Yu Jingchen looked ahead without speaking. Finding the person was the most important thing now. As for Xing Lai...
"Where did Eunuch Jiang find these feather arrows? Can you take me to see them?" Xing Lai asked.
"Yes," Jiang Ji didn't refuse and led Xing Lai to where he had just retrieved the arrows.
Yu Jingchen continued to walk further inside. The path here was too narrow. He only hoped to find Nan Zhiyun quickly. In such a gloomy place, the little girl would likely be frightened. His mind was filled with thoughts of Nan Zhiyun crying, getting hurt, or being scared. He wished he could fly to Nan Zhiyun's side immediately and hold her in his arms.
Yu Jingchen walked further alone. He had a clear perception of his surroundings. Soon, he saw the pit ahead, his heart tightened, and he hurried forward.
As expected, Nan Zhiyun was inside. Yu Jingchen saw Nan Zhiyun curled up in a corner alone, her body still trembling slightly. His heart felt as if it were being squeezed.
"Yun'er?" Yu Jingchen called out, wanting to confirm Nan Zhiyun's safety, then directly went down.
Nan Zhiyun was somewhat dazed, only vaguely hearing someone calling her. Her eyelids were heavy. Then she felt a shadow cast over her.
"Yun'er?" Yu Jingchen reached out and put his arm around her shoulder.
Your Majesty? Nan Zhiyun's consciousness was unclear, but she still forced herself to open her eyes. The moment she could vaguely see the blurry scene before her, Yu Jingchen appeared in her vision.
"Your Majesty?" Nan Zhiyun seemed to still not quite believe it. Was she dreaming?
"Mmm, it's me. I'm here. Don't be afraid," Yu Jingchen held her close and comforted her in a low voice.
Your Majesty... Nan Zhiyun came to her senses, and then tears instantly welled up. She hugged Yu Jingchen and completely let go, crying heartily.
"Your Majesty~呜" Nan Zhiyun's pent-up emotions were finally released at this moment.
Yu Jingchen's previously anxious heart had settled, but upon hearing Nan Zhiyun's cries, it rose again.
"What's wrong? Does it hurt anywhere? Are you injured? Hmm?" Yu Jingchen wanted to check Nan Zhiyun for injuries, but Nan Zhiyun refused to let go.
"Wuwu, I was scared, Your Majesty, I was scared. I thought I was going to die, wuwu~" Nan Zhiyun now truly resembled a child.
Hearing Nan Zhiyun's voice, the heavy stone in Yu Jingchen's heart slowly lifted. It seemed there wouldn't be any major problems. However, since he hadn't examined her, he couldn't be completely at ease.
"Good girl, it's alright now. I'm here. Don't be afraid. I'll take you out. Stop crying," Yu Jingchen gently patted Nan Zhiyun's back and then carried her away from there.
Xing Lai and his men also happened to walk over. Seeing Yu Jingchen holding Nan Zhiyun, they also breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed there were no major issues.
"Your Majesty," Xing Lai stepped forward.
"Let's return first," Yu Jingchen held Nan Zhiyun with one arm, supporting her waist with the other. Nan Zhiyun was sitting on Yu Jingchen's arm, with her hands around his neck and her head buried in his collarbone.
"Yes," Xing Lai didn't dare to ask further. He instructed his men to inform everyone that Consort Shu had been found.
Yu Jingchen did not delay, and holding Nan Zhiyun, he returned to the temporary palace. This time, it was a scare without serious consequences, and the news of Nan Zhiyun's safe return spread quickly.