Nan Zhiyun was overjoyed upon hearing this.

"Can we skip the drink today?" Nan Zhiyun couldn't believe that Yu Jingchen would actually agree. She had asked him many times before, but Yu Jingchen had never allowed it.

"Okay, I won't drink today." Yu Jingchen really liked this side of Nan Zhiyun.

"Your Majesty, the imperial physician examined my pulse yesterday. He said it was a normal pulse and that my health has improved a lot." Nan Zhiyun said suggestively.

"Oh? That proves the medicine is very effective," Yu Jingchen replied.

"And I drink the medicine every day," Nan Zhiyun added, seeing that Yu Jingchen "didn't understand."

"Hmm, Yun'er is very good." Yu Jingchen smiled and gently rubbed Nan Zhiyun's forehead.

Nan Zhiyun: "..."

"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun was about to speak, but Yu Jingchen interrupted her.

“You smell of alcohol. Go take a shower first. It’s cold today, so don’t catch a cold. Besides, you’re tired today, so take a hot bath to relieve your fatigue,” Yu Jingchen said to Nan Zhiyun.

“Yes…” Nan Zhiyun didn’t know if Yu Jingchen did it on purpose, but she was too embarrassed to say anything now.

Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Zhiyun's retreating figure with a helpless expression. Only after Nan Zhiyun went inside did Yu Jingchen look at the group of people on the ground.

"This time it's because of your master. She's soft-hearted, kind, and genuinely good to you. If you still don't serve her properly in the future, you know the consequences," Yu Jingchen warned, looking at the group.

"Yes..." They naturally knew it was because of their own Empress; otherwise, given His Majesty's temperament, they would be lucky if they hadn't lost half their lives today.

Nan Zhiyun's bath time was always quite long. When Yu Jingchen entered, Nan Zhiyun was comfortably soaking in the hot water. As usual, the people watching from behind the curtain did not go in to serve her.

Upon seeing Yu Jingchen arrive, Qianxia and the palace maids bowed slightly: "Your Majesty."

Nan Zhiyun, who was inside, felt a little nervous and uncomfortable when she heard Qianxia call out "Your Majesty".

Yu Jingchen lifted the curtain, and Nan Zhiyun was somewhat flustered.

"Your Majesty," Nan Zhiyun called out.

The first thing Yu Jingchen saw was Nan Zhiyun's slightly flustered eyes.

"Why aren't you used to it yet? It's not like we haven't done it before." Yu Jingchen walked over.

"Your Majesty, could you please leave first..." Nan Zhiyun was somewhat flustered, but Yu Jingchen did not comply with her wishes this time. He walked directly behind Nan Zhiyun.

Those scars... are still there, and the scar removal creams I used before seem to have no effect at all.

Yu Jingchen reached out and touched the scars, and Nan Zhiyun trembled all over, whether it was a natural reaction or she was frightened.

"Don't be afraid," Yu Jingchen whispered to comfort him.

"It looks terrible," Nan Zhiyun said softly.

"Yes, it's all my fault. It's my fault that Yun'er has suffered and been wronged," Yu Jingchen said slowly, his voice filled with self-blame, guilt, and regret.

"It hurt a lot before," Nan Zhiyun told him, but it was unclear what she meant—was she emphasizing that the injuries had hurt a lot before, or was it just the injuries that had hurt before?

"I won't get hurt again, Yun'er. I know I was wrong about what happened before, and I regret it." Yu Jingchen stated his thoughts frankly.

"I am fully recovered now," Nan Zhiyun changed the subject.

"Well, thankfully there was still time." Yu Jingchen was incredibly grateful that he had been reborn to this point, and that all his mistakes could still be undone. He was also grateful that he had been able to wake up in time and not continue to be indifferent or even confused.

"The imperial physician must have told His Majesty that my health has almost fully recovered," Nan Zhiyun continued.

"Yes, so I'm very grateful for this opportunity." Yu Jingchen didn't realize the meaning behind Nan Zhiyun's words.

"So, may I not take my medicine?" Nan Zhiyun stated her purpose.

Yu Jingchen: "..." This silly girl was just testing me, so she hasn't given up yet. She must be suffering quite a bit from that drug.

Yu Jingchen remained silent, simply staring at Nan Zhiyun. Nan Zhiyun looked up and saw his gaze, feeling somewhat guilty.

"You really don't want to take your medicine?" Yu Jingchen asked her, his tone indulgent.

"I hate drinking it, I really hate drinking it," Nan Zhiyun said, her tone somewhat childish.

“Then let’s not drink it, so you won’t be unhappy every day.” Yu Jingchen compromised, and Nan Zhiyun’s eyes lit up: “Really? I can not drink it? Not just today, but I don’t have to drink it anymore in the future?” Nan Zhiyun’s eyes sparkled.

"Well, you don't need to drink it anymore. The imperial physician came to tell me yesterday that your body has recovered enough to stop taking the medicine. But you still need to take good care of your health. All medicines have some side effects, and tonics are no exception, so you can stop drinking it if you don't want to." Yu Jingchen coaxed him like a baby.

“But you still need to take good care of your health in the future. If I find out you’re not taking care of yourself, then you’ll have to keep taking your medicine, okay?” Yu Jingchen said.

"Okay." Nan Zhiyun agreed readily.

Yu Jingchen smiled and then touched the water in the bathtub with his hand.

"The water's cold, do you want to add more or do you want to get it out?" Yu Jingchen asked her.

Nan Zhiyun then realized that she was still naked, and felt a little embarrassed, her face turning red.

"Why are you still shy? You were fine just now?" Yu Jingchen deliberately spoke to her in a joking tone.

Nan Zhiyun bent her legs slightly. The water was up to half of Nan Zhiyun's face. This girl was trying to hide herself in the water.

Helpless, Yu Jingchen grabbed a towel and scooped Nan Zhiyun up. The sudden movement startled her. Then, realizing her current state, Nan Zhiyun was at a loss for what to do.

"Your Majesty," Nan Zhiyun stammered, and Yu Jingchen picked her up, wrapped in a towel.

"Yun'er, don't you know that you're prone to getting into trouble like this?" Yu Jingchen asked her.

Something happened? What happened? What could possibly go wrong here? What could possibly go wrong?

Seeing that Nan Zhiyun didn't understand, Yu Jingchen didn't explain further. This girl was naive; how could she understand so much? Besides, this situation had never happened before, but... if it really happened a few times, she would probably understand by then.

But... let's take it slow. It's not good to scare her. He understands that Nan Zhiyun is mostly afraid of him. Although she's much better than before and will appropriately express her needs and demands, it doesn't mean that Nan Zhiyun isn't afraid of him anymore.

Yu Jingchen carried Nan Zhiyun over. Her hair was still wet, so Yu Jingchen used his internal energy to dry it, saving time and effort. Nan Zhiyun's eyes were full of surprise. She found it amazing, the first time she had ever seen something like this.

Yu Jingchen couldn't help but laugh when he saw Nan Zhiyun's curious expression.