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

Too talented?

Tang Kui's eyes widened, and his expression immediately became somewhat uncomfortable.

Yes, Jiang Xiaobai's words... he really couldn't respond.

If you are truly talented, why would you need to buy the title of top scholar?

However, as an elder, there are some things that, in principle, should not be said to their face.

I could only keep it to myself.

Meanwhile, Tang Ningshuang, who hadn't said much, had a slightly flickering gaze.

really.

Whether it's a marriage alliance or becoming an apprentice of Master Lin... it's probably all just Jiang Xiaobai's boasting, and can't be taken seriously!

"Cough cough."

Tang Kui coughed twice, but didn't dwell on the topic. Instead, he turned his gaze directly to Jiang Jingcheng.

"Brother, speaking of which, I will also be attending court tomorrow."

Tang Kui's expression became slightly more serious: "If anything happens to my nephew at that time, I will be there to take on more of his burdens."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingcheng's previously composed expression softened slightly: "Hmph, that's more like what a human being would say."

After hearing this, Tang Kui shook his head helplessly, glanced at the sky, and stood up: "Alright, brother, it's getting late, I'll take my leave now."

"Okay, I won't see you off!"

Jiang Jingcheng didn't get up either, and casually tossed out a remark.

From his tone, it was clear to anyone listening that he was still angry.

Tang Kui wasn't angry. He simply waved his hand and led Tang Ningshuang out of the main hall.

After the two left, the lobby fell silent again.

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at his father, hesitated slightly, and finally asked, "Father, why...did Uncle Tang suddenly come to our house?"

"Could it be something urgent?"

"no."

As Jiang Jingcheng shook his head, he sneered, "I saved your Uncle Tang's life back then, and that's all the favor I owe him... If he doesn't come to see me first when he returns to the capital, I'll break his legs!"

"..."

Hearing his father's words, Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but twitch his lips.

However, he knew very well that his adoptive father was capable of taking action when he decided to!

Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but recall the miserable scene when he first transmigrated.

Even now, Jiang Xiaobai still feels a dull ache when he thinks about that kick.

"Alright, go back and get some rest!" Jiang Jingcheng said again.

"Then I shall take my leave."

Jiang Xiaobai nodded, stood up, and prepared to leave.

However, just as he reached the door, Jiang Jingcheng's voice suddenly rang out from behind him.

"etc."

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai turned his head.

Jiang Jingcheng sat there, seemingly hesitating for a moment, before finally speaking, "Tomorrow... should I really feign illness and skip court?"

Hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai nodded emphatically: "Yes, it's good that you're home!"

It's nothing else.

This old man has a terrible temper. If the Emperor were to bring up the matter of buying the top scholar's title, given his father's temperament...

It's likely that he'll explode before the Emperor even reacts.

Therefore, it's safer for Jiang Jingcheng not to go this time.

Jiang Jingcheng stared at Jiang Xiaobai for a long time before finally sighing and waving his hand.

Not long after Jiang Xiaobai left, Shen Yun walked into the hall, her gaze falling on Jiang Jingcheng before she said, "Master, I have a feeling that I am not at ease."

"You think Xiaobai will run into any trouble tomorrow since he's going to meet the Emperor?"

"No way! Anyone who dares to harm our son will be severely punished!"

Jiang Jingcheng's face was full of coldness.

……

the other side.

Outside the Marquis's residence, a carriage was slowly moving forward.

Inside the carriage, Tang Kui sat there, his gaze piercing through the gaps in the curtains as he watched the street scene slowly recede outside.

Opposite him, Tang Ningshuang seemed lost in thought before finally speaking, "Father, please don't bring yourself to these kinds of occasions anymore. I'm not used to it!"

"hehe……"

After hearing this, Tang Kui turned to look at Tang Ningshuang, a smile on his face, and said, "You silly girl, you've been staying at home for the past few years with your master. If you don't go out and about more, you'll become even less talkative!"

"That's not what my daughter meant. She just doesn't like certain people!"

Tang Ningshuang said indifferently, "He has no real skills, but he's a master at boasting!"

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai's image appeared in Tang Ningshuang's mind, and she couldn't help but let out a soft hum.

"Hehe, so that's what you mean!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Kui understood. After a slight smile, his expression turned serious: "If it's just Jiang Xiaobai's side of the story, it might indeed be false!"

"But... since your Uncle Jiang has spoken, it must be true!"

"Fake!"

Tang Ningshuang said, "Or maybe it is, how did Jiang Xiaobai manage to deceive Uncle Jiang?"

"You silly child..."

Tang Kui wanted to say something, but before he could finish, he shook his head.

Yes, he knows his daughter's personality well; once she's made up her mind, it's very difficult to change it.

Unless... you see it with your own eyes.

So he couldn't be bothered to explain anymore, since everything would be clear at tomorrow's morning court session!

As the two fell silent, the atmosphere in the car quieted down again. After a moment, Tang Kui looked out the window again and couldn't help but sigh, "It's still so comfortable back in Beijing!"

As he spoke, Tang Kui looked at his daughter again and said, "It's just that I haven't been able to be there for you and your mother all these years, and it has been hard on you two."

"It's alright, I'm used to it!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ningshuang simply shook her head slightly and didn't say anything more.

Seeing his daughter like this, Tang Kui felt even more guilty.

However, Tang Kui seemed to have thought of something, and a smile returned to his face.

"By the way, before you returned to Beijing, your mother sent a message saying that you had good news and that she would tell me in person when I came back."

"Now... can we talk about it?"

"Can!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ningshuang's gaze, which had been somewhat lost in thought, slowly returned to Tang Kui: "Daughter... is preparing to join the army."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Kui's smile instantly froze, his face darkening as he stated directly, "No, I won't agree to this!!"

"What kind of place is the military? How dare a girl like you go there?!"

"I... have already passed the martial arts exam and become the top martial arts champion."

Despite Tang Kui's objection, Tang Ning Shuang remained calm and simply raised her eyes: "When I meet the Emperor tomorrow, I will apply to join the army in front of him."

"This matter is not up to you, Father."

Upon hearing this, Tang Kui's entire body trembled, and he immediately stood up.

"Ouch!"

However, the next moment, with a muffled thud, Tang Kui's forehead slammed solidly into the roof of the carriage.

But Tang Kui, too preoccupied to rub his forehead, stared wide-eyed at Tang Ning Shuang: "You... what did you just say?"

"You...you...you passed the martial arts exam and became the top martial arts scholar?!"

"Yes."

Tang Ningshuang didn't react much to Tang Kui's flustered appearance. She simply nodded slightly, then turned her head and looked out the car window.

"Just got the results from the exam..."