Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 648 - 627: One More Update

"You didn’t misunderstand?" Zheng Nianru put down the fruit tea in her hand and stood up to walk down, while Nanny Yun immediately followed, straightening the hem of her skirt.

"Yes, I heard clearly, the Monarch of Nanmen State can save The Emperor, but," said the guard, pausing, "the Monarch of Nanmen State has made a condition, which is to marry Princess Chao Ren..."

Surprised and shocked, Zheng Nianru thought, after all this time, he’s still thinking about this? There was a moment when she felt that Nanmen Yu was definitely overstepping.

"What did Ju Nanyi reply?" At this moment, Zheng Nianru couldn’t care about anything else, the only thought in her mind was that Nanmen Yu could truly save Zheng Congyuan.

Nanmen Yu could truly save Zheng Congyuan, and Ju Nanyi had thought this indeed possible that Nanmen Yu indeed had that capability.

The guard’s pause wasn’t accidental; it was just that the words that followed, he somewhat found hard to express, not yet having grasped the temperament of his new master. This was his first assignment, and if he didn’t do well, he couldn’t expect to advance in the future.

However, given the situation, he had no choice but to speak.

"Empress, Lord Ju said that Princess Chao Ren has already... passed away, I didn’t expect it, Lord Ju had been prepared early, and even made a new grave..." Although the grave was newly made, it was indeed transferred from another grave. He personally saw it and couldn’t find any trace of new soil, and he sincerely admired this.

On hearing this, Zheng Nianru staggered, Lord Ju this...

"Empress—" Nanny Yun quickly supported Zheng Nianru, this Lord Ju is simply outrageous, daring to speak about the Empress this way.

Zheng Nianru scoffed, she had not known that Ju Nanyi was capable of this; was this intended to completely sever the thought of rescuing Zheng Congyuan?

Zheng Nianru strode out; what was Ju Nanyi thinking, didn’t she already know? How could he truly intend to save Zheng Congyuan?

She should never have harbored any hope for Zheng Congyuan.

"Empress, where are you going?" Nanny Yun asked anxiously, the Empress shouldn’t rush out now.

"Empress, please be calm, you can’t go out now."

Nanny Yun dashed out without further explanation, wanting to stop but not daring to; the guard watched the scene, unsure of what to do, while Nian Xia had already grabbed the guard.

"Don’t be scared; you’ll understand over time. Never mind that now, go quickly after the Empress." The guard hesitated momentarily, but knew Nian Xia was a very close person to the Empress, and he naturally had to listen to her.

The guard quickly followed; Zheng Nianru was already swiftly exiting the palace gate, and he had no choice but to hurry after her.

"Empress, please, calm your anger, Lord Ju said this only out of necessity!" Nanny Yun exclaimed anxiously, seeing no option but to step forward and stop her herself.

"Empress—" the guard stood in front of Zheng Nianru, bowing to speak.

"Step aside—" What is most important now? Naturally, rescuing Zheng Congyuan is most crucial. Whether she is alive or not, does it matter much if Zheng Congyuan isn’t rescued? She didn’t believe that now, being the Empress of Nanzheng, Nanmen Yu would still harbor any intent.

The guard, lacking experience, stood frozen on the spot. He thought of kneeling down when, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Nian Xia, Fu Dong, and others quickly approaching while Nanny Yun held onto Zheng Nianru, this...

"Empress." Amidst the chaos, the guard heard a deep, clear cold voice behind him, oddly capable of soothing, and what surprised him more was that Nanny Yun, Fu Dong, and others seemed to be relieved upon hearing this voice.

The guard immediately stepped aside and waited nearby, only catching a glimpse of the deep blue corner of the visitor’s garment. Was it a minister from Nanzheng State? Young and highly esteemed, yet...

"Ju Nanyi, since when did I die?" Zheng Nianru demanded angrily upon seeing the visitor.

The guard knew who it was without guessing; he should have realized it earlier. In the Imperial Palace, only Lord Ju could...

"Your Highness, please calm your anger. I was left with no choice," came the calm and collected voice of Ju Nanyi, showing no signs of panic or fear from the questioning.

Yet, the guard was puzzled as to why Nanny Yun, Fu Dong, and others were staring eagerly at Ju Nanyi. This was... utterly unreasonable.

"No choice?" Zheng Nianru snorted coldly, "Lord Ju, don’t forget who you serve."

Ju Nanyi looked at Zheng Nianru, anticipating her rage as he planned this.

"Is Your Highness planning to meet the Monarch of Nanmen State?" Ju Nanyi said, his peripheral vision not missing a new guard by the side, but since he was one of Prince Duan’s men, there was nothing that couldn’t be heard.

"Why shouldn’t I?" Zheng Nianru raised her eyebrows, knowing better than anyone who Nanmen Yu was.

Ju Nanyi fell silent for a moment, holding back his anger with that phrase. Why shouldn’t they? Didn’t she understand why not? Maybe he should open up her head to see what was inside that she couldn’t grasp.

"Your Highness, the Monarch of Nanmen State wants to marry you to save His Majesty,"

Zheng Nianru didn’t respond, he understood that much.

"Now, if Your Highness reveals her identity, what would the Monarch of Nanmen State’s reaction be? Please think about it, Your Highness. With the King visiting Nanzheng State repeatedly despite refusals, and insisting on coming despite the dangers, does he truly seek friendly relations? Given his current power, his armies could suppress any domestic rebellion easily. In my opinion, the King having just ascended the throne would be best served by stabilizing his state domestically. Yet, he ventures to our Nanzheng, even bringing troops insufficient to withstand an organized assassination squad. What do you think is his reason?"

Zheng Nianru remained silent, staring coldly at Ju Nanyi.

"What are you trying to say?" She asked.

"What I am trying to say is, the Monarch of Nanmen State has come for you, Your Highness," Ju Nanyi explained. "So reckless, unconcerned with the broader situation, relentless until he achieves his goal, I surmise Your Highness understands this better than I do."

The guard nearby was stunned, wondering what Lord Ju meant by saying things that seemed too sensitive to be discussed; he could be in danger of never leaving Chenhe Palace.

Zheng Nianru could not comprehend Nanmen Yu’s stubbornness; from the beginning, she had never indulged him, even blatantly using him. Even those pretenses of affection were so insincere she hardly needed to invest emotionally, perhaps an oblivious Nanmen Yu couldn’t detect it then, but how could the current Nanmen Yu, after all he had experienced, fail to see through her?

Yet, Zheng Nianru did not rebut Ju Nanyi’s words, for some behaviors are indeed baffling, just like the man before her. Clearly already the Empress of Nanzheng, she believed Ju Nanyi would never concern himself with such an identity, especially as his status now is indescribably distinguished, how could he let himself be dragged into such a predicament.

Nevertheless, Ju Nanyi had indeed got himself involved, and Zheng Nianru wanted to pry open his head to see what was really inside.

"Let us escort Her Highness back—" Seeing this, Ju Nanyi instructed Nanny Yun and others, with Nanny Yun hurriedly supporting Zheng Nianru. What surprised the guard even more was, had Her Highness truly been persuaded?

Ju Nanyi turned and walked away, his gaze lingering momentarily on the guard standing nearby.