My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 297 - 298 Pretending to be Sick

Chapter 297: Chapter 298 Pretending to be Sick

The news reached Ye Yunting’s attention with only a half-quarter hour’s delay.

Ye Yunting snorted coldly, "Does that woman think she can see this prince whenever she wishes?"

With such a terrible attitude the day before, how could he possibly want to see her again?

"Perhaps, the Princess Consort has some urgent matters?" Ye Yi, who brought in the message, couldn’t help but defend Chu Nanli.

The prince was well aware that the Princess Consort and Lin, the Concubine, were at odds.

Now that she had moved out of the Prince Residence, and yet he still brought Lin, the Concubine, to call on her, wasn’t that clearly meant to upset the Princess Consort?

"What urgent matters could she have? If there were urgent matters, why would she have..."

"Indeed, I have been too indulgent with this woman on normal days!"

She bears the title of War King’s wife, yet doesn’t live within the Prince Residence, what is the meaning of this!

If her visit is to discuss moving back into the Prince Residence, then he might be willing to make an effort to meet her.

"I happen to have half a day free tomorrow; go and tell her that the prince will be waiting for her to come over then."

In Ye Yunting’s view, Chu Nanli’s actions were nothing less than submission to him.

A secret joy actually arose within his heart.

Of course, he liked to think that his happiness was due to Chu Nanli finally lowering her head and nothing more.

He could never take an interest in that woman!

Ye Yi, following orders, couldn’t help but ask, "Then, should we arrange a carriage to pick up the Princess Consort tomorrow?"

"Now it is she who wants to see this prince; I am merely bestowing upon her the favor of an audience!"

Could it be that Chu Nanli still hopes for anything more?

Seeing Ye Yunting’s expression grow colder again, Ye Yi quickly excused himself.

Soon after, Xiaoyun managed to find out a fair amount about the situation.

Learning that Ye Yunting had actually agreed to the meeting, Lin Fuying grew so angry that she pinched Dong Yue’s wounds several times over.

"That vile woman! How could she do this!"

She cast a hateful glance at Dong Yue and, on seeing the latter’s unmasked expression of pain, felt only increasing irritation.

The people around her were utterly useless!

"Concubine, the prince ultimately prefers you, no matter if the Princess Consort can meet with him, what can that amount to?" Xiaoyun glanced at Dong Yue, who remained silent, and hastily took the opportunity to sweet-talk Lin Fuying.

No sooner had Xiaoyun spoken than Lin Fuying scolded her, "What do you know!"

She was well aware of how much Ye Yunting detested that woman!

Yet the incident at the Xingshan Temple was still a lurking concern.

Even now, with Granny Wan dead and no witness available, Chu Nanli’s version of events lost half of its credibility.

But she understood Ye Yunting’s character too well.

If by some trick Chu Nanli managed to get Ye Yunting to listen to her and genuinely investigate what had happened that night, that would be a real problem!

"This servant knows that the way the prince treats you, Concubine, is ultimately different from others. No matter how capable the Princess Consort is, she could never outmatch you!"

Xiaoyun, after the scolding, didn’t dare show anger but became even more obsequious instead.

She thought she was speaking what Lin Fuying wanted to hear, not realizing that her words only made Lin Fuying more anxious.

Chu Nanli was no longer within Lin Fuying’s control.

"Did you make sure to find out exactly when the prince will meet that woman tomorrow?"

All sorts of malevolent thoughts whirled through Lin Fuying’s mind.

She could easily get rid of her entirely, the question was how to extricate herself from the situation.

After Chu Nanli moved out of the Prince Residence, it became even harder to take action.

"It should’ve been in the afternoon, I’ve heard that the Prince didn’t let anyone prepare anything, obviously, he doesn’t want to see the Princess Consort!"

Up to now, Xiaoyun had actually not yet grasped Lin Fuying’s thoughts.

But Dong Yue seemed to understand.

She didn’t speak, just covered her injured arm and stood silently to the side, trying hard to make herself less noticeable.

"You go keep an eye on that side, other matters, we’ll talk about them tomorrow."

Lin Fuying waved her hand signaling Dong Yue to go out but kept Xiaoyun behind.

Xiaoyun, watching Dong Yue leave in silence, was filled with a sense of triumph.

She always said that she was the most capable maid beside the Concubine!

"Have you been to your aunt’s place recently?" Lin Fuying asked nonchalantly, while actually paying close attention to Xiaoyun’s every move.

Xiaoyun shook her head, "Recently, this servant has been helping the Concubine with her affairs and hasn’t been to my aunt’s."

"That’s good, I have another task for you. If you do it well, you will definitely reap the benefits."

Lin Fuying let out a sigh of relief, it seemed that for the moment, Xiaoyun was unaware that Aunt Wan had died.

"Just command me, Concubine, this servant will certainly do it well!" Upon hearing this, Xiaoyun was immediately overjoyed.

Once the Concubine becomes the Princess Consort, the benefits she could gain would surely be even greater!

After instructing Xiaoyun, Lin Fuying finally let her go out.

After leaving, Xiaoyun happened to run into Dong Yue, who was doing chores in the courtyard.

"Xiaoyun, what did the Concubine ask you to do?" Dong Yue, seeing Xiaoyun’s joyous expression, couldn’t help but stop her to ask.

Ever since witnessing Lin Fuying’s violent act, Dong Yue had been plagued by nightmares these past few nights.

She wanted to warn Xiaoyun, but feared that if Xiaoyun knew, she would tell Lin Fuying everything.

If Lin Fuying found out she had seen...

"What does it have to do with you, now you’re only fit to do miscellaneous chores in the courtyard."

Xiaoyun glared at Dong Yue irritably; in her eyes, Dong Yue’s concern wasn’t kindness but a wish to compete for favor in front of their master.

How could she possibly let Dong Yue get her wish!

"Besides, you can forget it, your indenture of servitude is in the Concubine’s hands; whatever punishment she decides, you must endure!"

Originally wanting to offer a few warnings, Dong Yue quieted down upon hearing Xiaoyun’s words.

...

Although Ye Yunting showed no obvious emotion on the surface, he was waiting in the study early in the morning.

He was curious to see what woman Chu Nanli wanted to talk to him about!

But before someone arrived at the door, trouble erupted within the Prince Residence.

"Prince, please go see the Concubine! The Concubine suddenly fainted just now and has a fever, this servant can’t wake her no matter how much I call. Please, Prince, go take a look!"

Kneeling outside the study, Xiaoyun’s face was a mix of anxiety and concern, not seeming contrived.

"What’s wrong with Yingying?"

Hearing Xiaoyun’s words, Ye Yunting subconsciously frowned.

"The Concubine felt unwell since before dawn today; this servant wanted to ask the Divine Doctor Bai to take a look, but the Concubine said there was no need, she was simply feeling uncomfortable and didn’t want to bother Divine Doctor Bai and the Prince."

"After eating breakfast, the Concubine said she felt unwell and wanted to rest; soon after, she developed a high fever, but the Concubine still refused to let anyone treat her."

With her head slightly lowered, Xiaoyun relayed nearly everything Lin Fuying had instructed her to say.