Unexpectedly, they actually found something on her – an identical purse.

"Let the imperial physician take a look," said Princess Yu.

The imperial physician slowly stepped forward and examined the purse: "Your Majesty, this purse contains only ordinary osmanthus fragrance."

Princess Yu smiled upon hearing this: "Your Majesty, this purse is the same as Yan'er's. It's possible that she switched it, since she wouldn't have such a thing on her." Princess Yu replied calmly, then looked at the maid.

“Your mother is seriously ill, so stealing money to treat her is somewhat understandable. While Yan’er was punished harshly, you shouldn’t have used such methods to harm her. Now that I’ve brought your mother into the Prince’s residence, aren’t you repaying kindness with enmity?” Princess Yu seemed to feel disheartened.

The maid stared at Princess Yu for a long time, and finally... changed her words: "This servant deserves to die. It was this servant who held a grudge, this servant..." As she said this, the maid swiftly removed the hairpin from her hair and plunged it into her neck...

Yu Jingchen reacted quickly, covering Nan Zhiyun's eyes and pulling her into his arms to prevent her from seeing the scene.

“Your Majesty… this matter is quite clear. Although Yan’er is a bit willful, she would never do such a rebellious thing. However… Yan’er’s harsh treatment of a maid was due to my poor upbringing. I beg Your Majesty’s forgiveness. I will punish her severely when we return.” Princess Yu reacted quickly and immediately knelt down.

Yu Jingchen remained silent, and the room fell silent. Princess Yu couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

"Then as Princess Yu said, take him back and discipline him properly." Yu Jingchen's tone was somewhat nonchalant, and no one could tell what he was thinking.

"Yes, thank you for your forgiveness, Your Majesty." Princess Yu kowtowed, her posture very humble.

Yu Yan breathed a sigh of relief, but the next moment she heard Bai Yusheng say, "Princess Yan treats even her personal maid like this, no wonder she is resented. You must be more careful in the future, it would be bad if something like today happened again. If it weren't for Consort Shu's cat accidentally discovering it today, the consequences could have been much worse and there would have been no way to undo the damage." Bai Yusheng's tone was gentle.

Yu Yan glared at her hatefully, as did Nan Zhiyun!

“Miss Bai is so kind…” Princess Yu looked at her with a meaningful look in her eyes.

"All of you may leave. Leave the rest to the Consort." Yu Jingchen had no intention of listening to them any further and carried Nan Zhiyun to the inner room.

"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty!" everyone said in unison.

Yu Jingchen carried Nan Zhiyun back into the house. Nan Zhiyun's mind was still in a daze. So, was what just happened over?

"Are you still thinking about what just happened?" Yu Jingchen asked her.

"Your Majesty, is Yuyan really being wronged?" Nan Zhiyun seemed genuinely curious.

"What do you think, Yun'er?" Yu Jingchen didn't answer, but asked in return.

“Right…” Nan Zhiyun was a little unsure.

"Yun'er will be able to tell later." Yu Jingchen didn't give her the answer directly, leaving Nan Zhiyun somewhat confused.

However… Nan Zhiyun remembered the aphrodisiac incense from earlier, and she was a little annoyed.

"Your Majesty... is the aphrodisiac incense real?" Nan Zhiyun stammered.

"Hmm?" Yu Jingchen's eyes turned a little strange. Why did he suddenly think of asking these questions?

"...Your Majesty, if it really works, then you are..." Nan Zhiyun couldn't finish her sentence.

Yu Jingchen smiled and said, "Yun'er, why are you worrying about these things? Don't overthink it." He was a little helpless, and then hugged Nan Zhiyun.

Nan Zhiyun was in his arms, her face still burning. But the thought that Yu Yan had just used something on Yu Jingchen made her feel strange.

"Your Majesty, you can't..." Nan Zhiyun suddenly said something without warning, and Yu Jingchen didn't react for a moment, but he quickly understood.

He found it somewhat amusing; was this girl jealous? Her earnestness inexplicably pleased him.

"No, from now on I'll only belong to Yun'er, okay?" Yu Jingchen coaxed her.

Nan Zhiyun was somewhat surprised after hearing this. She had only said those words involuntarily, but she did not expect Yu Jingchen to actually say such a thing.

However, even though she said that, Nan Zhiyun's eyes dimmed again whenever she thought about her own situation. She... didn't seem to be able to do it yet.

Nan Zhiyun's mood suddenly plummeted, and she hung her head, seemingly lost in thought.

"What's wrong?" Yu Jingchen noticed that Nan Zhiyun's mood was a bit off. Nan Zhiyun shook her head. Seeing that she wouldn't speak, Yu Jingchen assumed that today's events had upset her, so he didn't ask any more questions. He simply hugged her gently and comforted her.

Nan Zhiyun leaned against Yu Jingchen's chest for a long time before she finally said something...

"Your Majesty... I wish to give it a try..."