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

"Oh ho? A rebellion?!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jingcheng froze for a moment. After regaining his senses, he instantly gripped the broadsword in his hand, and a terrifying wave of energy burst forth.

"You unfilial son! You unfilial son! My Jiang family is full of loyal and righteous men, how could we have produced such a rebellious and wicked child like you!"

"Don't move, or I'll fucking kill you!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai listened, feeling helpless.

In fact, rebellion is indeed a shortcut.

According to memory, the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion was located in the northern border and controlled an army of 800,000.

That number is even more terrifying!

However, through his memories, he understood why Jiang Jingcheng was so angry.

Yes, the late emperor was too good to the Jiang family.

Besides, the words "loyal and valiant" are deeply ingrained in the Jiang family. Getting his cheap father to turn around and rebel is not something that can be done in a short time!

"master!"

Shen Yun stopped Jiang Jingcheng, glared at Jiang Xiaobai, and said, "Xiaobai, why don't you apologize right now!"

Jiang Xiaobai's expression flashed with helplessness, and he gave a wry smile: "Father, I was just saying, please don't be angry!"

"Master, Xiaobai has apologized, please don't be angry anymore. You... please tell me your solution!"

Shen Yun spoke up urgently from the side.

Jiang Jingcheng snorted coldly, his face still grim as he glared at Jiang Xiaobai before finally saying slowly, "The only solution now is for Xiaobai to temporarily marry into the family."

At this point, Jiang Jingcheng paused for a moment before continuing, "Alas, His Majesty has always wanted to take back military power from me, and Xiaobai is our only son now."

"If this brat marries into the family, it will be a way of giving His Majesty an explanation, and I believe His Majesty won't make things too difficult for him!"

"Marrying into the family?"

Jiang Xiaobai's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this.

With an army of 800,000, why should he marry into another family?

"I know that doing this won't make you very happy either."

Jiang Jingcheng noticed Jiang Xiaobai's expression and said, "But you did it. If you want to live, you have to bear the consequences!"

"No, no, I agree with your method!"

Jiang Xiaobai sighed and then nodded.

In his view, rebellion was indeed a viable path.

But... since his cheapskate father is currently unable to come to this conclusion, marrying into the family has indeed become the last resort for him.

Once he marries into the family, the Jiang family will nominally have no heir.

As far as the royal family is concerned, the Jiang family's military power will eventually be returned to them.

Under such circumstances, even if he bought his way to the top scholar position, the emperor probably wouldn't say anything.

More importantly, he needs time now.

That's right. Given enough time, there might be a chance to turn this buying and selling of official positions around!

Once everything has stabilized, we can figure out a way to return to the Jiang family!

Jiang Jingcheng frowned when he saw Jiang Xiaobai agree, and finally sheathed his long sword and left.

Jiang Xiaobai rubbed his forehead. Before he could think further, he felt a wave of dizziness wash over him and collapsed.

……

After an unknown amount of time, when Jiang Xiaobai woke up again, he found himself lying in an antique-style room.

Carved wooden beams, blue curtains.

The sandalwood tables were neatly arranged by the window.

A faint medicinal fragrance lingered in the air.

Jiang Xiaobai was stunned for a moment, then slowly sat up, supporting himself.

"hiss……"

Instantly, he couldn't help but gasp.

It felt like my bones had been dismembered and then put back together; my whole body ached.

At that moment, the scene before he fell into a coma automatically appeared in his mind.

A forty-meter-long blade of light.

General Father.

And of course, there was that merciless kick...

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai's lips twitched involuntarily.

"It seems... that really wasn't a dream, I really did time travel."

With a wry smile, Jiang Xiaobai looked up at his surroundings, his expression gradually becoming complicated.

Just then.

With a soft creak, the door was gently pushed open.

A familiar figure walked in.

It was his mother, Shen Yun.

When Shen Yun came in and saw that Jiang Xiaobai was awake, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "Xiaobai, you're awake?"

