Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 389 - 368 Second Update

Chapter 389: Chapter 368 Second Update

Zheng Nianru glanced behind her and saw the black smoke, somewhat puzzled. What exactly was Zong Yunqian trying to do? Hadn’t they agreed? To each their own. This thing with the Ghost Shadows — it hadn’t happened at all in her previous life.

If such things really existed, Qiandao Temple would have been annihilated back then; nobody saw anything like this. Once it appeared, there wouldn’t be anything left for Ju Nanyi, and their conspiracy would have failed long ago.

Although Zheng Nianru couldn’t figure it out, it didn’t mean she didn’t believe it. After all, there were many things different from before now.

"Are you all right?" Yin He supported Zheng Nianru, finally squeezing to her side followed by the maids who scurried along. In the chaos, naturally, no one noticed anything unusual, especially since Yin He had been around just yesterday.

However, Zheng Nianru paused slightly. Speaking of which, the biggest difference between this life and her past life was the young man before her.

As Zheng Nianru grabbed the other’s arm, such a thought suddenly emerged, unbased yet very clear in her mind. Zheng Nianru glanced at Yin He again. She had seen the Second Prince emit countless black shadows before, and although those seen at Prince Duan’s Mansion were different, they were easier to believe than whatever was emanating from a disciple of Qiandao Temple like Zong Yunqian.

"Commandery Princess, I’ll carry you—" Xing Yu hurried over to Zheng Nianru.

"Commandery Princess, hurry—" Nanny Yun’s voice trembled as she kept looking back, trying to support Zheng Nianru a couple of times but failing, leaving Yin He to uphold their Commandery Princess.

Zheng Nianru nodded, but then looked at Yin He again, her eyes now devoid of the earlier surprise, showing more tenderness.

"Yin He, take good care of my father—" Zheng Nianru said, and as Yin He tried to refuse, being by her side felt right, but facing her gentle, watery eyes, he couldn’t find the words to refuse.

The young man nodded, released Zheng Nianru’s arm, and went to support Prince Duan. Housekeeper He immediately breathed a sigh of relief; he was already an old man, and supporting Prince Duan nearly aggravated his chronic back pain, prompting him to immediately hold his waist and follow the others toward the small gate.

"Bang—" The sound of trees being forced down came from behind, and the black shadow darted through the air before vanishing from everyone’s sight, with Zong Yunqian urgently watching Prince Duan and his group getting farther ahead.

These monsters targeted Prince Duan and Zheng Nianru from the beginning...

Zong Yunqian felt that saying anything now was pointless; he had to deal with Yin He first, letting everyone witness that boy’s true nature to clear up the rumors about him.

Zong Yunqian set his eyes on the young man’s figure, struggling to break free from the last entangling black shadow and rushed directly towards Yin He.

Gu Dao and Xi Feng were startled, but now that they had offended those who should not be offended, they no longer had any reservations and rushed along with their Princely Heir.

"He’s coming, he’s coming—" Elder Can shouted, and everyone sped up, the small gate already close by.

"Rebellion, rebellion, under the broad daylight, such open defiance," Prince Duan said while bolstering his own courage, grabbing hold of Yin He’s sleeve.

"Boy, I have no other wish, take good care of the Commandery Princess, keep her safe at all costs," Prince Duan implored, his words frantic.

"Father—" Zheng Nianru exclaimed, grabbing Prince Duan.

"I want to be with my father," Zheng Nianru said, and immediately looked toward Yin He.

"Yin He, if my father suffers the slightest harm, I will never forgive you for the rest of my life," Zheng Nianru said firmly, who always trusted her intuition over logic, liking those she liked and disliking those she disliked.

The youth was stunned by her words but seeing Zheng Nianru’s serious expression, he could only nod his head. Although he felt some disappointment, he knew that her father, Prince Duan, cherished her greatly.

"Don’t worry, I will protect everyone," said Yin He, glancing at Zong Yunqian behind him. His brows furrowed; he had originally intended to let him go, but now it seemed the man must have discovered something, so Zong Yunqian could not be left alive.

"Young Master, let’s hurry, let’s go out first——" Elder Can grabbed his Young Master, "You must not act impulsively, Young Master. Although this has happened suddenly, now is certainly not the best time to deal with Zong Yunqian, and if we expose ourselves now, all our efforts will be in vain."

Yin He withdrew his gaze, glanced at Elder Can, and continued to move backward.

Seeing that everyone had retreated through the small gate and the high walls obscured everyone’s vision, Elder Can then signaled to Elder Su that they had missed the opportunity, and finding such a chance again would be impossible.

It was not part of Elder Can’s original plan, but considering such a situation might occur, he had been cautious and insisted on Elder Su coming along.

Elder Su immediately understood Elder Can’s intention, and suddenly slipped and fell, tripping Elder Can to the ground.

"Manager Su——" the Master of Ghoul Ravine turned his head and shouted, ready to help, when a house servant quickly dragged the Master of Ghoul Ravine back.

"Master, you go quickly, don’t worry about me——" Elder Su shouted, as with the Master of Ghoul Ravine’s tall figure suddenly blocking the small gate, Elder Su quickly jumped up, and Elder Can moved even faster. Both their faces cold, they directly blocked Zong Yunqian’s path.

"So, no more pretending?" Zong Yunqian snorted coldly. As soon as he spoke, Elder Can and Elder Su didn’t even think about answering. Intent on a swift and decisive fight, both men swiftly attacked. A cloud of black smoke instantly enveloped a few meters, shrouding everything in a dark haze, making everything unclear.

"Those two managers——" Housekeeper He remembered that two were still missing.

"It’s coming out now, coming out——" The "waiters" beside the Master of Ghoul Ravine quickly responded, also waiting very concerned at the door.

"Prince, Commandery Princess, we should leave first, just leave two people to cover our retreat," the Master of Ghoul Ravine immediately said. Having fought with Zong Yunqian before, he knew the man was difficult to handle. Similarly, with the Two Elders of Can Su joining forces, they too were formidable.

"Look quickly, there’s the black smoke——" the house servants of Prince Duan’s Mansion exclaimed as they pointed at the smoke rising over the wall.

"We should leave——"

Zong Yunqian stepped back but quickly pulled something from his chest. A golden light flickered in the dark mist. He stretched out his hand, and Gu Dao and Xi Feng looked on with shocked expressions.

"Princely Heir, it’s no use, we’ve lost the advantage. Better to flee than fight," Gu Dao urgently said. The Princely Heir’s action was bound to hurt both sides.