My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 102: First Meeting with Yang Shu Fei

Chapter 102: Chapter 102: First Meeting with Yang Shu Fei

It took a while for people to come back to their senses.

"The Princess Consort is not only stunning in appearance but also has an aura like a high mountain rose, unapproachable and sacred." A lady in fine clothing raised her glass to Chu Nanli from afar, her eyes brimming with appreciation.

Lin Fuying snapped off a fingernail.

Chu Nanli’s gaze landed on her attractive and elegant face, and a name surfaced in her mind.

Lin Xuanxuan.

The eldest daughter of the Prime Minister Residence.

And Lin Fuying’s legitimate sister.

This girl gave her a comfortable feeling, with a straightforward personality, not at all like the small-minded, white lotus facade that Lin Fuying could aspire to.

Chu Nanli also raised her glass in response, her lips curving into a smile, "Miss Lin flatters me, you are very beautiful as well."

Lin Xuanxuan accepted the compliment graciously, saying, "Thank you."

She then withdrew her gaze and said no more.

From beginning to end, she never glanced Lin Fuying’s way.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister and his wife, who were sitting with her, did not give Lin Fuying any attention either, only looking towards Chu Nanli when Lin Xuanxuan spoke.

Lin Fuying trembled slightly with anger, resentment, and dissatisfaction growing in her heart.

One day, she swore she would trample all these lowlifes who looked down on her beneath her feet!

It took a while before she managed to suppress these emotions.

"It’s okay, you still have me," said Prince Ye Yunting, noticing Lin Fuying’s distressed expression. Thinking that she was affected by the Lin Family, he couldn’t help feeling pity and wrapped his arms around her shoulders, comforting her softly.

Lin Fuying looked up, revealing a tender smile, with a glimmer of tears in her eyes.

"It’s good that Yingying has you."

Ye Yunting sighed softly, his patience soothing.

Chu Nanli pretended not to hear, plucking a grape from the bunch before her and popping it into her mouth.

Mmm, truly sweet.

Across from her, the Prime Minister’s family saw her calm composure and nodded secretly, eyes showing admiration.

Especially Lin Xuanxuan, who even felt a budding desire to become friends.

"The Empress has arrived!"

A high-pitched announcement caused an instant hush in the hall.

Everyone looked over.

Chu Nanli turned her head.

The Emperor had not attended today’s banquet, and it was the Empress who entered the hall, accompanied by several ladies of the court.

According to the information she had gathered, the Emperor of Xia Kingdom was in his forties, and Ye Yunting was his second son, born to Consort Yang Shu.

The eldest son was born to the Empress and had been appointed Crown Prince. As he was occupied with important affairs, he was not in attendance today.

After the Empress and the others took their seats, Chu Nanli, along with everyone else, stood up to pay their respects.

"Ladies and gentlemen, you need not be so formal today; please, take your seats," said the Empress. Her facial expression was imposing but not without tenderness.

Chu Nanli sat down, her eyes sweeping across the hall, noticing the absence of the seats for Zhenyuan Prefecture.

Thinking back on the information Yanyan had gathered, the family from the General Residence did not favor such occasions.

It seemed to be true.

Just then, an unfriendly gaze landed on her.

Chu Nanli, with her sharp senses, looked up and locked eyes with someone sitting in a high position.

It was Consort Yang Shu.

The displeasure and scrutiny shone bright in her eyes.

Chu Nanli nodded politely but did not go out of her way to ingratiate herself with a smile.

Seeing Yang Shu retract her gaze in disgust, she was not the least bit troubled.

"Sister, Yingying has a good relationship with the Princess Consort’s mother. I will speak well of you," Lin Fuying whispered "kindly."

Chu Nanli nodded, "Yes, you do that now."

"..."

Ye Yunting cast a cold glance at Chu Nanli, saying, "No wonder my mother dislikes you; such behavior is unbefitting a lady of grace."

Chu Nanli silently recited: I’m not listening, the toad is chanting scriptures.

At that moment, singing girls and dancing girls began to perform one after another, entering the hall.

The hall was abuzz with toasts and lively conversation among acquaintances, and the initial restraint and seriousness gradually disappeared.

At Chu Nanli’s side, Ye Yunting and Lin Fuying were all lovey-dovey, while others cast sympathetic or schadenfreude-laden glances her way.

She ignored them all, until Xinlian made her entrance. Then her spirit perked up.

The moment had arrived!