However, it was clear that Yu Jingchen would ignore her, and Consort De herself dared not continue to beg for mercy. Because if she dared to beg, she would likely face even more cruel punishment, and Yu Jingchen had always been that kind of person.
"Go out," Yu Jingchen said.
"Yes," Consort De could only swallow her anger and resentment. With so many people watching, she could only kneel in the courtyard for twelve hours, which was a whole day. If she knelt for the entire day, her knees would be ruined. But she had no choice, because it was Yu Jingchen's decree.
After dealing with Consort De, Yu Jingchen had Xinglai bring back all the people who served Nan Zhiyun.
Because the medicine spilled, it had to be brewed again. Besides that, Nan Zhiyun's back wound needed to be treated again, as did the burn on the back of her hand. Qianxia felt heartbroken seeing this; what bad luck had befallen her young mistress?
"Miss, please bear with it." Qianxia began to treat the burns on Nan Zhiyun's hands.
Nan Zhiyun didn't dare to cry out, not because it didn't hurt, nor because she was particularly strong. On the contrary, it was the thing she feared most. She was acting this way simply because she was too afraid, because Yu Jingchen was there.
Yu Jingchen hates it when people cry and whine, and he also hates it when people complain of being in pain. Most importantly, he really hates himself, and he doesn't want to show that side of himself in front of Yu Jingchen anymore.
"Biting your lip again? Let go," Yu Jingchen suddenly said.
Nan Zhiyun didn't even realize that he was talking to her.
"Didn't you hear me telling you not to bite your lip?" Yu Jingchen said impatiently.
Nan Zhiyun then realized what was happening and released her grip on her lip.
Qianxia acted very quickly and soon treated the burns on his hands. But the injuries on his back were the most terrifying.
Qianxia helped Nan Zhiyun lie down: "Miss, it will hurt a little, but I will be gentle. Don't be afraid, Miss." There were still tears in Qianxia's eyes as she spoke.
"Mmm," Nan Zhiyun responded softly.
She thought she could endure it, but she didn't expect it to hurt so much. Consort De had deliberately tormented her, so the wounds on her back were even more gruesome and terrifying.
Yu Jingchen hadn't expected Consort De to do this. He thought that since he had already dealt with Xu Shi, Consort De should know his intentions, which was why she had sent him over. It turned out that Consort De was unaware of Xu Shi's situation, which was why she dared to do so many things.
"If it hurts, then shout it out. Nobody's telling you to endure it like this." Yu Jingchen finally spoke up when he saw Nan Zhiyun's unbearable expression.
Nan Zhiyun even wondered if she was imagining things because of the pain. Why did she feel that Yu Jingchen was different? And just now, it seemed like... was he trying to comfort her?
Nan Zhiyun dared not think any further, nor did she have the mind to. These things were simply beyond her reach.
Before she could react, Yu Jingchen had already walked over. Nan Zhiyun felt a sudden panic, or rather, more fear.
"You fainted yesterday and still cried out in pain, why aren't you crying out in pain today?" Yu Jingchen said indifferently, sitting down next to Nan Zhiyun.
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