My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 302 - 303 Rumors Resurface

Chapter 302: Chapter 303 Rumors Resurface

"Then I’ll be giving you some trouble."

Chu Nanli’s body nowadays really can’t endure too much strain and stress.

Actually, since she became pregnant, this body has withstood too many trials and tribulations. If it weren’t for her medical expertise, she feared the child in her womb might not have survived.

However, now that she was here, she was determined to keep living as the original owner of this body had.

Both children would surely grow up healthy.

"It’s no trouble at all. Master has taught me so much that the world has never heard of. To be honest, even if I gave my life to Master, it would not repay the kindness I’ve received."

Zhuang Muyan spoke with a sincere face. He was not adept at flattery, and most of his words now were heartfelt.

It was precisely this attitude that often gave Chu Nanli a strange illusion.

The next second he might just say something about taking care of her until her old age.

Fortunately, Zhuang Muyan’s emotional intelligence was not so low that he would spout such illogical words.

"Alright, go back today and diligently delve into what I’ve taught you. Next time you come over, I will test you."

After Zhuang Muyan left, she picked up the book of experiences and studied it closely.

It must be said that the things understood by an Imperial Physician in the palace are indeed much more than what outside doctors know.

Some methods of stabilizing a pregnancy could be quite useful for her.

...

Ye Jiuxiao’s people were efficient. In no more than two days, they rushed to deliver items into Zhuang Lin’s hands.

This time, Zhuang Lin did not deliver them personally.

"These medicinal herbs, they all grow in the south, right?"

Although Zhuang Lin didn’t say it, Chu Nanli had already guessed that these things were definitely not collected by Zhuang Lin himself.

Yet why, out of the blue, would Ye Jiuxiao send so many herbs to her? And they were all for recuperating one’s health.

"Master Zhuang has sent them over; why don’t you just accept them?"

Yanyan was not clear about the use of these herbs, even less aware of their value.

She thoughtfully helped Chu Nanli open the brocade box, "I just don’t know with so many herbs, until when we will actually need to use them!"

"Yes, the intentions of the person who sent this gift are really... unique."

Chu Nanli was somewhat amused, thinking about the value of these herbs, and she didn’t know quite what to say.

Well, in any case, Ye Jiuxiao was scheduled to return to the capital in a month’s time.

By then, she could repay him with something else if necessary.

"Alright, let’s put everything away for now."

After all, these were special products of the Southern Border, which could be sold for high prices casually in the capital.

Some might not even be available in the pharmacies of the capital.

Zhuang Muyan was supposed to come today as well. Just right, he could take some of these herbs back with him for study.

But before the appointed time, Zhuang Muyan sent someone to say that he was unable to come over today.

It was only when Chu Nanli received a letter sent by Zhuang Lin that she understood why.

"Chu Yi, have there been quite a few rumors about me these past two days?"

Chu Yi was taken aback by her question, but quickly shook his head: "I don’t know what outsiders are saying, I only believe in my master."

Although his face remained calm, the tightly clenched fist betrayed his current emotions.

"Chu Yi, has anyone ever told you that when you lie, it’s actually pretty obvious?"

Chu Nanli watched him pretend to be calm and couldn’t help teasing him.

"If you won’t say it, then I’ll go out and ask around myself."

"Actually, it’s nothing much."

Chu Yi found it extremely difficult to hide his thoughts in front of Chu Nanli.

He tried to downplay the situation, "Somehow, rumors suddenly started spreading outside, claiming you were kicked out by the Prince because you made a serious mistake."

"Those people even said that you have unclear relationships with outsiders and after being kicked out, to sustain your livelihood, maybe you’ve already become... a secret prostitute."

Heaven knows, how much self-control he had to possess to prevent himself from killing those rumor-mongers.

"Master Zhuang said he would help find the person spreading rumors and will not let you, Master, be wronged. In these two days, he will also rein in Imperial Physician Zhuang, to prevent him from causing you any trouble."

Those who served around them naturally knew that Chu Nanli’s interactions with others were always above board.

Yet the rumors in the streets were truly offensive to the ear!

The things Chu Yi spoke of were also mentioned by Zhuang Lin in his letter.

She wasn’t foolish and could tell that both of them were downplaying the situation.

Especially Chu Yi.

She feared the rumors outside were a hundred, if not a thousand times worse than what he mentioned.

"Among those rumors outside, aren’t there any about me being pregnant?" After hearing the style of these rumors, Chu Nanli guessed who was behind them.

Who else could resort to such despicable tactics, if not Lin Fuying?

"Master, all those things they say outside are baseless!"

Chu Yi suddenly lifted his head, staring intently at Chu Nanli.

It seemed there were none.

Chu Nanli breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed that Lin Fuying probably didn’t know about her pregnancy yet.

The previous few probes she faced were likely just suspicions.

And she had narrowly avoided them each time without incident.

But for Lin Fuying to do this, she was clearly intent on driving her to death!

"You don’t need to pay attention to those rumors. After all, outsiders will never understand you,"

Chu Yi’s voice once again grew softer. Clutching the jade pendant at his waist, his gaze never strayed from her.

His master, was far better than what others described.

She was once the light that pulled him out of the mire.

"What’s there for me to care about?"

Chu Nanli waved her hand dismissively. She was well aware that these rumors had no proof; as long as they found out who was spreading them, they would soon fall apart on their own.

"I just think that with such rumors spreading, it’s hard to tell whether it’s me or the War King Residence that’s more embarrassed."

Lin Fuying was so preoccupied with tarnishing her reputation that she probably hadn’t considered that Chu Nanli still carried the title of Princess Consort of the War King.

If she lost face, wouldn’t Ye Yunting lose face with her?

Given that Lin Fuying had "gifted" her this trouble, how could she not retaliate?

"I won’t go out in the next few days. You take full charge of the business matters."

"Master, you..."

Chu Yi, having ventured out today, happened to encounter several gossipers.

Even though he dealt them a lesson, he still couldn’t stop the rumors from getting more and more out of hand.

"Didn’t Zhuang Lin say he’s going to investigate? Let’s wait until he finds something."

She also needed to keep her cool and see if Lin Fuying had any more moves to play.

Yet someone couldn’t contain their impatience before she could.

"Do you have any idea what they are saying about your beloved Princess Consort outside?"

Bai Wuheng, upon hearing the rumors, immediately worried about Lin Fuying.

Who knew if those outside would start fabricating stories about Yingying next?

"After all this, why are you still unwilling to abandon that woman?"

"Could it be that you want Yingying’s reputation to be dragged down by her, too?"