He had already realized last time that his girl didn't like his way of doing things. So now he's trying to change himself, but some things are already a habit, so it might take some time. He's willing to slowly adapt to the way Nan Zhiyun likes, but he also hopes that Nan Zhiyun can slowly adapt to him.
Yu Jingchen placed his hand on Nan Zhiyun's head: "Rest well. If I hear anyone say you haven't rested properly and aren't taking responsibility for your health, don't blame me for punishing you. You don't want me to teach you a lesson through punishment, do you?" Yu Jingchen said half-jokingly.
"Will His Majesty punish me severely?" Nan Zhiyun raised her small face to look at Yu Jingchen, who was standing there.
"Yes, it will be very heavy, extremely heavy. Because if it's not heavy, it won't learn its lesson," Yu Jingchen said with a smile.
"Then how will Your Majesty punish me?" Nan Zhiyun didn't know where her confidence came from; she just felt that Yu Jingchen didn't genuinely want to punish her.
"Yun'er, why don't you offer your opinion?" Yu Jingchen raised an eyebrow.
"Does Your Majesty intend to punish yourself by offering your own opinion?" Nan Zhiyun rarely had the courage to ask such a question.
“Well, if Yun’er doesn’t tell me, then I’ll have to figure it out myself. If the punishment is too severe, Yun’er won’t be able to seek justice,” Yu Jingchen said.
"My foot is injured..." Is Nan Zhiyun being coquettish?
"Getting injured won't help. Your self-inflicted injury won't work on me, so just stay put," Yu Jingchen added.
“...Yes.” Nan Zhiyun’s mood improved. The injury that had been very painful just now didn’t hurt as much because her attention had been diverted.
"I'm leaving now." Yu Jingchen really liked the way she was joking around with him.
Yu Jingchen left Nan Zhiyun's room and looked at Xing Lai. Xing Lai, of course, had the foresight to do so and immediately stepped forward.
"It's all been investigated, and there's nothing wrong with that little eunuch. He just entered the palace this year and was previously a menial worker. He was only recently assigned to Lady Yin's quarters. Lady Yin was demoted at that time, and her temper became even more volatile. She would beat and scold those around her at the drop of a hat. This little eunuch was always the target of her venting."
"Today, Madam Yin knew that Consort Shu was going to Yunpeng Palace, so she went there early in the morning to wait for her. During this process, perhaps because she was feeling resentful, and because the little eunuch had been tortured severely before, and the weather was cold and he was dressed in thin clothes, he couldn't stand still and was beaten and scolded by Madam Yin."
"After Consort Shu's palanquin was lifted, Lady Yin pushed him out. He was already unsteady on his feet, so he crashed directly into Consort Shu's palanquin." Fortunately, he had already investigated all of these matters thoroughly.
"Send someone to keep an eye on him, and tell me immediately if there are any problems. Yun'er took pity on him and wanted to spare his life, so don't let him die. Besides... this is because of Yun'er, so he has this opportunity, and he needs to remember that." Yu Jingchen's voice was indifferent.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant understands." Xinglai naturally knew Yu Jingchen's thoughts. He hoped that person would remember Nan Zhiyun's kindness.
If his guess is correct, then the Consort Shu will likely go even further. If she rises any higher, then that position will be the only one she can hold...
Judging from the current situation, Consort Chen is not far from that position, so... in the future, personnel management will be crucial. His Majesty is probably paving the way for Consort Chen.
Consort Chen Shu is currently very simple-minded. It may be very difficult for her to sit in that position. His Majesty is probably worried about this.
Yu Jingchen looked back. If he could, he wouldn't want Nan Zhiyun to be bothered by those trivial matters. He still hoped that Nan Zhiyun could always be protected under his wing.
"Has the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review entered the palace?" Yu Jingchen's thoughts returned.
"Someone just came to report that we have arrived and are now on our way to Yunpeng Palace," Xinglai replied.
"Then let's go over there and see how our Minister of Justice disciplines his daughter." Yu Jingchen's lips curled into a strange smile, mostly mocking. When Yu Jingchen arrived at Yunpeng Palace, the Minister of Justice was already there.
Upon seeing Yu Jingchen arrive, everyone began to bow. Yu Jingchen walked straight to the head seat.
"Get up." Yu Jingchen's voice carried a hint of coldness.
After Yu Jingchen arrived, the atmosphere at the scene became tense. Yu Jingchen's gaze fell on Lord Yin with a deep look.
"Did Lord Yin see it? I don't think there's anything wrong with my punishment, do I?" Yu Jingchen asked him, though his tone was questioning rather than genuine.
"No problem, Your Majesty's actions are certainly not wrong. It is all my fault for failing to properly educate my daughter. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Lord Yin was also filled with trepidation.
"I've heard that Lord Yin has done many good deeds these days, and has also done Prince An a great favor," Yu Jingchen said, getting straight to the point.
"Your Majesty, please investigate thoroughly. Since taking office, I have been diligent and conscientious, and have never harbored any disloyal intentions," Lord Yin quickly began to express his loyalty.
"I didn't mean anything by it. How is helping Prince An considered disloyal? Lord Yin is being too sensitive." Yu Jingchen toyed with the cups on the table.
"Yes, yes..." Lord Yin was now covered in sweat.
"Alright, I didn't bring you here today to discuss these issues," Yu Jingchen said.
"Yes...it's all my fault for failing to properly educate my daughter. I am willing to accept my punishment." Lord Yin quickly began to apologize.
"How do you think you should admit your guilt?" Yu Jingchen looked up at him.
“Your Majesty…” He choked up.
"What? Lord Yin, you can't figure it out? Who said you need me to make the decision for you?" Yu Jingchen's voice was full of pressure.
"Your Majesty, it's all my fault..." Lord Yin looked at Lady Yin beside him.
"You rebellious daughter, why don't you beg for forgiveness right now?" He was now so angry he wanted to strangle his so-called daughter. His Majesty had summoned him here not to resolve this matter, but clearly as a warning and coercion. Had he discovered something?
"I'm innocent..." Madam Yin had nothing to fear anymore. She knew, of course, that Yu Jingchen would never let her go, and as for her father... tsk, he probably only cared about his own future.
The next moment, with a loud slap, she was slapped across the face by her father. Yu Jingchen watched the farce unfold below without saying a word.
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