Nan Zhiyun slept in a daze until noon. When she woke up, she was like a dazed child, and it took her a long time to come back to her senses.
She slowly sat up in bed, instinctively wanting to check her body...
It seems...not painful.
She looked at her clothes; she thought she looked fine... Nan Zhiyun's mind was a mess. She remembered what happened yesterday, though she couldn't recall exactly what happened after that. She only remembered that Yu Jingchen wanted to...
But she only felt fear at his actions. Later... she vaguely remembered Yu Jingchen holding her and saying he would call the imperial physician...
In the past, after every incident like this, Qianxia would bring the female healer over, but the process... Nan Zhiyun didn't want to recall it. She closed her eyes; the past was indelible in her heart.
When Qianxia came in, she saw Nan Zhiyun sitting there alone, looking dazed.
"Your Majesty, you're awake? His Majesty said you weren't resting well and specifically instructed me not to wake you," Qianxia said.
"Did His Majesty go to the morning court?" Nan Zhiyun asked in a soft, sweet voice.
"His Majesty is probably about to finish the morning court session," Qianxia replied.
Originally, there was no morning court session today, since it was the first day of the Lunar New Year. However, Prince An was returning to the capital this afternoon, and coincidentally, someone impeached him for hoarding troops without authorization. Moreover, many people in his fiefdom petitioned and filed complaints, accusing Prince An of oppressing the people. The matter had become quite a big deal, so a morning court session was arranged this morning.
"Your Majesty, please have something to eat first. This was specially instructed by His Majesty, so that you can have something to eat first to tide you over. Lunch will be served in a little while, and the General is also in the palace." Qianxia asked Chunhua and the others to bring out the food.
However, Nan Zhiyun only heard the words "The general has also entered the palace".
"Father is here?" Nan Zhiyun's mood instantly improved.
"Yes, the general just came here, but knowing that the Empress was still resting, he went to Cixi Palace. His Majesty said that the Empress and the general can have a reunion dinner together at Cixi Palace today." Qianxia was genuinely happy for Nan Zhiyun.
Nan Zhiyun also remembered that this was something she had mentioned to him yesterday, and something Yu Jingchen had promised before. But she didn't expect Yu Jingchen to do it so quickly.
"Father is here. You should call me. Quick, help me with my makeup. I need to go to the Empress Dowager's place." Only at times like this could Nan Zhiyun be completely uninhibited.
"Yes, yes, Your Highness, don't worry. Let's eat something first. The general won't leave." Qianxia smiled happily. Her happiness was her happiness.
“Your Majesty, His Majesty bestowed upon you a new courtesy name today, Chen,” Qianxia said.
Nan Zhiyun was stunned for a moment, Chen?
"Yes, Consort Chen Shu." Qian Xia smiled, then helped Nan Zhiyun up and helped her change clothes and wash up.
Nan Zhiyun was only slightly surprised, but she didn't think too much about it, after all, her father was the one she cared about most right now.
Nan Zhiyun hurriedly arrived at Cining Palace, surrounded by palace servants along the way, who were afraid that she would slip and fall on the snow. In particular, Nan Zhiyun was running so fast that she had no image of a concubine at all. The palace servants kept telling her to slow down, but Nan Zhiyun wouldn't listen at all.
Yu Jingchen stared blankly at Nan Zhiyun, seemingly lost in thought. Fortunately, someone nearby watched with quiet concern. He didn't know why Yu Jingchen had come here after the morning court session.
He had initially thought His Majesty was going to see Consort Chen, but he hadn't seen him go. Instead, His Majesty was waiting here for Consort Chen. But why wasn't His Majesty going over there? Why was he just watching from here?
"Your Majesty, Consort Shu is supposed to be going to Cixi Palace. Do you wish to go with her?" Xinglai asked cautiously.
"But I won't go. It would be different if I went. They probably wouldn't be used to it, and they wouldn't like me as an uninvited guest," Yu Jingchen said. (Quite self-aware...)
However… Xinglai thought to himself, “If it’s just Consort Chen Shu and General Nan who are not used to this, do you think the Empress Dowager will give you face?”
"Go and tell the imperial kitchen to prepare more home-style dishes; the people in the palace might not like them," Yu Jingchen added.
"Yes..." Xinglai answered, but what he didn't say was... actually, the Empress Dowager had already given instructions on these matters.
"These days, have those serving Consort Chen pay close attention to her emotions and be careful," Yu Jingchen added.
"Yes," Xinglai felt that he was just a messenger, a tool. As long as he agreed to something, that was enough.
When Nan Zhiyun arrived at Cining Palace, Aunt Anxin was already waiting. Upon seeing her, she smiled broadly.
"Your Majesty is here? Quickly, the Empress Dowager and the General are inside." An Xin said cheerfully, supporting Nan Zhiyun.
Nan Zhiyun followed An Xin into Cixi Palace. The Empress Dowager and Nan Su were chatting happily, and the room was filled with a harmonious atmosphere, which was the best picture of a family.
"Oh my, our Yun'er is here! Come quickly, come sit next to me." The Empress Dowager quickly beckoned.
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, Father!" Nan Zhiyun gave a slight curtsy, her tone much lighter, perhaps because she was in a good mood.
"Your Majesty, may I sit with Father? I'll sit with Your Majesty every day from now on, okay?" Nan Zhiyun rarely acted coquettishly.
The Empress Dowager and Nan Su both smiled.
"Tsk, you're still closer to your father," the Empress Dowager said with a smile, but it was just a joke.
"Alright, alright, sit next to your father." The Empress Dowager said in a doting tone.
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager usually dotes on Yun'er, so isn't it only natural that she's closer to me now?" Nan Su glanced at the Empress Dowager with an air of arrogance, but the Empress Dowager just smiled and remained silent.
Nan Zhiyun sat down next to Nan Su.
"Dad," Nan Zhiyun said with a beaming smile, her face full of a little girl's charm. Nan Su reached out and pinched Nan Zhiyun's nose: "Still a clingy little girl."
"I missed you." Only at times like this would Nan Zhiyun show this side of herself.
"Alright, there's still plenty of time. Anxin, go and get Yun'er all those kumquats and grapes; she loves them," the Empress Dowager said.
“Yes,” An Xin replied with a smile.
The house was bustling and cheerful inside, a stark contrast to the desolate scene outside. The all-white interior added to the quiet atmosphere.
Yu Jingchen was outside, speechless. Why come here instead of going in? Is he freezing?
"Your Majesty, why don't you go in and take a look? Your presence would be a sign of imperial favor, and I imagine others would show more respect to Consort Shu and General Nan." Xinglai tried to offer a way out.
"I'm not going," Yu Jingchen replied. There wasn't anything worth going, and in the end...
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