Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved-Chapter 744 - 663: One More Update

Yuan Geng thought of taking action instantly, but doing so now would only increase The Emperor’s suspicion. The key issue was that he hadn’t had the chance to ask Her Highness what she was actually thinking.

Yuan Geng had already prepared to take action.

"Why are you panicking? Her Highness hasn’t blamed you. Normally, Imperial Doctor Lin at least prescribes something to treat Her Highness. If you do nothing, isn’t that due to a lack of medical skill?" Nian Xia spoke, as fiery-tempered as usual.

"Nian Xia, The Emperor is still here, do you not know the propriety?" Nanny Yun immediately reprimanded Nian Xia but was grateful from the bottom of her heart that Nian Xia had spoken up.

"This humble servant, this humble servant has always been unskilled, unskilled..."

Saying this, how could Imperial Doctor Feng not understand, "This servant indeed feels Her Highness is merely tired, she just needs some rest... some rest..."

"Enough, you may leave." Zheng Nianru waved her hand, "Last time, I thought you were quite honest and your diagnosis was solid," Zheng Nianru said.

Relieved, Imperial Doctor Feng quickly left.

Yuan Geng signaled Hui Shan with a glance. This Imperial Doctor Feng could not stay, Hui Shan knew this too, but was it too obvious to act now?

"Shall we call for Imperial Doctor Lin again?" Zheng Congyuan asked. Imperial Doctor Feng had always treated him, and he knew the man’s temperament well—speak whatever came to mind. It was normal for Nian Ru not to trust him.

As Zheng Congyuan turned to call, Yuan Geng stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, Imperial Doctor Lin is off today." Yuan Geng stated firmly. Nanny Yun looked confused—was Imperial Doctor Lin really off today? Wasn’t he...

Nanny Yun turned around, silently supporting what Yuan Geng said.

"Alright, you may leave." Seeing this, Zheng Congyuan’s gaze returned to Zheng Nianru beside him. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

There was much Zheng Congyuan needed to do, especially since he had recovered, with many matters waiting for him. The threat from Ju Nanyi loomed before him, but what Zheng Congyuan truly wanted to do was to make up for his recent "neglect" of Nian Ru.

"Brother Emperor, are you not busy today?" Zheng Nianru stretched out her other hand, grabbing Zheng Congyuan’s sleeve for support as she prepared to rise, which Zheng Congyuan held.

"You need not get up. No matter how busy, I need to accompany you. However, you can lie down in my study, and stay by my side." Zheng Congyuan looked at the woman before him, even more radiant and alluring, like a bright pearl.

It had been so long since he had looked at her with such care—he feared he would not be able to restrain himself, but now, he had no such reservations.

Nanny Yun’s heart tightened suddenly. With The Emperor and Her Highness growing this close, they would find out at any moment. She must come up with a plan, she absolutely must.

"Her Highness—" under Nanny Yun’s instruction, Fu Dong brought in a tray of pastries, "Her Highness, these pastries are best enjoyed warm."

"The Emperor, please try some—" Fu Dong was not prepared to leave.

"Fine, the chefs at Prince Duan’s Mansion are thoughtful, remembering Her Highness’s preferences." Zheng Congyuan, suspecting nothing, picked up a piece of pastry and handed it to Zheng Nianru first.

"I just tried some, they’re rather greasy." Zheng Nianru didn’t want to eat more.

Zheng Congyuan did not insist; he ate a piece himself, noticing Zheng Nianru’s lack of enthusiasm, vaguely recognizing it might be due to Prince Duan’s situation and intended to reassure Nian Ru.

"Next time, I’ll accompany you to visit father." Zheng Congyuan lowered his head, his forehead against Zheng Nianru’s, his voice like a soft breeze, the man’s raspy, low voice trembling, his breath slowly enveloping the woman in his arms.

Eunuch Du very consciously took two steps back and then realized something was amiss—how come these maids like Nanny Yun and Fu Dong didn’t understand any rules? Wasn’t it time to leave some space for The Emperor and Her Highness?

Though Eunuch Du didn’t understand, he immediately sensed something off and continued walking back until he reached the doorway.

"Eunuch Du, why have you come out?" Qi Jin and Qi Yu were just standing at the door, purely because there were too many people inside Chenhe Palace, and they hadn’t noticed that even the guards were inside serving.

Yet, with so many incidents occurring these days, they knew the Empress was timid, so they didn’t think further.

Suddenly, Eunuch Du adopted an expression of discomfort.

"Sirs, I ask for your indulgence, this old servant has been feeling unwell since this morning. I need to step out." Eunuch Du said, clutching his stomach.