Nan Zhiyun herself hadn't expected it, but she found herself somewhat unaccustomed to the current Yu Jingchen. However, as the Empress Dowager had said, some things, once obtained, were meant to be utilized…
After Yu Jingchen changed his clothes, he returned. Nan Zhiyun was still sitting properly inside.
"You may leave." Yu Jingchen said this to the surrounding palace maids.
"Yes." The palace maids bowed and retreated. Yu Jingchen glanced at Nan Zhiyun, who was sitting by the bed, then walked over and extinguished all the excess candles, leaving only one lit.
He walked over slowly. Nan Zhiyun's heart suddenly tensed. As Yu Jingchen approached, her heart pounded incessantly, though… this feeling seemed different from the beginning.
"Sleep, don't just sit there." Yu Jingchen patted her head. Nan Zhiyun instinctively flinched, feeling somewhat uneasy after the pat.
"Sleep," Yu Jingchen said. Nan Zhiyun nodded and slowly lay down. She had positioned herself very far inside, a bit distant from Yu Jingchen.
Yu Jingchen seemed displeased with the distance, but he didn't show it. Instead, he moved closer and… slept a little further inside.
His proximity made Nan Zhiyun's breathing halt. However, Yu Jingchen seemed oblivious. He not only moved closer but also directly pulled Nan Zhiyun into his arms.
"Your Majesty…" Nan Zhiyun was clearly flustered, her breathing becoming erratic.
"I'm merely holding you. Is there a problem? Sleep well and don't cause trouble," Yu Jingchen said.
Nan Zhiyun stirred slightly, but she didn't have the courage to directly pull away. However, being held by him made her body feel stiff.
"Relax a little. Do you think I'll eat you?" Yu Jingchen could sense her tension.
Nan Zhiyun pursed her lips. He wouldn't eat her, but that didn't stop her from being afraid.
"Nan Zhiyun, you are a concubine." Yu Jingchen's words seemed to carry a hint of helplessness.
As a concubine, this was her duty, so Nan Zhiyun had no right to refuse.
Nan Zhiyun knew this, but… she was afraid. It had become an instinctive reaction; how could she truly not care?
"Alright, sleep. Don't overthink things," Yu Jingchen sighed softly. He didn't know when their interactions had become like this.
Nan Zhiyun tried hard to relax, but some things were not easily done. Yu Jingchen seemed to realize this and softened his tone, saying, "Can't sleep? If you can't, we can talk for a while."
Talk? About what? Nan Zhiyun remained silent.
"Didn't you meet your father today? What did you talk about?" Yu Jingchen asked. Hearing this question, Nan Zhiyun thought for a moment and replied, "Just some words of concern, Your Majesty…" Nan Zhiyun suddenly paused. Yu Jingchen probably guessed what topic she wanted to discuss.
However, this time Yu Jingchen did not stop her from expressing herself. Instead, he continued, "Say what you want to say. I won't be angry." He encouraged Nan Zhiyun to speak, perhaps seeing her willingness to express herself as a good step forward for both of them.
A recent question for everyone, have my readers all gone? Wuwuwuwu x﹏x, why aren't there any more requests for updates, no more messages, no more comments? Wuwah t﹏t, poor me, am I playing by myself now?
Alas, as expected, everyone is unreliable; I have to rely on myself. A humble author abandoned by her readers. How is this new novel? Let me write all of you in, you "unfaithful men," for abandoning me.
It seems the sisters are tired of me… If I had known, I wouldn't have thought of you. How can you sisters be so heartless? Abandoning me like this, causing me so much pain! I'm going to be sad, wuwah t﹏＼(`Δ’)／˚‧º·(˚˃̣̣̥᷄⌓˂̣̣̥᷅)‧º·˚.
A drama queen author is online asking for a scene. Is no one responding? I'm going to cry for you all… Sad e(┬┬﹏┬┬)3.
Okay, back to the main topic. Actually, I've been thinking, because this extra chapter is a bit long, and I'm preparing to start a new book, plus with school starting, I'm really too busy. So, a sudden idea struck me: for the last chapter, a male rebirth story. Didn't I say before that I wanted to write a male rebirth story with a stark contrast to the main story? Now, I think I'll just abandon that.
But don't panic, abandoning it doesn't mean I won't write it. I plan to post it directly on Weibo because the length of this last chapter shouldn't be too long, so I intend to post it on Weibo. This way, it won't take up too much time. Moreover, it's already in the main story, so I won't write it in the extra chapters.
But I can give you a spoiler: the male lead in this male rebirth chapter will be reborn directly into the female lead's childhood, similar to a cultivation type. However, the later development might be a bit… I won't spoil the rest, hahahahaha.
If you're interested later, we'll meet on Weibo. But I won't write it yet; it will take some time. I'll let you know then. I hope for your continued support~ Thank you.
Also, the news is being prepared. I've been conceiving the outline and plot direction for the past couple of days, but I haven't officially started writing. We might start the new book between the end of this month and mid-March.
Before, I said it would be a campus story, but a slight unexpected situation arose, so it will be temporarily shelved. Therefore, the new book will still be a historical romance, also a male rebirth novel. You can leave comments if you have ideas about how you want it to develop.
However… the new book will be quite explosive, hahahaha. I know what you want to see, hehe~
Lastly, and this is very, very important: My dearest darlings, have any of you forgotten to follow me? You'll get lost next time~ Also, do you like the current novel?
Although it has flaws, since you've read this far, you're an old reader. As seasoned readers, don't you want this novel to be seen by more people? So… please recommend the book~ Otherwise, the humble Mu Zi will have to do it myself.
You have no idea, because I had to do it myself, pitiful Mu Mu was ridiculed, ahhhhh! So I need your support. With you… this time I will take back everything that belongs to me!!! Author Mu Mu Rebirth: I Have Readers' Support, Who Dares Disobey Me!)