Huangfu Yuxuan glanced at him and said, "My people have brought back news to the palace that Prince Zhuang met Grandfather twice this afternoon. After the first meeting, Grandfather sent someone to summon Kong Chan Monk from Bodhi Temple. If I’m not mistaken, Grandfather must have begun to suspect the cause of Huangfu Jingchen’s death!"

Gongyang Puyu’s expression was not good. He knew what he was doing was akin to dancing on the edge of a knife; after all, serving a monarch is like accompanying a tiger. He is now playing the Emperor’s sons like puppets, and if the Emperor finds out, not only he would be torn to pieces, but everyone connected to him might be exterminated!

Huangfu Jingchen was killed not so much by Prince Zhuang, but rather by Gongyang Puyu’s sharp tongue.

Among all the Imperial Family members in the Capital City, Huangfu Jingchen has always been low-key, especially when it comes to why Prince Cheng left the capital back then; who doesn’t know of it?

Thus, the importance of Huangfu Jingchen’s death lies in that it is both significant and insignificant. He was not a pivotal figure within the Imperial Family, but then again, he was an Imperial Grandson and was assassinated in broad daylight.

Since the Emperor knows that Prince Zhuang was involved, he will surely wonder about Prince Zhuang’s motives, because it appears as a foolish act to anyone.

"And Prince Zhuang, who fears death, couldn’t possibly withstand Grandfather’s wrath, fortunately he was smart enough not to implicate you!" With the Emperor summoning Kong Chan to the palace, Huangfu Yuxuan, who has been keeping a close eye, can probably guess eight or nine out of ten of what happened.

Gongyang Puyu felt a sense of lingering fear but also a bit of secret pride. Prince Zhuang now listens to him willingly; otherwise, he wouldn’t have covered for him voluntarily.

He openly disclosed the meeting details with Prince Zhuang to Huangfu Yuxuan.

Huangfu Yuxuan commended him, "Mr. Gongyang is extraordinarily brilliant. You should refrain from too much contact with Prince Zhuang during this period to avoid raising Grandfather’s suspicions. You’ve handled things well!"

Just like Prince Zhuang, Huangfu Yuxuan also hopes nothing happens to Gongyang Puyu now.

Gongyang Puyu said, "Second Young Master, has Prince Cheng really arrived in the Capital?" Prince Zhuang assured it with confidence and didn’t seem to be lying.

Huangfu Yuxuan scoffed lightly, "My people have been closely monitoring; if Prince Cheng and his wife arrive in the Capital, they’ll report back to me!"

If the Second Young Master says so, it means his men have not spotted Prince Cheng and his wife. Gongyang Puyu felt something was off and said, "But Prince Zhuang said everything he encountered was Prince Cheng’s conspiracy; he personally witnessed Prince Cheng and his wife burning the Crown Prince Mansion!"

A trace of scorn flashed through Huangfu Yuxuan’s eyes: "My third uncle is very shrewd. If I were in his position, I might say the same thing!"

Gongyang Puyu immediately felt relieved.

As long as Prince Cheng and his wife are not in the Capital, there’s nothing for him to worry about, assuming Prince Zhuang acted against Prince Cheng’s Heir because of his words!

Huangfu Yuxuan’s expression wasn’t good, and he subconsciously touched his chin.

The place where Xia Wenjin hit still seemed to ache faintly.

Thinking about how he, who has practiced martial arts for years, was successfully ambushed by someone with not high martial arts skills, Xia Wenjin, got beaten up, and moreover despised, scorned, and disdained by her...

Before him seemed to reappear that gallant, world-shatteringly beautiful woman with sharp brows and eyes, strikingly charming, elegant in her blue attire. Her radiant, lively appearance, even when containing anger, pierced deep into his heart, making her unforgettable.

The vividness of red attire, the elegance of blue attire.

The raw surprise, the cold, sharp aloofness.

He clearly only met Xia Wenjin three times; he was supposed to interact with her merely because of Gongyang Puyu’s calculations and because her zodiac was favorable to him.

Yet now, that radiant figure left a deep impression in his heart.

Is it because of her unparalleled beauty? Is it because of her disdainful attitude? Or is it because, even when she fights, she does it with such charm that makes one reluctant to look away?

The beautiful flower with thorns, Xia Wenjin’s increasing disdain towards him only made him crave her all the more. He really wanted to capture her today and torment her properly!

While pondering, Gongyang Puyu spoke, "Master, it’s time you arrange your wedding!"

Huangfu Yuxuan turned to Gongyang Puyu. He would like to arrange it, but can he do it alone?

Gongyang Puyu continued, "Currently Master’s Red Simurgh Star is active, the destined person is near. Once you wed, how can great accomplishments not follow?"

Huangfu Yuxuan didn’t like these words much. Does it mean if he doesn’t get married, doesn’t marry this woman, he wouldn’t achieve great things?

Seeing Huangfu Yuxuan’s expression darken, Gongyang Puyu quickly said, "Master, matters of destiny are mysterious. The celestial signs indicate it cannot be ignored! Master is ambitious and talented, yet lacks in destiny, which is why previously you are merely Prince Liang. Only Master’s destiny with the Red Simurgh can assist your greatness!" 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Dark, sinister emotions flashed in Huangfu Yuxuan’s eyes; relying on others for his fate made him uncomfortable. He wouldn’t believe it if someone else said this, but Gongyang Puyu’s calculations have almost always come true, and the Stargazing Method is revered like scripture in Nanxia, in the entire realm, given Ancestor Xu Yun’s legacy concretely exists in this world.

For someone who can break through the void, traverse the universe, like an immortal, would his legacy be weak?

Even if merely fragments, they are enough to support him reaching great heights.

But now, the problem is, Xia Wenjin seems unwilling to marry him!

If she was truly his destined Red Simurgh, how could there be an elopement incident? Shouldn’t she be the one the Moon God binds by both ends of the red string?

Furthermore, even when he made a move, he ended up getting beaten.

Thinking of this, Huangfu Yuxuan looked at Gongyang Puyu with a serious expression: "Sir, is it enough if I just obtain her?"

To marry her requires her willingness, but to obtain her is much simpler!

Gongyang Puyu said, "The obtaining Master speaks of, is it not to marry her through proper matchmaking, but to suppress her with power? To coerce her with influence?"

Huangfu Yuxuan nodded solemnly. What’s wrong with using power and influence? With his current status, just one word and there are plenty willing to marry him!

The daughter of the Grand Tutor, Zhao Keyan, the Capital’s top beauty, is still unbetrothed, expressing interest in him!

He’s been considerate, personally travelling to Jinzhou, expressing willingness to marry Xia Wenjin while she was unconscious, climbing Haotian Village himself; isn’t that a gesture of goodwill amidst adversity?

He, a dignified Imperial Grandson, to Xia Wenjin? She is, at best, the daughter of the Jianghu, at worst, just a female bandit!

He has lowered his status considerably, not only to face elopement but also to be beaten, genuinely treating him as dirt?

He originally intended to discuss with Gongyang Puyu, if forceful exertion was possible, he would consummate the marriage tonight!