Yu Yan's face turned green when she heard this. Apologize to an animal and the person she hated the most?
"Concubine Shu is gracious. This humble maiden is unharmed. I dare not accept Princess Yan's apology," Bai Yu Sheng said.
"Bai Yu Sheng, what are you pretending for? You think you're worthy of an apology from this princess?!" Yu Yan was provoked by Bai Yu Sheng. It was clear that Bai Yu Sheng had done it deliberately, trying to anger Yu Yan and make her lose her composure in front of Yu Jing Chen.
"The Princess has always considered herself superior. Naturally, I am not worthy of the Princess's apology, nor do I need her to apologize. However, the Princess did injure Concubine Shu's beloved pet. That should require an apology, shouldn't it?" Bai Yu Sheng replied with a light, unhurried smile.
Yu Yan did not want to apologize to an animal, but... the current situation did not allow her to be willful.
Yu Yan suppressed her emotions with great effort and turned back to Nan Zhi Yun. "This humble maiden was too hasty just now, and accidentally injured Concubine Shu's cat. I know my mistake, and I beg Concubine Shu to forgive my unintentional transgression."
Nan Zhi Yun had clearly heard her apology, but... she still felt stifled. Since the other party had apologized, she would not make things difficult any further.
"Never mind, never mind. You may rise," Nan Zhi Yun said, no longer intentionally causing trouble.
"Thank you, Concubine Shu." The two stood up.
"If there is nothing else, you may return. Qian Xia, find an imperial physician to examine Miss Bai later," Nan Zhi Yun wished to dismiss them.
However, having finally seen Yu Jing Chen, how could the two of them easily let go of this great opportunity? Thus...
"Concubine Shu," it was Bai Yu Sheng, and Nan Zhi Yun looked at her.
"This humble maiden heard that Concubine Shu previously injured her foot. My father had some excellent medicinal ointment, which I happened to bring today. If Your Ladyship does not mind, I would like to present it to Concubine Shu," Bai Yu Sheng said, taking out a porcelain bottle from her sleeve.
"My injuries have almost healed, so there is no need," Nan Zhi Yun did not want medicine of unknown origin. The Empress Dowager had told her not to casually accept things from others. Even if she could not refuse, she should not use it after accepting it.
"Please do not blame me, Your Ladyship. My father was once brought up by General Nan, so when I see Your Ladyship, I always feel a sense of closeness," Bai Yu Sheng invoked Nan Zhi Yun's father, Nan Su.
Indeed, upon hearing her mention her father, Nan Zhi Yun softened slightly. His Majesty had also mentioned that her father had served under her father previously.
"Bai Yu Sheng, you are truly good at currying favor," Yu Yan sneered. Bai Yu Sheng merely glanced at her and did not respond.
As soon as Nan Zhi Yun heard Yu Yan speak, she felt uncomfortable. She was too lazy to bother with them and instead looked at the bell she was holding. Wasn't petting a cat better?
However... for some reason, Bell was a little restless today. Just like now, it jumped down from Nan Zhi Yun's embrace.
"Ah..." Bell's movement was too sudden, and Nan Zhi Yun couldn't catch it in time.
"Jiang Ji," Nan Zhi Yun quickly called out. Jiang Ji reacted swiftly and caught the cat as soon as it ran down.
But before Nan Zhi Yun could ask him to bring it over, the cat seemed to go mad and tried to rush out. Jiang Ji's face and hands were scratched.