Chapter 817 - 751: Recklessness (2)

Chapter 817: Chapter 751: Recklessness (2)

Xia Wenjin laughed and said, "Senior, with such high martial arts skills, if I left you here, by the time I return, you’d probably already be gone, right?"

Lu Qianxue said with interest, "So, what do you propose?"

Xia Wenjin said, "Since you’re the Concubine Cheng, shouldn’t you be able to call someone from Cheng Prince Mansion?"

Although she hadn’t seen the Concubine Cheng before, she knew that the Concubine Cheng was married to Prince Cheng when she was twenty-one. Now, Huangfu Jingchen is already eighteen, but this lady looks just over thirty, so their ages don’t match at all.

Moreover, who would sneak into their own mansion with a veiled face at night?

Lu Qianxue’s eyes sparkled and, with a helpless tone but a light and cheerful voice, said, "Haven’t you seen enough excitement yet? Why don’t you come over?"

With her words, two figures indeed appeared on the right loft, lightly tapping their toes, and came over.

Xia Wenjin moved sideways and circled behind Lu Qianxue, pressing the dagger once again against her neck.

She had sensed someone over there, unsure if they were accomplices of this woman, and she certainly wouldn’t expose her back to potential danger.

A familiar voice said, "Wenjin, show mercy, that’s my mother!"

Xia Wenjin: "..."

The person who quickly rushed over was none other than Huangfu Jingchen!

Xia Wenjin hurriedly withdrew the dagger.

If she had some doubts before, without seeing anyone from Cheng Prince Mansion she remained cautious; but now, she realized she had probably caused a misunderstanding.

This is not going to end well.

She came here to see Huangfu Jingchen, but ended up getting into a fight with his mother, even pressing a sharp weapon to her neck. Especially since she wasn’t winning openly, but rather using stealth tactics.

Huangfu Jingchen, of course, also noticed Xia Wenjin’s embarrassment. He had intended to come out sooner, but his father pampered his mother to an extreme extent. Afraid of ruining her fun, he had even sealed the acupuncture points, and if not for his mother calling them out, his father wouldn’t have unsealed him.

He quickly stepped forward and said, "Wenjin, my mother loves to joke around, don’t take it to heart!"

Xia Wenjin was surprised and blurted out, "She really is the Concubine Cheng? How can she be so young?"

Lu Qianxue liked hearing this, and took a greater liking to the young girl in front of her, approaching with a look of amusement, saying lightly and casually, "It’s rare to see a little lady as beautiful as an immortal having such good skills. I was a bit itchy-handed, so please don’t mind!"

Xia Wenjin’s gaze fell on her. She had just sealed her acupuncture points, but upon realizing her mistake, she was too shocked to unseal them.

However, it seemed she had already undone them herself.

Clearly, her skills were far superior, and if she harbored any malice, no matter the surprise or stealth tactics used, Xia Wenjin wouldn’t have been able to win.

Xia Wenjin said with some shame, "I was being reckless!"

Lu Qianxue said warmly, "Not reckless, not at all. You’re just a person with true emotions, and I like that!"

She glanced at Huangfu Jingchen and said, "You rascal, did you have to wait to see your old mother embarrassed before coming out? What were you doing earlier?"

Huangfu Jingchen looked at his father with a resentful glance.

Prince Cheng immediately said, "My dear wife, it’s just a sparring match, there’s no embarrassment involved. You’ve had your fun today, let’s head back!"

Lu Qianxue said, "But we have guests!"

Prince Cheng smiled and said, "We’re at an age where we can’t oversee everything ourselves. Leave the hospitality to Jingchen!"

Xia Wenjin: "..."

At an old age?

What a strong and good reason!

Lu Qianxue rolled her eyes slyly and laughed, "That’s right! Now that you mention it, I do feel a backache and waist pain. I’m getting old, and a little exercise tires me out. I need to rest, Brother Yi, please help me to my rest!" She then turned to Huangfu Jingchen, "You rascal, this young lady is my guest, so you better take good care of her!"

What could Huangfu Jingchen say? Of course, he agreed readily.

Then, Prince Cheng and Concubine Cheng really left together.

Watching the couple’s figures, like immortal lovers, the warmth on Xia Wenjin’s face slowly faded.

For the Emperor’s birthday, envoys from other countries were sent, and Prince Lu, along with Prince Xin, who had arrived in the capital early, and Prince Li, who was already in the capital, were all tasked to represent the Emperor in receiving the envoys. Despite the awkward status of Prince Liang and Prince Zhuang, since Huangfu Yuxuan was recently made the Heir of King Liang, the Emperor, perhaps compensating Prince Liang, or truly admiring Huangfu Yuxuan, also assigned him a mission, making him exceptionally distinguished.

In contrast, the Cheng Prince Mansion was quite leisurely. Prince Cheng and his wife arrived in the capital late, but even if they hadn’t, given the Emperor’s displeasure towards them, he wouldn’t have assigned them any task.