The people below witnessed all these interactions, and Yu Yan was the first to be unable to contain herself.
"Your Majesty, your concubine has prepared a dance for today's spring hunt. Would Your Majesty be willing to watch?" Yu Yan walked out from her seat, clearly having made prior arrangements, even changing her clothes.
"As you wish," Yu Jingchen's two casual words fell, yet Yu Yan felt that Yu Jingchen was also looking forward to it. She immediately became smug and glanced in the direction of Nan Zhiyun.
Nan Zhiyun: "..." Why are you looking at me?
Yu Yan quickly prepared for her performance. She had been rehearsing this dance for a long time and was absolutely confident that she would not be surpassed by anyone. She intended to win over Yu Jingchen today; this spring hunt was an excellent opportunity for her.
Besides, since His Majesty had chosen to bring her along, it proved he had some interest in her.
Yu Yan was full of confidence as she began to dance with light movements. Nan Zhiyun was initially interested; she wanted to see what Yu Yan could perform, but... her head was spinning.
Nan Zhiyun felt she hadn't drunk that much, so why was she so dizzy? Was she drunk? She looked at the wine cup in front of her and took another sip. It was fruit wine and not intoxicating. She propped her head up with one hand and began to drift away.
"Your Majesty~" Nan Zhiyun became hazy.
Yu Jingchen could tell from Nan Zhiyun's appearance that the alcohol was finally taking effect. Nan Zhiyun's small face was flushed, and her consciousness was unclear.
"Your Majesty~" Nan Zhiyun grabbed Yu Jingchen's arm. "I'm sleepy..." Nan Zhiyun's eyes were watery, as if she might cry at any moment.
Yu Jingchen's heart softened. He reached out and stroked Nan Zhiyun's head. Nan Zhiyun was somewhat dazed. "Sleepy~ I want to go back~" As she spoke, Nan Zhiyun tried to get up but was held down by Yu Jingchen.
Just then, a gasp came from below. Yu Jingchen looked over, and Nan Zhiyun also looked down at the situation with her eyes blurred.
It was Yu Yan, who was dancing. Yu Yan had been trying to catch Yu Jingchen's attention, but then she saw him constantly coaxing Nan Zhiyun. She lost her footing for a moment and twisted her ankle.
"Your Majesty~ It hurts..." Yu Yan looked up at Yu Jingchen with a娇柔 (jiao rou - delicate and soft) expression. Yu Jingchen looked disgusted. Hearing that voice, he truly felt repulsed.
"If you can't do it, why insist? Take her away!" Yu Jingchen had no patience for her, unlike his current demeanor with Nan Zhiyun.
"Your Majesty?" Yu Yan couldn't believe it.
But those people gave her no chance and directly took Yu Yan away.
Nan Zhiyun had still not recovered. She felt a bit dizzy... she wanted to sleep, she was so tired.
"Your Majesty, I'm going back... to sleep, so tired." Nan Zhiyun swayed unsteadily. Yu Jingchen pulled Nan Zhiyun into his arms, a playful smile on his face. What would Nan Zhiyun's reaction be if she knew how she had acted today?
"Is Consort Shu drunk?" Consort Yuan spoke gently.
"Consort Shu is perhaps too careless. How could she get so drunk?" Rong Chongyuan also commented.
Yu Jingchen's expression turned cold. He looked at the two women below, especially Rong Chongyuan. Upon meeting Yu Jingchen's gaze, she felt a chill run down her spine.
"Your Majesty..." Rong Chongyuan seemed to realize she had spoken out of turn, but it was already too late.