As she spoke, she walked to the bedside and sat down, looking at Jiang Xiaobai with concern: "Does your body still hurt?"

"good."

Jiang Xiaobai gave a wry smile.

How could it not hurt?

But in order not to worry Shen Yun, he could only say that.

"That's good."

Shen Yun nodded gently, then couldn't help but sigh: "News came from the palace today that the results of the imperial examinations... will be released in three days."

Three days?

Jiang Xiaobai frowned slightly.

In other words, three days later, he, the top scholar, would enter the palace to meet the emperor.

And once someone exposes the cheating... the consequences are predictable.

"However, you don't need to worry too much."

Shen Yun seemed to sense Jiang Xiaobai's concerns and quickly comforted him, "Your father has already made arrangements regarding your marriage into the family."

"As long as things are settled before the results are released, your safety will be guaranteed."

Hopefully things will go smoothly.

Jiang Xiaobai nodded.

Just as he finished speaking, footsteps came from outside, and then Jiang Jingcheng pushed open the door and entered.

"Sir, what was the result?"

Upon seeing Jiang Jingcheng, Shen Yun immediately stood up and asked with a look of anticipation.

"Ugh, don't even mention it!"

Jiang Jingcheng frowned deeply: "I went to several places, but the results were not very optimistic."

He originally thought that with the Jiang family's background, and... especially since his son was marrying into the family, it shouldn't be difficult.

But the result was completely the opposite.

He also found the reason.

Yes, his son's reputation is terrible!

It smelled so bad that young women avoided it like the plague!

"Then...how about finding an ordinary family?"

Shen Yun asked urgently.

Yes, right now, as long as she can save her son's life, she's willing to accept being laughed at!

"No, our Emperor is inherently suspicious."

Jiang Jingcheng paused for a moment, then shook his head: "If we marry into an ordinary family, he'll only think we're putting on an act."

At this point, Jiang Jingcheng frowned and spoke again, "However... I heard some news when I came back!"

"A poetry gathering will be held at the Prime Minister's residence tonight, and many talented young women will attend."

"Does Master mean to let Xiaobai participate?"

Shen Yun was stunned for a moment, then shook her head vigorously: "No, no, Prime Minister Li is Master's political enemy, and has always held a deep grudge against our Jiang family!"

"Besides, with our son's limited abilities, even if he went, he'd probably just make a fool of himself. There's no way any girl would be interested in Xiaobai!"

"What can my political enemies do? For my son's sake, I have to swallow my pride and go!"

As he spoke, Jiang Jingcheng's expression turned slightly somber: "Besides, don't worry, I've arranged everything!"

"What do you mean by that, sir?"

Shen Yun was somewhat puzzled.

"Alright, that's enough. Don't ask any more questions now!"

As Jiang Jingcheng was speaking, he suddenly remembered something: "That's right!"

As they spoke, Jiang Jingcheng took out a piece of paper from his pocket and handed it to Jiang Xiaobai.

"I've had someone write a few poems. While there's still time during the day, make sure you thoroughly study them. That way, at least you won't look too badly!"

"what?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked down at the note in surprise.

His gaze gradually became somewhat strange.

诗？

If it were something else, he might not be so confident.

But if we're comparing poetry...

That would be a bit like bullying someone.

Of course... he was the one bullying others!

Thinking of this, he casually opened the paper and glanced at it.

The next moment, Jiang Xiaobai burst out laughing: "Hahahaha, that's hilarious!"

"What are you laughing at?"

Jiang Jingcheng immediately frowned.

"Father."

Jiang Xiaobai suppressed a laugh, then looked up at Jiang Jingcheng with a serious expression.

"Are you sure this thing... deserves to be called poetry?"

"If you actually took this thing out, forget about getting married into the family; the girl would probably move out overnight."

"Oh?"

Jiang Jingcheng's face darkened, and he looked at Jiang Xiaobai indifferently, saying, "Then what kind of poetry can someone as illiterate as you write?"