Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 130 Prince Duan’s Thoughts 2

Chapter 130: Chapter 130 Prince Duan’s Thoughts 2

The sudden silence made Zheng Nianru somewhat puzzled, looking towards Prince Duan, she then noticed Yin He who had followed in. Fu Dong was somewhat anxious, she hadn’t noticed, and this kid had just followed in like that.

Seeing this, Zheng Nianru thought, well, he has come in, so at least for this period of time, this kid would be in her Qishun Building.

"Where did this one come from?" Could it be that Nanmen Yu had not only placed two people with him but also sent a person to Zheng Nianru?

Zheng Boding immediately could not sit still and was about to go check on the eunuch, but Zheng Nianru grabbed him.

"Father, it is not so, this is Fu Gong’s man," Zheng Nianru spoke out, propping her head with her hands, seriously saying so.

"Fu Gong? That kid..., Nian Ru, how many times have I told you not to get involved with these messy people?" Zheng Boding had a headache, what kind of character was that Fu Gong.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Nianru burst into laughter, her clear, ringing laugh sounded like a stone thrown into a pond, clear and spirited, rippling through the room like the surface of a lake.

Yin He was slightly stunned; he, he seemed to be seeing the Commandery Princess laugh for the first time, that laughter, it was like..., Yin He lowered his head, a vague memory, that familiar feeling came flooding back.

However, he had also asked Xing Yu about the people of Qishun Building, Xing Yu treated him the best, how he ended up in the Qishun Building.

Xing Yu said, it was she who had saved him, and because Noble Consort Wen relentlessly pursued, she could only send him outside the palace.

Yin He remembered, but did not believe, he did not believe that it was his first time meeting the Commandery Princess, when Xing Yu spoke, her eyes were bright but flickering, not entirely trustworthy.

"Father, that is your nephew, my cousin," not some messy person.

"What did he give you an eunuch for?" Noble Consort Wen’s son, your legitimate cousin is the Crown Prince.

Yin He felt awkward, and dared not speak, that was Prince Duan, the Commandery Princess’s very own father, who obviously did not quite like him. Yin He also did not dare to move, fearing that doing so would make the other dislike him even more.

"Because he saved your daughter," Zheng Nianru said.

Zheng Boding was taken aback, suddenly realizing the dangerousness of the word "saved," and immediately jumped up.

"What danger? Who wants to harm you?"

"Your Highness, today our Commandery Princess was picking flowers in the garden when she was bullied by two concubines, their subordinates were formidable, even Xing Yu was pushed out..." Fu Dong immediately explained, summarizing the incident very clearly.

"Is that so?" Zheng Boding’s face turned ashen, his chest beginning to heave, someone dared to bully Nian Ru, a Talented Lady actually dared to strike Nian Ru.

"Let’s go, I will go with you to see the Empress Dowager," Zheng Boding could not sit still any longer, Zheng Nianru grabbed the startled Prince Duan.

Zheng Nianru suppressed the urge to roll her eyes, all these years, Father still believed that the Empress Dowager would feel safe letting her return to Prince Duan’s Mansion, and then let them father and daughter plot some earth-shattering scheme; so, wash up and go to sleep, in the previous life when she rebelled against the throne, it was because Empress Dowager Yan Ping had provoked her, rather than being constantly anxious, she decided to just fulfill the Empress Dowager’s fears.

"Father, listen to me, it was alarming but not dangerous, and moreover, Yin He is very capable," Zheng Nianru said very seriously, "Fu Dong, isn’t that so?"

"Your Highness, Yin He is indeed formidable, even Talented Lady Jing was terrified," Fu Dong immediately agreed.

Yin He also was eager to try it right there to prove himself, and he was very willing to do so.

Zheng Boding skeptically glanced at Yin He, who didn’t seem to have much strength, not even as robust as Xing Yu. Could he really be that impressive? He didn’t look the part.

"Nian Ru, your father has been considering finding you a suitable family, as long as the person is virtuous and treats you well. What do you think?" Prince Duan withdrew his gaze; after all, it was just an eunuch, what waves could he possibly make? His decision to call Nian Ru out today had been well thought out, and now with this incident in the palace, after much thought, Prince Duan felt that the most urgent matter was to get Nian Ru out of the palace.

It would be best if she could return to Prince Duan’s Mansion, but even marriage would do; she had to be within his reach.

"Mm, father, you decide," Zheng Nianru said in a gentle voice without a hint of temper, which made Prince Duan’s heart ache. After all these years, he had wronged Nian Ru.

...

Prince Duan wasn’t just talking; over the years, he had intentionally avoided court politics and did not associate with any factions, remaining righteous, all to protect Zheng Nianru in the palace.

Now, Prince Duan did not wish to choose from among these aristocratic young men either.

Prince Duan thought that among the new candidates of the imperial examination, there must be one or two who came from humble backgrounds but were ambitious and virtuous with good temperaments. That way, Nian Ru wouldn’t suffer.

After much thinking, the only person who could help find such a candidate was Zheng Congyuan.

As the chief examiner of the imperial examination, Zheng Congyuan was the most knowledgeable about this year’s candidates, including their backgrounds.

Qi Ling’s hand trembled as he held his teacup; he glanced at Prince Duan, wondering if this was too early. The Commandery Princess had just turned thirteen. According to the customs of Nanzheng State, early marriage was not encouraged. There were many of noble status who were unmarried at fifteen or sixteen.

"Does Imperial Uncle intend to pick someone from this year’s candidates?" Zheng Congyuan couldn’t describe how he felt; a stone was sinking slowly, "I feel that the Princess’s age..."

"Ah, Fu Xun, you are unaware. I do not wish for Nian Ru to marry early either. I also want her to spend a few peaceful years in my Prince Duan’s Mansion. But within this Imperial Palace, danger lurks everywhere, and Nian Ru, being inexperienced, makes me restless. I just hope to find an ambitious and talented man who will treat each other with respect, and that would satisfy me," Prince Duan said.

This move by Prince Duan was not without deep consideration. Sons of aristocratic families had influential backgrounds; the Empress Dowager would not easily agree. For Zheng Nianru at this moment, a man without such a background was the best choice.

Qi Ling did not dare look at his lord, fearing that today’s events had made Prince Duan even more anxious. Yet why did he not say that there were already people arranged around the Commandery Princess, and if there were any dangers, they would appear in time to protect her?

Zheng Congyuan remained silent, which meant that marrying someone was just a temporary solution, and Zheng Boding just wanted to get Nian Ru out of the Imperial Palace.

Indeed, Prince Duan’s Mansion was the best choice.

"Imperial Uncle, rest assured, I will take this matter to heart and personally see to it," Zheng Congyuan said.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Boding stood up silently and patted Zheng Congyuan’s shoulder.

"I trust this matter to your highness."

"Why say such things, Imperial Uncle? We are all family; there is no need for formalities," Zheng Congyuan replied.

Qi Zhu respectfully saw the visitor out. Just as Qi Jin and Qi Yu, who had been hobbling about, were getting out of bed to exercise, they saw Qi Zhu coming back from seeing off the guest. They were about to jest when they suddenly heard the news, and instantly, they hushed their voices and sneaked back.