"Get some rest. I'll come see you again tomorrow, okay? It'll be dark outside soon, let me light the lamp for you," Yu Jingchen said, and then began to light the candles for her. The room quickly became bright, even brighter than before, because Yu Jingchen had lit many...
After lighting the candles, Yu Jingchen glanced at Nan Zhiyun, who was still asleep. This time, he didn't linger and, true to his word, quickly turned and left.
After Yu Jingchen left, Nan Zhiyun, who was sleeping on the bed, opened her eyes, but there seemed to be too much desolation in her eyes.
Her hands gripped the blanket tightly against her chest, the veins on the back of her pale hands faintly visible; she was holding back her tears. Nan Zhiyun closed her eyes tightly, tears soaking the pillow, and she trembled uncontrollably, crying bitterly.
If Yu Jingchen were doing this here now, he would feel very distressed... No, even if he weren't here now, he would still feel the same pain.
Yu Jingchen stood outside the door. Although Nan Zhiyun's movements were subtle, he couldn't ignore them. Xing Lai, standing beside him, comforted him, "Your Majesty, you should go and rest. Your health is the most important thing. You've suffered such serious injuries; don't keep standing here. Servants are here to watch over you." Xing Lai was also anxious. What would happen if something really happened to His Majesty?
"I'll stand here. You may leave." Once Yu Jingchen has made up his mind, can anyone change it? No. Xing Lai wanted to continue persuading him, "Your Majesty..." But before he could finish speaking, Yu Jingchen repeated, "I'll say it one last time, leave." His voice wasn't loud, because he was afraid Nan Zhiyun inside the room would hear, but the coldness and determination hidden in his tone were absolutely undeniable.
"...Yes." Fortunately, he couldn't persuade her any further, so he could only silently retreat.
After Xinglai left, Yu Jingchen looked into the room, though he couldn't actually see anything. But he could almost sense Nan Zhiyun's current state and her despair.
Yu Jingchen stood there all night. Nan Zhiyun didn't want to see him, so he wouldn't go in and disturb her. Similarly, he didn't want to leave, and he certainly wouldn't leave Nan Zhiyun alone there, so he chose to stand there all night.
The wound on his chest hadn't healed yet, and it even seemed like it was about to reopen, but Yu Jingchen seemed oblivious. The pain was good... this way, his heart wouldn't ache so much.
The candlelight burned all night, and Nan Zhiyun, like many others, remained sleepless. When Xing Lai entered in the morning, she was startled by Yu Jingchen's pale face. He was deathly pale, devoid of any color; such fragility was unprecedented for him.
"Your Majesty..." Xinglai wanted to go and fetch the imperial physician immediately.
"Go and bring the calming incense we used yesterday, and light it in the room. She didn't sleep all night, so let her get some rest today," Yu Jingchen instructed.
"But Your Majesty, you are now..." Fortunately, before he could finish speaking, Yu Jingchen said, "I'm fine. Have someone keep a close eye on Consort Shu and make sure nothing happens to her. Keep a close watch on her at all times." Yu Jingchen was still worried.
"Yes..." Fortunately, knowing his own identity, he didn't dare to say more. But His Majesty and the Empress were fine, how did things suddenly turn out like this? His Majesty hadn't asked him to investigate anything, so... what was the reason? Could it be because of General Nan? But what does this have to do with His Majesty?
"Get ready, it's time for the morning court session." Yu Jingchen turned to leave, but the moment he turned, he lost his footing and almost fainted.
"Your Majesty!" Xinglai was startled and quickly went to help him up.
"It's alright, let's go," Yu Jingchen said.
"Your Majesty, how can you attend court in your current condition? This servant should fetch the imperial physician to examine you." Xinglai was filled with anxiety. How did things turn out this way?
“Look at your wound, it’s already reopened and bleeding so much. It needs to be treated, Your Majesty. Please listen to my advice. Even if you go now, if the ministers find out you like this, it will arouse suspicion.” Xinglai continued to persuade him.
This time, Yu Jingchen didn't continue to act stubbornly. If the ministers found out, it might cause trouble for Nan Zhiyun. Seeing that His Majesty was finally willing to listen, he breathed a sigh of relief and immediately went to summon the imperial physician.
Cixi Palace
"His Majesty is injured?" The Empress Dowager was also shocked when she heard this.
"Your Majesty, that is indeed what was said. However, the reason for His Majesty's injury is still unknown, but... it should be related to Consort Shu," An Xin replied.
The Empress Dowager frowned. What exactly was going on? Did Yun'er assassinate His Majesty? But why would she do that? Yun'er had always been afraid of Yu Jingchen. Even though Yu Jingchen had been very tolerant and doting towards her these days, she knew that Yun'er's fear of Yu Jingchen had not completely subsided.
However, the two had been getting along quite well during this period, so why would Yun'er suddenly stab Yu Jingchen? And judging from the current situation, it shouldn't have been just an accident.
"Go and check, especially to see if Yun'er is injured." The Empress Dowager was also very anxious, but not because she was afraid that Yu Jingchen would be hurt. After all... who in this world could really hurt Yu Jingchen? This should just be an accident. As long as Yu Jingchen is willing to give up his life, no one can really take it away easily.
“Yes,” An Xin replied.
"...No, I must go there myself. I won't feel at ease until I see Yun'er. Let's go, prepare to go to Zichen Palace." The Empress Dowager was still worried after thinking it over.
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