Nan Zhiyun was a bit bewildered, not knowing why he would apologize to her.
"If I had known you were injured, I wouldn't have made a move just now. I'm sorry..." Yu Jingchen continued.
"I, I'm fine now..." Nan Zhiyun was a little unaccustomed to the situation. The most crucial point was that she was being held by Yu Jingchen, completely unclothed, which made her feel awkward.
"It's all my fault, I was careless and didn't realize you had such a serious injury. I was too rash this time, it's all my fault. If I had thought a little more, been more careful, this wouldn't have happened." Yu Jingchen began to blame himself. If he had known about Nan Zhiyun's injuries earlier, he would never have acted, let alone so forcefully.
"It's nothing." Nan Zhiyun herself didn't mind. This little girl had always been carefree and large-hearted. But Yu Jingchen didn't consider this a trivial matter; it had weighed on his mind all day.
"Did you not take your medicine today?" Yu Jingchen changed the subject.
Nan Zhiyun panicked when she heard this question... She indeed hadn't taken it. Yu Jingchen had even ordered it to be re-stewed just now, but due to the recent events, it hadn't been delivered yet.
"Your Majesty, it's too bitter. Can we not add Coptis chinensis... I can't drink it," Nan Zhiyun said plaintively, her small hands carefully tugging at Yu Jingchen's sleeve.
As if by chance, just as she finished speaking, someone entered from outside, announcing that the medicine was ready.
Nan Zhiyun: "..."
Yu Jingchen couldn't help but laugh at this turn of events. The little thing was quite unlucky. Thankfully, seeing Nan Zhiyun's expression, she also felt a little guilty, because she had given the order when she went out just now... She hadn't really meant to, she just thought that Consort Shu hadn't taken her medicine yet, and she was afraid His Majesty would ask about it later, so she asked someone to prepare it in advance. She hadn't expected it to be brought over at this exact moment.
"Your Majesty~" Nan Zhiyun began to act coy.
"Then what should we do? You have to drink it," Yu Jingchen said with a smile, then ordered the medicine to be brought over.
Because Yu Jingchen had given the instruction, in addition to the medicine, a separate bowl of Coptis chinensis water was also stewed.
Nan Zhiyun: "..." Who could be so heartless?! How could they actually stew this Coptis chinensis water?!
"Drink the medicine. It's just a bowl of calming soup. You were frightened today. Be careful not to have nightmares tonight, so drink the medicine," Yu Jingchen said.
"Oh..." Nan Zhiyun wanted to give up, but she didn't dare to touch it.
Yu Jingchen brought the medicine over, and Nan Zhiyun felt lifeless.
But she had no choice in the matter. She had to pinch her nose and prepare to gulp it down... Huh? It doesn't seem bitter.
"It's just a bowl of calming soup. Nothing bitter has been added," Xing said, as the separate Coptis chinensis water was stewed aside for you...
Nan Zhiyun: I thank you very much...
After Nan Zhiyun finished the bowl of calming soup, she looked at the bowl of Coptis chinensis water next to it and felt a bitter dread. Did she really have to drink this? The medicine was already bitter enough, and she couldn't handle this Coptis chinensis. Just smelling it made her want to vomit.
"It was specially brewed for you, aren't you going to drink it?" Yu Jingchen pressed on, crossing his arms as if watching a good show.
"Your Majesty~" Nan Zhiyun's voice became sweet.
"Hm?" Yu Jingchen gave her a look, and Nan Zhiyun quickly retracted her plea, then picked up the large bowl of Coptis chinensis water.