Chapter 435 - 414: Second Update
Prince Duan’s expression immediately turned cold. He knew Emperor Jingzhi’s character better than anyone. If it weren’t for the fear that Lady Ru would die at the hands of that pervert sooner or later, Prince Duan would never resort to such a desperate strategy so hastily.
Zheng Nianru stood still, seemingly not understanding the Emperor’s intention to the outsiders, as if she was confused. Seeing that the Emperor showed no sign of lowering his hand, Prince Duan’s face darkened immediately, and he was about to speak when a figure suddenly stood by his side.
Zheng Congyuan immediately grasped Zheng Boding’s other hand and then the Emperor’s.
"Father, Imperial Uncle, it’s truly wonderful that you can put aside your past grievances," Zheng Congyuan said, standing by Prince Duan’s side and blocking the Emperor’s entire line of sight with his tall figure.
"Yes, yes, yes..." Prince Duan nodded. He didn’t care for Emperor Jingzhi’s face, but he did trust Zheng Congyuan, who would be the one Nian Ru could rely on in the future.
"Fu Xun speaks very well; let’s all leave," Empress Dowager Yan Ping said, standing up with a smile and looking at her grandson appreciatively. This grandson of hers gave her the least worry, able to see through everything without showing his thoughts on the surface.
"Imperial Grandmother, Father, Imperial Uncle, please—" Zheng Congyuan continued, determined to go all the way.
Emperor Jingzhi frowned but ultimately was somewhat intimidated by Zheng Congyuan. Knowing how protective Zheng Congyuan was of Zheng Boding, he understood the implications.
Back when Zheng Boding rebelled, he had an extremely secretive squadron under him. When Zheng Boding’s forces were defeated, that group of men mysteriously disappeared. Despite several years of searching, he found not a trace, and every spy he placed in Prince Duan’s Mansion disappeared one after another without yielding any results.