Chapter 83: Our Beauty
Zhong Min suddenly felt that Ning Zhiyuan in front of her was extremely annoying. He was as smooth as jade, as handsome as a tree in the wind, and was always indescribably gentle to her. His concern for her was so sincere, but everything about him always made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
This sudden arrival of the man made her feel a subconscious danger, a danger different from the one she had felt when she first met Xiao Mingzheng. If the danger Xiao Mingzheng had given her before was a passive oppression, then the danger Ning Zhiyuan brought her was a completely hostile danger.
She didn't understand why she felt this way about someone she'd only met a few times, but she deeply acknowledged the feeling. Her intuition was always incredibly accurate, especially when it came to sensing danger. Whenever she sensed danger, if she couldn't decisively identify the cause and resolve it, she would consciously choose to avoid it.
She didn't want to have too much contact with Ning Zhiyuan, so after saying a few symbolic words, she prepared to leave. Although compared to Ning Zhiyuan, she was just a small person, but small people also have small people's busyness. In her opinion, it was just a different division of labor.
Seeing her attitude, which clearly showed she wasn't too keen on dealing with him, Ning Zhiyuan wasn't angry, but instead smiled with amusement. Perhaps for him, this was the first time in his life he'd encountered a woman who disliked him so much, so instead of feeling unhappy, he found the situation even more amusing.
"If you want to escape slavery and regain your freedom, I can help you." He turned and suddenly said with certainty, "In my opinion, a unique and intelligent woman like you deserves to live a better life of your own, rather than being a slave and burying your true brilliance."
Zhong Min paused, but didn't turn around immediately. If Ning Zhiyuan had said that to anyone else, they would have been moved and excited beyond measure. However, in her ears, no matter how beautiful, sweet, or tempting it was, it had no effect.
She would not be tempted, not because the temptation was not great enough, but because she knew clearly that once she stepped into such temptation, the price she paid would be far greater than what she would gain.
"Thank you, Right Prime Minister!" She turned around and smiled sweetly, "However, Zhong Min would never dare to accept your kindness."
"Why? Don't you want to live a free life?" He smiled faintly, his face full of confidence. Although he had only known her for a few days and had only met her a few times, he was absolutely certain that Zhong Min was a person who advocated freedom.
There is a unique character in her bones, which makes it impossible for her to be bound by anything for too long. Her heart is too big, and a small Mu Palace cannot contain her.
However, Ning Zhiyuan did not expect that although Zhong Min was a person who advocated freedom, he was also a very principled person.
"No, I long for freedom. The Right Prime Minister is incredibly perceptive and can never be wrong. However, while I yearn for freedom, I understand that only freedom earned through one's own efforts is true freedom. Everything else is merely bondage in disguise."
She spoke with a hint of meaning, and her eyes looking at Ning Zhiyuan did not hide her true intention. In her opinion, when talking to a powerful person like Ning Zhiyuan, being tactful might not be better than being direct.
Seeing that Ning Zhiyuan didn't say anything else, but looked at him thoughtfully, Zhong Min said no more, turned around and left, as decisively as if he had never met Ning Zhiyuan in the first place.
After returning to her office courtyard, she saw Xie Feng already waiting for her there. Seeing that she was safe and sound, he said to Zhong Min, "Sister, you have really made a big splash this time! Now everyone in the palace knows about Zheng and you. I was worried that the prince would punish you for it. Now that I see you are fine, I am finally relieved."
"No way, the news spread so quickly?" Zhong Min said somewhat exaggeratedly, "It seems that Prince Mu is really a troublemaker. If he stays here for ten or eight years, even the dregs will be melted by these people's saliva."
"What's the big deal? Don't you think about what's going on? Although Zheng isn't the principal wife, she's still a concubine, and she has quite a background. But now, because she plotted to harm you, the prince has expelled her from the palace without even a divorce letter. This kind of punishment is unprecedented. The prince has never been very involved in matters of the harem, but now he's making an exception because of you."
Xie Feng explained: "This kind of thing doesn't spread quickly, so what else can spread quickly? By the way, is it true that the prince has fallen in love with you, sister, as they say?"
"What a joke!" After hearing Xie Feng's question about whether Xiao Mingzheng had fallen in love with her, Zhong Min suddenly overreacted. She blurted out, "Your Highness has seen all kinds of beauties, how could he possibly like someone as plain as me? These people are spreading rumors too much. Besides, this incident was indeed caused by Zheng's excessive viciousness, and the prince happened to be caught in it. If this situation is not dealt with, this kind of atmosphere will surely make the entire Mu Palace a mess in the future. This only shows that the prince is a man who clearly distinguishes between public and private affairs and is upright and objective. What does this have to do with me? It's really nonsense."
