Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 684 - 643: First Update

"My lady, the servant will go now..." Eunuch Zheng said hastily. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"No need," Zheng Nianru spoke indifferently. In her previous life, Zheng Congyuan had been the Crown Prince with a boundless future. Ju Nanyi eventually became the Emperor’s biological father and held the position of Regent Prince. Both entries from the Nanmen Aristocratic Family seemed well-prepared—a testament to their foresight.

However, now, although Ju Nanyi held considerable power, he had not yet reached the influential positions of his previous life. Therefore, the Nanmen Aristocratic Family could not look up to him.

Indeed, in her past life, her children ascended the throne at a young age. Nanmen Yuyan was older and naturally could not wait long, so they settled for Ju Nanyi, who, after all, was the Emperor’s biological father—a fact that no one could change.

But in this life, it wasn’t impossible for her to achieve this as well, which would do justice to Ju Nanyi.

"You may leave," Zheng Nianru was not in a hurry.

In her memory, Ju Nanyi had not yet met Nanmen Yuyan at this time, hence, he had not yet developed the admiration for her that he had in her past life.

"Fu Dong, come with me to the front hall," Zheng Nianru stood up, a matter that still needed to be brought to Zheng Congyuan’s attention.

Zheng Congyuan looked at the document in his hand and unexpectedly turned his head to look at Eunuch Du.

"Was this document submitted yesterday?" Zheng Congyuan’s voice bore no emotion, as if making idle conversation. Outside the hall, it was early spring, the sunlight was just right, and the breeze was gentle. Yet Eunuch Du seemed startled and immediately knelt down.

"Your Majesty, I deserve to die; indeed, these were submitted yesterday," Eunuch Du, though absent-minded, had developed a sharp responsiveness from his long time before the hall.

Zheng Congyuan was initially unconcerned but couldn’t help being curious about the eunuch’s reaction now.

"Who else has seen these documents before?" Zheng Congyuan asked, sensing something amiss. The documents had clearly been suppressed for two days, delivered together with yesterday’s documents. It was possible that the lower officials made a mistake, but this likelihood was small.

Eunuch Du hesitated for a moment, but had to speak truthfully.

"Lord Ju had a look at these documents first, selecting the important ones to be brought over," Eunuch Du said truthfully.

Zheng Congyuan remained silent, looking at the document in his hands, then another, which also detailed seemingly unimportant positions. The officials listed were not in critical roles. The only surprise was the simultaneous replacement of so many—eighteen officials. Zheng Congyuan took another look, his gaze deepening.

Although the positions seemed unrelated, the trusted officials appeared to be new, younger individuals likely by his design. But these seemingly minor positions were indispensable in each department, often subtle and not flamboyantly evident.

Zheng Congyuan couldn’t help but ponder deeply. What was Ju Nanyi up to? He struggled to understand but felt a sensitive unease that this was no ordinary affair.

"My lady, you’ve arrived—" Eunuch Du, just catching sight of the entering Zheng Nianru, immediately saluted and simultaneously sighed in relief. Her arrival was so timely.

"What are you looking at?" Zheng Nianru stood there, sunlight streaming in, the thin collar of her jacket tipped with small tufts of fox fur glittering in the light. The young woman seemed to be shining in the light, her eyes sparkling.

"Nothing much. Why did you get up so early today?" The day had not yet fully warmed up. It was the time of year when one could not use a warming basket but also felt a slight chill, and Nian Ru was always afraid of the cold.

"Today, Nian Xia mentioned that the flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully." Zheng Nianru took two steps forward, not sitting down but instead looking at the late plum growing on a flower rack, its subtle fragrance wafting. At this time of year, it was rare to see a late plum in full bloom.

"Something on your mind?" Zheng Congyuan put down the document in his hand, his mood brightening. Eunuch Du had survived this long without others’ misfortune—an achievement that thrilled Zheng Congyuan.

The Imperial Physician implied these substances had originally been inside Zheng Congyuan, harming those who came into contact. The Mage from Nanmen State seemed to truly have some skill, as those who traveled to Nanmen State had also achieved some gains.

But Zheng Congyuan had not yet dared to speak openly, fearing it was a false joy, only hoping to end all this swiftly.

Thinking this, Zheng Congyuan’s gaze softened considerably as he looked at Zheng Nianru.