Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 337 - 324: Second Update

Chapter 337: Chapter 324: Second Update

The guard moved swiftly; Prince Duan, Duke of Qing, even though utterly exhausted, seemed to have forgotten their fatigue. Following the guard, they needed no one to support them and directly crossed the mountain range to the spot where the outerwear was found.

"The Crown Prince has already gone ahead and left us here to wait for Your Highness, the Duke, everyone please follow me quickly—," the guard, not waiting for Prince Duan and the others to vent their emotions, immediately led the group along the riverbank.

By then, the sky had gradually begun to lighten. Supported by the faint morning light, Prince Duan could vaguely see the river, which was not wide but fairly deep. He stumbled, but Zheng Haoyuan steadied him in time.

"Imperial Uncle—" Zheng Haoyuan’s suppressed voice carried a sobbing tone, suddenly spreading his emotions.

Duke of Qing’s eyes reddened at the memory of his disobedient son from a young age. This trip to Zheng Capital had involved his son in a life-and-death situation, surely his son’s nature involve some scheme, which was why he went to Prince Duan’s Mansion personally.

But now, it all seemed in vain.

"Prince, the Crown Prince is ahead—", just then, the guard suddenly spoke up; Prince Duan immediately looked up, pushing ahead but Duke of Qing moved first, and the two collided.

Prince Duan snorted coldly and rolled his eyes at Duke of Qing, who did not show weakness. Even in death, his son would have nothing to do with Princess Chao Ren.

The three hastened towards the direction of Zheng Congyuan, who stood on the riverbank. Below the bank about one foot high was a vast sandbank, revealed due to the river’s dryness in late autumn.

"Fu Xun, Nian Ru, she..."

"Your Highness, Yunqian, he..."

Both spoke almost simultaneously. Zheng Congyuan did not reply but stared ahead at the sandbank, prompting Prince Duan and Duke of Qing to look over.

"Cousin—" Zheng Haoyuan cried out in surprise.

On the sandbank, Zong Yunqian was walking slowly with Zheng Nianru on his back, just as dawn was breaking. The two did not notice the figures on the riverbank and continued forward.

"What are you waiting for, aren’t you going to welcome them?" Zheng Haoyuan jumped, but the news of Zheng Nianru being alive overshadowed everything else.

Zheng Congyuan’s expression was cold, not wanting to say a word.

"Nian Ru—" Prince Duan also called out, having searched for a whole night and finally seeing results.

Duke of Qing had already slipped down the riverbank and headed towards Zong Yunqian.

Fu Xun, the Imperial Uncle doesn’t know how to thank you," Prince Duan was deeply moved; without Zheng Congyuan, perhaps...

"Imperial Uncle, it’s the Princess’s destiny that keeps her safe," Zheng Congyuan slowly stated, as if the curses he had sworn moments before were just a joke.

"Ah, ah, Fu Xun, you should go rest, it’s been all night, we simply cannot allow you to...."

"Prince, we must send the Commandery Princess back first; the carriage is already on its way, we need to get out of this place first." Qi Jin stepped forward, urging His Highness to leave as the Crown Prince was suffering.

Upon hearing this, Prince Duan nodded even more moved, confused, still Fu Xun had meticulous attention to detail, thoughtful in every regard.

Zheng Nianru was immediately helped down from Zong Yunqian’s back by some people, who did not bother to speak further to Zong Yunqian. Prince Duan’s pace was not as fast as the Hidden Guards, catching up halfway and then tightly gripping Nian Ru’s hand upon seeing her.

"Nian Ru, Nian Ru, it’s good you’re back—"

"Cousin, cousin, are you alright?" Zheng Haoyuan’s eyes were deeply shadowed, his face filthy, but his voice was sincere.

"Father, I am alright—", Zheng Nianru had just spoken when she saw the familiar figure on the riverbank. Had Zheng Congyuan come?

Indeed, several familiar faces among the guards were present, and Qi Yu had also reached Zheng Nianru’s side.

"Your Highness, the physician will be here soon," Zheng Nianru nodded, well aware that at this time, Zheng Congyuan would not come forward in front of so many people; no matter what, he had no reason to.

Duke of Qing pulled his son closer and scrutinized him closely, relieved to find his son alive. In comparison to Zheng Nianru’s large entourage, Zong Yunqian only had a few house servants brought by Duke of Qing, but he could hardly care about that now; alive was enough, alive was enough.

"Father, I am sorry to have worried you so, it’s my unfilial conduct," Zong Yunqian spoke, bowing to Duke of Qing.

"You—" Duke of Qing glared at his son, seeing him unharmed almost made the anger rise again. He had jumped for that girl, "In anything you do, you must think of our Zong Sheng Residence, you are our Zong Sheng Residence’s..." only heir.

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