The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 635: Chapter 634: Ah Yuan

"Not at all!" Xia Wenjin’s gaze shifted as she said with a grin, "Back then, it wasn’t me who got beaten and rolled all over the ground!"

Xia Sichen immediately fell silent.

As a child, he was often beaten to the ground while his sister munched on fruits or snacks, clapping her hands as if watching a monkey show. Thinking about it now still makes his heart ache.

If it weren’t for her sneaking him food when he wasn’t allowed to eat as punishment, would he have grown up alive?

Such heartache!

So his life was saved by his sister!

The siblings playfully bantered for a while, with Xia Sichen reminiscing about childhood days and complaining about their father.

Xia Wenjin patted his shoulder, saying, "Alright, let bygones be bygones. If it weren’t for Dad’s strict discipline, would you be the charming rising star in the Jianghu now?"

Xia Sichen’s martial arts skills stand out among the younger generation in Jianghu. If not for his playful and nonchalant nature, fearing Xia Wanqing would burden him with the responsibility of being the Young Village Chief, disappearing for days, and never mentioning Haotian Village, no one would even know he was the Young Village Chief.

Nowadays, Xia Sichen is probably quite prominent in Jianghu!

Xia Sichen sized himself up and nodded in satisfaction, boasting, "That’s right, I am a tree straightened up and now thriving. Outstanding individuals will not be overlooked; Dad’s discipline couldn’t hinder my growth, and the perils of Jianghu cannot overshadow my brilliance..."

Xia Wenjin rolled her eyes and quickly interrupted, "You’re waiting for me here, is there something you want?"

Xia Sichen instantly forgot his intention of praising himself even more, saying, "I wanted to hear the outcome, talking about... how did your conversation with Huangfu Jingchen go? Wenjin, you’re still young, don’t sulk like an old grandma every day, you should smile more! How big a deal is the marriage? Your brother is here!"

Xia Wenjin nodded gently. Although Xia Sichen appeared whimsical, his affection for her was undeniable.

So she didn’t intend to hide anything from Xia Sichen. Sitting on a branch, Xia Wenjin said, "I’ve decided not to think about the outcome, so let everything take its course!"

Xia Sichen ruffled her hair and said, "That’s the spirit. I have good news for you too, the old man has his mind set straight now. Once Uncle Bai arrives in the capital, good days are coming for you!"

Xia Wenjin was stunned for a moment, then reacted with surprise, "Really?"

Xia Sichen replied proudly, "Of course, who else could pull it off? Your big brother used his eloquence, his never-drunk drinking capacity, and his persistent persuasion to finally make the old man spill his heart. The old man is now stuck in a difficult spot, but it’ll pass after a while! And isn’t Uncle Bai coming soon? He dotes on you the most, so do whatever you want, we’ve got your back!"

Xia Wenjin nodded vigorously, looking at Xia Sichen earnestly, "Actually, Dad’s just too idle. Brother, I think you should get married early, have a big fat son for him to dote on, then he won’t have time to fuss about my matters!"

Xia Sichen wobbled underfoot and fell off the tree. Moments later, his cursing voice came, "You little brat, you repay kindness with betrayal, your big brother painstakingly cares about your matters, couldn’t eat or sleep well, yet you want to sell me out? Who am I? I will never marry in my life; freedom is precious, why find someone to manage me? Go on, if you say this again, we’re done being siblings!"

No one expected such a strong reaction, Xia Wenjin laughed, "You’re stubborn, but just wait until you meet that someone, let’s see if your mouth stays as stubborn!"

The siblings bantered a while longer, chatted casually, and then went back to their rooms to rest!

Early the next morning, the Xia Mansion became busy.

Xia Wanqing values loyalty, and although the Village Chiefs of Haotian Village are sworn brothers, they are like blood siblings to him.

As for emotional ties, even his own second brother Xia Shi’en might not weigh as heavily in his heart as the other four Village Chiefs of Haotian Village.

Now, the second and third have landed in jail for helping someone, and even if it’s just for ten days, it’s quite humiliating.

He needs to not only find out who plotted against him and Haotian Village, but also ensure his two brothers see him first when they are released, so they know their big brother’s concern is as steadfast as ever!

The family of three took two carriages, with Xia Wenjin still sitting alone in her simple blue-cloth carriage. However, the driver was replaced by a young man with thick eyebrows and bright eyes; Old Liang had gone to drive the larger carriage for Xia Wanqing and his son.

The young man with thick eyebrows and bright eyes looked around twenty years old, with a clever look hidden between his brows, his mouth tightly shut, and an expression of determination.

He wasn’t just determined; he had a sort of lone wolf alertness. If prey appeared before him, he’d charge forth like a lone wolf, tearing the prey apart without hesitation.

The young man looked at everyone unfriendly, indifferent even towards Xia Wanqing and Xia Sichen, but when Xia Wenjin approached, his gaze fell upon her face, and he jumped off the shaft, somewhat timid.

Xia Wenjin greeted him with a smile, "Ah Yuan, why is it you here this time?"

Like Shu Mei, Zhan Yan, Ling Xiao, and others, this young man was someone Xia Wenjin saved while roaming Jianghu.

The original Feiyun Pavilion was merely a form, but now it flourishes with structure complete, including Qingfeng Hall, Azure Dragon Hall, Feige Hall, Flying Eagle Hall, Flying Tiger Hall, and Flying Sparrow Hall.

Shu Mei, Zhan Yan, and others have been reborn, not only grateful to Xia Wenjin but also dedicating their energy to learning skills, though they’ve missed the prime age for martial arts training and can’t achieve profound levels.

However, they’ve learned embroidery, winemaking, culinary arts, business, the arts, military strategy... various things, achieving distinct accomplishments in a short time, and have finally become members of Feiyun Pavilion.

As for talents like Ling Xiao, who already had strong martial skills and capabilities, they were directly put to use.

While Xia Wenjin roamed Jianghu, whether intentionally or otherwise, she gathered quite a number of talents along the way.

The young man named Ah Yuan was sold by his parents to a wealthy young master as a scholar, but that master had a hobby of playing with boys, and Ah Yuan’s current striking features were once delicate and pretty, exactly the type the young master liked.

Falling into the young master’s hands, Ah Yuan faced an increasingly miserable fate.