The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!-Chapter 73: Secret Concubinage

The Fourth Village Chief, Zhuo Pengju, laughed heartily and said, "Big brother, you’re truly blessed. Although Sichen may be a bit playful, his skills are excellent and he’s quick-witted. His martial arts are truly remarkable. And who would’ve thought that Young Master Yu, who seemed so refined, would be so outstanding in his abilities? Both your son and son-in-law are truly exceptional!"

Xia Wanqing listened, beaming with joy. Everything in Haotian Village was going smoothly, and Huangfu Yuxuan was much steadier than that rascal Sichen. He was quite satisfied, although Wenjin was being stubborn and insisted on running away from the marriage. It’s uncertain whether Brother Bai had found her yet.

After a fierce battle, Xia Sichen’s shoulder garment was torn, losing half a move.

Huangfu Yuxuan gracefully clasped his fists, smiling gently, "You flatter me!"

The onlookers in the village erupted in cheers.

Xia Sichen pointed at them playfully, feigning anger, "Are you all betraying from the inside out? You should know who’s actually your Young Village Chief!"

Everyone laughed, and someone said, "One is the Young Village Chief, the other the son-in-law, both are insiders, no outsiders!"

This comment elicited another round of laughter.

Huangfu Yuxuan smiled, clasped his hands, and bowed in gratitude to the cheering villagers.

Xia Sichen hooked his arm around Huangfu Yuxuan’s shoulder, nonchalantly and mischievously, "You’ve got tough skills. Where did you learn them?"

Huangfu Yuxuan smiled graciously, "Our family has a modest fortune, and my father hired renowned masters. Luckily, the masters hired were not just famous by name!"

Xia Sichen remarked, "The masters your father hired may have beautiful forms, but in Jianghu, it’s a bloody trade, and they’re not practical!"

Xia Wanqing scolded with a smile, "Who criticized those fancy forms and lost a move just now?"

Xia Sichen boasted, "I’m usually very formidable, just not in top form today!"

Everyone laughed, creating a lively atmosphere.

At this moment, a disciple guarding the mountain gate reported, "Village Chief, someone has come from the foot of the mountain, claiming to be from Young Master Yu’s family, requesting to see him!"

Xia Sichen laughed, looking at Huangfu Yuxuan, "Your mother is calling you home for dinner!"

Huangfu Yuxuan said to Xia Wanqing, "Father-in-law, perhaps my mother has something to instruct me. Would you kindly ask the brothers to let him pass?"

Given his request, Xia Wanqing naturally agreed whole-heartedly.

People in the Martial Arts Square dispersed, and the crowd moved to the Martial Arts Hall.

Soon, the person arrived at the Martial Arts Hall, around thirty years old, wearing a brown short outfit, looking competent and capable. Upon entering the hall, he first glanced around before approaching Huangfu Yuxuan to pay respects, "Young master, I’ve finally found you!"

Huangfu Yuxuan asked, "Is there something at home?"

The person replied, "Answering the young master, the family head is returning soon, and the madam has sent me to bring you home!"

Upon hearing this, Huangfu Yuxuan realized it was after the Crown Prince’s relief efforts, already returning to the capital, hence about to return. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

His heart filled with joy.

This relief mission involved detailed instructions and analyses of all potential issues with the Crown Prince’s father. Initially, he planned to send someone along to handle affairs, but the Crown Prince became upset.

As a father, he was often lectured repeatedly by his son, leading to the Crown Prince losing his temper, and thus the matter was dropped.

Huangfu Yuxuan turned to Xia Wanqing, clasped his fists in respect, and said, "Father-in-law, your son-in-law has matters at home and must return first, may I have your approval?"

Everyone was present during the report, and it was clear that even though he was not yet married, he wasn’t being taken in. There wasn’t a reason not to approve.

The servant, hearing Huangfu Yuxuan call Xia Wanqing father-in-law, showed slight surprise in his eyes, glanced at him, but dared not say anything.

Xia Sichen raised an eyebrow and said, "I told you, Young Master Yu, that you promised to marry my younger sister so readily at the mountain, staying for so many days. I thought you could make decisions for yourself, but now it seems you’ve been quite frivolous!"

"Why do you say so, brother-in-law?" Huangfu Yuxuan smiled warmly, displaying elegance and dignity.

Xia Sichen waved his hand, "The term brother-in-law is premature! Traditionally, marriages are dictated by the parents’ orders and the matchmaker’s words. Although we people of Jianghu aren’t bound by such trivialities, filial piety is a fundamental tenet of morality. With your strict and caring parents, yet intending to make decisions on your own, where do you place your parents? Or are you simply talking? Or perhaps you only wish for a private arrangement?"

These words changed Xia Wanqing’s expression.

Xia Wanqing is anxious about Xia Wenjin’s limited time, unconscious and stealing a man off the mountain, a direct violation of his chivalric conduct. Especially with incompatible signs, he finally found someone suitable, someone excellent and not resentful from being stolen, even willing, bringing him immense joy.

Moreover, Huangfu Yuxuan claimed to be a businessman, visiting for negotiations, yet implied he managed the family’s business alone, unmarried despite reaching the age of maturity. This easily led to the misunderstanding his family lacked elders, thus no arrangements for his marriage.

Furthermore, after Xia Wenjin fled the marriage, he not only wasn’t angered but also comforted Xia Wanqing, expressing willingness to wait for her return, for her to accept his sincerity. He lived on the mountain for so many days and bonded well with the brothers there.

Such excellence, sincerity, and conduct were so impressive they almost overlooked this matter. If it weren’t for Xia Sichen bringing it up, it might have been forgotten.

The first to change expression was Xia Wanqing, as a marriage without parental consent which one could control was only a matter of acceptance, not for a wife but a concubine.

A concubine need not report to the parents.

Yet, barring necessity, who would willingly have their daughter accepted as a concubine?

Especially Xia Wanqing’s daughter!

Not to mention Xia Wanqing and Xia Sichen’s high regard for her, even in all of Haotian Village, she was a treasure. Except for this marriage matter, at other times, Xia Wenjin’s requests were always met extravagantly.

Otherwise, Haotian Village wouldn’t have become a stepping stone in Huangfu Yuxuan’s imperial ambitions due to Xia Wenjin.

Even to save his daughter’s life, it doesn’t mean he wants her to become a concubine. This not only insults but degrades.

Not mentioning the shame on Xia Wanqing if spread, he couldn’t bear his daughter being wronged.

Huangfu Yuxuan clearly had both parents yet hasn’t arranged for his father to send matchmakers. He stayed on the mountain for so long, without restriction. If he wished to descend the mountain, Xia Wanqing wouldn’t stop him, yet even he had no inclination.

Jianghu people aren’t bound by trivialities, but it doesn’t mean they completely disregarded etiquette.

At this moment, Xia Wanqing felt his neglect and looked at Huangfu Yuxuan seriously, saying, "Yuxuan, this matter indeed needs explanation. Though my daughter hails from the wilds, in our hearts, she’s a jewel and cannot be wronged!"