My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 358 - 359: Meeting

Chapter 358: Chapter 359: Meeting

Watching Yang Xuan’s retreating figure as she left in anger, Lin Fuying’s eyes showed little satisfaction.

She quickly returned to the courtyard and called Xiaoyun over.

In a low voice, Lin Fuying gave a few instructions to Xiaoyun, then turned her gaze back to Dong Yue.

After being tormented by her for so long, Dong Yue already looked much more haggard than before.

Actually, over this period, Lin Fuying hadn’t been so angry at Dong Yue anymore.

But taking her anger out on Dong Yue had become her habit.

Dong Yue noticed Lin Fuying’s gaze and shrank back a bit.

Lin Fuying spoke indifferently, "Continue to keep an eye on Chu Nanli’s side. If I find that you have hidden anything from me, be careful about your family’s safety!"

"Concubine, there are many more guards outside the courtyard, I really can’t find out any news," she replied.

Even if she could find out, Dong Yue wouldn’t honestly tell Lin Fuying everything she knew.

After all, after such prolonged torment, she had started to harbor some hatred towards Lin Fuying.

It’s just that she hadn’t shown it openly.

"How could this be?"

Lin Fuying frowned slightly, feeling vaguely that ever since Chu Nanli proposed a divorce, she had not been as easy to deal with as before.

This change subtly unsettled her.

But clearly, more pressing matters were at hand.

...

Chu Nanli’s martial arts school had been open for some time now.

Every three days, Chu Yi would go to the martial arts school to bring back the business conditions and accounts for Chu Nanli to review.

Today, Chu Nanli noticed an unexpected visitor among the guests.

"Someone from the Prime Minister Residence has also visited the martial arts school?"

Upon mentioning the Prime Minister Residence, Chu Nanli immediately thought of Lin Fuying.

Could it be Lin Fuying was planning to make a move against the martial arts school?

"The person from the Prime Minister Residence seems to be that eldest young lady’s maid."

"Lin Xuanxuan?"

At this moment, Chu Nanli recalled the Prime Minister’s eldest daughter, whom she had met a few times.

"Did her person come to the martial arts school to hire someone to watch her house and protect her estate?"

Chu Yi nodded and continued, "It seems she wants to hire someone to protect her own safety."

"Is that so?"

Chu Nanli slightly furrowed her brows, her fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the table.

She knew from their last meeting that Lin Xuanxuan was a clever and insightful girl.

Could it be that she was being threatened secretly?

Or perhaps, Lin Fuying had made a move against her?

After knowing this information, Chu Nanli did not take it lightly.

"In that case, have someone send her a message saying that if it’s convenient, I would like to meet her to discuss some matters," she said.

She was also thinking about how to expose Lin Fuying’s lies.

If Lin Xuanxuan was willing to help, she could greatly assist her.

Chu Yi quickly relayed the message to the maid of the Prime Minister Residence.

And truly, Lin Xuanxuan promptly agreed to a meeting time.

But upon meeting Chu Nanli, Lin Xuanxuan’s face quickly revealed a look of surprise.

"Princess Consort... Miss Chu? Why is it you?"

Lin Xuanxuan’s surprise lasted only a moment before turning into understanding.

"I originally thought you were driven to desperation by my sister, leading you to choose divorce. I didn’t expect you to be even more formidable than I imagined."

Actually, nowadays, the outside world still largely viewed Chu Nanli’s decision to divorce as a poor one.

Who let Chu Nanli, from beginning to end, never reveal too much strength.

To those dignitaries, even though she was a student of the Divine Doctor and had contributed to treating the plague, she still was just a commoner.

Her resolute abandonment of the Princess Consort’s position, to many, seemed utterly foolish.

Lin Xuanxuan evidently was not among these people.

She relaxed quite a bit and spoke directly, "In my opinion, your divorce was a good thing, with my sister at the War King Residence, peace would surely be an impossibility."

During their last encounter at the hotpot restaurant, she had noticed the issues between Chu Nanli and War King.

However, with Chu Nanli’s talent, leaving the War King Residence would only lead to better days.

"I originally thought that the owner behind this martial arts school was Boss Zhuang, I didn’t expect it to be Miss Chu."

Chu Nanli raised her eyebrows and looked over, "Then Miss Lin, coming to the martial arts school for help, did you encounter some trouble?"

"Not really any big issue."

Lin Xuanxuan shook her head and didn’t clarify very well.

But in reality, after learning that Lin Fuying was "pregnant", she began to guard against her covertly.

Knowing that Auntie Li had gone to the War King Residence, her bad premonitions maxed out.

"Just consider it baseless anxiety on my part."

Lin Xuanxuan did not wish to air her family’s dirty laundry and looked towards Chu Nanli again.

"Miss Chu invited me here, what is it for?"

Her straightforwardness made Chu Nanli feel quite appreciative.

Chu Nanli simply spoke directly, "If I wanted to work with you to deal with Lin Fuying, would you be willing?"

"She, after all, is still considered a person of the Prime Minister Residence and nominally my sister, and you’re asking me to deal with her?"

Lin Xuanxuan looked at her earnestly, seemingly searching her face for any sign of jest.

Actually, Chu Nanli was not incapable of dealing with Lin Fuying.

It’s just that she didn’t want to associate too much with disgusting people.

Previously at the Zhenbao Pavilion, she had casually made a remark that was misunderstood by Ye Yunting.

If she really exposed Lin Fuying’s lies, one could imagine how Ye Yunting would react.

Lin Xuanxuan was still somewhat hesitant, clearly, although she did not get along with Lin Fuying, she was not prepared to agree immediately just because of a few words from Chu Nanli.

"I invited you over today merely to talk first, there’s no pressure for you to agree right now."

Chu Nanli’s stance was equally straightforward, if she ever needed to use someone else’s help, she would lay everything on the table beforehand.

Not opting to deceive or trick.

"You can go back first and think it over."

Lin Xuanxuan nodded her head, acknowledging the suggestion.

After she left, Chu Yi, who had been standing by the entire time, could not hold back anymore.

"Master, do you think Miss Lin is trustworthy?"

Because of Lin Fuying’s existence, he found it hard not to be prejudiced against the people of the Prime Minister Residence.

Chu Nanli spoke calmly, "I trust my judgment of character."

Although she had only met Lin Xuanxuan a few times, she could see that Lin Xuanxuan and Lin Fuying were indeed completely different beings.

It’s a wonder how the Prime Minister raised two daughters with such divergent personalities.

One open and straightforward, the other scheming and dark.

Truly as different as chalk and cheese.

"I also trust you, Master."

Chu Yi always had unconditioned faith in Chu Nanli’s words.

"By the way, when you are at the martial arts school, try to pick those who are good with their hands, if you need more people, feel free to borrow some."

Having met with Lin Xuanxuan, Chu Nanli naturally also began to care about her safety.

She had seen in the original owner’s memory that Lin Fuying was equally covetous of the legitimate daughter’s identity at the Prime Minister Residence.