Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 653 - 632 Part 2

If Zheng Nianru were not sitting, she probably would not be able to stand by now. Indeed, she was not good at thinking things through and never thought too much about those matters.

However, the situation had now reached this point, and she couldn’t help but think about it.

So, given the current situation, everyone at Qiandao Temple had died. Although Ghoul Ravine had not appeared in her previous life, it had also disappeared now. Even if Yin He was taken away, Zheng Nianru was not worried. She always felt that everything was progressing towards the same outcome as in her previous life.

So, would Ju Nanyi end up killing Zheng Congyuan in the end?

Moreover, in this lifetime, it seemed even more likely.

Ju Nanyi had seized power faster than in her previous life, and she had noticed Ju Nanyi’s feelings for her. If he wanted to have her, he would definitely kill Zheng Congyuan, and he was capable of doing so.

Even the first thought that came to Zheng Nianru’s mind was to kill Ju Nanyi directly before he was ready, decisively resolving the issue.

Moreover, her current intention to seek out the forces loyal to Prince Duan also revolved around this idea, only now it was more resolute.

However, the next moment, reason still told Zheng Nianru that this move was very dangerous.

Ju Nanyi’s capabilities, which she had witnessed in her previous life, had managed to destroy Qiandao Temple. Moreover, in this lifetime, he had already taken control of the Fire Order Squad, and at Bu Er Temple, she had also seen the forces Ju Nanyi currently controlled. Not to mention that a significant portion of the Imperial Forest Guard’s power, as well as various Aristocratic Families, had seen Ju Nanyi’s capabilities and not a few had secretly pledged allegiance.

All of this had not been hidden from her by Ju Nanyi in her previous life.

Therefore, she knew better than anyone how difficult Ju Nanyi was to deal with now.

Precisely because of this, at that moment, she suddenly had a flash of inspiration to have Ju Nanyi protect her and Zheng Congyuan.

Looking at it now, it seemed incredibly foolish.

Zheng Nianru’s thoughts were in turmoil, foolish to the point where she wished she could wake herself up with a slap.

"Lord Ju, Her Majesty has official business," Nanny Yun noticed the tense atmosphere and her mistress’s changing moods, and she knew that even their Mistress could not be too presumptuous with the current Lord Ju.

Zheng Nianru immediately snapped back to reality. This matter could not be discussed, at least not now.

"Nanny Yun, go brew a cup of tea for Lord Ju," Zheng Nianru was somewhat nervous. Ju Nanyi was very clever, and even an unintentional word could lead him to suspect.

Seeing this, Nanny Yun immediately withdrew, taking Fu Dong and Nian Xia, who were guarding the door, with her.

"Alright, Lord Ju, now we can talk," Zheng Nianru breathed a sigh of relief, as if her secret had become safer with the departure of Nanny Yun and the others.

Ju Nanyi felt somewhat puzzled but couldn’t fathom what Zheng Nianru was thinking at this moment. Hadn’t he already spoken?

"Is there any problem with me coming to Prince Duan’s Mansion? On the contrary, aren’t suspicions more likely to arise if Nanny Yun and the others are not at Prince Duan’s Mansion?" Zheng Nianru raised an eyebrow. She didn’t believe Ju Nanyi couldn’t think of this. In fact, she knew he must have already considered these points, but he was unsure and had returned to confirm the answer, otherwise, he definitely would not have come back.

Ju Nanyi was slightly stunned, but the Zheng Nianru before him looked as if she had done him a big favor with her clever act, which really made it impossible for him to doubt her.

"It is my negligence, please forgive me, Your Highness," Ju Nanyi suddenly lost his temper, especially with that self-congratulatory and somewhat triumphant look as she awaited his praise.

He had actually thought...

Indeed, where her heart lay was blurry to him in his last lifetime, but in this one, he ought not to be so blind.

Compared to Zheng Congyuan, Nanmen Yu wasn’t even worthy of attention. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"You did very well." Ju Nanyi suddenly spoke up and instantly regretted it. What had he said? Why had he said that?

Zheng Nianru, however, didn’t find it odd—perhaps she had heard Ju Nanyi say it too many times in their last lifetime.

Yet, in the next moment, Zheng Nianru’s thoughts shifted. If in this lifetime, she could grasp an opportunity to control Ju Nanyi and make him willingly stay in his current position, there indeed was a possibility.

After sorting out some things, Zheng Nianru felt a bit hesitant. Because situations always change, and even with memories from the last lifetime, it seemed she couldn’t control the bigger picture in this lifetime.

Just like the matters regarding Ghoul Ravine.

Zheng Nianru looked up, knowing now that no one could accurately tell her if what she was doing was right. Only by acting could she find out.

"Did I do very well?" Zheng Nianru looked at Ju Nanyi, her voice lowered but unexpectedly softened the silence. Ju Nanyi suddenly felt that Zheng Nianru was in a good mood—exceptionally well—as she had been in the past when he did something that pleased her. She would lower her voice, and the words that emerged would be half swallowed in her throat. Like soft gauze floating in the air, stirring a sentiment that made every pore in Ju Nanyi’s body expand, like a thirsty fish meeting water, a bird returning to its nest.

Ju Nanyi suddenly felt there were some things he hadn’t considered.

In his previous life, he had caught her eye, and in this life, he believed he had done even better, no less than Zheng Congyuan, those people couldn’t even compare, thus, he should be more confident.

All of this, just forget Zheng Congyuan.

Ju Nanyi suddenly felt a surge of impulse. Memories of the last life, those tender, bone-deep memories momentarily numbed all his nerves, making even an irreversible doom worth another struggle.

Zheng Nianru suddenly stretched out her hand and hooked the front of the man’s cloak, seemingly capturing the man’s last shred of rationality, firmly locked in her palm.

"Nian Ru—" Ju Nanyi’s head was cloudy, as if he suddenly felt his deductions were wrong, his mistrust misplaced. But aside from rationality, Ju Nanyi wasn’t foolish.

The man grasped the hand before him and didn’t let it go any further.

"Nian Ru, I want us to be together openly and honorably," Ju Nanyi immediately said, seizing the moment to speak out.

Zheng Nianru barely smiled, seeing she had guessed right. Ju Nanyi truly harbored this thought. Therefore, she no longer had a chance to hesitate. Only with leverage in her hands could she prevent these things from happening again.

Zheng Nianru tried to break free but found that the other party was not just talking. Seemingly afraid that Zheng Nianru wouldn’t believe him, Ju Nanyi immediately spoke again.

"I am not in a hurry, Nian Ru..." Ju Nanyi was somewhat anxious, discovering for the first time that there were moments he couldn’t articulate his thoughts. He knew Zheng Nianru cared about Zheng Congyuan, but he didn’t hold much hope for that matter concerning Nanmen State.

"Can you endure it?" Zheng Nianru smiled again, very aware of the last life’s Ju Nanyi—once he had tasted the pleasure, was it possible for him to stop just like that? Zheng Nianru raised her hand to touch the man’s cheek, the cool touch instantly sent the man’s blood rushing upwards, his gaze deepening, his throat rolling.

"I don’t want to—" Zheng Nianru said softly. The next moment, she had already tilted her head back, voluntarily offering her lips.