Seeing that Yu Jingchen didn't react, he knew Yu Jingchen was still not satisfied, so he immediately began to act, completely losing the demeanor of an imperial official.
"You unfilial daughter, will you admit your mistake or not!" Lord Yin's blows were heavy, and Madam Yin cried out in pain under his assault, but Yu Jingchen remained unmoved.
This... after all, it's a family affair, and it's not convenient for him to intervene, right? Even an upright official finds it hard to settle domestic disputes.
"I did nothing wrong. It was originally Nan Ziyun's fault for deserving death. If not for her, how could I have become like this? How could I have gone from being a dignified Xiuyi to a Talent, and then to a lowly palace maid?!" Madam Yin said emotionally.
Upon hearing this, Yu Jingchen's eyes sharpened, and he directly picked up the cup on the table and threw it with internal energy. The cup shattered on Madam Yin's face.
"Ah!" Madam Yin screamed. Her face was ruined. The blood all over her face terrified everyone present, and many female guests shrieked.
"If you can't speak properly, then don't speak." Yu Jingchen looked coldly at the person on the ground.
"Lord Yin has raised you well." Yu Jingchen's gaze fell on Lord Yin.
"As the Minister of Justice, is this how you manage the people under your charge, and manage the Ministry of Justice? If so, then I should reward Lord Yin handsomely." Yu Jingchen's words were quite clear.
"Your Majesty, it is my failure to discipline them properly, I..." Lord Yin's words trailed off.
"You are dismissed," the two light words from Yu Jingchen pierced Lord Yin's ears.
Lord Yin dared not retort. Yu Jingchen's purpose today was this, wasn't it? Other matters were not important at all.
"Yes... This subject thanks Your Majesty for your grace." He could not change Yu Jingchen's decision, nor did he dare. Yu Jingchen said no more.
"Your Majesty, are you returning now?" Xing Lai asked proactively.
"Mmm, prepare the imperial carriage to Dian He'an." Yu Jingchen stood up.
"Yes," Xing Lai replied and immediately began to make arrangements.
Just as Yu Jingchen was about to leave, the Noble Consort called out, "Your Majesty."
Yu Jingchen looked at her.
"We will be discussing the Plum Blossom Banquet later. Will Your Majesty come to take a look?" Consort Yan asked.
"I will not go," Yu Jingchen left only these three words and then strode away. Consort Yan did not try to keep him, as he had already refused, and there was no need for her to make things difficult for herself.
"It's fine if you're not going. His Majesty has never gone before anyway, Noble Consort, you shouldn't take it to heart," Consort De said.
"What is there to take to heart? Whether His Majesty goes or not is his imperial grace," the Consort said indifferently.
"How has the Eldest Princess been recently? I heard she has become much more obedient lately," Consort Yan asked Consort De.
"She's fine. She's just a child. If she's disobedient, a few spankings will do. It's just a little physical discipline, not difficult," Consort De said with an indifferent air.
"Only Consort De has such capabilities. His Majesty's offspring are few, and the Eldest Princess is usually spoiled. It is indeed up to Consort De," the people below began to flatter.
Consort De smiled absentmindedly.
"Are you implying that I have a bad temper?" Consort De usually didn't fall for this sort of thing.
"This... Consort De, you have misunderstood. This humble subject did not mean that," the official's wife quickly explained.
"But that's how I heard it. What should I do?" Consort De was determined to press the issue.
"Consort De..." The lady was terribly frightened.
"Alright, I know what you people are thinking. There's no point. Noble Consort, I still have some matters to attend to, so I will return to my palace. They can send someone to call me later when the banquet begins." Consort De showed no restraint and left directly after saying this.
Consort Yan merely smiled and did not stop her. She understood Consort De's temper and knew she was unhappy.
"Ladies, please don't mind. Consort De has always been rather straightforward. She usually speaks her mind, but she doesn't mean any harm. I hope you won't take it to heart," Consort Yan said to the people below.
"Noble Consort, you are too kind. This humble subject would not dare," the people below dared not be presumptuous. Consort Yan just smiled and did not reply.
After Yu Jingchen left Dian Yupeng, he went directly to Dian He'an. When he arrived, Nan Ziyun was still sitting on the bed, throwing a tantrum.
As soon as Yu Jingchen reached the door, he heard Nan Ziyun say, "No need, what's so good about this? I already said I'm fine." Nan Ziyun's tone was filled with unwillingness and disdain.
"Oh, what is our Consort Shu doing? What's wrong? Is the medicine that difficult to swallow, and you're unwilling to drink it?" Yu Jingchen suddenly spoke and walked in from outside.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." The palace servants quickly bowed upon seeing Yu Jingchen.
Yu Jingchen raised his hand, signaling them to rise, and Xing Lai gave them a look. The unnecessary people then all withdrew.
"Your Majesty..." Nan Ziyun did not expect Yu Jingchen to come in at this time.
"What did I just say, and you've forgotten?" Yu Jingchen walked over and sat down beside Nan Ziyun.
"Just now... just now Your Majesty said that matters can be delegated to subordinates. This subject did not do it herself..." After saying this, she felt a little guilty, especially seeing Yu Jingchen's half-smile. Nan Ziyun became even more hesitant.
Just as Yu Jingchen was about to speak, Nan Ziyun quickly added, "Your Majesty did not mention drinking the medicine just now..."
Yu Jingchen raised an eyebrow. So she found a loophole.
"Are you quibbling?" Yu Jingchen lightly tickled Nan Ziyun's nose.
"Your Majesty..." Nan Ziyun's heart pounded. It was just a coincidence that Yu Jingchen overheard. She might not have been so worried about other things, but when it came to taking medicine, Nan Ziyun really couldn't guarantee that Yu Jingchen would indulge her, as she learned from the previous incident with the medicine.
"You know you're being evasive now? Weren't you just acting as if you had a point?" Yu Jingchen looked at her.
"This subject just thinks this medicine is useless," Nan Ziyun said, looking at the bowl of black liquid with disgust.
"This is for your health, don't be willful," Yu Jingchen said, then directly took the medicine.
"Your Majesty, my foot is injured, and the medicine has already been applied. Why do I still need to drink this? Can I not drink it?" Nan Ziyun truly detested this. She had been drinking it continuously for over a month before, and now she had to drink it again?
"Be obedient and drink it." Yu Jingchen would not allow Nan Ziyun to act according to her own will in this matter.
"..." Nan Ziyun's resistance was evident.