The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Shifting Trouble Eastward

Gongyang Puyu said, ”Could it be that you fear a change at the Crown Prince’s coronation ceremony in three days?”

Huangfu Yuxuan shook his head and slowly said, ”No, in three days, everything will go smoothly. Currently, Grandfather is furious due to Father’s matters. Anyone who tries something now is like a moth flying into a flame. My Imperial Uncles are clever and won’t act foolishly!”

Gongyang Puyu pondered deeply.

Huangfu Yuxuan reminded him, ”Let me ask you. In terms of official rank, you’re merely Fourth Rank. Among so many ministers, Prince Zhuang has never indicated that he wants to recruit or win you over. Why does he value you so much?”

Gongyang Puyu’s eyes lit up slightly, ”Are you referring to the Stargazing Method, Second Young Master?”

Huangfu Yuxuan raised his cup and drank tea, the White Jade cup resting at his lips, his manner exceedingly elegant and dignified, and he said, ”In this world, first, it’s difficult to predict the unknown; second, human hearts are hard to satisfy! Prince Zhuang’s path to becoming Crown Prince wasn’t easy, so for him, he certainly doesn’t want to lose again. What he wants most is to remove all obstacles!”

Gongyang Puyu thought, isn’t this everyone’s thinking? The Second Young Master here also thinks this way, otherwise, how could Huangfu Hongzhi, Huangfu Jinglun, and Huangfu Taihe die mysteriously and without a sound?

However, the Second Young Master is skillful; even though they have been dead for over a month, and it was the successive deaths of three Imperial Grandsons, no one thinks of attributing this matter to the Second Young Master.

Gongyang Puyu’s eyes narrowed slightly in surprise, ”Second Young Master, your reputation in the Capital is extremely high; perhaps Prince Zhuang may act against you!”

After all, he is the son of the Crown Prince.

Huangfu Yuxuan’s lips curved upwards, his eyes deep and solemn, carrying a hint of coolness and coldness, he said calmly, ”Yes! Fortunately now, although Father is demoted to Prince Liang, he is ordered to stay confined and reflect at home in the Capital, not required to go to the Vassal Land. Thus, I can also remain in the Capital.”

”Isn’t that more dangerous?” Gongyang Puyu was puzzled.

”If Father were to go to the Vassal Land, I would have to accompany him, and that would truly leave no opportunity!” Huangfu Yuxuan’s expression was aloof and cold: ”So, your pledge should be to find someone who can divert Prince Zhuang’s attention for me. As for me, I will also remain hidden and fade from his view!”

Gongyang Puyu understood.

Redirect the disaster eastward!

He just needed to say that he observed the stars and found someone with an emperor’s fate, yet simultaneously doomed with nine calamities, and if these calamities were overcome, would surely become supreme! Prince Zhuang, as the Crown Prince, would certainly exert all his efforts to eliminate that person!

With Prince Zhuang’s attention diverted, wouldn’t the Second Young Master be safe?

Gongyang Puyu displayed a knowing smile, and after pouring tea for Huangfu Yuxuan, he tentatively said, ”There indeed were three people originally, but they are no longer in this world!”

Huangfu Yuxuan glanced at him and said, ”If you say it is, then it is, isn’t it?”

Gongyang Puyu stroked his beard and smiled, a certain pride and self-respect in his expression, yet his tone was respectful, ”Who does the Second Young Master think is a good choice?”

Huangfu Yuxuan turned the tea cup in his hand, and the images of those cousins floated in his mind. After all, on the Emperor’s sixtieth birthday, all Imperial Grandsons above the age of fourteen stayed in the Capital for a month; he had at least met each of them a few times.

Suddenly, a person came to his mind, someone who would surely be troublesome when grown up.

Cannot stay!

Perfect, one stone, two birds, using a borrowed knife to kill!

He slowly uttered a name.

Gongyang Puyu couldn’t help but praise, ”Indeed, this person is an excellent choice! Next time Prince Zhuang visits, I shall first present this pledge!”

”No!” Huangfu Yuxuan shook his head, glanced at him and leisurely said, ”Mr. Gongyang, you are a person of status and true ability; how can you be beckoned at will?”

Gongyang Puyu showed an embarrassed expression in his gaze; in front of this Second Young Master, he had become accustomed to considering himself as a family retainer, forgetting that Prince Zhuang currently holds both curiosity and suspicion towards him, both probing and doubtful.

The mindset of people is peculiar, especially those adept at deceitful schemes. The more you present yourself as aloof and worldly, indifferent to fame and fortune, the more you are esteemed as a sage; conversely, no matter how skilled you are, if you proactively recommend yourself, you are considered insignificant.

If his demeanor were not sufficient, wouldn’t Prince Zhuang think his abilities were lacking? Then how much could Prince Zhuang trust what he says?

Ultimately, the Second Young Master truly understands human nature, worldly-wise and experienced. Even though he is much younger than the Second Young Master, he cannot compare to him in terms of meticulous thought, experienced planning, or deep calculation!

Gongyang Puyu felt admiration, poured tea for him once more, and his tone grew even more respectful, ”Second Young Master, rest assured, I know what to do!”

Huangfu Jingchen asked Xia Wenjin to go early to the Glazed Pavilion to redeem the Jade Pendant, speeding all the way to Yunfeng County.

Xia Wenjin insisted on not taking small paths, determined to visit the Commandery city.

In her words, she originally wanted to travel the Jianghu and see the customs and scenery of various places, having visited remote mountain areas, she also ought to see the Commandery city to feel it.

Moreover, staying away from official roads daily, she hardly saw anyone. Even her stomach began to protest.

Huangfu Jingchen agreed.

They had taken many remote routes and had already departed far from the small town where he and Xia Wenjin had escaped. Surely, the people from Haotian Village wouldn’t catch up.

Upon arriving in Yunfeng County that evening, Xia Wenjin disappeared.

The next morning, as Huangfu Jingchen opened the door, noticing no movement in the adjacent room, he pushed the door open to find a bed that hadn’t been touched, regret creeping within him.

He should have only booked one room!

As soon as the thought came, he gasped in shock, wondering how he came up with such a thought. That person is Long Yang!

Had he really booked just one room, wouldn’t his reputation have been at risk?

Huangfu Jingchen’s heart was incredibly conflicted, mixed with the anger of being tricked.

Xia Wenjin, her courage has truly grown, consuming his poison and still fleeing, doesn’t she fear death?

Of course, Huangfu Jingchen could not simply abandon the search.

Until the third evening, he finally found her.

In Yunfeng County’s most luxurious... Green Pavilion.

The elegant room on the second floor of Jinxiu Square, the ladies’ soft voices came through the window.

As Huangfu Jingchen pushed open the door, Xia Wenjin was indulged left and right, a young girl pouring wine in front of her. The entire room was like a floral paradise, her figure amidst the blossoms, utterly at ease!

Huangfu Jingchen was furious, rebuking, ”You wanted fifty thousand taels of Silver just to indulge in revelry?”

Yan Nan had sent him word that during the inspection of Yuqing County’s treasury, fifty thousand taels of Silver didn’t match the accounting. However, it was just a small amount, not attracting much attention. As soon as he looked, he knew it was Xia Wenjin’s handiwork.

At that time, he wondered, this fellow is so greedy, why would they want money? There isn’t another Jing Xian here!

Turns out, he used it for revelry?

Blindly intoxicated, imagine these few days were all spent here?

Such a lack of self-respect!