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

"You're waiting for me, right?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Li Zhiwei in front of him and smiled.

Although Li Zhiwei was still wearing a veil, making it impossible to see her expression, she was still wearing a veil.

But from that slightly averted gaze and that somewhat unnatural posture, Jiang Xiaobai could sense it.

This woman... is definitely saying one thing and meaning another.

"without!"

Li Zhiwei gently shook her head, her voice still gentle.

This time, however, it felt somewhat unnatural.

"Okay, okay, okay, let's just pretend it never happened!!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled.

It seems this woman is still somewhat worried about him.

Tsk, this feeling is not bad!

"There wasn't...there wasn't!"

Li Zhiwei gave a soft snort.

But when Jiang Xiaobai heard this voice, she sensed a hint of girlishness in it.

Li Zhiwei noticed the change in her tone and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Young Master Jiang, I heard from the maids downstairs that you and my cousin went to Qinglou?"

"Yes."

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly: "I've taken a walk around."

"How's it going over there?"

As Li Zhiwei spoke, her voice became noticeably more serious.

Qinglou was a place her father had managed for many years.

It was also a prominent place for the Prime Minister's residence among scholars and intellectuals.

If this matter really blows up, not only will Jiang Xiaobai be pushed into the spotlight, but the entire Prime Minister's residence will also likely find it difficult to remain uninvolved.

"What can you do? Get your father to step in and strip me of my title as the top scholar!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, "The news that you like me has spread, and everyone says I'm not good enough for you!"

Li Zhiwei listened without showing any surprise: "Then, Young Master Jiang, after you went there, weren't you... targeted?"

"Oh, no!"

Jiang Xiaobai shook his head and said, "Now I'm the one targeting them!"

what?

Li Zhiwei's expression froze, somewhat puzzled.

"Don't worry, I didn't do anything. I just shut the students up and gave them a good dressing down."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaobai seemed to savor the moment, clicking his tongue and saying, "Heh, that was incredibly exhilarating!"

"That was awesome! That was awesome!"

"ah……"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhiwei immediately became anxious.

Although the veil covered her face, Jiang Xiaobai could still see the worry in her clear eyes and the hesitant expression on her face.

In the end, Li Zhiwei didn't say anything too harsh, but simply said softly, "Young Master Jiang, it's normal for you to be angry."

"So I won't try to persuade you too much, but... next time you encounter something like this, it's actually better to keep a positive attitude."

"If you act impulsively, you'll easily be taken advantage of."

"Especially now that the court is unstable, what if someone deliberately provokes you into doing something rash? Then..."

At this point, Li Zhiwei paused slightly, and did not continue speaking.

However, she believed that Jiang Xiaobai should understand what it meant.

Jiang Xiaobai is currently burdened with the reputation of buying the top scholar title. He seems to be enjoying great success, but in reality, his every move may be being watched.

If Jiang Xiaobai really attacked the students in the Qinglou, or even bullied them by taking advantage of his power...

The person behind it only needs to push a little to make the matter known throughout the city.

At that point, even if Jiang Xiaobai is in the right, he will become unreasonable.

Jiang Xiaobai naturally understood Li Zhiwei's concerns and smiled, "Alright, I can ignore what others say."

"But I have to listen to what you have to say."

Why?

Li Zhiwei was clearly taken aback.

"Is that even a question?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Li Zhiwei and suddenly laughed: "You're my future wife!"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhiwei's face immediately flushed, and she said, "It hasn't come to that yet!"

"Not yet, but it'll be soon!"

Jiang Xiaobai's lips curled up as he continued, "Today in court, His Majesty personally approved our marriage."

"Moreover, it's the kind of document that's entered into the record book."

At this point, Jiang Xiaobai's smile suddenly took on a mischievous tinge.

"Hehehe, Miss Li!"

Jiang Xiaobai leered at Li Zhiwei, looking her up and down, and said, "Now, you can't escape even if you want to!"

"Otherwise, it will be considered disobeying an imperial order!"

"Young Master Jiang!"

Hearing this, Li Zhiwei felt even more embarrassed, and a faint blush appeared on the tips of her fair ears.

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow upon seeing this.

Ok?

This woman's reaction is strange.

Under normal circumstances, shouldn't this woman... be embarrassed and annoyed and rebuke him?

Why are you looking down?

But before he could think any further, he suddenly heard footsteps coming from outside the courtyard.

Soon, Qingyi walked in.

When Qingyi saw Jiang Xiaobai and Li Zhiwei standing together, she was clearly taken aback.

He smiled, especially when he saw the blush still lingering on his young mistress's ears, and then said, "Young Master Jiang, my master has returned."

"I heard you're at his residence, so... I'd like you to go to his study."

Ok?

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow.

It seems that the matter concerning the Imperial Study should also be addressed.

"Young Master Jiang, I'll take you there!"

As Li Zhiwei spoke, she led Jiang Xiaobai outside.

The two arrived at the outside of a study.

Li Zhiwei gently knocked on the door: "Father!"

"Oh, come in quickly!"

As Li Bingzhang's voice rang out, Jiang Xiaobai and Li Zhiwei went inside together.

Inside the study, Li Bingzhang sat behind his desk, looking quite composed.

Upon seeing the two enter, he immediately waved his hand, saying, "No need to be so polite, sit down and let's talk!"

After Jiang Xiaobai and Li Zhiwei sat down, Li Bingzhang's gaze fell on Jiang Xiaobai.

A moment later, Li Bingzhang suddenly smiled: "My dear son-in-law, your performance in court today truly exceeded my expectations!"

Son-in-law?

Li Zhiwei sat to the side, her eyes flickering slightly.

Although she had just heard Jiang Xiaobai mention the matter of the imperial court bestowing a marriage upon her today.

But hearing his father address him in such a way in front of Jiang Xiaobai still made him feel a little strange.

Jiang Xiaobai readily accepted the compliment: "Father-in-law, you flatter me!"

Hearing this address, Li Zhiwei's ears turned slightly red, and she secretly glanced at Jiang Xiaobai.

This person... is quick to take advantage of any opportunity!

Li Bingzhang couldn't help but chuckle when he saw Jiang Xiaobai's appearance.

However, Li Bingzhang's smile quickly faded, and he slowly said, "After the court session, His Majesty summoned me and Chief Minister Meng to the Imperial Study."

"Then, they asked me some questions."

At this point, Li Bingzhang paused slightly, looking at Jiang Xiaobai, and said, "Among them, the most crucial one is..."

"What methods will I use to get your father's consent to your marriage into our Prime Minister's family?"

"Oh?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Li Bingzhang and said with a smile, "Then if I'm not mistaken, what my father-in-law is saying should be..."

"If my father disagrees, then use the matter of becoming the top scholar to your advantage and put me to death, won't you?"