My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 383 - 384: Visit

Chapter 383: Chapter 384: Visit

No matter why Lin Xuanxuan came today,

the current situation is ultimately not suitable for receiving guests.

Upon hearing the news about Lin Xuanxuan, Lin Fuying’s expression grew even darker.

She and Lin Xuanxuan were not close; throughout her time in the Prince Residence, Lin Xuanxuan had never come to visit her.

Why did it have to be today of all days?

Her gaze fell on Wan Guzi and became somewhat obscured and unclear.

Could it be that Wan Guzi was arranged by Lin Xuanxuan?

But from where had her legitimate sister learned such convoluted tactics?

Seeing that the guard still hesitated to go out and respond, Ye Yunting’s tone suddenly became more impatient, "What, didn’t you hear what I said?"

"Prince, Miss Lin seems to have said that she has something from the Prince Residence to give to you."

It was precisely because Lin Xuanxuan had said this that the guard hastened to come in and report.

"Miss Lin said it seems to be something very valuable."

"Then let her come in."

Ye Yunting shot Ye Yi a look, signaling him to take Wan Guzi aside for now.

The matter hadn’t been clarified yet, so it was even worse to exhibit it in front of outsiders.

Lin Fuying did not want to meet with Lin Xuanxuan.

But who made her always appear understanding and empathetic in front of Ye Yunting?

Even though Lin Xuanxuan had "bullied" her many times, she had always spoken well of Lin Xuanxuan in front of Ye Yunting.

In front of others, she also spared no effort in showing a deep sisterly bond,

just as she had previously done with Chu Nanli.

Soon, Lin Xuanxuan entered, led by the servants.

She bowed to Ye Yunting and then shot a glance at Lin Fuying, her attitude neither cold nor warm.

Ye Yunting frowned and asked, "You said you have something to give to me?"

"It’s like this, recently, mother has given me the accounts of several shops, and while I was checking the inventory of one of the pawnshops, I unexpectedly found something from the Prince Residence, probably mistakenly accepted by a careless clerk."

Lin Xuanxuan’s attitude was proper, and as soon as she finished speaking, a maid beside her presented a jade pendant.

It bore a unique mark that would be unrecognizable to someone unfamiliar with the War King Residence.

"I thought this jade pendant must have been inadvertently lost by you, Prince, so I rushed to bring it here," she said.

Lin Xuanxuan then looked towards Lin Fuying again, her face still expressionless, but her tone sounding fairly friendly.

"It’s good that we sisters haven’t met for a long time, I also thought of coming to see you."

"I’ve heard from quite a few people outside that there’s good news approaching for the Prince."

The atmosphere in the room had already felt almost stagnant the moment Lin Xuanxuan walked in.

But now, she still had to pretend to be oblivious.

Even as she spoke these words, her face remained innocent,

as if she was merely making casual small talk.

Before Ye Yunting could respond, Yang Xuan could no longer hold back.

She hadn’t deliberately inquired about the family affairs of the Prime Minister Residence, but always felt that Lin Fuying and Lin Xuanxuan, as sisters, naturally stood on the same side.

These words were probably told to her by Lin Fuying!

"What nonsense are you talking about? When did the War King Residence plan to hold a joyous event?"

Yang Xuan’s current mood was truly like a firecracker, ready to explode at the slightest displeasure.

Lin Xuanxuan’s words had infuriated her further.

"Or is it you who had people spread some rumors outside?"

Could it be that Lin Fuying thought that by merely having people talk idly outside, she could smoothly ascend to the position of the War King’s Princess Consort?

"Did I hear wrong?" Lin Xuanxuan still wore a calm face, "But I heard people outside saying so, I even thought His Highness was going to officially elevate my sister."

"If it really were to happen, then our Prime Minister Residence and the War King Residence would become bona fide relatives by marriage!"

Not many knew about the coalition between Lin Xuanxuan and Chu Nanli.

At least, with Ye Jiuxiao intentionally covering it up, Ye Yunting had not received the slightest bit of news.

At this moment, Lin Xuanxuan appeared just like a caring elder sister concerned about her younger sibling.

But to Lin Fuying, her demeanor was all too familiar.

She used to disgust Lin Xuanxuan in exactly this way.

"Nonsense!"

Yang Xuan immediately got so angry that she stamped her foot, "Cousin certainly wouldn’t let that kind of woman..."

She hadn’t finished speaking when she was frightened into silence by Ye Yunting’s icy gaze.

"The choice of my Princess Consort naturally requires the decision of my father, the emperor, and the empress dowager."

Ye Yunting’s attitude toward Lin Xuanxuan was cold, consistent with his usual demeanor toward outsiders.

He wanted Ye Yi to see the guests out but noticed that Ye Yi was holding the Jade Pendant, still seeming hesitant.

Finally, Ye Yi spoke up, "Prince, this seems to be the Jade Pendant you lost that day."

Ye Yi naturally reported all the previously gathered information to Ye Yunting.

Lin Fuying stared intensely at the Jade Pendant, a bad premonition rising in her heart.

She was now very afraid that Ye Yunting would question her.

If she claimed to have never seen the Jade Pendant, then her previous statements in front of Ye Yunting would be proven wrong.

But if she admitted to having seen it, she couldn’t explain why the Jade Pendant ended up in the pawnshop.

"So it turns out that the Jade Pendant was lost by the Prince, speaking of which, it was pawned almost two months ago. Prince should be more careful to avoid being undermined by an insider without knowing it."

Lin Xuanxuan was outwardly reckless, a stark contrast to her usual demeanor of a proper lady.

"By the way, sister, why haven’t I seen you visiting our mother at the Prime Minister Residence recently?"

"I remember when our mother was first pregnant, you used to come back to the residence every other day. Oh right, it coincided with just before the Prince returned from abroad, I thought at the time if the Prince were at home, he would surely accompany you."

"But now that you also have a child, you could let the Prince accompany you to visit the Prime Minister Residence as well, so our father wouldn’t need to constantly fret."

Ye Yunting trusted Lin Fuying, which is why he hadn’t had her whereabouts investigated.

Listening to Lin Xuanxuan now, a hint of doubt finally flared in his eyes.

Lin Xuanxuan, seeming not to notice anything amiss, continued to speak as if chatting about family matters.

"During that time, our mother wasn’t feeling well; weren’t you staying in the residence for several days?"

The more Lin Xuanxuan spoke, the more panicked Lin Fuying became.

She used to confidently lie with the trust Ye Yunting had in her.

But she clearly forgot that just the day before Ye Yunting returned from Xingshan Temple, she had visited the Prime Minister Residence.

The Prime Minister Residence was in the eastern part of the city, and Xingshan Temple was in the western outskirts, far apart by distance; she actually didn’t have the means to rush to Xingshan Temple.

However, these matters would remain unnoticed by Ye Yunting unless he investigated the Prime Minister Residence.

At that time, she was only interested in gaining Ye Yunting’s trust and was too proud, forgetting this detail.

She never anticipated that today Lin Xuanxuan would come over!