Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 280: Second Update

Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Second Update

Zhang Linghui was taken aback and somewhat sheepishly didn’t dare to look at Zheng Tianxin. Could she say she didn’t understand the meaning behind the Eldest Princess’s words? If she asked again, would the Eldest Princess despise her to death?

But if she didn’t ask, she really didn’t know what the Eldest Princess meant. Zhang Linghui felt her brain wasn’t enough; Eldest Princess, just say what you have to say. Remove which two people? But this is the Imperial Palace, where she dared not lift a finger.

Jin Luo glanced at Zhang Linghui, cursing her stupidity in her heart. Zhang Linghui didn’t understand because she was simply too dense. The ones the Eldest Princess didn’t look favorably upon were none other than Tang Wei and Princess Chao Ren.

And in recent days, the Eldest Princess showed no intention of scrutinizing anyone else, naturally concentrating her thoughts on the Prince Consort. Jin Luo was very willing to see the current scene of the Eldest Princess and the Prince Consort living in harmony.

Jin Luo held back for a moment, but then still spoke up.

"Miss Zhang, Princess Helin has harbored resentment over that matter concerning Heir Zong. Regarding today’s incident, this servant heard that right in front of that carriage was Princess Chao Ren. Unfortunately, she lifted a rock only to drop it on her own foot. Do you think Miss Tang might have the same idea?" Jin Luo asked.

Zhang Linghui looked at Jin Luo. Is this what you meant?

Jin Luo nodded subtly, and Zhang Linghui understood a bit more. But could this matter be handled later? With many people around in the palace and eyes all over, it was difficult to make a move.

"Later, when we go to Hanyuan Hall, we will pass by Quling Bridge. Miss Zhang needs to be careful of her step on the path, lest a misstep and slip would be unfortunate."

By this point, there was little Zhang Linghui didn’t understand, but the task still seemed challenging.

Though she knew some fighting techniques, and the two female servants she brought along were also versed in them, was the difficulty not a bit high?

Zheng Tianxin couldn’t care less whether the task was too challenging. It was best if they could be eliminated; if not, they would do it slowly. In any case, she wouldn’t lift a finger in this matter. If people knew she had acted, that would truly be a loss of face for her.

She simply found them displeasing to the eye, how could she possibly take Tang Wei seriously?

When Nanmen Yuyan approached Zheng Nianru, she first nodded to Zheng Nianru.

Thinking about it, Zheng Nianru, in her lifetime, hadn’t planned for any outcome with Zheng Congyuan. Thus, a match between Nanmen Yuyan and Zheng Congyuan was still possible. Reluctantly, she nodded in return, as if reconciling with her past self.

Nanmen Yuyan originally thought it was her own wishful thinking again. Unexpectedly, the other party really greeted her, instantly making her feel pleasantly surprised.

After all, the other party was first a descendant of Prince Duan and also the future Princely Heir, indispensable allies for Zheng Congyuan.

"Your Royal Highness the Princess, my female servant knows some medical techniques, would you like her to take a look at your female servant?" Nanmen Yuyan stepped closer, asking with a friendly tone. Although she was far away, she had still seen the carriage collide with Zheng Nianru’s people.

Xin Qu, who followed Nanmen Yuyan, was somewhat surprised. With their young lady’s current status, even if the future identity of Crown Princess Consort hadn’t been publicly declared, just based on the status of a lady from the Shiping Aristocratic Clan, there was no need for Your Royal Highness as a term of respect. Even with the Eldest Princess, their young lady could be exempted from using it.

Zheng Nianru, although intending to reconcile, had not wished to speak to Nanmen Yuyan before her. But since the other party had initiated conversation with a friendly and seemingly ingratiating tone, Zheng Nianru still didn’t know what the other party wanted to please her for. Her lack of interaction in the previous life had already automatically categorized Nanmen Yuyan into the class of those she utterly loathed. She needed to get rid of her first and foremost, without much consideration.

