My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 312 - 313: Suspicion

Chapter 312: Chapter 313: Suspicion

"What nonsensical things are you spouting! If she dares to betray me here, I will definitely..."

Ye Yunting’s expression darkened and did not continue.

After all, such a possibility did not exist.

Chu Nanli was "deeply in love" with him, how could she betray him again?

But in fact, he had already been too indulgent with Chu Nanli more than once.

He just hadn’t realized it yet.

"Then just treat my words as nonsense. I just wanted to tell you that given Yingying’s character, she would absolutely not spread rumors behind Chu Nanli’s back."

Bai Wuheng spoke with implied meaning.

"However, for such rumors to spread, I think it’s time for a good disciplining of the servants in your Prince Residence!"

After all, he was afraid that the same thing would happen to Lin Fuying.

If those unbearable rumors from outside were about Fuying, she certainly wouldn’t be able to withstand it.

...

After confirming that Bai Wuheng had gone to the study, Lin Fuying was not idle either.

Her expression suddenly changed as she turned to Xiaoyun, "How do you do things! Did I not tell you to be careful so that no one would find out that the rumors outside were related to me?"

Xiaoyun quickly knelt down, desperately knocking her head on the floor.

She knew very well that if she didn’t admit her mistake now, once Lin Fuying’s anger was vented on her, her days would become as miserable as Dong Yue’s!

"This servant has indeed been careful enough, not revealing any identities. Perhaps, perhaps it was when I carelessly sent little Cui outside the courtyard to run errands that the Princess Consort managed to trace it back to this point."

"Concubine, rest assured, this servant is always careful when doing things outside. I would never reveal my identity, and if anyone were to investigate, this servant would absolutely not implicate you, concubine!"

After all, when she went to contact those people outside, she had spent silver to find others to pass the message and had not met those two in person.

She wasn’t foolish. If it became known that these rumors had come from her,

she would definitely be used by Lin Fuying as a scapegoat!

"Is that so? Where is Little Cui?"

Lin Fuying narrowed her eyes; she obviously knew Xiaoyun wouldn’t lie.

What was most important now was to extricate herself from this matter.

She was usually so "concerned" about Chu Nanli; how could she let others spread rumors?

It must be a careless servant in the courtyard who said a few too many words, and that’s how the rumor spread.

"If that’s the case, then gag her mouth and send her to Yunting, my brother."

"Tell Yunting, my brother, that this girl has been dissatisfied with Chu Nanli ever since she was in the Prince Residence, so she went out and gossiped."

This way, she should be able to avoid any suspicion falling on her.

Of course, before sending the girl over, she would have to beat her half to death to prevent her from uttering any disagreeable words.

Seeing Lin Fuying’s ruthless tactics, Dong Yue showed a trace of pity in her eyes.

But she was in no position to protect herself, let alone someone else.

"Prince, an investigation at Concubine Lin’s has found the person spreading the rumors; the person has been sent over."

That unfamiliar maid, most likely had been pushed out by Lin Fuying.

Ye Yi didn’t need to look to know.

With this person taking the blame, the Prince probably wouldn’t continue the investigation.

Even with concrete evidence before him, the Prince would probably not suspect Concubine Lin.

The Princess Consort’s heart, is it gradually growing colder like this?

"Just have the person put to death; there’s no need to inform me,"

Ye Yunting did indeed intend to discipline the servants of the War King Residence, but currently, his mind was clearly elsewhere.

"Have someone investigate further: apart from the Zhuang Family’s uncle and nephew, whether the Princess Consort has been in contact with any other men."

Otherwise, why would Chu Nanli’s resolve to leave be so firm?

She used to believe nothing but him, didn’t she?

"Yes, I will go check immediately."

Ye Yi was very clear that no matter how thorough the investigation was, the Princess Consort would come out clean.

Unfortunately, the Prince would never believe it.

Within half a day, Ye Yi had already checked everyone Chu Nanli had come into contact with after moving out of the Prince Residence.

There was indeed not a single improper finding.

"You didn’t find anything? How is that possible!"

"In my opinion, you people are becoming increasingly useless! She is alone and helpless in the capital, what is there that’s difficult to investigate?"

Ye Yunting violently slapped the table and flung the inkstone straight at Ye Yi.

Ye Yi dared not resist and simply let the inkstone hit him hard on the head, then it fell to the ground.

Soon, a streak of fresh blood trickled down from his forehead.

Ye Yi bowed his head even lower, "The Princess Consort only associates with Physician Zhuang in her daily life, and there’s nothing inappropriate about it. No other men have appeared beside the Princess Consort."

He truly could not understand, why the Prince was unwilling to trust her when the Princess Consort had shown such fidelity?

"Who knows!"

The less evidence he found of the so-called adulterous lover, the more suspicious Ye Yunting grew.

Back in the War King Residence, Chu Nanli had managed to deceive him and carry a "bastard" child, and now that she had gone to great lengths to move out, perhaps she wanted to elope with that adulterous lover!

The words of Bai Wuheng, along with the traps Lin Fuying had deliberately set earlier, made him more and more uneasy.

Could it be that she had really betrayed him again?

The adulterous lover, could it be someone close to Chu Nanli?

And that shadow he saw in the palace that day...

"Summon Bai Wuheng here."

Storm clouds churned in Ye Yunting’s eyes as he had, in fact, already made a decision.

...

After sending those pieces of evidence to the War King Residence, Chu Nanli could already imagine how ugly Lin Fuying’s face would be when she learned of them.

However, failing to catch Lin Fuying in the act was ultimately a regrettable oversight in her strategy.

She had thought she would get some respite, but trouble had found her so soon again.

"What is Ye Yunting coming over for so suddenly?"

When Chu Nanli heard the news of Ye Yunting’s visit, she had just had a dizzy spell from vomiting.

The reaction in her body was becoming severe again.

"This servant does not know, but the expression on the Prince’s face did not seem very good."

Yanyan’s face held a look of worry, as she always felt that Ye Yunting was here to cause trouble again.

Could it be that Concubine Lin had said something again?

"Just say I am dressing, and ask him to wait a moment."

For some reason, Chu Nanli had a faint sense of foreboding in her heart.

After changing into looser clothes, she then went out.

Seeing Chu Nanli, Ye Yunting’s expression immediately turned even colder.

"You come out so late to see me, are you hiding something?"

Chu Nanli frowned slightly, "What has brought the Prince here again?"

"Could it be, to talk about a divorce?"

If today, Ye Yunting was indeed here to discuss a divorce with her, that would truly be great news.

"You are in such a hurry for a divorce, could it be you want to rid yourself of me and elope with some wild man outside?"

Ye Yunting sneered, his query laced with a hint of acidity.