"Really? I thought what they said was true!" Xie Feng said with a hint of regret: "Actually, I think you are much better than those girls in the back garden of Prince Mu's mansion. If the prince really likes you, it's not impossible..."
"Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? It's getting more and more out of control!" Zhong Min quickly interrupted Xie Feng and quickly changed the subject, "I'm not going to waste my time talking nonsense with you. I have to prepare an external defense plan quickly. Time is running out."
After hearing what Zhong Min said, Xie Feng stopped thinking about other things and immediately focused on the matter and discussed it with Zhong Min.
Seeing that Xie Feng finally stopped talking, Zhong Min couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. She patted her head and smiled, telling herself that she had to concentrate on completing this mission successfully. That way, she could regain her freedom and leave this troubled place sooner without having to worry about anything else.
In the following time, Zhong Min locked herself in this small courtyard for two whole days without leaving. It was not until the end of the third day that she excitedly put the three external defense plans she designed into the bag with red eyes.
"I can finally get out of the quarantine!" She stretched her body and walked out while speaking. On the one hand, she wanted to go out and see the sunshine that she had not seen for two days, and on the other hand, she wanted to quickly hand the things to Xiao Mingzheng for review. After finishing, she had to fall on the bed and have a good sleep.
In the study, Xiao Mingzheng frowned as he took the thick stack of papers Zhong Min handed him. He didn't rush to read the contents, but instead said to Zhong Min, "We still have a few days left, why are you rushing like this?"
At this time, Zhong Min's eyes were red and bloodshot, her face was full of fatigue, and she yawned quietly from time to time. It looked like if she was given a bed, she would probably fall asleep right away.
How could this woman be so clueless about taking care of herself? Even if things were urgent, there was no need to work so hard. It wasn't like we had to rush out this morning. Xiao Mingzheng had never seen a woman like this before, and for a moment, his heart softened.
After hearing Xiao Mingzheng's words, Zhong Min didn't think much about it. Instead, he rubbed his eyes without any image, and then said, "If we can finish it sooner, we can have more time to complete the later arrangements. That way, we can be more fully prepared. Besides, if there are any shortcomings or omissions, we can make changes in time."
After hearing Zhong Min's explanation, Xiao Mingzheng didn't say anything else. In fact, if it were someone else, he wouldn't think about these things at all, but would only focus on the plan itself. At this time, he subconsciously realized that he had some different and subtle feelings towards Zhong Min, but he just didn't want to think too much about it.
He didn't look at it in detail, but just flipped through it roughly and found that there were three different sets of external defense plans this time. No wonder Zhong Min was so tired.
"Why three different plans? Aren't two usually enough?"
"This time is rather special, so we have also prepared a set of emergency response plans for unexpected situations. The focus and function are completely different. Your Highness can take a detailed look at it. If you have no objections, you can let Commander Xie make arrangements and preparations." Zhong Min explained briefly. Whether it is feasible or not, everything still needs to wait for Xiao Mingzheng to take a look before making a decision.
Xiao Mingzheng nodded: "I will take a look now. You go sit over there and rest for a while." As he spoke, he pointed to the rocking chair on the side of the inner room, indicating that Zhong Min could go over and sit there and wait for a while.
Zhong Min knew clearly what he had written, and it would not be easy for him to read it carefully. Therefore, when he heard Xiao Mingzheng say this, he did not say anything polite. After thanking him, he walked straight over, sat on it, and simply lay down.
After sitting down, seeing that the master had begun to concentrate on looking at something and no longer paying attention to her, Zhong Min became even more carefree. After stretching comfortably, she fell asleep soon after.
She slept soundly, and seemed to have a dream of some length. In it, she was still Zhong Min of the 21st century, a loving daughter to her parents, a talented senior sister in the eyes of her colleagues, and a security expert admired by her superiors. Everything was as beautiful and warm as before, without the misfortune of time travel and rebirth, nor the frustrations she faced now.
She didn't know how long she slept. In her daze, she only felt as if someone was staying beside her, and then a little warmth gradually came over her body. She couldn't help but smile, gently called out "Mom", and then continued to sleep, with a face full of satisfaction and dependence that she had never seen before.
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