Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 282: Second Update

Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Second Update

Tang Wei instinctively tried to save her female servant, and people immediately began jostling together.

Only then did Zheng Nianru react, already pushed out by the tall and burly female servant. She lost control of her body and stumbled backward, her rear foot finding nothing but air; Zheng Nianru remembered this feeling deep in her bones—she was going to fall into the river to her death again.

Zheng Nianru’s body had already fallen out, and Fu Dong was not faring any better, her screams piercing through the entire garden in vain.

Zheng Nianru wanted to struggle, swearing that if she got another chance, she would definitely fill in the Lingqu River.

Zhang Linghui, seeing her plan succeed, grabbed Tang Wei, ready to shout out that she had personally witnessed Tang Wei pushing Princess Chao Ren into the river, and Tang Wei even had more reason to push her.

Just as Zhang Linghui had not yet shouted out, several figures suddenly flew across from the lake surface, and as Zheng Nianru was about to fall into the water, a strong arm pulled her up, and before everyone could react, Zheng Nianru was lifted into the air and had already reached the riverbank.

Even faster was the figure who flew towards the middle of the bridge and directly saved both Fu Dong and one of Tang Wei’s female servants.

Zheng Nianru had just regained her composure and was about to walk towards the middle of the bridge when a pair of strong arms firmly pulled her back.

"Commandery Princess, please stay calm—" Ju Nanyi’s voice was slightly deep as he gathered his thoughts.

Zheng Nianru immediately pushed against Ju Nanyi’s arms, trying to break free. Today, nothing would stop her.

"Commandery Princess, please stay calm—" Ju Nanyi repeated the same words, the strength from his arm was so light it was almost negligible, but it occupied all of his brain capacity, and the fragrance was closer, richer, and more intricate than when smelled from afar.

Zheng Nianru stopped short, only then noticing that it was Ju Nanyi who had saved her. In a moment of stunned realization, she thought, she had no relation to Ju Nanyi now; why should she listen to him?

Seeing Zheng Nianru’s expression, Ju Nanyi knew what she was thinking.

"Commandery Princess, whatever you do now will not let you punish the perpetrator as you wish. It might be better to hold back for now and wait until you can make your move—" Ju Nanyi spoke steadily and deliberately.

Zheng Nianru glanced at Ju Nanyi; this indeed seemed like his style.

Zheng Nianru calmed down, seeing Nanny hurrying over, she naturally knew that Ju Nanyi was right.

Fu Dong rushed down from the bridge in a hurry.

"Commandery Princess, Commandery Princess, are you hurt—?" Fu Dong’s eyes were red, then she turned to Ju Nanyi standing aside, "Thank you, Lord Ju, thank you so much."

Xing Yu appeared at the bridgehead. She couldn’t see what had happened on the bridge, only that Tang Wei was comforting her maid Xiao Wen, who was in her arms.

"Xiao Wen, it’s okay now, it’s okay." As she spoke, Tang Wei glanced at Zhang Linghui, whose intentions she had nearly guessed completely. Zhang Linghui intended to use this incident as a pretext, her own servant had fallen because Zhang Linghui bore a grudge against Princess Chao Ren for once being selected as the Princely Heir’s potential fiancée. Even more, Tang Wei’s figure was somewhat taller than Zhang Linghui’s, which made it unlikely anyone would believe her account over Zhang Linghui’s, nor would they suspect Zhang Linghui.

Such a cruel and venomous scheme.

Although Tang Wei’s heart was still pounding, she managed to keep a composed face. Xiao Wen was pale, having almost been pushed off the bridge just moments before. If not for the guards who had promptly appeared, she would have fallen.

"Miss, let’s leave quickly—" Xiao Wen clutched her mistress’s hand, her face deathly white.

Xing Yu wanted to ask if anyone had seen her Commandery Princess, but felt it was not the right time to speak. The guards standing beside Miss Zhang looked intimidating. Although Zhang Linghui managed to maintain a superficial calm, her involuntarily trembling lips and limbs betrayed her inner turmoil.

"What do you all want? I was merely trying to help when I saw Princess Chao Ren almost falling down—" Zhang Linghui protested.

The two guards didn’t respond; they glanced down at Ju Nanyi, awaiting instructions.

