Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 274: Second Update

Chapter 274: Chapter 274: Second Update

Nanny Yun quietly placed the delivered items inside the room, which was much larger than Qishun Building. Although some things were still not easy to use, and the courtyard was in disarray after last night’s commotion, the rooftop was especially noisy due to Housekeeper He bringing people to repair it early this morning.

Although the disturbance yesterday was severe, the main house’s roof was not as badly damaged as imagined. The wing rooms on both sides suffered significant damage, but as Zheng Nianru had few attendants, there was no need to move into the wing rooms.

Thus, early in the morning, Zheng Nianru decided to return to her own courtyard.

"Commandery Princess, best pack up early, we need to rise early tomorrow," said Nanny Yun. The disturbance at Prince Duan’s Mansion last night had caused quite a stir, yet few were aware of it, which was largely related to the Empress Dowager’s birthday.

Many aristocratic families had closed their doors in the past two days, preparing the attire they would wear for the birthday celebration and memorizing the surnames and preferences of the noble ladies, as well as the various taboos and etiquette required in the palace.

Zheng Nianru glanced at the elaborate Commandery Princess attire, not to say that Prince Duan hadn’t prepared it with care; the measurements had been taken two months ago, the fabric, craftsmanship, and embroidery were all top-notch, but it was too rigid, lacking charm, like a soulless sculpture.

But still, Zheng Nianru did not disdain it and had Fu Dong lay it out to try on.

Seeing Zheng Nianru’s expression, Nanny Yun knew the princess was somewhat dissatisfied with the clothing. Still, it was, after all, a token of Prince Duan’s heart, so as soon as Zheng Nianru was dressed, Nanny Yun began to praise her.

"Commandery Princess, once you put on this clothing, it’s as if it comes to life on you," Nanny Yun racked her brain trying to cheer up Zheng Nianru, but since she hadn’t slept well, she wasn’t in the mood to move, looking soft and tender, like a kitten that could be kneaded at will, allowing Fu Dong and Nian Xia to change her clothes and arrange her head ornaments.

"Commandery Princess, you will definitely be the most beautiful with this head ornament," said Nian Xia with bright, shining eyes, convinced their Commandery Princess was truly beautiful.

"Has someone gone to inquire about the situation?" Zheng Nianru still didn’t want to speak, but she was somewhat curious why Zong Yunqian sought her out last night.

Yin He stood quietly inside the room, trying to reduce his presence as much as possible. At this moment, he couldn’t help but glance at Zheng Nianru, who up until now hadn’t looked at him. It was as if last night’s close handholding had been an illusion. Plus, her concern for him? Was she still inquiring about his situation now?

"Commandery Princess, the Prince has already sent someone to inquire, and there hasn’t been a response yet. However, Zong Sheng Residence has been quiet so far, so there likely isn’t anything serious," Nanny Yun answered, feeling that being in the Prince’s Mansion was better, with even the air feeling fresher and the sunlight more splendid. Even though the courtyard was a mess, Nanny Yun felt her spirits lifted.

"Yin He, is that monster really related to Heir Zong?" Xing Yu came in and asked curiously.

"I cannot be certain," Yin He shook his head, remembering Elder Can’s specific instruction that the less clear things were, the more it would arouse suspicion in others.

Hearing this, Zheng Nianru blinked slightly. Although Yin He was unsure, she remembered that the first time she encountered such a monster, Zong Yunqian had been present, and it was Zong Yunqian who had personally ended the creature.

So, was the implication that the monster had come to seek revenge on Zong Yunqian?

...

Zong Yunqian woke up in bed, with the first thought in his mind being the Ghost Shadow. Gu Dao and Xi Feng, who were watching by his bedside, immediately noticed his awakening and stood up joyously.

"Princely Heir, you’re awake. How are you feeling? Are you hurt anywhere?" asked Xi Feng as he hurried to fetch hot water.

During this time, Zong Yunqian also slowly started to recall some events. The youngster who showed up last had dealt with the Ghost Shadow, and his suffering from the backlash of the Ghost Shadow seemed reasonable. After all, Yin He’s approach was simple and crude, utterly different from the methods of Qiandao Temple. Initially, his master had kindly offered to teach him some righteous spells, which he had arrogantly rejected.

Zong Yunqian shook his head and turned to get out of bed, "Did the Ghost Shadow leave any traces?"

"Princely Heir, the Ghost Shadow slipped away, it was very fast, and we simply couldn’t catch up." This was also what Gu Dao and Xi Feng found unexpected. Normally, these Ghost Shadows are like headless flies, which once latch onto something, would never stop until turned to dust. Yet this time, the Ghost Shadow just slipped away.

"Princely Heir, Prince Duan sent someone to visit the Princely Heir just after the person left—" Xi Feng interjected, saying last night was a total mess, and they didn’t have time to explain everything that happened to Prince Duan when they left.

"Princely Heir, should we—" Go and explain things to Prince Duan?

"Let’s talk about it tomorrow—" Zong Yunqian waved his hand, "Finding out about that Ghost Shadow is the most important thing right now."

...

Prince Duan was also busy. Early in the morning, he arranged for someone to visit the place where Ju Nanyi was stationed. Now, in the eyes of others, Ju Nanyi had gradually become a favorite of the Crown Prince, even having guards at his disposal, which made many people envious yet also forced them to admire Ju Nanyi for still maintaining his calm and low-profile demeanor.

But it was only after Prince Duan saw the group of soldiers under Ju Nanyi at Wen Family’s other residence that he realized what the Crown Prince had actually entrusted to Ju Nanyi, and indeed, only Ju Nanyi was suited to manage it.

Upon hearing the news, Ju Nanyi slightly startled, the traces of the Ghost Shadow had been missing for quite some time, and he was nearly certain that such a thing no longer existed within Zheng Capital.

Without hesitation, Juy Nanyi immediately brought two trusted people to Prince Duan’s Mansion and saw the mess in the courtyard, indeed there were traces left by the Ghost Shadow. After hearing the account of Prince Duan and Housekeeper He, he was even more surprised. The Ghost Shadow was rampaging around, and it could actually slip away?

"What the Prince mentioned is not impossible; I have seen in ancient texts that some people can control Ghost Shadows and hide them in specially crafted artifacts. The more powerful the spell, the smaller the artifact can be, even possibly concealed within a Fragrance Pouch."

Prince Duan was taken aback upon hearing this; it made sense. Leave it to the professionals for professional matters. This explanation was much more detailed and logical than what the half-baked expert in the mansion had said. And since both accounts were more or less the same, it was highly likely to be true.

Prince Duan didn’t doubt him and immediately became even more troubled in his mind.

"Then Lord Ju, what do you think, how could such a Ghost Shadow appear in my Prince Duan’s Mansion?" Prince Duan asked cautiously.

Ju Nanyi pondered for a moment before speaking the truth.

"Prince Duan, please forgive my directness; there must be a reason for the Ghost Shadow’s appearance. Even if someone did it intentionally, that person must be nearby."

Prince Duan’s hand trembled, and he felt hesitant to look at Ju Nanyi.

"Moreover, this person must have some connection with the Ghost Shadow, having seen it before. To control a Ghost Shadow, one must first be able to defeat it and then make it serve oneself."

Prince Duan trembled again. Indeed, he had seen Zong Yunqian capture a Ghost Shadow.

Now there was no need to guess, it had to be that boy resorting to crooked ways, messing with Evil Arts, but shot himself in the foot. On second thought, Prince Duan assumed that the feigned illness must have been a real sickness, caused by the Ghost Shadow.

He thought, why would a dignified Heir Zong insist on marrying Nian Ru.

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