Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady-Chapter 652 - 632 Prince’s Mansion

Capital City Road, Prince’s Mansion. It was said that this Prince’s Mansion was genuinely the Crown Prince’s residence during the Qing Dynasty, so this name has been preserved and used ever since.

For the people of Capital City, they are proud because they live in the Imperial Capital, which in ancient times was the Imperial City. This instills in them an inherent pride, as though they were born in the clouds. And this nobility is also the capital they use to look down upon the world. However, they are also anxious, for Capital City is beneath the Emperor’s feet, hence, important figures can be seen everywhere. There’s a saying: "You don’t know what a wealthy person is until you go to Donglin, and you don’t know what a high official is until you come to Capital City."

What Capital City lacks the least are high officials, and it lacks prominent figures with power and influence. Thus, living in Capital City, if you don’t have a solid background, it’s best to keep a low profile, because you might offend someone formidable at any moment. Hence, ordinary people in Capital City recognize that there are some no-go zones, and the Prince’s Mansion is one of them, where, without solid connections, you should not even walk past its entrance.

The Crown Prince’s Faction may seem to ordinary people as a fabricated concept, but in fact, it truly exists. The Prince’s Mansion is a gathering place for the Crown Prince’s Faction, where most of their activities, big or small, take place.

"This is the Prince’s Mansion? It really is a huge residence. How large must its grounds be?" When Tangyu saw the Prince’s Mansion, he couldn’t help but be astonished. This was a prime location within the first ring of the city, where land was worth its weight in gold. The towering walls Tangyu saw were so high that one simply could not see inside from the outside. The vermilion walls did give off a bit of the Forbidden City vibe. The lengthy wall stretched for a good one to two hundred meters.

"Yes, this is the Prince’s Mansion, the only surviving and most intact Qing Dynasty official residence in Capital City. Although its area has been significantly reduced, what is left still covers nearly ten thousand square meters," Huangfu Jing explained.

"My, nearly ten thousand square meters. I seem to recall the news saying that the average price for a house within the first ring of your Capital City is over fifty thousand. The price for this location must be no less than eighty thousand, right? That’s just for the house; the land’s price would have to be multiplied by quite a bit. How much would this ten thousand square meters cost? Who could be so wealthy as to afford this place?" Tangyu said.

"No one can afford it; this belongs to the nation. It’s just that those from the Crown Prince’s Faction have taken it under the guise of a lease and then transformed it into a playhouse for themselves," Huangfu Jing said.

Tangyu shook his head: "They really are a group that knows how to enjoy life."

"Otherwise, why would they call themselves the Crown Prince’s Faction? They all self-proclaim as crown princes," said Huangfu Jing, obviously, she didn’t have a favorable view of the Crown Prince’s Faction, even expressing some distaste.

The car soon arrived at the gates of the Prince’s Mansion. The gates were quite imposing and had an ancient charm, preserving the taste of ancient times while suitably incorporating some modern elements, which made it wider, sturdier, and easier for vehicles to pass through. At the gate, four armed warriors stood guard like statues, deterring anyone from affronting the mansion. In addition to these four warriors, there was an abundance of high-tech surveillance cameras, and there was also a security room capable of dealing with all kinds of emergencies. If anyone dared to cause trouble here, they would surely meet a gruesome end.

Of course, ordinary people would steer clear of this place.

"Qing, you can go back first. I’ll call you to pick me up later," Huangfu Jing said. She wasn’t trying to send Qing away; it was just that the Prince’s Mansion had its rules, and ordinary people were not allowed to enter.

"You guys are really slow. I’ve been waiting for you for over ten minutes. That snail car of yours should have been replaced a long time ago," Huangfu Qingyu said.

"Such nonsense," Huangfu Jing coldly remarked.

Huangfu Qingyu didn’t mind and simply said: "Let’s go." He tossed his head and led the way; with him leading, passage was unimpeded, and they quickly entered the Prince’s Mansion. Upon entering, Tangyu realized that the interior really had an antique ambiance with pavilions, towers, gardens, ponds, rockeries, fountains, and paths paved with White Jade Stone. It was poetic and picturesque; the scenery was indeed quite impressive. However, the wide concrete roads and the super-large parking lot visible right from the entrance somewhat ruined the poetic charm. Further inside, there was a complex of buildings that, while still retaining the style of ancient architecture, was clearly modernized. The walls were coated with cement, and the materials were made to imitate old bricks, with wood rarely being genuine, mostly modern replicas.

Inside, there were several lively areas, and from the back, you could even hear the roar of engines, as if someone was racing cars behind? Could it be that there was a racetrack there?

In fact, there really was one.

On the way in, Tangyu saw quite a few people, either male and female pairs or in groups, leisurely strolling or relaxing. Eventually, Huangfu Qingyu, leading Tangyu and Huangfu Jing, stopped at the Crown Prince’s Palace, indicating this was the main hall.

Upon entering the Crown Prince’s Palace, Tangyu immediately felt as if he had entered a resplendent treasure hall; the interior could only be described as extravagant, with the dominant color being gold. The size of the hall was immense, even larger than a standard indoor basketball court. It was bustling with noise and excitement, lavishly decorated, with stage-style lighting effects that heightened the exhilarating atmosphere, showcasing the Crown Prince’s Faction’s life of ultimate opulence.

