My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 197 - 198: I’ve Long Admired the Princess Consort’s Fame

Chapter 197: Chapter 198: I’ve Long Admired the Princess Consort’s Fame

Zhuang Lin was curious about the taste of the hotpot for a long time, and he waited by the pot, eating the slices of meat as soon as they were cooked.

"Delicious!"

The moment the food entered his mouth, Zhuang Lin’s eyes lit up.

"I’ve never tasted such delicious boiled meat before, Jiuxiao, you should try it."

Zhuang Lin was about to pick some meat for Ye Jiuxiao but was stopped by Chu Nanli.

"Wait a minute, he can’t eat spicy."

Chu Nanli placed some ingredients into the clear broth, then scooped them up with a spoon and put them into a dish.

"The medicine he is using now is incompatible with spicy food. The food in the clear broth is also tasty, you should all try it."

Zhuang Lin slapped his forehead, "Ah, I almost forgot."

As Zhuang Lin was about to pick up the food Chu Nanli had scooped, he watched helplessly as Ye Jiuxiao took all the food away for himself.

Zhuang Lin: "..."

He certainly wouldn’t dare to compete with Ye Jiuxiao, so he just scooped his own and ate, while marveling to himself how there could be something so delicious in the world!

"I’ve decided, from now on, I’ll eat hotpot for every meal!"

No sooner had he spoken than a affected, delicate voice was heard at the door.

"Yunting Brother, have we arrived too late..."

Lin Fuying was clinging to Ye Yunting’s arm, the two of them almost sticking together.

Ye Yunting stood at the door with a dark face, his gaze chilling and penetrating.

As soon as Chu Nanli heard Lin Fuying’s voice, she frowned slightly.

When she saw that Ye Yunting had also arrived, her frown deepened.

Could these two be here to ruin her day?

She was about to speak when she saw Ye Jiuxiao by her side set down his chopsticks and look straight at Ye Yunting with an imposing gaze.

"Your Highness," Ye Yunting said lightly, his tone carrying a touch of respect.

"Hmm," Ye Jiuxiao responded indifferently with a nod, then ignored him completely.

Lin Fuying’s heart raced when she saw the true appearance of Ye Jiuxiao.

He was that renowned Ninth Prince, Ye Jiuxiao!

He was said to be overwhelmingly powerful and wealthy, not only holding a noble status but also controlling the Red Dragon Army and half of Daxia Kingdom’s industries in his hands.

He was reputed to have an extensive network and although he had resigned his official post, he still remained a figure of reverence throughout Jiuzhou.

Lin Fuying, who admired strength, had long been in awe of Ye Jiuxiao.

She had not expected that, besides being powerful, he was also so handsome.

Today, he was dressed in a simple moon-colored robe, his ink-black hair flowing like a waterfall, making him even more god-like and ethereal, as if he were not of this world.

His appearance was by no means inferior to Ye Yunting’s, and even carried a bit more of an untouchable, celestial aura.

"Yingying pays her respects to Your Highness," Lin Fuying curbed her excitement, bowing deeply to Ye Jiuxiao.

"Hmm."

In the face of such a grand gesture, Ye Jiuxiao merely hummed in response, without even sparing her a glance.

Lin Fuying felt a bit embarrassed and wanted to say more, but realized that he was not paying any attention to her at all.

His gaze stayed on Chu Nanli.

Lin Fuying followed his gaze to Chu Nanli, who was also dressed in a light-blue Luo skirt today, unexpectedly matching with Ye Jiuxiao.

Jealousy rose in her heart.

Especially seeing the jewelry set that Chu Nanli was wearing, her resentment grew even stronger.

Why should Chu Nanli wear such fine jewelry and sit next to Ye Jiuxiao!

"Sister, it’s the opening of your shop today, why didn’t you invite Yingying? We are good sisters, don’t tell me... you are still mad at Yingying."

Lin Fuying concealed the jealousy in her heart and spoke with a tone of grievance.

