My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 320 - 321 Suspicion

Chapter 320: Chapter 321 Suspicion

Chapter 322: Suspicion

"Didn’t Aunt leave a message that she went back to the village?"

Xiaoyun’s expression showed no abnormalities, and she was unaware that if she had answered any question poorly, it might have brought her a devastating disaster.

"This servant has been serving by your side, Concubine, and I have not seen Aunt."

Although she was puzzled by Aunt’s departure without notice, she was already walking on thin ice serving Lin Fuying every day, so naturally, she had no time to contemplate these matters.

"Is that so? I just suddenly remembered that there are still some matters I need to ask her about."

Lin Fuying watched her expression carefully to ensure she was not lying, and only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Xiaoyun immediately spoke eagerly, "Concubine, this servant can go and find Aunt again if you have any questions. You can just instruct me directly, and I will make sure to do my best!"

She would not miss this opportunity to demonstrate her loyalty.

Hearing her mention Aunt, Lin Fuying felt somewhat uneasy.

After all, that was the first time she had personally killed someone.

But what of it? If Aunt had not died, what if someone else had bought her off, wouldn’t all her actions have been exposed?

"No need, I just remembered it’s nothing. You also do not leave the Prince Residence these coming days, I have another important task for you."

To Xiaoyun, Lin Fuying’s words signified her trust in her.

She could not help but show a face of secret joy and continued to willingly become an accomplice.

"Alright, go back."

Thinking of Chu Nanli’s words just then, Lin Fuying felt a burst of frustration.

She did not know what exactly had happened in the courtyard just now.

She even thought that at the last moment, Ye Yunting was too soft-hearted towards Chu Nanli and could even tolerate his illegitimate child.

How could she accept this!

Looking in the direction of the palace, Lin Fuying murmured to herself, "If everyone knew about the existence of this illegitimate child, I wonder how you would hide it!"

However, to reveal this affair and not arouse Ye Yunting’s suspicion towards her, she needed to wait for an opportunity.

...

Ye Yunting was suddenly summoned to the palace, clearly a maneuver by Ye Jiuxiao.

His men were always monitoring Chu Nanli’s residence, and seeing Ye Yunting approaching furiously, they quickly took action.

Of course, the Emperor asking Ye Yunting to come to the palace indeed involved serious matters as well.

Ye Yunting’s clothes had just been stained with medicinal liquid, so he had to return to the Prince Residence to change before entering the palace.

When he arrived, the Crown Prince was already there.

Ye Yunkuo looked at him with a smile, "Imperial Brother arrives just in time, Father was just mentioning you."

"Father."

Ye Yunting nodded slightly towards him and did not respond to his words, but instead directly greeted the Emperor.

His action, essentially an act of ignoring, was quite arrogant.

But Ye Yunkuo did not show a trace of dissatisfaction.

"I just received news that a few cases of the plague had appeared in the capital suburbs, but, for now, the extent of the situation is still unknown."

As soon as Ye Yunting arrived, all of the Emperor’s attention was on him.

He did not hide his favoritism towards Ye Yunting, a treatment to which Ye Yunkuo had long been accustomed.

"I think the War King’s wife has commendable abilities, and regarding this plague matter, I would like her to come into the palace to assist the Imperial Physicians."

The Emperor held a very good impression of Chu Nanli.

Especially last time, when the entire Imperial Medical Bureau was helpless with his illness, only Chu Nanli had acted, quickly waking him up from his coma.

Moreover, Chu Nanli had the backing of the Divine Doctor Liuli.

"Father, please forgive me," Ye Yunting said, his expression changing slightly as he thought of Chu Nanli’s current situation. He could only clench his teeth and refuse.

If he agreed to let her enter the palace, and her pregnancy were to be exposed, wouldn’t he be the one to lose face?

"Her medical skills, how could they compare to those of the Imperial Physician? They are but minor skills. If it affects the lives of the common people, that would not be good," he added as an excuse, which only led the Emperor to misunderstand.

The Emperor chuckled and said, "You really know how to care for your daughter-in-law. After all, she has not served in the Imperial Medical Bureau, and it wouldn’t be proper for her to practice alongside them."

"The Empress Mother also cannot do without that girl," Ye Yunting replied.

"What you said is very true," agreed the Emperor.

Ye Yunting bowed his head, hiding his aversion to Chu Nanli.

That woman’s unborn bastard absolutely cannot stay!

The Emperor thought so highly of Chu Nanli, he might summon her to the palace at any moment.

By then, the only one who would lose face would be him!

The Emperor had summoned him and the Crown Prince to the palace not only to discuss the plague but also many other matters concerning the court.

After the discussions, several hours had already passed.

Of course, upon entering the palace, Ye Yunting still had to visit Consort Yang Shu to pay his respects.

The matter of the plague, Consort Yang Shu had already learned about it from the Emperor the prior night when she had served him.

In fact, it had been her suggestion to have Chu Nanli assist the Imperial Medical Bureau in addressing the plague.

"The Empress Mother has already thought it through; now that His Majesty values her medical skills so highly, why not let her make full use of them!"

"She comes from a humble background and is of little use; now, using her medical skills to secure your position isn’t a bad idea either," Consort Yang Shu smugly explained to her son.

She did not think there was anything wrong with her actions.

She had never considered how much danger this could pose to Chu Nanli.

Ye Yunting, growing impatient, spoke up: "Mother, why must you interfere so much in my affairs?"

"Just now the Emperor did imply that, but I’ve already spoken for her, telling him she won’t be involved."

"What?"

Consort Yang Shu’s eyes widened in shock, and several cracks appeared on her well-maintained face.

"Was this her wish? Is she so fearful of death that she would even jeopardize your future?"

"If she could help the Imperial Medical Bureau eradicate this plague, wouldn’t the credit go to the Prince Residence? She probably thinks that now her medical skills have earned the Emperor’s favor, she can disregard us mother and son!"

Knowing this now, she should never have agreed to let Chu Nanli enter the Prince Residence!

It’s better to separate this ill-fated woman from her son sooner rather than later!

"I actually want to bring her into the palace to talk about why she would act this way! Does she no longer want her position as Princess Consort?"

Furious, Consort Yang Shu was about to directly instruct the Palace Attendants to bring Chu Nanli from the Prince Residence.

Seeing this, Ye Yunting became even more displeased.

He said sternly, "Do not add to the chaos! In terms of medical skills, Wuhen is not inferior to her. I recommend Wuhen, who can also help alleviate Father’s concerns."

Allowing Chu Nanli to go, wouldn’t that be adding chaos?

"I am also wholeheartedly considering your interests. Wouldn’t her presence in front of His Majesty also make him value you more?" Consort Yang Shu said, feeling somewhat wronged upon hearing her son’s words.

"Previously, her actions in front of His Majesty and her decision to avoid joining the Imperial Medical Bureau were of her own accord. If she offends your father, wouldn’t that also bring trouble upon us mother and son?"