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

Inside the main hall of the Marquis's residence.

Jiang Jingcheng sipped his tea, while Shen Yun sat there, her expression still filled with worry.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside, and Jiang Xiaobai walked in.

"What...you little brat, you actually know how to come back?!"

Jiang Jingcheng frowned as he watched Jiang Xiaobai walk in. Setting down his teacup, he said, "I thought you'd forgotten about this family!"

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai paused, his gaze somewhat strange.

Judging from his father's tone... why is there a hint of sourness?!

Could it be that his father knows he's in the Prime Minister's residence?

"Your Uncle Tang sent someone over."

Jiang Jingcheng noticed Jiang Xiaobai's puzzled expression and explained, "He recounted what happened at court and also told me that you went to the Prime Minister's residence!"

"So that's it! So that's it!"

Jiang Xiaobai chuckled dryly, sat down to one side, and looked at Jiang Jingcheng, saying, "Father, are you satisfied with my performance in court?"

"Hmph, what's there to be satisfied with? All he does is play petty tricks!"

Jiang Jingcheng snorted and said, "With your four strategies, including a thorough investigation of the Ministry of Rites, you're probably going to offend a lot of people!"

In fact, even he himself applauded those four strategies.

After all, this is a good thing for soldiers.

However, if these four policies are actually implemented, the interests of many departments of the imperial court will be harmed.

Jiang Xiaobai, who made the suggestion, inevitably became the target of public criticism.

Then, Jiang Xiaobai's path in the imperial court will not be easy in the future!

"Ha, they're already trying to get their hands on our property, so what if they offend us!"

Jiang Xiaobai didn't seem to care.

Although he valued his life, he also knew that he absolutely could not sit idly by and wait for death.

Taking the initiative is the best option.

"Little Bai, you're right, Mommy supports you!"

As Shen Yun spoke, she glanced at Jiang Xiaobai from head to toe.

Only after confirming that Jiang Xiaobai was not injured did he secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Don't worry, Mother, I'm fine!"

Jiang Xiaobai noticed Shen Yun's concerned expression, and a warm feeling spread through his heart, bringing a smile to his face.

"It's good that you're alright."

Shen Yun nodded slightly, then couldn't help but glare at Jiang Jingcheng: "And you, the child finally came back, can't you say a few nice words?"

"Hmph, all that nice talk is harming him!"

As he spoke, Jiang Jingcheng looked at Jiang Xiaobai and continued, "In short, matters of the court are extremely complex. This time... His Majesty has ordered you to thoroughly investigate the Ministry of Rites. You must be extremely careful!"

"Don't let this get you into trouble."

"yes!"

As Jiang Xiaobai nodded, seeing that Jiang Jingcheng's expression had visibly softened, he pulled up a chair and leaned forward: "Ahem, Father, I need to discuss something with you!"

"Speak!"

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai's expression, Jiang Jingcheng knew that nothing good was coming.

"Hey, I hope that my father will take the initiative to petition His Majesty tomorrow morning to remove me from the list of top scholars."

Ok?

Jiang Jingcheng frowned immediately.

Shen Yun, who was standing nearby, also changed her expression: "Xiao Bai, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Jiang Xiaobai's title of "top scholar" has only just been officially established.

It hasn't even been a while since I've had a chance to enjoy it, and now I'm losing this title?

"Mother, don't worry!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "I can't take that position; His Majesty won't agree!"

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Jiang Jingcheng and said, "But this matter... must be done!"

"In addition to petitioning His Majesty to remove me from the list of top scholars, my father is also likely to put on a show with my future father-in-law."

"What play?"

Jiang Jingcheng narrowed his eyes.

"Tomorrow in the imperial court, my father and my future father-in-law will have a heated argument."

Jiang Xiaobai coughed lightly.

"..."

The lobby suddenly fell silent.

Jiang Jingcheng's face twitched visibly: "You want me to go to the imperial court and argue with that old scoundrel Li Bingzhang?"

"yes!"

As Jiang Xiaobai nodded, he felt somewhat uneasy.

