Yu Jingchen pressed down, and Nan Zhiyun was instantly pinned beneath him. However, mindful of Nan Zhiyun's injured foot, Yu Jingchen's movements were gentle.
"Nothing? Hmm?" Yu Jingchen's finger pressed against Nan Zhiyun's lips.
"What's going on? You've become naughty? Still lying? Nan Zhiyun, your courage has grown a lot recently, hasn't it?" Yu Jingchen began to call her by her full name.
"...No," Nan Zhiyun didn't dare to meet Yu Jingchen's eyes. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Then should I have someone investigate?" Yu Jingchen said deliberately, reaching out to gently caress Nan Zhiyun's face.
"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun clutched Yu Jingchen's hand.
"You don't want me to investigate?" Yu Jingchen raised an eyebrow.
"There's nothing to investigate..." Nan Zhiyun feared that Yu Jingchen would truly find out, which would make things even more difficult later. It wasn't that she was afraid of what Yu Jingchen might do to her or that he would truly punish her, but she couldn't deny feeling scared.
"Then tell me, did you eat on time? Did you often skip dinner?" Yu Jingchen cupped Nan Zhiyun's face, but without much force.
"..." Nan Zhiyun dared not speak.
"If you don't, I'll investigate myself. Do you believe that if I just call out to the people outside and ask them, they'll sell you out? But if I find out myself, it will be dealt with strictly. Are you sure?" Yu Jingchen 'threatened.'
"..." Nan Zhiyun still remained silent.
"Yun'er, do you really think you can get away with this by staying silent? Or do you think that if you don't speak, I won't do anything to you?" Yu Jingchen playfully nipped Nan Zhiyun's ear, causing her to shiver.
"Your Majesty... Your concubine just sometimes slept late, which is why she forgot to eat..." Nan Zhiyun's voice was much softer.
"Say that again." Yu Jingchen asked, his gaze serious.
"Your Majesty... Your concubine is so sleepy." Nan Zhiyun tried to escape.
"Yun'er has grown quite capable now, hasn't she?" Yu Jingchen curled his fingers slightly, then lifted Nan Zhiyun's chin.
"Someone..." Yu Jingchen's voice wasn't loud; he was likely just trying to scare Nan Zhiyun. However, perhaps due to her guilt, Nan Zhiyun immediately panicked.
"Your Majesty!" As Nan Zhiyun panicked, she immediately grabbed Yu Jingchen, who was about to rise. Perhaps Yu Jingchen's guard was too low, as he was actually pulled closer by Nan Zhiyun's strength. Furthermore, he ended up pressing down on Nan Zhiyun, closer than before.
Seeing the close proximity, Nan Zhiyun was a bit stunned and felt very flustered, as the distance was truly too little.
Yu Jingchen looked at the small figure before him, his lips curling into a slight smile. Because of the closeness, he could even see the fine downy hairs and pores on her face.
"So impatient? Little Yun'er has such strength?" Yu Jingchen teased.
"No, no." Nan Zhiyun turned her head away, her face slightly flushed.
"No? Then why am I like this? Hmm?" Yu Jingchen asked deliberately.
"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun tried to push him away.
But how could Nan Zhiyun's strength match Yu Jingchen's? Not only did Yu Jingchen not get up, but he leaned down further, causing their bodies to press together again.
Looking at the person so close, Yu Jingchen's throat moved. How could he remain composed? However, he knew Nan Zhiyun was very afraid and terrified, so he chose to restrain himself.
"Yun'er might have to be punished today. What should we do?" Yu Jingchen lowered his voice.
"Your Majesty, your concubine knows she was wrong..." Nan Zhiyun could only admit her fault.
"Where did you go wrong?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"Your concubine should not have tested and deceived Your Majesty, should not have disregarded what Your Majesty said, and should not have skipped dinner..." Nan Zhiyun thought before answering.
"Mm, not bad. How many times?" Yu Jingchen pressed on.
"...Your concubine can't remember." Nan Zhiyun genuinely couldn't remember.
"How many times have you heard?" Yu Jingchen rephrased the question.
"...Your Majesty, your concubine knows she was wrong from now on and won't continue like this, okay?" Nan Zhiyun feared that if she said it, she would be truly 'guilty of grave crimes.'
"No, speak," Yu Jingchen had no intention of letting Nan Zhiyun off. If she wasn't properly taught a lesson now, she would definitely not learn in the future. It was important to make her understand the seriousness of this matter, otherwise, she might not take it seriously later.
Nan Zhiyun hesitated for a long time, afraid to speak. Yu Jingchen didn't rush her, just watched her. Finally, Nan Zhiyun couldn't withstand the pressure and compromised.
But before she could speak, Yu Jingchen said to her again, "Tell the truth. Lenient treatment for confession, strict punishment for resistance. You need to think carefully."
Nan Zhiyun stiffened. There was no other way. After mentally preparing herself for a while, she couldn't hold back any longer.
"Your concubine knows she was wrong. Before... she slept quite late, so she often forgot to eat dinner. It happened two or three times..." Nan Zhiyun was very guilty.
"How long has this been going on?" Yu Jingchen didn't rush to pursue it immediately.
"Over a month..." Nan Zhiyun said.
"Over a month, and you ate two or three times?" Yu Jingchen was amused to the point of anger.
"Nan Zhiyun, how long has it been since I stopped supervising you, and you started neglecting yourself like this? Do you need me to have people watch you every day and report your news to me daily before you'll take it seriously?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"Just consider it as losing weight... Your Majesty, your concubine had gained so much weight before..." Nan Zhiyun said, her heart pounding. Her words lacked confidence.
"Losing weight? Why? How fat have you gotten that you need to lose weight? Does the Andian Palace no longer fit you, or does the Imperial Palace no longer contain you?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"Nan Zhiyun, have I been too indulgent with you lately?" Yu Jingchen feigned seriousness. Perhaps knowing she was wrong, Nan Zhiyun stopped speaking.
"You tell me, how should you be punished?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun became scared. Perhaps she was truly nervous, as she dared to reach out and hold Yu Jingchen's arm directly.
"Acting cute won't work. Tell me, what should happen? Don't make me decide." Yu Jingchen was 'unmoved by this.'
"Your Majesty said before..." Nan Zhiyun reminded Yu Jingchen that he had said he wouldn't punish her, but Yu Jingchen wouldn't fall for it.
"Hurry up, how should you be punished? Don't bring up other things." Yu Jingchen showed no signs of softening.
"What does Your Majesty want? Caning?" Nan Zhiyun shrunk back, her voice very small.
"Why caning?" Yu Jingchen stroked Nan Zhiyun's head, pulling her into his embrace. Hearing her suggest such a punishment, his heart ached.