Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 563 - 542 Second Update

Chapter 563: Chapter 542 Second Update

"No, I don’t want you to save him, it would be better if he just died—" Zheng Nianru shouted loudly as Ju Nanyi held her tightly. Even after a lifetime, the person in his arms elicited the same feelings.

"Zheng Congyuan will live—" Ju Nanyi said swiftly.

"No, I don’t want him to live like that—" Zheng Nianru shook her head, while Xing Yu, Nanny Yun, and the others, shocked into stupefaction, wanted to move forward but were unsure what to do. Just now, the Princess had wanted to die; they had witnessed it with their own eyes and were terrified. Moreover, subconsciously, they, they actually believed Lord Ju...

"He must live; only by living is there hope," Ju Nanyi continued, "And then there’s Prince Duan. If you die, he will not spare Prince Duan. You know he has gone mad, you know he has lost his mind, he will surely kill everyone."

Zheng Nianru looked at Ju Nanyi in stunned disbelief, not understanding why he had rushed out like this.

"He can save Zheng Congyuan, have you forgotten? He almost revived the Second Prince once." Ju Nanyi was afraid his words lacked persuasive power. "As long as Zheng Congyuan is alive, there’s hope for Nanzheng. Even just for Zheng Congyuan, you need to live."

Ju Nanyi didn’t know why he was saying these things; he had to be insane, definitely insane. To keep her alive, to stop her from thinking about death, he realized he could stoop to such a humiliating level, swallowing poison with a smile.

Zheng Nianru was somewhat incredulous; she didn’t believe any of it, didn’t believe that Zheng Congyuan would live, didn’t believe that these were Ju Nanyi’s thoughts. But there was one thing she did believe, he at least knew something about bringing back the dead. That was why he had used so many bizarre methods in the past and left her in a state somewhere between life and death. Even later, she suspected her rebirth in this world might be related to the strange things Ju Nanyi had done.

"Believe me, he can save Zheng Congyuan." Ju Nanyi didn’t know what else to say; after all, what did it matter whom he used?

And in the next moment, not far away, a youth proved Ju Nanyi’s words; the Ghost Shadow that hovered in mid-air was swallowed by the youth. Instantly, black smoke billowing from the youth’s mouth, glittering with silver light, shot towards Zheng Congyuan. Elder Can and Elder Su watched the scene, dumbstruck, before realizing that this was not appropriate under so many watchful eyes.

Suddenly, the disciples of Ghoul Ravine encircled Yin He, blocking the view of everyone around. However, by that time, all those inside Chenyuan Hall were already gobsmacked.

They didn’t understand the meaning of saving someone that Ju Nanyi mentioned; was the Crown Prince not yet dead? More accurately, had he not completely died?

Elder Can and Elder Su sat down without hesitation, adding their mystical power to their Young Master. Finally, Zheng Congyuan on the ground stirred slightly. Elders Can and Su sighed in relief as the youth retracted the black smoke and coldly regarded Zheng Congyuan on the ground.

He regretted it again; why had he saved him when Zheng Nianru was willing to give up her life for him? Yet, he was compelled to save him, at the cost of a significant amount of his energy.

The youth felt aggrieved, while Elder Can took a step forward, whispering to his Young Master.

"Young Master, Zheng Congyuan now needs you to continue living; he is a bargaining chip in your hand. This chip is the most advantageous thing for you at present," Elder Can couldn’t help whispering. If it were not for his long journey and familiarity with the Young Master, he would never speak such words.

However, Elder Can knew very well the craziness and obsessiveness of his Young Master’s emotions, which were far from ordinary. Though the best way would be for the Young Master to eliminate all rivals and win the beauty, it seemed impossible now. So, they had to settle for the next best thing.

If anyone else were in this situation, it would be impossible, they could not swallow such a blow. But their Young Master was not a normal person from the start.

Just like the Ravine Master himself, the Young Master, sharing the bloodline of the Ravine Master, naturally followed in his footsteps. Like certain Ghost Shadows that could bind to their master, once bonded, such subtle yet almost insane emotions, were far from what one could call normal.

So, once Elder Can learned of the Young Master’s past encounter with Commandery Princess Chao Ren in the mountain cave, he knew the Young Master’s obsession had become a reality.

Yin He, puzzled and eager for answers, looked toward Elder Can. What did that mean? And what was that about Ju Nanyi just now?

If he saved Zheng Congyuan, she would forgive him, but if Zheng Congyuan was alive, how could she ever look at him?

Elder Can sighed inwardly, despising his thoughts and feeling sorry for his Young Master, but now, it seemed the only way, saving Nanzheng State was also saving themselves in Ghoul Ravine.

"With Zheng Congyuan in the Young Master’s hands, everything that follows can be negotiated, it all depends on the terms they offer," Elder Can said cautiously, reminded by the urgent words Ju Nanyi had just said a moment ago.

Yin He was still confused, but the commotion outside interrupted him before he could continue.

"Make way, make way—" Zheng Nianru, like a madwoman, pushed through the crowd until she saw Zheng Congyuan on the ground. She approached him tremblingly, not daring to touch him, but the man’s faint breathing, the rise and fall of his chest, seemed in an instant to take her from hell to heaven.

Zheng Nianru was ecstatic. The feeling at that moment was too good, far beyond the blandness she had assumed of life and death. It vividly, starkly reminded her that she was just a mortal, always afraid of death, always fearful of losing the one she loved most. As long as he was alive, everything was vibrant.

"Brother Crown Prince, Brother Crown Prince—" Zheng Nianru murmured, each utterance more urgent than the last, lifting Zheng Congyuan up and gently caressing his face, his eyes, his ears—he was alive, Zheng Congyuan was alive.

Prime Minister Lin and others trembled, as if they too experienced a shift from hell to heaven, even fearing that they were mistaken. But Zheng Congyuan, slowly sitting up, was indeed the living Crown Prince, giving everyone hope.

It seemed, it seemed there was a turning point.

As long as the Crown Prince was alive, they had hope for life, and Nanzheng State had a chance for a turnaround.

Prime Minister Lin immediately cast a grateful look towards Ju Nanyi, knowing that he had salvaged the current situation, and even though the road ahead for Nanzheng State was not going to be easy, being alive always brought hope.

The youth was about to take action, but Elder Can quickly pulled back his Young Master, casting a glance to silently signal the Young Master to look at Ju Nanyi. Although Yin He was still confused, he vaguely understood Elder Can’s intention.

In the field, perhaps the only one who truly saw through everything was the person right in front of them, Ju Nanyi.

The Young Master’s gaze was cold, with a wild aggression, looking at Ju Nanyi, his subconscious telling him this person was no mere trifle.

Ju Nanyi’s gaze was indifferent, filled with scornful mockery, as if to say, "We’re all outcasts in this world. You’re just a dog that no one holds dear, not much better than anyone else."

The Young Master raised an eyebrow: Shall we talk?

Ju Nanyi withdrew his gaze, imperceptibly nodding: Let’s talk.