Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 118: Do You Want Revenge?

Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Do You Want Revenge?

"Cousin—-" Zheng Haoyuan was waiting outside, desperately anxious. If it weren’t for the fact that his men were no match for these people, he would have already charged over.

Zheng Nianru felt physically and mentally exhausted, uncertain whether Nanmen Yu had really let her go. In her previous life, she had not killed the Duke of Jing Ci, even when it came down to those circumstances.

Zheng Haoyuan swiftly followed, his face pale with minor injuries. In front of Zheng Nianru’s blood-stained sleeve, he dared not mention his headache and overall discomfort.

"Let’s go back." Zheng Nianru felt that further discussion was pointless. Things had come to this point, and she needed to return and think carefully about what to do next.

"Commandery Princess." Nian Xia gently reminded Zheng Nianru that Master Yin He was still following them.

Zheng Nianru did not speak up, indifferent to these minor issues, and this time, the boy had indeed helped her at a crucial moment.

Seeing that Zheng Nianru did not voice any objection, Nian Xia took it as implicit approval of the boy energetically climbing into the carriage. But what about bringing him back to the Imperial Palace? Was Noble Consort Wen still looking for people?

Zheng Haoyuan had no heart to care about other things, anxiously staring at Zheng Nianru’s wound.

Although Zheng Nianru cried out in pain, it did not interfere with the medicine application. At this moment, with her thoughts in turmoil and the pain in her arm being the least of her concerns, more troubling worries plagued her mind.

...

Zheng Nianru returned to the Imperial Palace, and Zheng Haoyuan did not dare to hold her back; he clearly sensed that his cousin had matters weighing on her mind.

"Your Highness, should we..." call the Imperial Physician? Cang Er said softly, as Lord Yan Cheng had spoken too terribly and the Chenhe Hall was now full of Wen Family’s loyalists.

Zheng Haoyuan’s thoughts were very chaotic.

The monster attacking first was what troubled him the most. If it had been the first time, he might not have noticed, but the second time, Zheng Haoyuan could clearly see that the monster seemed to be targeting him.

His cousin was injured because of him.

Thinking of this, Zheng Haoyuan became immensely agitated.

The people of Nanmen Yu were also a source of worry. He had not failed to notice that his cousin had killed Nanmen Yu’s master, which was a satisfying outcome. Yet, despite the satisfaction, he harbored some concerns.

Zheng Haoyuan worried that his men couldn’t defeat those of Nanmen Yu. This was what truly troubled him. If they could have won, he would have already sent someone to deal with Nanmen Yu, thus sparing his cousin any future worries.

What concerned Zheng Haoyuan even more was why Master Yin He had suddenly appeared there. Had Master Yin He saved his cousin, or was it a trap?

Furthermore, considering how familiar Master Yin He seemed with his cousin, was it now inappropriate to make a move against him?

Zheng Haoyuan paced back and forth, his mood agitated, causing the adjacent palace attendants to grow increasingly frightened.

Cang Er hurriedly brought something over with careful caution.

"Your Highness, the item you had me find the other day — I managed to locate one after much difficulty. Please look, is it like this?" Cang Er set the item on the table, indeed drawing Zheng Haoyuan’s attention.

His cousin was currently angry, and now was the time for a pleasing gift to offer some consolation.

Cang Er lifted the cloth covering it, revealing a small wooden box intricately carved like a miniature chest, with a handle on top and two small wooden doors, and a drawer below. Despite its size, no larger than the length and width of an arm, the box was exquisitely crafted and appealing.

"Your Highness, this is called a tea caddy, made from the wood of small-leaf rosewood, intricately patterned and beautifully carved. Look, the tea set inside is all matching. This was the only piece we found in the entire storehouse," Cang Er hurriedly explained. Had Your Highness not mentioned such an item, he would have never seen it.

"I haven’t seen it either," Zheng Haoyuan said curiously. His cousin was indeed well-versed and knowledgeable; but how would she know about such treasures? Well, Prince Duan loved his cousin so much and with the favor he enjoyed back then, it was natural he was accustomed to these things and certainly would have given the best to her.

"Keep it safe, and pack up the best brick tea as well. I will deliver it to my cousin in a couple of days," Zheng Haoyuan’s mood gradually calmed down.

This item was different, his cousin had mentioned it several times and even drew a sketch herself, intending to have someone make it. It was a pity that the original one was ruined. Bringing this to his cousin, she would surely love it.

...

Clang—Nian Ru dropped a cup, and Nanny Yun painfully watched the cup shatter, carefully picking up the pieces.

The people in Qishun Building didn’t dare to breathe aloud, moving silently outside back and forth.

Yin He, who was brought back together with the others, was like an invisible person, ignored by everyone. No one told him where to go or what to do, just foolishly standing by the small garden in front of Qishun Building, looking at the dilapidated main hall.

Yin He couldn’t understand why the main hall of Qishun Building was in such disrepair. Was this the reason for her anger?

Yin He thought it wasn’t, nor did it seem like that person in the inn. Confused, Yin He took a step forward only to hear the sound of porcelain being smashed inside the house.

"Commandery Princess, if you are angry, take it out on us servants. You are still injured, what if smashing things aggravates your wounds?" Fu Dong cautiously spoke, stating that being hit a bit didn’t hurt much, but it truly pained him to see those items smashed.

Nian Ru didn’t want to pay attention, more angered because no one knew what truly upset her.

"Commandery Princess, if it would help, you can hit me as well," Nian Xia quickly stepped forward. If Xing Yu hadn’t been too exhausted today, it wouldn’t have been her turn to be beaten.

Nian Ru glanced at Nian Xia; if hitting them could ease her anger, she would have done it long ago.

Fu Dong and Nian Xia looked pitifully at Nian Ru.

"Commandery Princess, why don’t you rest awhile?" She was wounded, and after a tiring day...

"Commandery Princess, just now a messenger from the Fourth Prince said that Master Ling Yi has been found and is currently rushing to the Imperial Palace. The Fourth Prince said that once Master Ling Yi arrives, they will surely capture that monster, allowing you to have your revenge," Xue Liu eagerly spoke.

"Commandery Princess, we could throw that monster into a well, put a few hundred pounds of heavy stones on it, and let it starve to death there," Nian Xia immediately suggested.

"And we can fill the well with water, and let it drown in there..."

Laughter gradually began to fill the room, and the conversation clearly reached Yin He’s ears.

Nanny Yun, murmuring as she cleaned up the broken pieces of the tea set, looked up just in time to see Yin He entering Qishun Building; she was anxious yet didn’t dare to shout loudly, and quickly followed him in.

"You can have your revenge now," Yin He said earnestly, causing the previously laughing people to pause, turning their odd glances towards the entering Yin He.

Nian Ru frowned, who allowed him to come in?

She had no inclination to deal with this person today, though he had saved her, he had presented her with a century’s dilemma.

"I said, I can help you take revenge now, by killing that monster that hurt you," Yin He said earnestly. He heard them talking about the monster, and since it hurt her, it surely deserved to die.