The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 555: Time to Reel in the Net

Originally, I thought that the most unruly people were just like this, but it turns out there’s someone even more unruly. Truly, they’re one family after all.

It’s strange, looking at Huangfu Jingchen before, with his outstanding elegance, charismatic demeanor, as gentle and warm as jade, and courteous humility, he assumed Old Fifth and his wife were refining their character over in Yunzhou. But now, it’s clear that’s not the case—they’re both unruly!

It’s truly odd; how did Old Fifth and his wife raise such a good son?

If it weren’t for Old Fifth and his wife, when faced with such an extraordinary grandson, he would certainly have given him more attention.

If he had given him more attention, perhaps Huangfu Jingchen wouldn’t have died.

Thinking of this, a shadow passed through his eyes. Who was it that told Old Fifth Huangfu Jingchen had divided up his fortune?

If he finds out, he will definitely exterminate that person’s entire family!

Daring to deceitfully confuse the Crown Prince, causing the court to become unstable—is this aiming to make Nanxia Country unsteady? Their intentions are punishable!

Looking at the black-clad man kneeling before him, the Emperor asked, "When Concubine Cheng was causing a scene, Prince Zhuang didn’t go to the mansion, but Princess Consort Zhuang should have returned home!"

The black-clad man replied, "Yes, Princess Consort Zhuang advised Concubine Cheng kindly, her attitude was very gentle, and she wasn’t bothered by Concubine Cheng’s harsh words. Concubine Cheng was originally angrily storming in, but after a little while, she calmed down and left!"

The Emperor’s gaze deepened again. It seemed that Princess Consort Zhuang knew about Prince Zhuang’s plot to assassinate Huangfu Jingchen. Though Princess Consort Zhuang’s health wasn’t good, and she couldn’t take much shock, she came from a Military General Family. If there were justified reasons, she could make a scene. But breaking the gate of her family’s mansion was not just an open provocation but a tremendous insult to Prince Zhuang Mansion, yet Princess Consort Zhuang was not angry and was able to advise kindly; clearly, she knew they were at fault.

It seems that Old Third and his wife have indeed done quite a lot secretly!

He waved his hand, gesturing for the black-clad man to retreat, standing there feeling countless emotions. Prince Zhuang and his wife’s cunning and cruelty knew no bounds, achieving their goals by any means, full of scheming. On the other hand, Prince Cheng and his wife seemed to have stayed in Yunzhou too long, unaware of the dynamics in the Capital City, acting recklessly, without considering consequences, not knowing what is weighty.

Indeed, the difference is clear!

He sighed slowly. Old Fifth and his wife’s temperament, if they stayed long in the Capital City, would be eaten away without a trace left. After all, this matter was caused by Old Third—killing someone’s son, being sought by the parents, serves them right. Let them smash the gate, let them handle it themselves!

Prince Cheng and his wife almost returned to the mansion one after another, with Concubine Cheng arriving first. Uncle Chen personally went to greet her, accompanying her all the way into the courtyard. Concubine Cheng frowned and said, "Assemble all the servants from the Prince Mansion!"

Uncle Chen immediately took action.

Within less than a quarter of an hour, everyone was gathered in the courtyard, nearly a hundred people.

Concubine Cheng glanced around and said to Uncle Chen, "When we were in Yunzhou, the mansion was simple, there were fewer than fifty servants, so why are there more servants here than in Yunzhou?"

Uncle Chen explained, "Princess, most of these servants were originally part of the mansion, and some were gifted by various princes, so the number of people in the mansion increased over time!"

Concubine Cheng said blandly, "The Princely Heir was ambushed, life or death unknown, having so many people in the mansion is noisy and annoying, send them all away!"

Uncle Chen said, "Princess, the Emperor gifted our Prince Mansion a manor just outside the city, should we send them there?"

Concubine Cheng said, "You arrange it!" She rubbed her forehead, looking sorrowful, "Keep as few people in the mansion as possible! During this period, close the doors and refuse guests!"

These servants looked at each other, not anticipating that upon arriving, Concubine Cheng would first send them away. Especially those with ulterior motives were caught blinking foolishly. Since Concubine Cheng targeted everyone, there was nothing they could say to avoid suspicion, deciding to stay at the manor for some time.

Before long, Prince Cheng returned, not at all uncomfortable with the silent, vacant mansion. Uncle Chen arranged to send all the mansion’s servants away, leaving only the old servants from Yunzhou.

Those spies and secret pawns were no longer in sight, immediately making things feel much cleaner.

Concubine Cheng said, "Where did Chen’er go?"

Prince Cheng said, "I don’t know either!"

Concubine Cheng said, "Why don’t we take a walk to the Shadow Pavilion?"

Prince Cheng smiled, "Let’s go; it’s been over twenty years since I’ve visited it. I do miss it!"

Concubine Cheng breaking Prince Zhuang Mansion’s gate quickly spread across the entire Capital City.

Concubine Cheng was from the Jianghu, without powerful backing, not born into a noble family; everyone in the Capital City knew, regarding her breaking Prince Zhuang Mansion’s gate, no one was surprised.

This news reached Huangfu Yuxuan; he chuckled lightly, showing a proud and self-satisfied smile. The enmity of having his son killed meant Prince Zhuang and Prince Cheng would be irreconcilable, mutually restraining each other. Prince Zhuang was no longer a stumbling block to him.

Having dealt with Prince Zhuang, next was handling Prince Li. With his slowly emerging talent, Grandfather would surely notice. Right now, the priority is to get married quickly!

Not to mention Xia Wenjin’s birth date being highly beneficial to him, but behind Xia Wenjin, Haotian Village’s influence meant marrying Xia Wenjin was by no means a loss.

He turned to instruct Cui Huai, "Book a private room at Yifu Garden, prepare the restaurant!"

Then commanded Hong Jie, "Take my letter and invite Colonels Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin to Yifu Garden for a banquet!"

Hong Jie asked puzzled, "Young Master, inviting again?"

These days, the Young Master frequently invited those two for drinks. His Young Master, a dignified Imperial Grandson, yet those two were merely small Colonels. What value did these Colonels have for the Second Young Master to treat them so well?

The last thing Huangfu Yuxuan wanted to see was his subordinates questioning his decisions, his face darkening slightly as he cast a glance. Hong Jie, caught by that gaze, nearly collapsed in fear.

The Young Master had been approachable lately, making him forget his own duties and the Young Master’s methods. Quickly bowing, he said, "Forgive me, Young Master, for speaking out of turn!" Saying this, he swung his palm and slapped his face, a crisp sound echoing, immediately turning red.

Huangfu Yuxuan replied nonchalantly, "Go ahead!"

Is the Young Master not pursuing it? Hong Jie breathed a sigh of relief, inwardly warning himself, never to speak carelessly again.

Both subordinates had left, Huangfu Yuxuan’s lips curled slightly, revealing a chilling smile. Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin, as Haotian Village’s Second and Third Village Chiefs, their skills were not weak!

But people with such skills, he had plenty around him.

Having cast the net for so long and arranged the scene for so long, now was the time to collect the net!

Xia Wenjin, this time let’s see where you can escape!