Hearing Qian Xia's words, Yu Yan was the first to lose her temper.
"You are just a lowly servant, how dare you use His Majesty to pressure others?" Yu Yan was very hot-tempered.
"If Consort Jing doesn't believe this servant, she can send someone to ask His Majesty." Qian Xia was not afraid at all. Yu Yan's expression was not good, but she dared not act rashly.
"Since that is the case, then I shall not disturb you. When Consort Shu wakes up, I will visit again." Yuan Fei showed no unusual expression on her face. Qian Xia smiled faintly, without replying.
Yuan Fei did not linger for too long, and truly left as she said. Naturally, the others also found it inappropriate to stay longer, but... this debt would be remembered today.
Qian Xia watched them all leave before entering the room. This time, the ones accompanying Nan Zhiyun on the spring hunt were her and Jiang Ji. Originally, it was supposed to be her and Xia Yi, as Jiang Ji usually took care of Ling Dang and they feared he might not be attentive enough.
However, Xia Yi had caught a cold a couple of days ago and was not feeling well, so Nan Zhiyun did not have him come. Later, when Jiang Ji brought Ling Dang over, Nan Zhiyun had a sudden idea to bring Ling Dang along as well. Therefore, she had Jiang Ji accompany them. Jiang Ji had previously served masters and was quick to adapt.
"Has Her Ladyship woken up?" Qian Xia asked Jiang Ji.
"Not yet," Jiang Ji replied.
"Where is Ling Dang?" Qian Xia asked, seeing that Jiang Ji was not holding Ling Dang.
"Just had someone take it out to feed it something," Jiang Ji replied.
"I will attend to Her Ladyship here. You, pay more attention to Ling Dang. This is the hunting grounds, not the palace. Don't let it run around. If it gets lost or anything happens, we cannot bear the consequences," Qian Xia instructed.
"Yes," Jiang Ji replied obediently.
Seeing that Jiang Ji seemed to have taken her words to heart, Qian Xia said no more. She entered the inner room, wanting to check on Nan Zhiyun's current condition.
After Qian Xia left, Jiang Ji raised his head, a faint glint flashing in his eyes. The show has begun…
When Qian Xia entered, Nan Zhiyun had also slowly woken up. However… as soon as she tried to move, she felt an unbearable soreness all over her body, as if she had been run over by a heavy object, especially her waist… it ached terribly.
"Qian Xia…" Nan Zhiyun called out towards the outside, but her voice was so hoarse that it startled herself.
"Her Ladyship?" Qian Xia lifted the bed curtain and immediately saw the mark on Nan Zhiyun's neck. She averted her gaze and lowered her head. Yu Jingchen had washed Nan Zhiyun last night and helped her get dressed, but some things were still impossible to conceal.
"Where is His Majesty?" Nan Zhiyun, supported by Qian Xia, managed to sit up.
"His Majesty has already departed for the hunt." Qian Xia helped Nan Zhiyun sit up properly. What was His Majesty thinking? Was he not being considerate at all?
"Why didn't they call me?" Everyone was supposed to be present when the spring hunt began.
"His Majesty doted on Her Ladyship and did not want to trouble you with an early rise, so he did not have anyone wake you. Breakfast has been prepared. Does Her Ladyship wish to have breakfast now?" Qian Xia said.
"Mhm, help me up." Nan Zhiyun hadn't felt it initially, but now that it was mentioned, she truly felt a bit hungry. After all, she had slept all afternoon yesterday, and then in the evening… it was physical exertion, and now she was truly hungry.
However, just as Qian Xia helped her to stand up, Nan Zhiyun suddenly felt her legs go weak and she couldn't stand steadily.
"Her Ladyship, slowly…" Qian Xia felt a little embarrassed.