Chapter 583 - 562 Second Update
Ju Nanyi simply couldn’t hear what Prime Minister Lin was saying. She agreed because of Zheng Congyuan’s current condition. He should assume that her concern for Zheng Congyuan far exceeded the concern for herself. She knew that once she went to Bu Er Temple, she would no longer be able to reverse such a situation in the future.
Perhaps it was because she never felt that kind of psychological burden, just like in her past life, the person in Ghoul Ravine was not unimpressive either; in fact, among those who caught her eyes in her past life, all had points she appreciated.
In an instant, Ju Nanyi was consumed with irritation and kicked away the short table that was in her way, only to realize that Prime Minister Lin had not left.
Prime Minister Lin was stunned. The always gentle and refined Lord Ju was now...
Ju Nanyi forced herself to calm down. What use was getting angry? Would anger help her grow wiser? She had managed with difficulty to persuade Zheng Congyuan to leave quietly with her. What did these matters have to do with her?
"Prime Minister Lin, as an official, I am ashamed of failing the Emperor’s trust. Now, I am unable to come up with a complete solution—" Ju Nanyi began, veins bulging on her hand, as if she longed to smash that intrusive short table to vent the anger in her heart.
"Ah—, Lord Ju, there is no need for self-reproach. You, you have already done your utmost," Prime Minister Lin empathized, patting the shoulder of the agitated Ju Nanyi across from him. Such words only made Prime Minister Lin feel even more unfit to show his face.
"I understand your intent, to provide us a moment to catch our breath with a delaying tactic, but fate has been unkind. The power of Ghoul Ravine far exceeds our imagination, and those spells, how could us mere mortals possibly..." Prime Minister Lin sighed.
"I often ponder, since its establishment over two hundred years ago, our Nanzheng State has been a country in the Dongyuan region devoid of such chaotic elements, and their shadows have gradually dissipated in Nanzheng. Look at our neighboring states; five out of the six states are controlled by the religious sects, and even now in Nanmen State, those powers are re-emerging. Sometimes I feel that the two hundred years of peace enjoyed by the Nanzheng Imperial Clan is stolen, maybe..."
"Prime Minister Lin, let’s save these words for the day the Nanzheng Imperial Clan truly falls," said Ju Nanyi, who had no interest in discussing such matters or thinking about the Nanzheng Imperial Clan. They were already rotten, from the governmental affairs to the districts and counties, each and every aspect was in complete disrepair.
Prime Minister Lin suddenly realized he had misspoken and hastily held his tongue. Lord Ju’s indignation had simply spread to him.
"Lord Ju, things have come to this point; we can only take one step at a time. It is most suitable for you to handle this matter. Moreover, regarding the Empress..."