However, in her previous life, Zheng Nianru still couldn’t kill Nanmen Yuyan. It wasn’t Zheng Congyuan who defended her, but Ju Nanyi. At that time, Ju Nanyi’s reason was to draw the support of aristocratic families, with Nanmen Yuyan being the most crucial factor in the negotiation.

At that time, Ju Nanyi was determined on her "grand ambitions" and had to fight with her back to the river. Zheng Nianru could only trust him, and indeed, Ju Nanyi managed to gain the support of those aristocratic families, even to the point where they strongly advocated for her son’s ascension to the throne.

"Miss Nanmen, thank you. Xing Yu, take a look at Miss Nanmen’s female servant," Zheng Nianru said after glancing at Xing Yu.

Xing Yu was stunned. Commandery Princess, she wounded? That horse could hurt her? What a joke.

Fu Dong had already pinched Xing Yu’s arm in secret and then pulled her forward a step.

"Thank you, Miss Nanmen. I don’t know if it injured the bone, but it really hurts," said Xing Yu, enduring the pain.

Feeling aggrieved, Xing Yu did not speak out. It was the pinch from Fu Dong that caused the pain. Nevertheless, she rolled up her sleeve, revealing a red mark indeed left from pushing the horse.

Nanmen Yuyan glanced at her female servant, and Xin Cong stepped forward and looked closely for a moment.

"You are truly fortunate, Miss; the bones are not injured. The red mark will fade in a couple of days. Miss is blessed by the heavens. I was almost scared to death just now," Xin Cong said softly, letting go of Xing Yu’s sleeve.

Indeed, to onlookers, it appeared that the carriage suddenly changed direction when it was about to hit Zheng Nianru and the others, causing a complete overturn and the injury to Princess Helin.

"Thank you, Miss Nanmen—" Zheng Nianru glanced over. There, she had played her part too, her and Zheng Congyuan’s fate in this lifetime was not up to her.

"Miss Nanmen, the Eldest Princess invites you over, the banquet is about to start," said a palace maid, approaching Nanmen Yuyan just then.

Upon hearing this, Nanmen Yuyan nodded at Zheng Nianru and followed the palace maid to leave.

Seeing Nanmen Yuyan arriving, the Eldest Princess glanced at Zhang Linghui once more. She had called her over as a favor, and whether or not she could make the most of this opportunity was now up to her.

Zhang Linghui nodded nervously. Now was the time to pluck up the courage and go for it.

Ladies from prominent families were streaming towards Hanyuan Hall one after the other. As usual, Zheng Nianru did not like the hustle and bustle and thus trailed behind slowly. No one came to call for her, and by the time it was her turn, few people were left.

Seeing such a good opportunity, Zhang Linghui knew that the palace maid had been bribed by the Eldest Princess, so she took a step forward and directly intercepted Miss Tang.

"Miss Tang, let’s go together," said Zhang Linghui, her eyes still fixed on the direction of Zheng Nianru, who was already slowly approaching.

Tang Wei, who was originally indifferent and also did not like bustling scenes, did not expect Zhang Linghui to suddenly appear in front of her. Tang Wei instinctively wanted to refuse but couldn’t find a reason to do so.

"Miss Zhang, please—" Tang Wei did not think much of it; there were not many people left in the garden. Presumably, that was why Miss Zhang had suddenly spoken to her.

Zhang Linghui and Tang Wei ended up walking behind Zheng Nianru, not far apart, strolling leisurely towards the front. The Lingqu Bridge mentioned by the Eldest Princess was also approaching.

Just then, a palace maid stopped Zheng Nianru.

"Your Royal Highness the Princess, the Empress Dowager has bestowed some items for you to bring to Prince Duan."

Zheng Nianru glanced at Xing Yu. There was nothing suspicious about this; although the Empress Dowager Yan Ping was not kind to her, that did not mean she was unkind to Prince Duan. In the end, she still protected Prince Duan.

So Xing Yu followed the palace maid to fetch the items, and upon seeing this, Zhang Linghui quickened her pace even more.

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