bestfiction Chapter 155 Wen Yuxia returns to Beijing alone
Chapter 155 Wen Yuxia returns to Beijing alone
Upon obtaining the Dragon Talisman, Xia Yichen immediately revised his return-to-Beijing plan. He instructed Zhang Jinxuan to lead the lecturer team on their journey, while Wen Yuxia, along with Nan Yi and others who were monitoring Liu Zhigang in Wei County, would return to Beijing.
He and An Yi followed the crowd out of the city, then secretly sneaked back to Jinji Pass. Their plan was to wait for Xie Kun and the others to leave Jinji Pass before seizing power from the military camp.
Concerned for the safety of Wen Yunhong and his two brothers, Wen Yuxia recalled Nan Yi and the others who had remained in Wei County, ordering them to continue their journey with Wen Yunhong and his group.
She smiled faintly and said, "Brother, it's safer for me to travel alone. I feel at ease with Nan Yi and the others with me." Xia Yichen knew Wen Yuxia's abilities, so he calmly said, "As you wish, you may ride my Gale back!"
Zhang Jinxuan was shocked: "This is inappropriate! How can we let Sister Yuxia escort the coffin back to the capital alone?" Actually, what he really wanted to say was that the Liefeng was much faster than the carriage carrying the coffin, and it would be a waste to let Wen Yuxia ride the Liefeng to escort the coffin back to the capital.
Xia Yichen said without room for argument, "Alright, Mu Hua's arrangement is the most reasonable. Let's do as Mu Hua says."
This was Wen Yunhong's first time attending such a meeting, and he didn't speak. Based on his understanding of Wen Yuxia, he believed she was capable of returning to Beijing on her own.
Zhang Jinxuan was unaware that the coffin was in Wen Yuxia's space. He was genuinely worried about Wen Yuxia and insisted on his opinion: "Yichen is really not good. At the very least, we should leave a useful person for Yuxia!"
In his understanding, Wen Yuxia would have to hire people to pull the cart, scatter paper money along the way, and have people wail at her funeral, making a lot of noise and commotion on her way back to Beijing. It would be inconvenient if she didn't have any of her own people with her.
Wen Yuxia smiled faintly and shook her head: "Thank you for your concern, Brother Jinxuan, but I can really manage on my own."
Zhang Jinxuan said helplessly, "Two stubborn mules." Xia Yichen and Wen Yuxia were indeed siblings, both equally stubborn. Once they made up their minds, no one could change them.
Zhang Jinxuan turned to look at Wen Yunhong, who remained silent, and chuckled, "And you, you stubborn little donkey, didn't you even try to persuade him?"
Wen Yunhong rolled his eyes: "I'm fourteen years old, and I have an exam coming up at the beginning of the year." The implication was clear: he wasn't a stubborn mule.
Storing the coffin in the spatial dimension was much safer than having it transported by carriage. Wen Yunhong knew that his sister's arrangement for traveling alone was the right one.
He looked at Zhang Jinxuan with sympathy: "Brother Jinxuan, don't worry about my sister. She won't appreciate it, and Brother Yichen won't change his decision because of you!"
Zhang Jinxuan was unaware that Wen Yunhong knew martial arts and was capable of protecting himself. He assumed that Xia Yichen had arranged for him to join the lecturer group so that he could protect Wen Yunhong.
He was so angered by Wen Yunhong's sharp tongue that he almost fell over backwards. He said coldly, "Kid, I'll still be protecting you on this journey. Don't get too cocky."
Xia Yichen and Wen Yuxia exchanged a glance, their lips twitching in unison. They were both surprisingly in sync, wanting to know who would ultimately emerge victorious in their fierce rivalry.
"Tch, I'd be the one protecting you," Wen Yunhong pouted, unconvinced. Zhang Jinxuan laughed, "You? You'd be lucky if you didn't cry and call for your sister in a crisis, let alone protect me."
