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

"The brothel is just ahead!"

Inside the Prime Minister's residence, Li Zhixing led the way, pointing ahead.

Jiang Xiaobai looked in the direction Li Zhixing pointed, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

The Qinglou building was partially located within the Prime Minister's residence, while another part of it detached and connected to the street outside.

The design is unique, but... it makes sense.

After all, Qinglou was specially set up by Li Bingzhang for poor scholars, and if it were too far from the Prime Minister's residence, it would be inconvenient to take care of it.

Moreover, as the distance closed, Jiang Xiaobai's expression became increasingly surprised.

Qinglou was a four-story building with upturned eaves and an ancient style, but he had no time to think, as various shouts entered his ears.

"Please summon Prime Minister Li!"

"Hmph, the imperial examination system is unfair! Scholars everywhere are outraged!"

"To buy one's way into the top scholar position is a disgrace to the imperial court!!"

"Lord Li has always been kind to us students; how can we stand idly by today?!"

The sounds rose and fell.

Jiang Xiaobai raised his eyebrows slightly.

There are probably more students coming here than there were at the Marquis's mansion gate this morning.

Moreover, this commotion clearly wasn't just for people to watch the spectacle.

It was organized and had slogans.

So, this taste... is clearly wrong.

He absolutely refused to believe that there was no one behind the scenes pushing things!

As Jiang Xiaobai was pondering, Li Zhixing turned his head and glanced at him, saying coldly, "Jiang Xiaobai, I already warned you."

"There are a great many students visiting the Qinglou Building today."

"If you get something thrown at you later, or even... get beaten up, don't blame me for not warning you!"

When Li Zhixing said this, he was somewhat gloating!

"No, it's all your fault!!"

Jiang Xiaobai responded to Li Zhixing's advice with a single sentence.

what?

Li Zhixing was stunned, his face a picture of astonishment.

Yes, Jiang Xiaobai's response left him completely speechless.

Shouldn't this guy have replied with "Don't worry, it's not your fault"?

At that moment, Li Zhixing said, "If that's how you put it, I'm not taking you there!"

That's right, he really didn't like Jiang Xiaobai.

But Jiang Xiaobai is, after all, the heir of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, and... now his cousin Li Zhiwei is also involved.

If something serious were to happen between the people in the brothel, the situation would likely become very difficult to resolve.

"It's alright, I'll go myself!"

"You...you..."

Li Zhixing's expression changed several times. Looking at Jiang Xiaobai who continued walking forward, he hurriedly said, "Young Master Jiang, I was wrong. Please go back and have some tea. Let's pretend we never met, okay?"

"Just admit your mistake!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said something.

Li Zhixing breathed a sigh of relief, but soon he realized that Jiang Xiaobai was still walking.

"you……"

Just as Li Zhixing was about to speak, Jiang Xiaobai's voice rang out: "This young master knows what he's doing!"

"You'd better know what you're doing!"

Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, Li Zhixing could only say something in an annoyed tone.

Soon, the two arrived at the foot of the Qinglou building.

At this moment, Li Zhixing did not lead Jiang Xiaobai through the main entrance, but instead went around to the side of Qinglou, pushed open a small door, and led Jiang Xiaobai in through the side door.

As soon as I stepped into the Qinglou building, the noise from before became even clearer.

Jiang Xiaobai was already mentally prepared.

But at this moment, seeing the packed hall of the Qinglou building filled with students, I couldn't help but feel a jolt in my heart.

There are at least several hundred people, and it's not just on one floor.

The second-floor railing was also crowded with people, and on the third floor, many figures could be vaguely seen as well.

They were either sitting or standing, their faces filled with anger.

Some people were holding papers filled with accusations.

There were also many pieces of paper pasted on the walls and pillars, and the contents of the papers were very simple.

"We urge Prime Minister Li to submit a memorial to the throne, revoking Jiang Xiaobai's title of top scholar!"

"The corruption in the imperial examinations brings shame upon the scholarly community!"

"Those who buy their way into office are unworthy of being the top scholar!"

