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

"No rush."

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Jiang Lu and said with a smile, "Lord Song Wen, you can take your time to consider it."

"Let's talk again once you've thought it through."

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai paused, then added, "However, I have limited patience."

"So you'd better hurry up, or I might not even consider you anymore."

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai turned to leave.

"etc!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lu's face twitched violently, and he finally spoke: "I...I'll be your informant!"

After saying that, Jiang Lu seemed to have all his strength drained away.

Yes, he knew he had no other choice.

Once Song Wen's name is exposed, he's finished.

He impersonated others to gain official titles and gradually climbed to the position of principal officer in the Ministry of Justice.

Under normal circumstances, this matter might have been covered up, but right now, Jiang Xiaobai is the one personally appointed by His Majesty to investigate the imperial examination case.

If Jiang Xiaobai were to report this matter to His Majesty, it would be beyond what a mere head of the Ministry of Justice could handle.

"You agreed quite quickly."

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Jiang Lu, his smile fading slightly: "However, to ensure I trust you, I need to ask you a few questions that I just asked Zhang Mu."

"If it matches, let's cooperate."

"If it doesn't match..."

Jiang Xiaobai paused, then her smile returned: "Then I'm sorry."

"Therefore, I hope Lord Jiang will cherish this last opportunity!"

"good!"

Jiang Lu's throat bobbed, and he took a deep breath before saying, "Ask away!"

"Who is that important person behind him?"

Jiang Xiaobai spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lu was clearly stunned.

Clearly, no one expected Jiang Xiaobai to ask such a direct question right away.

This caused Jiang Lu's prepared remarks to instantly get stuck in her throat.

Jiang Lu's expression turned serious.

Say?

Or should I not say anything?

Jiang Xiaobai didn't urge him, but just looked at him with a smile.

The dungeon fell silent for a moment, and cold sweat visibly broke out on Jiang Lu's forehead.

Is it difficult?

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly spoke up: "Isn't it just that he has homosexual tendencies?"

Although Zhang Mu felt that Jiang Lu was unclear about the matter, in his opinion, the fact that the lord was able to assign Jiang Lu meant that Jiang Lu was trustworthy.

Jiang Lu, having been in contact with him for many years, must also know this secret.

Sure enough, as soon as those simple words were spoken, Jiang Lu's pupils contracted instantly.

At this point, he could no longer hide the shock on his face.

Zhang Mu even mentioned this?

But logically speaking, Zhang Mu shouldn't know this secret!

Jiang Lu stared intently at Jiang Xiaobai, his face alternating between pale and flushed, before finally gritting his teeth and saying, "He is the Chief Justice of the Ministry of Justice!"

Chief Justice of the Ministry of Justice?

Jiang Xiaobai's eyes flickered slightly, and he continued, "Then do you know why he ordered you to send someone to assassinate me?"

Jiang Lu looked troubled: "This... I don't know."

"you do not know?"

"I really don't know!"

Jiang Lu said, "I'm just following orders."

"but……"

At this point, Jiang Lu lowered his voice slightly: "I can sense that behind the Commander-in-Chief, there should be another important figure whom I have no access to!"

A strange light flashed in Jiang Xiaobai's eyes.

really.

This line is not that simple.

The Chief Justice of the Ministry of Justice was merely someone who had been pushed to the front.

The one truly hiding in the back hasn't shown itself yet.

However, he wasn't in a hurry; he would take his time!

"All right!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded, a smile returning to his face: "In that case, you and Zhang Mu should go back and help me with my inside work."

"Tell me any news as soon as possible."

"If it's something I can know, why didn't you and Zhang Mu tell me..."

Jiang Xiaobai paused slightly, then said calmly, "Then don't blame me for revealing your secrets."

"yes!"

Jiang Lu's forehead was covered in even more cold sweat, and he quickly nodded, "Don't worry, Prince Jiang, I will definitely cooperate!"

"That's right."

Jiang Xiaobai nodded in satisfaction, then looked at the servants of the Prime Minister's residence beside him.

"Why haven't you brought Song Wen here yet...?"

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai seemed to suddenly remember something, and smiled, saying, "Oh, wait a minute."

"Why haven't you released Lord Jiang Lu yet?"

"yes!"

The servant in the Prime Minister's residence moved his throat.

He had been standing by the side the whole time, and it gave him the creeps.

This Prince Jiang is absolutely terrifying.

After a few words, he first tricked Zhang Mu.

They also used Zhang Mu to trick Jiang Lu.

Ironically, these two people were completely fooled by him.

The servant dared not delay and quickly stepped forward to open the prison door.

When Jiang Lu walked out of the prison, his steps were noticeably unsteady. He glanced at Jiang Xiaobai, and the anger he had felt before was gone from his eyes.

Instead, a deep sense of apprehension arose.

Jiang Xiaobai didn't waste any words and led Jiang Lu upwards.

Zhang Xinnian followed behind, and the way he looked at Jiang Xiaobai had completely changed.

He used to think only that the crown prince was clever.

But today, he realized that the Crown Prince was not clever.

This guy really knows how to manipulate people's hearts perfectly!

Soon, the group returned outside.

Zhang Mu was still sitting at the table, though he had touched some of the food and wine in front of him.

However, he was clearly not comfortable eating it.

Upon seeing Jiang Xiaobai bring Jiang Lu up, Zhang Mu's expression changed slightly, and he quickly stood up.

"Young Master Jiang."

Then, he looked at Jiang Lu and cupped his hands in greeting: "Lord Jiang!"

Jiang Lu glanced at Zhang Mu, and that glance was very cold.

A cold sweat broke out on Zhang Mu's back.

He wasn't sure exactly how much Jiang Lu had said.

They had no idea what Jiang Xiaobai had done down there.

Jiang Xiaobai sat down as if nothing had happened.

Then, he gestured for Jiang Lu to sit down as well.

Jiang Lu remained silent for a moment, but ultimately sat down next to Zhang Mu.

Jiang Xiaobai picked up the wine jar and poured a bowl of wine for Jiang Lu: "Lord Jiang Lu, Zhang Mu will be following you from now on and will be my informant."

"I hope you two can cooperate with me well."

"Don't let me down."

As soon as those simple words were spoken, Zhang Mu felt an even heavier cold sweat on his back.

It turned out to be true!

Did Jiang Lu really agree to Jiang Xiaobai's request?

If he hadn't cooperated, he might have really become the scapegoat.

For a moment, Zhang Mu felt both fear and relief.

Thank goodness, thank goodness he didn't keep trying to hold on.

Jiang Lu glanced at Zhang Mu, then picked up his wine bowl and said in a low voice, "Don't worry, Young Master Jiang."

"We two will definitely work well together!"

After saying that, Jiang Lu tilted his head back and drank the wine in the bowl in one gulp.

Jiang Xiaobai nodded in satisfaction as he watched this scene.

After that, Jiang Xiaobai didn't say anything more, but simply ate and drank a few bites with the two of them.

The atmosphere seemed to have eased, but Zhang Mu and Jiang Lu were still on edge.

Just then, Jiang Xiaobai seemed to suddenly remember something, looked up at the two of them, and said with a smile, "Oh right, I forgot to ask you."

"Who was the third person who tried to assassinate me?"

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