Seeing Nan Zhiyun acting so docile, Yu Jingchen felt a pang of heartache from the bottom of his heart.
"The sun is out today, and I had the swing installed outside as well. Shall I take you out to see it later?" Yu Jingchen had tried every possible method to cheer Nan Zhiyun up these past few days.
"Okay." This time, Nan Zhiyun didn't refuse everything as she used to.
"Good girl." Yu Jingchen gently kissed Nan Zhiyun on her forehead.
After comforting Nan Zhiyun, Yu Jingchen turned his attention back to Jiang Ji. He was somewhat useful after all. He seemed to have no ill intentions towards Nan Zhiyun, and with his abilities, keeping him by Nan Zhiyun's side might even be a good thing. However, such a person was difficult to control, so Yu Jingchen couldn't fully trust him, which was why he was still hesitating about how to handle the situation.
"Your Majesty, the wontons are ready," Xia Yi said, bringing over the wontons Nan Zhiyun was to eat.
Yu Jingchen took the bowl. It was steaming hot. Due to Nan Zhiyun's condition these past few days, it was made very light, with a layer of chopped scallions floating on top. Nan Zhiyun had lacked appetite recently, but seeing this made her a little greedy.
Yu Jingchen scooped a wonton, blew on it, and when it was no longer too hot, he brought it to Nan Zhiyun's mouth. Nan Zhiyun took a bite. Her mouth, which had been tasteless for days, seemed to regain its taste buds; it was delicious and fragrant.
Nan Zhiyun ate a little more than half a bowl, which was quite a lot for her these past few days. Yu Jingchen was afraid she might have other problems if she ate too much too suddenly, so...
"Alright, if you want more later, we can have someone make it for you. Your stomach isn't well, and it won't be good if you eat too much and cause problems. So, take it slow. We'll have someone make more later, okay?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"Mm, I want more later." Nan Zhiyun seemed to truly like them.
"Okay, we'll eat more later." Yu Jingchen was more than happy to see Nan Zhiyun like this.
After they finished eating, Yu Jingchen helped Nan Zhiyun change her clothes and took her outside for a walk.
The sun was quite pleasant today, and the swing had also been installed. Yu Jingchen led Nan Zhiyun and sat her on the swing. He knew Nan Zhiyun liked it, but since she was pregnant, Yu Jingchen moved gently, afraid of accidentally hurting her.
"You can tell me anything you want to do, Yun'er. Don't be afraid that I won't agree." Yu Jingchen felt as if he had returned to the time when Nan Zhiyun was still very afraid of him.
"Okay." Nan Zhiyun agreed. Although her condition was slightly better now, she still seemed reluctant to speak much.
Yu Jingchen didn't force the issue. He would take it slow. Now that there was a sign of improvement, there was no need to rush.
Nan Zhiyun sat on the swing, and he gently pushed it. The scene looked surprisingly harmonious. But... as Yu Jingchen was pushing Nan Zhiyun on the swing, the rope of the swing suddenly snapped.
Nan Zhiyun lost her balance and fell outwards. Yu Jingchen's pupils contracted, and his heart felt as if it were clenched by a large hand. He immediately caught her, even using qinggong.
Nan Zhiyun was held tightly in Yu Jingchen's arms and did not fall. However, this sudden incident greatly startled both of them and the attending servants.