Qian Xia and the others brought the medicine they had brewed, and Yu Jingchen personally fed it to Nan Ziyun. This time, the medicine was not as strong-tasting or bitter.
Yu Jingchen knew Nan Ziyun was very tired. It was already late, she hadn't rested during the day, and she was exhausted today. After she finished her medicine, Yu Jingchen let her rest.
Nan Ziyun was indeed very tired, so she fell asleep as soon as she finished her medicine. Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Ziyun, who had fallen asleep so quickly, with a mixture of helplessness and doting. He gently embraced Nan Ziyun and kissed her forehead, then holding her, he drifted off to sleep without disturbing her.
The commotion at Andian today was quite significant, so it quickly spread throughout the harem. Previously, Yu Jingchen had only gone to Andian, but they all knew nothing had happened because there was no record of it, so others weren't overly anxious.
But today was different. Upon learning that Yu Jingchen had favored Nan Ziyun, many people began to lose their composure.
Yun Peng Palace
Yan Qing had already removed her makeup and was preparing to rest. She had been dealing with too many matters lately and slept very late every day.
"His Majesty favored Noble Consort Shu today?" Consort Yan asked.
"It has been recorded," the personal maid, Si Ying, replied.
"Noble Consort Shu has truly turned things around now," Yan Qing said, taking off her earrings.
"His Majesty is indeed different towards Noble Consort Shu now, but isn't this a bit too doting?" Si Ying frowned.
"His Majesty has never truly looked at these women in the harem. His previous treatment of Noble Consort Shu was also due to the Nan family. His Majesty's attitude towards the Nan family is different now. It's not because of Noble Consort Shu, but rather Noble Consort Shu is favored now because of the Nan family," Yan Qing said in a low voice.
"Because he favors the Nan family, or rather, understands their loyalty, His Majesty will be able to put aside his suspicions and look at Noble Consort Shu. After all, His Majesty has always been a rational person, yet he is treating Noble Consort Shu in a way that defies reason," Yan Qing stood up from her seat, and Si Ying quickly went to help her.
"Is His Majesty perhaps doting on Noble Consort Shu too much?" Si Ying worried.
"His Majesty never cared about these women in the harem before. Since he cares now, he won't give up so easily. He hasn't tried to hide these actions from anyone; it's precisely because he wants everyone to know that Noble Consort Shu is his favorite and that he protects her. Tell me, what should I do? What can I do?" Yan Qing said indifferently.
"This servant was thoughtless," Si Ying helped Consort Yan to lie down.
"Keep a close eye on Yuyin Palace during this period. Don't let anyone find loopholes. Consort De is prone to impulsive behavior. Don't be used by someone with ulterior motives," Consort Yan added.
"Yes," Si Ying replied. She had always had people watching Consort De, but... she was also genuinely worried about her mistress.
"Has the Eldest Princess recovered? What was the situation today?" Yan Qing remembered that someone had mentioned Consort De didn't attend the banquet because the Eldest Princess was ill.
"She might have caught a cold, so she has a slight fever. The imperial physician examined her today and said there's no major issue. Once the fever subsides and she rests well, taking medicine on time will be enough. Children recover quite quickly, so Your Ladyship needn't worry. Moreover, Consort De is personally taking care of her," Si Ying replied. In the end, Consort De wasn't as indifferent to this daughter she gained unexpectedly as she appeared.
Yan Gui Fei said no more on this matter. Some things were best accepted as they came.