My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 327 - 328: The Plan

Chapter 327: Chapter 328: The Plan

"Fifty-six percent?"

The Emperor narrowed his eyes and looked at Chu Nanli again.

"If that’s the case, I’ll leave the matter of the rat plague to you. If you can successfully quell it, the issue of today will be discussed upon your return."

The Emperor did not make any explicit promises.

After all, if Chu Nanli couldn’t come back, then naturally, there would be no point in discussing these matters further.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

To others, Chu Nanli’s move might seem like a path to her own demise.

But only she knew that even if she couldn’t save everyone, she herself would not be in any danger.

Moreover, the people from the Imperial Medical Bureau might not be enough to treat so many of the common people.

It wasn’t that the Imperial Physicians lacked medical skills, but rather, they were accustomed to treating nobility within the palace for all these years.

They always used precious medicinal materials and probably had forgotten how to treat common folks long ago.

"In that case, you all may leave the palace now."

If it weren’t for Consort Yang Shu, this matter would not have escalated so much.

Now, the Emperor was growing somewhat impatient.

Chu Nanli had also decided to leave the palace, and after preparing her belongings, she would head directly to those villages to investigate the situation.

"Chu Nanli, stop right there!"

Upon exiting the palace hall, Ye Yunting, seething with anger, called out to Chu Nanli.

He dragged her into a secluded spot before he continued speaking.

"Are you intentionally making me look bad? Why didn’t you cover up in front of Father and Empress Dowager?"

Now that the Emperor and Empress Dowager were aware of the situation, Chu Nanli naturally couldn’t be bothered to keep up pretenses with Ye Yunting.

She replied coldly, "Prince, I don’t understand what you’re saying. If you had agreed to the divorce earlier, wouldn’t all this have been avoided?"

"If you really want to talk about it, it’s all your own fault."

"I refuse to argue over words with you!" Ye Yunting’s face grew even darker, "I want to see, after boasting so grandly before Father, if you can’t deliver, how you will handle it!"

And when that time comes, she had better not come begging to him again!

But what he forgot was that Chu Nanli has always been an extremely proud person, both in the past and present.

She would never bow her head to him.

"Then there’s no need for the Prince to worry. I will handle my own affairs," said Chu Nanli, with a cold indifference that only made Ye Yunting even more displeased.

His attitude became increasingly aggressive: "In my view, you’re simply seeking death!"

"But that’s good too. If you die out there, I won’t have to go to such lengths to get rid of the bastard in your belly!"

When Ye Yunting heard Chu Nanli volunteer to quell the rat plague, he did feel a flicker of concern.

But his concern dissipated quickly because of Chu Nanli’s demeanor.

How dare Chu Nanli be so ungrateful!

"Chu Nanli, you..."

"I didn’t expect, my imperial nephew, that you had so many grievances against your imperial brother," said Ye Jiuxiao’s voice, leisurely sounding from behind them.

"How about we go back now and have a good talk with your imperial brother?"

Seeing Ye Jiuxiao’s presence, Ye Yunting’s face turned black in an instant.

He didn’t know what he had done to offend Ye Jiuxiao, to be targeted by his imperial uncle at every turn!

"This is a matter of my nephew’s household, why should my imperial uncle be so meddlesome? No matter what, she is still my Princess Consort!" Ye Yunting’s words seemed like a declaration of sovereignty.

Unfortunately, the other two didn’t take it seriously at all.

Chu Nanli glanced at Ye Yunting and quickly spoke, "War King, rest assured, even if I cannot manage, I won’t come begging you!"

"However, I do hope that the War King will have the divorce paper ready. When the time comes, it will allow me to take it and leave directly!"

"Chu Nanli!"

Anger grew even more evident on Ye Yunting’s face, and he even seemed ready to lash out at Chu Nanli.

But with Ye Jiuxiao present, he was destined not to get his way.

...

Even though she had only been away for a day, Chu Nanli still felt as if she had been gone for ages.

"Master, you have finally returned!"

The moment Yanyan saw Chu Nanli’s figure, her eyes immediately welled up with tears.

Yesterday, they could only watch helplessly as their master was taken away, completely unsure of what to do.

She and Chu Yi had considered whether to ask Zhuang Lin for help, to see if they could find out about Chu Nanli’s situation in the palace.

They had even thought that, risking their lives if necessary, they must protect Chu Nanli.

If it weren’t for the message Zhuang Lin later sent, telling them not to worry too much, they would still be anxious.

"Why cry? It’s not like I couldn’t come back. Good, now that you’re here, go help me pack my things."

"Pack your things?" Yanyan barely managed to stop her tears, "Master, where are you going?"

Chu Nanli replied casually, "Nothing much, just going to the capital suburbs for a while."

"What are you going to the capital suburbs for? I heard that there have been some villages there recently suffering from an epidemic of the plague, haven’t they?" Chu Yi’s brow furrowed slightly, vaguely sensing an ominous feeling.

"I promised the Emperor that I would go and quell the plague."

"The plague?"

Yanyan and Chu Yi both exclaimed in shock, especially Chu Yi, who wore a look of incredulity.

"With your current condition, how could the Emperor allow you to deal with the plague?"

Yanyan’s tears, which had just stopped, began swirling in her eyes again, "Yes, master, you have a child in your womb, how can you go to such a dangerous place?"

"I heard it said that pregnancy is the most perilous time; if anything were to happen, what would we do!"

Actually, regarding Chu Nanli’s pregnancy, both she and Chu Yi had been surprised for only a moment before quickly accepting the fact.

"It’s not that serious, besides, my pregnancy is stable now; there won’t be any accidents," Chu Nanli reassured, patting Yanyan’s head and coaxing her to quickly start packing her clothes.

After Yanyan left, Chu Yi still lingered, looking as if he had something to say but hesitated.

"Haven’t I said before, although we call each other master and servant, you don’t need to be so formal with me in daily life. Just say whatever you have in mind." Chu Nanli sighed again seeing his hesitation.

Finally, Chu Yi made up his mind and spoke, "Master, can’t you just not go?"

"How can I disobey a command from the Emperor?"

Chu Nanli shook her head with a wry smile, in truth, she didn’t want to risk her wellbeing.

After all, she was still carrying a child.

However, if she didn’t act, this matter might not be so easily resolved.

"Then, I will go with you, Master! If there is any danger, let me face it first; I will ensure your complete safety!"

Chu Yi wore an expression as though ready to embrace death, appearing as if he could sacrifice his life for her at any moment.

In fact, that was exactly what he had in his heart.