There was no way around it; his father was clearly the type of person who would rather use a knife than a word.

Making Jiang Jingcheng go to court and argue with Li Bingzhang is a bit of a stretch.

Just as he was about to explain, Jiang Jingcheng's voice suddenly rang out: "Hey, how exactly do we do it?"

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned for a moment.

So satisfying?

He thought Jiang Jingcheng would slam his fist on the table first.

Shen Yun was also somewhat surprised and glanced at Jiang Jingcheng.

"Since you dared to say that, it means you're not just joking around."

Jiang Jingcheng said calmly, "So, how do you want me and Li Bingzhang to argue in court?"

"You don't need to put on any special show!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, "Just vent all your frustrations from this period of time on my father-in-law!"

"what?"

Jiang Jingcheng was taken aback and said, "That's it?"

"Yes, that's fine!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded emphatically.

"this……"

Jiang Jingcheng pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Alright, let me think about it and make a decision!"

Then, she looked back at Jiang Xiaobai and said, "You've had a long day, go home and rest early."

"Okay!"

Jiang Xiaobai knew in his heart that Jiang Jingcheng's words basically meant he agreed.

However, just as he was about to leave, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, Father."

"Do we have any skilled craftsmen in our family?"

"A skilled craftsman?"

Jiang Jingcheng frowned: "What do you want to do?"

"Make a small item for self-defense."

Jiang Xiaobai smiled.

"Small items?"

Jiang Jingcheng frowned even more deeply: "What kind of protection can a small item provide?"

Yes.

There are quite a few experts within Dahua.

True martial artists move with incredible speed.

Jiang Xiaobai's idea of ​​using small items for self-defense is somewhat naive!

"I'll let you know once I've figured it out!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and turned to leave.

Not long after Jiang Xiaobai left, a general strode into the main hall and whispered a few words in Jiang Jingcheng's ear.

The next moment, Jiang Jingcheng suddenly stood up.

A terrifying aura instantly emanated from him: "How dare you!"

"What's wrong, sir?"

Shen Yun raised her head and looked at Jiang Jingcheng, asking a question.

"Xiao Bai was assassinated in the street!"

Jiang Jingcheng's face was extremely somber.

In fact, he had been secretly protecting Jiang Xiaobai all along.

The previous Zhang Xinnian was the same, as is the general who is reporting now.

Now, Jiang Xiaobai is the only son left in the Jiang family, and no one expected that someone would have such thoughts.

One can imagine his anger.

No wonder his son wanted to get something for self-defense.

It seems... his son's situation is indeed not very safe.

Shen Yun's expression also turned grim as she listened: "Have you found out who's behind this?"

"Report back to the lady!"

The general looked at Shen Yun respectfully and said, "The assassin was taken away by a master from the Prime Minister's residence. The exact outcome is still unknown!"

"Very well, I'll ask that old scoundrel Prime Minister Li while I'm at court tomorrow!"

Jiang Jingcheng frowned, then looked at the general and said, "Let Elder Liu take a walk around the courtyard where the deceased is."

"Whatever he wants to do, he will have Old Liu do it for him."

Old Master Liu is a skilled craftsman in their Marquis's mansion, with superb craftsmanship, which should be able to meet Jiang Xiaobai's needs.

"yes!"

Just as the general was about to step down, Jiang Jingcheng's voice rang out again: "Wait."

A chill ran through Jiang Jingcheng's eyes as he looked at the general and slowly said, "Go and prepare another coffin for me."

"Master, what are you doing?"

Beside her, Shen Yun's expression changed.

"Is that even a question? I'll carry him to court tomorrow!!"

Jiang Jingcheng's face was full of anger: "I'm going to tell everyone in the court that anyone who dares to touch my son will be buried in this coffin!!"

"Whoever he is!!"

"What if it were His Majesty?"

Shen Yun spoke up.

"Um...um...oh dear, you old woman...humph!"

Jiang Jingcheng's lips twitched, he glared at Shen Yun, and then turned and left...