Huangfu Jinxuan looked bewildered: "What Qingfang House? What kind of place is Qingfang House? A brothel?"

"Smack," a stick landed on his shoulder as King Kang angrily said, "Stop pretending! If you don’t tell the truth, I’ll beat you to death today!"

Huangfu Jinxuan widened his eyes, looking at the furious King Kang, tsk tsk, his father even blurted out "old man", he seemed genuinely angry. He weighed his options and decided to be honest, nodding sincerely: "Prince Cheng’s Heir was ambushed on the way to escort me home, I feel unsettled, if I can’t kill someone, can I not set fires?"

King Kang: "..."

This brat, how can he be so confidently righteous? He’s more concerned about other things! Set fires? This brat is talking about starting fires? He sternly said, "Yesterday, there were fires in four places in the city, was it all your doing?"

Huangfu Jinxuan was genuinely shocked this time. He looked at King Kang incredulously, then glanced at himself and said, "Father, do you have some misunderstanding about me? Do you think your son has the skill to start fires in four places in one night, and make it unnoticed? Am I really that capable?"

King Kang thought so too; those four places were widely dispersed. Moreover, after investigating the fire, he knew Qingfang House was a property of the Crown Prince. Jinxuan, this brat, was standing up for Huangfu Jingchen, but the person was already dead, was standing up for him useful?

Others were unaware of the relationship between Huangfu Jinxuan and Huangfu Jingchen. Regarding the matters in Wangshan Town, Huangfu Jinxuan didn’t disclose Huangfu Jingchen’s whereabouts to anyone, only to his father and brother. After Huangfu Jingchen arrived in the Capital City, Huangfu Jinxuan outwardly constantly found fault, but King Kang knew that their relationship was actually good.

Now that Huangfu Jingchen died inexplicably, Jinxuan’s anger on his behalf was understandable.

Seeing Huangfu Jinxuan’s expression wasn’t fake, King Kang confirmed again: "It really wasn’t you!"

"Other than Qingfang House, the rest weren’t done by me!"

King Kang’s face slightly changed, muttering: "Two days faster than expected; now the Capital City is about to become lively!"

Huangfu Jinxuan, puzzled, said: "Father, what are you saying? What are you anticipating, who is two days faster?"

After King Kang looked at him once, he turned and left. Huangfu Jinxuan, perplexed, got up from the ground, facing Cheng Prince Mansion’s direction, bowed deeply, whispering: "Brother Jingchen, I am limited in ability now, all I can do for you is this much! I hope your soul can find peace!"

Unable to persuade her father and two uncles, Xia Wenjin felt somewhat agitated.

It’s better to quickly find a house for them to move out.

Leaving Xia Wanqing’s residence, Xia Wenjin was preparing to return to the inn. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Just as she turned the street corner, her footsteps halted.

The street was empty, with a person standing right in the center. Garbed in elegant attire, with a handsome demeanor and an evident nobility, he looked at Xia Wenjin with a faint smile on his thin lips.

It was as if he had waited for a thousand years, yet appeared he had just arrived.

His voice carried a mild excitement and passion: "Miss Xia, how have you been?"

Xia Wenjin’s complexion wasn’t good, a deep-seated hatred quickly gathered within her eyes, making her clear, water-like eyes appear filled with icy coldness.

To kill, or not to kill?

She subtly examined the surroundings, seeing that the street was somewhat off the beaten path. At this time, virtually no one was around. If she took action, it seemed she could do so unnoticed!

However, this place was too close to where Xia Wanqing and others resided.

Should this Imperial Grandson be killed in the Capital City, Xia Wanqing’s group, who recently arrived in the city, would certainly be suspected. Especially since they had contacts with Huangfu Yuxuan.

Moreover, though she bore hatred from a past life, she wasn’t here for revenge this life; she just wanted to protect her father, brothers, and uncles! Killing this lowlife might release the vengeance from her past life, but it could potentially bring calamity to Haotian Village, necessitating reevaluation.

Huangfu Yuxuan posed with utmost grace, displaying the most amiable smile. He believed with his charming demeanor, like a jade tree facing the wind, few women could refuse such a sprightly youth.

Yet, he was somewhat surprised, had he witnessed a hint of murderous intent in Xia Wenjin’s eyes just now? Although that malicious intent was quickly concealed, his instincts wouldn’t be mistaken.

Had Xia Wenjin just contemplated killing him?

Xia Wenjin merely shot him a glance, her tone indifferent and cold: "Who are you? In the Capital City, under the Emperor’s reign, you obstruct my path, what are your intentions?"

Having said this, her eyes once again showed a hint of murderous intent.

Huangfu Yuxuan was instead relieved; it seemed Xia Wenjin didn’t even recognize him!

Thinking back, perhaps the two indeed only met briefly, and then Xia Wenjin fled from the marriage. Nearly two years had passed; if she forgot him, it was also understandable.

As for the murderous intent in her eyes, walking alone at night, having someone suddenly block her way, ordinary women would surely be panic-stricken. Yet, Xia Wenjin was born in Haotian Village, a mountain bandit stronghold; she wasn’t a helpless damsel, so this response was quite natural!

Huangfu Yuxuan dispelled his doubts; had Xia Wenjin treated him warmly, he would have been more suspicious.

Huangfu Yuxuan smiled still, taking a step forward, his tone lighthearted: "Miss Xia certainly is forgetful, we at least met once in Haotian Village. Does Miss Xia still remember why she left Haotian Village?"

Xia Wenjin replied casually: "Of course, I know! The Jianghu is vast; I want to explore it. So I left Haotian Village, any problem with that?"

Huangfu Yuxuan: "..."

Smart, what an artful avoidance.

Making her escape from marriage sound so refreshingly elegant made Huangfu Yuxuan involuntarily laugh.

Earlier, in Haotian Village, he hadn’t paid close attention, only knowing Xia Wenjin was extremely beautiful. Now, he rather unapologetically took in her features.

The young woman wore a sky-blue outfit, fresh and subdued. Yet, her face was exceptionally stunning.

Brows like a new moon, eyes like condensed waves, skin like exquisite porcelain, smooth and fair, glowing radiantly, nearly flawless.

The Xia siblings in Haotian Village were common bandits, yet they truly stood out in appearance.

In terms of looks, attributes, demeanor, even the Capital City’s noble sons and prestigious daughters could only measure up to them.

Regrettably, although he persuaded Xia Wanqing, he didn’t convince Xia Sichen; however, if Xia Wanqing served him, and he married Xia Wenjin as desired, wouldn’t Xia Sichen also serve him?

Endowed with fate’s decree able to assist him, helping him ascend the throne, even if she were a hideous freak, he’d pursue her, not to mention such a celestial beauty!