Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 188 Second Update

Chapter 188: Chapter 188 Second Update

Nanny Yun carefully and personally dried Zheng Nianru’s still-wet long hair. The Fourth Prince had returned, and the sky gradually darkened. Envoy’s from Prince Duan’s residence had come twice and had already left, but today’s affairs were far from over.

Xue Liu, who she found an excuse to send out as well, Nanny Yun still didn’t speak up. With Nian Xia aside, Nanny Yun thought it wasn’t a big issue. Now that Nian Xia had grown up, she would be the Commandery Princess’s right-hand woman in the future, so it wouldn’t hurt to let her listen.

Zheng Nianru put down the mirror in her hand, the marks on her neck were very apparent. If it had been before, she would definitely want Zheng Congyuan to see them and then whimperingly demand Zheng Congyuan take revenge for her.

But now, Zheng Nianru didn’t think this way anymore. Sometimes, it’s better to retreat and trade the other party’s guilt for more benefits. Zheng Nianru felt a little dazed, as her previous life and this one were somewhat jumbled together.

But should she really take action against Zheng Tianxin?

"Nanny Yun, just speak if there’s something," Zheng Nianru said, her head ached from Nanny Yun shaking it. After many years of not doing these servant’s tasks, naturally, drying hair was not something she could do comfortably for Zheng Nianru.

Nanny Yun immediately knelt down, adjusting Zheng Nianru’s slipping collar back into place.

"Commandery Princess, you have intentions for Heir Zong?" Having heard from Fu Dong, compared to his trembling words, Nanny Yun didn’t think the same.

She carefully understood the character of Zong Yunqian from Fu Dong; the only scion of the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family with backing from Qiandao Temple. Such a man’s appearance meant for the Commandery Princess...

Zheng Nianru turned and looked at Nanny Yun, nodding her head.

"I just don’t know if the teachings from Nanny Yun will work." Zheng Nianru knew they would work. Throughout her future days, she was always successful, let alone against a young and inexperienced Zong Yunqian.

Zheng Nianru knew Zong Yunqian’s name. When Qiandao Temple was almost completely destroyed by Ju Nanyi, the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family stepped in and safeguarded Zong Yunqian with their loyalty. However, after that, Zong Yunqian spent his days drowning sorrows in wine, gradually becoming one of the most notorious fops in Zheng Capital. The Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family slowly became a mere shell.

But the current Zong Yunqian was different; he was an excellent target. With the Qiandao Temple’s backing, Zheng Nianru could easily leave the palace, and the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family’s status was enough to ensure her safety for a lifetime.

Yet, such a matter was difficult. The Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family was the most prestigious aristocratic family in Nanzheng State. Would they accept a person of the Commandery Princess’s status?

Yet, Nanny Yun also knew such an opportunity was not always available.

"Commandery Princess, be patient, and it will be effective. However, things with the Crown Prince should be settled," Nanny Yun said slowly, a great aristocratic family like that would surely have their own informants, and even by the Crown Prince’s side, they would not necessarily lack them.

Nian Xia glanced at Nanny Yun. Although she didn’t understand who Heir Zong was, Nanny Yun’s current words seemed a bit jarring to her.

Is the Crown Prince not good? Doesn’t the Crown Prince treat the Commandery Princess well? Moreover, it’s clear that the Commandery Princess likes the Crown Prince.

Xue Liu took Nian Xia’s place to go eat, and after Nian Xia ate, Nanny Yun called her to fetch the wooden box for carrying dishes. Nian Xia put down the items heavily and took off.

Nanny Yun was startled.

"You little hoof, where do you think you’re going?" Nanny Yun immediately pointed at Nian Xia. The world turned upside down, could she not even direct her in her tasks?

Nian Xia dared not stop, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t be upset. Pouting, she didn’t even look at Nanny Yun.

Nanny Yun looked at Nian Xia with suspicion. What craziness had gotten into this little hoof all of a sudden? Then it slowly dawned on her.

