Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 367 - 351: Second Update

Chapter 367: Chapter 351: Second Update

Upon hearing this, Prince Duan was not that he did not believe, he had heard of such matters before, and even if something unclean had infiltrated Zheng Capital, it wasn’t like this.

"Since that is the case, I am relieved. There is another issue that has been weighing on my mind for some days now, and I must speak of it. " Prince Duan did not want to hear anything about Qiandao Temple, and he was right, from the beginning, arranging the engagement between Nian Ru and Yunqian was a mistake.

"Prince, feel free to speak your mind." The Duke of Qing was somewhat surprised to hear this, but his personal relation with Prince Duan was not deep, and he did not quite understand Prince Duan’s temperament.

"In that case, I will speak plainly." Prince Duan looked up at Housekeeper He, who immediately, with great respect, brought forward the prepared items to the Duke of Qing. The Duke was puzzled as he took them, but then his expression turned unsightly as he looked up at Prince Duan. He recognized immediately what it was — the gift list that had been sent to Prince Duan’s Mansion just the other day; the first few items were those he had personally selected to be added from the storeroom.

"What does this mean, Prince? I do not quite understand." The Duke of Qing thought of a possibility, returning the gift list, which meant breaking off an engagement — it was the only possibility.

Realizing this, the Duke of Qing’s face looked even more distressed. Breaking off an engagement?

The station and status of Princess Chao Ren, in what way did she deserve Yunqian? If anyone should be breaking off this engagement, it should be our Zong Sheng Residence.

"It means just what the Duke is seeing." Prince Duan said, "I have pondered this matter for a long time, deeply and thoughtfully. Since the incident at Golden Spirit Mountain, I have felt that Nian Ru and Heir Zong seem to be incompatible, and being together only invites trouble, as if their fates do not align. "

The Duke of Qing was furious, incompatible?

The horoscopes had matched perfectly at the beginning.

"Now you speak this way, isn’t it a bit..." Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous, the horoscopes had matched, the wedding date had been set, and now you speak of incompatibility.

"Duke, do not be agitated, let me finish. Initially, I too saw that the horoscopes of the young ones matched well, and Heir Zong was of such good appearance and character, moreover, the Duke personally came to propose this marriage — why would there be any reluctance?" Prince Duan had already thought for several days about this conversation, anticipating the countless objections the Duke might raise. Now, the more the Duke disagreed, the more problematic it seemed.

Prince Duan saw this clearly and regretted even more having rashly agreed to this marriage.

"But since the engagement, Nian Ru has been constantly dogged by misfortune, facing numerous accidents, nearly costing her life on several occasions — surely the Duke has heard. On the day of the Empress Dowager’s birthday, she was nearly struck by a carriage, and almost fell into a lake; at Golden Spirit Mountain, she nearly lost her life. As I thought it over carefully, these mishaps all occurred on days she was with Heir Zong. Duke, Nian Ru is my only offspring. I do not seek riches and glory for her, I only wish for her to be safe at my side. As parents, I feel..."

The Duke of Qing’s stomach was seething with rage, but Prince Duan’s choked-up words suppressed everything inside. He opened his mouth wanting to find a retort, but could not find any words.

"Prince, could you be overthinking this?" The Duke of Qing did not want to believe in these things, but initially, it was to save Yunqian that they hastily arranged this marriage. Thinking this way, it seemed like Prince Duan’s words did have some sense, for just as Princess Chao Ren could save Yunqian, it did not necessarily mean Yunqian could save Princess Chao Ren.

"Duke, we are both parents, and each of us has only one child. Initially, I was moved by your sincere goodwill and agreed to this marriage. But since returning from Golden Spirit Mountain, my child has often wept in secret, seemingly harboring unspeakable difficulties, hinting intentionally or unintentionally at breaking off the engagement numerous times, neglecting meals, growing thinner."

The Duke of Qing was stumped, Prince Duan’s words implied the incident at Golden Spirit Mountain, leaving him momentarily at a loss for words.

"Do not worry, Your Highness, I will ensure this matter is settled for you." The Duke of Qing vaguely guessed something, but seeing that Yunqian was not at home felt somewhat at a loss. This young man, this young man...

Initially, he thought...

"Enough, enough, let’s choose an appropriate day for this matter. Whenever the Duke decides to announce it, and whatever reason he chooses to disclose it, I have no objections. I just want my child to be safe..." Prince Duan’s eyes reddened, "I truly regret, regret failing you, Duke, regret..."

"Prince, do not say so, we will wait for Yunqian to return, and I will send him personally to your mansion..."

Prince Duan waved his hand, not waiting for the Duke of Qing to continue, and began taking his leave. The Duke of Qing was frantic but did not know on what basis to ask him to stay. Despite being anxious, he had to let Prince Duan take his leave.

Prince Duan walked out of the Duke of Qing’s Mansion in grief. The moment he was out of the mansion, he wiped away his tears and glanced at Housekeeper He who followed him.

"Just now, how was my performance?" Housekeeper He’s eyes still hadn’t recovered from redness, and he nodded his head.

"Your Highness spoke very well, it was truly moving, this old servant..." Housekeeper He began to choke up, his tears about to spill.

Prince Duan gestured with his hand and walked toward the gates of his own mansion.

...

Inside Prince Duan’s Mansion, Zheng Nianru lazily stood in front of the garden, gazing at the newly bloomed chrysanthemums. Prince Duan usually did not care much about these things, but fortunately, the garden was a legacy from the previous dynasty, and some of the precious plants were not easily purchasable.

"Nanny Yun, do you think I have put on some weight?" Zheng Nianru looked at her waistline, indeed, not worrying about the future, just living day by day, was truly comfortable.

"Commandery Princess, you haven’t gotten fat, everything is good." The young man spoke first, sincerely and earnestly, his gaze clear, not a hint of a lie in it.

Nanny Yun gave the young man a sidelong glance, no one asked you.

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