Nan Zhiyun had been exceptionally pampered these past few days, with Yu Jingchen personally attending to her every need, fearful she might stumble or get hurt. Three days passed quickly, and Yu Jingchen still had to accompany Nan Zhiyun for her return visit.
The carriage was ready. Yu Jingchen carried Nan Zhiyun into the carriage. Knowing she was going back today, Nan Zhiyun had been very excited.
Her father didn't know about her pregnancy yet. Today, after returning, she would tell him. She wondered what his reaction would be; he would surely be very happy...
"Your Majesty, if Father learns I have a little one, he'll be very surprised. He's about to become a grandfather, something he's wanted for a long time," Nan Zhiyun said to Yu Jingchen.
"Yes, he will be very happy. Just don't get too excited, Yun'er. Be careful not to bump yourself," Yu Jingchen said, watching Nan Zhiyun's restless movements. His heart was in his throat.
Nan Zhiyun gave Yu Jingchen a sweet smile. She was happy... Yu Jingchen gently tickled Nan Zhiyun's nose, calling her his little one.
However, at this very moment, a voice suddenly came from outside.
"Your Majesty!" The voice sounded urgent. Yu Jingchen frowned slightly, and Nan Zhiyun also looked confused.
"There were assassins at the General's Mansion just now, and now the mansion is on fire!" the guard's words exploded in Nan Zhiyun's ears. Assassins, fire?
"Where is my father?" Nan Zhiyun was about to rush out, but Yu Jingchen stopped her.
"General Nan has not been found yet," the guard replied.
Nan Zhiyun's hands and feet turned cold. Yu Jingchen held her, "Don't be afraid, we're almost there. Be good."
"Drive the horses!" Yu Jingchen roared at the driver. Fortunately, the driver understood the seriousness of the situation and urged the horses to speed up.
By the time the carriage stopped at the General's Mansion, Nan Zhiyun could no longer control herself. She had been trembling the whole way, terrified that something might happen to her father.
Yu Jingchen carefully protected her from behind. The fire at the General's Mansion had not yet been extinguished, and the scene outside was a sea of blood. Nan Zhiyun nearly collapsed at the sight.
"Father... Father!" Nan Zhiyun cried out, trying to run inside, but Yu Jingchen pulled her back.
"Yun'er!" Yu Jingchen quickly held her back.
"Your Majesty... I want my father..." Nan Zhiyun could barely stand.
"Be good, he'll be alright," Yu Jingchen was also unsure, but he could only offer comfort. Nan Zhiyun was held by Yu Jingchen. Fortunately, the fire was not too severe and was extinguished soon after.
"I want to go in, I want to find Father..." Nan Zhiyun murmured. Yu Jingchen couldn't stop her, and he couldn't stop himself, so he followed Nan Zhiyun inside.
"Your Majesty, we've searched the surroundings, but General Nan has not been seen," a guard reported.
Nan Zhiyun looked at the corpses being carried out from inside, forcing herself to suppress her nausea. No, Father would be fine. Father was highly skilled in martial arts; how could he be injured? How could anything happen to him?
If Father wasn't found, it must be because he had just escaped. He had said he would be waiting for her today, so he would be fine, he definitely would!
Just as Nan Zhiyun was trying to convince herself that Nan Su was alright, another guard arrived.
"Your Majesty, Empress, General Nan has been found. He is in the Empress's former residence, but..." The guard didn't finish his sentence. Nan Zhiyun couldn't wait any longer and immediately ran towards her room.
The moment she pushed open the door, Nan Zhiyun saw the scene inside and smiled.