Yu Jingchen could see that Nan Zhiyun was in an awkward position, but he had no intention of letting her off the hook.
"Did you drink your medicine?" Yu Jingchen suddenly asked, his question hitting the mark. Nan Zhiyun froze instantly. Seeing her reaction, Yu Jingchen knew Nan Zhiyun hadn't behaved as instructed.
"Her Highness drank the ginger soup, but she refused to drink the medicine," Qian Xia said at the right moment.
Nan Zhiyun: "!!!" She glared at Qian Xia, wondering whose maid she was. Who was she loyal to? Betrayal was shameful!
Qian Xia grinned. She couldn't help it. Nan Zhiyun was still angrily looking at Qian Xia when she suddenly felt a chill on her head. She had a bad premonition and cautiously looked up, only to meet Yu Jingchen's "icy" gaze. kuAiδugg
Nan Zhiyun shivered. She knew she was in trouble.
Xing Lai watched from the side, finding it amusing. This Shufei was truly entertaining. However, her "fate" would likely be quite dire. Shufei, with your deep love and deep hate, you're on your own.
"What did I just say?" Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Zhiyun, about to erupt. Oh, here we go.
"It was too bitter!" Nan Zhiyun pouted pitifully.
"It's not bitter. What do you think I'd have you drink? The bitterer, the better. Go fetch the medicine, and also brew a bowl of bitter melon water separately. I'll feed it to you myself later," Yu Jingchen said in a low tone.
Nan Zhiyun: "!!!" Your Majesty is so heartless!
"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun tried to beg for mercy, but she didn't get a chance to finish her plea. The moment she saw Yu Jingchen glance at her, all her words of supplication caught in her throat.
"Stay quietly in my arms, or I'll throw you out! I'll deal with you later after I finish here. Don't think you can escape today." Yu Jingchen even patted Nan Zhiyun's forehead.
Nan Zhiyun: "..." Hateful.
Yu Jingchen pulled her closer. His current priority was business. As for this little thing in his arms... she had made such a big mistake, he was too lazy to deal with her now; he'd leave her be.
"Why are you all stopped? Continue. It's just one dagger, isn't it?" Yu Jingchen's gaze returned to the scene below.
As soon as Yu Jingchen finished speaking, the people below inserted another dagger into the person's other hand. A scream followed. Nan Zhiyun, caught off guard, was startled. Yu Jingchen instinctively patted her back but then remembered she had just misbehaved and shouldn't be indulged. So, he decided to ignore her.
However... this little one had been quite frightened today. Especially since the previous incident had made her ill, what about this current situation...
"Are you willing to talk now?" Yu Jingchen asked. Xing Lai was a bit surprised. Was it over already? He thought His Majesty wouldn't stop until he'd stabbed that person a hundred times, but it was surprisingly easy this time.
"I... I'll talk. It was Noble Lady Jing, it was Noble Lady Jing who ordered me!" The person finally couldn't bear it any longer.
Upon hearing someone implicating her, Yu Yan couldn't remain seated.
"You're talking nonsense! I've never met you, how could I have ordered you to do these things?!" Yu Yan shouted at the person. This was a serious accusation, and if she admitted to it, she'd be finished.