Yu Jingchen's expression was not good. He even had an impulse to send the Empress Dowager back to Cining Palace. Fortunately, he still had some sense and knew he couldn't do that.
"When did I scare her?" Yu Jingchen asked.
Xinglai was somewhat surprised by Yu Jingchen's words. Why was His Majesty taking it so seriously? Moreover... his words sounded rather childish.
"Don't you know Yun'er is afraid of you? You can scare people half to death if you speak loudly, but why aren't you scaring her now?" the Empress Dowager retorted.
Yu Jingchen: "..." Why was he unable to refute it for a moment?
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager..." Nan Zhiyun grabbed the Empress Dowager's arm.
"Do you see? Was it you who scared me, or was it me?" the Empress Dowager asked.
Yu Jingchen: "..."
Nan Zhiyun: "..."
"If I really wanted to keep him here today, what could the Empress Dowager do?" Yu Jingchen said calmly.
"If Your Majesty wishes to keep me here, then so be it. How can I stop Your Majesty? But Your Majesty should think carefully. Do you really want to oppose me? I am old, and I have no scruples when it comes to certain goals." The Empress Dowager's threat was quite obvious.
Yu Jingchen suddenly fell silent. It has to be said that the Empress Dowager's words would affect him, but when exactly did he start to care about these things?
Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Zhiyun: "If you don't want to go, then don't go. I..." Yu Jingchen hesitated.
"Never mind, I still have some memorials to deal with, so I'll head back now," Yu Jingchen said.
Nan Zhiyun did not reply, but quietly hid behind the Empress Dowager.
Seeing that she didn't intend to speak, Yu Jingchen didn't say anything more and made a move to leave.
The palace attendant bowed in farewell to His Majesty.
Yu Jingchen hadn't taken two steps when he suddenly turned back to Nan Zhiyun, seemingly remembering something: "The end of the year is approaching, and I will summon General Zhaonan back to the palace. During this snow disaster, a riot broke out in the area he was guarding, but fortunately, General Nan was able to suppress it."
Sure enough, Nan Zhiyun looked over as soon as she heard about General Nan. Yu Jingchen's mood finally improved somewhat.
"Your Majesty...can my father really, really come back?" Nan Zhiyun asked cautiously. Without an imperial decree, they were not allowed to return to the capital without authorization.
"Of course, not only that, he also made proper arrangements for the refugees in the surrounding area, which can be considered a great achievement. When he returns, I will reward him accordingly." Yu Jingchen continued, this time his tone was much lighter.
Nan Zhiyun was naturally delighted: "Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!" She was truly grateful.
The Empress Dowager watched from the side, unusually refraining from interrupting, but her expression was rather intriguing.
"Well, besides bestowing a title upon General Nan, is there anything else you desire?" Yu Jingchen asked.
Nan Zhiyun was somewhat surprised, but she dared not ask Yu Jingchen for a reward: "This concubine dares not presume to ask for a reward, but..." Nan Zhiyun seemed hesitant to speak.
"Just what? Please speak freely," Yu Jingchen asked.
"But... after Father returns, may I see him?" Nan Zhiyun asked cautiously, afraid of displeasing Yu Jingchen at any moment.
Yu Jingchen felt a little uncomfortable looking at Nan Zhiyun like this. It wasn't anger, but rather a feeling that she was too...heartbreaking.
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