Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 202 Second Update

Chapter 202: Chapter 202 Second Update

"Old Madam," Eldest Madam Zong immediately dropped the whip, filled with regret. "Old Madam, how did you get here?"

Who had spread the news? The people around her wouldn’t have, but in Yunqian’s courtyard, there were Old Madam’s people. Eldest Madam Zong felt both regret and urgency.

"Were you going to beat him to death?" Old Madam thought that she could not faint now. If she fainted, what would happen to her grandson? She forced herself to stand steady with the help of her female servant. "After all, he is your son. What kind of monstrous crime has he committed that you would strike him so mercilessly?"

Old Madam didn’t wait for Eldest Madam Zong to respond and had already rushed to Yunqian who was on the ground.

"My poor grandson, speak up, what mistake have you made to anger your mother so?"

"Old Madam, please get up—" Eldest Madam Zong was worried and anxious. If Old Madam found out about this issue, she wouldn’t be able to withstand the shock and something terrible might happen. What then?

"Grandmother, it is my fault. Mother’s reprimand is justified," Yunqian spoke.

"What are you waiting for? Summon the physician immediately, help your master up," Old Lady Zong didn’t want to hear any of it. What mistakes has her grandson made? It all comes down to the matter of slipping away this afternoon. How could she, after a few words, vent her anger on Yunqian?

"Old Madam, please stand up before we speak," Eldest Madam Zong went to help her, but Old Madam swept her hand away and began to get up slowly with the help of her maid and Yunqian.

At that moment, Gu Dao and Xi Feng finally found their opportunity to act, hurrying to help their Princely Heir. The physician wasn’t even needed to be called; the mansion had one ready, and someone had already gone to fetch him. The servants in the Eldest Madam’s quarters were quicker than theirs.

"Grandmother, please go back first. It is my lack of filial piety that you had to make this trip so late at night," Yunqian said, only then feeling the pain radiating from his back, but this was not to say there wasn’t a turning point in the situation. Gu Dao’s quick thinking in seeking help was evident.

"My dear grandson, what happened?"

"Grandson has someone he admires..."

"Stop, if you bring this up again—"

Old Madam was initially stunned. What, he has someone he admires? Isn’t that a good thing? She heard Eldest Madam Zong suddenly interrupt Yunqian harshly.

What, this person is not to the liking of the Eldest Madam? But Old Madam wasn’t foolish. Perhaps this woman’s status wasn’t high, but what of that? After so many years, Yunqian had no one beside him who truly cared. Even if her status wasn’t high, what was wrong with keeping her in the household? Her grandson didn’t need to rely on reputation to secure an official position.

"What kind of person is she? Speak up, and your grandmother will decide for you." Old Madam immediately had a plan in mind. She thought so. They were all from the Zong Sheng Aristocratic Family, Madams of the Duke, but their vision just never improved, no wonder they looked down upon others usually.

Eldest Madam Zong was immediately alarmed and cast a warning look at Yunqian.

Yunqian didn’t look at his mother. This issue had to be resolved eventually, and it was better to face the pain sooner rather than later.

"Grandmother, I wish to request Princess Chao Ren’s hand in marriage as the Crown Prince’s wife."

Eldest Madam Zong’s body went limp, and she immediately collapsed.

"Good—", Old Madam’s word of approval was not yet fully spoken when she abruptly stared blankly at Yunqian in front of her, "Which Commandery Princess?"

This Commandery Princess must be of suitable age, not just any from the Nanan Aristocratic Family. How could there be another princess so unfamiliar?

At that moment, Old Madam knew to direct her gaze towards her daughter-in-law, Which Commandery Princess?

Eldest Madam Zong wanted to speak but stopped herself, daring not to open her mouth. She had long wished she had finished off the boy when she had the chance, for he still dared to speak nonsense.

"Grandmother, it’s Prince Duan’s daughter, Princess Chao Ren," Zong Yunqian firmly spoke, not giving his mother a chance to gloss over the subject.

Old Lady Zong, who had until then worn a kind and benevolent expression, suddenly stiffened, and then looked towards Zong Yunqian. What had her grandson just said?

Prince Duan? Then Zheng Bo surely...

Old Lady Zong’s body swayed, nearly falling off her chair. Zong Yunqian immediately caught his grandmother, not giving her the chance to faint.

"Grandmother, I am destined to be with Princess Chao Ren, and I fell in love with her at first sight..."

"You, stop talking..." Old Lady Zong suddenly extended her hand, her face no longer calm and kindly as before, but deepened by a breath, and her gaze peering out from wrinkled eyelids, as if trying to see through Zong Yunqian’s thoughts.

At that moment, she finally understood why Eldest Madam Zong was so angry.

"I can agree to anything else, grandson, but not this Commandery Princess. With such a person in our home, it would be utter chaos."

Old Lady Zong gave a cold snort. That Prince Duan was very calculating.

"Grandmother, then I beseech you to allow your grandson to remain unmarried for life, residing forever in Qiandao Temple," Zong Yunqian immediately spoke with determined tone, leaving Old Lady Zong at a loss to know whether her grandson was truly bewitched by that Commandery Princess or using this as a means to achieve his own ends.

"Old Madam, don’t hurry, I think giving him another beating might make him learn his lesson, it’s all my fault usually..." Eldest Madam Zong immediately forgot what she was about to say as Old Lady Zong glanced at her.

"Wanshi, Quanhe—" Old Lady Zong suddenly spoke, her tone cold and decisive, her gaze sharp.

Immediately from the crowd, two men dressed like household servants, but with a very unique demeanor, the attendants, came forward.

"Old Madam." The two immediately knelt before Old Lady Zong.

"From today onward, you are to watch over the Princely Heir’s courtyard. Let no cats or dogs enter, and do not allow anyone to leave. Tomorrow, I myself will go to the Nanan Aristocratic Family to propose marriage."

"Grandmother, listen to me—" Zong Yunqian only now realized that the situation was not as simple as he had imagined. As he tried to speak again, Old Lady Zong no longer gave him the chance, walking away with her entourage.

Eldest Madam Zong immediately followed her, reassured by Old Lady Zong’s words. Otherwise, if this situation were to leak out, how could she face others?

"Princely Heir, Princely Heir—" The physician had arrived, and Gu Dao and Xi Feng helped Zong Yunqian up. The physician was perspiring profusely and, disregarding his own sweat, hurried to examine the wound.

Zong Yunqian kept silent, contemplating seriously until now. He realized that he had already embarked on this path, with absolutely no way back. If he did not seize the initiative first, he might never have a chance to recover.

"Princely Heir, you should at least rest a bit," Gu Dao and Xi Feng said sadly, for they too had seen that the Princely Heir had no intention of marrying. However, with this turmoil, the Old Madam was set to personally propose marriage the next day.

Zong Yunqian suddenly turned, grasping Gu Dao’s arm tightly.

"Gu Dao, Xi Feng, you two have been my brothers for many years. Do you dare follow your master in doing something reckless?" Zong Yunqian asked with a firm tone, looking intensely at Gu Dao and Xi Feng.

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