The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 644: Chapter 643: Gifting the Residence

The house where Xia Wanqing and the others once stayed was quickly vacated by Xia Wenjin, and since Hua Yuanming and the others went to the Capital Guard, they rarely visited.

They all knew it belonged to Huangfu Yuxuan. Now, hearing that Huangfu Yuxuan had bought the neighboring property and intended to give it to the two of them, was surprising.

That area was even better than where Brother Xia currently stayed, and the house was more expensive – it was quite a generous gift!

The intention of Huangfu Yuxuan to win them over was clear.

However, in the eyes and hearts of Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin, Young Master Xuan seemed to be considering everything meticulously for them, even settling the issue of housing. Young Master Xuan was truly considerate and thoughtful towards them.

Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin were deeply moved.

Xia Wanqing couldn’t help but say, "Good fortune should not be received without merit. When we first arrived in the Capital City, Young Master Xuan treated us warmly and arranged accommodations. But now that I have a place to stay, and my brothers have jobs, it’s not appropriate to continue relying on Young Master Xuan. Such an expensive property cannot be accepted without cost!"

The houses in the Capital are not like those in Jinzhou; they’re not cheap!

As soon as Xia Wanqing spoke, Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin hesitated to agree.

Huangfu Yuxuan laughed, "Uncle Xia, you’re being too formal. What merit, what reward? When I was in Haotian Village, I got along well with various uncles and have already considered myself as part of the younger generation. The two properties are nothing, just a gesture of goodwill. Besides, the two uncles were planning to purchase houses to bring their families over. Since there are ready-made ones, why bother looking elsewhere?"

In Huangfu Yuxuan’s smile, Xia Wanqing saw something more. His own house was purchased by Xia Wenjin without touching the assets of Haotian Village. However, there was an implicit suggestion in Huangfu Yuxuan’s words that while he has a house in the Capital, his second and third brothers do not. Was this sowing discord? But he had no evidence!

Xia Sichen smiled and said, "Young Master Xuan really is wealthy and generous, gifting two houses just like that! Daddy, look, I said no need to rush! Wenjin panicked seeing the two uncles employed and fearing you might feel like a guest in someone else’s home, bought a house for you to live in, and even overburdened herself with debt. If you hadn’t moved, maybe Young Master Xuan would’ve gifted you one too, then you’d really have a windfall!"

Huangfu Yuxuan immediately laughed, "My days in Haotian Village were the most pleasant and carefree, with the upright and generous uncles and brothers in the village, embodying the true nature of a man. Now that I’m in the Capital, it’s only right for me to show some hospitality to my uncles. Being able to do something for them is my honor!"

These words certainly pleased Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin immensely.

Xia Wanqing said again, "When Wenjin originally bought the house, she had prepared rooms for her second and third uncles, ready for them to move in. It’s already late, no need to trouble Young Master Xuan!"

Huangfu Yuxuan responded, "It’s no trouble. I had already had the place cleaned, it’s ready for immediate move-in. Also, once Uncle Hua and Uncle Gu’s families arrive, moving again would be a hassle, better to move directly now."

Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin were very tempted.

The family members were already en route; they had sent someone to fetch them, expecting them to arrive soon.

Of course, Huangfu Yuxuan knew this, having placed people to watch over Haotian Village and monitor Hua Yuanming’s and Gu Hongxin’s activities. In fact, it was under Huangfu Yuxuan’s suggestion that they sent for their families back then.

Once their families arrived, they’d be bound to the Capital, making it easier for him to control them.

So Huangfu Yuxuan’s words hit right at the hearts of Hua and Gu, making them feel they made more sense.

After years of brotherhood, Xia Wanqing could naturally see Hua and Gu’s temptation. If he continued to object, it would not only be ineffective but might harm their friendship. So he said, "How about this, Young Master Huangfu, if convenient, give us the price for those two places, and we’ll have Haotian Village buy them for the two brothers to live in!"

The two, Hua and Gu, felt this was a better solution upon hearing it.

No matter how generous Young Master Xuan was, this was not a small issue. If Haotian Village bought the houses, they would then be the village’s private properties, saving them from a significant favor in the future.

Huangfu Yuxuan said, "That’s not good, sentiment is priceless, what’s silver worth? I genuinely wish to provide a place for the two uncles; why be so exacting?"

In this matter, Hua and Gu agreed with Xia Wanqing: "If Young Master Xuan doesn’t accept the silver, we cannot move in."

Seeing their resolved minds, Huangfu Yuxuan had no choice but to say, "Alright then! Since you insist, I will accept the silver. But there’s no rush for this, it can be done tomorrow. It’s already late, everything in those two properties is ready, you can move in right away!" He warmly added, "Uncle Xia is not on the way, no need to see you off. Why don’t I take the two uncles over, it’s on my way!"

So, Xia Wanqing and his son bid farewell to them, marking the true end of the banquet.

The two carriages parted ways; in the one heading to Xia Mansion, Xia Wanqing remained silent.

Xia Sichen glanced at his father, looked again after a while, and finally couldn’t help but whisper, "He’s picking us up, giving away houses, such unsolicited kindness means something sinister is afoot, right, Dad?"

Xia Wanqing glared at him, "Don’t talk nonsense, assuming a villain’s heart of a gentleman’s mind, useless!"

Xia Sichen said, "Alright, alright, I’m assuming a villain’s heart of a gentleman’s mind, Young Master Xuan really is a gentleman, generous to a fault, spending money freely, arranging everything perfectly for the second and third uncles, everything is good, right?"

"You rascal, why are you being so passive-aggressive?" Xia Wanqing scolded, but there was no anger in his voice.

Xia Sichen blinked his eyes and suddenly said, "Dad, you have always had unwavering faith in the Old Blind Man’s words, but I know you are not someone who believes lightly. You just think that since Huangfu Yuxuan matches the prediction given to Wenjin by that famous person back in the day, it confirms the Old Blind Man’s words. So you believe that as long as Wenjin marries Huangfu Yuxuan, her future would be secure, with no chance of early demise. But have you thought, maybe we interpreted correctly but chose the wrong person?"

Xia Wanqing, pondering over Hua Yuanming and the others, casually asked, "What do you mean?"

Xia Sichen’s eyes darted around as he said, "Dad, you know Wenjin has someone she likes in Jianghu, right?"