Despite Jiang Ji's previous timid demeanor, he showed no mercy when he struck. He slapped Yu Yan twice, much to Yu Yan's surprise that such a lowly eunuch dared to lay a hand on her. She was about to retaliate when she was stopped: "You wretched woman, how dare you, a eunuch, hit me?!"
Nan Zhiyun didn't know how this kind of person could enter the palace. Was it just because of Yu Yan's identity? She didn't want to waste any more words on this person, so she simply ordered her to kneel for an hour. Even if Yu Yan was unwilling, she couldn't withstand so many people.
On the way back, Nan Zhiyun glanced at Jiang Ji a few times, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back. Logically speaking, this had nothing to do with her, but... he was still someone from her palace, and she was always kind to those around her.
"You don't need to take what she said to heart," Nan Zhiyun finally managed to say after a long pause.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. This servant is of lowly status, and what Princess Yan said is the truth. This servant dares not be dissatisfied." Jiang Ji always kept his head down, and Nan Zhiyun didn't know what he was thinking.
To be honest, Jiang Ji has been very diligent these days, taking good care of Lingdang. However, he is too quiet and keeps a low profile, as if... he is quite insecure.
"Actually... I don't think you need to think like that. You weren't born slaves. Besides, I don't think you are any less than lowly. Aren't we all the same? My father used to tell me that everyone's birth is different, but we can't choose our birth, so don't think that your status is any more noble or lowly."
“Those in high positions need people in ordinary positions to support them, and those in ordinary positions need those in high positions to provide them with corresponding protection. It’s impossible for everyone in this world to be the same. People in high positions and people in ordinary positions complement each other. Father said that our current position is because of these people, so we also need to take care of those who are not as good as us.” This is the kind of thing Nan Su said most often when Nan Zhiyun was young.
Jiang Ji's heart stirred slightly. He slowly raised his head to look at Nan Zhiyun, only to see her gently curving her lips into a warm smile. Nan Zhiyun turned around and looked at him. Meeting her clear, bright eyes, Jiang Ji lowered his head in a flustered manner.
Nan Zhiyun thought she had frightened him, after all, the rules of the palace stipulated that servants should not look directly at their masters. However, she had never paid attention to such things in He'an Palace, and was quite casual with the people in her own palace. It was just that Jiang Ji, for some reason, was extremely strict with the rules. She thought, perhaps he was her former master.
"Jiang Ji, I've noticed you seem quite afraid of me?" Nan Zhiyun asked him.
"Your Highness, Consort Shu is of noble status, this servant..." Jiang Ji hadn't finished speaking when Nan Zhiyun interrupted him, realizing that all his words had been wasted...
"I've already told you, there aren't that many rules here, so you don't always have to be so careful. If you treat me as your master and have no disloyalty, I won't be harsh on you." Nan Zhiyun never had the habit of arbitrarily punishing palace servants. People are all made of flesh and blood; if they treat her well, she won't mistreat them.
Jiang Ji lowered his head and remained silent. Nan Zhiyun was speechless, but she didn't want to say anything more. Oh well, let's take it slow. She had no other choice anyway.
There are special circumstances today; a friend or relative has passed away. I will make up for the missed update tomorrow. I apologize.
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