It was then that Xing Yu spotted Zheng Nianru standing at the riverbank and immediately ran over.

"Commandery Princess—" Before Xing Yu could finish, Fu Dong had already pulled her over, standing beside Zheng Nianru. It was only with Xing Yu’s arrival that Fu Dong felt somewhat relieved.

Ju Nanyi knew he had to provide an answer at this moment, but this was not the best answer he could give.

Ju Nanyi looked toward Zheng Nianru.

"Commandery Princess, what do you intend to do?" Ju Nanyi asked.

Zheng Nianru knew this would be the outcome, and based on her understanding of Ju Nanyi, naturally, she realized that his recent words were not solely for her benefit. He was waiting here for her.

However, Ju Nanyi was right, now was not the time to resolve the issue with Zhang Linghui.

MeiMei, who had heard the commotion and come over, was now on the bridge. The more people there were, the harder it was to handle matters.

Zheng Nianru slowly walked toward the bridge; she was not afraid of a mere Miss from the Wuxing Aristocratic Family.

Zhang Linghui had not expected Zheng Nianru to come over so calmly, looking as if nothing had happened before. Shouldn’t she be so frightened that she couldn’t speak, or even faint?

Zhang Linghui’s face turned deathly pale. Since so many people had witnessed the scene, she only had the option to deny everything vehemently. Yes, to firmly deny it, as from such a distance, aside from the people on the bridge, the guards couldn’t see clearly.

Zheng Nianru looked at Zhang Linghui, unflinchingly walking up beside her. Seeing this, the two Nannies stepped forward, slightly worried. Having lived in the secluded palace for so long, they were quite familiar with these kinds of situations. Although they did not know who was trying to harm whom, with all three young ladies in front of them, it meant the plot had not succeeded.

Just as a Nanny was about to speak out—on such a joyous occasion as the Empress Dowager’s birthday celebration, nothing untoward should happen—

"Miss Tang, let’s walk together," Zheng Nianru interjected, turning to look at Tang Wei.

Tang Wei was taken aback by these words, but the next moment, she seemed to faintly guess why Zheng Nianru had called her.

Tang Wei nodded in cooperation and, holding her maid’s hand, started walking toward Zheng Nianru.

Zheng Nianru gave Zhang Linghui one last look, a gaze that made Zhang Linghui’s scalp tingle, as her lips, struggling for steadiness, began to tremble involuntarily. She wanted to speak, but Zheng Nianru had already turned and left, with no intention of wasting words on her.

The two guards had also received instructions from Ju Nanyi and now followed behind Zheng Nianru, walking down from the bridge.

For the first time, Ju Nanyi felt the presence of Zheng Nianru approaching from such a close distance. Memories, suffused with her fragrance, instantly overwhelmed his mind, and, as the young lady drew closer step by step, Ju Nanyi’s uncontrollable heartbeat forced him to avert his gaze slightly.

She...

was already betrothed to the Princely Heir. Unless something unexpected happened, in this lifetime, their paths would not cross again, even if...

Ju Nanyi did not want to admit this fact, but the reality was that he was one step too late, and had lost everything, without any room for redemption.

As Zheng Nianru walked past Ju Nanyi, she showed no intention of stopping. Ju Nanyi subtly shifted to the side; some things were beyond his control, and despite his rationality, they remained uncontrollable.

"Commandery Princess—" Ju Nanyi suddenly spoke up, but why did he speak?

Zheng Nianru turned slightly, puzzled. In this life, she had never once considered seducing Ju Nanyi.

Ju Nanyi reached out, holding a white silk handkerchief in his palm. The corner of the handkerchief hung in the slight breeze, the smooth silk rubbing against Ju Nanyi’s slightly calloused palm.

Ju Nanyi did not understand why he was doing this. He could have selfishly hidden the handkerchief. But what would be the point? He would never have another chance to talk to her again.

Zheng Nianru appeared thoughtful. It wasn’t that she was being paranoid or delusional.

She had always thought that her relationship with Ju Nanyi started with her seducing him and ended with her bearing his son. Ju Nanyi was more grateful than in love with her, and it was because she married him at a time when his prospects were meager that he later followed her so obediently.

Zheng Nianru felt that she must be deluding herself.

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