What was the use of his military power? It had only led to his own loss, and had become the reason for suspicion against him and humiliation for his daughter. So, what was the point of him holding onto that power?
Nan Su's expression turned somber. It should have ended long ago. He looked at the butler beside him, "Send word to the Empress Dowager, it's time." Nan Su said, then turned and walked back into his residence.
The butler responded from behind, "Yes."
On the way back to the palace, Nan Zhiyun was dispirited. Yu Jingchen knew why, but didn't know how to comfort her.
"There will be time later," Yu Jingchen said.
"Your subject feels like she's not qualified as a daughter. I will grow up, I want to take care of them." Nan Zhiyun confided in Yu Jingchen.
"In the eyes of your parents, you will always be their daughter, no matter how grown up you are. If Yun'er truly wants to show filial piety, then she should be happy every day and not let them worry." Yu Jingchen said.
"Besides, there's still a lot of time. Yun'er can slowly make up for it and spend more time with them in the future." Yu Jingchen added. Nan Zhiyun fell silent.
Yu Jingchen knew she was in a bad mood, so he didn't disturb her, just stayed by her side. In his previous life, Nan Su had a bleak end. This time... it would be better.
Upon their return to the palace, Yu Jingchen escorted Nan Zhiyun back to He An Palace. She had been out all day, and seemed tired.
"Remember to take your medicine later," Yu Jingchen reminded her. Nan Zhiyun had an allergic reaction yesterday and needed to take her medicine today.
"Are you still feeling unwell today?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"It doesn't itch anymore, and the rash has subsided a lot." Nan Zhiyun replied.
"That's good. Take it for another two days, and once it's completely gone, you won't need to drink it anymore." Yu Jingchen naturally knew Nan Zhiyun disliked taking medicine.
"Okay," Nan Zhiyun agreed.
"Don't think about what happened today anymore, alright?" Yu Jingchen couldn't stand seeing Nan Zhiyun like that.
"Mm," Nan Zhiyun smiled. It wasn't a big deal, everything could still be mended, couldn't it?
Seeing Nan Zhiyun recover, Yu Jingchen was finally relieved.
"You didn't eat much today. I'll have someone bring you some food later, then take your medicine." Yu Jingchen said, while gently pulling Nan Zhiyun to sit down.
"Your foot injury isn't fully healed yet, and you like to sleep in. You don't need to go to the Noble Consort's morning greetings for the next few days." Yu Jingchen was being very thoughtful, even considering the greetings.
"Alright, thank you, Your Majesty." Nan Zhiyun was genuinely happy, not because she didn't have to greet the Noble Consort, but because she could sleep in.
"Even though she is a Noble Consort, our Nan Nan shouldn't feel inferior to her. In the harem, do what you want to do. Don't let yourself be wronged. If they make you unhappy, punish them. I'll support you no matter what." Yu Jingchen was worried about the troublemakers in the palace.
Especially after what happened with Nan Zhiyun last night, he feared some might try to cause trouble. He wouldn't always be by her side, and the young lady was naive, he feared she might fall into their traps.
"Your subject is also very fierce," Nan Zhiyun retorted.
"Yes, you need to be even fiercer." Yu Jingchen pinched her cheek. "You're not fierce enough yet."
Yu Jingchen actually worried that Nan Zhiyun might be too pure. He was a man who had blood on his hands, and he feared that one day, when Nan Zhiyun discovered his more ruthless side, she would be afraid again...