Chapter 265: One More
Yin He was startled, then lowered his head the next moment. It wasn’t that he hadn’t considered it, but he felt that Zheng Nianru wouldn’t like it. He enjoyed seeing her happy, as her anger always frightened him.
"Let’s go to Prince Duan’s Mansion first—"
Seeing this, Elder Can no longer spoke. He had also thought about what kind of feelings his Young Master had for Princess Chao Ren. He even felt that the Young Master was too gentle in dealing with women, lacking any semblance of masculinity, or as described in the language of the Northern Border, a mere lackey to love. However, this was after all the Young Master’s first experience with love. As someone who had been through it, Elder Can knew the critical points and that handling it poorly could ruin his image in the Young Master’s heart.
Zheng Nianru had not expected Zong Yunqian to come along to escort her back to Prince Duan’s Mansion. Standing in front of the carriage, Prince Duan smiled genuinely. Zheng Nianru’s gaze merely swept over Zong Yunqian and then settled on Prince Duan.
"Father, there was no need to come so early," Zheng Nianru walked forward, smiling at Prince Duan. A year earlier than in her previous life, Prince Duan had not yet aged, and she did not have to marry Ju Nanyi in any haste. Even during her days in Prince Duan’s Mansion, Prince Duan was busy with her dowry, afraid she might suffer any disadvantage.
But now, there were no such worries. The Zong family was wealthy, and Prince Duan needn’t fret over such matters.
"How could it not be early? I especially chose the hour after bidding farewell to the Empress Dowager and the Empress."
"My departure left the Empress Dowager and the Empress without seeing me. They only sent Nanny to relay their words, asking me to return to the mansion and show filial piety to you, father." Zheng Nianru indeed went, but just as in her previous life, the Empress Dowager and the Empress did not wish to see her. She even specially bade farewell to Zheng Haoyuan. In a good mood, she had even left a letter for Zheng Congyuan.
"Heir Zong—" Zheng Nianru gave Zong Yunqian a bow. Zong Yunqian returned the gesture, satisfying Prince Duan greatly and enhancing his fondness for Zong Yunqian, who was, after all, a child grateful for having his life saved by Nianru.