Deer Sixteen

Zheng Nianru went from being a Commandery Princess who could be killed at any moment to the position of the Empress Dowager, wielding power over the world. What she couldn't accept was that she didn't end up with a good fate. However, Zheng Nianru thought that no one would have been able to save Nanzheng State.
Yet, she was reborn and, having deeply reflected upon her pain, also considered several past mistakes. Firstly, she should not have married down into the family of Ju Nanyi, a man with a narrow mind who came from a minor house, who only thought about romantic affairs and entangled with her in desperate affection, incapable of assisting Nanzheng. Secondly, she should not have killed everyone in Qiandao Temple, which was the spiritual pillar of the people of Nanzheng State. After all, there were better ways, weren't there, like seduction? Thirdly, she should not have been so confident that the monarch of the neighboring country would fall at her feet, nor should she have trusted the promise of that fickle neighboring monarch, which led to years of drawn-out conflict between the two states.
Um, Zheng Nianru felt she was not wrong. She just wanted to live well and to be a good Empress Dowager. Since she had the chance to live again, why did she have this chance? Could it be that she was expected to once again turn Nanzheng State upside down?

Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved

Zheng Nianru's eyes curved in delight, seemingly unable to believe she could play with the other girls.


This expression on Zheng Nianru's face caused Zheng Boding's brows to furrow with a touch of sadness. He had intended to talk more with his daughter but now felt it was not as important. It wasn't easy for Nianru to come out on an excursion; marrying into a family without a substantial background would likely mean even fewer opportunities in the future.


"Father, I'll just stay with you," Zheng Nianru said, taking Prince Duan's arm again. The thought of playing felt like seeing toys she never had as a child, but Zheng Boding was more important. She had resolved to accompany Prince Duan well in this life and try her best not to anger him.


"Go on, your father still has to serve as a Judge Officer. However, do not wander too far, and do not let Xing Yu leave your side," Zheng Boding said, still worried.


"Okay," Zheng Nianru replied obediently, nodding her head.


Chapter 178 Third Watch