My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 282 - 283: Appreciation

Chapter 282: Chapter 283: Appreciation

Zhuang Muyan’s eyes gradually cleared of confusion, and soon they became resolute.

He used the methods taught by Chu Nanli to perform a complete checkup on the Emperor.

The medication Chu Nanli had injected was already taking effect.

Ye Jiujun’s eyes fluttered open in a daze and landed directly on Zhuang Muyan’s face.

"Master, His Majesty has awakened!"

Zhuang Muyan’s voice carried straight out of the hall.

The Empress Dowager hastily got to her feet, entering the bedchamber with the assistance of the palace attendants.

"Mother Empress..."

Upon seeing the Empress Dowager come in, the Emperor subconsciously tried to rise.

"Sit down quickly!" The Empress Dowager looked over with concern, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere now?"

"Did I just, pass out?"

Ye Jiujun had not forgotten that he had fainted just a moment ago.

He still felt a slight headache.

In fact, in the past half month, while reviewing government documents, he had felt somewhat lacking in energy.

The Imperial Medical Bureau had sent him many tonics, but after taking them, his condition had not improved in the least.

He thought it was nothing serious, but today, he actually fainted outright.

"Your Majesty has been overexerting himself, and irregular sleep patterns are likely the cause of this condition,"

Chu Nanli noticed that the Emperor’s inquiring gaze had fallen on her and quickly explained.

She repeated what she had said moments before.

Although the Emperor did not understand the medical jargon, he could tell from Chu Nanli’s tone that his health condition was not too serious.

With that, he felt considerably relieved.

After all, although he had several grown princes, it was clear that he was not ready to stop being Emperor just yet.

"This time, we owe it to you; it seems that our entire Imperial Medical Bureau is no match for you, a woman!"

"Had it not been for your intervention, I might indeed have not awoken today."

The Emperor said with a chuckle, and the Imperial Physicians present did not dare to refute him in the slightest.

After all, they had not been able to determine the cause of His Majesty’s fainting.

If the Empress Dowager had decided to place blame, it was likely that the entire Imperial Medical Bureau would have been implicated.

Chu Nanli’s timely action could be said to have saved them all.

Moreover, Ji Shen and the others were actually very interested in discussing medical expertise with Chu Nanli.

Among those present, the only one who might not be pleased was Bai Wuheng.

But in the presence of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, he dared not say anything.

The Emperor’s attitude became increasingly amiable, "I heard just now that you have taken Liuli Divine Doctor as your master?"

The name of the Divine Doctor Liuli was, of course, familiar to the Emperor.

He had even sent people to inquire about Liuli’s background.

Unfortunately, those he sent could find out nothing.

This made people even more certain that the forces behind Divine Doctor Liuli were not to be underestimated.

"My master always keeps a low profile, so he didn’t allow me to publicize it outside. In hiding this, I did not intend to conceal the truth from you, Father Emperor,"

Chu Nanli, uncertain about the Emperor’s current attitude, chose the most prudent answer.

The Emperor wouldn’t actually ask her to bring Divine Doctor Liuli to him, would he?

"This Divine Doctor Liuli is elusive; it’s unexpected that you have become his disciple. Seeing your exquisite medical skills, surely, you must have learned the true essence from your master," the Emperor’s face showed full praise for Chu Nanli.

Upon hearing the Emperor’s high praise, Ye Yunting’s face showed a bit of pride.

When he looked at Chu Nanli again, it was not with the usual disdain.

"Master, her medical skills—I, her humble student, have actually mastered only one-tenth." Chu Nanli was speaking the truth.

The medical skills she was now displaying were indeed not equivalent to one-tenth of what she knew in the year 2090.

Of course, if she could bring out the things in her space openly, she would likewise shine brilliantly.

"If given the chance, I would truly like to meet this Divine Doctor Liuli with my own eyes,"

spoke the Emperor, causing Chu Nanli’s heart to tighten slightly.

If the Emperor insisted on seeing the Divine Doctor Liuli now, where would she find someone to take on that role?

But she quickly came up with a response, "My master, accustomed to a life of idle wandering, might lose his manners out of constraint if he were to come before imperial father."

"Please forgive this, imperial father."

"What is there to forgive? You are my daughter-in-law, and if you could master all your master’s skills, couldn’t you also serve me?"

Although he hadn’t managed to uncover the background of the Divine Doctor Liuli, the Emperor actually wasn’t too wary of this person.

After all, no matter how formidable the Divine Doctor Liuli might be, he was just a physician.

Could he possibly be plotting a rebellion?

In response to the Emperor’s words, Chu Nanli simply bowed her head and remained silent.

It wouldn’t be long before she wasn’t the Emperor’s daughter-in-law anymore.

At that time, she truly didn’t want to have any further connections with the Royal Family of Xia Kingdom.

"However, since you saved me today, I naturally can’t be too stingy in rewarding you,"

mused the Emperor before continuing.

"Ordinary jewels and adornments are too commonplace, and you don’t want to be an Imperial Physician, so how about I give you another promise instead? Whatever you wish to do, I will fully support you."

Hearing the Emperor’s reward, Chu Nanli’s eyes lit up.

Could she use this in relation to her situation with Ye Yunting?

She was aware that Ye Yunting certainly hadn’t informed the palace about her moving out of the Prince Residence.

Although the Emperor’s offer wouldn’t allow her to directly part ways with Ye Yunting, it would surely come in handy at a critical moment.

The Emperor, after all, had just woken up from a faint and was still somewhat fatigued.

Chu Nanli then gave the collective Imperial Physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau some instructions, before preparing to leave the palace.

To her surprise, Ye Yunting was actually waiting for her on the road out of the palace.

Bai Wuheng, however, was not by his side—it was unclear whether he felt ashamed or embarrassed.

"I will escort you back,"

said Ye Yunting, his face still cold but his tone considerably softer.

Earlier, he had sent Bai Wuheng back first.

He himself stayed behind expressly to wait for Chu Nanli to exit the palace together.

In the past, had he shown such an initiative to mend things, Chu Nanli would have been overjoyed and smiling.

But upon seeing Ye Yunting, Chu Nanli’s brows imperceptibly furrowed as she promptly declined.

"There’s no need, the carriage the Empress Dowager sent to bring me to the palace is still waiting at the palace gate."

She had no desire to be entangled with Ye Yunting any longer.

Upon leaving the presence of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, she didn’t even bother to put on a pretense.

"The Empress Dowager escorted you into the palace?"

Ye Yunting stopped short, his expression immediately becoming serious.

"Did you tell the Empress Dowager about moving out of the Prince Residence? Chu Nanli, have you ever considered that doing this might cause imperial father and the Empress Dowager unnecessary concern?"

Should it be found out, it might even lead to more trouble!

With a mocking look, Chu Nanli retorted, "I do not have the same pettiness as the Prince seems to think."

If she truly harbored such intentions, she would have plainly spoken of her discord with Ye Yunting before the Emperor during her last visit to the palace.