There was everything one could ask for here: a bar area, a dance floor, a performance area, a lounge, and an entertainment zone. The so-called entertainment zone was where people gambled, playing cards, mahjong, and the like.

Tangyu’s gaze swept over the area, noticing that the hall was filled with nearly a hundred people, each radiant and extraordinary, the men dapper and well-dressed, the women all dolled up like princesses, noble and elegant, with many stunning beauties among them. Of course, in Tangyu’s eyes, none could compare to Huangfu Jing. Anyone who could enter here surely had significant clout; without a substantial status, one would definitely find it embarrassing to step foot in here.

Everyone who gets in here is brought by someone from the Crown Prince’s Faction, and it has to be someone with some clout.

Though this is the gathering place for fun and entertainment of the Crown Prince’s Faction, it would seem a bit few if only their people were here. After all, there are only a few dozen members in the Crown Prince’s Faction. If just these dozen people hung out together every day, that would be overly tedious. Therefore, most of the time, members of the Crown Prince’s Faction would bring some people to play with them. For instance, bringing some beautiful women over, as playing with just the gentlemen alone, would be rather dull. Here, it is also a Holy Land that countless beauties yearn for, so numerous young ladies with some background would try their best to find a way into the Prince’s Mansion, as this could be their opportunity to climb up to the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince’s Faction has gradually evolved into a private club of sorts, and the Prince’s Mansion has been transformed into a large entertainment center, which includes many entertainment facilities. For example, there’s a casino, there’s KTV, there’s a bowling alley, an indoor swimming pool, a racing car track, bars, and such. Therefore, the popularity of the Prince’s Mansion has never dwindled, with many people spending their days loafing around there.

"Yo, isn’t this our star Huangfu Jing? What a rare visitor indeed."

"Indeed, the star Huangfu Jing, it’s rare to see her in such a place. Qingyu, your clout is truly impressive."

"Haha, don’t talk nonsense, Huangfu Jing is Qingyu’s cousin; of course, he’s influential. But, who is that guy? He looks somewhat familiar, yet I can’t seem to place him. Do we have such a person in Capital City?"

"Definitely not, but look at his taste in clothes—it seems a bit special."

"What’s special about it? Just say he has no taste, that’s all. Dressed in street stall goods and coming to the Prince’s Mansion, it’s too careless. If this gets out, I’m afraid it wouldn’t look good for the Prince’s Mansion."

"Hmm, isn’t that guy called Tangyu? Oh right, he’s known online as the Divine Doctor Tang, isn’t he? I saw it once on the internet; it kind of rings a bell."

"Oh, now that you mention it, I remember now. It does seem to be that Tangyu guy. Pfft, he’s got some medical skills and dares to call himself a Divine Doctor? Who brought this guy in?"

"No need to ask, it must be the star Huangfu Jing who brought him in. Could it be he’s her personal physician? Haha!"

Tangyu’s arrival indeed provoked a lot of sneering and direct mockery, which really bothered Tangyu.

"Hmph, I’m the one who brought Tangyu in. If you’re unwelcoming, we can just leave. Why say such unpleasant things? Do you really think you’re all that great or something?" Huangfu Jing angrily retorted.

Huangfu Qingyu immediately said, "Hey, Princess Qing, why get angry? It’s not worth stooping to their level. You’re part of the elite circles too; can’t you just ignore these trivial things? They’re just joking around, no need to take them seriously. It would be so boring to leave now that we are here. The hardest thing to block is others’ mouths, right? Look, Tangyu doesn’t even mind; why are you so agitated?"

With a cold smile, Tangyu said, "Who said I don’t mind?"

Huangfu Qingyu looked at Tangyu, and the cold smile on his lips became more pronounced, "I think you shouldn’t mind, given—what they said is true."

Tangyu curled his lip and replied, "Well, I’m sorry to inform you that I do mind indeed. So I’m quite upset. If it’s said once, I could take it as a joke; said twice, I can’t tolerate it any longer. I came here to see what it’s all about and have some fun, not to be displeased."

"Humph, so you mean to say, they have offended you?" Huangfu Qingyu said.

"You could say that," Tangyu replied.

Huangfu Qingyu looked at Tangyu with a challenging expression, "Pretty arrogant, huh? But I’d advise you, in this place, whether you’re a dragon or a tiger, it’s best to keep a low profile. Otherwise, your outcome will be very miserable indeed; don’t say I didn’t warn you. The people here are not those you can afford to provoke. The most important thing in life is to recognize reality, don’t be too rash and impulsive."

"Heh, but that’s where I disagree. They say youth is for being frivolous, and I think one should be frivolous when young. I’m not afraid of Yu Lingfeng, and I can slap his face hard. Do you think I would be scared of you? Or do you think you’re tougher than Yu Lingfeng?" Tangyu said with a cold sneer.

Huangfu Qingyu’s brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of a cool anger flashed in his eyes as he looked at Tangyu.