Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 343 - 328: Second Update

Chapter 343: Chapter 328: Second Update

Noble Consort Wen looked towards Zheng Haoyuan, a hint of guilt in her eyes, as if Fu Gong had tried to explain, but...

"Your Highness, the Fourth Prince is straightforward and values loyalty, having promised the Crown Prince, he naturally wouldn’t speak of it. It’s fortunate that your nephew has come; otherwise, the Fourth Prince would have been wrongfully accused, and that would have hurt you the most," Wen Zan immediately continued.

"Even so, someone should have been sent back to report. With such a significant issue, you’re only so old—are you even capable..."

"Your Highness, Your Highness..." Wen Zan immediately went to support Noble Consort Wen, and helped her start walking outside, "Though your nephew is a few years older than the Fourth Prince, we’re about the same age. I will speak well with the Fourth Prince. This early in the morning, Your Highness shouldn’t miss your scripture listening."

Reminded by these words, Noble Consort Wen immediately left with her entourage.

Wen Zan breathed a sigh of relief and returned to Chenhe Hall; the tense atmosphere there had already dissipated.

"Wen Zan, come here—" Zheng Haoyuan beckoned impatiently.

"Fourth Prince, next time there’s a matter, at least give a signal at the door so I can prepare," Wen Zan murmured, his heart still pounding. His recent words weren’t worth scrutinizing—because with the Crown Prince and the Duke of Qing around, those respectable people, Noble Consort Wen wouldn’t have unreasonable thoughts.

"I didn’t call you here for that," Zheng Haoyuan said casually, unconcernedly leading Wen Zan towards his backyard.

"Fourth Prince, where are we going?" Although Wen Zan had been to Chenhe Hall a few times, he had only been in the front hall; the back court was generally where the family resided, and since Zheng Haoyuan was still young, he naturally had no family there. But without a family, Wen Zan felt it inappropriate to go.

"Come with me to choose some items, and find an opportunity to send them to Prince Duan’s Mansion," Zheng Haoyuan didn’t beat around the bush. He had thought it through; the trouble he had caused was significant, and Prince Duan surely liked him even less now. Even before Prince Duan had appeared, Cang Er had urgently advised him to express profound regret, using a ruse to win Prince Duan’s sympathy.

But now that the Commandery Princess had emerged unscathed, Prince Duan would surely feel that his actions were unreliable, and crucially, that kid Zong Yunqian was also alive, completely unreliable.

"No, no, Fourth Prince, this won’t do for you, and neither will it for me. I am already discredited in Prince Duan’s presence," Wen Zan immediately shook his head. He wouldn’t go, lest Prince Duan kick him out again.

Zheng Haoyuan grabbed Wen Zan.

"Wen Zan, only you can help me now; otherwise, I can’t eat or sleep," Zheng Haoyuan said, looking dejected, especially when he saw Zong Yunqian and Zheng Nianru come out together. If his men had found them first, he would have dealt with Zong Yunqian himself.

Wen Zan: ..., did he even have the right to refuse?

Seeing this, Zheng Haoyuan quickly pulled Wen Zan into the storeroom. It was called a storeroom but it utterly astounded Wen Zan—there was so much...

"Nothing appropriate?" He also felt these items were tacky and unworthy of his cousin. "We’re short on time now, looking for something unique isn’t possible, let’s see if we can pick something eye-catching."

"These, these aren’t eye-catching?" Wen Zan trembled as he randomly picked up a teacup from the shelf next to him, his fingers shaking, terrified of dropping it, as he couldn’t afford it.

"All of this is yours?" Wen Zan suddenly felt insignificant; truly befitting of the Fourth Prince, a prince of the Nanzheng Imperial Clan, with so many treasures.

"And the Second Prince’s too," Zheng Haoyuan’s expression dimmed somewhat, but he didn’t hide the fact that the Mother Consort had given him all the Second Prince’s belongings, many of which he hadn’t had time to sort through, still lying in the storeroom.

"Alright then, I’ll pick a few items for the Fourth Prince. You know, my taste is quite good," Wen Zan said, his eyes landing on the wooden boxes, casually opening them to reveal rare treasures.

A quarter of an hour later, Wen Zan had quickly picked a few gifts. Zheng Haoyuan thought it too few, and Wen Zan, bearing the pain and headache, picked a few more—a full box, yet Zheng Haoyuan still appeared very uneasy, as if wanting to move the entire storeroom would still feel dissatisfactory.

"Fourth Prince, there’s also a technique to giving gifts; too many and it could intimidate, as this is to express an apology, to show Prince Duan your sincerity. I think these are already quite appropriate," especially since among them were two very fine ink stones.

Zheng Haoyuan listened, and then nodded his head as Wen Zan left the palace with the items.

...

At that moment, Lady Wen Kang, Wen Ying’s mother, was waiting at the entrance of the Wen Residence. She had found out that it was about time for Eldest Madam Wen to return from the palace. She had no other way but to rely on Eldest Madam Wen’s influence. Her unfortunate son had died inexplicably, without leaving even a single word behind.

Lady Wen Kang did not bother to dress up or put on makeup, wearing just plain clothes, her eyes swollen from crying, so much that even the gatekeeper did not recognize her.

Lady Wen Kang didn’t even knock but just sat down on a stone pile in front of the steps.

Lady Wen Kang was a woman with a plan. She had found out that it was someone from the Imperial Forest Guard who had acted, who had deserted his post without authorization. It might be true that they had only offended a descendant of Prince Duan, but how could that compare with Wen Family’s Fourth Prince?

While Lady Wen Kang was unwilling to give up, each time she closed her eyes, the image of her son would haunt her mind. She couldn’t eat or sleep, determined to seek justice for her son.

Even if it meant creating a scene, she was prepared to let everyone know the true face of Prince Duan.

Lady Wen Kang thought that she couldn’t force her way in. First, she needed to win the sympathy of Eldest Madam Wen. She had made someone inquire clearly about the original incident and given that others had seen what happened that day, it wouldn’t be hard for her. With a little money, even if her son was at fault, he didn’t deserve to die.

Although Lady Wen Kang wasn’t completely certain, she felt she had a sixty to seventy percent chance.

Lady Wen Kang waited patiently until she saw the sedan chair slowly approaching. She immediately stood up and straightened her clothes, preparing to step forward.

She had just lost her son, and it was alright to be a little presumptuous in this matter, given her relationship with Eldest Madam Wen.

"Eldest Madam—" Lady Wen Kang immediately rushed forward, tears streaming out in an instant, blocking the foremost sedan chairmen and desperately grabbing onto the sedan chair, crying.

"What’s the matter?" The sedan chairman shouted loudly, wondering who was so bold.

The curtain of the sedan was lifted, and the person inside looked out impatiently.

Wen Zan was taken aback; he recognized the woman. Wasn’t she often around his mother...

What was her name again?

Lady Wen Kang was startled to see it was Wen Zan and immediately felt she had miscalculated, knowing that the matriarch indeed belonged to Eldest Madam Wen.

"Young Master Wen—" Lady Wen Kang gritted her teeth, deciding to proceed regardless. She had already lowered her pride, so she had to continue.

Wen Zan was somewhat puzzled but, having seen her a few times, he did not react angrily but instead ordered the sedan to stop.

"Are you Sister-in-law Kang?" He seemed to recall that was her name.

Upon hearing Wen Zan remember her name, Lady Wen Kang started crying even louder.

"Young Master Wen, please stand up for me, Wen Ling, Wen Ling cannot just die so inexplicably." Lady Wen Kang cried out, hoping it would somehow help. Perhaps Eldest Madam Wen would soon arrive.

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