keep this matter!"

After speaking, Jiang Xiaobai's gaze returned to Yu Shangwu, and he asked, "By the way, your Cangfeng Sect must have some other plans for sending people here this time, right?"

"this……"

Yu Shangwu hesitated immediately.

"Why don't you tell me?"

Jiang Xiaobai paused for a moment before saying, "Of course, it's not what I want to hear!"

"It's my little maid... I want to hear it!!"