My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 384 - 386: Suspicion

Chapter 384: Chapter 386: Suspicion

"You returned to the Prime Minister Residence?"

Ye Yunting’s voice was still indifferent, making it impossible to discern his true emotions at that moment.

"During that time, when Yunting wasn’t in the capital, I worried about my aunt, so I went back a few times.

Lin Fuying was well aware that admitting the truth was more useful than making excuses.

Fortunately, she had only returned to the Prime Minister Residence the day before, and if she really had to maintain her lie, perhaps she could have managed it.

If she had outright denied it, she feared Lin Xuanxuan might have further moves.

Now, Lin Fuying was certain that behind today’s event was Lin Xuanxuan scheming.

She truly hadn’t expected that Lin Xuanxuan, usually so quiet, could harbor such cunning.

Had she known earlier, she should have directly ordered Lin Xuanxuan’s life taken last time!

But Lin Xuanxuan didn’t care about what Lin Fuying was thinking.

She watched Lin Fuying’s pretentious gestures and really wanted to scornfully scoff, disregarding her own image.

Considering Ye Yunting was present, she did not lose her composure.

Spending more time with Chu Nanli recently, she had thrown the little bit of maidenly modesty inherent in her out of her mind long ago.

But in front of others, she still had to put on a façade.

Lin Xuanxuan had not forgotten the purpose of her visit today.

She feigned casualness as she spoke, "But after that, my sister hasn’t returned, has she? Now that my sister is pregnant, it’s inconvenient for her to come back alone. If the Prince has the time, it would be better to accompany my sister back."

Such words, if said before, would definitely not have come from Lin Xuanxuan.

After all, she has always been at odds with Lin Fuying.

Ye Yunting had been deceived by Lin Fuying for so many years, failing to see her true nature.

Truly, Lin Xuanxuan somewhat despised such a man.

Moreover, now that she had met Chu Nanli, she liked Ye Yunting even less.

As soon as Lin Xuanxuan spoke, Yang Xuan’s reaction became intensely agitated.

"She is merely a concubine, why should my cousin accompany her back home together? Concubine, after all, is just a mistress, cousin, you must not be deceived by her!"

"Enough!"

Ye Yunting had never liked Yang Xuan’s willful nature.

With Lin Xuanxuan present and Yang Xuan still showing no respect, it made it even harder for him to save face.

"I haven’t said anything wrong, do you really want to elevate her to a concubine’s status, cousin?"

Such words from Yang Xuan, if said normally, would definitely cause Lin Fuying to secretly resent them.

But today, she hoped that Yang Xuan would say more.

The more Yang Xuan spoke, the more she could divert Ye Yunting’s attention and figure out a way to extricate herself.

Lin Fuying feigned sorrow as she spoke, "I didn’t know that in my cousin’s heart, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate is so important."

As she spoke, Ye Yunting, who already had a gloomy expression, looked even more displeased.

Truly, his own status was not that of a legitimate royal son.

And his mother, even though she now held a consort’s rank, in terms of status, was indeed only a mistress.

Noticing Ye Yunting’s expression, Yang Xuan realized then that she had misspoken.

But she still wouldn’t find fault with herself.

"I just dislike you, don’t drag other things into this!"

Seeing Yang Xuan being so troublesome, Lin Xuanxuan felt somewhat schadenfreude.

She had heard that Yang Xuan was difficult to deal with and seeing her today confirmed she was even more unlikeable than rumored.

Lin Xuanxuan stored all these things in her mind, planning to share them as a joke with Chu Nanli later.

"And you, don’t think I don’t know, you’re just here to support her!"

Yang Xuan, temper flaring, naturally attacked indiscriminately.

She glared at Lin Xuanxuan and continued, "You don’t think that just relying on the Prime Minister Residence’s influence, she could become the War King’s Princess Consort, do you?"

As Yang Xuan spoke more outrageously, Ye Yunting finally could bear no more.

"Ye Yi, take her back!"

In front of Lin Xuanxuan, he made no effort to conceal his dislike for Yang Xuan.

Yang Xuan obviously did not want to leave, but Ye Yi clearly wouldn’t give her the chance, promptly having her taken away.

After Yang Xuan had left, Ye Yunting’s expression remained icy cold.

His attention returned to that Jade Pendant.

"When was this Jade Pendant pawned?"

Ye Yunting’s question sounded more like an accusation.

Lin Xuanxuan was somewhat displeased.

But she did not show it and instead gestured for the maid to bring out the pawn ticket.

"The specific details are all clearly written on the pawn ticket, Prince, you wouldn’t still want to ask who pawned the Jade Pendant, would you?"