Chapter 437 - 416: Second Update
Even Ju Nanyi, who usually had strong self-control, couldn’t hide the astonishment in his eyes for a moment when he inadvertently lost focus. It was only by turning his head to steady the reins that he managed to regain his composure.
"The Crown Prince ordered me to escort Prince and Commandery Princess back to the mansion first," Ju Nanyi said, withdrawing his gaze. The half of his cheek that was still being stared at felt inexplicably hot.
Zheng Nianru smiled slightly. She truly understood every expression of Ju Nanyi.
Therefore, Zheng Nianru always believed that beauty was useful, no matter when, no matter your status or temperament.
Even someone as noble and self-controlled as Ju Nanyi couldn’t hold back.
"Then I must thank Lord Ju," Zheng Nianru said as she let down the carriage curtain. She guessed Zheng Congyuan’s intentions correctly; she felt there was no need to ask if Ju Nanyi understood the purpose behind Zheng Congyuan’s move. She felt even more that, in her past life when she had been secretly pleased by Ju Nanyi’s confused infatuation after a few light flirtations, how had she never realized that Ju Nanyi was like those brightly blooming flowers, with even the pollen mixed with nectar, waiting for her to flirt.
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"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, you’ve also been busy for most of the day; you should rest awhile." Nanny Leng took a cushion and placed it behind Empress Dowager Yan Ping’s back and then took the tea that a palace maid handed over. Two palace maids stood on either side, massaging her legs. Empress Dowager Yan Ping, with her eyes closed, tapped her fingers lightly on the tea table beside her, rhythmically.
Nanny Leng knew that this meant Empress Dowager Yan Ping was feeling restless, but what could be done about restlessness? They hadn’t expected things to reach this stage.
"Leng Qiao, what do you think about today’s events?" The Empress Dowager mused, her heart in turmoil, but she had long cultivated a serene temperament, undisturbed by anything. She knew Emperor Jingzhi’s temper better than anyone and realized that waiting at the palace gate with gifts naturally indicated some intentions.
However, Emperor Jingzhi was so brazen...