Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 75: Saving People

Chapter 75: Chapter 75: Saving People

Qi Yu glared at the guard. "What are you standing there for, letting someone cause a commotion here?"

The guard immediately went to pull the person on the ground, but that person came prepared.

"Crown Prince, Crown Prince, only you can save my life," the commoner pleaded.

Zheng Nianru was surprised to glance at Zheng Congyuan, who could actually recognize her and knew she would be here today. That indicated the person had done their homework.

Zheng Congyuan didn’t speak but glanced at Qi Yu, who immediately picked up the man outside and was about to leave.

Zheng Nianru’s mood was spoiled. Listening on, she lost the enjoyment of the previous atmosphere. She looked at the stack of golden, brightly colored pastries in front of Zheng Congyuan. They looked tempting now.

"I want to eat what’s on your plate." Fu Dong glanced at his own Commandery Princess, somewhat distressed to hear the young man’s voice outside. How could he eat while hearing such a plea?

Zheng Congyuan pushed the pastries in front of him over to Zheng Nianru, who thought that while the pastries looked appetizing, they would also dirty her hands. However, her handkerchief was newly embroidered with battling begonias, rare enough to catch her eye, so naturally, she couldn’t bear to soil it.

Fu Dong was about to take out his own silk handkerchief when Zheng Nianru had already approached Zheng Congyuan, tugging at his sleeve and turning it over.

Just then, the door was suddenly burst open, and a rich fragrance spread wildly, just like its master, barging straight in. Zheng Congyuan quickly pulled the person in front of him into his embrace. The sharp scent of the wild man overpowered the thick fragrance, and Zheng Nianru didn’t struggle, burying her head in Zheng Congyuan’s chest, feeling Zheng Congyuan’s rare "initiative."

"Fu Xun, it’s rare to see you in such a place," the Eldest Princess spoke up, her tone unfriendly, but when she saw Zheng Congyuan, even her previous anger halved.

Zheng Nianru, her head covered, was bored and drew circles on Zheng Congyuan’s waist with her finger.

"Imperial Sister, that man was out of line, and I dealt with him on your behalf," Zheng Congyuan didn’t want to elaborate, holding the one making a mess in his arms.

Zheng Tianxin looked at the person in Zheng Congyuan’s arms, wanting to pull them out for a closer look, but she knew all too well the nature of her imperial brother. He appeared gentle and harmless but was extremely opinionated and clever enough to see through your thoughts with a glance.

"Imperial Brother, this is like the sun rising from the west! I have never seen you with someone by your side; who could this be, to be so beautiful?" Zheng Tianxin said, stepping forward with interest to take a closer look at Zheng Congyuan.

Zheng Congyuan remained still, composed, his left-hand cloak shielding the person in his embrace, and with his right hand, he picked up the teacup from the table and took a sip, seemingly not noticing Zheng Tianxin’s advance.

"Imperial Sister, the Empress Dowager will be bringing Master Ling Yi back to the palace soon. If you still wish to meet Master Ling Yi, you better clean up these things around you early, lest the Empress Dowager becomes concerned..."

At these words, Zheng Tianxin immediately lost interest in the person.

"Is Master Ling Yi returning?" Zheng Tianxin’s words carried a hint of panic, glancing at the door but reluctant to let go of the person she had just secured.

"What does it matter if Master Ling Yi comes? It’s not like he would take you, Imperial Sister. Better to grasp what’s before you." Seeing that Zheng Congyuan had no intention of letting her see the person in his arms, Zheng Tianxin lost her enthusiasm and glanced at the female servant kneeling on the ground, finding nothing outstanding about her.

"I’ll take this person with me. It wasn’t easy for you, Imperial Sister, to find such a pleasing person," said Zheng Tianxin as she turned and left. Qi Yu immediately closed the door.

Zheng Nianru crawled out unhappily, feeling too stifled. The novelty she felt at the beginning had gradually worn off.

Zheng Congyuan took out a Handkerchief, wrapped up some pastries, and handed them over. Zheng Nianru turned her head, no longer wanting to eat.

"It’s from the Xilin Banquet, your favorite," Zheng Congyuan patiently coaxed her, pouring tea himself. It was only then that Zheng Nianru nonchalantly took the pastry. Crispy, delicious, it was indeed to her liking.

