Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 685 - 643: Another Update_2

"Hmm, I wanted to ask for your opinion," Zheng Nianru began, "What do you think of Miss Nanmen from the Nanmen Aristocratic Family?"

"The Nanmen Aristocratic Family is influential, and Prime Minister Ju has made significant contributions to the Nanzheng State. Moreover, Nanmen Yuyan is talented and beautiful, matching Prime Minister Ju perfectly," Zheng Nianru said without waiting for Zheng Congyuan to speak, "What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Congyuan looked at Nianru, whose youthful thoughts were plainly written across her face. It was he who had tasked Zheng Nianru with finding a suitable match for Ju Nanyi.

However, these days, some matters seemed to be intentionally linked together: the replacement of officials, Ju Nanyi’s increasingly prominent position at the imperial court, and now the appearance of the Nanmen Aristocratic Family.

Zheng Congyuan had no doubt that if the Nanmen Aristocratic Family wanted, it would be very easy for them to let Zheng Nianru know of their existence, intentionally or not.

So, how much was there that he did not know about?

"I also think it’s good, indeed a fine match," Zheng Congyuan nodded.

"If you think so too, then I will give it a try. If it succeeds, it would also mean completing the task you entrusted to me," Zheng Nianru said, though it was not a big temptation, Ju Nanyi might not necessarily be interested.

"Hmm," Zheng Congyuan nodded, the most important thing now was to not stir the snake in the grass.

...

"Lord Lin, please—" Luh Xingze chose a secluded private room, Lord Lin was not concerned about the scenery and hurriedly nodded.

"Luh Situ truly appreciates the finer things, please, please..."

Luh Xingze was not polite, he dared not speak to anyone about this matter. The only thing he could do was to silently work behind the scenes to help Ju Nanyi come to his senses in time.

However, was he overthinking it? Could Ju Nanyi possibly be just painting the portrait for the Empress?

The very next moment, Luh Xingze dismissed this thought. How could the Empress’s portrait be allowed to be taken out of the palace privately? Moreover, there were specialized portrait artists in the palace, skilled in human likenesses.

"Luh Situ—"

"Luh Situ?" Lord Lin felt that Luh Xingze was somewhat distracted.

Luh Xingze looked up.

"Lord Lin, the junior officer must say, I am only trying my best with this matter, I cannot guarantee..."

"Of course, Luh Situ need not worry. It is natural," replied Lord Lin, realising the hesitation.

When Luh Xingze entered Ju Nanyi’s residence again, he felt an unreal sensation; just a few days ago, he felt as if there were thorns in his throat and back, but now he only felt cold sweat on his body.

"Xingze, why aren’t you coming in?" Mother Ju still wasn’t used to having so many people serving her, so there were only two or three old maids in the residence. Upon hearing footsteps, she hadn’t expected Luh Xingze.

"Aunt." Luh Xingze was about to bow when Mother Ju already pulled him inside.

"Why stand on ceremony? Come in, come in," Mother Ju pulled Luh Xingze further inside.

The courtyard was not large, in fact, just a simple enclosure with four entrances. The two connected courtyards behind had been closed off by Ju Nanyi, which Mother Ju had agreed to, since they only had a few people and naturally couldn’t occupy so much space.

"Child, why have you come? Isn’t it very busy in the imperial court these days?" Mother Ju asked, "Your Brother Nanyi has not come back for three days."

Upon hearing this, Luh Xingze felt uneasy, especially hearing about all the praise at the imperial court, Big Brother Ju had been kept at Chenyuan Hall’s side hall by the Emperor all night.

"Yes, with such an office, Big Brother Ju is naturally busy," Luh Xingze vaguely responded.

"But that shouldn’t mean keeping him away for several days in a row," complained Mother Ju, though she only expressed this in front of Luh Xingze.

Luh Xingze felt even more cold sweat on his back, Ju Nanyi had not come back for several days? What about those rumors?

Although the Emperor had recovered somewhat from serious illness, Luh Xingze knew that the Emperor’s disease was very troublesome, especially since women were forbidden to come close. Although few knew this secret, Luh Xingze had only learned of it recently due to a task related to the Imperial Physician.

So, what was Ju Nanyi doing in the palace?

"What’s wrong? What’s with this child today?" Mother Ju could also see that something was off with Luh Xingze.

"Aunt, there is indeed a matter today, the task that you entrusted to me, I have come for that matter today," Luh Xingze said.

"Really, come in, come in to talk—" Mother Ju immediately became happy and pulled Luh Xingze into the room.

...

"Prime Minister Ju, this is the Emperor’s intention, he asked the servant to inquire about your opinion first," Eunuch Zheng couldn’t hold back upon seeing the sketchbook tossed aside.

Upon hearing this, Ju Nanyi then looked toward Eunuch Zheng on the ground.

Zheng Congyuan wanted to select concubines for the Harem, what use was his opinion as a mere subject? Furthermore, he was pleased to see it happen.