Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 525 - 504 Second Update

The ministers also stood up one after another. Prime Minister Lin’s words were like a wake-up call to a dreamer. Everyone seemed to share the Crown Prince’s sense of injustice, displaying emotional countenances. The sacrifices the Crown Prince had made for Nanzheng State were indeed too great.

"However, Your Highness, the ancestral instructions of our Nanzheng..." Finally, a minister remembered these ancestral instructions. Before he could finish speaking, someone directly interrupted him.

"At this point in time, what is more important, the ancestral instructions or the future of our Nanzheng State?"

Qi Ling immediately straightened his spine again; things were progressing more smoothly than they had anticipated. Prime Minister Lin nodded as well, his mind full of sympathy for the Crown Prince. Now, this was the safest course of action. As for the future, they would discuss it after the Crown Prince ascended the throne. Once the position of the Empress was secured, they could make it up to the Crown Prince with other consorts in the Harem.

Zheng Congyuan was unaware of the thoughts of Prime Minister Lin and others. He relaxed slightly and quickly looked at everyone, knowing the following actions needed to be expedited.

Of course, his plans extended far beyond this. The forces from the Wen Family at the Eastern Border and Southeast Border were now like paper tigers, completely within his grasp. The only unpredictable element was the strength of the Northern Border controlled by the Marquis of Zhenbei. However, with Ju Nanyi and the forces from the Northwest Border in play, Zheng Congyuan was also very confident.

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"Commandery Princess, Commandery Princess, something terrible has happened—" Xing Yu hastily rushed in. Zheng Nianru, who had been locked up here for a full day, might not have been as comfortable as in her own courtyard, but how could she treat herself poorly? Fortunately, Nanny Yun and a group of maids had been cooing over her, making sure she ate and slept.

Nian Xia struck Xing Yu on the shoulder with a fan, gesturing for her to quiet down. The Commandery Princess was still asleep. What could be more important than the Commandery Princess’s sleep? Especially since she hadn’t slept well the night prior.

Xing Yu, having been struck on the shoulder, didn’t feel any pain and continued to rush inside. As soon as she lifted the heavy curtain, Nanny Yun reached out and grabbed Xing Yu’s ear, dragging her back with gritted teeth.

Still such a foolish girl, always in a rush—doesn’t she know how increasingly difficult it is to serve the Commandery Princess now? Even if it is a matter of great urgency, is waking up the Commandery Princess going to solve it?

Fu Dong had already hung up the bed curtains, and Zheng Nianru had already woken up. It would have been strange for her to be asleep at a time like this. All night, Zheng Haoyuan hadn’t returned, suggesting that there must have been retaliation from Zheng Congyuan’s side.

Zheng Nianru could only remember how the Wen Family’s boasted hundreds of thousands of soldiers had scattered like a horde, retreating defeat by defeat in less than half a month, almost completely annihilated.

"What’s the matter?" Zheng Nianru glanced towards the door; Nanny Yun then let go of Xing Yu, who promptly approached.

Zheng Nianru got out of bed, and Fu Dong quickly picked up a jacket to dress her, while giving Xing Yu a reproachful look. Couldn’t Xing Yu wait to speak after the princess was properly dressed?

"Commandery Princess, there’s fighting outside." Xing Yu pointed outside. From this location, which was still far from Chenyuan Hall, they couldn’t hear even the faintest sound. Battles between soldiers were too far removed and strange for those not at the center of the vortex. It was as if in that moment, Zheng Nianru had even forgotten her current predicament.

"Is there a result?" Zheng Nianru asked casually. There must have been no result yet, otherwise, it wouldn’t be so quiet here. The guards from the Wen Family were still outside, indicating that Zheng Congyuan had not achieved complete victory.

"Cousin—"

"Cousin—" Fu Dong heard the approaching voice of Zheng Haoyuan outside and hurried her actions. But she wasn’t as fast as Zheng Haoyuan; in the next moment, he had already come in, without avoiding impropriety. Seeing Zheng Nianru only in her jacket, his own laughter brought warmth against the cold frost from outside.

