Curiosity is one thing, but being the one to stick your neck out can be problematic. Even if offending Prince Cheng isn’t a big deal, since he’s a vassal king who can’t enter the Capital City, letting others know your intentions would be quite troublesome.

After all, even though Huangfu Jingchen was actually quite low-key during the Emperor’s 60th birthday celebration when the Imperial Grandsons gathered, if it weren’t for the chance encounter with Gu Hanmo, who offered to take him as a disciple, others might have simply judged the heir of Prince Cheng as: good looking and extraordinary in bearing, but just another face in the crowd when he keeps silent.

Who would want to court trouble for themselves?

With Huangfu Jinxuan causing such a ruckus, it actually played right into their hands!

They were already not far from the palace gates, but the road was blocked, and more and more carriages stopped along the way. None of these people were in a hurry to enter the palace; they all lingered to watch the commotion.

Prince Li’s carriage was also stopped by the roadside. As an Uncle Wang, if he stepped in to mediate, Huangfu Jinxuan would still show him some respect.

Yet at this moment, Prince Li quietly had his carriage parked and sat inside, unmoving like a mountain.

There were still several carriages parked in front of him.

Huangfu Jingchen frowned slightly and said, "I’ll stay in the carriage, suit yourself!"

He neither responded to the questioning of his manhood nor got angry at the deliberate provocation.

Many people wondered if the heir of Prince Cheng was just not dignifying Huangfu Jinxuan with a response or if he was truly timid, afraid to confront him? Or perhaps he knew that in the Capital City, without much backing, he wasn’t as favored by the Emperor as the flamboyant troublemaker Huangfu Jinxuan, and so he preferred to keep the peace?

But Huangfu Jingchen’s conciliatory attitude didn’t stop Huangfu Jinxuan from stirring up trouble. He said, "I just want you to ride a horse. What, you can’t do that?"

Listen to that tone, observe that arrogance—it made some passersby indignant. Was this not bullying to the extreme? Anyone with even a bit of dignity couldn’t stand it, let alone someone who is an Imperial Grandson and a princely heir.

Prince Li narrowed his eyes. He still wasn’t quite sure about Huangfu Jingchen’s character. Was he timid? Or simply enduring? Was he deep and calculating or just cowardly and afraid?

The carriages of Prince Xin’s son and Prince Lu’s son were also parked in different directions. They were heading towards the Imperial Palace just in time and didn’t expect to see such a significant play unfold.

Princes who don’t aspire to become Emperor are indeed rare. Except for someone like Prince Cheng, who would go against even the Emperor’s commands just to marry the woman he loves, which prince doesn’t try their best to appear dutiful, understanding, and compliant before the Emperor?

Prince Xin and Prince Lu are currently in their vassal lands, yet, as princes, they naturally harbor the ambition of succession.

Especially with the precedent set by Prince Zhuang successfully usurping the Crown Prince.

If the Crown Prince’s position were impregnable, even if their ambitions stirred within, they might still hold back somewhat. But Prince Zhuang replaced the Crown Prince, making their ambitions more uncontrollable.

If Prince Zhuang could replace the Crown Prince, couldn’t they replace Prince Zhuang?

Therefore, when Prince Xin and Prince Lu sent their heirs to the Capital City, they were filled with excitement.

Previously, without the Emperor’s summons, they couldn’t enter the Capital City. Now their heirs can live in the Capital City. Doesn’t this provide them with a perfect opportunity for inside-outside collaboration?

They manage their affairs in the vassal land, while their heirs move about in the Capital City.

Though their heirs are not very old—Huangfu Zonghan, the son of Prince Lu, is just twenty-three, and Huangfu Yanlong, the son of Prince Xin, has just come of age at twenty.

Nonetheless, their princesses are ladies from prestigious families in the Capital City, and their birth mothers hold concubine positions in the palace.

Their maternal families, and indeed all their connections, could be well walked and utilized.

Both Huangfu Zonghan and Huangfu Yanlong are not content with merely inheriting a princely mansion in the future; they want more.

Thus, upon arriving in the Capital City, they made various social connections, all the while observing and taking notice of everything.

At this moment, the curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Huangfu Jingchen got out of the car.

The crowd, already enjoying the spectacle, lit up; they knew they were about to witness something interesting. Huangfu Jinxuan indeed had a foul mouth and was incredibly arrogant. But as an Imperial Nephew, did he think he could lord over the Imperial Grandsons? Was he a monkey jumping to the heavens?

The young man wore moon-white clothes, and among the many impressive and elegant descendants of the Imperial Family, his handsome and upright figure stood out even more, carrying an air of calmness and majesty.

He stood before Huangfu Jinxuan’s horse and said calmly, "Come down, let’s have a fight! Although I dislike causing trouble and am uninterested in many things, it doesn’t mean others can bully me as they please! Let’s settle this with our fists. If I win, stay away from me in the future; if I lose, I won’t sit in a carriage again in the Capital City!"

Is this the heir of Prince Cheng challenging the Second Young Master of Prince Kang’s Mansion?

Indeed, even a clay figure has some fiery temper in it, and Huangfu Jinxuan, accustomed to wreaking havoc and mischief in the Capital City, assumed he could bully anyone. The heir of Prince Cheng is also young and full of vigor; how could he let himself be bullied without any reaction?

Huangfu Jinxuan raised an eyebrow, showing an arrogant smile, and said, "A fight? Sure! My fists have been itching for some action. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a good fight. Let’s do it!"

With a leap, he jumped off the horse, his movements elegant and his posture graceful. Combined with his handsome appearance and splendid brocade clothes, he indeed captured everyone’s attention.

Those who came to watch the spectacle were momentarily dazzled by his display.

This person has a notorious reputation in the Capital City, yet many young women still wish to marry him, all because of his looks and his arrogance—which, in the eyes of secluded young women, seemed to embody the spirit of a young hero, much to the disdain of many young noblemen in the Capital City.

However, Huangfu Jinxuan has declared he won’t marry for the time being and has refused to do so. To this day, he doesn’t even have a fiancée.

And those young noblemen, even if displeased with his arrogance, have no choice but to tolerate it.

Without further ado, the two of them started fighting right there on the street.

The onlookers felt uneasy upon realizing this wasn’t just an argument anymore; a physical brawl changed the issue entirely. So many people were watching, and since they were all headed to attend a banquet at the Imperial Palace, if the Emperor heard of this and found they merely stood by, they’d undoubtedly receive reproach.

Realizing this, some people couldn’t just stand by any longer.

But on that side, Huangfu Jinxuan and Huangfu Jingchen weren’t holding back; they launched into the fight as though it had been planned. In no time, the two were exchanging solid punches and challenging moves.

As if anticipating Huangfu Jinxuan’s troublemaking, King Kang and his son hurriedly caught up.

Upon hearing the commotion ahead, King Kang’s face turned dark, and his son Huangfu Rong quickly got off the carriage and rushed towards the two fighting, shouting, "Huangfu Jinxuan, stop right there!"

"Ouch!" Hearing his princely heir brother’s voice, Huangfu Jinxuan hesitated, and his sluggish hand allowed Huangfu Jingchen to land a solid punch on his face.