Her words suggested that Chu Nanli was petty and not broad-minded.

Her intention was to destroy the image of Chu Nanli in the eyes of these people.

To her surprise, Chu Nanli didn’t care at all and instead let out a cold laugh.

"People of no importance need not be called."

Lin Fuying gritted her teeth in frustration, when had Chu Nanli become so articulate!

With a swift turn of her eyes, she spoke with feigned surprise, "Sister, how can you speak like this? Even if Yingying isn’t an important person, isn’t the Prince?"

"You might forget to invite Yingying, but how could you forget to ask the Prince?" Lin Fuying’s tone was one of reproach.

To any discerning observer, it was clear that she was trying to drive a wedge between Chu Nanli and Ye Yunting’s relationship.

As expected, Ye Yunting’s expression grew colder and colder.

He remembered that just yesterday morning, he had asked Chu Nanli when her business would open and if she needed any help.

Little did he know that Chu Nanli had not intended to invite him at all.

She had sent invitations to Ye Jiuxiao and Zhuang Lin, but had deliberately excluded him.

The irritation inside Ye Yunting’s heart intensified, and his gaze at Chu Nanli carried a trace of questioning.

"I thought the Prince would be too busy with official duties to come," Chu Nanli explained.

On such a joyous day, she wanted to avoid any conflict, so she provided an excuse.

It was also a way to give Ye Yunting a way out with dignity.

Ye Yunting’s expression softened slightly.

"However, all the seats here are already taken, so perhaps the Prince could find a different elegant room," said Chu Nanli.

Even if there had been seats available, she didn’t want to share a room with these two disagreeable people.

Ye Yunting’s face turned stone-cold once more as he fixed his gaze on Chu Nanli, "Are you telling me to go join another room?"

"Yes."

"This room only has one place left, and you are two people."

Chu Nanli said, turning her glance towards Lin Fuying.

"If the Prince wishes to remain in this room, then the Concubine will have to find herself another room."

Lin Fuying fumed with irritation, Chu Nanli was definitely targeting her!

"Yunting brother, Yingying wants to be with you," Lin Fuying tugged at Ye Yunting’s sleeve, saying softly.

She was terrified that Ye Yunting might really settle down here alone, making her go to another room by herself, which would be too embarrassing!

Ye Yunting frowned and glared at Chu Nanli, seemingly very dissatisfied with her.

Chu Nanli glared back, "It looks like you don’t want to be separated, so then you’ll have to find another room together."

"Chu Nanli!"

Seeing that Chu Nanli still insisted on sending him away, Ye Yunting’s anger erupted in an instant.

She was his Princess Consort, yet here she sat next to another man, seemingly wishing him gone.

"Do you really want to sit in the same room as Zhuang Lin?"

Zhuang Lin, who was eating hot pot, nearly sprayed out his rice.

How did he suddenly become part of this dispute?

He was about to say something in explanation when he heard Ye Jiuxiao speak up.

"My nephew misunderstands; I have long admired the Princess Consort’s reputation and wanted to make her acquaintance, which is why I asked her to sit here," said Ye Jiuxiao lightly, the corner of his mouth curling up with a subtle playfulness.

Ye Yunting’s face turned an ashen shade of green.

"If my royal uncle wishes to get to know Nanli, on another day I will bring her to pay a visit," he said, his brooding gaze shifting towards Chu Nanli, filled with a warning.

"You’ll also come with us to another room," he ordered.

Chu Nanli’s mood instantly halved.

She had no desire to "serve" Ye Yunting and his little mistress.

Yet today she had already made Ye Yunting lose face.

If she were to confront him further, he might explode right then and there.

"Alright then."

Chu Nanli stood up, offering a forced smile, "I apologize for any neglect today; please continue to enjoy your meal, and if anything is lacking, tell Mengmeng to add it," she said.

After finishing, she led Ye Yunting and Lin Fuying out of the Plum Character Room.

No sooner had they left the room than Chu Nanli was stopped by Lin Xuanxuan.