My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 106: Listening to Gossip, Uncle Nine?

Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Listening to Gossip, Uncle Nine?

The banquet was more than halfway through, and the next part would be the presentation of gifts at the Spring Banquet.

This segment, presided over by the Empress Dowager, involved bestowing valuable gifts on the families of high-ranking officials, demonstrating the Emperor’s esteem for them.

It was also one of the methods used by the Emperor to win over his ministers.

The ministers and their families understood this, but under the Emperor’s rule, receiving royal gifts was a great honor indeed.

Thus, this part of the banquet was a happy occasion for everyone.

Before this segment, guests at the palace could leave their seats to rest, and they were to return to the hall when the bell sounded.

Seeing that quite a few people had left the hall, Chu Nanli also intended to go out for some fresh air.

Just as she was about to get up, a hand pressed down on her wrist with such force, it seemed to be crushing her bones.

"Where are you going?!"

A cold voice of inquiry came from beside her.

Chu Nanli frowned and looked over, meeting Ye Yunting’s unpleasant gaze.

She retorted irritably, "To the restroom."

Ye Yunting released her hand in disgust, warning her, "Do not cause trouble in the palace! If you stir up a mess, I will kill you myself."

Lin Fuying’s face was already covered with a veil, revealing only a pair of delicate and grievously wronged eyes.

"Sister, don’t glare at the Prince, he’s doing this for your own good. Just now, you were pressuring Yingying about her speech mistakes, and even though Yingying felt wronged, you have already caused embarrassment for the Prince. You can’t afford to cause more trouble."

Her words only added to Ye Yunting’s displeasure towards Chu Nanli.

But Chu Nanli didn’t care.

"Mind your own business, and watch your tongue unless you want to suffer from ulcers."

After scoffing back at them, Chu Nanli rose and left her seat.

Stepping out of the grand hall and breathing in the fresh air, she finally felt relieved.

Indeed, every second spent with that despicable couple was distressing; she felt much better on her own.

"Are there any restrictions on the guests’ movements?"

"In response to the Princess Consort, you are allowed to go anywhere in this grand hall."

"Then which place is best for resting?"

"The side halls and the back garden. If the Princess Consort wishes to tidy her makeup, she can go to the side hall. If the Princess Consort prefers quiet, she can go to the back garden."

Chu Nanli asked a Palace Maid for directions and went to the back garden for a walk.

It seemed that many dignitaries’ wives and daughters had gone to the side halls to fix their makeup, so the back garden was very quiet. Chu Nanli could even hear the palace maids and eunuchs gossiping secretly.

"Will ’he’ be joining today?"

"Are you talking about Uncle Jiuxiao?"

"Yes. The former Regent King of Xia Kingdom is extraordinarily graceful and has a peerless appearance; he is the most handsome man I’ve ever seen! Not only do I think so, but everyone does. Remember the list of most handsome men in our Xia Kingdom? The War God was only second, but the Regent King was first."

"Good grief, don’t swoon over him. Also, in public, you shouldn’t mention ’Regent King’; Uncle Jiuxiao has voluntarily resigned from his position."

"Regent... Why did Uncle Jiuxiao resign? He is the Emperor’s elder brother, both born from the Empress Dowager, shouldn’t they be close? With the Emperor’s frail health, wouldn’t it be better to have Jiuxiao’s assistance..."

"Shush! You silly girl, you say too much! Even though you’re new to the palace, the Imperial Family will not be lenient with you just because you’re a newcomer! Remember these words from now on: ’Be careful with your words and conduct’!"

"Alright..."

"Come on, it’s time to get back to work."

Once the Palace Maid and eunuch left through the front garden, Chu Nanli sat on the stone bench, resting her chin on her hand, deep in thought.

The former Regent King of Xia Kingdom.

She had memories related to this man, information gathered by the Royal Family of Chu Kingdom when she was there.

His name was Ye Jiuxiao, only a few years older than Ye Yunting. Self-styled as a carefree prince after resigning his regency, he didn’t attend court sessions or involve himself in political affairs, yet he controlled half of the world’s economic lifeline. During his regency, he resolved many internal and external crises for Xia Kingdom and introduced several measures to boost its economic growth, paving the way for the current prosperity of the kingdom.

It was said that he also had the Red Dragon Army as his personal troops. The Red Dragon Army was the founding iron cavalry of Xia Kingdom, of formidable repute. Each generation of the Red Dragon Army was absolutely loyal, serving only one master.

Although the Emperor of Xia Kingdom publicly claimed command over the Red Dragon Army, it was rumored that the actual control did not lie with him.

In Xia Kingdom, Jiuxiao was a feared yet powerless figure.

"I’m a bit curious to meet him," Chu Nanli admitted with a hint of interest.