Chapter 286: Second Update
Zheng Congyuan quickened his pace, hoping only to catch a glimpse of her at the palace gate, which might bring her a bit of peace upon seeing him.
Qi Ling and Qi Zhu dared not stop him, wishing only that the carriage at the palace gate would leave quickly; however, many officials had not yet reached the gate, dashing the hopes of Qi Ling and Qi Zhu.
Upon seeing Zheng Congyuan approaching, the officials immediately bowed and knelt. Zheng Congyuan strode past them without the slightest intention of stopping.
"Prince Duan—" Just as Zheng Boding mounted his carriage, preparing to leave, he heard someone calling him from behind and furrowed his brows with irritation. It better not be that Zong Yunqian again. It’s better for Nian Ru to stay away from Zong Yunqian until this matter is cleared up.
Therefore, except for a moment at Hanyuan Hall, Zheng Boding did not pause, not wanting to give Zong Yunqian a chance to catch up.
"Prince Duan, please wait—" Zheng Boding intended to ignore the call, but when Qi Ling spoke up again, the Prince immediately recognized the voice was neither Zong Yunqian’s nor that of Gu Dao or Xi Feng.
The next moment, Zheng Boding immediately climbed down from the carriage, stepping forward.
"Crown Prince—" The Prince was puzzled. Today was the Empress Dowager’s birthday, and by rights, he should have stayed in the palace with the Empress Dowager. However, during the banquet, Empress Dowager Yan Ping’s Momo came especially to tell him that the Empress Dowager was tired today and wished to rest early, so there was no need for him to visit again.
"Crown Prince, is it about the Empress Dowager?" Zheng Boding guessed correctly.
Zheng Congyuan stepped forward, his peripheral vision still catching sight of Zheng Nianru’s carriage right behind Prince Duan, the faint glimpse of a dress hem so familiar to him.
"Imperial Uncle, please rest assured about today’s events, I will certainly investigate thoroughly."