In the ramblings of Huang Zheng, Xia Wenjin’s brow twitched. Huangfu Hanyu?

Could it be someone with the same name? 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

The very Huangfu Hanyu she knew?

How could Huang Zheng be involved with Huangfu Hanyu? At this time, Huangfu Hanyu is still the Crown Prince. Although he won’t remain long in that position, with his status, would he persecute a person from Jianghu, no, a Wealthy Young Master? What could be the secret behind this?

Huang Zheng’s identity is becoming more and more mysterious.

For now, don’t worry about these things. It’s better to wait until people get better before speaking.

Xia Wenjin understood that if he couldn’t get rid of the worry in Huang Zheng’s heart, his condition would only keep recurring!

Those responsible for monitoring Xia Wenjin at the Jingyun Inn suddenly discovered that Xia Wenjin had genuinely disappeared without a trace. Qiao Ping was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. The master is about to return, yet the person is missing. How would they explain this?

Qiao Ping ordered a thorough search of every place in the area. Upon asking at the inn, they found out that the woman had paid in advance, booking a room for a month, and hadn’t taken her luggage, although the luggage was just a few pieces of clothing.

Qiao Ping was anxious. Even if the woman would return in a month, what difference would it make if she wasn’t there when the master came back?

After inquiries and summarizing the information reported by all subordinates, Qiao Ping realized that no one knew when the person disappeared.

Yesterday morning, the woman left again as usual, following the same route, wandering around. His people merely looked away for a moment and didn’t see her again.

They didn’t pay much attention because this often happened before. Anyway, later, the woman would return to the inn.

But she didn’t return, not last night, nor today.

Two days have passed, with no news whatsoever.

In such a large Capital City, how easy would it be to find someone?

Even with the great news of Prince Cheng’s Heir being assassinated and dying, Qiao Ping felt not a ripple of emotion. He had only one thought, to quickly find that lady! Had he known she would run off, they should have imprisoned her back then.

Pan Yun County.

Huangfu Yuxuan and the Ministry of Justice officials began their journey to the Capital City.

The criminal was temporarily detained in the County Government’s prison. Although the County Magistrate had arranged accommodation for them, they insisted on staying at an inn, leaving the County Magistrate with no choice but to order the innkeeper to serve them well.

Upon waking, the County Magistrate had already sent someone to invite them to breakfast.

After breakfast, they headed to the prison to retrieve the criminal. By the time they transferred and started the escort, the sun was already high.

The Ministry of Justice’s Chief glanced at the sky and then at Huangfu Yuxuan, feeling reassured. With the Second Young Master on this journey, it was sure to be steady. Before nightfall, they were certain to reach Capital City.

The Second Young Master had even missed a banquet bestowed by the Imperial Palace to help them capture the criminal.

Young people willing to do practical work like this are increasingly rare. The Second Young Master is accomplished at a young age. It’s just a pity that despite his noble potential, he happens to have a father who doesn’t strive for anything.

Just as expected, they arrived in the Capital City as dusk approached, entering right before the city gates closed.

The criminal was escorted into the Ministry of Justice’s prison.

After handling the exchange on that end, Huangfu Yuxuan returned to the Prince Liang Mansion.

Entering his courtyard, he saw Prince Liang rushing towards him in a panic, as if the sky were falling: "Xuan’er, did you know? Prince Cheng’s Heir was assassinated and is dead!"

This news was within Huangfu Yuxuan’s expectations, but seeing Prince Liang in such a flustered state, he felt a wave of disappointment.

This person was only good at being born into the right family and was useless otherwise.

Yet this person was his father.

If only this person were a bit more competent, why would he need to rack his brains with schemes right now? That position should have been his, yet it’s given away!

Huangfu Yuxuan’s face grew cold: "What does whether Prince Cheng’s Heir is dead or alive have to do with you?"

Frightened by his son’s cold gaze, Prince Liang muttered, "Nothing... nothing at all!"

Huangfu Yuxuan disdained his cowardly demeanor even more.

When he was the Crown Prince, he was arrogant and overbearing. Now, why is he so timid and cowardly?

He coldly stated: "If it has nothing to do with you, mind your own business, and don’t listen to idle talk!"

With that, he turned and entered the study, leaving Prince Liang aside, devoid of any father-son harmony. Staring blankly at his son’s departing back, Prince Liang thought: "..."

It seemed his son despised him.

He belatedly realized that this son had always held disdain for him.

When he was the Crown Prince, the son dared not be overtly disrespectful!

But ever since he became Prince Liang, he never seemed to lift his head in front of Huangfu Yuxuan, to be precise, he was afraid of him, so decisive in kill and judgment, so ruthless, so terrifying!

Every day he acted as if the world owed him thousands of Silver.

Prince Liang rolled his eyes, thinking it’s best to avoid rousing him.

Living quietly as Prince Liang, isn’t that pleasant?

Why care about anyone’s mood?

As for Prince Cheng’s Heir, indeed, what does it have to do with him? He didn’t even have much impression of that young man. There were too many Imperial Grandsons, and among the imperial kinsmen, many men were of this age, distinguishing them was quite troublesome. Even as the Crown Prince, he didn’t want to bother, let alone now when he’s merely a Wealthy and Leisurely Prince!

Once in the study, Huangfu Yuxuan immediately wrote a letter. With utmost sincerity, utmost sorrow, utmost grief, utmost indignation, and utmost helplessness, he penned about Huangfu Jingchen’s cause of death. This letter was to be sent to Yunzhou immediately. He wanted to see if Prince Cheng and his wife, who were as steady as a mountain, would still remain so calm!

Meanwhile, his other plan needed to be put into action!

Prince Zhuang had been occupying the position of Crown Prince for over a year, which was long enough; it was time for a change!

After arranging everything and making further plans, albeit reluctantly, Huangfu Yuxuan still went to Prince Liang’s courtyard.

Certain matters required his incompetent father to act personally.

Seeing Huangfu Yuxuan approach, Prince Liang almost dropped the wine cup in his hand. He flusteredly put down the cup, stood up, and uncertainly asked, "Xuan’er, do you... do you need something?"

Huangfu Yuxuan glanced at him, walked over, and sat opposite him. In a good mood, he picked up the wine jug, poured him a glass, smiled slightly, and said, "Father, living comfortably as you are now, do you still remember you were once the Crown Prince?"

Prince Liang froze, suddenly feeling that the wine was no longer enjoyable. He forced a smile that was even worse than crying and said, "Why talk about it now? I am no longer the Crown Prince. If others hear this, it would be a grave sin. Didn’t you advise me to be prudent with my words and deeds? Why are you saying such things now?"