The Empress Dowager picked up a cup of hot tea.
"I usually prefer the first brew of tea; the second brew is weak and I don't remember it well," the Empress Dowager said.
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. I will consider it myself," Yu Jingchen said in a very official tone.
"Worried? Your Majesty is overthinking it. When it comes to methods, no one can compare to you. I've always believed that a person needs three things: first, methods and strategies; second, decisiveness and no hesitation; and third, ruthlessness and cold-bloodedness. No one can match that. Your Majesty possesses all of these qualities, especially the last one." The atmosphere in the room became somewhat tense after the Empress Dowager said this.
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager..." Nan Zhiyun looked at the Empress Dowager.
"Your Majesty has been visiting He'an Palace quite frequently lately. Oh, it's not just frequent, I'm afraid you've been staying there all the time." The Empress Dowager spoke without holding back, putting down her cup.
"What does the Empress Dowager want to express?" Yu Jingchen asked.
"I am merely reminding Your Majesty that wrongdoings must have consequences. Just because others are unaware of what you have done does not mean it did not happen. Do you think what you have done so far is enough?"
"There's a saying that goes, 'blood debts must be repaid in blood.'" The Empress Dowager's eyes sharpened. Yu Jingchen remained silent, and Nan Su, who had been quiet all along, broke the silence.
"Your Majesty, please wipe your hands." Nan Su handed over a handkerchief.
Yu Jingchen glanced at it and took it. In the past... he had learned martial arts from Nan Su. Nan Su was very strict, and each training session lasted a long time.
Afterwards, he was soaked in sweat. At that time, Nan Su would hand him a handkerchief and say, "Your Highness, wipe your sweat."
Yu Jingchen was momentarily dazed. In fact, he had already lived a lifetime, and he didn't know how he could still remember so clearly.
Yu Jingchen stopped what he was doing and began to wipe his hands, his eyes filled with indescribable emotions. The Empress Dowager glanced at him, then looked away, her own eyes concealing unreadable emotions.
"Drink your tea, it'll get cold soon." Gu Yin placed the tea back into the Empress Dowager's hands.
"It's good that it's cold; people leave and tea grows cold." The Empress Dowager's tone seemed to carry some resentment, but also seemed to be mixed with other emotions, as she drank the tea in her hand in one gulp.
“Then let it get cold. I remember you like hot tea.” Gu Yin responded to every word the Empress Dowager said. The Empress Dowager glanced at him, Gu Yin smiled, and shut his mouth.
"This winter is cold, but it's nothing compared to next year," the Empress Dowager added.
"Next year hasn't even arrived yet, how does Your Majesty know it will be cold next year? If it really is cold, then I'll stay with you every day and keep you warm, okay? I'm warm, so Your Majesty won't be cold if you hold me." Nan Zhiyun smiled sweetly at the Empress Dowager. Everyone present could tell that she was coaxing herself.
Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Zhiyun's current state with mixed feelings. Next year? Nan Zhiyun was leaving next winter...
"Do you want me to hold you, or do you really want to keep me warm?" The Empress Dowager tapped Nan Zhiyun's forehead.
"Of course, it's to help Your Majesty the Empress Dowager warm up." Nan Zhiyun leaned against the Empress Dowager's arm; she was genuinely close to the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager gently stroked Nan Zhiyun's head. When she was little, she liked to wrap her up tightly in winter, all fluffy and cozy, and it was so comfortable to hold her in her arms. The Empress Dowager's eyes gradually became unfocused.
(Mini-drama - Nan Zhiyun was huddled under the covers and refused to come out. When Yu Jingchen came over, he found it a little funny to see her covered up so tightly.)
"What's wrong?" Yu Jingchen sat down next to him and reached out to pull the blanket over his head.
Nan Zhiyun let out two soft moans and reluctantly revealed her face.
"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun's voice was soft and sweet.
"What's wrong? Who upset our Consort Shu?" Yu Jingchen pulled her into his arms.
"Your Majesty, I'm so bored, it's so cold outside, and I can't do anything~" Nan Zhiyun leaned against Yu Jingchen's chest, looking aggrieved.
"Why are you bored? I heard that your favorite play is on today. How about I have them perform it for you in the palace?" Yu Jingchen coaxed her.
"A play? What play?" Nan Zhiyun was a little confused, but her attention was piqued.
"Weren't you looking forward to 'The Wind Blows in the Summer'? The play is all scheduled for today, do you want to go see it?" Yu Jingchen asked with a doting expression.
“The Wind Blows Through the Summer!” Nan Zhiyun was startled and immediately sat up straight.
"Really? I want to see it, Your Majesty, please take me to see it?" Nan Zhiyun was overjoyed; she had been looking forward to it for so long.
“Okay, but…” Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Zhiyun with ill intent.
Nan Zhiyun immediately understood, her face flushed, and she reached out to tug at Yu Jingchen's clothes. Yu Jingchen raised an eyebrow and looked at her.
"Husband..." Nan Zhiyun called out, then leaned in and gave Yu Jingchen a kiss.
Yu Jingchen was satisfied, and his smile stretched across his cheeks.
"Look~" Nan Zhiyun said coquettishly.
"Look, I'll watch with you." Yu Jingchen's heart fluttered, and he pulled Nan Zhiyun into his arms before lowering his head to kiss her lips.
Nan Zhiyun pushed him away: "Your Majesty, you said you'd see Banxia, you clearly promised~"
"Look, we'll go see it after we're done," Yu Jingchen said, then moved closer.
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