Chapter 566 - 545 First Update
"Nian Ru—," Prince Duan only relaxed after seeing Zheng Nianru, and immediately grabbed her wrist, "Come, go back with me."
Zheng Nianru looked at Prince Duan, feeling guilty. At that moment, she had forgotten about Prince Duan, who had always treasured her like a precious gem, her father.
"Why aren’t you leaving?" Prince Duan was somewhat anxious. A child doesn’t understand these things. Given the current dire situation, how could she stay in the palace? Prince Duan glanced around and whispered, "It’s not safe in the palace now; it’s dangerous for you to stay here."
Zheng Nianru smiled faintly. Yes, she knew it was not safe, but then where was?
Zheng Nianru took hold of Prince Duan’s hand, leading him slowly toward the small garden outside Chenyuan Hall.
There were things she needed to tell Prince Duan. If there was anyone in the world who could understand her, it would have to be Prince Duan.
"Father, you know that three years ago, Brother Crown Prince saved Nian Ru’s life from Ice Lake...," Zheng Nianru began slowly.
Prince Duan stopped in his tracks, looking at Zheng Nianru. So what?
"After that, it was Zheng Congyuan who quietly replaced the poisonous ingredient in your medicine. This change has lasted for three years; otherwise, you would have been crippled by now, not even recognizing Nian Ru," Zheng Nianru continued.
Prince Duan frowned, looking at Zheng Nianru, puzzled. Talking about this now...
"Also, there have been countless assassination attempts, tumbling down from Golden Edge Mountain into the lake. Father, if Nian Ru can still stand in front of you today, it’s all because of Brother Crown Prince," Zheng Nianru said deliberately, looking at Prince Duan.
"Nian Ru, these..."