The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Before long, Huangfu Yuxuan, Hua Yuanming, and Gu Hongxin arrived as well. Hua and Gu brought liquor, seeing them off for ten miles, showing deep brotherly affection.

Xia Wanqing looked at the two of them, feeling somewhat conflicted. As they walked, they had become estranged brothers, from now on walking different paths and not plotting together.

He clasped his fists and said, "The officialdom is complex, the two of you should be more mindful daily. I wish you to achieve your desires and ascend smoothly to high positions!"

Hua Yuanming also felt somewhat choked up, returned the salute with clasped fists and said, "The great... Village Chief as well! I hope Haotian Village will continue as in the past, mighty in Jianghu, and thrive more and more!"

Huangfu Yuxuan said, "Uncle Xia, if you and the uncles in the village change your minds, you are welcome to return to the Capital City. What I said before still stands, I will definitely do my utmost to secure a future for all of you!"

Xia Sichen smiled and said, "Young Master Xuan’s kind intentions, I will certainly convey them! If you become an official, maybe many people will come looking for you, so don’t find it bothersome when the time comes!"

Huangfu Yuxuan laughed, "I certainly won’t! That is also my wish."

Xia Wanqing looked at Xia Wenjin, who was standing there charmingly, and saw the sentiment of farewell in her eyes, though she was mostly happy.

Xia Wanqing wanted to offer a few words, but without speaking, he shook his head and smiled. After Wenjin’s training in Jianghu, she carried herself prudently and meticulously, as if there was nothing to tell her. He only said, "Since your matters in the Capital City are not yet finished, once they are, return to the village!"

Xia Wenjin said, "I know, Father!"

She then said, "Fourth Uncle take care, Fifth Uncle take care, Uncle Li take care, Hu Shuo take care! Brother, you take care too!"

Xia Wanqing clasped fists towards Hua, Gu, and Huangfu Yuxuan, saying, "This is farewell!" Then he turned his horse’s head and headed west.

Zhuo Pengju, Bai Feichen, and Li Linghu also clasped fists and rode their horses, following Xia Wanqing.

Xia Sichen was the last to depart; he said to Xia Wenjin, "Little girl, don’t act strong when things happen. Brother is here! If anything is unpleasant, send a letter to Brother, Brother will take care of it!"

Xia Wenjin waved her hand as if swatting a fly and said, "I know, I know, go back to your Jianghu!"

Xia Sichen looked heartbroken, his eyes full of grief, saying, "Wenjin, Brother is very sad; you’ve grown up and no longer need Brother."

Xia Wenjin: "..."

Xia Sichen continued, "Wenjin, since you no longer need Brother, Brother will grandly depart from your sight. Don’t miss Brother too much!"

With those words, he spurred his horse forward. The sound of Xia Sichen’s carefree laughter was all that remained in the air.

Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin also returned to the city.

Watching the figure on horseback grow ever more distant, Xia Wenjin remained motionless for a long time.

Setting one’s heart at ease is one thing, but there will still be lingering feelings of parting.

Huangfu Jingchen said, "Wenjin, if you miss them, I will accompany you back to Jinzhou!"

Xia Wenjin beamed at him and said, "Alright!"

Huangfu Yuxuan was ready to leave already, but seeing that Huangfu Jingchen and Xia Wenjin hadn’t left, he stopped again. Turning his head, he saw Xia Wenjin and Huangfu Jingchen speaking softly, and immediately approached Xia Wenjin, voice gentle and considerate, saying, "Wenjin, Uncle Xia and the others are returning to the village. No doubt they will have a happier time there. Rest assured, I am here in the Capital City, and I will protect you thoroughly."

Xia Wenjin glanced at him and said, "Young Master Xuan, thank you for your kindness. We are not familiar. Besides, I can protect myself without needing someone else to ensure my safety."

Speaking softly with Huangfu Jingchen, but not familiar with him? Huangfu Yuxuan looked at Huangfu Jingchen, hiding the deep-rooted disgust and apprehension in his eyes, displaying a warm smile like a spring breeze, "I didn’t expect Cousin Jingchen to arrive even before me; Uncle Xia must have a good impression of you!"

Huangfu Jingchen said, "Thank you, Cousin, for your concern!"

Huangfu Yuxuan waited for a while, seeing he only said this one sentence and nothing more, secretly cursed him for being pretentious, then turned to Xia Wenjin and said, "Miss Xia can take my carriage to return. My carriage is indeed spacious."

Xia Wenjin looked at him, "Who said I’m going back? Besides, I have my own carriage; Young Master Xuan, please go ahead!"

Huangfu Yuxuan looked at Xia Wenjin and then at Huangfu Jingchen, asking him to go ahead? So they could spend more time together? Huangfu Yuxuan would never let them have their way, so he turned to Huangfu Jingchen again, "Miss Xia has a carriage, what about you? Would you like to ride a carriage with me?"

Understanding Huangfu Yuxuan’s meaning, Huangfu Jingchen was about to answer, saying that he was riding a horse, but Xia Wenjin already laughed saying, "My carriage just happens to have a vacant spot; obviously, Prince Jing will take my carriage!"

Huangfu Yuxuan never expected her to be this straightforward without avoiding anything, furrowing his brows and saying, "How can that be? Men and women should not touch each other lightly."