Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 403 - 382 Second Update

Chapter 403: Chapter 382 Second Update

"Prince Duan, Yunqian did not mean that," the Duke of Qing spoke up immediately. The boy had completely lost his head; how could he say such a thing? They only learned about yesterday’s events after the fact, but the Duke of Qing was not foolish. If they were unaware of the slightest inside information, how could the people from Prince Duan’s Mansion possibly know?

Prince Duan’s face turned extremely ugly, and even Zheng Haoyuan was too frightened to speak at this moment. The words of Zong Yunqian were insulting his cousin sister.

"Zong Yunqian, you’re seeking death. My cousin sister is pure and upright—," Zheng Haoyuan no longer pretended to have a limp and swung his fist directly at Zong Yunqian’s face. To think you can insult my cousin sister like this, it’s simply seeking death.

Prince Duan grabbed Zheng Haoyuan in a flash, his chest heaving.

"Zong Yunqian, this marriage was not something my Prince Duan’s Mansion begged your Zong Sheng Family for. Since that’s the case, there is nothing much to say about breaking off the engagement. Another day... no, right now, I will have someone return the engagement gifts—"

"Prince Duan, my foolish son has acted rashly..." The Duke of Qing’s face changed immediately; he took a step forward, but Prince Duan didn’t give him the chance to continue, "Show the guests out—"

Housekeeper He was also furious. No matter if it was the Zong Sheng Family, how could they mess with the lifeline of the Prince? Regardless of what Aristocratic Gentry Clans you hail from.

"Duke of Qing, Heir Zong, our Prince’s Mansion is too small to accommodate your esteemed selves. Please leave—," Housekeeper He was not polite anymore.

The Duke of Qing knew that nothing he said would help at this point; he heaved a sigh, preparing to talk again once Prince Duan had calmed down.

Zong Yunqian was stunned and instantly realized that Prince Duan had misunderstood his words. That was not what he meant at all. The stake that Ghoul Ravine held in Zheng Capital must be significant.

"Prince Duan—" Before Zong Yunqian could speak, Zheng Haoyuan sprang up, ready to fight again. Gu Dao and Xi Feng were about to intervene but were stopped by the guards beside Prince Duan. The guards accompanying Zheng Haoyuan were too slow to act and could only signal with their eyes their thanks to the people from the Crown Prince’s Mansion who intervened.

"Leave—" The Duke of Qing issued a cold command, as if the situation were not embarrassing enough. It was you who, under such circumstances, had gone to Empress Dowager Yan Ping to request her hand in marriage; and now, it is you who utters such brainless words.

Zong Yunqian wanted to speak again, but seeing everyone on edge, weapons drawn, he was anxious but could do nothing, and could only follow the Duke of Qing and leave.

...

"The engagement is broken off?" Ju Nanyi never thought he would hear gossip from Yu Yuan in his lifetime. After Ju Nanyi woke up, Yu Yuan, who was always restless, couldn’t sit still. With such a commotion in the residence, it was only natural for him to take a look. After watching an afternoon’s worth of drama, he even delayed the Shichen Chinese Time for Ju Nanyi’s medicine.

"How could it not be? Prince Duan did not delay; he had someone return all the engagement gifts." As Yu Yuan spoke, the image of that bright and beautiful woman, who seemed to extinguish all other lights, came to mind.

He had never seen such a beautiful woman in his life.

After finishing his medicine, Ju Nanyi handed the bowl to Yu Yuan. Nian Xia and Xue Liu had hurried back in the afternoon, and he could not help but worry. Now, to hear such news...

So, in that strange world, had there ever been anything involving Heir Zong? Ju Nanyi didn’t know. Many things were different; the intertwining of times and the complexity of events made it hard for him to find a method he considered utterly foolproof.

If the engagement was broken off, did it mean, perhaps by fate, that there was something between them...?

