Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 450 - 429: One More Update

Chapter 450: Chapter 429: One More Update

Zheng Nianru did not answer and looked at Ju Nanyi, hmmm, there was definitely something wrong with the Ju Nanyi before her. The man had always been very steady; even when she issued a fake Imperial Edict that forced him into rebellion, he simply accepted it silently, and even adapted to the situation at a faster pace, turning the entire tide.

So now, they had fallen into this cave, and it was more dangerous than that time?

Indeed, Ju Nanyi always lacked grand vision in his undertakings. If it weren’t for her pushing him to the brink and elevated him to that high position, his whole life might have been just about achieving some success and climbing the ranks, perhaps that was his ultimate goal.

"Don’t be afraid, someone will come to save us," Zheng Nianru said, being in the position she was now, it was natural for her to think that way, given her humble identity and her still disputed status as the Commandery Princess.

Upon hearing this, Ju Nanyi slightly startled, seemingly wanting to mock where the woman before him got her confidence from.

Was it from the forces held by Prince Duan? Now that the Northwest border had not yet fallen into chaos, Prince Duan’s forces were only a precaution against the Crown Prince. After all, The Emperor’s people were still around, and in a few months, Emperor Jingzhi would pass away from illness.

"The terrain here is concave. If we follow the water flow, we should be able to find an exit." Ju Nanyi, who did not intend to talk, still spoke up; waiting for others to rescue them was not as good as finding a way out themselves.

Ju Nanyi had thought about the identity of Zheng Nianru’s kidnappers, but there was nothing much to guess. They were dressed in black and masked; he had seen them before—they belonged to The Emperor, and after Emperor Jingzhi’s death, these people would become the Hidden Guards of the Crown Prince.

So, why did Emperor Jingzhi want to capture Zheng Nianru, and moreover, administer such a drug? Ju Nanyi’s mind was once filled with various thoughts, but now, he found an extremely strange situation unfolding before him.

As for Emperor Jingzhi...

Ju Nanyi was not unaware of Emperor Jingzhi’s absurd deeds. It was just that in recent years, Emperor Jingzhi had quieted down because he simply could not get up.

Thinking of this, Ju Nanyi felt agitated. Situations he had never considered in his last life were now clearly laid out before him, and with his current strength, he simply couldn’t solve them.

Ju Nanyi actually preferred everything to be the same as in his last life. Even if it meant being busy and toiling a bit more, as long as he could once again be with his family of four, he would never let the ending of his last life happen again. If the border was in chaos, so be it; he would just need a bit more time to settle things down.

Ju Nanyi suddenly realized he had been standing there for quite a while, and Zheng Nianru still showed no intention of leaving. Sighing, he turned back.

"Does the Commandery Princess not believe my judgment?" Ju Nanyi asked, wanting to say something else, yet...

Zheng Nianru looked at the man before her thoughtfully. What exactly had happened to make Ju Nanyi this panicked and disturbed?

"What’s happened?" Zheng Nianru asked directly; she was not a patient person, nor did she feel like guessing back and forth. Her gaze did not avoid the issue, her expression clearly showing, "You have a problem, I’ve noticed it."

This question made Ju Nanyi freeze on the spot, as if time magically went back to his last life. Some things, after years of living together, a polished tone of voice, and a slight change in expression and behavior, could not be perceived by someone who wasn’t extremely familiar with him.

And now, they were like a longtime married couple with an established tacit understanding, who could still find happiness in the dim light of a fading oil lamp.

However, the only difference was that he was like a husband who had caught his wife cheating but was too cowardly to confront her, not daring to ask or show any emotion, even if that included his restlessness and anxiety.

Unable to conceal it, Ju Nanyi simply did not try any longer. He looked up at the woman before him. He believed that he cared enough about Zheng Nianru, but the Zheng Nianru he knew did not have such a character in her life.

"I just vaguely guessed the identity of the person who captured you; maybe I’m overthinking..." Ju Nanyi wanted to make his ridiculous guess seem more convincing, feeling that it was the best explanation.

Zheng Nianru immediately felt relieved. She hadn’t even had time to think about the black-clothed people, because she wasn’t worried about that matter. To her, Emperor Jingzhi was now just a paper tiger, posing no danger to her at all. After getting out, she just needed to hand the matter over to Zheng Congyuan.

"Who do you think it is?" Zheng Nianru asked.

Ju Nanyi shook his head; it was better that she didn’t know.

"I must be thinking too much. With my lowly position, my exposures are limited. I’m just afraid of being implicated in it," Ju Nanyi said, finding the excuse very reasonable. Indeed, he would be implicated. Once outside, he needed to make his "reasoned" deductions clear to the Crown Prince.

Zheng Nianru did not inquire further. Glancing at the pitch-dark cave and the torch in Ju Nanyi’s hand that was about to go out, she really didn’t want to keep walking, especially since she was too hungry to take another step.

"Can’t move any further?" Ju Nanyi looked at Zheng Nianru, who was clearly reluctant to move. Despite the irritation, he had to suppress his displeasure. No matter what the reason, they needed to leave quickly. He was unclear about the outside situation, which could mean they were in great danger, particularly if Emperor Jingzhi’s men were gaining the upper hand.

Hence, they could not stay here. Only by getting out could they take control of the situation.

"If the Commandery Princess doesn’t mind, may I carry you out on my back?" Ju Nanyi offered, prompting Zheng Nianru to glance at the man.

"You’re injured." Zheng Nianru sighed internally, but then resigned herself, waving her hand. In this regard, she still trusted Ju Nanyi.

Zheng Nianru had only walked a few steps when Ju Nanyi suddenly came up to her, said nothing, hoisted her onto his back, and strode forward.

"Your hand..." Zheng Nianru frowned, somewhat wanting to refuse but also not wanting to, as it was comfortable for her.

"It was just dislocated, and I put it back in place during the rest earlier. There shouldn’t be a problem if you don’t move about," Ju Nanyi explained. During the chaotic times of war, they had often been on the run, losing soldiers along the way. Naturally, a medic wasn’t always available, so Ju Nanyi had learned to treat minor wounds to minimize injury.

Listening to him, Zheng Nianru obediently wrapped her arms around the man’s neck to avoid falling off and allowed Ju Nanyi to walk slowly forward.

After nearly an hour and three breaks, Ju Nanyi would rest and without waiting for Zheng Nianru to speak, he would continue to carry her and move on.

Zheng Nianru felt that with Ju Nanyi’s intelligence, he should understand her intentions.

"Is someone coming?" Zheng Nianru suddenly heard footsteps and looked forward questioningly. The sounds were loud and chaotic, indicating the arrival of not just a few people.

Ju Nanyi had also heard them.

"Put me down, they must have found us," Zheng Nianru immediately exclaimed with joy.

Ju Nanyi didn’t move. If now, if their current situation were to be seen by everyone, if...

"The ground is all wet—" Ju Nanyi said, showing no intention of putting her down.

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