Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 207: One more update

Chapter 207: Chapter 207: One more update

The mysterious figure in black was not in a hurry as he walked, with each step he took, the pressure emanating from his being imperceptibly spread in all directions. Although it was broad daylight and hard to notice, as the stranger in black drew closer, Yin He increasingly detected the aura emanating from him.

In fact, from the moment the mysterious figure in black appeared, Yin He had already noticed, just like a black dog that hadn’t bathed in months, the stench was unbearable.

But Yin He didn’t plan to take this mysterious figure in black seriously, his expression so calm it was as if he hadn’t even noticed the other’s existence.

The closer the mysterious figure in black got, the more despondent he became.

They had shuttled back and forth between Nanzheng and the Northern Border dozens of times, returning without success for years. This time, he had sensed the unusual aura emanating from this youth.

However, the dark energy of the Northern Border had a direct connection to the Ghoul, dealing with the Devil’s Path. If someone was from the same path, they would be able to feel it directly.

Although this kind of aura could be concealed, the Young Master had been wandering outside for so long without the chance to learn their Ghoul Ravine’s secret techniques, so the likelihood of him hiding it was not great.

There was also a possibility that the Young Master’s abilities far exceeded his own, and if that were the case, he wouldn’t be able to detect it either—only someone of a higher level could discover it.

But the mysterious figure in black felt this was also improbable—it wasn’t out of arrogance. Having lived for fifty years and considered a top expert in Ghoul Ravine, where his presence meant no worms or grass would grow, he thought it minuscule that the Young Master, despite his strong Ghoul lineage, could surpass him in ability at such a young age without having practiced from childhood within the Ghoul.

Therefore, although the youth in front of him displayed some unique ability for a moment, in the next he could no longer catch it. It was so fleeting it almost made him doubt his own senses. Still, the mysterious figure in black didn’t want to give up too soon—whether it was countless years of futile struggle or his firm belief in his judgment not being an illusion.

Today, he was determined to test and see for himself. If it was indeed their Young Master, no one would stop him from taking the youth away. If not, then the life or death of this person was of no concern to him.

Yin He felt some irritation. This odd person was highly displeasing; not only was his aura not to Yin He’s taste, but he also kept eagerly approaching him—why? Moreover, he always liked to lurk in the shadows and spy on him, making him the most annoying person in this strange place.

The mysterious figure in black suddenly made his move, reaching out to grab the youth’s arm. The youth seemed to be startled, without any reaction, as Lan Xing averted his gaze, having anticipated this. It wasn’t Elder Can’s first time returning without success.

But in the next moment, everything around seemed to eerily halt. As the mysterious figure in black reached for the youth, the force within his body had already surged through his fingers in an instant. However, the next moment, the mysterious figure’s face changed to one of panic as he looked up. His gaze had not yet reached the youth’s face when the mysterious figure in black bizarrely froze.

Frozen solid.

Under the blazing sun, a layer of frost visibly formed on the mysterious figure in black at an astonishing pace. The frost was rapidly solidifying, and in the blink of an eye, his entire body was encased in a thick layer of ice, frozen in the pose of reaching out and squinting.

The distant sound of cicadas accentuated the summer heat, and the scene before them was filled with an eerie chill.

Yin He stepped back, the ice feeling creepy. It was so cold, that even in summer, it felt freezing.

From afar, Yan Xia was gesturing to the youth. Yin He meandered toward her slowly. From such a distance, even Lan Xing couldn’t detect anything odd—after all, the mysterious figure in black had always behaved strangely.

...

Zheng Congyuan sat inside the Princess Hall, his face cold as Jin Luo poured tea. It wasn’t that his people couldn’t find certain things; it was a matter of whether those things could be reported or brought forward.

Moreover, Zheng Congyuan’s Hidden Guard shared the same roots with Zheng Tianxin’s. If Zheng Congyuan wanted to dig up some dirt, how could he fail to find it?

However, how did Zheng Tianxin and Nian Ru come to know each other? But that wasn’t important. With Zheng Tianxin’s personality—whether she knew them or not, if she disliked them, she wouldn’t care about their well-being or misfortune.

"Brother Emperor, what brings you to visit my Princess Mansion?" Zheng Tianxin arrived slowly, her robe of sky blue silk cool as the sea, with her jet-black hair swept high up and adorned with a vermeil phoenix hairpin, sans any other ornament.

"Imperial Sister—" Zheng Congyuan stood up, gave Zheng Tianxin a formal bow, his expression cold, "I have come regarding the incident at Siyan Lake where someone fell into the water."

"Oh? Who fell into the water? I, too, was curious about it," Zheng Tianxin said with a smile, as if discussing something completely unrelated to her, and sat beside Zheng Congyuan.

"Brother Emperor, there’s something else I’m more curious about. Which miss from the Aristocratic Family has caught your fancy? Do you want your Imperial Sister to sound out the Empress Dowager and our mother for you?" Zheng Tianxin leaned in closer, asking with a curious tone.

This brother of hers was always cautious in his actions. He must have discovered something. But even so, if she had wanted to kill a mere Commandery Princess, what of it? She was only a minor Commandery Princess after all.

Zheng Congyuan stepped back, creating some distance, unwilling to let Zheng Tianxin change the subject.

"It was Prince Duan’s offspring," Zheng Congyuan said, his eyes icy, as he stated the conclusion he had already reached. There was no need to ask further.

On hearing this, Zheng Tianxin just laughed.

"I know, and I didn’t kill her, did I?" Zheng Tianxin stood up, her demeanor entirely indifferent.

Zheng Congyuan sighed. He knew this would be the outcome. Even if she truly harbored the intention to kill Nian Ru, she probably wouldn’t bother looking for an excuse. If something was displeasing to the eye, she would just strike.

"I have already forbidden your Hidden Guard from leaving the mansion. I owe Prince Duan an explanation. If you think this unfair, you are free to seek the Empress Dowager’s or our mother’s mercy," Zheng Congyuan didn’t want to dally further.

Zheng Tianxin’s face changed color, seemingly unable to believe what she had just heard. What did he mean? On what grounds could he restrict her Hidden Guard?

"Zheng Congyuan, by what right?" Zheng Tianxin got out the words, then she remembered—the highest command of the Hidden Guard had already been given to Zheng Congyuan. He had every right to do this.

Zheng Congyuan turned and left.

"Zheng Congyuan, get back here! You cozy up to Prince Duan, but what gives you the right to expect me to do the same..."

"Slap—" Zheng Tianxin furiously flung a tea saucer before her, and Jin Luo carefully stayed back, not daring to approach, as the Crown Prince had already walked far away.

However, Jin Luo dared not stay silent; if the Eldest Princess got angry, it would mean trouble for everyone below her.

Yan Xia looked anxiously from outside, glancing at Jin Luo with hesitation, wondering whether to enter and report.

"Crash—" More sounds of things being smashed echoed from the hall.

Jin Luo wanted to call the Prince Consort, but remembered there was another outside, and the Prince Consort would surely be displeased to see him.

Grinding her teeth, Jin Luo entered, trembling with trepidation.

"Princess, Young Master Yin He is waiting outside the hall."

Zheng Tianxin whirled around, her chest heaving with yet unsubsided anger.

"I will not see him—"