The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 214 - Acknowledging Mistakes and Correcting Them

"So the Emperor can also apologize," Ye Yun scoffed, turning her back to him.

The meaning of her words was quite clear: you were in the wrong.

This left Ning Chen momentarily stunned.

Though he acknowledged his mistake, shouldn't a consort say something like, "How could the Son of Heaven be at fault? It is I who do not understand," or "How dare I?"

This woman before him truly believed it was his fault.

Ning Chen remained silent for a moment before awkwardly stating, "Acknowledging one's mistakes and correcting them is of great importance."

Ye Yun, who was turned to the side, couldn't help but chuckle at his words."The Emperor is praising himself now."

"Ahem, I'm not wrong," Ning Chen replied, a hint of embarrassment on his face.

Ye Yun shifted a bit, hugged the blanket, and sat up, her eyes glinting with mischief as she suddenly turned her palm upward and reached out.

Ning Chen looked puzzled, hesitated for a moment, then extended his hand to rest it on hers. Unexpectedly, Ye Yun swiftly struck his hand with the back of hers.

Before he could react, she added with a hint of disdain, "The Emperor comes to apologize but brings no gifts."

Ning Chen couldn't help but feel... utterly exasperated!

It was quite confusing, but at least he could see that she was appeased. However, he really hadn't brought anything to Jiaotang Courtyard today.

In fact, he originally intended to see if this woman would lower her head; after all, he had made the first move, yet in the end, it was still he who apologized and had to make amends.

He fished around his waist and took out a jade cicada, handing it over.

"This was a reward from the late emperor to me. It's nice to play with, so take it."

"It's so precious... then I'll make sure to take good care of it."

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow, taking the item and asking Nan Zhi to put it away in the cabinet.

After all, she was running a fever, and after talking for a while, Ye Yun felt quite weak. She lazily leaned against him and insisted on resting her legs on Ning Chen.

That position disregarded all decorum and was quite a sight to behold.

Thus, when Huiyue came in carrying the medicine, she was startled and nearly spilled the bowl.
Ning Chen feigned calmness as he took the bowl from her and picked up a spoon, asking, "Shall I feed you?"

Ye Yun hurriedly shook her head. "It's too bitter; I'll drink it myself."

After saying this, she took the medicine bowl, checked the temperature, and found it just right to drink. She pinched her nose with one hand and chugged it down with the other.

After finishing the medicine, her little face turned bright red, and she quickly grabbed a sugar-preserved plum from the plate and stuffed it into her mouth.

Anyone unaware would think she had just consumed poison.

Once she calmed down, Ye Yun squinted her eyes and weakly said, "I'm feeling very sleepy; I'm afraid I can't keep the Emperor company. I wouldn't want to pass my illness to you. Why don't you come back another day?"

Though she said otherwise, her hand was gripping Ning Chen's sleeve, clearly showing her inconsistency between words and feelings.

Thus, without thinking, Ning Chen shook his head.