Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 722 - 655: Another Update 3
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"Your Majesty, this is a fortunate turn in an unfortunate situation. Since Nanzheng State has always adhered to the Taoist magic of Qiandao Temple and has been blessed by its Mage’s energy, there’s a long-term influence, and therefore, there is a possibility of recovery at this time," the middle-aged man said.
The two Mages from the Yu Family who followed him nodded in agreement. Zheng Congyuan also knew this; the two had mentioned the same rationale before. Hearing now that there was a possibility of recovery, he naturally overflowed with joy.
"Then we must thank Master Bai," Zheng Congyuan said gleefully, reaching out to hold Zheng Nianru’s hand to his side, but he hesitated for a moment before retracting his hand.
"Your Majesty, after the treatment administered by the two Mages of the Yu Family, you need not worry about contact with others. The substances within your body have all been completely sealed, and furthermore, within two months, I can assure you that we will have completely eradicated those substances from your body," the middle-aged man stood up, glancing at Zheng Nianru beside Zheng Congyuan but it was only a fleeting look, and even Zheng Nianru did not notice.
When Qi Jin rushed in, she noticed the atmosphere of joy pervading Chenyuan Hall. Stopping in her tracks, she cast a wary glance around. The faces in Chenyuan Hall were familiar, so those people had not entered the hall.
But that did not mean Chenyuan Hall was safe.
Zheng Nianru was in a good mood, making inquiries about a few matters in Nanmen State, but she did not reveal any flaws.
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The next day, Zheng Congyuan attended court early in the morning. Nanmen State had encroached on the Western Border. Within two days, three urgent confidential reports had been sent back to Zheng Capital, and the civil and military officials were anxious like ants on a hot pan. Upon Zheng Congyuan’s arrival at court, everyone had already gathered there early.
Thus, the imperial edict was issued very quickly, to the expectation of many. Ju Nanyi’s impassioned speech reassured all the officials.
A portion of the military had already assembled outside Zheng Capital City, with such swiftness, demonstrating Ju Nanyi’s capability in getting things done.
On the third day, Zheng Congyuan, accompanied by the civil and military ministers, personally went outside the city to see the troops off. To outsiders, the current Emperor of Nanzheng was wise, and Prime Minister Ju was highly capable; Nanzheng State had a brighter future than ever before. And Nanzheng State’s rapid deployment of troops also calmed the panicked populace.
Nanzheng quickly returned to normal in an extremely short period of time, as if the war had become something very distant from them. In the court, apart from occasional war reports and news of the troops’ locations, everything else resumed its usual routine.
Zheng Nianru’s visits to Chenyuan Hall gradually increased, and as the days passed by, Zheng Congyuan’s condition improved as the middle-aged man had predicted.
The weather was also warming up, but Nanny Yun was very troubled.
It had been two months since Prime Minister Ju had left for the Western Border. Although there were victories reported, there had been no significant progress, making Nanny Yun even more uneasy.
"Didn’t I tell you to put less ice?" Nanny Yun pulled over Nian Xia, chiding her.
"Nanny, Madame insisted. I only moved it after she urged me twice," Nian Xia defended herself with a touch of grievance, as Madame seemed more heat-intolerant than before.
Nanny Yun knew what was going on; these days, Madame was wearing more loose clothing, but as time went on, it was bound to be unable to be concealed.
She had originally thought Prime Minister Ju would return sooner, so that when the time came, even if there was an unexpected event, there would be someone on her side.
"Nanny, shall I move it back out?" Nian Xia asked uncertainly, as the sounds of singing accompanied by string instruments drifted in from the courtyard outside.
"Never mind," Nanny Yun turned to go back inside.
"Is there a play outside?" Zheng Nianru propped herself up, looking outside.
Nanny Yun had not watched it, but it was naturally a play—the third time now. The Emperor had heard that the visiting Mage from Nanmen enjoyed opera and had set up three performances in the palace already, not only arranging plays but also accompanying them to watch.
"I’ll go take a look," Zheng Nianru said as she stood up.
"Madame—" Nanny Yun initially wanted to advise her lady to visit Chenyuan Hall less frequently in case someone noticed, but then she thought, as days passed, the truth would one day come to light, and there was no use hiding it.
Zheng Nianru looked at Nanny Yun.
"Aren’t you going with me?" Zheng Nianru asked Nanny Yun. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
"Madame, this dress is a bit narrow at the waist, perhaps you should change into something more loose," Nanny Yun finally said, unsure of what Madame was thinking, especially knowing that Madame was pregnant and had no intention of terminating it.
Nanny Yun could not understand what her lady was planning to do.
Besides, Prime Minister Ju had already left, and the objective had been achieved, yet Madame continued as usual—with regular meals and sleep...
This left her tossing and turning at night, worrying she might wake up to a scandal breaking, without even the chance to flee with her lady.
