Chapter 508: Chapter 508: Essential Requirements

Gongyang Puyu was greatly alarmed. He exclaimed, "Young master, you mustn’t think like that. The so-called Red Simurgh is the auspicious star governing marriage, and it requires both parties to be willing for it to result in matrimonial bliss through proper channels. If one side is unwilling and forced, it turns the Red Simurgh into an evil omen!"

"Red Simurgh as an evil omen? What happens then?"

Gongyang Puyu’s lips trembled as he finally managed to say sixteen words: "Family shattered, reputation destroyed! Plans fruitless, life worse than death!"

The severity of these words startled Huangfu Yuxuan.

He almost did this the day before yesterday. No, he already did it. If he hadn’t underestimated Xia Wenjin and let her escape, she might already be in his mansion.

He felt immensely vexed for the beating he endured. Could this perhaps be a blessing in disguise?

Gongyang Puyu saw him pondering and assumed he hadn’t given up the idea yet. He quickly advised, "Young master, you mustn’t act recklessly. When the Red Simurgh becomes an evil omen, everything becomes empty! This is far graver than merely not being able to marry the one destined by Red Simurgh!"

Huangfu Yuxuan opened his eyes, his gaze deep and brooding: "Is she the one destined by the Red Simurgh, so how could there be a reason not to marry her? What do you mean by your words, sir?"

Gongyang Puyu sighed and said, "The matters of the world are never static. While it is true that Red Simurgh is destined, timing, favorable circumstances, and harmony matter too. It’s about time and fortune!"

"So what change has happened that she’s unwilling to marry me now?"

"Perhaps your time has not arrived, or the fortunes of the other are lacking. Therefore, obstacles are quite natural. But since Red Simurgh’s fate is destined, there is a marital bond, young master mustn’t rush things!"

Huangfu Yuxuan ground his teeth, that bright and charming face seeming to flash before him again, making him love and hate at once!

Gongyang Puyu saw his unpleasant expression and knew his pride well, and with his conditions, what kind of woman couldn’t he marry? But this one was his destined by Red Simurgh, and for the great undertaking, aided by the Red Simurgh star, he was certain about that girl. But still, he was rejected, and this was a rare failure in his life.

He worried Huangfu Yuxuan might do something irrational in anger, and with earnest counsel advised, "Young master, with your conditions, as long as it is a formal marriage with the promise of a rightful wife’s position, no woman would be unmoved! If you feel aggrieved, wait until the day you ascend, when you could vent this grievance out, then no one could impede your great undertaking. The Red Simurgh star would be dispensable, and you can do as you wish! But for now, restraint is required!"

Huangfu Yuxuan took a deep breath before calmly saying, "I’ve marked your words, sir. I’ll see to it that she willingly marries me. My wife’s position remains vacant purposely for the proper marriage!"

Gongyang Puyu saw him calm and with a composed voice, relieved, quietly admiring: he truly is extraordinary, ambitious for great things. For the great undertaking, even this woman whom he might not like, he would win with sincerity. Even enduring grievance during the marriage, he could still restraint!

This is the required condition to accomplish great deeds!

Cheng Prince Mansion.

East Main Courtyard, the place where Huangfu Jingchen lived.

At the moment, the servants had retreated, leaving only the Cheng Prince couple and Huangfu Jingchen.

Huangfu Jingchen formally greeted his parents, his voice full of joy: "Father and mother, we haven’t seen each other for two years. How have you been? How are Haichen and Li Ye? Haven’t they angered you?"

Lu Qianxue said, "Li Ye the obedient one is well, but Haichen, the little scamp, is like a little monkey. He needs a good beating every day."

Huangfu Yi’s gaze fell on his son, sizing him up, concluding, "This foolish boy seems to have gotten a bit smarter. Xue’er, you were right; Jianghu indeed is a place that tempers people."

Lu Qianxue replied with a bright smile, "I can’t see any signs of intelligence. Two years in Jianghu, and he couldn’t even find a wife, truly foolish!"

Huangfu Yi joyfully added, "Xue’er speaks the truth, this silly boy indeed can’t compare to his father. In the past, I met Xue’er in Jianghu within three months. Not only was it luck, but also the spirit of persevering without giving up. That’s how I managed to marry Xue’er, isn’t it?"

"At your age, still boasting so much. Ugh, how shameless!"

"With Xue’er here, what is the need for shame?"

Huangfu Jingchen: "..."

Such scenes were already familiar to him, always being silenced. With a numb expression, he said, "The main courtyard has been left for you. I’ll go order it to be cleaned for you to stay!"

"What stay? We have our own place!" Huangfu Yi said, "We originally rushed here thinking you were in trouble. Since you’re alright, we’ve seen you, we’ll leave."

Huangfu Jingchen felt unwilling: "You just arrived today and already want to leave? Can’t you stay for a night?"

Lu Qianxue replied, "I could stay, but your father cannot. If I stay, he’ll be saddened, thinking I abandoned him, so naturally, I’ll accompany him to leave. Besides, we’re not in the mansion, nor heading back to Yunzhou."

Huangfu Yi gave his son a proud glance but explained, "Your mother was heartsick upon hearing you were in trouble, fainted from the news. So your father accompanied her this trip, prepared to avenge you, and bring your remains back. We couldn’t care about anything else on the way. Now that you’re alright, yet your old father and your pretty mother have wrecked the Crown Prince’s assets seven ways to Sunday, and even burned the Crown Prince Mansion. Surely someone would criticize us with this affair. We musn’t give them ground!"

Hearing his mother was so worried she fainted made Huangfu Jingchen’s eyes immediately red.

Hearing later, he was surprised: "You really burned the Crown Prince Mansion?"

He was unaware of the recent events as he hadn’t left Cheng Prince Mansion.

Lu Qianxue raised her brows and said, "My son isn’t someone others can bully. If you were harmed, even the Crown Prince wouldn’t escape unscathed! Burning the Crown Prince Mansion was just a warning, what’s the big deal?"

Her expression held a sharp, cold aura as if it was a sword drawn from its sheath.

Huangfu Yi added, "For you, we rushed all the way without caring. Your mother shed tears aplenty. Can’t you hold yourself together, find a wife quickly? Truly, why are you so useless?"

Huangfu Jingchen: "..."

Weren’t we talking about burning the Crown Prince Mansion, how did it turn to finding a wife? He’s not even twenty yet, there’s no rush!

However, as soon as his father said those words, Huangfu Jingchen subconsciously thought of the Jade Pendant he held. He wished to give it away, but couldn’t. He indeed seemed quite useless!

Once this matter is resolved, he must find that girl and solemnly present the Jade Pendant to her.