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

"What the heck, Li Zhiwei!?"

As Jiang Xiaobai uttered those words, Jiang Jingcheng was visibly taken aback: "What? There's someone with that name at the poetry gathering?"

But as soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Jingcheng realized what he meant.

Yes, how could there be such a coincidence of the same name? The next moment, Jiang Jingcheng's expression changed visibly.

"You are a traitor, you are a traitor!!"

A low shout suddenly rang out inside the carriage, making the surrounding guards tremble.

Inside the carriage, Jiang Jingcheng glared at Jiang Xiaobai, veins bulging on his forehead, and a shocking wave of energy emanating from him.

"Didn't I tell you already? At tonight's poetry gathering, anyone can be chosen, but Li Zhiwei is absolutely out of the question!"

"Are you... trying to make me angry to death?"

"Father, please don't worry."

"Don't rush?"

Jiang Jingcheng angrily said, "Do you know that old bastard Li Bingzhang was just being sarcastic and sarcastic in front of me, subtly criticizing our Marquis's mansion!"

"I've barely finished here, and you're already telling me you chose his daughter?"

"Guards, my knife! Bring it in right now! I'm going to kill this idiot!!"

The guards outside shrank back, not daring to utter a sound, nor did they dare to hand over their knives.

"cough……"

Seeing Jiang Jingcheng's furious expression, Jiang Xiaobai coughed lightly and said, "Father, I know you were angry with Prime Minister Li just now."

"But...don't you want to regain your dignity?"

Ok?

Upon hearing this...

Jiang Jingcheng was visibly taken aback.

Those eyes, which had been brimming with anger, narrowed slightly: "Nonsense, of course I want to!"

"That solves it, doesn't it?"

Jiang Xiaobai's lips curled slightly as he leaned against the car wall and said slowly, "Haven't you already presented this opportunity to me?"

Jiang Jingcheng frowned immediately: "What do you mean?"

"If the Li family takes the initiative to come and propose marriage in the next couple of days..."

Jiang Xiaobai's smile deepened as he said, "Then, wouldn't you be able to turn the tables on him?"

"Let's teach him a lesson he won't forget! Let him know the might of the Jiang family!"

As these words fell.

The carriage fell silent for a moment.

Jiang Jingcheng, who had been looking furious, was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter.

Of course, that wasn't a happy laugh, but rather a laugh made by Chun Chun and Jiang Xiaobai.

Jiang Jingcheng stared at Jiang Xiaobai, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and said, "So impressive? What a load of crap!"

"Do you even realize you're marrying into the family, not the other way around! If he comes to our door, he'll just laugh at me!"

"Besides, if word gets out, where will I put my face!"

Jiang Jingcheng grew increasingly angry: "Guards, quick, bring me my knife! I'm going to chop this disgraceful wretch to pieces!!"

"Father!"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at the furious Jiang Jingcheng with a wry smile, but his voice was still solemn as he said, "Ordinary aristocratic families simply cannot protect me!"

"Have you ever considered that my buying of the official position was a setup from the start? And that the one who set up the setup is the current ruler? What should be done then?"

He stopped there, believing Jiang Jingcheng understood what he meant.

"That one?"

Jiang Jingcheng was stunned for a moment, his brows furrowing deeply, but his anger hadn't subsided: "That shouldn't be possible!"

Despite saying this, he sounded somewhat powerless, clearly indicating that Jiang Jingcheng himself was not sure.

Seeing Jiang Jingcheng's expression, Jiang Xiaobai understood and continued, "Therefore, I must marry into a more prestigious family!"

"Looking at the entire court, the Prime Minister's residence, as the head of the civil officials, is undoubtedly the most suitable. Only in this way can my claim of marrying into the family be justified!"

"Even if it really is the current ruler, he would have to think twice before trying to harm me or the Jiang family!"

"Can……"

Jiang Jingcheng was silent for a moment, then frowned and said, "But Li Zhiwei is the most talented woman in the capital. Would she really be interested in you?"

"Even if we take a step back and assume that girl impulsively agreed, how could that old bastard Li Bingzhang possibly consent?"

"What do you take the Li family for?"

"Do you think Li Bingzhang is some vegetable vendor on the street who can get approval from a few words?"

He admitted that Jiang Xiaobai's words were not without merit, but how could that old geezer Li Bingzhang possibly agree to this?

What is Li Zhiwei's reputation like? What is his son's name?

Impossible to think about!

"Others may not dare to say, but I am confident about this matter."

Jiang Xiaobai listened, his expression remaining calm: "Two days at most."

