Hmm?
Jiang Xiaobai's expression shifted slightly.
Could Xiao Qingheng have designs on the Nation-Guarding Sword in Tang Ningshuang's hands?
Indeed, the Nation-Guarding Sword had been left behind by the Former Emperor, after all, and carried a certain significance.
But now, after passing through Xiao Jinxuan's hands, the sword had officially been entrusted to Tang Ningshuang.
Even if Xiao Qingheng really wanted to take it, he probably couldn't, could he?
If he tried openly, Tang Ningshuang wouldn't agree, and neither would Jiang Xiaobai.
But if he resorted to schemes to seize it, wouldn't that sword have to remain hidden from the light of day?!
While Jiang Xiaobai pondered this, the Empress and Xiao Qingheng had already left.
After Xiao Zijing returned to her seat, a smile remained on her face. Perhaps it was because her elder sister was coming back, but she was clearly delighted.
"Little Princess!"
After sitting down again, Jiang Xiaobai looked curiously at Xiao Zijing. "I heard that the Elder Princess has been away from the capital for a long time. Do you know why, exactly?"
Indeed, he had previously learned from Li Bingzhang that the Elder Princess wasn't in Capital City.
But...
He hadn't asked about the specific reason at the time.
Now that he had the opportunity, Jiang Xiaobai was naturally curious.
After all, as a woman of the Imperial Family, she theoretically... wasn't permitted to leave the capital without authorization.
"Oh, my elder sister has been traveling and studying under a great scholar!"
Xiao Zijing's eyes curved into crescents as she said, "She's rarely returned to the capital over the years!"
At this point, Xiao Zijing paused, then looked at Jiang Xiaobai and continued, "My elder sister's literary talent might not match yours, but when it comes to what she's seen and heard, you probably