Chapter 742 - 731: Blood Tiger Hall
Who will rule the capital, who will sit on the dragon throne, has nothing to do with the lineage of Prince Cheng of Yunzhou.
The courtiers all know that the upcoming birthday of the Emperor might decide the next Crown Prince, but everyone knows it has nothing to do with Prince Cheng.
Huangfu Jingchen knows this as well.
Prince Cheng is not interested in this position, and Huangfu Jingchen is also calm about it.
Seeing Prince Xin’s majestic lineup, luxurious carriages, and imposing demeanor, he wasn’t surprised. Prince Xin’s vassal land is wealthy, so it’s only natural that his outings are grand.
It took some time for Prince Xin’s convoy to pass completely, and only then did Xia Wenjin’s carriage leisurely enter the city.
To Xia Wenjin at the moment, she felt a weight lifted from her heart, and she wasn’t particularly concerned about the impending tumult in the Capital City.
They had done so much, and this time, Huangfu Yuxuan wasn’t as prepared as in his previous life with sufficient manpower. At least, Haotian Village was not at his disposal, and missing such a major stepping stone meant that using his Hidden Guards and trained Suicide Squad Killers wouldn’t be so reckless.
The news of Prince Xin entering the capital was known to Prince Li and others. Just after entering the city gate and walking a short distance, Prince Li and Prince Xin’s son arrived almost simultaneously, followed by Prince Lu’s son, and after a bit more, Huangfu Yuxuan also arrived.
This meeting was full of familial affection and joy, but how much of it was genuine is hard to say.
Prince Xin Mansion is in Changshun Square, an estate bestowed by the Emperor in the past, with elegant gardens and exquisite carvings and paintings.
At that time, precisely when Prince Cheng defied the Emperor’s intentions and was directly sent to the impoverished and war-torn Vassal Land of Yunzhou, Prince Xin, the sixth in line, appeared much more understanding and obedient before the Emperor. Perhaps because the Emperor was too harsh on Prince Cheng, he was quite lenient and warm toward Prince Xin.
Not only was an estate in the Capital City granted to him, but the Vassal Land he was granted was also prosperous and flourishing.
From a distance, Xia Wenjin saw this and smiled, "It seems that all those cousins of yours have come to greet you, Uncle Xin. Do you want to make an appearance?"
Huangfu Jingchen said, "No need, I’m alone in the Capital City and have no intention of mingling with the courtiers, so it’s fine if the information gets delayed. I will have the steward send a gift over later!"
He looked at Xia Wenjin, "Entering the city should have meant getting off the carriage, but it seems I’ll have to sit a bit longer now."
Getting off the carriage now would definitely draw the attention of the lively crowd over there, but Huangfu Jingchen didn’t engage in pleasantries to create a facade of harmony.
Xia Wenjin looked at the young man’s exquisite profile; she had interacted with both the Imperial Grandson Huangfu Yuxuan in her previous life and Huangfu Jingchen in this life, but clearly, this composed, gentle, and elegant young man was far better than the handsome, charismatic, and socially adept Huangfu Yuxuan.
Perhaps, in other people’s eyes, Huangfu Yuxuan was perfect, not only because of his handsome appearance and impressive talents but also his renowned reputation in the Capital City, as one of the three young masters of the Capital City.
However, since Huangfu Jingchen arrived in the Capital City, he has remained very low-key, rarely attending gatherings in the Capital City.
Yet she still finds the young man before her better.
In fact, this young man is more handsome. Huangfu Yuxuan’s wisdom and talent are meticulously crafted and carefully cultivated; whereas, Huangfu Jingchen’s kindness and heroism are natural, not for reputation or personal gain, but out of compassion, willing to draw his sword to help others, without calculating gain or loss.
This is what she values.
She smiled gently, "I wouldn’t mind dropping you off at Cheng Prince Mansion!"
Of course, they didn’t drive to Cheng Prince Mansion. Knowing Xia Wenjin had things to do, at the entrance of a small alley, Huangfu Jingchen got off the carriage, and Xia Wenjin didn’t insist.
After Huangfu Jingchen got off, Xia Wenjin’s carriage continued forward. After traveling a distance, she lifted the carriage curtain and could no longer see Huangfu Jingchen’s figure. She asked Gu Heng, "Where are we going today?"
The question was abrupt.
However, Gu Heng understood her meaning and replied, "Today, we are going to the Blood Tiger Hall!"
"It’s about to begin, right?"
Gu Heng said, "It should be starting!"
"Then let’s go!"
Gu Heng didn’t ask any questions and immediately changed the direction of the carriage, heading towards another street.
Heavenly Tiger Hall, a medium-sized force among the factions in the Capital City.
Ling Xiao’s efficiency in handling matters is very high. Once he and Xia Wenjin agreed on how to make Feiyun Pavilion famous in the Capital City and gain recognition, he immediately began to execute the plan.
Feiyun Pavilion had just arrived in the Capital City, without any fame, and it wasn’t a leading force in Jianghu. With so many factions in Jianghu, how could those in the Capital City have heard of it?