"Ah, what is it?"
Jiang Xiaobai sounded puzzled.
Ning Xinlan did not rush to answer. Instead, she turned toward the ancestral hall's entrance. "Someone, bring in the books we prepared in the carriage!"
"Yes, boss!"
A respectful response came from outside.
Hmm?
Jiang Xiaobai grew even more puzzled.
Before long, a servant hurried into the ancestral hall carrying four books.
When Jiang Xiaobai's gaze fell on those books, his expression turned strange.
Sure enough, there were four books, and they were the Four Great Classical Novels he had written!
"Someone really likes your work. If you don't mind, could you... sign them for me?"
Ning Xinlan looked at Jiang Xiaobai, pausing briefly before adding, "So I can take them back as a gift!"
Huh?
Jiang Xiaobai froze, surprise written all over his face.
His readership had already spread to the south?
He had to admit, the Azure Robe Society really delivered.
They were publishing these books even faster than he had imagined!
Surprised as he was, Jiang Xiaobai did not refuse. He nodded and had the residence's servants bring him a brush and ink.
After dipping the brush in ink, Jiang Xiaobai signed his name in each of the four books.
Once the ink had dried, Ning Xinlan put the books away herself, then looked at Jiang Xiaobai. "I... don't like owing favors!"
"Since you've signed them for me, I'll give you one of my daughter's paintings in return!"
As she spoke, another servant respectfully approached and handed Jiang Xiaobai a prepared scroll.
Jiang Xiaobai accepted it without opening it on the spot. Looking at Ning Xinlan, he smiled. "Thank you, Aunt!"
Ning Xinlan was momentarily startled by that form of address. At last, she gave a brief acknowledgment, then turned and walked outside.
Seeing this, Jiang Jingcheng and Shen