Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 364 - 349: First Update

Chapter 364: Chapter 349: First Update

Fu Dong and Nian Xia had already grown accustomed to it, mainly because the appearances of Yin He were too frequent. Having lived in Qishun Building for so many years, in such a restrictive environment, everyone had learned to enjoy the moment against the ever-present "accidents."

The people around Zheng Nianru could naturally tell that she was very relaxed in front of this individual, fully enjoying the moment. Unlike the deliberate attempts to please in front of the Crown Prince, or the casual dismissal in front of the Hostage from Nanmen State, Fu Dong felt that the Commandery Princess was enjoying this type of interaction.

Indeed, this young man was accustomed to serving others, adept at discerning the subtle desires of the Commandery Princess, wishing to devote himself entirely to her. With a mere flick of her fingers or slight movement of her lips, the young man, like a dog about to break its wagging tail—no, a fox, was enchanting.

The young man’s hand was no longer on Zheng Nianru’s waist, touching her barely reachable spine with a gentle force, evoking a tingling sensation that made Zheng Nianru’s fingers twitch; the youth’s actions, though not as skilled as those who came later, had successfully stirred something long-dormant within Zheng Nianru.

Zheng Nianru looked up at the young man, his face compensating for any shortcomings, softening the hearts of those who looked at him.

Zheng Nianru had not considered what this life might look like, or rather, a path that might free her from all restraints, achieving what she desired. During the rebellion, when the path ahead was unclear, Ju Nanyi had said that one must embrace the change between dragons and snakes, and handle the space between wooden cranes. For success required many conditions, just as doing well in something required many conditions.

Zheng Nianru admitted she did not possess such conditions, plagued by an inability to endure hardships, indecisiveness, and the fear that a decision made in the next second could bring major losses, always clinging to the favorable outcomes.

This statement, Zheng Nianru had her own interpretation: when it’s time to cower, cower, and since she didn’t want to exert effort, it was best to enjoy the moment, why bother with so many thoughts.

Zheng Nianru’s eyes slightly drooped, lazily reaching out her hand, the young man stepped forward, but Nanny Yun moved faster, already blocking him.

"Commandery Princess, let Fu Dong and Nian Xia help you inside to sleep, it’s windy here," Nanny Yun said, looking at Zheng Nianru, certain things she should discuss privately with the Commandery Princess, but now, she had to put a stop to the matters concerning Yin He.

"Let Yin He come," Zheng Nianru glanced at Nanny Yun, wasn’t it you who taught me that? Yin He is far more useful than others now, much easier to handle than Nanmen Yu.

"Commandery Princess—" have you forgotten you still have marriage and children to think about, nowadays Heir Zong is your proper rich fiancé.

Nanny Yun didn’t know what to say, it was all her fault, but under those past circumstances, without attaching themselves to the Crown Prince, they would have already died in Qishun Building, and the poison in Prince Duan’s system would have taken effect long ago.

Nanny Yun didn’t know who to blame, if she hadn’t known about the poison in Prince Duan, Nian Ru wouldn’t have been determined to walk this path, now, those days had passed, they should be living a peaceful life.

Fu Dong and Nian Xia stood anxiously on the side, unsure whether to step forward, but Nanny Yun seemed different today, and such an action by the Commandery Princess wasn’t unprecedented, moreover, Yin He was now considered one of their own.

The young man didn’t move, as if indifferent to the current atmosphere, just gazing at Zheng Nianru’s soft, sleepy eyes, which were heavy with drowsiness but forced to remain alert due to Nanny Yun’s interference.

To outsiders, in Yin He’s eyes, there was no longer a place to breathe.

But Yin He knew Nanny Yun couldn’t be touched, at least not now.

Zheng Nianru didn’t look at Nanny Yun, again gesturing to the young man. She hadn’t planned to defy authority and create chaos in this lifetime, just within her own courtyard, there was no need to make a big issue out of it, why bother.

The young man immediately bypassed Nanny Yun and picked up the person on the wooden bed, who instantly became limp like a boneless puddle.

Nanny Yun, anxious in her heart, didn’t dare to physically stop him; in recent days, the Commandery Princess was no longer the one who only listened to her, but had developed her own thoughts, seemingly growing up in an instant, projecting an innate noble aloofness.

And she was just a servant after all, without even the true status of a servant. Moreover, she realized that her initial decision was greatly related to the Commandery Princess’s current permissive attitude towards the young man.

Zheng Nianru nestled in the young man’s arms, listening to his steady heartbeat, she raised her hand to wrap it around the young man’s neck, the fresh woody scent of the young man filled her nostrils as he suddenly lowered his head, his eyes filled with restraint.

Today, he didn’t have to restrain himself, having dealt with Zong Yunqian, the big trouble, the young man felt even bolder, his hands trembling slightly as he followed the young girl’s gaze, recalling the feel of their first kiss.

Zheng Nianru smiled faintly, and stepped by step, followed the young man toward the inner chamber. Over these many days, the young man had gradually moved closer, all his little thoughts apparent on his face, yet what surprised Zheng Nianru was the young man’s restraint, almost to a surprising degree.

The young man looked down at Zheng Nianru, from the outer hall to the inner chamber, he didn’t need to use his eyes to see the way, at this moment, he couldn’t bear to take his eyes off Zheng Nianru for a second, his look one of inquiry, of pleading, just waiting for the young girl’s nod to move forward without any hesitation.

Zheng Nianru, surely, understood the young man’s intentions, and at this moment, a long-absent ease awakened her, those dormant memories also slowly reviving, she was no innocent maiden, and it had been a long time since she’d felt this way.

Zheng Nianru was about to reach out when suddenly there came a rush of hurried footsteps from outside.

"Nian Ru—" Prince Duan rushed in hurriedly, with Xing Yu following him at the doorway.

"Prince, Prince, the Commandery Princess is inside."

Nanny Yun’s face instantly turned ghostly pale, panic causing the tray in her hands to crash to the ground.

Fu Dong and Nian Xia immediately ran towards the inner chamber, grabbing Yin He by the arm, pulling down their own Commandery Princess without regard for her emotions at the moment.

"Quick, quick, no time to leave, hide there—" Nian Xia immediately pulled Yin He behind the bed.

Fu Dong, holding onto their Commandery Princess, hurriedly straightened her clothes and adjusted the hairpin on her head, wiping off the smeared rouge from her lips with a handkerchief.

Prince Duan had already barged in, his expression anxious, he couldn’t wait a moment, what if Zong Yunqian tricked Nian Ru away in that moment?

"Nian Ru—" Prince Duan finally exhaled in relief when he saw Zheng Nianru, coming over to pull her by the arm. "Nian Ru, father has something to tell you."

Zheng Nianru, along with Prince Duan, sat back down on the wooden bed under the corridor, her mood somewhat dampened, yet helpless.

"Father, what is so urgent?" Such a rushed intrusion into her courtyard was not something Prince Duan typically did.