"How can a talented young lady from the Prime Minister's household marry a dissolute playboy!"

Jiang Xiaobai glanced over, his expression remaining calm.

Li Zhixing turned his head to look at Jiang Xiaobai, lowering his voice, just about to say something.

But just then, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly stepped forward: "Everyone! Everyone!"

Jiang Xiaobai's voice suddenly rang out, and in an instant, the eyes of many students nearby turned to him.

Li Zhixing was completely stunned.

No!

Jiang Xiaobai is already calling for it?

Shouldn't we...discuss this first?!

Li Zhixing was about to reach out to pull Jiang Xiaobai when he saw Jiang Xiaobai clear his throat and raise his voice, "Everyone, Jiang Xiaobai is here!"

The moment these words were spoken, the surroundings fell silent for a moment.

The next moment, everyone's eyes turned to look at them.

However... it didn't fall on Jiang Xiaobai.

It was Li Zhixing who was involved.

Li Zhixing stood next to Jiang Xiaobai, and his whole body stiffened.

Ok?

Why do all the people who shout Jiang Xiaobai look at him?

Li Zhixing hadn't quite grasped the situation yet.

Snapped!

An egg flew out from the crowd and hit Li Zhixing directly in the face.

Egg yolk slid down his forehead.

Li Zhixing was completely stunned on the spot.

The surroundings quieted down for a moment.

Immediately afterward, someone shouted angrily, "You bastard Li Zhixing, so... you're Jiang Xiaobai all along!!"

"..."

Jiang Xiaobai was both amused and exasperated by what he saw.

No.

These students were so indignant that they didn't even know what he looked like.

They're already starting to smash things?

That's a bit too hasty!

Li Zhixing's face was a picture of utter astonishment. He raised his hand and peeled half an eggshell off his face: "Insolence!"

"I am not Jiang Xiaobai!"

At this moment, Li Zhixing gritted his teeth in anger and pointed at Jiang Xiaobai beside him: "He's the one!"

In an instant, all eyes turned to Jiang Xiaobai.

Jiang Xiaobai's lips twitched slightly.

Li Zhixing reacted quite quickly.

Seeing the gazes of many students falling upon him, and many of them even reaching for the eggs in the basket again, Jiang Xiaobai knew something was wrong.

If the situation isn't brought under control at this moment, he might really get smashed into egg drop soup.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai took a step forward.

"Everyone, don't rush to smash it!"

Jiang Xiaobai said calmly, "These eggs are innocent!"

Many students were also taken aback.

Obviously, Jiang Xiaobai's first words were unexpected.

Jiang Xiaobai did not give the crowd a chance to continue their outburst, and continued, "I suppose you all gathered at Qinglou today not to throw a few eggs, nor to vent your anger with a few curses."

"You want to see Prime Minister Li, and you want him to enter the palace and petition to strip me of my title as the top scholar."

"You just want some so-called justice, right?"

Upon hearing this, many students in the Qinglou Hall were filled with anger.

Someone immediately sneered and said, "Since you knew that, why did you still dare to come?"

"Ha, why wouldn't I dare?"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Moreover, I accept your accusations that I bought my way into office."

Wow!

These words caused an uproar throughout the entire Qinglou.

"He admitted it!"

"Jiang Xiaobai admits to buying his way into office!"

"How dare such a shameless person be a top scholar?"

"We beg Prime Minister Li to come forward and uphold justice for the scholars of the land!!"

In an instant, the outcry rose again.

Li Zhixing's expression changed when he heard Jiang Xiaobai admit it in public.

No!

Is this guy crazy?

Shouldn't he try to defend himself in this situation?

Why did you actually admit it?

Jiang Xiaobai stood still, watching the students who were indignant, but his expression remained calm.

There was even a faint smile on her lips.

After the crowd's voices had subsided slightly, Jiang Xiaobai spoke again.

"That's right, my title of top scholar was indeed bought!"

Jiang Xiaobai slowly began to speak: "And, to tell you the truth!"

"I've come here to... shut you all up completely!!"