My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 248 - 249: You belong to this king

Chapter 248: Chapter 249: You belong to this king

Chu Nanli was slightly startled.

How had Yunting seen it?

After thinking it over, Chu Nanli honestly said, "Uncle Jiuxiao came to get some medicine from me."

Her relationship with Ye Jiuxiao was not something to be hidden.

Moreover, Yunting had long since lost his feelings for her, so there was no need for him to mind whom she met.

Listening to Chu Nanli’s explanation, Yunting’s emotions became even more complicated.

He knew the Imperial Heir’s character, and it was unlikely that he harbored any improper thoughts toward Chu Nanli.

But he had clearly seen their intimate demeanor.

"Chu Nanli, remember, you are the Prince’s Princess Consort!" Yunting said through gritted teeth.

Chu Nanli nodded.

"Yes."

She didn’t want to argue with Yunting.

After all, before their separation, she indeed was his Princess Consort in name only.

"Prince, you should rest well."

Having said that, Chu Nanli turned and left.

Yunting’s mood could not calm down for a long time.

He punched the bedpost next to him, unable to quench his anger.

If it weren’t for Chu Nanli having saved him this time, he would certainly have punished her severely!

But thinking of the word "punish", he couldn’t help but have a flash of Chu Nanli docilely clinging to his arm and lying beside him.

His heart ached dully, his head spun, and memories seemed to rush back to his mind.

...

Chu Nanli left Yunting’s room and saw that Jade Concubine was still waiting outside for her.

"Sister, why haven’t you gone to rest?"

Jade Concubine anxiously took Chu Nanli’s hand, "I was worried. How is the War King doing?"

"He’s awake, he’s fine now, don’t worry," Chu Nanli said.

Jade Concubine then breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Yunting was fine, she and Chu Nanli wouldn’t be implicated.

"Prince, he didn’t make things difficult for you, did he?" Jade Concubine asked tentatively.

She felt sorry for Chu Nanli and was afraid of touching upon her sore spots.

Chu Nanli shook her head.

"He’s still counting on me to treat him, what could he do to me?"

She had just noticed that Yunting’s eyes were practically spitting fire, and by his temperament, he should have exploded.

But after all, she had just treated him.

If he vented his anger on her, it would be like killing the donkey after the grinding was done.

She didn’t think Yunting’s temper had improved, merely that he was temporarily unable to move against her.

"That’s good," Jade Concubine finally felt truly relieved, grasping Chu Nanli’s hand.

"Let’s go, you haven’t eaten since this morning. I’ve instructed someone to prepare something. Let’s have a bite."

"Okay," Chu Nanli nodded.

Reminded by Jade Concubine, she realized she was truly hungry, even famished.

But she had been busy and hadn’t had time to eat.

When they reached the table and saw the fragrant dishes, Chu Nanli suddenly felt nauseous and couldn’t help but run outside to throw up.

Watching Chu Nanli’s reaction, Jade Concubine looked serious.

Having been in the palace for so many years, she recognized the signs and guessed that Chu Nanli might be pregnant.

She hastily sent the servants away and personally helped Chu Nanli pat her back.

When Chu Nanli felt better, she handed her warm water and a towel.

"Nanli, tell me, are you pregnant?"

Chu Nanli gratefully took the water and towel, tidied herself up, and then said to Jade Concubine,

"Sister, I’m not at liberty to discuss this, please don’t ask further,"

Although Chu Nanli did not explicitly answer, her response indirectly told Jade Concubine.

Once Jade Concubine understood, she became somewhat worried about Chu Nanli, but seeing that the latter was unwilling to say more, she did not press further.

She guessed that this matter needed to be kept secret.

Although she didn’t know why Chu Nanli had to do this, she was willing to support her.

"I just sent all the servants away, no one will leak anything."

"Thank you, sister," Chu Nanli said gratefully.

"Then you must be careful in the future," the Princess Consort said.

She guessed that the child must be Ye Yunting’s, and the reason for not disclosing it could be the fear of Ye Yunting’s Concubine causing trouble and harming the child.

Chu Nanli didn’t explain much either.

After all, the abortion and the use of the fetus in medicine was a "dirty affair" that was intricately complex, and was tightly hidden by Ye Yunting.

Thus, no one outside knew about her pregnancy or abortion, simply assuming she had never been pregnant.

"Alright, eat quickly," the Princess Consort said.

No sooner had she finished speaking than Chu Nanli started to eat.

She was truly very hungry and couldn’t care less about appearances.

The Princess Consort looked at her and felt nothing but pity.

So this was how hard pregnancy could be.

And Ye Yunting, not only did he neglect her, he showed favoritism towards the Concubine and even physically attacked her.

Thinking of this, the Princess Consort suddenly lost all desire to become pregnant and have children.

She had been eager to bear the Imperial Heir for the emperor before, fretting over being unable to conceive, but she suddenly changed her mind.

To suffer such hardships for a man who didn’t love her, and to face traps set by deceitful people in the palace, it simply wasn’t worth it!

Chu Nanli didn’t know that the Princess Consort had come to realize this so quickly.

She was halfway through eating and starting to feel satisfied when she put down her chopsticks.

"I’ve embarrassed myself in front of you."

The Princess Consort smiled, "It’s nothing, you don’t need to be formal with me."

Chu Nanli felt a warmth in her heart.

She hadn’t expected to find a sister who cared about her in this strange world.

After finishing the meal, Zhuang Muyan came with the medicine he had prepared.

Chu Nanli, accompanied by Zhuang Muyan, inspected each room, and those who had contracted smallpox were mostly healed.

Nonetheless, the patients needed to take the medicine for a few more days and be isolated.

Once Chu Nanli had distributed the medicine, she remembered that she hadn’t yet given Ye Yunting the smallpox prevention medicine.

She no longer wanted to be involved with Ye Yunting and said to Zhuang Muyan, "You deliver the medicine to Ye Yunting."

Zhuang Muyan nodded.

"Yes, Master."

She didn’t want her master to have to deal with that unpredictable man either.

Zhuang Muyan, carrying the medicine, knocked on Ye Yunting’s door.

Ye Yunting had just overheard Chu Nanli and Zhuang Muyan discussing the medicine delivery and knew they were on their way.

At the sound of the knocking, he subconsciously thought it was Chu Nanli who had come.

But when he opened the door, he saw Zhuang Muyan entering with the medicine.

"Why is it you?" Ye Yunting asked, his dark eyes filled with suppressed anger.

Zhuang Muyan tugged at his lips.

He also didn’t want to deliver medicine to Ye Yunting, a man who only knew how to bully others, and would not do so if it weren’t for Chu Nanli’s orders.

"I am here to deliver the medicine," Zhuang Muyan placed the medicine on the bedside table.

Ye Yunting didn’t even look, "Let Chu Nanli come here."

Zhuang Muyan pursed his lips.

"The Master has been busy all day and is tired. If the Prince cares about the Master, let her rest for a while," he said.

Ye Yunting stared intently at Zhuang Muyan, his gaze as sharp as a knife.

It was the first time Zhuang Muyan had defied Ye Yunting, and his heart skipped a beat.

"Don’t make me say it twice!" Ye Yunting said coldly, his eyes tinted with a hint of killing intent.

"Yes, I will convey the message to the Master, but..." Zhuang Muyan gathered his courage for a moment and faced Ye Yunting’s murderous gaze.

The man was, after all, the decisive War God, and Zhuang Muyan’s heart still trembled, "but whether she comes or not will depend on the Master’s wishes!"

Zhuang Muyan stated firmly, then turned and left.