My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 326 - 327: Countermeasures

Chapter 326: Chapter 327: Countermeasures

"We’ll talk about it later."

Her problems had not been completely resolved, and it really wasn’t the time to discuss these matters.

After only a few words, Ye Jiuxiao’s face showed signs of fatigue.

He was not made of iron; of course, he could not hold up forever.

Chu Nanli also realized this, "Prince, have you not rested well?"

"It’s only because I’ve been rushing around all day... It’s fine, I’ll just sleep it off once I get back."

Ye Jiuxiao waved his hand nonchalantly, but he couldn’t hide the fatigue in his eyes.

Although he didn’t say it, Chu Nanli always felt that he had rushed back just to help her.

Otherwise, how could his timing be so coincidental?

But neither of them were in the mood to elaborate on the matter.

"Just now, the Empress Dowager asked me to help investigate your situation, so you don’t worry about her suspecting anything."

"As for in front of my Imperial Brother, I’ll also try my best to help."

At this moment, Ye Jiuxiao’s commitment was like sending charcoal in snowy weather.

After saying these, he went out through the window again, without letting the guards outside notice.

Meanwhile, Ye Yunting had returned to the War King Residence, seething with anger.

Lin Fuying was of course aware of Yang Shu’s actions.

After all, it was she who had directed Yang Shu’s people to Chu Nanli, to the Prince Residence.

"Yunting brother, sister, why didn’t she come back with you?"

What she wanted to know more was whether that despicable Chu Nanli was dead yet!

As everyone knows, the royal family cares greatly about reputation.

Chu Nanli was carrying a "bastard child" in her womb, Fuying couldn’t believe that she could leave the Imperial Palace unscathed.

"Don’t mention that woman to me!"

Ye Yunting bypassed her and spoke to Ye Yi who was nearby.

"Find out exactly where the Empress got the information about her pregnancy!"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Fuying’s face immediately turned sour.

She couldn’t let Ye Yunting continue to investigate this matter.

If Ye Yunting found out that she was the one who had quietly leaked the information, he would definitely despise her!

"Yunting brother, does our mother also resent the child in sister’s womb?"

"But now that it has already been taken to the palace, it’s no use sending people to investigate."

Lin Fuying looked at him with pitiful eyes, her face full of "concern" for Chu Nanli.

"She insisted on divorcing me, whatever happens to her, she deserves it!"

She dreams of divorce!

So, that despicable Chu Nanli really brought up divorce in front of the Emperor?

Lin Fuying was secretly delighted, but she was worried about Ye Yunting’s current attitude.

Could it be that Yunting brother will turn against that despicable woman?

No, she absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen!

"Then, Yunting brother, are you going to the palace again tomorrow?"

In her heart, Lin Fuying was figuring out what excuse she could use to get Ye Yunting to take her with him to the palace.

Unfortunately, Ye Yunting completely missed the hint in her words.

He coldly waved his hand, "I still have matters to discuss with Ye Yi, you better return first."

"Yunting brother..."

Lin Fuying was naturally reluctant, but she could tell that Ye Yunting was in a very bad mood.

If she stayed any longer, she was only likely to upset him.

...

Ye Jiuxiao acted swiftly, arranging for the "discovered" items to be delivered to the Empress Dowager by night.

He also subtly revealed to the Empress Dowager that Chu Nanli was actually carrying twins, but one was personally killed by Ye Yunting.

He believed that once the Empress Dowager knew this, she would undoubtedly pity Chu Nanli even more.

During her rest in the palace that night, Chu Nanli did not sleep peacefully.

However, when she was brought before the Emperor again, her complexion had improved significantly.

"This humble woman pays her respects to Your Majesty, Empress Dowager."

After Chu Nanli performed her salute, the Empress Dowager immediately spoke up.

"Emperor, I have understood the general situation regarding the two children. Since it has come to this point, why not simply let them separate?"

"If we force these two children together, I fear they will only become a resentful couple."

Upon hearing this from the Empress Dowager, not only did Ye Yunting display displeasure, but even the Emperor’s face showed subtle signs of disagreement.

Of course, it wasn’t that the Emperor was reluctant to let go of Chu Nanli as his daughter-in-law.

It was that inside Chu Nanli’s womb, there still resided the child of another man.

The existence of this illegitimate child would ultimately tarnish the royal family’s reputation.

While he reigned, he would absolutely not allow such a scandal!

"At my age now, I also do not wish to deal with such troubling matters, Emperor. What are your thoughts?"

The Empress Dowager looked towards the Emperor, her words teeming with a probing intent.

But before the Emperor could speak, Chu Nanli had already knelt down.

"Your Majesty, this humble woman has heard that the capital suburbs are currently plagued by a rat epidemic. I am willing to go and quell it, only asking that Your Majesty allows me to separate from the War King!"

Her intent was quite clear.

She was willing to quell the rat epidemic, in exchange for the Emperor’s forgiveness,

allowing her to keep the child.

This move had actually been planned by her for some time.

However, addressing the rat epidemic was extremely dangerous, and she was currently pregnant. She did not wish to risk her child’s life unless absolutely necessary.

It was only Ye Jiuxiao’s words from the previous night that had reminded her.

She needed to put forth sufficient leverage to make the Emperor relent.

And what could be a stronger bargaining chip than saving the lives of the common people?

"This matter of the rat epidemic is of utmost importance; it is not something you can trivialize,"

Ye Yunting said, furrowing his brows and quickly objecting to Chu Nanli’s proposal.

"Father, Your Highness, I believe that the common people would more easily trust the medical skills of the Imperial Medical Bureau’s physicians,

"rather than an unknown woman!"

"Don’t forget, Nephew," Ye Jiuxiao spoke indifferently from the side, "the person you mentioned had previously cured the Emperor Brother. I think it’s most appropriate for her to handle the rat epidemic."

Since he had said he would support Chu Nanli, he would certainly keep his word.

Even though at this moment, Ye Jiuxiao similarly disapproved of Chu Nanli’s choice,

he would not act as haughtily as Ye Yunting.

"Your Majesty, my master once told me about numerous cases of the rat epidemic, and I have diligently studied those cases. I earnestly request Your Majesty’s approval!"

Chu Nanli’s statement resonated firmly, making even the Emperor regard her with increased admiration.

Yet, the Emperor still had his reservations.

"Then tell me, how confident are you about this at the moment?"

After weighing her words, Chu Nanli finally replied, "Roughly fifty to sixty percent; the specific situation will need to be analyzed after I’ve seen the patients."

In fact, her own space stored some medicines that could treat the plague.

But currently, without having been to the site and unaware of how many people were infected,

if the medicine in her space was not enough for all the patients, she could not simply reveal it.