Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 699 - 648: Another Update
"What does this mean?" Ju Nanyi looked at the message reported by his trusted aide, and then immediately looked at the messenger, "What does this mean?"
The guard hesitated, almost looking at his master in surprise. Wasn’t he clear enough? It meant exactly as the words implied.
The Emperor had the Eldest Princess send two female servants into Chenyuan Hall.
This matter was conducted with utmost secrecy; no one in Chenyuan Hall noticed anything unusual. However, the master had people watching the Eldest Princess Zheng Tianxin, and they unexpectedly made this discovery.
In the next moment, Ju Nanyi nearly lost control of his emotions and stood up. What did this represent?
The health of Zheng Congyuan...
No, Zheng Congyuan was testing, wanting to know if he could still perform?
Ju Nanyi was normally a calm person, but now he couldn’t help feeling somewhat excited.
For many days, Zheng Nianru refused to see him; things were fine in the Imperial Palace, but in Prince Duan’s Mansion, he didn’t dare act recklessly. Even if he was competing fairly with Zheng Congyuan, she, Zheng Nianru, would surely not give him such an opportunity, lest she drown in the emotional shackles she constructed herself.
But now, Zheng Congyuan couldn’t sit still anymore and personally gave him an opportunity.
"Understood, don’t startle the snake by hitting the grass; pretend you know nothing," Ju Nanyi controlled his emotions and said calmly.
After the person left, Ju Nanyi felt unexpectedly elated; this opportunity allowed him to do much more. Given Zheng Nianru’s mindset, she wouldn’t be too cautious, but if he was to make a move, he must thoroughly defeat Zheng Congyuan, preferably leaving him no chance to explain.
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Zheng Nianru’s return to the palace was as low-key as her departure, and her appearance in Chenyuan Hall startled Eunuch Du.
"Your Majesty," Eunuch Du turned around and immediately knelt on the ground. The Empress has returned? How had he not received any news?
"Where is the Emperor?" Zheng Nianru saw Eunuch Du standing in the outer hall, along with two or three more eunuchs waiting, but she didn’t pay much mind.
"Replying to Your Majesty, the Emperor—" Eunuch Du immediately started to speak.
"Nian Ru, you come in—" Zheng Congyuan’s voice came from the Inner Hall.
"Your Majesty—"
"Greetings, Your Majesty—" as soon as Zheng Nianru entered the Inner Hall, she heard two very loud voices. Zheng Nianru looked over, and the people kneeling on the ground all simultaneously lifted their heads. Unlike Eunuch Du’s reverence and humility, their eyes only showed joy at seeing Zheng Nianru.
"Qi Jin, Qi Yu, get up, when did you come back—" Zheng Nianru smiled and took a couple of steps forward. Although these two were in the Inner Hall, they were not near Zheng Congyuan. The two immediately stood up and moved towards Zheng Nianru.
"Your Majesty, we came back yesterday, but you were not here," Qi Jin spoke quickly and moved closer as if even the scent from the lady’s body could provide solace.
Qi Yu glanced at Qi Jin. The master was still there; what were you saying?
"Mmm, grew taller, both have grown taller," Zheng Nianru observed the now taller Qi Jin and Qi Yu. Qi Jin and Qi Yu had always been away, and Zheng Congyuan had fewer people he could use, making him reluctant to entrust many matters to others.
"Your Majesty, you have also grown taller," Qi Jin said, while Qi Yu immediately slapped the back of Qi Jin’s head for being disrespectful.
Zheng Nianru laughed, then looked towards Zheng Congyuan. Zheng Congyuan put down his papers, intending to stand up but then thought better of it and restrained himself.
"How has Prince Duan been lately?"
"Still the same," Zheng Nianru said, "is there any good news?"
"Well, Qi Jin and Qi Yu brought back two people; there might be a turning point," Zheng Congyuan tried not to appear too excited, but in fact, the news Qi Jin and Qi Yu brought back was even better than he had imagined.
"Really?" Zheng Nianru immediately asked joyfully; indeed, in her last life, Zheng Congyuan had not faced this calamity, so in this life, it was only temporary.
"Yes, there should be some relief." Even so, seeing Zheng Nianru’s joyful smile, Zheng Congyuan still couldn’t bring himself to dampen her spirits.
"You have worked hard, Qi Jin, Qi Yu. What would you like to eat, or what reward would you desire?" Zheng Nianru was very pleased, as things were slowly moving in the direction she had anticipated.
"Your Majesty, this is all part of our duty; how dare we ask for a reward?" Qi Yu immediately said, while Qi Jin gave Qi Yu a look, indicating that this was the time to speak up.
Qi Yu told him to be quiet; their master’s business was not yet fully resolved, so their own minor issues were naturally not worth mentioning.
With the return of Qi Jin and Qi Yu, the whole atmosphere in Chenyuan Hall was much livelier. Nian Xia had flown out early to find Qi Jin and Qi Yu, and Nanny Yun was also happy, after all, having known each other for years and having gone through such events. There were also those who had passed away, like Qi Ling and Qi Zhu.
