Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 351 - 336: Second Update

Chapter 351: Chapter 336: Second Update

Zheng Haoyuan hadn’t expected to receive a letter from his cousin early in the morning, sweeping away yesterday’s unease and guilt, and he eagerly opened it and began to read.

Although the entire letter didn’t mention him at all, Zheng Haoyuan wasn’t annoyed, and he responsibly began to help Zheng Nianru with her tasks.

Within less than a Shichen Chinese Time, Zheng Haoyuan had already stealthily sneaked into Prince Duan’s Mansion with his men. At this time, Prince Duan had already declined both the Crown Prince and the Fire Order Squad’s personnel. Even if Prince Duan did not mind, they were after all recipients of the official salary, how could they stay and work in Prince Duan’s Mansion.

The people from the Fire Order Squad left quickly. The people from the Crown Prince’s Mansion really wanted to stay, but they didn’t dare, fearing that Prince Duan might notice something. Last night, they had all focused on pretending to be unfamiliar with Prince Duan’s Mansion, making Prince Duan believe it was their first visit there.

"Two sirs, you’ve worked hard all night, don’t rush off. I will personally accompany you to the Crown Prince’s Mansion," Zheng Boding still felt it was inappropriate, there were some matters he had to personally inquire from Zheng Congyuan before he could be at ease.

After all, Zheng Congyuan had arrived so timely last night, he wasn’t a reckless person, he must have had some clue, which is why he had decisively taken action.

Thus, Zheng Haoyuan’s entry was very smooth.

No sooner had Zheng Haoyuan stepped into Zheng Nianru’s courtyard, a fierce gust of wind came directly towards his forehead. Lu Hu caught it quickly and then saw Xing Yu who had lifted the door curtain and come out.

"Yin He, don’t hurt him, it’s the Fourth Prince."

Yin He remained silent, his adolescent, cold face emotionless, yet his servant’s attire still highlighted his distinct demeanor. Knowing who the visitor was, he had no intention of letting him off.

"Cousin," Zheng Haoyuan entered with a quick pace, dressed in a Cloud Brocade robe, immensely luxurious.

Zheng Nianru stood in front of a flower rack, carefully pruning the branches and leaves of a small-leaf boxwood with golden scissors.

Zheng Haoyuan glanced at Yin He standing by, clearly noticing that this young man, who used to only serve outside the courtyard, had now entered the room, standing right beside his cousin, even surpassing Xue Liu and Xing Yu.

He was quite skillful, even his cousin had started to take notice of him.

"Yin He, move these pots out to get some sunlight and make sure they’re well watered," Zheng Nianru instructed about the row of plants on the rack.

The young man began moving them upon hearing the words, with Xing Yu following to help.

"Cousin, I’ve brought the person. This eunuch was with Zheng Muyuan for a while, but those loyal warriors from the Wen Family are all dead, and those left are the ones who weren’t usually nearby. This one has seen him though," Zheng Haoyuan said, prompting Zheng Nianru to notice that today’s accompaniers had changed. The two men stepped forward and knelt in front of Zheng Nianru respectively.

"Your servant, your subordinate greets the Princess Royal—" Although Zheng Haoyuan was not as brutal as Zheng Muyuan, he had his own way of managing people.

Zheng Nianru glanced at the eunuch, a very young eunuch, probably around thirteen or fourteen years old, handsome and tall, currently dressed in ordinary house servant’s attire but obviously ill-fitting, loosely tied around his waist like a haphazard adjustment.

"Don’t be afraid, tell us everything you know," Zheng Haoyuan said very patiently, he had been hurrying in the palace and hadn’t noticed how this boy, at first glance, seemed dim-witted.

"Princess Royal, your servant was originally waiting outside the Second Prince, although I never served inside the inner rooms, I once received orders from the Second Prince and served Master Yin He for a while," the eunuch said cautiously.

"Master Yin He, though strange, was very quiet, often just sitting in the room meditating, and he was very formidable," he added.

Zheng Nianru’s interest was piqued upon hearing this.

"Such a powerful spell?" Zheng Nianru asked.

"Master Yin He is immune to all poisons, can manipulate poisons, and can also..." the eunuch thought for a moment, "Right, it was said by Master Chang Zhen of the Qiandao Temple that Master Huo Yi had once intended to make Yin He his apprentice. But it seemed that Yin He was reluctant."

Zheng Nianru raised her eyebrows, feeling as if a weight had been lifted from her heart.

The Ghost Shadow had always been a dark presence in Zheng Nianru’s heart, appearing several times, and besides Zong Yunqian, Yin He was always there.

Last night, although it was Yin He who saved her, and under her very eyes, he personally defeated the Ghost Shadow, it did not prove that the Ghost Shadow had no connection with the youth.

"Let me ask you. Have you ever noticed the spells used by Master Yin He?" Zheng Nianru began, "Have you ever seen anything like a shadow?"

The eunuch was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.

"I have not."

Nanny Yun, Fu Dong, and others also sighed in relief.

"Cousin, why do you ask this?" Zheng Haoyuan asked, puzzled and curious.

Zheng Nianru glanced at Zheng Haoyuan, thinking that this boy truly had her interests at heart, and it was not a big problem to tell him.

So, Zheng Nianru recounted the events of last night, how Prince Duan was suspicious of Zong Yunqian and went to Zheng Congyuan to find clues, but Zheng Nianru herself felt that Zong Yunqian probably had nothing to do with the Ghost Shadow.

"Cousin, why do you think it’s not possible?" Zheng Haoyuan’s mind was tumultuous. How could it not be possible? He thought it was very possible.

"Have you forgotten that time at the Wen Residence’s detached courtyard, where Zong Yunqian personally captured a Ghost Shadow?" Zheng Nianru said doubtfully, sitting down on a chair under the porch. The silver threads in her embroidery flashed with light with every move, yet they were not blinding. Zheng Haoyuan watched the camellia blossoms spread out on her sleeves and nodded.

"Cousin, perhaps what we saw from the beginning to the end was that very Ghost Shadow." Zheng Haoyuan was not speaking without basis; he had heard during a sermon, "There is a type of spell that can control Ghost Shadows. Zong Yunqian has always been unconventional, a man who dislikes constraints. Compared to orthodox spells, he probably prefers these unorthodox and secretive methods more."

Zheng Haoyuan immediately said, if not for knowing he should not speak too ill of Zong Yunqian, because saying too much would make it less believable, he had to increase the credibility, so he glanced at Yin He, who was busy in the courtyard.

Lucky you, boy.

"Cousin, I actually think this Master Yin He is more reliable. Simple-minded, straightforward, and not the type to conceal his intentions. With his abilities, he disdains concealing them."

On hearing this, Zheng Nianru nodded empathetically, thinking of how Noble Consort Wen and Master Ling Yi had invited him several times as an honored guest, and even Master Huo Yi wanted to take him as an apprentice but he chose to serve in her broken courtyard as a house servant instead.

He really disdained those things.

"Cousin, why not let this lad stay by your side for now? It would be safer," suggested Zheng Haoyuan.

Zheng Nianru thought the same.

As Yin He transferred the flowers without a break, and was quite brisk and diligent in watering them, he was not completely inattentive. He felt that not confronting Zheng Haoyuan this time was the right choice, not expecting the boy would speak on his behalf.

Moreover, he was just Zheng Nianru’s cousin, a relationship naturally much more amiable than that with Zong Yunqian. Yin He felt there was no need to deal with this boy just yet, dealing with Zong Yunqian was more urgent.

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