The butler served tea. Although Yu Jingchen didn't say anything, he was actually paying close attention to Nan Zhiyun. He knew that Nan Zhiyun was suppressing her emotions.

“You can come back every month from now on,” Yu Jingchen comforted her, then poured Nan Zhiyun a cup of tea.

"Mmm," Nan Zhiyun replied, her voice slightly nasal.

Nan Su watched the two of them interact without disturbing them, simply sipping his tea.

"Father, I'll come back to visit you every month from now on, okay? You can't bother me, okay?" Nan Zhiyun smiled brightly.

"Good, I'm so glad that Yun'er is back." Nan Su looked at Nan Zhiyun with affection. She was his only precious daughter, and he naturally cherished her dearly.

"I wonder what brings Your Majesty here today..." Nan Su finally asked.

"Does the general know that Prince An is returning?" Yu Jingchen asked directly, without even trying to avoid mentioning Nan Zhiyun.

Nan Zhiyun was a little confused after hearing this. Prince An should have returned long ago, but she didn't know why he hadn't returned to the capital yet.

On the other hand, Nan Su finally understood that rumors of Yu Jing'an's unauthorized stockpiling of troops had been circulating for some time, but there had been a lack of evidence. A few days ago, an official finally produced evidence, and he knew that Yu Jingchen had orchestrated it all.

His Majesty was already aware of Prince An's actions, and those previous events were probably arranged long ago. Prince An has amassed a considerable number of troops this time, and now that they have been exposed, it means that he will be suppressed, captured, and seized.

“It is the duty of a subject to share the burdens of his ruler. This old minister is willing to lead troops there.” Nan Su knelt down.

“Father…” Nan Zhiyun didn’t know what these words meant, but she understood that her father seemed to be leading troops into battle again.

"Nan Qing has misunderstood." Yu Jingchen stopped him in time, which confused Nan Su.

"There's no need for you to go in person this time, Minister Nan. I've already made all the arrangements. You just need to focus on maintaining order in the capital," Yu Jingchen said.

“Your Majesty…” Nan Su didn’t understand.

“Previously, Nanqing wanted to resign from his post, but after this matter was over, I… granted your request,” Yu Jingchen said after hesitating for a moment.

Nan Su was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then agreed?

"This old minister thanks Your Majesty!" Nan Su quickly expressed his gratitude.

"There's nothing to thank me for. Minister Nan has dedicated his life to the country; it is I who should thank Minister Nan." Yu Jingchen stood up and personally helped Nan Su to his feet.

"I have misunderstood Nanqing before, and I realized it too late. I know how hard the Nan family has worked over the years. Once this matter is over, Nanqing can finally get some rest. Yun'er is also thinking of you. The Empress Dowager has been worried about you all these years, even though she hasn't said it. So once you've rested, the family should meet more often, and let Yun'er keep you company," Yu Jingchen said.

"I still remember what Nanqing told me most often when I was a child: a ruler should govern the world with benevolence and righteousness. I have truly failed to live up to that, and I have let down Nanqing's teachings and all the hard work he has done over the years. So... I apologize to Nanqing here." Yu Jingchen bowed with his hands clasped.

"Your Majesty...this..." Nan Su dared not accept such a bow. Even Nan Zhiyun was shocked.

“This is what I should have said.” Yu Jingchen didn’t think there was anything wrong with it, so Nan Su didn’t say anything more.

"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun walked to Yu Jingchen's side, and Yu Jingchen patted her head: "From now on you can spend more time with your father, are you happy?" Yu Jingchen asked with a smile.