Nan Zhiyun wiped Yu Jingchen again and again. The medicine prescribed by the imperial physician was brewed, but it could not be fed. All night, Nan Zhiyun, worried about Yu Jingchen, barely slept, staying by his side.
When it was almost dawn, Nan Zhiyun finally dozed off beside Yu Jingchen. As soon as Nan Zhiyun fell asleep, Yu Jingchen woke up. Seeing Nan Zhiyun's exhausted face, Yu Jingchen felt a pang of heartache.
Xing Lai walked in. Seeing that Yu Jingchen was awake, just as he was about to say something, he was stopped by Yu Jingchen. Xing Lai glanced at the sleeping Shu Fei and understood the Emperor's intention, so he quietly withdrew.
Yu Jingchen carried her onto the bed, then pulled the quilt over her.
"She's truly a foolish girl, how could she be so easily deceived?" Yu Jingchen lightly touched the tip of Nan Zhiyun's nose.
Nan Zhiyun was sleeping soundly. Yu Jingchen helplessly embraced her gently, and then they slept together.
Nan Zhiyun woke up again near noon. The first thing she did upon waking was to look at Yu Jingchen. Seeing that he was still asleep, she reached out to feel his temperature. Fortunately, the fever had subsided.
Nan Zhiyun breathed a sigh of relief and then realized how she had ended up in bed. However, she didn't think much of it and quickly got out.
Xing Lai brought the morning meal, but Nan Zhiyun was in no mood to eat. She fed Yu Jingchen the medicine. The imperial physician came to examine him shortly after, but he was still helpless against the poison in Yu Jingchen's body.
Nan Zhiyun was somewhat disappointed to hear this, but she believed that Yu Jingchen would surely be fine. After all, he was so capable, and he was the Son of Heaven, so these matters were insignificant.
For three consecutive days, Nan Zhiyun did not step out of the Zichen Palace, staying by Yu Jingchen's side. However, as time passed, Yu Jingchen did not appear in public, and some people began to grow restless.
On this day, several ministers gathered at the Zichen Palace, seeking an audience with Yu Jingchen. But Yu Jingchen was still unconscious and could not possibly see them.
"My lords, His Majesty has not seen anyone for several days. I implore you to return. His Majesty has been greatly angered by the assassination attempt these past few days and has yet to discover the mastermind. If the culprit is not found this time, His Majesty will not see any of you," Xing Lai tried his best to persuade them from outside. At this time, Yu Jingchen could not come out, nor could Nan Zhiyun, as Yu Jingchen had previously stated that Nan Zhiyun was frightened and injured.
"Eunuch Xing, we indeed have important matters to report to His Majesty. We beg you to be accommodating and inform His Majesty." The ministers seemed determined not to leave without seeing him.
Xing Lai had no choice but to pretend to go into the palace to report, but no matter how many times he went in, the outcome was the same.
"My lords, I am truly powerless. I implore you to please return." Xing Lai said.
"Today, we are determined to see His Majesty. If we cannot, we shall kneel here indefinitely." A group of ministers actually knelt at the entrance of the Zichen Palace.
Seeing that they had indeed knelt down, Xing Lai could only sigh inwardly. These people were clearly here to pressure His Majesty, perhaps they were suspicious.
Xing Lai was helpless and could only go in again, but Yu Jingchen was still unconscious.