The Dramatic Crown Princess Wants to Poison Me!

Chapter 597: Chapter 596: Blood Test for Kinship

Xia Wanqing couldn’t understand, so he couldn’t help thinking more. He looked at Xia Xiaozhe, then at Xia Xinxin, and finally his gaze fell on Xia Xinxin.

Xia Xiaozhe was older and certainly already married.

But it was Xia Xinxin, whose age was similar.

He thought to himself, could it be that this one also harbors feelings for Wenjin?

A daughter knows her father best. Seeing Xia Wanqing’s scrutinizing gaze, Xia Wenjin was speechless. She said, ”Father, the word ’Xia’ cannot be written without two strokes. We share the same surname, so 500 years ago we were one family. Otherwise, why would Uncle Xia help us?”

Xia Wanqing detected the reproach in his daughter’s words and came to his senses. Wenjin didn’t even fancy Huangfu Yuxuan, so she must have already had a crush on that young lad she met before.

He smiled and said, ”Well said, the word ’Xia’ cannot be written without two strokes.” He turned to Huangfu Yuxuan and said, ”Young Master Yuxuan, my apologies! Thank you for your kindness, but today I must first thank the father of these two brothers. They helped Wenjin so much. It’s also because of my matter, and it would be ungrateful if I didn’t go. Another day, I’ll host and we two shall have a good drink together!”

Although Huangfu Yuxuan was displeased in his heart, his face showed no sign of it. He even smiled and said, ”Uncle Xia, your loyalty and righteousness only earn my admiration! Please go ahead, Uncle Xia, we’ll gather again next time!”

Xia Wanqing saw Huangfu Yuxuan was straightforward and pleasant in words, so he nodded with a smile.

Huangfu Yuxuan said, ”Then I shall take my leave now!”

Xia Wenjin helped Xia Wanqing and said, ”Father, get on the carriage first!”

Xia Xiaozhe said, ”My carriage is quite spacious. Chief Xia, why not sit with us brothers?”

Xia Wanqing understood immediately that these two brothers had something to discuss with him. He glanced at Xia Wenjin, saw her nodding with a smile, and figured she already knew what was going to be discussed.

Xia Wanqing was straightforward himself, and he was curious, so he laughed and said, ”That’s nice, but the carriage of these young masters is clean and nice, and I’ve been in a cell for a few days. I must smell awful!”

Xia Xiaozhe said, ”Chief Xia, what are you saying? You’ve been wronged, but now the truth is out. For gentlemen, sincerity matters more than minor details!”

Xia Xinxin, listening to them, was quite impatient. His brother was vague, seemingly mindful of someone present. Instead of calling him third uncle, they had to call him Chief. Such trouble.

He said directly, ”Chief Xia, just sit with us. Since you feel uncomfortable for not having bathed for days, it’s even more so you shouldn’t sit with Wenjin. What if she finds it smelly? She’s a girl and isn’t like us boys who don’t mind these things.”

Xia Wanqing chuckled but sensed Xia Xinxin’s intention to be close, so he didn’t refuse and boarded the Xia brothers’ carriage.

Xia Wenjin smiled, thinking whether this kinship is real or not, she would leave it to her father to figure out.

However, the Xia brothers had helped her a lot today. Otherwise, even if her father didn’t leave with Huangfu Yuxuan, he would surely have invited him home. Cook for him? She wouldn’t like that at all!

It wasn’t clear what the Xia brothers told Xia Wanqing, but upon arriving at the Right Minister’s Mansion and getting off the carriage, Xia Wenjin noticed her father looked bewildered.

Obviously, this matter shook him a bit.

However, the Xia brothers were enthusiastic, welcoming the father and daughter inside. Prime Minister Xia couldn’t come out to greet them, but he was at the entrance.

Judging from the scene, it was clear that Prime Minister Xia valued this. Whether it was due to sincerity or eagerness for family reunion, the Right Minister’s Mansion showed its genuine intent.

Upon seeing Xia Wanqing, Xia Shi’en exclaimed excitedly, ”Third brother!”

Xia Wanqing was still quite puzzled, scratching his head awkwardly and said, ”Well, Brother Xia, thank you for your righteous help. Without you, I wouldn’t have been free from injustice. However, my apologies, I might not be your third brother. Though we share the same surname, this is too unbelievable!”

Xia Shi’en didn’t mind and said, ”Brother Xia, do you remember things from your childhood? When you were five or six?”

Xia Wanqing shook his head: ”Not a trace!”

”Well, do you know your father’s name?”