Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 254 Second Update

Chapter 254: Chapter 254 Second Update

Xing Yu did not fail to see Gu Dao’s intent to retreat, but the situation was urgent. Over here, Heir Zong was already in dire straits, facing two adversaries alone.

"Don’t you care about your Family Head-" Xing Yu hadn’t finished speaking when Gu Dao, startled, had no chance to react. He was sent flying like a rock. Zong Yunqian only felt a gust of wind behind his head, and before he could turn around, a dark shadow had already crashed straight towards Song Gao and Song Yuan.

Fortunately, Song Gao and Song Yuan were somewhat prepared. They leaped aside in a quick step as Gu Dao crashed straight into three trees with loud thuds. Zong Yunqian’s face turned ashen. Xing Yu could no longer care for others, seizing the chance to make an escape next time; he could only throw Yin He out.

Song Gao and Song Yuan almost forgot about this ancestor who relied solely on brute strength and lacked any sense of reason.

Pretending to flash his sword at Xing Yu, who had no time to engage in battle and hurriedly fled. The two immediately headed towards Zong Yunqian’s direction.

"Aren’t you leaving yet-" Zheng Nianru still coveted what was within reach, for now, Zong Yunqian was her best option.

Zong Yunqian didn’t listen at all and ran straight towards his attendant, helping Gu Dao up, casting a complex look at Xing Yu.

"Princely Heir, hurry and leave." Gu Dao’s mind was still clear; it was indeed an excellent opportunity to slip away.

Zong Yunqian stood by Gu Dao’s side.

"I am your master. Naturally, there is no reason for me to flee." Zong Yunqian watched Song Gao and Song Yuan coldly. If he hadn’t realized by now that these men were targeting them, he would be a fool.

"Foolish-" Seeing this, Zheng Nianru’s eyes gradually grew cold. To think he would jeopardize his own life for a servant.

Xing Yu and Nanny Yun nodded in agreement.

"Let’s go-" Zheng Nianru no longer cared to intervene. The opportunity was lost, and it was beyond her control. She could hardly stand here and welcome death.

The two "bandits" from the side, attempting to rise, lay down again immediately. Zheng Nianru, with Xing Yu and the others, quickly escaped, and only then did they slowly get up.

Yin He stayed still, pleased with this outcome. He even worried that these four might not be able to kill Zong Yunqian. Moreover, he could tell that Zong Yunqian was capable of much more. As he approached, a tremendous energy emanated from his body, and it was almost as strong as his, so his intervention would certainly expose him.

Yin He was not afraid of trouble but was rather annoyed by Master Huo Yi, who was exceedingly troublesome.

As Song Gao and Song Yuan charged halfway, they suddenly sensed something amiss. Zong Yunqian hadn’t moved and showed no hint of fear. Song Gao and Song Yuan, experienced fighters, immediately realized something was wrong. Without needing to remind each other, they both burst backward but were still a step too late.

Zong Yuanqian’s cold voice then rang out.

"I did not wish to resort to killing, yet you overstep your bounds-" Before he finished speaking, a malevolent wind carrying a rose-pink light shot directly at Song Gao and Song Yuan.

Although Song Gao and Song Yuan did not know what it was, they were terrified and retreated several meters. Still, their bodies got covered in a bit of the powder, instantly ruining the clothes on their elbows, followed by visible rotting of the exposed skin.

"Retreat-" Song Yuan shouted. The two men who were rushing forward immediately helped the wounded Song Gao and rapidly retreated, falling off the cliff. Where the rose-pink light passed, the earth visibly turned brown, vegetation instantly withered, and the soil turned black, as if something was churning within the mud.

At this moment, Gu Dao and Xi Feng had gathered behind their Princely Heir, their faces showing terror as they witnessed everything. Although it was not the first time they had seen their Princely Heir use this spell, it had been years since he had last acted, and the sight was still terrifying.

"Princely Heir-" Gu Dao spoke first, looking towards the direction down the mountain. Although they had let this gang escape, what if they encountered Commandery Princess Chao Ren again?

Although Xing Yu’s strength had astonished them just now, Gu Dao also observed that Xing Yu possessed merely brute strength and had not fully mastered even basic techniques. Facing these few would be troublesome.

"Xi Feng, what do you think?" Zong Yunqian suddenly turned to Xi Feng.

"Princely Heir, these people should be from the same group that invaded your garden that day." Xi Feng spoke, as it had been he who had given chase that day, and just now, the silhouette of two of them fleeing looked very familiar.

Zong Yunqian slightly furrowed his brow, it seemed he had guessed right, their target was him.

"Princely Heir, about the Commandery Princesses—" After all, it was the Princely Heir who had taken the Commandery Princesses out, and it would not be easy to explain upon their return.

"Let’s catch up first—" Zong Yunqian retracted his thoughts and the three of them immediately chased down the mountain path.

Zheng Nianru and the others had not gone far, currently fleeing in disarray, with Xing Yu being the first to turn around and see the three, then stopping in surprise.

Zheng Nianru could walk no further, but seeing no pursuers behind, she finally let down her guard.

"Commandery Princess, it is not safe to linger here; you have been frightened," said Zong Yunqian.

Zheng Nianru shook her head; at this moment, what was the use of speaking these words? If she had known it would be like this, she would never have come out, even if it meant death.

"Please, Princely Heir, take our Commandery Princess back first," Nanny Yun’s heart was in turmoil. This marriage was likely doomed—the encounter with such an event as soon as they stepped out called for a divination upon their return.

Yin He coldly glanced at the three of them, her aura could suffocate someone to death; those useless ones hadn’t been of any help, failing to even detain them for a moment, no different than rubbish.

"Commandery Princess, please—" Zong Yunqian did not dare delay; the adversaries had targeted him and there might still be an ambush.

...

In the Crown Prince’s Mansion, it was like ants on a hot pan. The Crown Prince had woken up quite early; in fact, Zheng Congyuan had already awakened the moment he fell.

Housekeeper He wiped the corner of his eye with his sleeve, looking at Qi Ling.

"Your Highness, why won’t you let us call the Imperial Physician? And why is that?" Seeing His Highness’s pale face, although Qi Zhu had supported him in time, his arm had still heavily hit the corner of the desk, now showing a dark bruise, but that wasn’t the most important issue. The most important thing was, the Crown Prince’s face was still pale, clearly in bad shape.

Zheng Congyuan picked up a document from the desk, about to take up a pen, when a sharp pain in his left chest struck, instantly turning his face pale and causing sweat to bead on his forehead. Qi Ling immediately put down his teacup, looking concerned.

"Your Highness, perhaps we should call the Imperial Physician—"

"No need—" Zheng Congyuan straightened up the next moment, that instant of pain was like being cruelly slashed with a knife, and any slight recall of it brought the sensation rushing back.

Qi Ling stopped, hesitated to speak, but could only helplessly retreat.

Qi Ling went straight to find Housekeeper He, and upon seeing him shake his head, knew this situation was definitely not sustainable.

"Has the Commandery Princess returned yet?" Housekeeper He asked anxiously, by this time, only the Commandery Princess could convince His Highness to see the Imperial Physician.

"I’m afraid this time it won’t be possible," Qi Ling felt as if his heart had turned to ash, this time was different from before.

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