There were actually many bruises on her arms, after all, the fall she just took was quite severe. However, Nan Zhiyun didn't know how Yu Jingchen discovered them, because these injuries weren't very painful yet, just a little numb.
Yu Jingchen didn't know at first, but he noticed everything when Nan Zhiyun was changing clothes, which led to this situation.
"Take a look at all these injuries. She hasn't mentioned them herself, so she must be in too much pain to think straight," Yu Jingchen said to the imperial physician.
Nan Zhiyun: "..."
The imperial physician: "..." Fine, actually these injuries don't need any treatment at all, they're just minor scrapes, a little medicine will do the trick. But the imperial physician only dared to mutter this to himself, not daring to say it aloud.
"Your Majesty, I will prescribe medicine for these wounds in a moment, and you can apply it," the imperial physician replied respectfully after examining the wounds carefully.
"Alright, go down." Yu Jingchen didn't say anything else. Upon hearing this, the imperial physician felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He picked up his box and hurriedly left, afraid that if he stayed there for even a second longer, his head would be in danger.
The room was empty again, except for Xing Lai who was still there. Yu Jingchen glanced at him, and Xing Lai immediately understood and quickly retreated. Nan Zhiyun tried her best to hold her breath, afraid that Yu Jingchen would do something to her again.
“You really are useless,” Yu Jingchen said abruptly, and Nan Zhiyun’s expression darkened.
"What did I say to you today?" Yu Jingchen asked.
Nan Zhiyun knew this must refer to her falling asleep during her punishment earlier that day. She was truly exhausted and on edge, and after lying down for three hours straight, she simply couldn't resist. But... he didn't wake her up after she fell asleep... was he perhaps planning to settle the score one last time?
The thought that this might be the reason made Nan Zhiyun feel her whole body stiffen. Especially when she thought about what Yu Jingchen had said to her when the room was still pitch black.
He said he would throw himself into a room where he couldn't see or hear anything, and then fill the room with water...
"Nan Zhiyun, if you do something wrong, you have to be careful what you do." Yu Jingchen lifted her chin with his hand.
Nan Zhiyun's eyes were glistening with tears; if an ordinary person saw them, they might feel a pang of pity. It was just a pity that this time she encountered Yu Jingchen, who was known for his heart of stone. There were so many people in the harem, but no matter how much someone cried their eyes out, he could still grab them by the neck with one hand.
"This matter isn't over yet. Tell me, how should I punish you?" Yu Jingchen asked her deliberately.
Nan Zhiyun wanted to back away, but she didn't dare.
"Oh, I forgot, you can't speak right now. Then I'll have to choose the punishment for you." Yu Jingchen pretended to realize something, and released his hand. Nan Zhiyun was very flustered.
Yu Jingchen could see Nan Zhiyun's fear. Although she hid it very well, he could still see her body trembling slightly.
Yu Jingchen couldn't help but recall the time earlier that day when Nan Zhiyun had buried her face in his shoulder and cried. It was the first time he had ever seen Nan Zhiyun sob so uncontrollably. No matter what he had done before, she had never seemed to vent like this.
Nan Zhiyun had been staying at Cining Palace for the past few days, and her spirits seemed much better. However, in just a short while, she looked like she had returned to her old self.
This realization made Yu Jingchen very unhappy, and when he was unhappy, he didn't want others to have an easy time. Actually, his talk today about tying up Nan Zhiyun, stripping her naked, and parading her at the palace gate was just to scare her. He wanted to make Nan Zhiyun feel fear and see her reaction.
After all, what she said today really angered her. Shouldn't she have entered the palace? Shouldn't she have fallen for him? Ha, once something is done, how can it be so easily taken back? She was so one-sided from the beginning, obviously without considering the consequences, and now she has to bear the consequences herself. So, what right did she have to say such things?
Yu Jingchen grew angrier the more he thought about it. Nan Zhiyun was a woman who needed to be taught a lesson! He had just warned her last time, but she forgot it as soon as she turned around and didn't take his words to heart at all. She was utterly despicable!
Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Zhiyun, and the anger flashing in his eyes terrified her. She awaited Yu Jingchen's punishment, hoping it wouldn't be too unbearable.
"You've slept for so long today, you're not going to want to sleep anymore," Yu Jingchen's cold voice rang out.
Nan Zhiyun didn't know what he was going to do, but her heart was pounding with anxiety.
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