See you tomorrow? Yu Jingchen thought the Empress Dowager would be very anxious, but he didn't expect her to just say that. However... he turned to look at Nan Zhiyun again: "Why don't you go change your clothes first? Get ready?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"Yes," Nan Zhiyun naturally agreed, after all, it was somewhat inappropriate to go to see her father like this.
Nan Su had just arrived outside the city. By the time he reached Zichen Palace, Nan Zhiyun should have almost finished packing.
Yu Jingchen asked the people outside to help Nan Zhiyun change her clothes and do her makeup, and then went outside by himself.
Nan Su is back... Yu Jingchen was momentarily at a loss, because he was not quite sure what he was thinking or what he should do about Nan Su.
According to previous thinking, Nan Su's final fate would have been death, but now...
If Nan Su is really targeted now, then Nan Zhiyun… Yu Jingchen suddenly felt a headache coming on; some changes are beyond his control.
He walked alone towards the outside of the hall. It seemed that Nan Zhiyun needed to reconsider her attitude towards him, and he was now somewhat at a loss.
About an hour later, Nan Su's carriage arrived at the palace, and it was gradually getting dark. After entering the palace, Nan Su was taken directly to the Zichen Palace. It was clear that he had been in a hurry during his journey.
He looked travel-worn, his face quite dirty. Nan Su hadn't initially planned to return so soon, but after hearing about Nan Zhiyun's repeated injuries, her pregnancy, and even an assassination attempt, he rushed back. He was always worried about Nan Zhiyun, and this time he came straight from the capital.
Yu Jingchen and the others were in Zichen Palace. When they saw Nan Su looking so disheveled, they were slightly dazed. Of course, it wasn't because of the dirt and mess on his face and body, but because of the overall feeling that he was in such a state.
Yu Jingchen remembered that the former Nan Su... the God of War, was the guardian deity in everyone's hearts, a heroic figure. He was dashing, spirited, and resolute. But now... he looked tired and old. Compared to before, he seemed to have changed a lot.
"This old minister greets Your Majesty!" Nan Su's voice boomed like a bell; in this respect, he had not fallen short in the slightest.
Yu Jingchen didn't call him up immediately, whether because he forgot or for some other reason, Nan Su also maintained his bowing posture properly without moving an inch.
"General Nan, there's no need for such formalities. Please rise." Yu Jingchen's voice was calm. He had finally spoken, and Nan Su stood up upon hearing this.
"General Nan, you must have had a long journey back." Yu Jingchen offered a few perfunctory greetings.
"These are all matters of duty for this old minister; Your Majesty need not worry about them." The interaction between the two seemed somewhat distant, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that there was a greater degree of formality between ruler and subject.
"General Nan has made outstanding contributions this time, and I should reward you accordingly. General Nan can go back and think about it, and then bring it up with me in a couple of days. Today, knowing that General Nan was coming back, Consort Shu has been waiting for a long time. Why don't you go in and see her?" Yu Jingchen didn't want to talk about anything else and went straight to the point.
How could Nan Su not miss his only daughter? Hearing Yu Jingchen's words, he was naturally overjoyed.
"This old minister thanks Your Majesty for your consideration!" Nan Su bowed and expressed his gratitude.
Yu Jingchen waved his hand, and palace servants came forward to lead Nan Su inside, but...
"Your Highness is in here?" Nan Su seemed somewhat surprised. This is Zichen Palace, would Yun'er be here?
"Reporting to the General, Consort Shu has been waiting for you at Zichen Palace." The palace servant answered her question, indirectly confirming the truth of the matter. It was impossible for Nan Su not to be surprised, but he said nothing at the moment and silently followed her inside.
Nan Zhiyun had been waiting inside for a long time. She had originally wanted to come out to greet him, but Yu Jingchen refused her request because he said she had an injury on her foot. Naturally, Nan Zhiyun did not dare to object.
The moment she saw Nan Su, her eyes instantly reddened, and she called out to him, "Father..."
A general from Nansu, who commanded over 500,000 soldiers, couldn't hold back his tears when his daughter called him "father."
When he went to war, Nan Zhiyun was still his little girl, his only precious daughter, but now... she has married someone else and become Consort Shu.
His precious daughter, whom he cherished dearly, suffered countless grievances and humiliations in the palace. Her once bright and beautiful appearance had become mature and cautious, carefully considering every step. How could he not feel heartbroken?
"Daughter, Father is back." Nan Su couldn't hold back his emotions; he had wronged her so much.
Nan Zhiyun threw herself into Nan Su's arms. At this moment, she could no longer restrain herself and burst into tears in her father's arms, whether from missing him or for some other reason, it was unclear.
Nan Su gently patted her back, and Nan Zhiyun cried, her sobs both suppressed and unrestrained. Yu Jingchen stood outside, hearing everything clearly inside, his palm slightly slipping inside.
However, he did not go in. He had promised Nan Zhiyun that he would not disturb the time between the father and daughter and would give them their own space. So, after hearing the noise inside, Yu Jingchen left without lingering.
Yu Jingchen did not leave Zichen Palace, but went to the outer courtyard alone. It was already August, and it was still a bit cold if the wind picked up.
He stood alone outside, experiencing this strange feeling for the first time. He couldn't quite describe his emotions. The name Nan Zhiyun… those three words lingered in his mind, refusing to leave. What… should he do?
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