The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 584 - 583: Winning Over

Watching Xia Wenjin leave, Huangfu Yuxuan walked towards the luxurious carriage of the Prince Liang Mansion but did not hurry to get in.

Cui Huai followed him, while Hong Jie went to place the mounting block.

After placing the mounting block properly, Huangfu Yuxuan said to Hong Jie, "Have you thoroughly investigated the matter I asked you to look into?"

Hong Jie replied, "It’s clear now. Only two people entered the palace this afternoon: the Capital Governor Wen Yuanting and Prince Cheng’s Heir, Huangfu Jingchen!"

"Huangfu Jingchen?" Huangfu Yuxuan said indifferently, "Wen Yuanting went in because of the Injustice Bell affair. Hmm, Huangfu Jingchen, I had forgotten about him."

He started to laugh.

Despite Gongyang Puyu diverting trouble towards him and Prince Zhuang’s tactics, Huangfu Jingchen still survived. Now that Prince Zhuang has become ruthless due to repeated failures of those he sent, leading to a direct assassination attempt on the street which subsequently resulted in his loss of the Crown Prince position.

Of course, he wouldn’t admit that he had meticulously planned to take this opportunity to pull Prince Zhuang down.

This Huangfu Jingchen really has a large fate; his luck is indeed remarkable. Since he’s so fated to survive, and with Prince Cheng and his wife now in the Capital City—after all, they are cousins—it would be good to go and meet him.

He said to Cui Huai, "Go and send an invitation to the Cheng Prince Mansion, saying that this evening I especially invite Prince Cheng’s Heir to the Minghe Pavilion for drinks."

Cui Huai responded, "Yes!" and went to carry it out immediately.

Hong Jie drove the carriage back to the Prince Liang Mansion.

Returning to the mansion, Huangfu Yuxuan got off the carriage and said to Hong Jie, "Wen Yuanting will be rushing to gather evidence to write a memorial, but at the earliest, it will be presented in the palace by tomorrow morning. Prepare some clothing and fine food and wine to be sent to the Capital Governor’s jail for Uncle Hua and Uncle Gu."

Hong Jie widened his eyes, "Young master, they’re just two Jianghu men; they hardly deserve to be called Uncle by you."

Huangfu Yuxuan paused for a moment and squinted. He had gotten too absorbed in the act lately and inadvertently called them that even in private.

Hong Jie added, "Even though those two have transgressed, they’ll likely be released after a beating. Do you really keep them in your thoughts, young master?"

"What do you know?" Huangfu Yuxuan said leisurely, "It’s precisely because they won’t be punished heavily that they need to be properly roped in!"

Hong Jie grumbled, "Gan Jinming suddenly recanted, ruining your plan. Should we give a signal inside to make things difficult for him?"

Huangfu Yuxuan glanced at him and said, "Even if he didn’t recant, I would make him do so. I need the living, not the dead!"

Inwardly, Hong Jie didn’t entirely agree. The young master has plenty of capable people around him; Haotian Village is merely a Jianghu power, of no help to the Court side. Young master plotting on such a large scale seemed a bit too generous an estimation of them.

But, of course, he only dared to think about this and quickly went to carry out the tasks.

Xia Wenjin understood Xia Sichen quite well, guessing mostly right. However, she didn’t see him when she returned to her residence.

Still, whatever he had to do, he would certainly return to ask her about the outcome of this afternoon’s trial, so Xia Wenjin wasn’t worried. The trial’s outcome was already expected, and that final Holy Decree ensured there would be no unexpected events.

Father will be safely back tomorrow, and Uncle Hua and Uncle Gu likely will also be fine.

This lifted her previously suppressed and gloomy mood, like the sun breaking through a cloudy sky, filling her with joy. Good news, naturally, wants to be shared with others.

The first person who came to her mind was Huang Zheng. Yet, before she could leave, Aunt He came to announce that there was a visitor.

Xia Wenjin was surprised; in the Capital City, there shouldn’t be more than five people who knew where she lived, and those five wouldn’t seek her out here.

After all, her colleagues would find her at specific locations.

But since someone came, Xia Wenjin was curious about who it might be.

In the front hall, a young man was sitting sideways, with fresh tea still steaming in front of him. From the side, his face was handsome, with refined and elegant features, resembling a painting.

Xia Wenjin was astonished, "Huang Zheng?"

The young man turned and, seeing Xia Wenjin, smiled brightly. Who else but Huangfu Jingchen could it be?

He stood up and said, "Wenjin, you can be at ease now. I told you, Uncle Xia is blessed and will be fine!"

Xia Wenjin smiled, indeed, this afternoon’s results were the only piece of good news these days. She asked with a smile, "Did you go to watch too?"

Huangfu Jingchen shook his head; it was late when he left the palace, and knowing the result, he did not go.

Xia Wenjin said, "Thank you!"

Huangfu Jingchen smiled slightly, "Wenjin, there’s no need for such formality between us!"

The young man’s warm gaze, filled with deep affection, was impossible for Xia Wenjin to misinterpret.

After all they’ve been through, with her not being heartless, how could she not be moved?

But numerous apprehensions and her past experiences became burdens, making her unable to let go, leaving her constantly avoiding it.

Throughout her solitary efforts and helpless moments, Huangfu Jingchen stood up for her time and again. How could she be indifferent to that?

His pure-hearted nature was rare, and that sense of responsibility warmed and touched her deeply.

She never dared to respond, yet her heart had already melted.

This time, while striving for her father’s cause, she wasn’t as lonely as someone new to the Jianghu, but when facing royal power alone, she realized her powerlessness.

It was impossible not to feel frustrated and disheartened, even when she had solid evidence and resolutely struck the Injustice Bell, her heart wasn’t entirely at peace.

Until Huang Zheng suddenly appeared, walking through the crowd towards her like a beacon, illuminating her heart.

Her heart calmed instantly.

While Huang Zheng didn’t attend the afternoon trial, she believed he was observing the outcome from somewhere.

Seeing Huang Zheng at her home brought her great joy!

Especially with his first words, confirming that her assumptions were indeed correct.

Facing the young man’s sincere gaze, Xia Wenjin smiled radiantly, a smile from the bottom of her heart. It was a mix of relief, comfort, and a sense of mutual understanding and slight warmth.

She was exceptionally beautiful, and this smile was like a hundred flowers blooming, unparalleled in radiance.

Huangfu Jingchen found himself dazzled by her smile, with tender emotions welling up from his heart and spilling over his eyes and brows. The two spoke no words, but their gazes met, with affectionate feelings flowing silently.

Xia Wenjin was the first to regain her senses. What just happened? She actually got lost in it? Was it his tender gaze that entrapped her?

Feeling a bit uncomfortable, she averted her eyes and, searching for words, said, "How did you know I lived here?"