Chapter 827 - 754: Two_3

Chapter 827: Chapter 754: Two_3

The Emperor’s face darkened slightly, quite displeased: "No one in the Capital City wants to take your life!"

However, after saying this, the Emperor couldn’t say more. Thinking about the person who made it impossible for him to say it convincingly, he coldly glanced at Prince Zhuang.

Prince Zhuang’s eyes flashed with fear, vigilantly staring at Huangfu Jingchen—could this kid be planning to complain to his father here?

Huangfu Jingchen, with a look of admiration, said, "Grandfather is compassionate, and your grandson is grateful. Your grandson remembers, two years ago on your birthday, when I was returning to Yunzhou, there were people trying to take our lives. I was lucky to escape, but Cousin Hongzhi, Cousin Jinglun, and Cousin Taihe were not as fortunate as I was."

The Emperor’s eyebrows jumped, and he scolded: "Nonsense, the three of them died of accidents, there’s no ’luck’ in that!"

Huangfu Jingchen quickly responded: "Grandfather is correct, they must have died from accidents!"

There wouldn’t be so many coincidental accidents? Prince Zhuang didn’t believe it, Prince Lu didn’t believe it, and Prince Li didn’t believe it either. But since the Emperor had made a conclusion, they all had to believe it!

King Kang and his sons were grateful to Huangfu Jingchen for speaking on their behalf, and they couldn’t help but worry for Huangfu Jingchen.

This matter was something the Emperor didn’t want to bring up, yet Huangfu Jingchen did. It’s feared that the Emperor wouldn’t like it, and he might suffer for it.

However, as their gazes swept over, they saw Prince Cheng and his wife sitting at the table as if nothing had happened, making them even more unsure.

Huangfu Jingchen continued: "Grandfather, your grandson’s case is not accidental! Your grandson has indeed encountered several waves of assassins, and the journey back to Yunzhou had to be repeatedly diverted. After coming to the Capital City this time, I faced several more life-threatening situations. I know my father’s temper is bad, and he may have offended many people. Seeing that I am unfamiliar with life in the Capital City, they make their moves in secret. Grandfather is busy with state affairs, and your grandson hesitates to bother you with such trivial matters. Therefore, I’ve been extremely cautious, not daring to even leave the house."

At this point, Prince Cheng finally raised his head, respectfully saluting the high seat: "Father, your son did wrong years ago and made Father unhappy. But your son’s crimes should be punished by Father. Moreover, Jingchen is innocent, so I ask Father to allow your son to thoroughly investigate this matter, to capture and bring to justice the despicable ones behind these dark dealings!"

Before the Emperor could speak, Huangfu Jingchen interjected: "Father, although your child has been cowardly and timid in the past two years, I’ve not been idle. I heard that as long as there is enough silver coin, one can buy any information from the Shadow Pavilion, so I gathered all the silver from Cheng Prince Mansion to inquire from the Shadow Pavilion about those behind the pursuits against your child. The Shadow Pavilion has already provided an answer!"

Shadow Pavilion!

It was astonishing to hear the words Shadow Pavilion in the Court.

If the Court represented Nanxia’s openly revered supreme authority, its unshakable noble honor, then the Shadow Pavilion was the number one force in Jianghu.

Information bought from the Shadow Pavilion was undoubtedly the most genuine.

Huangfu Yuxuan just felt a shiver in his heart, his mind blank, the Shadow Pavilion actually gave Huangfu Jingchen an answer? Weren’t they supposed to avoid meddling in Imperial Family matters?

Even when the Crown Prince requisitioned civilian women during disaster relief, information he sought could only be bought about events in Qingzhou, in a roundabout manner. What does the Shadow Pavilion mean by this?

The Emperor too furrowed his brows, saying: "The Shadow Pavilion gave an answer, who is it?"

Huangfu Jingchen replied: "The Shadow Pavilion’s answer is a two characters!"

The crowd was stunned—indeed, the Shadow Pavilion’s information has its perplexing aspects. Sometimes, it is extremely detailed; other times, it is infuriatingly just a keyword, leaving people guessing.

But whether detailed information or keywords, both are incredibly precise, so no one ever feels like they’ve wasted their silver.

Two?

Second Prince?

Second Young Master?

What else has the number two associated with it?

Right, is it a sequence number, or is it included within a name?

Quite a few covertly turned their gaze to Huangfu Yuxuan.

Before being designated as Princely Heir, the name Second Young Master was the first person in the Capital City.

Huangfu Yuxuan in his heart cursed the Shadow Pavilion profusely, feeling guilty to the core, yet also cold all over—how could the Shadow Pavilion know what he did in secret!

Indeed, the Shadow Pavilion is omnipresent!

If he ascends the throne, he would use the entire strength of Nanxia to eradicate the Shadow Pavilion!

Huangfu Jingchen, however, didn’t linger on this answer, only apologetically addressed the Emperor: "Your grandson has been contemplating this word recently, that’s why I overthink! Your grandson believes that everything has a cause and effect; assassins might be due to my father offending others; now Cousin Yuxuan brings up Jinxuan’s birthday gift, making your grandson think there might be a grudge between them. Grandfather, forgive me!"