The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Drag Them Out and Beat Them to Death

Huangfu Jingchen pondered and said, ”The person said the other party only showed their eyes while trading with them, clearly not wanting to reveal their identity, yet told them about Cui Hua Building, which is illogical. This Cui Hua Building is either a nonexistent name or their enemy, being used as a scapegoat.”

Xia Wenjin smiled. Huangfu Jingchen was not only unorthodox but also very sharp, having matured a lot compared to when she used to tease him before.

This young man, though born into privilege and unfamiliar with the Jianghu world, lacks experience but actually has an extraordinary insight. After some trials, he’s progressing rapidly.

She wondered to herself which rich family he came from. If he was turned into a seasoned Jianghu person by her pranks in the future, should she feel guilty or accomplished?

She smiled encouragingly, ”What other thoughts do you have? Speak up!”

Huangfu Jingchen thought for a moment, lifted his head, his eyes shining brightly yet remaining calm and confident as he said, ”They’re not far away!”

”What?”

”I think that group is not far away!” Huangfu Jingchen spoke confidently, ”They mentioned that as soon as they succeed, the other party would come to trade. With people in their hands not staying overnight, it means they are not far. So if we continue to search within ten miles around, we should be able to find them.”

Xia Wenjin chuckled, ”Brother, ten miles around is a large area!”

”We must search!” Huangfu Jingchen said decisively, ”Finding them a day earlier would mean an earlier release for those pitiful women.”

Xia Wenjin was somewhat moved, seeing a mighty righteousness in this young man’s demeanor. This was a pure-heartedness, and after witnessing too much deceit and selfishness, seeing such pure-heartedness suddenly before her made her feel a little dazed.

Like a child from home growing up!

Well, not from her own family!

Sensing Xia Wenjin’s motherly gaze, Huangfu Jingchen shuddered, wondering if something was wrong with him and glanced at himself.

He had killed before, with just blood on his hands, and none on his body.

Yes, the blood on his hands was uncomfortable; he needed to wash it off.

How to handle the few corpses in the yard?

Huangfu Jingchen felt somewhat dizzy and a bit nauseous, but after throwing up, he talked with Xia Wenjin for a while, feeling much better.

Xia Wenjin saw that he had fully recovered and said, ”You’re right; finding them sooner means those pitiful women can return home earlier. You go and tidy up first, prepare to find the people.”

Being a house, it had water. Huangfu Jingchen found a well in the backyard, drew water, washed his hands, and face before walking out.

Besides some blood, the corpses in the yard were gone.

Seeing Xia Wenjin leisurely standing in the courtyard waiting for him, he asked curiously, ”Where are the bodies?”

Xia Wenjin smiled, ”You wouldn’t want to know!”

Huangfu Jingchen looked at her smiling face, opened his mouth but said nothing; he understood Xia Wenjin’s sentiment and said, ”Let’s go!”

Capital City.

Huangfu Yuxuan’s residence.

A man in black emerged from the shadows, a scar running across his brow, with deep-set eyes, like a sword in the dark of night, exuding sharpness, yet hidden in the darkness, making his presence almost undetectable.

He approached Huangfu Yuxuan and saluted, ”Master!”

”Any news?”

This person was the chief guard of Huangfu Yuxuan, Pu Yangji. He said, ”There’s secret news from the palace; the deaths of the three imperial grandsons on their return to the vassal land were investigated by hidden guards dispatched over half a month ago by the Holy Emperor.”

Huangfu Yuxuan’s gaze flickered before narrowing as he said calmly, ”No worries!” The tasks were handled by his hidden guard, different from the one sent against Huangfu Jingchen.

All three incidents were accidents; even if investigated by the hidden guard, no clues would be found.

Each incident, when viewed separately, seemed ordinary, and only drew grandfather’s attention as they happened in a short span of a month.

Even the Imperial Grandson could have accidents, and the heavens are always enigmatic; grandfather wouldn’t act without evidence. Besides, even if there were repercussions, they wouldn’t lead to him.

Now that Prince Zhuang has become the Crown Prince, grandfather only needed to give him an explanation. To Prince Zhuang, perhaps exchanging a concubine-born son for his crown prince position while playing the sympathy card in front of grandfather is a trade he’s willing to make.

He turned his head and asked, ”How’s the task I assigned you earlier progressing?”

Pu Yangji said, ”After receiving guidance from Mr. Gongyang, Prince Zhuang has been searching for Prince Cheng’s Heir. As per master’s instructions, I’ve subtly revealed the approximate location of Prince Cheng’s Heir.”

”Wouldn’t it arouse Prince Zhuang’s suspicion?” Although Prince Zhuang is now the Crown Prince, privately Huangfu Yuxuan was unwilling to call him that, and neither did his subordinates dare to.

Pu Yangzhan replied, ”It’s very covert; Prince Zhuang’s people will only think they found it themselves. Our scouts have discovered that Prince Zhuang has already sent several people out of the city in haste, likely to deal with Prince Cheng’s Heir. This time, Prince Cheng’s Heir is unlikely to escape!”

Huangfu Yuxuan nodded satisfactorily and asked, ”How is it with Father?”

Pu Yangji hesitated briefly and replied in a low voice, ”The Prince’s position has plummeted, injured, and now under house arrest; he’s not in a good mood!”

Huangfu Yuxuan’s expression turned cold, and he said indifferently, ”Got it, you may leave!”

Pu Yangji responded, ”Yes!”

He soon vanished, almost as if he was never there.

Huangfu Yuxuan called out, ”Someone, come here!”

Fei Liang stepped forward, ”Second Young Master!”

”Prepare the carriage, we’re going to the Crown Prince... Prince Liang Mansion!”

Prince Liang was under house arrest and not allowed to leave, but others could come in.

When Huangfu Yuxuan’s carriage arrived at the mansion gate, he got off and walked inside, as the servants around were apprehensive.

Huangfu Yuxuan’s face was also somewhat grave.

Upon reaching the main courtyard where the Crown Prince resided, before entering, he heard a crashing sound, the noise of objects shattering as they hit the ground. Then followed Prince Liang’s roar, ”You fools, I am the Crown Prince. How dare you treat me with such neglect? Who said I can’t leave? I dare to go out whenever I want!”

Huangfu Yuxuan walked in as a teacup shattered at his feet, he didn’t even flinch.

Four servants knelt to the right, their faces pale and trembling.

Seeing Huangfu Yuxuan enter, Prince Liang restrained himself somewhat but was still visibly angry, ”What are you doing here?”

Huangfu Yuxuan said indifferently, ”What’s wrong, Father?”

It was best not to mention it, as Prince Liang fumed, pointing at the four servants, ”These servants dared to stop me from going out. I am the Crown Prince; what do they consider themselves?”

Huangfu Yuxuan coldly called out, ”Come!”

The servants of the Crown Prince Mansion arrived.

Huangfu Yuxuan’s voice was cold and merciless, ”Take them away and execute them by beating!”