Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 719 - 654: Another Update 3
So, is it only him that she doesn’t love?
Ju Nanyi reached out and grasped the hand that was tugging at the corner of his sleeve, holding it in his palm. Were they destined but not fated to be together? Between them...
No, he would slowly resolve all the issues, making her understand his heart, understand his feelings for her.
In his past life, he had been too capricious, always assuming she would see what he did, would think of his intentions. But later, they drifted further apart, having gone through one lifetime, Ju Nanyi understood even more clearly that it was never solely her responsibility.
There was Zheng Congyuan’s responsibility. As an elder brother, even the most basic moral ethics he deliberately kept from her, not stopping her when she couldn’t distinguish between gratitude and admiration, even adding fuel to the flames. So, Zheng Congyuan’s thoughts were downright vile.
He had his responsibilities too, young and vigorous, growing increasingly powerful, he grew desensitized and overconfident, believing she ought to value him more, like him more. With even a slight conflict, he would leave in a huff.
So, after suddenly recalling his past life’s memories, he thought even more about Zheng Nianru’s thoughts, what exactly was going on in her mind.
Gradually, Ju Nanyi slowly discovered that people are indeed different; some things he could intuitively think of, just like a mountain path, some could walk a hundred miles, while others could only manage ten.
Zheng Nianru was someone who could only walk ten miles.
"Nian Ru, keep this token with you. If something happens, bring the token here and look for Wu Sheng, the lad who opened the door. He will arrange everything," Ju Nanyi said slowly.
He couldn’t rush. He had to turn back and find Nian Ru. Moreover, they now had a child together, their child, so what else was there for him to fuss over?
His thoughts were correct, this life and the last at critical junctures always coincidentally overlapped, which must be destiny.
"Alright," Zheng Nianru did not delay and took the item.
"With that said, Prime Minister Ju has agreed to go, then this Empress can return to the palace with peace of mind," Ju Nanyi clasped the hand of Zheng Nianru before him, unwilling to let go. If possible, he didn’t want her to leave at all.
But destiny was there, the scales of fate tilted towards him, giving him confidence, and he knew that his path this life, though seemingly more difficult than in his last, some things were indeed slowly changing.
"I’ve discovered that Zheng Congyuan has a secret force, and while investigating the origin of these people, you... be careful," Ju Nanyi originally did not want to speak, since many clues were not clear, and those people had not once contacted Zheng Congyuan’s side.
Ju Nanyi used the process of elimination, but he couldn’t help but speak up to remind her at this moment.
"Nanyi, his injury..." Zheng Nianru began, her gaze softly on the man before her. "If possible, could you cure his injury first? I always feel as if I owe it to him... "
"Alright—" Ju Nanyi replied, although Zheng Congyuan did not agree, but now he had a better bargaining chip, so even for her happiness, he could consent.
Zheng Nianru finally smiled, her gaze still tender, even her hand still clinging to his sleeve.
In that moment, Ju Nanyi had the idea that it would be best if time stood still, discarding everything else.
"Be careful—" Ju Nanyi was almost distracted by other matters, but the next moment he was already steadying Zheng Nianru, "I’m still not at ease, it’d be better to have me by your side, then I can be at peace."
Zheng Nianru nodded as she walked along.
"That’s good, I’ve been in need of someone at my side," Zheng Nianru said docilely, understanding that Ju Nanyi wanted to arrange for someone to be by her side, and acquiescing would make him feel more at ease to go to war.
Fu Dong immediately stepped forward, taking the Empress from Ju Nanyi’s hands, his expression somewhat complex.
Although they were outside and could not hear what the Empress and Prime Minister Ju had said, it was now clear at a glance that Prime Minister Ju knew, and...
Nanny Yun also watched the scene before her with trepidation.
Had Prime Minister Ju agreed? But what about the child? Although Nanny Yun knew that a clean break was the safest approach, after all, that was the Empress’s child.
Ju Nanyi wanted to follow them out, but Nanny Yun was already blocking his way, and Ju Nanyi immediately understood Nanny Yun and Fu Dong’s intentions and realized that he was being too impulsive.
"This official courteously bids farewell to the Empress—" Ju Nanyi watched the departing carriage and immediately turned around.
He had many things still to do, to ensure her safety before he left.
The first place Ju Nanyi went was the courtyard they had just left.
As everyone was surprised by Prime Minister Ju’s return, Ju Nanyi had already entered the house.
"Now possible to enter the palace?" the middle-aged man inside the house asked as soon as he saw Ju Nanyi.
Ju Nanyi nodded, Zheng Nianru would naturally arrange everything if she dared to speak such, he was not worried, even if Zheng Congyuan refused, it would be playing into his hands.
"Please—" Ju Nanyi did not waste words.
