Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 218 Second Update

Chapter 218: Chapter 218 Second Update

A moment later, Lin Sheng hurried back, more rushed this time, while Fu Dong was waiting at the courtyard gate.

"It won’t do, the Prince insists on seeing the Commandery Princess no matter what, Sister Fu Dong, think of a way, how can we notify the Commandery Princess so that she can rush back immediately."

"Lin Sheng, what on earth has happened?" Seeing Lin Sheng this way, Fu Dong also became anxious, "But, as of now, only I am left in Qishun Building. Nanny Yun and Xing Yu went to fetch the birthday embroidery for Her Majesty the Empress Dowager. The eunuchs from the outer courts can’t get out, what can we do?"

"Then Sister, do you know where the Commandery Princess has gone?" Lin Sheng asked.

"She has gone to the Wen Family’s villa at the foot of Qisu Mountain, you..." Before Fu Dong could finish her words, Lin Sheng had already turned and run away.

"The Wen Family, why did she go to the Wen Family..." Upon hearing this, Prince Duan was suddenly overtaken by anger again.

"Prince, don’t worry, the servant has found out clearly, that place is now the Fourth Prince’s, who took the Commandery Princess there, probably just to escape the summer heat..."

"Escape the summer heat, escape the summer heat—how ridiculous—" Prince Duan wanted to curse, but no one was there to hear, "Mount your horses, go directly—"

Lin Sheng was stunned, go where?

"To that place of the Wen Family."

Upon hearing this, Lin Sheng questioned, still go? Seeing that the Prince was furious, he dared not persuade further and could only toughen up and drive the carriage away.

...

Zheng Haoyuan, through the cage, personally went to unlock the chains on The Savage’s hands, the guards did not dare to stray too far, and Lu Hu’s hand was already on the hilt of his sword, ready to draw it at any time.

Standing under the shade of trees, Zheng Nianru watched Zheng Haoyuan’s actions from a distance. Although there was no direct sunlight and even a slight coolness in the shade, Zheng Nianru still held a mountain and river Kesi Silk fan in her hand, resting it against her forehead to shield the glaring light.

Eunuch Cang Er couldn’t get past, the cage was placed at the exit of a dungeon, only wide enough to accommodate that one cage, the stairs in front could only fit Zheng Haoyuan and three or four guards standing behind him.

"Commandery Princess, please have a seat," Eunuch Cang Er attentively poured water.

Under the tree shade, a flat rock, about half a person’s height above the ground, was covered with a thick blanket, on which a narrow table and two cool beds were placed. Sitting on the cool bed, Zheng Nianru could clearly see the appearance of The Savage in the cage.

The Savage looked dazed, not afraid of the heat, and not even angry. Upon seeing Zheng Haoyuan, he even seemed somewhat affectionate.

"Cousin, look—" Zheng Haoyuan excitedly shouted, The Savage carefully took half a watermelon from Zheng Haoyuan’s hand, immediately devouring it ravenously, even swallowing the seeds.

Zheng Nianru nodded in response with some interest and beckoned towards Zheng Haoyuan.

Zheng Haoyuan immediately ran over, leaping onto the stone.

"Cousin, how’s my training?" Eunuch Cang Er immediately came forward to wipe the sweat from his young master and offered him fruits, but Zheng Haoyuan, oblivious to the melons, pushed them away.

"It’s very entertaining, let him out, have him come under the shade." Zheng Nianru did not want to go over there as it would be sunny and dirty.

Zheng Haoyuan was stunned upon hearing this, seeing that Zheng Nianru showed not a trace of fear, her gaze somewhat mesmerized. He had even brought a few maids to watch The Savage, fearing it might frighten his cousin. Yet now, Zheng Haoyuan realized that his cousin was not only unafraid but even more daring than he was.

So, he thought, that’s why cousin is cousin, irreplaceable in his heart, because cousin is truly one of a kind, irreplaceable by anyone.

The guards were stunned upon hearing those words, about to speak out, only to see their Fourth Prince excitedly nodding, devilishly thinking, this Commandery Princess seemed even odder than their prince.

"Commandery Princess, The Savage has not been tamed after all..." Eunuch Cang Er was somewhat afraid.

"What is there to fear with so many people here? Are we really afraid of one savage?" Zheng Nianru fanned herself, feeling somewhat pleased. It had been a long time since anyone shared her interests. She had initially liked these things as well.

The guards dared not neglect their duties any further. Zheng Haoyuan insisted on personally unlocking the iron cage. Instantly, the guards on the walls fully drew their bows, aiming their crossbows at The Savage within the cage.

The Savage, however, was dumbfounded, staring at the open iron cage, not coming out immediately. It was only when Zheng Haoyuan slowly waved at The Savage that it cautiously took a step forward, then another step, and was able to stand up straight. It looked around somewhat blankly at the artificial mountains, trees, pavilions, and buildings around it—recognizing only the trees. The soil on the ground was also different from what it knew.

"Here you go—" Zheng Haoyuan then threw a slice of watermelon, which The Savage caught and immediately began to eat. After a moment, it just stared blankly at Zheng Haoyuan.

"Walk—" Zheng Haoyuan spoke, and The Savage instantly perked up and walked forward, a command it was familiar with, having been trained countless times.

"Stop—" The Savage immediately halted. Zheng Haoyuan smiled proudly, looking at The Savage who, in his understanding, seemed to regard this young man as the master here.

Zheng Haoyuan immediately climbed onto a rock, standing beside Zheng Nianru.

"Cousin, how is it?"

"What is its strength like?" Zheng Nianru grew interested, feeling there was much more to be developed.

Zheng Haoyuan immediately signaled a guard with his eyes. The guard promptly brought over a stone block weighing about two hundred pounds and placed it in front of The Savage.

The Savage knew this drill too, immediately squatting down and lifting the stone block.

"Good—" Zheng Haoyuan immediately cheered loudly, and The Savage knew to put the stone down next. It then cautiously approached the stone, eyeing the table laden with colorful and fragrant fruits keenly.

"Reward for you—" Zheng Haoyuan joyously threw a Golden Melon, which The Savage caught and began to bite into without hesitation; it tasted good indeed.

Zheng Nianru stood up, eager to try something. In Zheng Haoyuan’s expectant expression, she touched The Savage’s tangled long hair. The Savage meekly let Zheng Nianru stroke it without resisting.

Zheng Haoyuan’s eyes showed a look of surprise. He copied Zheng Nianru’s actions and touched The Savage.

"Besides food, we need to let him know that being touched like this is also a reward." Zheng Haoyuan nodded firmly.

"Cousin, do you want to see someone riding a horse?" Zheng Haoyuan turned and asked, the first time he had heard about The Savage was from his cousin’s description.

Zheng Nianru smiled and nodded her head. Naturally, The Savage possessed both the intelligence of a human and the strength of an animal, making it the most suitable candidate.

Zheng Haoyuan gestured, and The Savage immediately came closer by a few steps, seemingly understanding what Zheng Haoyuan was about to do next.

...

Outside Qisu Mountain, three figures rapidly moved through the jungle, running continuously for a kilometer before stopping.

"Princely Heir, did we follow the wrong direction?" Gu Dao gasped for breath. They had followed from the Imperial City all the way here, but suddenly lost track of the beast.

Zong Yunqian glanced around quickly, formed a unique Hand Gesture Talisman mid-air with his hand, and rapidly recited a spell. Then, with a resolute look, he pointed forward.

"Over there—" The three of them sprinted off furiously again.