"My lord, did you hear what I said?" Yu Yuan was frustrated at having no one to talk to about discovering such a big secret. "I heard that earlier, Prince Duan had already personally gone to the Zong Sheng Residence to break off the engagement."

Ju Nanyi glanced at Yu Yuan. He had tried to get information from Nian Xia and Xue Liu in the afternoon, but this marriage contract was personally decreed by the Empress Dowager. Breaking off the engagement was not as simple as just talking about it.

No, as Prince Duan occupies the position of a prince, the power he acquires naturally isn’t something his current status allows him to even contemplate.

"Yu Yuan, I feel much better now. Why don’t we take our leave early tomorrow morning? There is trouble at Prince Duan’s Mansion, and we should not stay here to cause more." Ju Nanyi suddenly spoke up.

Yu Yuan was startled. Clearly unable to get out of bed, and they should leave tomorrow?

...

Zheng Nianru was not at all affected by Zong Yunqian’s affairs. In fact, she was in an exceptionally good mood. Zheng Nianru felt that this was the only day, in two lifetimes, that felt truly hopeful.

Zheng Nianru looked at the storied characters in books, those who eventually became forever united. The tales of poverty-stricken scholars and ladies from prominent families, or the top courtesan of the Art House and a bandit, all had excellent endings.

Therefore, she believed the ending for this lifetime would be good.

"I am not sad, Father." Zheng Nianru picked a new incense scent and Fu Dong presented it to Prince Duan.

Seeing that his daughter was in the mood to choose incense and didn’t seem angry, Prince Duan became somewhat relieved.

"This incense is indeed good, it soothes the mind," Prince Duan nodded. However, there were still some matters that he needed to discuss with Nian Ru. "Don’t rush. After the current issue blows over, I will arrange your marriage again. I’ve been thinking, it should be someone who is easy to handle."

Zheng Nianru glanced at Prince Duan, suddenly remembering Ju Nanyi’s arrival. Indeed, easy to handle. At the beginning of their marriage, whatever she said went. She also deliberately nurtured their relationship, wanting to handle it well before letting him raise troops.

At that time, he had control over troops, and although the General from the Northwest Border had yet to return, he would soon. Zheng Nianru didn’t know why the Jiumu Xia Family had transferred their troops to Ju Nanyi, and Zheng Congyuan had not objected either.

Zheng Nianru had her eye on that formidable army; she had personally witnessed how formidable this army was.

However, these concerns were no longer on Zheng Nianru’s mind.

"Father, although Lord Ju is a few years older than you, he did risk his life to save you. What do you think..." Prince Duan suddenly spoke, the thought not being a new one. Before, he felt that Nian Ru was not worthy, but seeing how Ju Nanyi risked his life to save her, he, as a man, could see there was potential.

Prince Duan couldn’t help but sigh inwardly; had it not been for Ju Nanyi’s deed, he naturally wouldn’t consider this direction.

"Father, what are you thinking! Every time I encounter trouble, Zong Yunqian is there. Perhaps our destinies do not align. Besides, you’ve said his family has only his widowed mother, who dotes on him immensely. Naturally, she will be extremely strict towards a daughter-in-law," Zheng Nianru spoke calmly and unhurriedly.

Prince Duan nodded empathetically upon hearing her words. It did have its reasons, and he hadn’t been without his doubts.

"Father, your daughter has just returned to the Prince’s Mansion, and you’re already eager to marry her off? I want to spend more time with you," Zheng Nianru said earnestly, affectionately holding on to Prince Duan’s arm.

"You —" Prince Duan smiled contentedly, touched by his daughter’s sensibility and comforted at the same time.

No sooner had Prince Duan left than Zheng Nianru stood up. Fu Dong was startled; it was so late, where did the Commandery Princess wish to go?

"To see Ju Nanyi—" Zheng Nianru’s demeanor changed from her previous leisurely one to one of restlessness. At this moment, she couldn’t afford to let Ju Nanyi foil her plans.