Jiang Xiaobai held up two fingers, shook them, and looked at Jiang Jingcheng, saying, "The Li family will definitely come knocking within two days."

"If not, there's still one day left. You can still find another woman then."

Ok?

Jiang Jingcheng looked surprised as he saw Jiang Xiaobai's confident expression.

Indeed, looking at his son today, he felt a strange sense of estrangement.

Of course, this isn't estrangement, but rather a feeling that... I can't quite understand it.

With this thought in mind, Jiang Jingcheng's previously volatile emotions were unconsciously suppressed to some extent.

"Father."

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai pressed his advantage, saying, "I've never asked you for anything, please believe me this one and the last time!"

His tone was earnest.

Jiang Jingcheng looked up at Jiang Xiaobai and saw that the young face no longer had its usual playful smile, but instead exuded a sense of composure.

This is something you rarely see in his son!

After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Jingcheng looked at his son and asked, "You...do you have some kind of plan?"

It's somewhat unbelievable that his son would be involved in such a planning project.

But at this moment, he truly couldn't understand his son anymore.

"have!"

Jiang Xiaobai didn't hide anything after hearing this, and looked at Jiang Jingcheng, saying, "The first step is to marry into the Prime Minister's family, the second step..."

Then, Jiang Xiaobai paused and said, "I also want to find a master!"

That's right, it's easy to become a top scholar, but without a mentor, the probability of being convinced is still very low.

Therefore, this lineage of teachers is essential, and it must be renowned!

Only in this way can we avoid giving others something to talk about and being used against us again!

"Master-disciple relationship?"

Jiang Jingcheng pondered for a moment and said, "The Dragon Tiger Sect is a famous sect, and we have a good relationship with them. Let me introduce you!"

"Father, I meant literary succession, not martial succession!" Jiang Xiaobai said helplessly.

"You unfilial son!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingcheng's face darkened again: "Our Jiang family has practiced martial arts for generations, and you want to find a scholar as your teacher?!"

"Are you trying to drive me crazy?!"

"Besides, with your carefree and irresponsible attitude, which teacher would want you, and who would dare to take you on as a student?"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai looked helpless for a moment, then said seriously, "I think that Elder Lin is quite good!"

"You?"

As soon as Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, Jiang Jingcheng burst into laughter: "Don't even dream about Old Master Lin's status!"

"Besides, Master Lin already said he was closing his doors and would no longer accept disciples!"

Yes, he really didn't mean to hurt his son, but the facts are undeniable!

"If I do that, Father, you mustn't be angry!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled.

He knew that his father hated scholars the most.

"Okay, I'm not angry!"

Jiang Jingcheng sneered, "Fine, I'd like to see why Old Master Lin would take a liking to you!"

……

at the same time.

Inside the main hall of the Prime Minister's residence.

At this moment, Li Bingzhang was sitting in the main seat, clearly in a very good mood.

Especially when he recalled how Jiang Jingcheng had been suppressing his anger in front of him, yet unable to vent it, the smile on his face grew even wider.

"Jiang Jingcheng, that vulgar man!"

Li Bingzhang picked up his teacup, blew on it gently, and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle, "He always looks down on scholars, thinking that we civil officials are full of scheming and not as straightforward as them."

"And now look what's happened, they've even come up with the idea of ​​sending their son to the poetry gathering to save face."

At this point, Li Bingzhang chuckled and said, "However... in my opinion, he probably knows about his son buying the official position, right? He's just coming to me... trying to curry favor and plead for leniency!"

"But his son's reputation is so bad, everyone in the capital knows it. Now that he's bought a top scholar title, this is something I can't possibly suppress!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the servants in the hall all lowered their heads, not daring to respond.

Just then, a soft footstep sounded outside.

Immediately afterwards, two figures slowly walked into the hall.

Leading the group was Li Zhiwei, followed by her maid.

"Zhiwei?"

When Li Bingzhang saw his daughter arrive, the smile on his face softened considerably: "Why are you back so soon?"

"Is the poetry reading over?"

"not yet."

Li Zhiwei gently shook her head: "It's just that your daughter has something she wants to tell you, Father."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Li Bingzhang couldn't help but laugh and say, "What's wrong? Are you short of money again?"

"It's not about the money."

At this point, Li Zhiwei paused slightly, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Seeing this, Li Bingzhang was not in a hurry. He just smiled at her, as if to say, "Take your time."

After all, in his view, his daughter had always been well-educated, reasonable, and steady, so it shouldn't be a big deal.

However, the next moment, Li Zhiwei slowly spoke: "It's about Prince Jiang!"

"I want to...marry him."