Bai Yusheng had been observing Yu Jingchen all along. Seeing that he wasn't looking at her, a dark look flashed in her eyes.
She had heard before that His Majesty greatly disliked this woman from the Nan family, but her observations indicated that His Majesty's current attitude towards this Consort Chen Shu was not fake. It seemed some things would have to be planned carefully.
The dance concluded to thunderous applause. Bai Yusheng's performance had clearly overshadowed Yu Yan's earlier show. The hall was too noisy, and Nan Zhiyun, who was already close to waking up, now opened her eyes completely.
Because she was in Yu Jingchen's arms and had just woken up, she hadn't yet grasped the situation and hadn't noticed anything amiss.
"Your Majesty~" Nan Zhiyun's voice was full of languor, soft and sweet, like a kitten's purr.
"Hmm? Awake?" Yu Jingchen lowered his voice, his tone full of magnetism.
"So noisy~" Nan Zhiyun seemed to still be groggy, stretching in Yu Jingchen's embrace.
"Heh..." Yu Jingchen couldn't help but chuckle at her. He suddenly felt curious about what Nan Zhiyun's reaction would be when she understood her current predicament.
Bai Yusheng had finished her performance, but the scene above was truly an eyesore. She concealed her emotions and gracefully walked to the center of the grand hall, "This humble daughter has made a fool of herself."
A gentle and cool voice suddenly rang out. Nan Zhiyun was still a little dazed. She shifted her body and slowly took in the full view of the scene.
Nan Zhiyun suddenly had a bad premonition. Seeing her slowly react, a mischievous urge arose in Yu Jingchen's heart.
"Is Consort Shu awake? It seems this humble daughter is quite fortunate." It was Bai Yusheng. Nan Zhiyun's body stiffened... Had she slowly realized her current predicament?
"Not getting up?" Yu Jingchen was in a very good mood. Looking at the changing expressions on Nan Zhiyun's face, he found it amusing.
"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun's voice trembled. Unlike her usual fear, she was genuinely... embarrassed!
"I thought our Consort Shu would sleep until the banquet ended," Yu Jingchen said with a laugh.
Nan Zhiyun wished she could disappear into the ground. She didn't even dare to look down and see what the scene below was like.
"Since you're awake, get up and sit properly. Consort Shu has been asleep for so long; the people below haven't seen your face today." Yu Jingchen admitted he was doing it deliberately. Not only did he say this, but he also moved to help Nan Zhiyun sit up.
How could Nan Zhiyun allow that? She could guarantee that her speed would never be as swift and decisive as it was then. She burrowed directly into Yu Jingchen's embrace, clinging to him and burying her entire face in his chest.
Yu Jingchen burst into laughter. It was just a joke. He held Nan Zhiyun tightly, not wanting her to catch a cold after just waking up. He pulled the blanket that had been covering her and wrapped it around her.
"No~" Nan Zhiyun's voice was muffled. She was almost in tears.
Did she not know who was present below today? This was a complete disgrace... Help, Nan Zhiyun wailed inwardly. What was happening? Why was His Majesty holding her like this? And why didn't he warn her...