The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 589 - 588: Let’s Elope

Xia Sichen said he wouldn’t go and immediately turned around and slipped away.

Xia Wenjin knew that everything he had planned would be of no use by tomorrow; now he was going to clean up the aftermath.

She thought seriously, actually, turning the case around was somewhat lucky. If the other party’s false evidence had been a bit more thorough, and if Gan Jinming’s loyalty outweighed his love for his sister, he might not have spoken the truth. The final result might not have been strong enough to overturn the original case, and with the Emperor’s red signature, execution would still be set for tomorrow.

If that was really the result, would she just watch it happen?

Probably not!

She, like Xia Sichen, would risk everything. Even if from then on, the whole family had to wander the world and remain unseen, she would never watch her father and them die unjustly!

She picked up the meal box; Old Liang had already prepared the carriage.

Huangfu Jingchen took the meal box and said, "Let me do it!"

The two got into the carriage, and Huangfu Jingchen felt a bit uneasy. This was to meet Wenjin’s father. From Wenjin and Xia Sichen’s words, he sensed that Wenjin’s father intended more for her to marry someone else, likely another Imperial Grandson, so Chief Xia certainly wouldn’t favor him!

He still remembered that night in Liangzhou, Xia Wanqing hadn’t been friendly to him at all!

He wondered if Wenjin’s desire to escape marriage was simply because she didn’t want to marry a Royal Family member or because she didn’t like the person she was supposed to marry?

Moreover, a parent’s command and matchmaker’s word are the proper way of marriage. Although he and Wenjin are fond of each other, if Wenjin’s father insists on disagreeing, would he need to elope with Wenjin?

Xia Wenjin looked up, saw the young man’s conflicted gaze, and curiously asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Huangfu Jingchen blurted out, "Wenjin, if your father doesn’t agree, let’s elope!"

Xia Wenjin: "..."

What kind of imagination led to instantly jumping to elopement?

She smiled and said, "Alright!"

Huangfu Jingchen had spoken impulsively, deep in thought, only to find himself embarrassed after he said it.

Yet the girl’s smiling face was right in front of him, and she agreed so readily!

Huangfu Jingchen was stunned, his heart filled with joy.

Xia Wenjin, amused, said, "I’ll make my father agree, we don’t need to elope!"

Their eyes met, warmth spreading from their hearts, a feeling of comfort rising from their entire beings, then diffusing through the air, causing their gazes to intertwine and linger.

The young man’s handsome face magnified before her, followed by a soft, gentle touch at the lips. There was reverence, caution, joy, and spontaneity.

A tingling sensation spread from the corner of his lips, causing his heart to tremble, his mind captivated, lost in the moment.

For Huangfu Jingchen, this wasn’t the first time; he had kissed Xia Wenjin twice before, but never like now, a genuine kiss of mutual affection.

For Xia Wenjin, although she’s lived two lifetimes, maybe this kiss was truly her first kiss in the real sense.

So this is how wonderful mutual affection feels!

The young man, both awkward and fervent, quickly gained intuitive understanding after feeling Xia Wenjin’s response.

It seemed the air was swept away, breathing turned heavy, and after a moment, the young man reluctantly let go, savoring the taste, smacking his lips. He wanted more; however, Xia Wenjin, her face blushing like rosy clouds, buried her head in the young man’s chest, listening to his heart beating like a drum, yet feeling very at peace.

The softness and warmth in his embrace, Huangfu Jingchen felt exceedingly content and happy! To hell with the Imperial Grandson; if it bothered Wenjin, he was willing to become a carefree wanderer, far from the Capital City, far from political affairs, living with Wenjin in Yunzhou or any place where they could grow old together.

Those powers and ranks, those riches and honors, how could they compare to the happiness of being together with the one he loves?

The two quietly embraced; at this moment, their hearts were peaceful and happy. Perhaps this is what it means to enjoy tranquility and have no other desires!

Upon arriving at the Capital Governor’s prison, the prison guard knew Xia Wanqing’s side was only temporarily held and would soon be released. Besides, they had heard about what happened during the day at the trial, so they didn’t make things difficult, allowing them entry.

This time, Xia Wanqing, Hua Yuanming, and Gu Hongxin were not separated but detained together.

When Xia Wenjin arrived, the three were chatting, appearing not at all crestfallen; it seemed the disaster of imprisonment hadn’t affected them much.

Hearing footsteps, they all looked up.

The prison guard opened the door, gave a brief instruction, and then stood at a distance. Xia Wenjin and Huangfu Jingchen entered, and the three pairs of eyes fell simultaneously on Huangfu Jingchen’s face.

Xia Wanqing had seen Huangfu Jingchen before and couldn’t help frowning.

Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin, who hadn’t seen him before, immediately asked, "Wenjin, who is this young nobleman?"

They looked at him with some appraisal; how come a man suddenly appeared by Wenjin’s side?

They all regarded Young Master Xuan as their nephew-in-law, so if Wenjin married someone else, what about the original engagement? What was going on with Wenjin? She was betrothed; how could she be with another man?

Xia Wenjin said, "This is Huang Zheng, a friend of mine!"

Oh, a friend, that softened the expressions of the three a bit.

Xia Wenjin cast an apologetic glance at Huangfu Jingchen; it wasn’t that she didn’t want to explain, but rather this wasn’t the place to discuss such matters.

Upon receiving her comforting look, the unease that had arisen in Huangfu Jingchen’s heart dissipated. He understood Wenjin’s difficulties and didn’t want to make things hard for her at this moment.

Gu Hongxin sniffed and said, "Hey, did Jin girl bring wine?"

Xia Wenjin laughed, "Uncle Gu’s nose is really sharp; the wine jar is still sealed, and you already smelled it!"

"That just goes to show it’s good wine, with a fragrant aroma seeping through!" Gu Hongxin laughed heartily.

Hearing there was wine, it also drew the eyes of Hua Yuanming and Xia Wanqing.

Xia Wenjin took out a jar of wine, only two catties, and said, "You can satisfy your craving first, and when you’re out tomorrow, I’ll let you go to Yan Zui Xuan and drink to your heart’s content!"

Xia Wanqing added, "The owner of Yan Zui Xuan is also a friend of Wenjin’s. The wine there is truly unforgettable. That Apricot Blossom Drunk Spring Rain, it’s sold for an exorbitant price! Others buy it in limited quantities, but thanks to Wenjin, we can have as many jars as we want!"

Hua Yuanming said, "Hearing this, my craving is aroused. Jin girl, I want to drink ten or eight jars!"

"Alright, alright, there’s plenty for everyone!" Xia Wenjin could clearly see that her father and uncles were deliberately neglecting Huang Zheng.

After all, being able to come with her to visit the prison made them instinctively feel the relationship wasn’t ordinary. Since they had already accepted Huangfu Yuxuan, they were sure to reject Huang Zheng.

Since she had already decided in her heart about this person, she couldn’t avoid it any longer; eventually, she would have to come clean with them.