Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 457 - 436: Second Update

Chapter 457: Chapter 436: Second Update

"Commandery Princess, this soup is from the small kitchen..."

"Clang clang—" Zheng Nianru threw the bowl in her hand, and Fu Dong immediately glanced at Xue Liu, who had already knelt down. Was it her first day serving before the Commandery Princess? Didn’t she know what should and shouldn’t be said?

Kneeling, Xue Liu wished she could slap her own mouth. She saw the Commandery Princess sipped and seemed to like it, so she spoke, hoping to please her, but forgot that the cooks in the small kitchen were arranged by the Crown Prince.

’Commandery Princess—’ Xue Liu’s face turned pale.

"You may leave—" Zheng Nianru didn’t mean to take her anger out on anyone. If it was Zheng Congyuan’s fault, then it was his fault. It had been two days since they returned from Weixing Mountain, two whole days, and Zheng Congyuan hadn’t visited once. Not even a ghost from the Crown Prince’s Mansion showed up at Prince Duan’s Mansion.

Zheng Nianru was getting panicked. The determination she had always had, the life she had longed for—was it all just a ridiculous joke?

Zheng Nianru even felt that whether this matter was explained or not was no longer the most important issue. She wanted to explain, but did Zheng Congyuan give her a chance?

Was she expected to bear the humiliation and personally go to the Crown Prince’s Mansion?

Don’t even think about it.

Nanny Yun, more than ever, hoped for someone from the Crown Prince’s Mansion to come, whether it be Qi Ling, Qi Zhu, or Qi Jin and Qi Yu—anyone would do.

However, this time, even Nanny Yun’s heart gradually sank.

What was going to happen next, after such an incident, it seemed like the heavens were playing a cruel joke.

It’s not that Nanny Yun thought Lord Ju was a bad option—if there was no Crown Prince, if there was no agreement between the Commandery Princess and the Crown Prince, Lord Ju would actually be a decent choice, at least easier to handle.

Until now, Nanny Yun dared not ask what exactly happened in that cave, but even if something happened, the Commandery Princess should have been prepared for it. Regardless of what the Commandery Princess thought, regardless of the outcome that would follow, the Commandery Princess should consider what could happen.

But Nanny Yun dared not ask a single question. The day the Commandery Princess returned, her clothes were only thin, and because the Commandery Princess had entered the bath with them, there was no chance to inspect them, so...

Nanny Yun was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot but dared not show even the slightest sign.

There was no movement from the Crown Prince, and not even from Lord Ju, which left the entire Prince Duan’s Mansion in a state of anxiety.

Fu Dong quickly tidied up the things and cleaned the floor. As soon as she stepped outside, she saw Nanny Yun with a worried face. Fu Dong shook her head; the Commandery Princess had eaten too little these past two days, and tonight was no different.

Nanny Yun let Fu Dong leave and then gritted her teeth, no matter what, that matter could not be delayed any longer.

Xing Yu brought in some items while carrying hot, bitter-smelling medicine. Nanny Yun knew at a glance that the Commandery Princess would not eat a bite of it, even if coerced.

Nanny Yun herself carried the bowl in, watching as Zheng Nianru didn’t notice her coming in, she placed the items on the table and squatted down to personally change Zheng Nianru’s embroidered shoes that had a few drops of soup on them.

"Commandery Princess, even if you’re angry, you shouldn’t be hard on yourself; your body is your own." Nanny Yun could not find other words of comfort. She had always said, don’t be emotional, don’t be emotional, but she also understood that at the Commandery Princess’s age, naturally, she couldn’t help being emotional, especially with the Crown Prince being such an outstanding man.

Nanny Yun found a new pair of embroidered shoes, slowly straightened the socks, and seeing that Zheng Nianru didn’t lift her foot, she sighed inwardly, didn’t rush to put them on, and placed the shoes aside.

"Commandery Princess, if you feel aggrieved, treat me as a piece of wood; scold or beat me if it makes you feel any better." Nanny Yun stood up and slowly said.

Zheng Nianru came back to her senses, glanced at Nanny Yun, tired and even more at a loss, what should she do now?

Nanny Yun almost burst into tears as she was looked at, reaching out to grasp Zheng Nianru’s hand.

"Commandery Princess, it’s not your fault, it’s..." Nanny Yun retracted her hand to wipe the corner of her eyes, then stood up and picked up the medicine from the table.

"Commandery Princess, I had already prepared this two days ago, if you don’t drink it now, it might be too late..." Zheng Nianru slightly lifted her head, straining to hear and understand Nanny Yun’s words and their implied meaning. Her mouth opened; indeed, if even Nanny Yun thought this, how would Congyuan not think the same? So even if she explained, would he believe her?

Could it really come to the point where she had to...

"Crown Prince—" Xing Yu called out in surprise from outside the door at that moment.

Nanny Yun was startled, her hands still holding the medicine that she had not yet managed to hide when the door was already opened. Zheng Congyuan walked in, Nanny Yun lowered her gaze, placing the medicine on the table, and silently moved aside.

When that familiar title rang out, Zheng Nianru’s heart had already calmed down, but that did not mean she was no longer angry. That day in the cave, he hadn’t even glanced at her, not even bothering to ask if she was hurt.

Zheng Congyuan did not know why he had come, but only by coming here could he calm the restless emotions that had prevented him from eating or sleeping these past two days; he did not know what to say.

He himself had not yet figured it out, had not yet made up his mind.

Zheng Nianru suddenly turned away, refusing to look at Zheng Congyuan. She felt wronged; during that time, she still thought of him, the first time she felt something truly mattered to her, the first time she felt...

Zheng Congyuan’s steps halted, and he suddenly lost the courage to speak. How could he not care about that matter? He didn’t even know whom to blame, what he really should do.

After a while, Zheng Nianru did not hear Zheng Congyuan’s voice as she had hoped, and her heart slowly began to sink. The peace brought by his arrival was once again filled with anxiety.

Zheng Nianru was clever, she always knew what mattered to Zheng Congyuan; he was a man of integrity, who couldn’t tolerate the slightest stain, a man who held to his principles in his entire last life, never crossing that line. So how could he not care...

Zheng Nianru suddenly felt like laughing. So, was she just supposed to humbly explain, meekly put herself into those shackles? Yes, she cared about Zheng Congyuan, in her last life, she followed her desires because she didn’t care about Nanyi’s feelings, but now, Zheng Nianru realized, does caring mean allowing oneself to be aggrieved?

Zheng Nianru did not want to pretend anymore, what couldn’t be openly discussed? She turned around, facing Zheng Congyuan’s conflicted expression, and immediately grew even more angry, resentfully seeing how hard Zheng Congyuan struggled; was it disdain for her, because of that incident?

"You may go, why come reluctanly." Zheng Nianru said coldly, Nanny Yun raised her head in surprise, Commandery Princess, saying, saying these...

Zheng Congyuan’s expression was icy, his gaze fixed on Zheng Nianru. She had not seen the great resolve it had taken him to come here, heart like ashes, even forsaking his pride and dignity...

Zheng Nianru’s eyes immediately reddened, she just knew, he was disdainful. She grabbed the bowl on the table and hurled it toward Zheng Congyuan.

"Leave, just leave, never set foot here again." Zheng Nianru shouted, tears uncontrollably following.

"Commandery Princess, Commandery Princess—" Nanny Yun was instantly panicked, wanting to wipe up for the Crown Prince, then hurriedly went to comfort her own princess, pleadingly looking at Zheng Congyuan, perhaps, Your Highness, you should leave first?

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