Chapter 74 The Concubine Is in Great Pain

Held tightly in Yu Jingchen's embrace, Nan Zhiyun was momentarily stunned. Then, her vision blurred, the people and scenery before her becoming indistinct. Well, she couldn't hold back any longer.

"Your Majesty..." Nan Zhiyun mustered her courage and hugged Yu Jingchen's waist.

"Your concubine is scared, Your Majesty. I hurt so much, I can barely hold on." Nan Zhiyun's voice was thick with tears, her shoulders trembling.

"I know," Yu Jingchen said, one hand stroking the back of Nan Zhiyun's head.

"Your Majesty, I'm sad, and I feel truly unwell. Can you look at me?" Nan Zhiyun's emotions were becoming uncontrollable now, perhaps starting to release.

"I'm about to give up, Your Majesty. I'm so tired, I can't keep up anymore, but Your Majesty never looked back. Your Majesty, I know I am of the Nan family, but I can also genuinely like someone. Your Majesty, will you look at me?" Nan Zhiyun cried until she could barely breathe.

Yu Jingchen gently patted Nan Zhiyun's back. He suddenly felt a sense of helplessness, and a strange ache rose in his heart upon hearing her words.

"I see you now..." Yu Jingchen's voice was hoarser than before.

Receiving his response, Nan Zhiyun said no more, only continuing to cry. This was the first time Nan Zhiyun had cried so openly, so loudly, so unrestrainedly.

Yet, her sobs somehow made one feel sad along with her.

Yu Jingchen lowered the emotions in his eyes, his hands continuing their comforting motion. He didn't know how long she cried, but Yu Jingchen never stopped her. Nan Zhiyun gradually began to quiet down, though she still sobbed, her body occasionally shuddering, which was truly heart-wrenching.

However, Nan Zhiyun did not pull away from Yu Jingchen's embrace, nor did he push her away. He simply waited in silence for her emotions to fully subside.

But in the end, Yu Jingchen didn't wait for Nan Zhiyun to calm down; instead, he waited for her to... well, fall asleep. Nan Zhiyun actually fell asleep just like that?

Yu Jingchen: "..." Why was he suddenly both angry and amused? She cried until she was exhausted and then just slept? Did she think she could avoid punishment by sleeping? Today's events were not over; he hadn't said he wouldn't hold her accountable.

So even if she slept, she would still be punished upon waking tomorrow. Without punishment, she wouldn't learn her lesson. Therefore... hmm, perhaps copying something would be best?

Yu Jingchen looked at the little, dirty thing in his arms, and a certain part of his heart suddenly softened, though he himself didn't seem to realize this change.

He scooped her up horizontally, "Tsk, why so light? Like a mere skeleton." Then he walked towards the bedside and gently laid her down. However, Nan Zhiyun still clutched Yu Jingchen's clothes, unwilling to let go.

Yu Jingchen slowly pulled his sleeve from Nan Zhiyun's grasp. Nan Zhiyun stirred restlessly, perhaps due to crying, and let out a small breath. Yu Jingchen's movements became even gentler.

Seeing Nan Zhiyun still sleeping soundly, his lips curved unconsciously. She looked quite adorable like this, like a little girl. However, because she had cried so much, she was dirty, and her face was red and swollen, making her look quite pitiable.