Below, on the stage, a new singer performed, her voice light and cheerful. Zheng Nianru tried not to listen to the faint cries of agony coming from afar.

She couldn’t even manage her own affairs, let alone those of someone else. Besides, it was the Eldest Princess, the Empress’s most beloved daughter, with immense power, acting as she pleased.

Zheng Nianru, having listened to three pieces of music, still longed for more, but Qi Yu had already come in twice, clearly indicating urgent matters, yet seeing the Commandery Princess so enthusiastic, he had to let it be.

Zheng Nianru initially wanted to throw a bit of a tantrum, but then thought better of it, as some things seemed less enticing once one reached a certain age.

"Just have Qi Zhu take me back," she said.

"Alright, I’ll have Qi Zhu and Qi Jin take you back," Zheng Congyuan didn’t insist, as Qi Yu already briskly brought another carriage around.

Zheng Nianru, along with Fu Dong and Nian Xia, boarded the carriage.

"Qi Zhu, has the chef in your household been replaced again?" Nian Xia hadn’t finished the earlier topic and continued to inquire of Qi Zhu.

"Turn around, let’s go to the Xilin Banquet," Zheng Nianru suddenly lifted the carriage curtain; she was hungry. Hungry, and what was there to eat upon returning? Without Zheng Congyuan, she had no desire to dine at the Crown Prince’s Mansion.

Qi Zhu’s hand that held the whip trembled, wanting to refuse but not daring to.

"Commandery Princess, the Crown Prince said—" Qi Zhu cautiously began.

"Your Crown Prince isn’t even here," Zheng Nianru was unafraid; it was a rare chance to get out, and she intended to return fully satisfied.

Qi Zhu glanced at Qi Jin, thinking that it’s not too far, and a lunch wouldn’t take long, probably nothing would go wrong. Plus, if this little ancestor wasn’t satisfied, who knows how she might stir up trouble for them later.

Qi Jin also felt that the Commandery Princess was petty, and no matter the reason, if you couldn’t go to the Xilin Banquet at this time, she would think you were just opposing her.

"Big Brother Qi Zhu, do you not know the way?" Nian Xia leaned in, kindly asking.

Qi Zhu didn’t know whether to nod or shake his head, but with clenched teeth, he turned the horses around and headed straight towards the Xilin Banquet.

Zheng Nianru had been to the Xilin Banquet before and particularly favored a few of their signature dishes: the river delicacies were extremely fresh, the drunken crab had a lingering taste, and the pastries were also unmatched.

The carriage quickly stopped at the entrance of the Xilin Banquet. Seeing Qi Zhu, the shop attendant immediately led them through an unoccupied passageway into a private room.

This was also why Qi Zhu and Qi Jin dared to make a decision on their own. The Xilin Banquet was very good at ensuring the privacy of its clients, from entering to exiting, you wouldn’t encounter any other guests.

Zheng Nianru finally felt a bit of happiness, considering the outing worthwhile; it’s just that in the future, once she became the Empress Dowager and summoned the chef of the Xilin Banquet to the palace, she would never again taste the flavors of this moment.

When Zheng Nianru stepped out of the Xilin Banquet, Qi Zhu and Qi Jin waited with smiles, especially seeing Zheng Nianru’s smiling expression, which gave them the illusion that the adventure had been worthwhile.

As Zheng Nianru was about to step into the carriage, she noticed a figure huddled in a corner of the Xilin Banquet, the exquisite clothing stark against the wounds covering the body, it was hard not to notice.

Zheng Nianru felt a tinge of pity, as this man had now appeared before her eyes for the third time in just a few days.

However, the Eldest Princess was too impulsive and cruel in her actions. To cast aside such a fine man with a word, indeed, it matched the rumors about her in the streets.

But Zheng Nianru thought, after all, she was Zheng Congyuan’s biological sister. Saving him could be considered a good deed done for Zheng Congyuan.

"Take him with us, let’s go—"

Qi Zhu and Qi Jin were stunned, as this was a decision they dared not make.

Fu Dong and Nian Xia were already pulling at the man, and upon seeing this, Qi Zhu and Qi Jin quickly caught up, lifting the man into the rear of the carriage.