Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 256 Second Update

Chapter 256: Chapter 256 Second Update

At that moment, Qi Yu’s heart gradually became cold. When the Commandery Princess asked that question, she did not even stand up, her face barely showing any concern.

Qi Yu suddenly felt that one should not scrutinize human emotions too closely, as the deeper one looked, the more indifference one could unearth.

"Now that the Commandery Princess has found a good situation, naturally, you will forget our Crown Prince, and you should forget our Crown Prince," Qi Yu said coldly, preparing to rise. He finally understood why his lord preferred it this way and did not allow anyone to transmit messages.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Nianru angrily swept all the fruit in front of her to the ground, her already agitated heart growing even more restless because of Qi Yu’s words.

Was there anything in Qi Yu’s expression that she failed to see? Even though she was only thirteen or fourteen years old, she could tell. Unfeeling? Heartless? These descriptors had never applied to her. Qi Yu also had no right to stand on her territory and lecture her.

Qi Yu stopped in his tracks. He had not truly intended to leave, otherwise he would not have made the trip. But although his heart had cooled, the Crown Prince still needed to be saved. Even if it was mere pretense and an act, it didn’t matter. They were blind and could pretend not to see.

Nanny Yun, Fu Dong, and Nian Xia, who were guarding outside, were startled and wanted to sneak a peek but did not dare.

What was happening today? Why was there so much unrest? They had just been pursued, and now the Crown Prince was causing this disturbance. What exactly was going on today?

"What exactly happened to Zheng Congyuan?" Zheng Nianru quickly calmed down. Had he fainted? She could be sure that Zheng Congyuan did not have any concealed ailments. On the contrary, underneath his gentle and scholarly appearance, Zheng Congyuan possessed some physical skills, not just anyone could get close to him.

"I do not know, your highness. The Crown Prince does not allow the summoning of the Imperial Physician," Qi Yu said, his eyes reddening further. If they had even the slightest means, they would never set foot in the Qishun Building.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Nianru understood Qi Yu’s intention and immediately put on her shoes to go outside.

Nanny Yun was startled and quickly stepped aside while hurriedly asking Nian Xia to bring a cloak.

"Commandery Princess, Commandery Princess—" It was not that her heart was cold, but with the Crown Prince sick, and you not being an Imperial Physician, going there would be of no use. There will be a breaking point sooner or later. Once your heart becomes hardened, your feelings will gradually fade away.

Zheng Nianru suddenly turned back to look at Nanny Yun, who jumped at the sight of Zheng Nianru’s glare, even perceiving a bloodthirsty chill in her own princess’s eyes.

Nanny Yun did not dare to speak further, promptly following her.

Zheng Nianru passed through the deserted and dilapidated path from Xingqing Hall directly to the outside of the Crown Prince’s Mansion. It was just like every other time she had passed through, with the bitter taste of crushed grass becoming more pronounced under the gradually darkening sky.

Zheng Nianru walked too fast, too quickly to ponder why everything had changed today, why she had become the ungrateful one.

"Commandery Princess—"

"Commandery Princess—" The moment Qi Jin saw Zheng Nianru, he almost wished he could cry.

Housekeeper He was pushed away, his face still showing excitement, as he hurried to lead the way but was seized by Qi Jin’s arm.

Zheng Nianru had already stormed into the study like a gust of wind, and the fragrance instantly filled the room. She looked at Zheng Congyuan sitting in front of the desk and would not have noticed the abnormal paleness of his face if she were not so familiar with him, familiar enough to recognize each of his eyebrow hairs imprinted in her mind.

"Brother Crown Prince, what’s wrong with you?" Zheng Nianru asked, her voice carrying a slight pant from her hurried walk but deliberately softened.

Zheng Congyuan looked up hazily, only feeling a severe pain spreading from his heart to his viscera. He tried to speak, but furrowed his brow first. Zheng Nianru had already rushed over, instinctively reaching for the area over Zheng Congyuan’s heart.

She remembered that after her marriage, she had seen Zheng Congyuan touch his heart a few times unintentionally. She had thought it was a coincidence, especially since Zheng Congyuan ultimately did not die because of a heart condition.

