My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 244 - 245 Not Worth It

Chapter 244: Chapter 245 Not Worth It

Imperial Consort Yu also saw that Chu Nanli was about to refuse and hurriedly took out a Luminous Pearl hairpin from her hair, speaking in a gentle voice, "This Luminous Pearl is the largest one tributed by the East Sea. It was gifted to me by my cousin when I got married, and I bestow it upon you. As for other things, you can think about it first and tell me later."

Chu Nanli looked at the Luminous Pearl. It was as big as a pigeon’s egg, snow-white and translucent, clearly of immeasurable value.

"This is too precious," Chu Nanli exclaimed in surprise.

"It’s fine, I still have another one," Imperial Consort Yu generously stuffed the Luminous Pearl into Chu Nanli’s hand, "Take it, I have many more of such beloved items that are even better than this."

Chu Nanli: "..."

This Luminous Pearl alone was already very precious, yet she actually had even better ones—it seemed Imperial Consort Yu was a hidden tycoon.

"Alright, if you keep refusing, I will get angry," Imperial Consort Yu feigned annoyance.

Chu Nanli had no choice but to accept it.

The Luminous Pearl in her hand had fine quality and a cool touch, a top-notch item indeed.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Chu Nanli sincerely expressed her gratitude, thinking to herself that she should put it away in her space as soon as possible to prevent losing it.

"You don’t need to be so polite with me. My life was saved by you, and from today onwards, we are good sisters. You don’t have to address me as ’Your Highness;’ in private, we can just call each other sisters."

Chu Nanli originally wanted to say that it was improper, but seeing the sincerity in Imperial Consort Yu’s eyes, she nodded.

At this moment, Imperial Consort Yu’s maidservant came in, performed a courtesy, and then went to make the bed for Chu Nanli.

Imperial Consort Yu looked at Chu Nanli and said, "It’s presumptuous of me to have called you over. Would you be willing to share a room with me tonight?"

Imperial Consort Yu guessed that Chu Nanli probably didn’t want to share a room with Ye Yunting, which was why she had intentionally called her.

But, just in case Chu Nanli actually wanted to share a room with Ye Yunting, she would have made a blunder, so she personally asked once more.

"Of course, I am willing,"

Chu Nanli nodded urgently, "And I thank Your Highness for saving me the awkwardness, otherwise I would have had nowhere to stay just now."

As she spoke, Chu Nanli recounted the situation to Imperial Consort Yu.

Imperial Consort Yu smiled with relief, "That’s good. I was afraid it would be embarrassing for you to stay in a room with Ye Yunting, which is why I had someone call for you."

Chu Nanli hadn’t expected Imperial Consort Yu to be so thoughtful, and her admiration for this gentle and meticulous woman grew even more.

"Alright, you sit down and rest for a while," Imperial Consort Yu pulled Chu Nanli to sit down.

As she was preparing to pour tea for Chu Nanli, her clothes got caught on the chair, and she almost fell.

Chu Nanli, with quick reflexes, steadied her.

"Are you alright?"

Imperial Consort Yu chuckled, "It’s nothing."

"Your Highness, why are you still wearing such elaborate clothes in your own chambers?"

If it hadn’t been for the overly long and complicated gown, she wouldn’t have been tripped up.

From the moment Chu Nanli walked in, she noticed that Imperial Consort Yu was clearly dressed up.

"Alas, I thought the Emperor would come over. I wanted him to always see me at my best," Imperial Consort Yu sighed.

She had gotten out of bed this morning to start dressing up and tidying the room, even placing the Emperor’s favorite flowers.

However, not only did the Emperor not come, but he didn’t even send anyone to pass a message. It was evident that he had pushed her to the back of his mind.

Chu Nanli naturally caught the fleeting look of disappointment on Imperial Consort Yu’s face.

She knew that the Emperor hadn’t visited the entire day, and he didn’t even inquire about Imperial Consort Yu’s health.

Zhuang Muyan mentioned that the Emperor had been frightened to the point of not daring to leave his quarters. He was preoccupied with himself and had no concern for Imperial Consort Yu’s well-being.

