The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 604: Chapter 603: Crispy on the Outside, Tender on the Inside

Huangfu Jingchen punched himself hard on the head. He was so stupid; his father had already reminded him, so why didn’t he reveal the truth sooner? Now the truth was exposed by Huangfu Yuxuan, appearing just like that before them. He was caught off guard, and so was Wenjin!

The thing he most wanted to hold onto slipped far away from him instead.

Huangfu Jingchen’s heart not only felt anxious but also as if it were being stabbed by a small knife, the pain was extreme.

He didn’t want this!

The desolate Huangfu Jingchen didn’t know how he walked out of Yan Zui Xuan. He walked the streets aimlessly, with no direction or purpose. He didn’t want to lose Wenjin, but the more he cared, the faster he lost her.

No, he must find Wenjin and properly explain things to her. No, not explain—what good is an explanation for things that have already happened?

He should sincerely seek Wenjin’s forgiveness!

Huangfu Jingchen left Yan Zui Xuan alone, and he wasn’t with Xia Wenjin. This news quickly reached Huangfu Yuxuan’s ears, where he smirked coldly.

That was the purpose of his visit today.

Huangfu Jingchen wanting to take his wife? It’s simply a dream!

Xia Wenjin’s reaction put Huangfu Yuxuan at ease.

See, after Huangfu Jingchen’s identity as an Imperial Grandson was revealed, even Xia Wenjin didn’t want to see him anymore. Clearly, Xia Wenjin’s dislike wasn’t because of him but because of the identity of being an Imperial Grandson.

Targeting the identity, not the person, makes things much simpler.

Moreover, not long ago, he had "done favors" for Xia Wanqing and Hua Yuanming. Some benefits were bound to come his way!

Calculating his plans, Huangfu Yuxuan said to Cui Huai, "Go, subtly and without leaving a trace, spread this news to my Third Imperial Uncle!"

Cui Huai knowingly agreed, "Yes!"

Huangfu Jingchen had never felt as afraid and as lost as he did now.

He was even somewhat unsure of where he was and where he should go.

Amid his daze, suddenly someone slapped him hard on the shoulder.

With Huangfu Jingchen’s skills, if someone got this close, he would usually sense it immediately, but now his mind was in such chaos that he didn’t even realize where he was. He turned his head.

A voice behind him exclaimed curiously, "What’s wrong with you? Why are you so dazed?"

Huangfu Jingchen tried hard to gather his thoughts and said dryly, "Brother Sichen, it’s you!"

Xia Sichen waved his hand in front of him and said, "What’s happened to you? You look like you’ve seen a ghost!"

Huangfu Jingchen shook his head, his mouth bitter, and finally sighed, "I made Wenjin angry!"

Xia Sichen blinked his eyes and laughed indifferently, "Is that such a big deal? I know my sister; she’s not that petty unless you cross her boundaries. Besides, given your relationship now, what’s a little quarrel? Before long, she’ll calm down and everything will be fine!"

Compared to Huangfu Yuxuan, Xia Sichen found Huangfu Jingchen much more likable.

But his words gave no comfort to Huangfu Jingchen, who asked with a hint of hope, "What are her boundaries?"

Xia Sichen scratched his head, realizing he didn’t exactly know his sister’s boundaries either.

Back in the village, his sister sometimes had quite the temper, but other times she was very easygoing. She loved playing pranks, so even when others teased her, she was magnanimous, saying she’d just figure out a better way to prank them back next time!

Later, when she ran away and entered the Jianghu, meeting her again, she seemed to have changed.

She became much more composed, no longer acting like a child, with clear goals and not liking to cause trouble. This version of his sister made him feel comforted, curious, yet heartbroken.

Unless something in the Jianghu had made her grow, how could she have changed so suddenly from a bratty little girl to what she is now?

However, he recalled a small matter and uncertainly said, "It should be... being deceived!" He thought his words were too vague, so he added, "It doesn’t matter what mistake you make, as long as you don’t deceive her, she’ll forgive you. Only being deceived makes her truly angry!"

Huangfu Jingchen: "..."

He felt his heart had already sunk to the ground.

Hiding his identity could be considered deceit, right?

To Wenjin, it definitely was.

He deeply hated himself for his indecisiveness and hesitation on this matter.

Xia Sichen looked at him curiously, "What exactly did you deceive my sister about? Could it be that you actually have a wife back home?"

Huangfu Jingchen quickly shook his head like a rattle.

Xia Sichen was curious, "Besides that, what else would you deceive her about? Could it be that even if you don’t have a wife, you already have an illegitimate child?"

Huangfu Jingchen: "..."

He had already been mentally exhausted, but now Xia Sichen’s guesses left him both flustered and exasperated.

However, at this moment, he couldn’t focus on these things. Thinking of the complicated emotions in Wenjin’s eyes as she left, he was struck with panic.

Xia Sichen couldn’t guess further and asked, "What exactly is it? Why do you look so worried?"

Huangfu Jingchen said dejectedly, "I hid my identity from her!"

"What identity?" Xia Sichen waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "She’s not stupid; you think by pretending to be a Jianghu person, she wouldn’t see that you’re from a wealthy background? Although our Haotian Village is a Jianghu force, financially, we’re not lacking. Unless your family is as rich as a nation, it shouldn’t matter. Besides, even if it were, so what? Love isn’t measured by wealth!"

He suddenly had a thought, "Could it be that your identity is somehow significant? Let me think, our Haotian Village doesn’t have any mortal enemies. What’s so significant about your identity that you need to hide it?"

Huangfu Jingchen said, "Actually, I’m an Imperial Grandson!"

"Actually, any identity is fine as long as it’s not something horrendous. Even if you’re an Imperial Grandson... what?" Xia Sichen didn’t take it seriously at first. Speaking with levity, he suddenly realized what was said, and turned to stare at Huangfu Jingchen, "What did you say? You’re an Imperial Grandson?"

Huangfu Jingchen nodded, saying honestly, "My father is Prince Cheng of Yunzhou! I am his eldest son!"

Xia Sichen: "..."

What nonsense had he just said?

He looked at Huangfu Jingchen with a sympathetic gaze and said, "Then I can’t help you. It’s strange, Huangfu Yuxuan is an Imperial Grandson, and so are you. What ill fate does Wenjin have with Imperial Grandsons?"

Huangfu Jingchen: "..."

Xia Sichen shook his head and said, "If it weren’t for Huangfu Yuxuan being in the picture first, your identity wouldn’t be so problematic. But now you’ve seen it, my sister is extremely disgusted with Huangfu Yuxuan. If you’re really out of options, I can give you a piece of advice!"