Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 564 - 543 First Update

Chapter 564: Chapter 543 First Update

"Commandery Princess, over here, the Crown Prince’s breath is unstable at the moment, but this old one can help His Highness recover more quickly," Elder Su stepped forward and spoke with respectful tones. Qi Zhu, Qi Jin, and others hurried over, holding back their urge to snatch Zheng Congyuan back from the elder, their eyes firmly fixed on the old man approaching Zheng Congyuan.

Zheng Nianru looked up, still rational. Especially since the other party had just saved Zheng Congyuan, it would not make sense for them to kill Zheng Congyuan now.

Zheng Nianru nodded her head.

"You guys, come over and help—" Qi Zhu and Qi Jin had been waiting for these words and immediately came to support Zheng Congyuan. As soon as they touched his feeble body, their eyes reddened, knowing well what this implied.

Yet, the Crown Prince was indeed alive. Although they were not certain if the Crown Prince had truly died just now, many believed that the Zheng Congyuan they just saw had not died, and that Master Yin He had merely spared him.

"Find a secluded place," Elder Su glanced at Elder Can, deliberately giving him room, then looked towards the Commandery Princess, "Your Highness, you..."

"I will naturally follow—" Zheng Nianru immediately said, determined not to let Zheng Congyuan out of her sight again.

Qi Zhu, Qi Jin, and the others looked at Zheng Nianru with complex thoughts, unsure of what to say at this moment.

They did not believe that it was solely for the Commandery Princess’s sake that the other party would kill Zheng Congyuan. On the contrary, it was a good excuse, one that made the motive for ascending to power seem less ugly, by pinning it on Zheng Nianru, who had imperial blood.

Probably, it wasn’t just Qi Zhu and his companions who thought this way; this was likely the thought shared by most ministers.

However, there were naturally flaws in this. The fatal shortcoming was that Zheng Nianru’s reputation was not good, and her status was not so legitimate. The Crown Prince could use this as an excuse because of his status and position, which allowed people to overlook Princess Chao Ren’s status. But it would not work if it was someone else.

Therefore, this was where Ju Nanyi’s brilliance lay. He quickly saw the key to the situation. If the other party really came for the throne, then now controlling Zheng Congyuan to be a puppet emperor, while the real manipulator in the background would be like the existence of Qiandao Temple. In this fleeting moment, the ministers who were gradually regaining their senses started to understand the crucial step.

After Zheng Congyuan was taken away, the atmosphere on the field became much more subtle.

Ju Nanyi stood up and slowly walked towards the direction of the youth. Just as he reached Prime Minister Lin, Lin suddenly stepped forward and whispered.

"Lord Ju, just speak your mind. The imperial court of Nanzheng will be counting on you in the future," Prime Minister Lin finished speaking, then looked deeply at Ju Nanyi, with admiration, gratitude, and great expectations in his gaze.

Perhaps, no matter what situation Nanzheng State might fall into in the future, they should not forget that today was when Ju Nanyi saved the entirety of Nanzheng State, preserved the dignity of Nanzheng State, and prevented it from changing rulers within a single day.

Ju Nanyi did not answer but continued to walk forward slowly.

Yin He, cold as ever, didn’t look at anyone and walked straight towards the main hall. The disciples of Ghoul Ravine had already rushed into the hall, dispersing the unwilling, and the youth stood in the very center of the hall, not even glancing at the elevated position, turning instead to watch Ju Nanyi, who was slowly walking in.

Standing in the hall, Yin He made Ju Nanyi reaffirm his speculation once again. The other party was indeed uninterested in that position. If he had not experienced and understood deeply himself, he might not have understood the youth’s obsession.

If he was because he met her when he was insignificant, and because she "appreciated" him that he later had his obsession, then what about the youth before him?

For what reason?

What did she give him?

Clutching his fist, Ju Nanyi sought to carve out something more advantageous for himself amidst this tangled and complex nexus of relationships.

He knew clearly what he wanted at this moment, and even more vividly, he heard the mocking voice inside his head.

"Speak," the youth raised an eyebrow. He had given him a chance, not to put on this pretense of profundity.

"The Crown Prince ascends to the throne, Princess Chao Ren becomes the Empress, and Ghoul Ravine replaces Qiandao Temple as the state religion of Nanzheng," Ju Nanyi spoke slowly, aware that the youth was uninterested—his eyebrows were already raised, clearly disinterested. "Only if Zheng Nianru becomes the Empress and fulfills her wish can we discuss the other matters."

The youth raised an eyebrow, hoping that what Ju Nanyi was saying matched his understanding.

"What do you want?" asked the youth, speaking slowly. What was his agenda? With the act he had just committed, rushing out and embracing Zheng Nianru, he could have killed him on the spot.

"I want actual control over Nanzheng," Ju Nanyi declared, catching the disdain in the youth’s eyes, "Or do you want Zheng Congyuan to control Nanzheng and gradually accumulate power until he is ready to oppose you?"

"Fine, as you say," he didn’t care who the Emperor was; if this was the only way to have Zheng Nianru, of course, he would agree. "But will she agree to it?"

"As long as you save Zheng Congyuan’s life, she will naturally agree," Ju Nanyi affirmed, a bitter smile in his heart. She had always been unconventional in such matters, without any burden, neither in her former life nor in this one.

"Good, leave all these matters to you," Master Yin He said, eager to conclude the negotiation. He had no interest in them, caring only about legitimizing Ghoul Ravine, but most importantly, it was about her.

"The Wen Family—" Ju Nanyi had not expected the negotiation to end so swiftly. The thoughts forming and those yet unfinished rushed forth unbidden, as the matter with the Wen Family was the most crucial at the moment.

Master Yin He turned his head, looking at Ju Nanyi.

"Why don’t you ask about Qiandao Temple?" the youth suddenly offered a sly smile, one filled with cunning that flashed for an instant like a child who had just played a prank.

Ju Nanyi’s heart sank. It seemed the remnants of Qiandao Temple’s power left by Zheng Congyuan were more likely doomed, and now all that remained was the faction following him. Master Huo Yi...

Although Ju Nanyi didn’t know Master Huo Yi’s true power, he was aware that, since the prophecy had emerged, Qiandao Temple had been plunged into panic, doing much in the shadows to no avail.

And now, with the disappearance of Qiandao Temple, how much of the prophecy truly had been told? Likely, no one would know anymore. At least the portion he had seen in his past life had yet to surface in this one.

"The matter of the Wen Family is in your hands; you have one month. I want to see her," said the youth before leaving. The one-month suggestion by Elder Can now coincided with the youth’s wishes—at least for the moment, he was afraid to face her.

The people from Qiandao Temple had come in a rush and left in haste. Aside from Elder Can and the others that stayed behind, the rest had long since vanished along with the youth from the Imperial Palace.

As Ju Nanyi stepped out of the grand doors of Chenyuan Hall, he saw Prime Minister Lin looking towards him with an anxious expression.