My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 131 - 132 Block the Dog Hole

Chapter 131: Chapter 132 Block the Dog Hole

"She won’t, sister, she..."

"This palace advises the two of you to rein in your wild flights of fancy."

Bai Wuheng and Lin Fuying were startled and hastily turned their heads, only to see Chu Nanli standing at the doorway, accompanied by Yanyan.

The words had come from Chu Nanli herself.

Lin Fuying was somewhat panicked, not knowing how much Chu Nanli had heard, and couldn’t help but ask, "Sister, when did you arrive?"

After a pause, she added, "You could have spoken up when you arrived. In fact, Yingying and Brother Wuhen were not speaking ill of you."

Her remark was a veiled accusation that Chu Nanli was eavesdropping.

Bai Wuheng’s expression soured.

One was the embarrassment and irritation of being caught speaking behind someone’s back; the other was discontent with Chu Nanli’s act of eavesdropping.

"Just arrived."

In the next moment, Chu Nanli’s mocking voice rang out.

Bai Wuheng’s displeased expression froze on his face, and the rebuke he wanted to utter got stuck in his throat, unable to come out.

Chu Nanli looked at the two with eyes full of scorn, and said coldly, "This palace was merely passing by and happened to hear the two of you, who tout your good upbringing, shamelessly gossiping behind backs."

Lin Fuying and Bai Wuheng’s expressions turned a mix of pale and green.

Yanyan, standing behind Chu Nanli, struggled to hold back her laughter.

At this time, Chu Nanli said, "Yanyan, let’s go. We’ll dig up some mud at the rear mountain to block the dog hole in the courtyard, to prevent constant dog barking."

Yanyan blinked obediently and replied, "Yes."

Master and servant then leisurely walked toward the rear mountain while Lin Fuying and Bai Wuheng stood in the courtyard with stiff expressions.

No matter how they interpreted Chu Nanli’s words from before, they seemed like a veiled criticism.

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"Mistress, what you said earlier was so satisfying," Yanyan said.

Chu Nanli, walking ahead, heard this and replied, "Normally, if you encounter these villains speaking ill of this palace behind my back, don’t engage them, lest you come to harm."

Yanyan knew Chu Nanli was protecting her and felt a wave of emotion, earnestly promising to heed her advice.

Soon, they arrived at the rear mountain.

The master and servant were indeed there to dig mud, and Yanyan even brought along a winnowing basket.

There indeed was a dog hole in the backyard of Chuxiang Garden, but it had been sealed during the last repair of the east wing, especially since the dog had been sent to the Bright Moon Building.

Their trip to the rear mountain to dig mud was actually for the medicinal herbs planted in the courtyard.

The mud Yanyan used wasn’t rich enough for the nutrients needed by the herbs.

A servant in the courtyard mentioned that the mud from the rear mountain of the War God Residence was very fertile, and after Chu Nanli’s pregnancy nausea had subsided, she wanted to get out for a walk and decided to go to the rear mountain with Yanyan.

"Mistress, please rest on this rock, and let this servant dig the mud. Don’t dirty your hands and clothes," Yanyan said.

Yanyan pulled Chu Nanli over to sit on a large rock and took the spade and basket into her own hands, prompting Chu Nanli to say with a laugh and cry, "Alright, this palace will rest here."

"It’s all black mud, really rich!"

After Yanyan dug twice, her mood soared.

Chu Nanli looked at the fertile soil and felt it was a shame to waste it.

If only she could use this piece of land as a medicinal herb garden, she thought it was a waste to leave it barren, and it pained her heart to see it.

However, the moment she considered that this land belonged to Ye Yunting’s estate, Chu Nanli instantly dismissed any lingering thoughts.

She glanced around and saw many herbs suitable for medicinal use.

Although not valuable, they were basic medicinal materials required for many prescriptions.

Immediately, she stood up and said, "Yanyan, I see quite a few herbs here, let’s pick some to take back with us later."

Yanyan hurriedly turned around, "Mistress, let this servant do it, please rest."

"It’s unnecessary; this small task won’t tire out your mistress, don’t worry," Chu Nanli reassured her.

Hearing this, Yanyan no longer tried to dissuade her and simply responded.

Chu Nanli had always been passionate about medicinal herbs, and before she knew it, she wandered far while picking them.

When she stood up, dizziness washed over her, and she nearly fell to the ground but luckily steadied herself against a nearby tree trunk.

At the same time, it seemed as if pained, low groans of a man reached her ears.