My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 340 - 341: Unwilling to Divorce

However, the Emperor’s wavering at this moment was also due to his constant favoritism towards Ye Yunting.

"But as I see it, the War King’s Princess Consort has her mind set on divorcing you, it seems," the Emperor said.

He narrowed his eyes somewhat, to be honest, he had not expected that Chu Nanli would indeed be able to quell the plague.

Although, behind this achievement, the assistance of the Imperial Medical Bureau could not be discounted.

But the Emperor was also very aware that Chu Nanli’s medical talent was definitely superior to the many Imperial Physicians of the Bureau.

"This son pleads for Father Emperor to grant this son another chance," Ye Yunting beseeched.

In Ye Yunting’s heart, he did not believe that nowadays Chu Nanli truly no longer held affection for him.

He only felt that this might be one of Chu Nanli’s countermeasures, feigning weakness to ensnare him.

It was just that this time, that woman had learned to be smarter. He reckoned she was planning to lure him back after the divorce using new tricks.

Actually, the Emperor himself was not very keen on their divorce either.

Firstly, because of the royal family’s face.

Secondly, it was because at this moment, though Chu Nanli had no powerful family backing, her medical skills could still aid Ye Yunting.

At this time, facing Ye Yunting, the Emperor was more like a father than the supremely exalted sovereign he was.

After pondering for a while, he opened his mouth to say, "Actually, I am getting older now and don’t wish to see you younger generation troubled over such matters."

"If you can make her change her mind on her own, then I, shall act as if the words I said before were never spoken."

With the Emperor’s permission, Ye Yunting was naturally overjoyed.

By now, he already had a plan in mind and was not the least bit worried about being rejected by Chu Nanli.

...

Chu Nanli was not aware of the conversation between the Emperor and Ye Yunting.

After resting for one night, her body temperature had gone down.

Since there was nothing left to deal with in the capital suburbs, Ye Jiuxiao naturally sent Chu Nanli back at the first opportunity.

It had only been a fraction of a month since they had last seen each other, but Yanyan acted as if it had been half a year.

Especially upon seeing Chu Nanli’s pale expression, her eyes reddened instantly.

"Master, how have you become so thin? You must have not had a good time there. If I had known, I would have gone to take care of you," Yanyan lamented, tears filling her eyes, not noticing Ye Jiuxiao beside her for a moment.

"Alright, alright, I only went on a short trip to the capital suburbs. Why do you make it sound like I’ve been gone on a long journey?" Chu Nanli said, still a bit weak.

Seeing Yanyan like this made her feel quite helpless.

Yanyan was good in many ways, but her inability to control her emotions was still a big problem.

Crying at every turn, she might worry herself sick.

"Master, you should have allowed this slave to accompany you from the start. Though I couldn’t have offered much help elsewhere, I could at least have taken care of you by your side," Yanyan continued.

"Look at you, you’ve lost so much weight in such a short time. Next time something like this happens, I must follow you no matter what!"

Otherwise, she would have to endure the anxiety of the past days, helpless to do anything.

Ye Jiuxiao furrowed his brows from the side and finally spoke up, "Your master is tired; let her go inside and rest first."

It wasn’t until then that Yanyan noticed Ye Jiuxiao, and the shock made her forget to cry.

Coming to her senses, she quickly helped the Hidden Guard support Chu Nanli to sit down at the side.

"I shall go into the palace and report back to the Emperor brother first. You should wait until your health improves before going back to the palace," Ye Jiuxiao advised.

Ye Jiuxiao was still somewhat concerned about Chu Nanli’s previous fainting episode.

After all, her womb currently still harbors a child, and any mishap would not bode well for her or the baby.

"I’m not that fragile, in fact, allowing me to enter the palace now wouldn’t be out of the question."

Chu Nanli may have been somewhat weak, but not to the point that she couldn’t walk.

However, upon entering the palace, she would undoubtedly face even more thorny situations.

If her strength was lacking, she might truly be unable to cope.

"I will first go to the presence of my mother, mention this matter, and she will certainly help you."

Ye Jiuxiao smiled helplessly, having returned to the capital, he naturally would not let Chu Nanli fall into a position of isolation again.

"Then I shall thank the Prince in advance." Chu Nanli winked at him, their affection deepening over the past few days of togetherness, more than before.

Now, just a glance was enough for them to understand what the other was thinking.

Meanwhile, an unwelcome visitor had arrived outside the courtyard.

Ye Yunting was confronting Chu Yi at the entrance.

"I’ve said it, step aside for this Prince, did you not hear me?"

Ye Yunting’s mood was clearly unstable at the moment.

He hadn’t expected that even a slave by Chu Nanli’s side now dared to confront him!

"Prince, our master has just returned from the capital suburbs and is not feeling well. If the Prince has any matters, you may inform me, and I can relay the message."

Chu Yi, recalling Chu Nanli’s frail appearance just now, was even less inclined to let Ye Yunting go inside.

"What are you to dare to relay messages for this Prince?"

Ye Yunting’s face darkened, only then noticing the familiar carriage parked to the side.

"She’s probably not feeling unwell but is busy rendezvousing with some wild man!"

Did that woman enjoy making him a cuckold so much?

Remembering the purpose of his visit, Ye Yunting still forcibly suppressed the rage in his heart.

"If you won’t step aside, then this Prince will just barge in!"

As Ye Yunting was locked in confrontation with Chu Yi, Ye Jiuxiao happened to walk out of the courtyard.

Upon clearly seeing Ye Jiuxiao’s face, Ye Yunting’s anger flared up once again.

He sneered at Ye Jiuxiao, "If I remember correctly, Chu Nanli is still mine. Aren’t you worried about public criticism, Uncle Emperor?"

"Criticism?"

Ye Jiuxiao looked back defiantly, eyebrows raised, "The lady and I have nothing to hide. Why should there be any criticism?"

"Moreover, it was the Empress Dowager who instructed me to take care of her. Could it be that you have objections to the Empress Dowager’s decision? If so, it just so happens I am going to the palace, why don’t you personally discuss it with the Empress Dowager?"

His habit of shifting responsibility made Ye Yunting repeatedly suffer setbacks and yet be unable to retaliate.

After all, before Ye Jiuxiao, he was inherently a rank lower by birth.

And within the royal family, precedence to seniority was of utmost importance.

"Of course, I wouldn’t dare to do that. However, could you perhaps step aside, Uncle Emperor?"

"I am here to see my own Princess Consort. That should have nothing to do with you, should it?"

His deliberate assertion of sovereignty was completely disregarded by Ye Jiuxiao.

Ye Jiuxiao turned his head and commanded Chu Yi, "Go inside and ask your mistress whether she wishes to see this fellow."

Should she not want to, with him here, Ye Yunting wouldn’t be able to force his entrance.

Ye Jiuxiao did not lower his voice when speaking.

And yet, constrained by rank, Ye Yunting was still left seething in silence.