Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 221: One More Update

Chapter 221: Chapter 221: One More Update

"Prince—" The following Servant was a Coachman from the Prince’s Mansion, who immediately screamed shrilly, and his legs gave way, already collapsing on the ground.

Zheng Boding instantly saw the black monster, observing Zong Yunqian’s figure dancing in the air, golden sands transforming into eerie talismans mid-air, while the shadow emitted furious roars like a beast trapped in combat.

The next moment, Zheng Boding could no longer stand, seeing Zheng Nianru trembling behind the Loyal Warriors of the Wen Family, he could no longer care about anything else and immediately rushed over.

"Boom—" A gold light suddenly burst forth like flame’s brilliance mid-air, as Zong Yunqian together with Gu Dao and Xi Feng swiftly charged towards the black shadow monster.

"Bang—" The black shadow monster, like a bird struck down in mid-air, plummeted straight to the ground, creating a huge noise, and its body even split into two pieces.

Lu Hu’s men watched this bizarre scene unfold before them, yet no one dared to step forward.

Prince Duan had already rushed to Zheng Nianru’s side, barely catching his breath, and immediately started pulling Zheng Nianru to leave.

"Come with me." Prince Duan’s heart was in his throat, this dangerous place, and that lad Fu Gong had actually brought Nianru here.

"Father—" Zheng Nianru said she wasn’t afraid would be a lie, she feared death, fearing even more to die in such a ghastly manner.

"Imperial Uncle, we can’t leave now, there might be more monsters outside," Zheng Haoyuan, pale-faced, but still thinking clearly, quickly grabbed onto Zheng Boding and shook his head urgently.

Upon hearing this, Prince Duan instantly grew scared.

"What is this thing?" Prince Duan didn’t bring up leaving anymore, but instead, he pulled his own daughter behind him.

Zheng Haoyuan shook his head, and also followed Zheng Nianru, trying to hide behind Zheng Boding who promptly pulled him out, chastising, "What are you hiding for, do you or do you not resemble a man?"

"Heir Zong, what is this thing?" Lu Hu glanced sideways at the guard, who stepped forward, bowed to Zong Yunqian, and then asked.

"This being is a Mage who suffered backlash from cultivating evil Mystical Arts and comes from Beiyu," Zong Yunqian did not conceal it and spoke truthfully, his gaze drifting towards Prince Duan.

Could the Fourth Prince be here? Princess Chao Ren as well?

Zong Yunqian did not ponder why these people were here at this time, but instead, stepped forward directly toward Prince Duan.

"Prince Duan—" Zong Yunqian bowed, and having finished examining the monster on the ground, Gu Dao and Xi Feng also stepped forward, following their Heir by bowing.

Seeing the current situation, Zheng Boding realized Zong Yunqian had timely handled the monster and saved Zheng Nianru, hence despite wanting to react, he found no reason to do so.

"Heir Zong, why are you here?" Prince Duan’s voice softened slightly, the recent performance of Heir Zong elevating his regard for him.

At this moment, Zheng Haoyuan squeezed out from behind Prince Duan, looking up to Zong Yunqian in sheer admiration.

"Heir Zong, that move earlier was truly cool, you killed that monster in just a few strikes, my guards couldn’t do anything to him," Zheng Haoyuan said honestly, without feeling any shame.

Lu Hu glanced at his lord before directing his men to start cleaning up, attending to the wounded guards, and others who, despite severe injuries, were still alive.

Zong Yunqian smiled upon hearing this, glancing around.

"Fourth Prince, this creature is sinister, if you trust me, you can let Gu Dao treat your men," he said.

"That would be great, thank you," Zheng Haoyuan didn’t hesitate at all, Zong Yunqian gave Gu Dao a look, and Gu Dao immediately began to tend to the injured.

Zong Yunqian spoke again.

"Prince Duan, I have been following this monster for days, and today, when it suddenly appeared, I followed it here, thankfully arriving in time to prevent greater harm," he explained.

Zong Yunqian did not look at Zheng Nianru, and at this moment, Prince Duan did not seem to welcome Zheng Nianru to come out and meet either. Could it be that Prince Duan disagreed, or that the Commandery Princess had not persuaded Prince Duan?

"So it is, this Prince thanks the Princely Heir for his efforts this time, but I wonder, is the monster no more?"

As Prince Duan was speaking, suddenly another burst of footsteps was heard outside the door. The guard who entered hurriedly was startled upon seeing the dead monster on the floor. Then, Ju Nanyi quickly walked in from the main entrance.

"Prince Duan, Fourth Prince, Princely Heir—" Ju Nanyi glanced at the black shadowy monster on the ground, and the surprise in his eyes quickly disappeared as he swiftly approached Prince Duan. Though full of doubts, he did not ask any questions.

"Lord Ju, how did you barge in here with your men?" Zheng Haoyuan interjected first; after all, this was his place.

"Fourth Prince, the office I lead happened to be patrolling nearby, and we rushed over upon hearing the sound of a fight," Ju Nanyi said calmly, and although such an excuse seemed too coincidental to be believable, Ju Nanyi appeared composed as if it were all true.

Zheng Haoyuan visibly paused, seemingly finding no reason to refute even though he could have.

"Heir Zong, this creature..." Ju Nanyi spoke first, looking at the creature now dead behind him, he asked.

"Yes, I have been following this creature for a long time and have finally dealt with it today."

Ju Nanyi did not respond upon hearing that.

"Since we should not stay here long and it’s already been dealt with, this Prince will take his leave with his men."

"Your Highness, I will escort my cousin..." Zheng Haoyuan immediately spoke up, but stopped mid-sentence, daunted by Prince Duan’s stern look and quickly put on a forced smile.

"Please, Your Highness—" Zong Yunqian immediately responded, stepping back to give space, very respectfully.

"Prince Duan, if you please—" Ju Nanyi also stepped back, bowing to clear the way.

Prince Duan glanced at Zheng Nianru, pulling his people along without giving Zheng Nianru a chance to speak.

"Ah—" Zheng Haoyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, stealing a glance at Prince Duan who was now far away, "Hurry up, let’s get ready to go as well."

"Yes—" Lu Hu immediately responded, except for the three dead guards, the rest were saved by the efforts on Gu Dao.

Zheng Haoyuan suddenly remembered The Savage, who had blocked an attack for him at the last moment, and Gu Dao had checked The Savage’s back and found no severe issues.

"Take him back to the palace too," Zheng Haoyuan thought for a moment and then suddenly said.

Lu Hu hesitated, wanting to advise against it but not daring to, and could only gesture for his men to carry The Savage onto the carriage.

When the people had almost all left, Zong Yunqian then turned to look at Ju Nanyi and glanced at the group he had brought with him. Others might not see any difference between these guards and the ordinary ones, but he saw it in an instant.

"Lord Ju, these equipment are from over a decade ago and are probably redundant now. However, you needn’t worry too much, I’ve been following that creature for many days, and here in Nanzheng, it has no other accomplices. You can be assured," he said.

"What the Princely Heir says is true," Ju Nanyi responded quietly.

"Then, I take my leave—" Although Zong Yunqian knew that Ju Nanyi was the Crown Prince’s man, given his standing, he did not need to please anyone. With a slight nod, he left with his men.

In the yard, only the people brought by Ju Nanyi remained, now looking perplexedly at him.

"My lord—"

"Drag it away," Ju Nanyi looked at the black shadowy monster on the ground, his expression impassive.

The guards behind him looked at their lord with a complex expression, wondering why he said nothing, allowing Heir Zong to belittle them even though they had just killed one. And before entering the yard, why had their lord asked them to put away their weapons?

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