The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 570: Chapter 570: This Information Is Not for Sale

In actuality, even without meeting the two, Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin, the so-called phrase ”This is someone Big Brother wants to kill” is absolutely fabricated.

Why would Gan Jinming say such a thing?

Xia Wenjin also visited Gan Jinming. He appeared utterly grateful to Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin, demonstrating what righteous heroes they are, standing up against injustice! He repeatedly emphasized that they are benefactors to him and his sister, whose kindness they could never repay in several lifetimes!

If Gan Jinming had turned against them then and there, accusing Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin, it would have been easier to handle. But he didn’t. He repeatedly referred to them as great benefactors who avenged him and his sister, as great benefactors of the Gan family!

If Gan Jinming was truly grateful, unless he was a fool, he would have known to keep quiet. Yet, not only did he not do so, he said a lot instead, using his so-called testimony to leave Hua Yuanming and Gu Hongxin without a chance for redress!

Is this gratitude?

This is nothing but dragging them down!

Xia Wenjin has always suspected it was Huangfu Yuxuan behind this. She has been searching for evidence to prove Hua Yuanming and others’ innocence. However, no matter how much influence she had now, it was still not enough in the Capital City. After all, time was limited, which made Xia Wenjin more determined. Once she rescued her father and Uncles, she would focus all her energy on it, unwilling to endure a situation where no one could be used, and nothing could be changed!

Fourth floor, Moon Full Building.

Gu Chixiao personally brewed tea.

In front of him, Xia Wenjin sat there as if integrating with the surrounding air, her entire being exuding a tranquil and elegant aura.

Gu Chixiao finished brewing the tea. He turned his head and saw Xia Wenjin still looking as serene as before, and couldn’t help but smile lightly: ”I thought Miss Xia wanted to ask me something!”

Xia Wenjin said: ”Of course, but it doesn’t matter in the time it takes to drink this cup of tea!”

Gu Chixiao pushed a cup of clear and transparent tea toward Xia Wenjin, its fragrance wafting out. He said: ”Have you figured out the ins and outs of the matter now?”

Xia Wenjin said: ”The information about Huangfu Yuxuan, can I buy it from you?”

Gu Chixiao shook his head with a smile, sipping the tea before saying: ”No, I can’t! The Shadow Pavilion can sell you the news about the Capital City, but not the Imperial Family!”

Xia Wenjin said: ”Hmm, I won’t make you break your rules! The information I want to buy is: Who is the murderer of Zhan Baoqing? Who is the person behind the scenes?”

Gu Chixiao smiled brightly, a layer of profound enigma crossing his handsome face, mixed with a hint of exploration: ”This information isn’t easy to sell either! However, since you are a frequent guest, perhaps you can tell me your suspicions first, and I can help you analyze them!”

It’s not easy to sell!

Just having those words is enough.

Xia Wenjin already suspected that this matter had connections with the Imperial Family, but there was no concrete evidence. Since the Shadow Pavilion won’t sell it, there’s a good chance her suspicions are correct!

Xia Wenjin pondered: ”This matter is indeed not simple. On the surface, what happened earlier seemed coincidental, and what happened later appeared mysterious, but looking at the entire affair, traces of plotting can be seen. In essence, it’s all a calculation.”

Gu Chixiao drank his tea silently, without commenting.

”Where there’s plotting, there’s a mastermind. Zhan Baoqing is the legitimate grandson of the Duke of England, who is Prince Zhuang’s father-in-law. There are too many suspects to consider. Actually, I already have a suspect in mind, but I wanted to confirm it with you. However, your rules are too strict.”

Gu Chixiao smiled softly: ”The decrees of past Pavilion Masters must be followed. After all, the first and second Pavilion Masters of the Shadow Pavilion were Emperors. Although the current Imperial Family has changed its reign title, and the nation name is different, they are still their descendants. Besides, staying out of Imperial affairs keeps the Shadow Pavilion from getting into trouble!”

Xia Wenjin pondered aloud: ”Zhan Baoqing was their target; they might be trying to deal with either Prince Zhuang or the Duke of England. Originally, these schemes had nothing to do with us. But they’ve dragged my Uncle Hua and Uncle Gu into it, and even implicated my father. I must find out the truth! Who has a vendetta against Haotian Village, or perhaps, it’s not a vendetta...”

Gu Chixiao leisurely chimed in, ”Drink the tea!” ℴ

Xia Wenjin glared at him, displeased: ”You Shadow Pavilion must know, don’t you?”

Gu Chixiao shrugged: ”We know, but this information isn’t for sale!”

Xia Wenjin sneered; she didn’t need him to say it—she knew it must involve those Princes. The one who was killed was Zhan Baoqing, so Prince Zhuang can be ruled out. Prince Li, who is currently at odds with Prince Zhuang, seems the most suspicious on the surface.

However, based on Xia Wenjin’s past life’s understanding of Prince Li, the person is arrogant, with eyes set high, regarding Haotian Village as mere Jianghu outlaws, not worthy of special attention.

That leaves Huangfu Yuxuan.

But Huangfu Yuxuan wants Haotian Village’s influence. What benefit does he gain by getting people caught up in his schemes?

She took a sip from her teacup. Although the tea was good, at this moment, it lacked flavor.

Gu Chixiao shook his head, lightly sighing: ”A fair maiden is sought by a gentleman, sought but unobtainable, tossing and turning!”

Xia Wenjin rolled her eyes: ”Stop fooling around!”

Suddenly, a glint flashed in her eyes. Gu Chixiao wouldn’t joke about such things, so if he’s not referring to her, who is he talking about?

The one who repeatedly expressed wanting to marry her is Huangfu Yuxuan.

Could it be because she refused to marry, Huangfu Yuxuan grew resentful toward Haotian Village, her father, and intentionally devised this, first ensnaring Uncle Hua and Uncle Gu, then using this to trap her father?

Very possible!

As long as there’s a scheme, it can be unraveled.

The most critical person in this affair is Gan Jinming.

She suspects that Gan Jinming is Huangfu Yuxuan’s death warrior.

A death warrior’s lips are harder than stone, unafraid of life and death. Hence, even knowing Gan Jinming is key, that his testimony left Uncle Hua and Uncle Gu unable to defend themselves, it won’t be easy to make him change his statement.

Xia Wenjin took out a stack of silver notes from her sleeve and placed them on the table, saying: ”I want to buy all information related to Gan Jinming!”

Gu Chixiao glanced over, smiled lightly, and said: ”A small figure only, not worth that much!” He reached out, picked a five thousand tael note, pushed the rest back, and said: ”Wait a moment!”

Saying this, he stood up and went into the inner room. Soon after, he came out holding a brocade pouch and handed it over, saying: ”I already knew you wanted this, and I’ve organized it for you!”

Xia Wenjin received it, and Gu Chixiao smiled again: ”However, the Shadow Pavilion isn’t omnipotent, so the information inside is useful to you, but not complete!”

”As long as it’s useful to me, it’s enough!”

Xia Wenjin took the brocade pouch and promptly took her leave.

Gu Chixiao looked at the tea, sipped only once, and shook his head: ”Indeed, to drink tea requires elegance; otherwise, it wastes this good tea of mine!”

Xia Wenjin reviewed the materials inside the brocade pouch.

Having reviewed them, her brow furrowed even tighter.