"I know what you’re thinking. You better drop that idea early. We can’t afford to provoke the Crown Prince," Nanny Yun’s voice dropped a notch, her heart somewhat understood. How could she not see Nian Xia’s feelings for Qi Ling?

If the Commandery Princess ceased interactions with the Crown Prince, then Nian Xia would naturally have nothing to do with Qi Ling anymore, which was why she said these things in front of Nian Xia.

"Wasn’t it also you who had Commandery Princess seek out His Highness back then?" Nian Xia said breathlessly, her mockery tinged with resentment. If it was alright then, why isn’t it alright now?

Nanny Yun became anxious and lightly slapped Nian Xia on the head.

"What was the situation back then, and what is it now? Back then, we couldn’t get enough to eat or clothes to keep us warm in Qishun Building, and I could endure all that as long as the Commandery Princess could survive in Qishun Building. But what about later? The dead Jin Liu, Si Yun, have you forgotten them? Yes, you were too young at that time, perhaps you don’t remember.

But could we have continued to live?

Did that old witch in Xingqing Hall give us a way out?

Even the rotten food was gone; it was clear she wanted to starve us to death. Have you forgotten how I led you all over the garden searching for field mice, for vegetable roots, stealing leftover food dumped by the Imperial Kitchen? Our lives were even worse than those little courtesans in the Art House. Seeing that Prince Duan was about to perish, that old witch took the opportunity to want us dead.

If we hadn’t met the Crown Prince, where would the Commandery Princess be now? My only thought was to survive, to honor her deceased mother."

Nian Xia felt at a loss, wanting to comfort Nanny Yun but not knowing what to say.

"Don’t you know that the Crown Prince is the Commandery Princess’s relative? Don’t you know that in the end this will lead to nothing? Haven’t you also been trying hard to keep the Commandery Princess from taking things seriously, that’s why you had her go seek out that what-do-you-call-it, Hostage? Who would have thought that he could not be relied upon either?"

"Nanny, I was wrong, I just feel that he might also be unreliable," Nian Xia said, looking down.

Nanny Yun sighed, looking at Nian Xia.

"Nian Xia, all of you grew up under my care, and I wish for you to find good placements," Nanny Yun said as she patted Nian Xia’s head. "But if it’s Heir Zong, you and Qi Ling don’t stand a chance."

"I naturally follow the Commandery Princess," Nian Xia said, her voice firm as she bowed her head.

"The Crown Prince is not a suitable match for the Commandery Princess; there will be no good ending. It’s better to sever the tie now while it’s still possible."

"But Nanny, Heir Zong might not necessarily be a good match either," Nian Xia said with a touch of sorrow. He was a stranger she had never met, and the Commandery Princess had such a status.

Once again, Nanny Yun sighed, feeling a mix of sadness and helplessness.

"How can we know unless we try? Let’s leave it to fate." Nanny Yun wasn’t afraid of retribution; she should have been long dead. If it weren’t for Lady Yu’s child, she would have died long ago.

She just couldn’t stand by and watch the Commandery Princess get deeper into trouble each day. As an outsider, she saw everything more clearly than anyone else, but fortunately, the Commandery Princess had woken up in time.

"Nanny Yun, Nian Xia, are you here?" Qi Zhu suddenly burst in, unaware of the awkward atmosphere.

Nanny Yun immediately stood up to greet her.

"Why have you come so late?"

Qi Zhu glanced back in the direction of the main hall.

"His Highness is still worried, so he came to check," Qi Zhu said as if it were perfectly normal. After such a big event today, how could His Highness not come to see?

"Nanny Yun, don’t just stand there, at least pour me a cup of tea. By the way, how are Fu Dong and the others? Where’s Xing Yu? Why don’t I see her?"

"They’re all resting. Sit down and rest for a while too; I’ll go outside and check." Nanny Yun said as she poured a cup of tea for Qi Zhu, then stepped out of the room with a soft sigh.

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