Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 559 - 538 Second Update

Chapter 559: Chapter 538 Second Update

"Yin He, it was I who carried you back; if anyone should be repaid, it’s me," Xing Yu continued, stepping forward and glancing again at the Commandery Princess in Yin He’s hands.

She wasn’t sure she could rescue the Commandery Princess. She could temporarily trap the youth, by sacrificing her own life. With the Crown Prince and Lord Ju present, they should be able to rescue the Commandery Princess.

Whether it was possible or not, she had to try.

Ju Nanyi saw the approaching Xing Yu with some surprise, but in the next moment, he guessed what Xing Yu was about to do. As the most capable female servant under Zheng Nianru’s command, Zheng Nianru suddenly calling for Xing Yu was clearly not without reason.

Ju Nanyi saw Xing Yu had already reached a very close position, but the youth had become alert and looked toward Xing Yu. In a moment of urgency, Ju Nanyi stepped forward.

"Master Yin He, Prince Duan personally told me he intended to betrothe Princess Chao Ren to me. It was only due to the Wen Family’s sudden rebellion that this arrangement was halted. I am willing to exchange my life for hers, if only you release Princess Chao Ren," Ju Nanyi suddenly spoke loudly, catching everyone off guard. Prime Minister Lin immediately understood; Ju Nanyi was trying to save Zheng Congyuan.

Prime Minister Lin felt a surge of emotions. How fortunate Nanzheng was to have such a loyal and unwavering official for the Crown Prince. But how could such a good official die here?

Yin He immediately turned to look at Ju Nanyi, his face cooling down due to his words.

Ju Nanyi’s statement was very clever; he didn’t speak of his relationship with Zheng Nianru but rather of Prince Duan’s intentions, which was true and the result of his many days of effort. On another note, even if the youth before him was a rogue, he would understand the importance of matrimonial words agreed upon by parents.

Ju Nanyi said this because he knew that the other party had once sought to marry Zheng Nianru from Prince Duan’s Mansion, indicating that he cared about these matters.

Yin He was stunned for only a moment before he suddenly let out a light laugh. Ju Nanyi was not a concern to him, as it was clear that Nian Ru did not care for him. This was evident when Zheng Nianru had intentionally avoided and distanced herself from the man before her when she saw him.

"What use is that, Nian Ru does not like you," Yin He snorted coldly.

As if expecting such a response, Ju Nanyi remained calm. His tranquility stemmed from his previous life; he had been married to Zheng Nianru and even had a child with her. They had shared sweet days together—at least, in his memories, those days had been very sweet.

Zheng Nianru looked at Ju Nanyi, who had stepped forward, with some surprise, frowning slightly while Xing Yu discreetly moved half a step closer, timing it perfectly.

"Master Yin He may not be aware, but I’ve known the Commandery Princess for some time. The first time I met her was in the Other Palace when the Commandery Princess went looking for the Fourth Prince. It was I who guided her to the path up the mountain. When the Commandery Princess found the Fourth Prince, I too was part of the team that rescued her and the Fourth Prince. Later on, the Commandery Princess visited my residence on Yiren Street and saved me from a dire situation. There is a certain fate in all this..." Ju Nanyi earnestly spoke, the truth and falsehood of his words perhaps unclear even to him.

Sometimes, deliberate encounters are merely for the sake of meeting each other.

Ju Nanyi did not know when he had fallen so deep, not having the memories of his past life; he was already deep in the throes. Whether it was reluctance or an obsession, Ju Nanyi had experienced that period and hence, the memories were vivid. He didn’t know why he spoke out; wasn’t he supposed to want to see Zheng Congyuan dead? But if Zheng Congyuan died, would she not follow him to death without a second thought, just like in his previous life?

Zheng Congyuan looked at Ju Nanyi, and had he not faintly sensed Ju Nanyi’s purpose, he might have believed everything Ju Nanyi said. Yet, even so, he did not want to listen to any of it.

The youth finally regarded Ju Nanyi seriously, bursting into laughter the next moment, which quickly turned into violent coughing, as if trying to cough everything out.

Zheng Nianru immediately glanced at Xing Yu; if they did not act now, then when?

However, before Xing Yu could act, Elder Can and Elder Su suddenly appeared behind her.

"Young Master, it’s getting late. You should hasten the matters that need to be attended to," Elder Can said, then looked meaningfully at Zheng Nianru. He naturally noticed what Zheng Nianru was about to do, but, with the Young Master’s quirky personality and his near obsession with Princess Chao Ren, it wasn’t their place to interfere.

Master Yin He stood up straight, while Elder Su worriedly glanced at their Young Master. Although the spell had completely freed everyone in Ghoul Ravine from the ghouls, the state of the Young Master was off, something he had noticed for a long time.

However, the Young Master’s condition greatly differed from that of the Ravine Master, even the obvious traits didn’t match; therefore, other than their worries, Elder Can and Elder Su hoped it was just their excessive concern.

Zheng Nianru, seeing that things were not going as planned, glanced at Ju Nanyi. She didn’t know why Ju Nanyi had intervened, nor had she ever cared about how Ju Nanyi had gradually secured his position as Zheng Congyuan’s trusted aide before she met him.

Even so, what did it matter? In the end, he cruelly stabbed Zheng Congyuan right in the heart.

Master Yin He heard this, withdrew his gaze from Ju Nanyi, not bothering with the others around him now, and pulled Zheng Nianru toward Zheng Congyuan.

Zheng Congyuan’s expression darkened, knowing what the other party meant, but at this moment, whether he was willing or unwilling, the other party would not stop by themselves.

"What, haven’t decided yet? Thinking of having both?" Master Yin He’s tone also quickened, clearly unwilling to delay any further.

Zheng Nianru, sensing the impatience of the youth, was about to speak, but Zheng Congyuan had already coldly spoken.

"Let him go. I’ll compete with you fairly. If you are a man, you shouldn’t need to involve a woman in this matter," Zheng Congyuan spoke, his gaze not even on Zheng Nianru, but calmly looking at the youth in front of him.

He had never taken this youth seriously, but now he realized it was his own negligence that had led to the current situation.

If he had noticed a moment earlier, Zheng Nianru wouldn’t have been put in danger.

Zheng Nianru suddenly turned her head to look at Zheng Congyuan, he, just now... what did he say?

Prime Minister Lin and others looked toward Zheng Congyuan as well, with shock and nothing but shock, had the Crown Prince just implicitly admitted something?

Ju Nanyi also looked over, he had admitted it. In his past life, he had never admitted it, even later when he was imprisoned, he never did. Why admit it now?

Zheng Nianru’s eyes suddenly reddened, perhaps the heavens allowing her another life wasn’t to punish her for the mistakes of her past life, but perhaps to give her a chance for redemption.

Zheng Congyuan looked toward Zheng Nianru, having nothing else to say at this time.

"Don’t worry—" in just three short words, Zheng Nianru nodded. What did she have to worry about? If they won, she would stand with him before everyone; if not, she would die with him, naturally, there was nothing to worry about.