Wen Yunhong raised his fist and said, "If you're not convinced, then fight! If once isn't enough, then fight twice! One time I'll make you submit!"
Zhang Jinxuan laughed and said, "Heh, judging from your posture, you seem to have some skills." He was just joking, never expecting Xia Yichen to nod in agreement.
If they really fought, Zhang Jinxuan might not be able to beat Wen Yunhong. Xia Yichen was afraid that Zhang Jinxuan would lose and lose face, so he said, "Jinxuan, don't underestimate Hong'er. He and Mu Hua have been practicing powerful boxing since they were young."
The longer one practices Mighty Fist, the greater the force of their punches. Upon hearing that Wen Yunhong also practiced Mighty Fist, Zhang Jinxuan immediately abandoned his desire to compete.
He laughed and said, "Hong'er, I'm entrusting my safety to you on this journey."
Xia Yichen said solemnly, "I have already sent An Yi to the Xie residence to deliver a visiting card. Jin Xuan and Hong'er will accompany me later." He was leaving tomorrow, and it was only right and proper for him to visit the eldest princess at the Xie residence and discuss military affairs with Marquis Xie.
Xie Kun received the visiting card delivered by the gatekeeper. Upon seeing that it was from Xia Yichen, fearing that Lina's disguise as the eldest princess would be exposed, he hurriedly went to Lina's courtyard.
"Madam, the Crown Prince has sent a visiting card. He will arrive at the manor in an hour. Please keep an eye out," Xie Kun instructed Lina before going to Xie Kang's courtyard.
When Xia Yichen came to visit, Xie Kang, as the heir apparent and Xia Yichen's cousin, was naturally obliged to accompany him. Xie Kun also needed to give Xie Kang a little warning.
"Kang'er, Xia Yichen is here. You should understand what you should and shouldn't say without me having to tell you, right?"
Xie Kang's face showed a mocking expression. He coldly said, "Kang'er is foolish and doesn't understand what Father means." Xie Kang was inwardly calculating the likelihood of Xia Yichen rescuing his mother.
Xie Kun chuckled and said, "Think about your mother. If you want to save her life, you'd better speak properly to me. When you return to the capital this time, you must hand over the position of heir to your second brother."
Lina had wanted to kill the eldest princess back then, but Xie Kun wanted to keep the eldest princess alive to control Xie Kang. He strictly ordered Lina to torture the eldest princess however she wanted, but she had to keep the princess alive.
In order to meet with the eldest princess once a month, Xie Kang has indeed been completely obedient to Xie Kun over the past few years.
Xie Kun always threatened him with the life of the eldest princess, and he would always give in. This time was no exception. Xie Kang said dejectedly, "I understand."
Xie Kun nodded in satisfaction, turned and left Xie Kang's courtyard. Having settled things with Lina and Xie Kang, he still needed to appease Ke Da and tell him not to leave the room with Xia Yanheng.
Xie Kun spent quite a while arranging everything, but to his surprise, Xia Yichen left after sitting in the mansion for less than half an hour.
After seeing Xia Yichen off, Xie Kun carefully recalled the conversation between Lina and Xia Yichen, then the conversation between Xia Yichen and Xie Kang, and finally his own chat with Xia Yichen.
With all the conversation proceeding smoothly, Xie Kun finally felt relieved. He cheerfully ordered, "Someone, please invite Mr. Kodak and Prince Heng to the flower hall for drinks."
Xie Kun never expected that Xia Yichen had come for Xie Kang, and that he had even slipped the note to Xie Kang right under his nose.
Xie Kang returned to his room, opened the small note he was clutching, and saw that Wen Yunhong had given it to him. After reading its contents, Xie Kang burst into tears.
He cried out silently, "Mother, your son will avenge you!"
Xia Yichen told him that the eldest princess had committed suicide by biting her tongue, and her body had been sent back to the capital. He urged him to bring his wife and children with him when he returned to the capital this time.