Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 718 - 654: Another Update_2

Zheng Nianru’s lips curved with a smile as she watched the smart Ju Nanyi turn into such a fool, and surprisingly she felt a little thrilled.

Listening obediently, Zheng Nianru walked towards the main seat. Ju Nanyi dared not think of anything else and hurriedly followed, fearing that something might happen to Zheng Nianru in those few short steps.

It was inappropriate to call for attendants now. Ju Nanyi suddenly realized he was utterly unprepared; he should have anticipated this. These were things he should have been more careful with. In his past life, it had also taken her a long while to find out, causing him to be unaware initially, and she had to struggle for two days.

"Do you feel unwell anywhere?" Ju Nanyi asked again, unable to shake off his concern as he remembered her first pregnancy...

Zheng Nianru looked at Ju Nanyi.

"Minister, I have heard from my mother that women may feel some discomfort when they are pregnant with their first child," Ju Nanyi immediately said.

"It’s alright, I’ve only just found out recently myself, it’s still small, not so precious," Zheng Nianru said, after all, she had given birth to several children and had long lost the initial fear and nervousness of pregnancy.

"How can it not be precious," Ju Nanyi rarely retorted, and the next moment, he realized he had misspoken. Why argue with her now, especially since she was much more agreeable now than in his past life.

Ju Nanyi immediately went to pour tea himself, understanding that pregnant women should not drink strong tea, she probably would prefer something sour...

"Prime Minister Ju, there’s no need to hurry, about the incident earlier..."

Ju Nanyi stopped and looked back at Zheng Nianru with a perplexed expression.

"Just call me Nanyi," the man spoke up, those repeated calls of "Nanyi, Nanyi" from his memory always leaping into his mind, making him believe he was hallucinating in the dead of night.

Zheng Nianru paused slightly, looking at Ju Nanyi, and suddenly doubted. But the next moment, she thought she was being paranoid; the Ju Nanyi before her was essentially still the same Ju Nanyi, with the same character, and it was only natural for him to like her calling him by his name.

"Regarding the matters of Nanmen State..." Zheng Nianru spoke again, needing Ju Nanyi’s agreement for this issue—otherwise, why come here?

"Don’t worry, the situation isn’t as dire as you think. Although Nanmen State is strong, they have just gone through internal strife. Even if their military is formidable, they are but a disorganized mob. General Wuh is currently at the Western Border, he can hold them off for a while," Ju Nanyi immediately said, having already forgotten his previous words.

His child, his first child from back then, was coming? 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Ju Nanyi’s mind was now filled with thoughts of this matter. Granted, that child was somewhat less talented and had a different disposition, but he had good morals, was filial to both him and Nian Ru, and was somewhat slow-witted, a consequence of the hardships Nian Ru faced while pregnant with him during their travels.

Of course, that wouldn’t happen this time. Ju Nanyi wouldn’t allow it to happen now.

"Don’t be afraid of anything, I will arrange for people..." Ju Nanyi hurriedly continued, and there were many things he hadn’t arranged yet. His child was coming, throwing his plans into disarray.

He still needed to pave the way for Nian Ru and with Zheng Congyuan...

"There’s no need, rest assured," Zheng Nianru said, not failing to notice the excitement in Ju Nanyi, his joy transparent on his face. She glanced at the man beside her, "This matter, I would not have it known by a third party at the moment, all will wait until you return..."

Ju Nanyi paused slightly, knowing this was not what he had wanted, and also knew that the wisest thing now was to leave the Imperial Capital with Zheng Nianru. However, she would not agree; her heart was not with him.

Thus, this trip of hers was more of a blackmail, using his child as leverage against him, to lead troops to the Western Border...

The fingers of Ju Nanyi trembled slightly, how could his obedient eldest son become a bargaining chip to threaten him?

"Alright, I understand what you mean," Ju Nanyi said, not daring to harbor even a hint of anger, "rest assured, only when Nanzheng is stable, will there be a future. We’ll discuss the rest upon my return."

Zheng Nianru nodded, knowing he would inevitably compromise, yet she did not expect Ju Nanyi to give in so quickly, without even a hint of struggle.

Zheng Nianru turned to Ju Nanyi and reached out to grab the sleeve of the man’s robe that was hanging by his side.

"Although you and I are bound by fate but not destined to be together, he is still my flesh and blood; naturally, I will ensure he is well protected," Zheng Nianru whispered, causing Ju Nanyi to turn back, visibly moved.

Ju Nanyi wanted to say something but could not utter a word, her love for their child was, naturally... still there.