My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 324 - 325: Dispute

Chapter 324: Chapter 325: Dispute

Ye Jiuxiao’s sudden appearance was likewise unexpected for Chu Nanli.

She had clearly learned from Zhuang Lin that it would take Ye Jiuxiao at least five or six days to return to the capital.

What she did not know was that Ye Jiuxiao had rushed back specifically for her.

Upon learning that Chu Nanli was pregnant and being watched over by Ye Yunting’s men, Ye Jiuxiao decided to return to the capital ahead of schedule.

He had nearly finished his business in the Southern Border, and after delegating the remaining tasks to his subordinates, he led his men back to the capital first.

The journey that normally took at least five to six days was brutally condensed to four.

Up till now, he had been without sleep for a day and a night.

Fortunately, he had not arrived too late.

"I have always respected Uncle Emperor, but even so, Uncle Emperor should not involve Empress Grandmother in this matter, should he?"

Ye Yunting’s inner turmoil had reached its limit.

Especially following Ye Jiuxiao’s arrival.

How come he felt that, although Ye Jiuxiao didn’t show it, both overtly and covertly, he was protecting Chu Nanli?

What exactly was the relationship between these two?

"I thought," Ye Jiuxiao said with a look of surprise, "that this matter was already known to everyone."

He couldn’t help but take another look at the top of Ye Yunting’s head.

It wasn’t to see if there were any green hats, but to wonder when water had entered Ye Yunting’s brain.

If he had investigated even a little, he would know that it was impossible for Chu Nanli to betray him.

"Father Emperor, it is all my fault. I did not want to make a big deal out of this, but even so, this bastard child must not be kept!"

Ye Yunting had no intention of engaging in a verbal dispute; he only thought of getting rid of Chu Nanli’s child first.

But Ye Jiuxiao obviously wouldn’t allow him to get his way.

"I would like to remind my nephew that the Princess Consort of War has been pregnant for over four months now, right?"

Ye Jiuxiao’s words left Ye Yunting somewhat bewildered.

He answered coldly, "What about it? It seems to bear no significant relation to Uncle Emperor, does it?"

It’s just a bastard; its death is of no consequence!

"Although that may be the case, are you not aware of how dangerous it is for a woman to be pregnant?"

"Forcing her to have an abortion at this stage could endanger her life!"

And none of those present had noticed this.

Or perhaps, in their eyes, the royal dignity was far more important than Chu Nanli’s life.

If Ye Jiuxiao had not returned in time today, Chu Nanli might have truly faced a hopeless situation.

"Although I am not in the capital, I also heard that a few days ago, my royal brother suddenly fell gravely ill, and everyone at the Imperial Medical Bureau was helpless."

"To put it bluntly, if the Princess Consort of War really died along with the child, afterward, who would treat my royal brother?"

He looked at the Emperor again, and his seemingly joking words precisely hit the mark on the Emperor’s thoughts.

The reason the Emperor was so lenient was actually also because of this factor.

His health had always been poor, and during the last fainting episode, the entire Imperial Medical Bureau was at a loss.

Although in this vast world, there might be physicians better than Chu Nanli,

the illness from his last fainting spell certainly had other treatments available.

But a readily available doctor is always better than those elusive, renowned physicians wandering throughout the lands.

How could Princess Yang Shu tolerate someone helping Chu Nanli?

Her voice sharply raised, "Does Prince intend to curse His Majesty? The Emperor is in good health now; how could anything happen to him!"

If she couldn’t seize the opportunity today to eliminate Chu Nanli, it would definitely be more troublesome to make a move in the future!

"The Prince only mentioned a possibility; after all, who can guarantee the future?"

The matter today had become a major issue.

Otherwise, Ye Jiuxiao actually had a better way to protect Chu Nanli.

Instead of directly stepping out like this.

"Uncle Emperor must be joking," Yunting’s brows already showed a barely suppressible anger, "It’s just about getting rid of an unborn child. How serious can it be as Uncle Emperor says?"

Moreover, that illegitimate child was his disgrace!

"What’s so serious, let me hear it."

The Empress Dowager’s palanquin had finally arrived late.

She hadn’t expected Ye Jiuxiao to return at this time.

But seeing her youngest son return safely, the Empress Dowager couldn’t care less about other things.

"The matter has grown so much that even I have heard of it. Are you trying to deal with it without informing me?"

The Empress Dowager’s reproach was mostly directed at Yang Shu.

After all, if it weren’t for her causing such a commotion, things would not have escalated to this extent.

Yang Shu naturally dared not express her anger.

She glared at Chu Nanli resentfully, still somewhat unwilling that the Emperor had not dealt with her directly.

The Empress Dowager spoke unhurriedly, "In my view, we should put this matter aside for now and investigate thoroughly before proceeding."

"Great Grandmother..."

Yunting also felt dissatisfied.

In his view, this was his private matter, and the more people got involved, the more he felt disgraced.

"I will take the child away first, as this is a family matter. Having her stay at my place will ensure that no idle chatter continues to spread."

"Given the time today, let’s discuss this matter tomorrow."

Since the Empress Dowager had spoken, no one else dared to say anything.

And Chu Nanli was taken to the Empress Dowager Palace.

The Empress Dowager dismissed everyone around her, leaving only Chu Nanli in front of her.

She put away the kindness on her face, and at that moment, she truly seemed like the Empress Dowager who had carved out a blood path from the depths of the palace.

"I know you are a good child."

The Empress Dowager did not ask Chu Nanli to sit, but she stopped her from continuing her courtesy.

Having knelt for so long in front of the Emperor, and now being forced to stand in front of the Empress Dowager, Chu Nanli was actually somewhat unsteady.

But she could only keep persevering.

After all, she could see that the Empress Dowager was just as furious as the Emperor.

However, the Empress Dowager better concealed her anger, not letting it show on the surface.

"There must be more to the child in your womb, right?"

The Empress Dowager seemed to be asking, but the threat in her words was equally undeniable.

Chu Nanli hesitated for a moment, but finally made her decision.

"Indeed, the child belongs to the War King."

"However, I have severed my ties with the War King and do not wish for him to know of this. Please keep this a secret for me, Your Highness."

Chu Nanli briefly recounted the events of that night at Xingshan Temple to the Empress Dowager.

Of course, she still had some doubts about the man from that night in her heart.

Even though Chu Yi had brought Yunting’s jade pendant, she always felt that the man in her memories was only somewhat similar to Yunting.

But at this moment, Chu Nanli clearly could not speak of these doubts.