Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 371 - 353: First Update (Part 2)

Chapter 371: Chapter 353: First Update (Part 2)

"Thank you, Housekeeper—," Ju Nanyi did not delay.

Yan Guang felt they had just started, and wondered how they could already be resting, but seeing that Lord Ju had rested, he could only put down his shovel. Housekeeper He placed the tea in the pavilion in the yard. In the depth of autumn, gauze curtains hung around the pavilion, fabric that ordinary households would be loath to use for clothing, now basking in the sunlight.

Upon seeing this, Nanny Yun headed towards the house. She could not make a decision on this matter and had to mention it to Commandery Princess. It was uncertain whether the flower seeds would still grow after that "thing" was buried.

Zheng Nianru was slightly taken aback, looking towards Nanny Yun.

"Commandery Princess, it’s the Prince’s idea, fearing that if Heir Zong...," Nanny Yun said sheepishly, "Lord Ju mentioned that the thing to be buried has a fixed position, and it’s inappropriate to move...". After all, the matter was more important than the flower seeds. Lord Ju seemed a very reliable person; if he said it should not be moved, there surely was a reason for it.

"Lord Ju?" Zheng Nianru frowned. Was he invited by Prince Duan? Indeed, whether in her previous life or now, in the matter between her and Ju Nanyi, Prince Duan was not small in stirring the pot.

"If the flower seeds can’t be moved, have him change their location. If that can’t be done, then don’t bother with it," Zheng Nianru said. She had never been one to accommodate others, not before and certainly not now.

Nanny Yun opened her mouth to say something but dared not speak out, so she just retreated.

Xue Liu twisted the silk thread, Xing Yu helped stretch the frame, and Fu Dong silently added tea; thankfully, Commandery Princess had started reading her storybook again, but nobody dared to make a sound, cautiously busying themselves with their tasks.

As Nanny Yun retreated, she looked at Ju Nanyi.

The man sat in the pavilion, his gaze fleetingly on the departing Nanny Yun, but he did not look over, as if he had not noticed her at all. Regarding the choice of location, there indeed was no room for adjustments, but she was not someone who should be so easily persuaded.

A temper prone to flare if things were even slightly delayed, she naturally wouldn’t stand idly by while her beloved items were destroyed.

"Sir, could you consider slightly shifting the location? It seems to me moving one zhang south would suffice," Nanny Yun suggested, her tone diplomatic.

Housekeeper He had not left, and upon hearing this, he looked towards Nanny Yun. What did she mean?

Before Ju Nanyi could speak, Yan Guang had already become anxious.

"Nanny, you don’t understand. The position of this thing has been precisely calculated; even the slightest deviation is unacceptable," he said.

Ju Nanyi was silent; this was exactly what he had meant to say.

"Nanny Yun, why the change? Lord Ju came here personally for the safety of Prince Duan’s Mansion..." Housekeeper He had not finished speaking when Nanny Yun quickly gestured to him to stop. Didn’t she know? If Commandery Princess was unwilling, what could she do.

"Please ask Nanny to clarify that the position cannot be changed. If it comes to the flower seeds, they will have to be planted elsewhere," said Ju Nanyi finally, his tone as calm as ever, making Nanny Yun feel somewhat embarrassed.

Such a good Lord Ju, remaining so courteous despite such an unreasonable request.

"It’s getting late, after we finish we must report back to Crown Prince," Ju Nanyi stood up, not knowing what he was expecting, but aware that it was unlikely to come to pass.

Without something special, without the chance of an accidental encounter, she would not come out of the compound.

Even if she did come out, he would be in a distant place; was he foolishly hoping she would stand before him and speak to him? Ju Nanyi thought of Prince Duan and how to make Prince Duan make some changes at the time of selection was the most realistic.

"Are they really digging?" Zheng Nianru glanced at the figures outside the window, and everyone in the room paused. Was she asking them? Xing Yu quickly went to the window to see for herself; sure enough, they were digging.

"Commandery Princess, they are digging," Xing Yu immediately said, her expression suddenly looking troubled.

Zheng Nianru stood up and walked to the window. Inside the room, no one dared breathe too loud, fearing they would annoy the Commandery Princess.

Yan Guang’s shovel removed a neat piece of earth, quickly forming a large pit with the mixture of soft pine needles, leaves, and fertilizer-rich soil.

Those were the flower seeds she had searched for months to find. Zheng Nianru immediately walked outside.

"Commandery Princess—," they shouldn’t go out. Fu Dong and others hurried after her, their faces filled with panic.

Yan Guang was digging enthusiastically. Besides this spot, there were two other places to dig and bury the items. If it weren’t for the overly courteous manners of Prince Duan’s Mansion, they would have finished long ago.

The next moment, someone snatched the shovel from Yan Guang’s grip. Yan Guang was startled to see that the one grabbing his shovel was a woman. His previous effort when he dug was not slight; how could a woman so easily snatch the shovel from his hands?

The moment the door opened from the inside, Ju Nanyi knew someone had come out. Even without turning back, he could sense the faint wafting fragrance drawing nearer, and the next moment, it was besides him.

"Why are you taking my things?" Yan Guang said and reached out to take his shovel back, letting Xing Yu do her part. The boy hadn’t applied his full strength, but the shovel wouldn’t budge. Stunned, he instinctively used more force, but the shovel remained still.

"You..." Xing Yu gave Yan Guang a dismissive glance.

Zheng Nianru looked down at the soil on the ground, immediately feeling unhappy. Had they really dug it up?

"Who told you to dig?"

Nanny Yun had just taken a few bites of her melon when she witnessed the scene, and instantly, the melon no longer tasted sweet. She threw it away and quickly approached.

"Commandery Princess, Commandery Princess, Lord Ju said it had to be at this position; it’s Prince Duan’s order," Nanny Yun said anxiously. How could the Commandery Princess come out? How could she possibly come out?

Even though, Lord Ju and this gentleman were somewhat familiar, but he was still a man from outside.

Zheng Nianru gave Ju Nanyi a cold look; this was intentional, wasn’t it? Although she did not understand this matter, she knew that despite Ju Nanyi’s involvement, he had never truly believed in it, and showed no hesitation when killing at Qiandao Temple in the end.

Therefore, Ju Nanyi must have done it on purpose.