He reached out and gently caressed Nan Zhiyun's face. He had just been thinking that if Nan Zhiyun truly didn't want to go, he would let it be. But now, he had changed his mind. Although the previous experience had not been pleasant, it could even be called a nightmare.
However, this time everything was different. What she had lost last time, she would now receive a hundredfold in such a setting. Moreover… he also wanted to resolve every lingering doubt in Nan Zhiyun's heart because of him.
Those things had to pass eventually. He didn't want these matters to stay in Nan Zhiyun's heart forever. Therefore, Yu Jingchen still hoped that Nan Zhiyun could overcome this. It was just that it couldn't be rushed. Nan Zhiyun was very resistant, so he could only take it slowly.
The next day
When Nan Zhiyun woke up, Yu Jingchen was already gone. She had grown accustomed to such a life. However, when Qian Xia came in to attend to her, her face was full of smiles, as if something good had happened.
Nan Zhiyun was a little curious, so she asked, "Did something happen today?"
"Your Highness will know shortly." Qian Xia played coy, making Nan Zhiyun even more eager. After breakfast, Qian Xia told her to look in the courtyard. Nan Zhiyun, with a sense of suspicion, went to the courtyard and discovered that something new had been added.
It was a new grape trellis and a newly installed swing. Nan Zhiyun was stunned for a moment when she saw these. Qian Xia walked over and told her, "His Majesty had someone arrange this early this morning. The grape trellis was moved from elsewhere. His Majesty said that Your Highness likes to eat grapes, so he had it set up here."
Nan Zhiyun's heart stirred. She hadn't expected Yu Jingchen to plant her favorite grapes directly in her courtyard. And this swing…
Nan Zhiyun walked over. Her greatest wish before had been to have a swing set up in her own courtyard. The General's Mansion and Ci'an Palace had had one before, but they were later dismantled.
"His Majesty personally installed this swing. His Majesty woke up very early today, thinking of installing this specifically for Your Highness to see the moment you woke up," Qian Xia said.
Nan Zhiyun sat on the swing. It was very sturdy, and the swing was exquisitely decorated. She liked it very much. Qian Xia gently pushed her from behind. It had been two or three years since she last swung on a swing.
Because she had previously thought that Yu Jingchen preferred a more steady type of girl, she had paid particular attention to her demeanor and actions.
Now, with this feeling returning, Nan Zhiyun suddenly felt very relaxed. Qian Xia didn't dare to push too hard, but Nan Zhiyun was no longer satisfied with the current speed. So she kept telling her to push higher.
This feeling was exhilarating. The emotions that had been suppressed before seemed to be released through this form of release.
When Yu Jingchen arrived, he heard Nan Zhiyun's joyful laughter, clear and melodious like silver bells. It seemed that what he had done today had been effective. Hearing Nan Zhiyun so happy, Yu Jingchen suddenly felt it was worthwhile and his heart was filled with satisfaction.
He walked in. Nan Zhiyun was perhaps too engrossed in playing to notice. Yu Jingchen did not disturb her, but stood by watching her. Then, he slowly walked behind Nan Zhiyun.