Nan Zhiyun slept very soundly. Perhaps it was because it was a bit cold, so Nan Zhiyun was always seeking warmth.
It might have been because of the intimate encounter with Yu Jingchen today, Nan Zhiyun's body intentionally leaned towards Yu Jingchen more than before.
Yu Jingchen was like a warm stove, and Nan Zhiyun kept snuggling closer, burrowing into his embrace. Yu Jingchen was quickly awakened.
Holding such a delicate woman in his arms who was also restless, Yu Jingchen was truly uncomfortable, but he was afraid of waking Nan Zhiyun and even more afraid of startling her, so he endured with all his might.
However, he had overestimated his endurance. He could still manage to endure it before. But after what happened today, it was incredibly difficult now.
Yu Jingchen wanted to gently pull Nan Zhiyun away, but the young woman held on very tightly, refusing to let go. When he tried to pull, she only clung to him even more.
He sighed, feeling somewhat at a loss. Yu Jingchen had no other choice. Why was this girl so clingy today?
Meanwhile, Nan Zhiyun only felt like she was holding a warm stove and it was very comfortable, making her unwilling to let go. Yu Jingchen had no idea how he got through the night. He had barely slept, and he still had to attend the morning court the next day. Fortunately, by the time they were reminded to enter, Nan Zhiyun had still not let go.
Yu Jingchen covered Nan Zhiyun with the blanket, then took a pillow for her to hold, and managed to break free from Nan Zhiyun's "claws."
Xinglai carefully helped Yu Jingchen dress, not daring to make a sound. If he woke up this "little ancestor," he feared he might lose his head.
However... with Concubine Shu's sleep, she probably wouldn't wake up easily.
As Yu Jingchen left the He'an Palace, Qian Xia and the others were waiting outside. Yu Jingchen specifically instructed, "She will likely sleep in today. You don't need to go in and disturb her. Prepare breakfast and keep it warm. If she wakes up early, send it in. If she doesn't wake, then it's fine."
"Yes," Qian Xia replied, genuinely happy for her mistress.
Yu Jingchen didn't say much more. He had to rush to court and didn't have much time. Nan Zhiyun was completely unaware of these matters outside; she was still immersed in her dreams.
As Yu Jingchen had predicted, Nan Zhiyun truly didn't wake up at all. Perhaps because of the significant events of yesterday, many people from the inner court came to He'an Palace today wanting to see Nan Zhiyun. To put it nicely, they wanted to chat and catch up. To put it not so nicely... they were all people with hidden agendas.
However, Qian Xia refused them all, saying the concubine hadn't woken up yet. But those people took it as an excuse. Some were inevitably displeased, and their words became much harsher.
Qian Xia simply ignored their words. After all, one couldn't silence everyone, and even if they did, one couldn't change what people thought in their hearts. As long as the concubine was well, that was enough. There was no need to say more.
Yan Qing was naturally aware of the situation today.
"Inform everyone in the inner court to resume morning greetings tomorrow," Yan Qing said, gently stroking her tea cup, completely unfazed. These people were too impatient. Having the initiative in one's own hands was the safest. Their current actions meant they had lost.