The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 598: Chapter 597: Are You Happy?

In the clear water, two drops of fresh red blood, initially like two pearls, slowly dispersed on the surface. The two drops of blood merged into a single piece.

This made everyone’s mood even more tense and their expressions more focused.

Then Xia Xinxin said joyfully, "They’ve merged, they’ve merged!"

The two areas converging in the water slowly fused together upon contact, becoming a single whole.

The process seemed neither long nor short, yet before and after the blood blending, everyone’s feelings were different.

Before the blood test, there was anticipation, unease, suspicion...

After the blood test, there was certainty, joy, peace of mind...

Xia Shi’en, disregarding his bleeding finger, happily grabbed Xia Wanqing’s shoulder, saying, "Third brother, it’s confirmed, you truly are my third brother!"

Xia Wanqing felt as though he was dreaming.

With the blood test witnessed firsthand, there was nothing left to doubt; he and the person before him were indeed brothers.

He couldn’t help but take another look; Xia Shi’en, in his forties, had a gentle elegance between his brows, appearing even slightly younger than himself.

However, a closer look now revealed some semblance between their features.

Xia Xiaozhe and Xia Xinxin came over to pay their respects, calling him third uncle.

Xia Wenjin also formally saluted Xia Shi’en, calling him uncle, and then saluted the Xia brothers.

Xia Shi’en was very glad, and he called someone to bring his wife from the backyard to announce the good news.

The Prime Minister’s Wife appraised Xia Wenjin, liking her more the more she looked, and then unconsciously looked at her own son with a bit of disdain in her eyes.

She took off the exquisite jade bracelet from her wrist and put it on Xia Wenjin’s fair wrist, holding Xia Wenjin’s hand, saying comfortingly, "From today, I finally have a daughter!"

Xia Xiaozhe and Xia Xinxin were both a bit helpless, and Xia Xinxin said, "Sister, you don’t know how much mother wanted a daughter, but ended up having a son, and then another son. When we were young, mother even forced us to wear women’s clothing!"

Xia Xiaozhe also laughed, "My mother’s greatest regret in life is not having a daughter, not even a niece. When out and about with friends, watching others with their daughters and nieces, like flowers, she would be extremely envious. Now that we have Wenjin, my mother finally has no regrets!"

Everyone laughed at this remark.

Whether it’s the Prime Minister Xia and his wife, or the Xia brothers, all cherished Wenjin dearly. A girl as pretty as a painting, since their family didn’t have one, they truly cherished her.

At Xia Shi’en’s house, the family was simple, with no concubines, just the couple and their two brothers.

Upon learning Xia Wanqing had a son, the Xia brothers showed great interest as cousins.

Lunch was naturally enjoyed at the Xia family, with a table full of dishes and wine; Xia Shi’en was so pleased that his eyes were moist on several occasions.

Despite feeling at ease, Xia Wenjin found it strange that in her past life, such an event never happened.

She remembered that in her past life, Huangfu Yuxuan sought Xia Shi’en’s support, but Xia Shi’en remained neutral, refusing Yuxuan’s offers, even reprimanding him for imprisoning the Emperor.

Previously, her marriage was smooth and without trouble, so her father naturally wasn’t framed by Huangfu Yuxuan and imprisoned, nor did she approach the Prime Minister Xia for assistance.

Years later, Prime Minister Xia might have heard of her father, but by then they were undoubtedly in Huangfu Yuxuan’s faction, while Prime Minister Xia opposed him, accusing him of treason and ambition.

So even if he suspected her father was his brother, he wouldn’t acknowledge him.

Now, although the Emperor hadn’t appointed a Crown Prince, the court’s situation wasn’t tense yet. At that time, all the Princes were in the Capital City, competing for the throne like an ongoing performance.

Everything is just starting to unfold.

Moreover, her father wasn’t yet part of Huangfu Yuxuan’s faction.

How wonderful, everything is still timely!

Though Xia Shi’en rose through the ranks with the power of literature, he also practiced Martial Arts. The brothers sparred a bit, and seeing his brother’s extraordinary skills, Xia Shi’en felt wonderful.

The Xia family repeatedly extended their hospitality, and only after dinner did they take their leave.

Xia Wenjin felt her father’s mood had improved significantly.

Xia Wenjin asked, "Father, are you happy?"

Xia Wanqing replied, "Happy!"

Xia Wenjin said, "Father, see, this kind of happiness comes from the heart, bringing true joy. Now that I’ve grown up, I’m no longer the little girl I once was; I know what I want and what I don’t!"

Xia Wanqing knew Wenjin was hinting at her marriage.

He sighed softly, "Wenjin, tell me honestly, in your eyes, what’s wrong with Huangfu Yuxuan? And what’s good about that Huang Zheng kid you fancy?"

Xia Wenjin replied, "Father, liking is a feeling. Among millions of people, you only like that one, and no matter how good or outstanding others are, they won’t catch your eye. Perhaps there’s nothing wrong with Huangfu Yuxuan, but I simply don’t like him!"

This response was indeed simple, as Xia Wanqing looked at his daughter’s profile, seeing a hint of stubbornness on her face, he said, "Wenjin, you worked hard for your father’s matter this time!"

Xia Wenjin shook her head, "Even if I don’t succeed, Xia Sichen will raid the execution ground tomorrow; he won’t let you be executed! Father is innocent, and as children, we must do our best! Just as father once did for us, father, don’t worry about it!"

Hearing that Xia Sichen had such plans, Xia Wanqing was surprised. He hardly saw that brat and thought he didn’t care, not expecting he had such plans secretly.

But that wasn’t the focus now, he considered his words carefully, "Wenjin, though this disaster was unexpected for me, in prison I saw the world’s indifference. Such helplessness and despair, having grievances with no one to turn to, brings chills to recollect. Yuxuan, upon hearing my trouble, came to the prison at once and appeased the prison guard; we cannot ignore this kindness!"

Xia Wenjin: "..."

All evidence points to the near certainty that Xia Wenjing is the main instigator behind the scenes, being Huangfu Yuxuan. Yet, she couldn’t present this evidence to her father, making her feel disgusted.

This despicable Huangfu Yuxuan, truly skillful, while her father overly trusted in goodwill, remembered kindness more than enmity!

She replied nonchalantly, "Accept, accept, whatever you say, father, accept it!"

Xia Wanqing looked eagerly at her, "Then about this marriage..."