Having learnt from Ye Yunting’s lesson, Chu Nanli already knew that men were unreliable. At the moment of crisis, they wouldn’t spare a thought for the women they loved.

Chu Nanli wasn’t sure how to comfort Imperial Consort Yu but after thinking for a moment, she said, "Your Highness, maybe you can think of it in a different way. You maintain your best appearance at all times to make yourself happy."

Imperial Consort Yu was taken aback.

"Yes, making myself happy is the most important thing," Imperial Consort Yu murmured.

Ever since she had received favor, Imperial Consort Jade had become anxious and more unlike herself.

"I haven’t worn my favorite long skirt in a long time,"

Imperial Consort Jade said, and then she removed her cumbersome outer garment.

It was the style the Emperor liked, not what she preferred.

"My lady, in the end, we must live for ourselves. Men and love are just icing on the cake. If they make us unhappy, then it’s just as well to cast them aside," Chu Nanli advised.

Such words might sound ordinary in future generations, but in this era, they were utterly shocking.

As expected, Imperial Consort Jade’s face showed sheer astonishment upon hearing Chu Nanli’s words, her mouth agape as if it could fit a grape.

Chu Nanli also realized that what she had said was too progressive, unsure whether Imperial Consort Jade could accept it.

Just as she was about to offer some further explanation, she saw Imperial Consort Jade’s face brighten with sudden understanding.

"Nanli, you are absolutely right!" Imperial Consort Jade exclaimed with immense joy, as if she had comprehended some great truth.

"Yes, why should we live for a man who might not even love us!" Imperial Consort Jade said, somewhat excitedly.

She thought about how she had behaved since gaining favor: dressing and grooming herself to match the Emperor’s preferences, competing with the other women in the harem out of jealousy... She had become nothing like herself.

That version of herself was very tired.

And that man, when he was in a good mood, would dote on her for a couple of days.

Now that she had fallen into disfavor, he ran faster than anyone else.

"I really don’t deserve this!"

Imperial Consort Jade laughed through tears in her excitement.

Chu Nanli didn’t expect such a strong reaction from the consort.

It seemed she had truly come to an understanding, and that was a good thing.

A woman as vibrant and radiant as her should indeed live for herself.

She was reminded of the original owner of this body, whose heartfelt sincerity was ultimately ruined by Ye Yunting.

Thinking of Ye Yunting made her feel somewhat vexed.

Chu Nanli didn’t ponder any longer. After a tiring day, she too was exhausted.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Imperial Consort Jade, Chu Nanli lay down on the bed that had been made up for her.

Imperial Consort Jade’s boudoir was spacious, sectioned into two areas by a screen.

Chu Nanli slept in the compartment adjacent to Imperial Consort Jade’s.

There was a private space for each of them, yet they could talk to each other at any time.

This was typically what the noble ladies prepared for their closest friends in the palace.

After lying down, Chu Nanli felt extremely comfortable and soon drifted into sleep.

In the middle of the night, Chu Nanli suddenly heard some rustling noises outside.

The noise wasn’t loud, but having spent years practicing medicine outdoors, her hearing remained exceedingly sharp even in sleep.

She quietly got up, opened the window, and saw a dark figure.

Just as she was about to speak, the figure leapt through the window and into the room, then embraced her and covered her lips with a pair of cold hands.

The familiar scent of pine filled her nostrils.

"It’s me," the man said in a deep voice, resonant and magnetic, pleasing and sensual.

Chu Nanli immediately recognized his identity.

"Ye Jiuxiao?" Chu Nanli gently wriggled free from his embrace, her fair and slender hands lightly pulled off his mask, and indeed it was Ye Jiuxiao’s extraordinarily handsome face that came into view.

Under the moonlight, the man’s stern features were chiseled, even more angular, with a high bridge of a nose, a taut jawline that made his whole face even more stunningly exquisite.

Especially those pitch-black, expressive eyes, which under the moonlight, seemed filled with brilliance, exceptionally dazzling.