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

What the heck?

A...marriage alliance?

Return Li Xiang's daughter?

Tang Kui's previously composed face was instantly filled with shock.

Jiang Jingcheng had spent quite a while exchanging pleasantries with him, but he hadn't mentioned this matter at all.

The key is……

Li Bingzhang and Jiang Jingcheng were notoriously at odds in the imperial court.

The two worked together in the same court and were polite to each other on the surface, but in private they often spoke ill of each other in their respective circles.

This matter was practically an open secret within the Great Hua court.

How could such a mortal enemy be willing to marry his daughter into the Jiang family?

Moreover, there's Prime Minister Li's daughter...

If Tang Kui remembers correctly, he seems to have only one daughter.

So for a moment, Tang Kui's expression was full of doubt, wondering if Jiang Xiaobai was joking with him!

Tang Ning Shuang, who had been looking down on Tang Kui, was also visibly taken aback.

Those cool, clear eyes couldn't help but glance at Jiang Xiaobai.

After just one glance, Tang Ningshuang shook her head and gave a low, cold snort.

Yes.

Just listen to those kinds of words and let them go.

Who is that girl from the Li family, and what kind of person is this young master?

These two people, no matter how you look at it, don't seem to have any connection.

Even if Prime Minister Li agrees, given Li Zhiwei's arrogant nature, he might not agree!

Thinking of this, Tang Ningshuang pursed her red lips, her gaze towards Jiang Xiaobai's eyes growing even colder.

In retrospect, Jiang Xiaobai is not only morally corrupt, but also has a screw loose.

This guy... he's a braggart too!

However, just as she was thinking this, Tang Kui simply turned his gaze to Jiang Jingcheng and asked for confirmation, "Brother."

"Is this... true?"

"It's true."

Jiang Jingcheng responded.

"ah??"

Upon hearing this, Tang Kui was completely stunned, and his voice noticeably rose several decibels.

Yes, Jiang Xiaobai might have doubts, but Jiang Jingcheng would never joke with him like that.

"That's not right, brother. Given your relationship with Li Bingzhang, how could he... how could he possibly agree to marry his daughter into your family!"

At this point, Tang Kui seemed to remember something, and his eyes suddenly narrowed slightly as he looked Jiang Jingcheng up and down: "Tell me honestly, brother, have you... found some dirt on Li Bingzhang?"

That's right, this is the only explanation for why Li Bingzhang agreed to the marriage between the two families.

Otherwise, no way!

"No!"

Jiang Jingcheng replied irritably, then glared fiercely at Jiang Xiaobai. Finally, gritting his teeth, he managed to finish the sentence: "Xiaobai... he married into the family!"

"Marry into the family? Pfft... Haha!"

No sooner had Jiang Jingcheng finished speaking than Tang Kui burst out laughing.

Yes, the laughter burst out all at once, and he couldn't suppress it himself.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingcheng's face darkened even further.

He knew that if Tang Kui didn't laugh a few times after this incident was exposed today, then something strange would have happened!

as predicted.

Tang Kui laughed for quite a while before he could finally catch his breath.

But at that moment, Tang Kui, who was laughing, suddenly stopped.

The next moment, Tang Kui's smile slowly faded, and his expression changed once again.

"Wait, something's not right..."

Tang Kui suddenly realized what was going on and turned his gaze back to Jiang Jingcheng, his tone full of doubt: "If it's about marrying into the family... Li Bingzhang would be even less likely to agree, right?"

Yes.

Li Bingzhang is a shrewd and cunning man, especially when it comes to reputation; he's no less capable than Jiang Jingcheng.

Secondly, Li Bingzhang would probably be the first to know about the matter of buying the top scholar's name.

So how could Li Bingzhang easily agree to this marriage proposal?

Furthermore, Li Bingzhang's daughter was renowned for her beauty and talent.

The line of men wanting to marry could stretch from the east gate to the west gate. Even if they were choosing someone to marry into the family, they wouldn't choose someone as famous as Jiang Xiaobai!

Therefore, there must be something fishy about this!

Faced with Tang Kui's continued questioning and skepticism, Jiang Jingcheng's pent-up anger finally erupted: "Hmph, so what if I agree? What can you do about it?"

"No, I..."

Tang Kui originally wanted to ask a few more questions.

Seeing Jiang Jingcheng's face, which was already showing signs of anger, she swallowed her words and could only turn her gaze to Jiang Xiaobai.

However, before he could speak, Jiang Xiaobai's voice rang out first: "Besides the marriage alliance with the Prime Minister's family, I also became a disciple of Lin Fengshuo, the Elder Lin."

what……

This short sentence was spoken.

The previously lively atmosphere inside the hall froze in place.

Tang Kui's expression froze instantly, and his gaze towards Jiang Xiaobai became somewhat incredulous once again.

Lin Fengshuo was one of the most respected scholars of our time!

His students are all over the world, and his disciples fill the court.

Even the current emperor has to personally address him as Grand Tutor!

This old man... took Jiang Xiaobai as his student?!

While he was still in shock, Tang Ningshuang pursed her lips and finally snorted coldly again.

Yes, she was even less inclined to believe that!

However, after a long pause, Tang Kui suddenly realized something.

Yes, it's true that Jiang Xiaobai and Li Xiang are getting married.

It's... plausible that Lin Fengshuo would accept Jiang Xiaobai as a student.

Indeed, Li Bingzhang had extensive connections in the imperial court, and he also had a long-standing relationship with Elder Lin.

If Li Xiang is willing to step in and mediate, it's not impossible for Elder Lin to accept Jiang Xiaobai.

Once he understood this, the shock in Tang Kui's heart subsided somewhat.

Even so, Tang Kui looked at Jiang Xiaobai with a hint of surprise and continued, "Nephew... what else have you prepared besides this?"

That's all.

Jiang Xiaobai smiled slightly and said, "Because for me, these two points are enough."

"That's true!"

Tang Kui let out a long breath and nodded heavily: "Tomorrow you'll have an audience with the Emperor. With Prime Minister Li helping you out, plus your status as Lin Lao's student..."

Even if His Majesty knew that your title of top scholar was bought, he probably wouldn't make things too difficult for you.

At this point, Tang Kui paused, the confusion on his face resurfacing, and said helplessly, "But... I really can't figure it out!"

"Why did Li Bingzhang...why did he agree to let you marry into his family?"

You won't get any answers from Jiang Jingcheng, but you might be able to learn something from Jiang Xiaobai.

"this……"

Jiang Xiaobai paused, then said shyly, "Perhaps it's because I... am too talented!"