My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 373 - 374 Compromise

Chapter 373: Chapter 374 Compromise

Lin Fuying glared at her fiercely, Yang Xuan’s tricks were nothing more than leftovers from her own past schemes.

Unfortunately, Bai Wuheng failed to see any of it.

"How could that be? I know you are young and there’s still much you don’t understand, but you’ll get it in time."

Lin Fuying ground her teeth as she spoke, but her face, much like Yang Xuan’s, still bore a forced smile.

"It’s just that with brother Yunting, he has already become angry this time, and I’m afraid it won’t be easy to get past that."

She knew Ye Yunting all too well.

The reason Ye Yunting was angry had more to do with Yang Xuan daring to harm his own flesh and blood.

He might even be suspecting that the incident wasn’t unrelated to Consort Yang Shu.

"As for my cousin, my aunt will speak for me."

Yang Xuan couldn’t help but let a hint of arrogance flash across her eyes.

No matter how Lin Fuying acted, as long as Consort Yang Shu was there, Ye Yunting would never ignore her arrangements.

"I’m here today expressly to apologize to Sister Lin, and if Sister Lin doesn’t want to forgive me, it would mean you still hold a grudge."

With these words, she was effectively roasting Lin Fuying over the fire.

Lin Fuying loathed her completely, yet she was afraid that if today’s events were to reach Ye Yunting’s ears, he might misunderstand.

If she was truly misunderstood, then all the persona she had meticulously cultivated for so many years would be in vain.

"How could that be?"

Lin Fuying held her hand, continuing to speak with a beaming smile.

"I know that you, as my younger cousin, are still young and have much to learn, but that’s okay. Even if your brother can’t teach you, I can take his place, can’t I?"

"As long as you can recognize your mistakes and change, that’s all that matters."

Of course, she couldn’t just cling to Yang Xuan’s mistake and not let go, but that didn’t mean she could accept Yang Xuan’s "apology" so easily.

Moreover, Yang Xuan wasn’t sincerely apologetic at all.

Yang Xuan detected heavy sarcasm in Lin Fuying’s words.

Her expression twisted slightly, but remembering Consort Yang Shu’s teachings, she forced herself to endure.

Lin Fuying, of course, noticed the change in Yang Xuan.

Her show of weakness was nothing more than not wanting to be driven out of the War King Residence.

But now, with Consort Yang Shu stepping in, even if Ye Yunting wanted to drive Yang Xuan out of the War King Residence, he had to consider the Yang Family as well.

"So Sister Lin, does this mean you forgive me?"

Yang Xuan became even more presumptuous, her eyes looking at Lin Fuying filled with undisguised disdain.

It was as if she was declaring to Lin Fuying that no matter what tactics she used, as long as she had the backing of the Yang Family, she could never be defeated.

Of course, all of this was not apparent to Bai Wuheng standing to the side.

Even though he harbored doubts about Yang Xuan’s sudden apology, he found her current demeanor too sincere to find any fault.

Furthermore, Yingying apparently had already decided to forgive her.

He couldn’t make things too difficult for Yingying.

"Of course," Lin Fuying’s smile was somewhat strained, "but little sister, you really shouldn’t be so willful in the future. The child I’m carrying, after all, is the eldest son of the War King Residence. Brother Yunting highly values it, you know!"

Whether this child could even be born was still uncertain!

Yang Xuan looked at her boastful smile and almost crushed a silver tooth in anger.

The two of them locked eyes, and the hatred each harbored was nearly enough to consume the other.

...

Somewhere else, Ye Jiuxiao swiftly had someone send over the deed to the property.

Chu Nanli was surprised by his speed, but more importantly, by the value he placed on her.

Of course, she wouldn’t just accept Ye Jiuxiao’s land deed for nothing.

Once the Infant Care Hall was built, she would certainly have people publicize Ye Jiuxiao’s contributions.

Although Ye Jiuxiao was currently keeping a low profile in court, a good reputation would only benefit him without harm.

"Keep it for now, and in a couple of days when I need it, you can help me find it."

There were still many details to settle regarding the Infant Care Hall, so the land deed wasn’t needed at the moment.

Yanyan took the land deed and then spoke up, "Mistress, a servant just reported that Madam Wan wishes to see you."

"Has she finally come to her senses?"

After giving Madam Wan time to think that day, Chu Nanli hadn’t pressed her further.

Instead, she had the woman locked up.

She wasn’t about to resort to measures to make her comply, but neither would she pamper her with good food and drink; she just ordered that the woman not be starved to death.

"Then let Chu Yi bring her over."

Chu Nanli believed that after a brush with life and death, Madam Wan ought to be clearer-headed than before.

Soon, Chu Yi brought the woman over.

Madam Wan still looked terrified, and her complexion didn’t improve much upon seeing Chu Nanli.

Chu Nanli spoke directly, "I hear you wanted to see me? What, have you thought it through?"

"Can you really guarantee that after I reveal everything, Concubine Lin won’t take my life?"

Madam Wan was truly frightened of Lin Fuying now.

If she had known what would happen, she would never have listened to Xiaoyun, rashly speaking about what she saw that night for just a bit of silver!

The waters of the capital are much deeper than she had imagined!

"Of course I have the means to protect you; even if you don’t trust me, you must trust the Regent King, right?"

It was well-known that Ye Jiuxiao’s prestige among the people was much higher than Ye Yunting’s.

Seeing that Madam Wan was still hesitating, Chu Nanli couldn’t help but imitate Ye Jiuxiao’s usual manner, curling her finger and gently tapping the table.

"Actually, you don’t need to be so conflicted. After all, you’re just speaking the truth."

"Lin Fuying almost cost you your life; do you really want to see her get away scot-free?"

Chu Nanli was very aware that for a selfish person like Madam Wan, she certainly couldn’t propose a direct collaboration.

Otherwise, who knew how exorbitant Madam Wan’s demands would be?

But if approached from her own interests, her attitude would definitely be different.

As expected, fear still showed on Madam Wan’s face, but beneath the surface, hatred was brewing.

All she wanted was to get some silver, who knew it would bring her such fatal trouble!

"Of course, I still stand by my words; if you’re willing to tell the truth, I will ensure your safety."

"If you’re unwilling, you can leave right now."

Chu Nanli looked at her indifferently, but in reality, every word she uttered put pressure on Madam Wan.

Before long, Madam Wan had begun to waver.

She hesitated as she looked at Chu Nanli, "What do you want me to do?"

All of this, of course, was already arranged by Chu Nanli.

She first had Madam Wan placed in a courtyard in the capital, then she sent people to keep a close watch on Xiaoyun, waiting for the right moment to act.

Naturally, Chu Nanli would not handle these matters personally but left them to those who seemingly had no connection to her in public.

If investigated later, no one would find out that Madam Wan’s involvement was arranged by her.