"Cousin, it’s really warm here." Zheng Haoyuan moved forward, enveloping Zheng Nianru’s slender and delicate waist with his arms. Nearly the same height as Zheng Nianru, although slightly shorter, he hugged her with an insistence typically seen in children clinging to their parents. At this moment, it also seemed somewhat awkward and indescribable.

"Cousin sister, it’s still the warmest here." Zheng Haoyuan’s voice came, muffled and fragrant, a scent unique to cousin sister.

Without a word, Nanny Yun glanced at Fu Dong, but her eyes said it all.

In the past, the Fourth Prince would never dare to be so bold. Even if he wished to be a little closer to the Commandery Princess, he would be extremely cautious. But now, suddenly, there was a sense of usurping soldiers seizing command.

Nanny Yun took another look, thinking it wasn’t about usurping soldiers at all. This place was originally his, the Fourth Prince’s territory. So, was the cautiousness no longer there, and was this now the true thoughts of Zheng Haoyuan?

Having seen all manner of men, Nanny Yun was somewhat slow to realize that she could misjudge someone. It’s odd because the Fourth Prince usually behaved so petulantly, like an immature child clinging to them, the Commandery Princess, just for fun. But now, Nanny Yun didn’t think so anymore.

"Your Highness, you’ve just come back from outside. Be careful not to let the cold air affect the Commandery Princess," Fu Dong stepped forward and spoke in a calm tone, but she did not miss the meaning in Nanny Yun’s eyes. At this moment, it felt like several cats were scratching at her heart, uncertain of what to do.

"It’s my fault, cousin sister. Come, let’s sit here." Zheng Haoyuan pulled Zheng Nianru toward the wooden couch next to the warm brazier, carefully spreading a whole fox fur over it, and only approached closer after Zheng Nianru sat down.

Zheng Haoyuan had many things he wanted to say, but now was not the time. Once this was all over, Mother Consort said, the tens of thousands of troops from the Wen Family were to fight for him, for his throne.

"Is everything outside settled now?" Zheng Nianru took the soup passed to her by Fu Dong. Though she asked idly, she was surprised. At this time, why would Zheng Haoyuan have the leisure to visit her?

Zheng Haoyuan also wanted to eat. He wasn’t without worries, and what’s more, he feared Zheng Nianru would reject him, as he had to compete with Zheng Congyuan, that almost perfect image of Zheng Congyuan in everyone’s eyes. Hence, he worried, even lacking the confidence to speak without having secured Zheng Congyuan’s position.

Zheng Haoyuan still shook his head, his face warm and smiling.

"Cousin sister, you needn’t worry. Qiandao Temple stands with our Wen Family. As long as we help them eradicate the Ghoul Ravine, he will surely acknowledge my identity," Zheng Haoyuan never meant to hide this from Zheng Nianru.

Zheng Nianru froze momentarily, not certain of the severity of what Zheng Haoyuan mentioned. She couldn’t even discern from his expression what the outside situation really was.

"Your Highness, although the palace is fine, our Commandery Princess is accustomed to living in the Prince’s Mansion. Perhaps, we should return there and wait," Nanny Yun suggested with a smile as she stepped forward.

"How can you not be acclimated? Is it the servants who aren’t serving well, or have they neglected you?" Zheng Haoyuan immediately wanted to rise, the murderous intent apparent in his eyes.

Nanny Yun quickly held Zheng Haoyuan back.

"No, it’s not that. It’s just that, as you know, Fourth Prince, the Imperial Palace is dangerous nowadays. The Prince’s Mansion is somewhat safer. Mainly, it’s the Commandery Princess, she’s not used to..." Nanny Yun said urgently, a flash of anxiety in her eyes.

Hearing this, Zheng Haoyuan’s smile became strained and unnatural, as he looked down the next moment.

"You’ll get used to it slowly. If not, shall I have everything from the mansion moved over?" He knew the quality of Nian Ru’s possessions was good and had no intention of comparing with her. It’s just that, some things had to be said to slowly, gradually probe her thoughts.

Nanny Yun’s mouth opened slightly, as if she caught onto the underlying message in Zheng Haoyuan’s words.

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