"What are you servants even good for if you cannot promptly summon the Imperial Physician? You’re useless, now get out!" Zheng Nianru scolded as she glared at Qi Ling standing by.

Qi Ling immediately responded, for the first time finding the Commandery Princess’s scolding to be the most beautiful sound in the world.

Before Zheng Congyuan could speak, Qi Ling hurriedly exited. Zheng Congyuan had already grasped Zheng Nianru’s hand, which she had placed on her chest.

"It’s just a bit of fatigue, nothing serious," Zheng Congyuan slowly began, his voice tinged with a hint of loss and helplessness.

"How can it be nothing serious? You are the Crown Prince of Nanzheng, the most distinguished person in Nanzheng. Even losing a single hair is a big deal," Zheng Nianru said earnestly, very earnestly.

Zheng Congyuan, amused by Zheng Nianru’s serious expression, glanced outside the room.

"It’s probably just the fatigue from reviewing documents these past few days. A little rest should suffice, no need for such a fuss," said Zheng Congyuan, otherwise what else could he expect, anything else was beneath him.

"Then rest—" Zheng Nianru didn’t want to expose anything. She saw more clearly than in her previous life and understood Zheng Congyuan’s restraint.

"I’ll rest after finishing—" Despite not wanting to think about it, unable to control himself better, and appearing normal, even Qi Ling and Qi Zhu did not notice anything. But why, when she arrived, did every pore in his body seem to scream and shatter all his willpower?

He knew well that, after this, she could have...

Zheng Nianru sharply pulled the document from Zheng Congyuan’s hand, her eyes filled with anger and some incomprehensible things, after experiencing life and death, not being able to have, not being able to forget, unable to hate, and deciding felt like cutting her own flesh. Zheng Nianru, you are a failure, useless, ultimately incapable of great things.

Zheng Congyuan smiled helplessly, wanting to take it back, but seeing the red in Zheng Nianru’s eyes, his heart ached burst forth uncontrollably, and he suddenly turned pale, even his lips turned stark white.

"The Imperial Physician, where is the Imperial Physician—"

Qi Ling immediately brought in the Imperial Physician, who quickly took the pulse and administered acupuncture. In moments, Zheng Congyuan’s complexion gradually eased, and he regained his senses.

"Crown Prince, you suffer from exhaustion and emotional strain. Your Highness manages countless affairs daily; you should also take care of your health. I will prescribe a medicine for you, Your Highness must not overexert yourself, lest it leads to serious illness..." the Imperial Physician spoke cautiously, without daring to look up at the dazzling figure beside the Crown Prince.

"Understood, you may leave," Zheng Congyuan nodded, and Qi Ling immediately led the people out.

"You heard as well, I’m fine. You should go back, I’ll take care to rest," he saw that she was concerned for him, and thus, Zheng Congyuan, you must learn to be content, to...

Zheng Nianru, still unsettled, heard Zheng Congyuan’s casual tone asking her to leave. Zheng Nianru arched her eyebrows. If she hadn’t come, she would have been accused of being heartless and ungrateful. Now that she had come, yet he’s rushing her to leave, why? Making others think she’s heartless, when the most heartless one is you, Zheng Congyuan.

Zheng Congyuan put down the document, his hands lingering to feel the warmth of her shoulder, then the next moment, he questioned what the point of it all was, having no meaning at all.

"Qi Ling, see the Commandery Princess out properly—" Zheng Congyuan hardened his heart and headed towards the inner chamber, deciding it was better not to see her at all.

The next moment, Zheng Nianru stepped forward, following Zheng Congyuan towards the inner chamber. Before Zheng Congyuan could turn around, she threw herself onto him, and he, caught off guard, fell back onto the bed. The next moment, Zheng Nianru pressed down on him with all her strength.

"Zheng Congyuan, you asked for this." You are the ungrateful one; you have always been the ungrateful one.

As Qi Ling entered, his legs trembled and he quickly withdrew, his mind erupting with confusion, wondering what to do next.

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