Chapter 511: Chapter 511: Irrelevant People

Huangfu Yuxuan felt that this was not a problem. Xia Wanqing was temporarily not receptive, merely because the marriage contract was not yet settled. As long as Xia Wanqing remained in the Capital City, sooner or later he would be at his disposal. And now that Xia Wenjin had arrived in the Capital City, she couldn’t escape his grasp.

He had pushed aside all his daytime affairs and prepared to go once more to Xia Wanqing’s residence.

If Xia Wenjin was present too, even better; this time she would have no reason to claim she didn’t recognize him.

Accompanied by Cui Huai and Hong Jie, Huangfu Yuxuan in his brocade clothes and elegant demeanor moved forward.

Wasn’t it said that he had no followers by his side? These two trusted aides were not weak in skills and carried a remarkable presence. Xia Wenjin would have nothing to say this time, wouldn’t she?

The courtyard where Xia Wanqing resided was a place he had visited a few days ago, telling them he would come by today.

It was a familiar place, yet when he arrived, he felt something was off.

Why was there such a bustle and hustle, with people coming and going? There was even a carriage parked at the entrance.

The place he had arranged for Xia Wanqing was a quiet spot amidst the noise. It possessed the bustling prosperity of the outside street and the serenity of the house inside.

The house was of considerable value, but letting Xia Wanqing live there seemed just right. After all, Xia Wanqing, as the leader of a village, held a certain status in the Jianghu. Anything too shabby wouldn’t befit his standing.

Since he wanted the other party to be unconditionally loyal to him, he naturally had to offer something that would tempt them first.

He had even already decided that in a few days, he would additionally gift Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin each a house, allowing them to bring their wives and children over. Once they settled their homes in the Capital City and entered the officialdom, they wouldn’t escape his control.

Why was this originally quiet place now so lively?

Huangfu Yuxuan hastened his steps, arriving at the entrance. Just then, two burly men were carrying a cabinet out.

The cabinet was long and heavy, with the muscular arms of the two men taut with muscles as they moved. The entrance was just this wide, and the three of them had already blocked half of it.

Breathing heavily and sweating, the man cautioned while protecting the cabinet from getting scratched, exclaiming, "Make way, idle people! Can’t you see we’re carrying things and don’t have the insight?"

Huangfu Yuxuan’s face darkened, not deeming it worthy to argue with two laborers. Hong Jie shouted, "Impudent! Who are you to talk to our young master this way?"

As he spoke, he flew a kick, intending to overturn the cabinet.

If not for this cabinet, our young master wouldn’t have had to suffer such insolence.

However, as he sent out the kick, suddenly a thick wooden stick came out of nowhere, striking his leg.

He intended to kick the cabinet with considerable force, and the stick’s blow was equally fierce. The violent collision of forces, with no broken leg bones, was already a stroke of luck for him.

Huangfu Yuxuan’s face fell sharply.

His personal trusted aide, encountering officials in the court, would still require a nod of acknowledgment, and now, almost having his leg broken by someone?

Who dared to be so audacious?

His eyes, carrying a cold sharpness, suddenly crossed paths with a bright-eyed, radiant maiden.

That bit of coldness quickly dissolved.

Xia Wenjin?

Why would she appear here, and why were there unfamiliar men coming and going? Where was Xia Wanqing? What about the servants he had arranged?

Before he could speak, Xia Wenjin raised an eyebrow and said, "Well, who’s daring enough to tamper with my cabinet? So it’s you!"

The anger that Huangfu Yuxuan felt earlier had long vanished.

Wearing a light purple outfit, Xia Wenjin stood there, bright as the moon, radiant as the clouds, clear as the lake.

In the daylight, she appeared even more beautiful.

The first time he saw her, he was struck by her beauty.

His initial feeling was astonishment that a Jianghu woman could be so beautiful!

Seeing her now, she was still stunning, yet there was something different — an indescribable quality that somehow made her more mature, more radiant, or perhaps more transparently beautiful.

This exceptionally beautiful maiden before him was his destined partner, the woman who would assist him in ascending to the highest rank.

That was his woman.

Upon thinking this, Huangfu Yuxuan’s heart softened and filled with even more joy.

He even smiled and said to Xia Wenjin, "Miss Xia, we meet again!"

The tone rose high, with a restrained smugness in it.

Xia Wenjin looked at him expressionlessly, still holding the long wooden stick, pointing it at Huangfu Yuxuan: "You dare appear in front of me again? Looks like I went too easy on you last time!"

Cui Huai and Hong Jie: "..."

What’s the situation? Their Second Young Master was beaten by this girl?

When did this happen? They didn’t even know! Does this count as them failing in their guard duties?

No, Second Young Master, with such outstanding skills. The girl in front of them seemed like nothing special, still holding a big wooden stick. But she didn’t seem highly skilled in martial arts, how could she have beaten him? This girl must be bluffing, right?

Just as they thought they had figured out the truth, the seemingly unimpressive girl wielding a wooden stick dashed directly towards the Second Young Master.

Hong Jie was still holding his leg, circling in place.

He was in too much pain; the scene had happened too quickly and unexpectedly, and the opponents were merely two brawny men, leading him to not use his inner strength. Thus, he suffered a hidden loss.

He might even have a fractured leg bone.

Initially contemplating waiting for the pain in his bones to subside to seek revenge.

But it turned out the Second Young Master knew the girl. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

And the Second Young Master even smiled at the girl, making Hong Jie realize he might be taking a hit in vain.

But could anyone tell him what’s happening? Didn’t the Second Young Master know this girl? Why did she charge at him with a stick after just a few words?

As a trusted aide, Hong Jie should be stepping in to shield, but he couldn’t move now, unable to protect even himself!

Fortunately, Cui Huai reacted quickly.

Cui Huai stepped in front of Huangfu Yuxuan and shouted: "Impudent! Do you know who the Second Young Master is? Do you have a death wish?"

Xia Wenjin disdainfully said, "Isn’t he just some rich kid with a bit of silver who pretends to be noble? You’re not going to tell me he’s the Imperial Grandson, are you?"

Cui Huai: "..."

Does this girl have a problem? She already knows that our young master is the Imperial Grandson, yet she still dares to act this way!

He coldly said, "Consider yourself perceptive! Quickly offer my young master an apology. He’s generous and might forgive you this once!"

Xia Wenjin sneered at him, rolling her eyes: "He’s the Imperial Grandson, why don’t you say you’re the Emperor? Do you think I’m a clueless country girl who can be easily duped? Let me tell you, I’m a well-informed girl myself, so back off!"