Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 710 - 651: Another Update 3

"Silence, do you realize she is now the Empress?" Zheng Congyuan’s eyes were bloodshot as he immediately grabbed the sword and lunged at Ju Nanyi.

"I had intended to spare you. Don’t force my hand," Zheng Congyuan spoke coldly, "With just one command from me..."

Zheng Congyuan drew his sword, his expression icy, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Ju Nanyi had to die, especially for that remark, he had to die.

Just then, suddenly, there was chaos outside Chenyuan Hall, footsteps swarmed towards them, and torches lit up the night.

Zheng Congyuan immediately looked towards the commotion outside.

"Well, well, Ju Nanyi, you came prepared," Zheng Congyuan said coldly as he sneered inwardly.

"Your Majesty—"

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened—Your Majesty—" Suddenly, Prime Minister Lin’s voice arose from outside.

Zheng Congyuan’s gaze paused, and he immediately looked down at Ju Nanyi who hadn’t moved an inch.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lin has urgent military news to report," Eunuch Du called out anxiously from outside.

Zheng Congyuan immediately looked down at Ju Nanyi with suspicion, suddenly unsure of the purpose behind Prime Minister Lin’s appearance.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this old servant..." Prime Minister Lin’s voice couldn’t hide his urgency, "Eunuch Du, let me in, you..."

"Come in—" Zheng Congyuan suddenly called out, and the door opened promptly. Prime Minister Lin, paying no heed to the scene inside, rushed in.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it’s terrible. Nanmen State has declared war on us," Prime Minister Lin said in a panic, "I immediately went to find Prime Minister Ju, are you here?"

Only then did Prime Minister Lin take in the scene inside: a tea cup shattered on the floor, and the sword in Zheng Congyuan’s hand.

"Your Majesty, are you aware? Prime Minister Ju, no wonder I couldn’t find you; you must have received the news first. Your Majesty, this time Nanmen State has been plotting for a long time. They have already taken two of our Districts and Counties on the Western Border, and the troops stationed outside Xian County and Helin County have also been attacked," Prime Minister Lin continued.

Zheng Congyuan immediately looked at Prime Minister Lin, and Ju Nanyi also turned his head towards him.

Seeing both men shocked, Prime Minister Lin was momentarily puzzled.

"Your Majesty, did Prime Minister Ju only receive the news of Nanmen State’s full-scale war? Perhaps the news from the two counties of Xian came a step later, and the Prime Minister might not have been fully informed yet," Prime Minister Lin added.

Prime Minister Lin took another glance at the fallen teacup, realizing that The Emperor had lost his temper.

Zheng Congyuan was silent. Nanmen State, that Nanmen Yu, Zheng Congyuan almost laughed, suddenly looking down at Ju Nanyi on the floor, realizing they shared the same motive. No wonder Ju Nanyi had been so devoted to this matter, concealing it from Nanmen Yu.

So why did Nanmen Yu go to war? Did he receive news about Zheng Nianru?

One forsaking the lofty position of Prime Minister, giving up everything. The other, having just secured his footing, selecting the worst possible time to wage war against him. Didn’t this reveal everything?

Zheng Congyuan wanted to laugh, but couldn’t. So, these two madmen believed they could trade terms for Nian Ru?

"Prime Minister Ju, have you thought of any solutions? Think quickly," Prime Minister Lin said as he noticed Zheng Congyuan’s grim expression, turning to address Ju Nanyi.

Ju Nanyi remained silent.

Prime Minister Lin sighed inwardly, realizing the situation was indeed tricky. Nanzheng State had no capable generals to lead the troops in battle, and with all facets of the industry needing revival, the Imperial Treasury was at its emptiest. What could they possibly fight with?

"This servant..." Ju Nanyi began to speak, perhaps seeing a current opportunity for himself...

"Everyone, leave... leave..." Zheng Congyuan suddenly ordered, stepping back with darkened vision and closing his eyes.

Prime Minister Lin flinched at Zheng Congyuan’s abrupt command and immediately stood up to leave. Seeing Ju Nanyi still not moving, he grabbed him, urging him to let The Emperor have a moment of peace so they could think of countermeasures.

So, Prime Minister Lin pulled Ju Nanyi out of the room, making no detour and heading straight to the usual side hall where Ju Nanyi resided. There would be no sleep tonight; they had to devise a strategy.

Eunuch Zheng rushed in.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty—" Eunuch Du supported Zheng Congyuan, his expression anxious. The situation had been very dangerous just moments ago, but now, with Nanmen State’s sudden invasion, what was to be done?

Such a commotion, and Zheng Nianru who had just returned to Chenhe Palace, already knew. She immediately clutched her blanket.

Zheng Nianru wasn’t surprised by the news. Nanmen State attacking Nanzheng State was inevitable sooner or later, but in this lifetime versus the last, it had happened sooner. This was possible; not all events are perfectly aligned in time. Yet, Zheng Nianru felt that whatever was meant to come would come.

Zheng Nianru knew more than anyone that only Ju Nanyi could immediately stop Nanmen Yu. Afterward, the two states would enter a drawn-out war. Otherwise, a single misstep could lead to greater losses for Nanzheng State.