Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Fairy Descends to the Mortal World

Kong Chan, full of mischief, appeared genuinely concerned: “You just mentioned that Xia Wenjin is merely wearing women’s clothes and is, in fact, a man. Look at her locked up in a room with several women. Men and women should not have physical contact, doesn’t this suggest… could it be that Wenjin, in his youthful thoughts, has developed feelings for these women?”

Huangfu Jingchen’s face darkened as he said, “What are you talking about? Wenjin isn’t like that!”

“Then what kind of person is she?”

Huangfu Jingchen was taken aback. Indeed, what kind of person is Xia Wenjin? He seemed unsure.

However, he was quite certain that Xia Wenjin would never have improper intentions towards those women. After holding back for a while, he managed to blurt out six words: “A sharp mouth but a soft heart!”

Kong Chan was momentarily stunned, then started coughing violently.

Then he laughed and said, “Isn’t that a phrase used to describe a woman?”

Huangfu Jingchen was also taken aback, instinctively glancing at the tightly closed door, and awkwardly responded, “That’s not what I meant!”

Kong Chan winked and said, “Even if that’s what you mean, it doesn’t matter. As a monk, I won’t gossip. Rest assured!”

Huangfu Jingchen wasn’t at ease at all, as Kong Chan had lost all credibility in his eyes.

Before long, Xia Wenjin came out. Strangely enough, the six women who had entered earlier with lifeless eyes, dazed expressions, and an air of melancholy and despair, as if life held no meaning, emerged with their eyes aglow. It was as if someone trapped in a desperate situation suddenly had hope, like being handed a lifeline.

Kong Chan, surprised, remarked, “Wow, did you change their minds?”

The people from Da Jin Prefecture indeed arrived shortly after dawn, but it wasn’t the constables from the Prefecture Government; instead, it was the stationed military troops from Da Jin Prefecture.

The garrison was led by a Fifth Rank General, commanding a force of a thousand soldiers.

He hadn’t been ordered to handle the matter here; rather, he was conducting training with his troops, passing through this area.

However, upon seeing the garrison General conversing familiarly with Huangfu Jingchen, it was clear they knew each other. Xia Wenjin realized that the people Huangfu Jingchen sent probably didn’t go to the Government Office of Da Jin Prefecture but went directly to this garrison General.

Given that the garrison General had troops at his disposal, taking them for training was quite normal. Discovering a case along the way, temporarily intervening, and capturing the criminals to be taken to Da Jin Prefecture was also quite routine.

Huangfu Jingchen’s close attendant, Jiang Ning, was a young man around twenty-one or twenty-two years old. Upon arriving, he first met with Huangfu Jingchen and then naturally familiarized himself with everyone present.

Xia Wenjin knew he had secrets, but then, everyone had secrets, including herself.

She and Huang Zheng weren’t that close, not close enough to share personal secrets with each other.

But Jiang Ning, upon seeing her, exclaimed, “Have I just witnessed a fairy descending from heaven?”

Huangfu Jingchen hastily interjected, “That’s impolite!”

Commenting on a man’s looks as being beautiful, like a fairy descending, how could that not be considered impolite?

Jiang Ning was thoroughly confused. He genuinely thought the young girl before him was so breathtakingly beautiful, untouched by earthly dust, her gaze so clear and pure, her smile so fresh and radiant, just like a fairy. How could that be impolite?

But since the young master said it was impolite, then it probably was.

Jiang Ning scratched his head and added with a chuckle, “Miss, my words were inappropriate. Your beauty, so elegant and transcendent, makes any word of praise seem like an affront. Please do not take offense!”

Referencing her as ’Miss’ repeatedly only made Huangfu Jingchen’s expression turn darker as he glanced sideways at Jiang Ning, saying, “Jiang Ning, about that position in Qingzhou I mentioned last time…”

Jiang Ning was startled and immediately smiled apologetically, saying, “Young master, only Bian Ming is suited for that position. He’s reliable. Just look at me; my constitution wouldn’t handle it there. Before a few months pass, young master, you’d be holding a cup of wine at my grave. Please, spare me!”

Huangfu Jingchen gave him a chilly glance.

Although Jiang Ning still didn’t understand how he’d suddenly displeased his young master, he guessed it likely had something to do with the young lady in front of him. A thought flashed across his mind: this fairy-like being must be someone important to his young master, and it seemed his master viewed her as more than just a friend.

His master was probably upset that he had spoken to her.

His master’s protectiveness indicated feelings had been stirred, and they weren’t ordinary feelings.

Jiang Ning’s mind conjured a whole series of imagined scenarios, and when he looked at Xia Wenjin again, it was with the respectful gaze one might reserve for a young mistress. His demeanor became much more ingratiating, and while Huangfu Jingchen was turned away talking with the General, Jiang Ning quietly said to Xia Wenjin, “Miss, in all these years, my master has never shown interest in a girl. But you are exceptional. Your elegance and grace are like the purity of a lotus, and my master and lady would certainly be fond of you!”

Xia Wenjin: “…”

What kind of person immediately offers their young master for matchmaking? What peculiar behavior is this?

Seeing Jiang Ning’s earnest eyes, Xia Wenjin slowly asked, “Your young master has never been interested in girls before?”

“Absolutely not!” Jiang Ning was naturally keen to boost his young master’s reputation.

Xia Wenjin said, “So that means he’s still a young fledgling?”

A fledgling? Jiang Ning wasn’t sure what that meant specifically, but he understood the context, nodding enthusiastically, “Yes, yes, exactly! My young master is like a little fledgling!”

Xia Wenjin beamed, her smile as bright as a flower: “So, does your young master like men?”

Jiang Ning’s eyes widened, and he quickly stepped back, shaking his head vigorously like a rattling drum: “Of course not. My young master certainly likes women!”

Xia Wenjin laughed, “You said your young master has never been interested in girls, so maybe he likes men?”

Jiang Ning was momentarily bewildered. This girl was unlike anyone he’d encountered before.

Ordinarily, when mentioning affection and interest, wouldn’t a girl shy away, blushing and hesitant to discuss it? Yet this girl, so forthright, was outright probing whether the young master preferred women or men. This isn’t right!

But on second thought, those other women were all the same, lacking the unique qualities of this young lady. Given that the young master isn’t ordinary, it makes sense that the person he likes is someone special.

For the sake of his young master’s feelings, he decided to engage in this discussion with her.

But why is this so amusing? Could it be that this girl thinks his young master is like Long Yang? While this would indeed make him laugh for a year, the current priority is to defend his master’s reputation. He confidently asserted, “No, no, never. My young master likes women, definitely women!”

Xia Wenjin scrutinized him: “You’re so sure? But you aren’t him; maybe there are things you don’t know about?”

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