The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 328: Chapter 328: It’s Too Cold

The Emperor originally trusted Marquis Anning, especially since what Marquis Anning said resonated with the Emperor.

Even if there is no way to survive, does that mean rebellion? Where do these people place the dignity and majesty of the Emperor? The Royal authority cannot be offended, and rebellion is, of course, zero tolerance.

Later, the disaster victims’ band was naturally no match for the Court’s regular army; blood flowed like rivers, and they were brutally suppressed.

The person leading the troops was none other than Huangfu Yuxuan, recommended by Marquis Anning!

It was from that time that Huangfu Yuxuan began to interfere in military affairs and gained his first military power.

Originally, the disaster victims were forced to rebel and did not necessarily need to be suppressed with such bloodshed and brutality.

But Huangfu Yuxuan wanted military prestige, he wanted merit.

Strangely enough, in her previous life, she knew much, yet she always found various reasons and excuses for Huangfu Yuxuan, always feeling that Huangfu Yuxuan had no choice.

Thinking back now, she could cry from her past self’s foolishness.

Coincidentally, this life, even though she tried to stay away from the court and live in Jianghu, the things she encountered were somewhat related to Huangfu Yuxuan.

The Chief of Shian Temple, Wang Qianshan, Yu Shikui, these people in the future would all be indispensable support for Huangfu Yuxuan.

Huangfu Yuxuan had actually been planning for himself very early on, had already woven a large web, and she had only just touched its edge. Truly terrifying to think about!

She turned her head and saw Huangfu Jingchen’s inquiring eyes, snapping back to reality, these are matters of the next year, she naturally couldn’t explain, realizing she misspoke, she immediately said ambiguously, ”I was just speaking metaphorically. If local officials, who are supposed to be like parents to the people, are like the Yuqing County Governor and the Northern County Magistrate, do you think the people have a way to survive?”

Huangfu Jingchen tightly pressed his lips together, a deep, untouchable chill in his eyes.

The position of Prefectural Governor is not small.

One state and three counties, the entire Nanxia has Nine Provinces, Capital City independent, altogether only twenty-seven counties.

Does Grandpa know that among the Court’s trusted appointed officials, there are so many corrupt officials? If these pests are not eradicated, the people of Nanxia will not have a good life. As Wenjin said, the consequent results of officials oppressing the people, even if the Court is deeply rooted, it cannot withstand losing the people’s hearts.

These pests damage the foundation of Nanxia, harm the mountains and rivers in Grandpa’s hands, and undermine the basic lives of all Nanxia’s citizens!

It’s hateful!

These people deserve to die!

Huangfu Jingchen, breathing unsteadily, exuded a chill; he was, after all, the Imperial Grandson, and at this moment, the aura he exuded contained an inherent Royal Family intimidation.

It was like a sudden snowfall, lowering the surrounding temperature a few degrees.

This aura even affected Xia Wenjin, it was too cold!

She turned her head, looking at the murderous intent in Huangfu Jingchen’s eyes, her heart couldn’t help but tremble.

This was the second time she saw murderous intent in Huangfu Jingchen’s eyes.

The first time was upstream of River Mouth Village, facing those villains who abducted innocent girls, she was about to take action when Huangfu Jingchen stopped her and acted himself.

There are so many corrupt officials in the world, and the wicked officials are not the most wicked, only more wicked. Everyone would indeed be indignant and angry upon encountering this, but Huangfu Jingchen’s expression was somewhat different.

He was not just indignant and angry, there was also a fury akin to betrayal by his own people.

This kind of emotion is not easy to distinguish. However, Xia Wenjin, having lived through two lifetimes, was quite experienced in her past life, except for selectively turning a blind eye to Huangfu Yuxuan, she could almost always read people accurately. So she was able to discern this emotion from his eyes filled with murderous intent and anger.

Betrayed by his own people?

How could it be, that was a Nanxia Prefectural Governor, certainly not someone considered his own!

Beyond the murderous intent, there was also the aura he exuded, which ordinary wealthy young men would not have. That aura carried an innate majesty, a sharp atmosphere, and overwhelming pressure.

Even though it wasn’t directed at her, just being by his side made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Where had she seen such majesty before?

Like murderous intent, heavy oppression, seemingly able to control everything, leaving no escape?

Huangfu Jingchen’s demeanor seemed off!

The anger in Huangfu Jingchen’s heart surged, but he quickly regained his composure. Those people are indeed detestable, but because he is the son of a Vassal King, he would report these matters to his father, and his father would present them to Grandpa.

However, due to issues with his concubine mother, his father is not favored by Grandpa, so his father’s words might not bear much weight with Grandpa.

Never mind, after the epidemic in Wangshan Town is resolved, he’ll find his own way to relay it to Grandpa, albeit roundabout and time-consuming, but maybe more effective than his father’s intervention!

Once he made up his mind, the anger in his heart subsided, and he noticed a pair of eyes falling on him, carrying a sense of scrutiny.

His heart stirred, meeting Xia Wenjin’s somewhat suspicious gaze, he earnestly said, ”Wenjin, I seldom interacted with those Court-appointed officials before. I thought they were the people’s parental officials. Even if some idly hold their positions, they would at least somewhat fulfill their duties. But after seeing people like Wang Qianshan and Yu Shikui, I realized I was too naive.”

Xia Wenjin suppressed her inner doubts, softly sighed, ”Behind the rich gates, there is indulgence in luxury, while beggars pile up among the common folk. The Emperor resides in the palace, unaware; officials deceive and plunder, filling their pockets to the very foundation. You were born into affluence, it’s hard for you to imagine the darkness of this world!”

In truth, if not for her extensive experiences in her past life, would she not be like Huang Zheng?

Huangfu Jingchen frowned slightly, solemnly said, ”Wenjin, I have an uncle in the Capital City, he holds a distinguished status and can meet the Emperor at any time!”

The uncle he mentioned must be a high-ranking Capital Official, at least of the Third Rank, given his ability to meet the Emperor whenever necessary.

In Xia Wenjin’s eyes, a deep thought flashed, confirming her suspicions that Huang Zheng was not just from a wealthy background, but from nobility.

Wealth brings luxury, but nobility carries power and influence!

Clearly a newcomer to Jianghu, handling matters with an almost innocent heart, yet in just a few months, his aura had changed significantly.

Xia Wenjin noted these changes keenly.

A wealthy young man wouldn’t have his perspective.

She was curious to know who this influential figure behind Huang Zheng was.

Which official of the Third Rank or higher in the Court had the surname Huang? Suppressing her inner doubts, Xia Wenjin said, ”So, you plan to...”

Huangfu Jingchen took over the conversation, ”I plan to go to the Capital City, meet my uncle, and tell him everything I’ve seen and heard. He will certainly report it to the Emperor! With corruption rampant, the Emperor will send out imperial envoys to investigate, correct injustices, probe corruption, and restore a clear civil governance!”