Chapter 369 - 352: Second Update (Part 2)
"Do you think there’s a problem with Prince Duan’s Mansion, my lord? Does Heir Zong have some ulterior motive in approaching Princess Chao Ren?" It wasn’t difficult for Ju Nanyi to think this way. With a little extra thought, he could arrive at such a conclusion, especially since the appearance of Ghost Shadow had been linked to Prince Duan’s Mansion twice already.
Moreover, many aspects of this marriage arrangement were puzzling. From the very beginning, it was the Zong Sheng Residence, who was in a position of advantage, that suddenly sought to marry Princess Chao Ren. And yet, Prince Duan didn’t seem to favor Zong Yunqian. However, it was said that the Duke of Qing went to propose marriage in person with deep sincerity. This alone was baffling, so, other than Zong Yunqian having some hidden agenda, there was no reasonable explanation.
Zheng Congyuan looked at Ju Nanyi, neither denying nor nodding in agreement.
"Prince Duan visited the Crown Prince’s Mansion twice, deeply concerned. The main reason for your visit is to reassure Prince Duan, and to select two exceptionally reliable individuals to stay at Prince Duan’s Mansion..."
"My lord, I would like to stay at Prince Duan’s Mansion," Ju Nanyi suddenly spoke out, impulsively bypassing his usual rationality. By the time rational thought returned, Ju Nanyi appeared as if the words had been the result of deep deliberation.
Zheng Congyuan naturally knew that Ju Nanyi was not an impulsive man. As soon as Ju spoke, Zheng suddenly thought of another possibility, which made it more evident—was Ju Nanyi’s suspicion not just lip service, but genuine skepticism?
"Very well, you shall go," Zheng Congyuan said calmly. Ju Nanyi’s reliability wasn’t only reflected in completing his assigned tasks flawlessly and discreetly but also in making you feel as if you could never truly gauge the extent of his abilities.
It was only after leaving the Crown Prince’s Mansion that Ju Nanyi allowed himself a sigh of relief, unsure how to feel about his own impulsive behavior.
However, now he had a legitimate reason to enter and exit Prince Duan’s Mansion, and the suppressed emotions within him felt as if they were being laid bare under the scorching sun, buoyantly soaring into the sky.