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

The next day, early in the morning.

Jiang Xiaobai had just finished breakfast and was sitting there drinking tea when a maidservant hurriedly walked in from outside.

"Your Highness."

The maid's gaze fell on Jiang Xiaobai, and she respectfully said, "Miss Li has arrived and is currently waiting in the main hall!"

"Oh?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked visibly surprised after hearing this.

Li Zhiwei?

Why is this woman here so early in the morning?

Jiang Xiaobai put down his teacup and, without delay, got up and walked towards the main hall.

As Jiang Xiaobai walked along, he couldn't help but ponder to himself.

This woman just got engaged yesterday, and she's already showing up today. Could it be... that she has something really important to say?

With this thought in mind, Jiang Xiaobai had just stepped outside the lobby when he heard the sounds coming from inside.

"You silly girl, how can you be so lovable!"

"And you're so outstanding too. Sigh, speaking of which, my brat really isn't good enough for you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiaobai paused, his expression turning somewhat helpless.

Yes.

The voice belonged to none other than his mother, Shen Yun.

As Jiang Xiaobai stepped inside, he saw Shen Yun holding Li Zhiwei's hand, smiling warmly.

As for Li Zhiwei, although she was still wearing a veil, there was a faint smile in her eyes.

Moreover, Jiang Xiaobai glanced around and noticed that Shen Yun had an extra bracelet on her wrist.

The bracelet had a warm, lustrous color and was clearly not an ordinary piece.

It was clearly a gift from Li Zhiwei.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly.

Good guy.

This woman is quick on her feet; she's even trying to bribe her own mother?

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai couldn't help but ask, "Mother, what are you saying!"

"What's wrong?"

When Shen Yun saw Jiang Xiaobai enter, she knew she had been overheard. She immediately looked up and snorted, "Did I say something wrong?"

"Tell me yourself, do you think you're good enough for Zhiwei?"

As Shen Yun finished speaking.

Li Zhiwei, sitting next to him, visibly covered her mouth slightly.

Although her face was covered by a veil, making it impossible to see her expression, the smile between her brows and the hint of smugness that shone through were impossible to hide.

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head helplessly once again as he watched this scene.

Yes.

With these two working together, anything he says now is probably pointless.

So he didn't bother arguing with Shen Yun and turned his gaze directly to Li Zhiwei, smiling as he said, "Wei'er, what brings you here so early?"

Or perhaps...

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai paused slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled up.

"You just missed me?"

These words were spoken.

Li Zhiwei's eyes, which had been slightly smiling, suddenly froze.

The smile vanished in an instant, replaced by a faint blush rising beneath the veil.

Li Zhiwei immediately raised her eyes and glared at Jiang Xiaobai: "What...nonsense are you talking about!"

"I'm here on important business!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow: "What important matter?"

"I'd like to take you to the Imperial College."

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai was visibly taken aback for a moment, but before he could ask any more questions, Li Zhiwei's voice continued, "After leaving the Marquis's residence yesterday, Teacher went directly to the Imperial Academy."

"Your article has already caused quite a stir in the Imperial Academy."

"A whole night has passed, and they're probably still talking about it now."

"and……"

Li Zhiwei's voice softened slightly: "It seems there were some people from the palace who went to the Imperial Academy today." I heard my father mention it; it must have been the Eldest Princess.

"They might be after your article too!"

At this point, Li Zhiwei's clear eyes fell on Jiang Xiaobai, her gaze carrying an indescribable meaning.

"The person behind your article... don't you want to go and visit her, and perhaps even meet our number one beauty in Dahua?"

As these words were spoken, Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow.

To be honest, he wasn't really that interested in places like the Imperial College.

After all, those who stayed there were mostly scholars.

And his reputation outside...

Ha, I'm afraid you'll get a lot of eye-rolls as soon as you walk in.

However… this eldest princess!

After pondering for a moment, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly smiled and said, "Going there... isn't necessarily a bad idea."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai's lips slowly curled into a smile: "But you have to act in a play with me!"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhiwei was visibly taken aback, her expression full of confusion: "Acting? Acting what?"

Jiang Xiaobai simply smiled and didn't rush to explain.

Looking at Jiang Xiaobai's smiling face, Li Zhiwei felt a sudden, inexplicable unease.

Yes.

When this guy shows that kind of smile, it's usually not a good thing.

Thinking of this, Li Zhiwei glared at Jiang Xiaobai again.

This guy...

What wicked scheme are they plotting now?

Shen Yun, who was sitting to the side, didn't quite understand what the two were talking about, but when she heard that Li Zhiwei wanted to take Jiang Xiaobai to the Imperial Academy, she immediately said, "Xiaobai, if we're going to the Imperial Academy, your clothes won't do."

"Go back and change into something decent."

"Besides, I'm going out with Zhiwei, so I can't embarrass her!"

"Mother."

Jiang Xiaobai said helplessly, "What's wrong with my clothes?"

"Nowhere will do!"

Shen Yun glared at him, then looked at Li Zhiwei, her smile almost impossible to hide: "Zhiwei, sit down first, I'll have someone go and change his clothes!"

"Madam, there's no need..."

Before Li Zhiwei could finish speaking, Shen Yun had already started giving orders to the servants in a flurry of activity.

Jiang Xiaobai stood there, looking at his mother's enthusiastic demeanor, which was even more enthusiastic than his own, and couldn't help but feel both amused and exasperated.

Li Zhiwei sat to the side, glancing at Jiang Xiaobai with a faint smile in her eyes.

Yes.

The scene before me actually felt strangely...warm.

A moment later.

Urged by Shen Yun, Jiang Xiaobai was eventually sent back to change his clothes.

When he returned, he had changed into a neater robe, and he did look more presentable than usual.

Seeing this, Shen Yun nodded in satisfaction: "That's more like it!"

"Let's go."

Seeing this, Jiang Xiaobai didn't bother to say anything more and looked directly at Li Zhiwei, saying, "Wei'er, shall we go over now?"

"Who's talking to you or us!"

As Li Zhiwei spoke, she stood up and said in as calm a voice as possible, "Since you're ready, let's go."

Just as the two were about to leave, Shen Yun suddenly seemed to remember something and looked at Jiang Xiaobai, saying, "You brat, when we get to the Imperial Academy, don't say anything out of line!"

"Especially... don't bully Zhiwei!"

"Mother, do I look like that kind of person?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai immediately looked completely innocent.

"picture!"

Shen Yun's answer was so crisp and clear that it made Li Zhiwei smile.

After Shen Yun finished speaking, she added to Li Zhiwei, "Zhiwei, don't worry, if that brat dares to cause trouble, come back and tell me, and I'll deal with him for you!"

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhiwei pursed her lips slightly, and the smile in her eyes deepened: "Thank you, Madam."

After saying that, Li Zhiwei glanced triumphantly at Jiang Xiaobai and gave a soft snort.

Jiang Xiaobai stood there, utterly helpless.

Yes.

He finally understands now.

I'm afraid my status in this family will only get lower and lower in the future.

Thinking this, Jiang Xiaobai could only shake his head, and then walked out of the Marquis's mansion with Li Zhiwei.

After the two left, Shen Yun stood there, watching their backs, unable to suppress the smile on her face.

"A perfect match, they're increasingly pleasing to the eye..."