TFWYH – Chapter 693 True Feelings and False Intent

When Gu Yanshuang heard this, the fury in her heart intensified even further.

Her daughter was supposed to give up her position for the illegitimate child of that bitch Gu Yanran?

Why should she?

She would never allow such a thing to happen!

Gu Yanran had been unable to defeat her while she was alive; her daughter would likewise never be able to defeat Gu Yanshuang’s daughter!

They wanted to remove the parasite, did they?

Fine!

Go ahead and try!

A chill filled Gu Yanshuang’s eyes as she patted her daughter’s shoulder. It was unclear whether she was comforting herself or comforting Huangfu Rongan.

“It won’t happen. You will always be the Princess, always. Mother will never let that little bitch steal your position from you!”

Huangfu Rongan: …

She simply couldn’t understand.

Other than crying, she had no idea what else she could do.

If she had to return the title of Princess to that idiot, she would rather die!

No!

She would never allow such a thing to happen!

At that thought, a trace of ruthlessness utterly mismatched with her age flashed through Huangfu Rongan’s eyes.

…

Some rejoiced while others grieved.

Beneath the calm surface of the capital, dark currents surged.

Those in positions of power had already sensed that a storm was approaching.

Only the common people remained unaware, continuing their ordinary lives.

At last, the day of the parasite removal arrived.

Tang Wan took out various emergency medicines she might need from her mustard-seed space early in the morning and placed them into a small carrying basket.

Mu Qingfeng also packed up an assortment of bottles and jars, fully prepared.

To be on the safe side, Ling Yu had even summoned Yan Cheng back.

Ling Yu, Yan Cheng, Mu Qingfeng, and Tang Wan—the four of them headed together toward the Second Prince’s Residence.

Not only that, but the Eldest Prince and the Third Prince also paid visits to Huangfu Yi.

Huangfu Yi: …

He had no idea how the news had leaked out. With a dark expression, he ordered his men to allow the two uninvited guests inside.

“What brings Eldest Brother here?” Huangfu Yi asked coldly.

Huangfu Xiao smiled faintly.

“Ronglan is my niece, after all. I care about her, so I’ve come to see how things are. Surely Second Brother doesn’t object?”

“Thank you for your concern, Eldest Brother,” Huangfu Yi replied with a smile that did not reach his eyes.

He then turned to Huangfu Que.

“And what about Third Brother? Did you also hear the news and come to show concern for my daughter?”

Huangfu Que nodded openly and pointed to the seven or eight guards standing beside him.

“I am worried about Ronglan. Second Brother, these are all martial arts experts from the Third Prince’s Residence. I specifically brought them here to protect Ronglan. We absolutely cannot allow even the slightest mishap during the parasite removal.”

Concern?

Huangfu Yi nearly laughed upon hearing those words.

“How considerate of you to care so much for Ronglan.”

Huangfu Que was no fool and naturally detected the hidden meaning behind Huangfu Yi’s words. He frowned.

“Second Brother, one’s grievances should not extend to wives and children. I may not support you, but Ronglan is my own flesh-and-blood niece. Am I not even allowed to care about her? Don’t judge a gentleman by the standards of a petty man. If you truly don’t trust me, I’ll take my people and leave immediately.”

With that, Huangfu Que turned to go.

Seeing that Huangfu Que appeared completely sincere, Huangfu Yi felt a warmth stir in his heart and quickly stopped him.

“Third Brother has misunderstood. I meant nothing by it; I was merely asking casually.”

“Hmph!” Huangfu Que snorted, unwilling to pay him much attention. Yet, when he thought of poor Huangfu Ronglan, he restrained himself.

“As long as that’s the case. Even if a daughter of the Huangfu family is foolish, she is still heaven’s favored child, noble and precious. As her uncle, it is only natural that I should take this matter seriously.”

“Thank you, Third Brother.”

Huangfu Yi cupped his hands solemnly in gratitude, his expression filled with sincerity.

Having lived for so many years, he had witnessed more than enough deceit and treachery.

Huangfu Yi considered himself a fairly good judge of character.

At this moment, his opinion of Huangfu Que had changed.

Thinking about it carefully, although this Third Brother desired that position, he pursued it openly and honorably. Unlike Huangfu Xiao, he never resorted to underhanded schemes and conspiracies.