My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 396: Fabric of Clothes

Chapter 396: Chapter 396: Fabric of Clothes

After such an incident, anyone who thinks of abandoning a child in the future will have to weigh whether they can bear the consequences.

Chu Nanli’s methods are something Lin Xuanxuan fears she is far from reaching.

Fortunately, she could follow Chu Nanli and learn slowly.

"If it weren’t for you today, I really wouldn’t have known how to deal with those people."

Lin Xuanxuan let out a sigh and when she looked at Chu Nanli, her eyes were full of admiration.

But soon, she also noticed Chu Nanli’s fatigue.

After all, Chu Nanli was now well into her pregnancy, and using a bit more energy would always leave her feeling extremely weary.

These past couple of days, she had entered the medical pod more often than before.

If it weren’t for the items from that space, with the original host’s frail body, she probably wouldn’t have made it to the day of delivery.

Of course, she had been taking care of herself recently, and her body had already improved a little compared to before.

"You should go back first, leave the rest to me."

Nowadays, the estate had already taken in quite a few orphans with deceased parents.

These children were each arranged to learn different things and were required to read and recognize characters daily, learning the principles of being a decent person.

Chu Nanli certainly did not wish for those who came from here in the future to be despicable and ungrateful.

To teach them principles of courtesy, integrity, honesty, and shame from a young age might seem futile to others.

But to Chu Nanli, it was of utmost importance.

"Alright, then I’ll go back first."

What Lin Xuanxuan was actually lacking was just some practical experience.

Once she had done more, she would understand many things.

Lin Xuanxuan escorted her onto the carriage and then stood at the estate’s entrance watching eagerly.

This reluctant appearance was indeed amusing to behold.

Chu Nanli watched her from the carriage and helplessly shook her head.

After spending more time together, she’d found that Lin Xuanxuan was a straightforward and generous person in many ways.

Being with someone like this was quite pleasant.

After returning to the Prince Residence, Chu Nanli soon received news that the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet was to be held in the palace.

Though she had no connection with the Emperor or the Empress Dowager now, she still had the qualification to enter the palace.

This was where the Empress Dowager’s shrewdness lay.

If the Empress Dowager truly didn’t allow her into the palace, people might not say anything outright, but they would definitely talk behind her back.

Now, with the Empress Dowager acting this way, it could demonstrate her wisdom and magnanimity.

"If we are to enter the palace, should we not prepare some new clothes?"

Chu Nanli’s belly was getting rounder by the day.

The clothes made two months ago were now a bit tight to wear.

Not to mention the clothes of the original host from before.

But she had only asked Yanyan to make some everyday clothes, and hadn’t yet had time to have the luxurious garments needed for the palace made.

No sooner had she thought of it than Ye Jiuxiao had already sent over a batch of fabric.

"I didn’t expect that the Prince has been so idle lately that he’s started to do errands himself?"

Chu Nanli, seeing Ye Jiuxiao appear with the fabric, couldn’t help but shake her head with a light chuckle.

She found that, recently, she was seeing Ye Jiuxiao more and more frequently.

However, she didn’t dislike this feeling.

"In this capital, there are many who plead for this Prince to visit, yet I’m reluctant to go."

Ye Jiuxiao’s expression softened when he saw her smile.

"How come you seem to disdain it when it comes to you?"

"When have I ever disdained it?" Chu Nanli’s smile deepened, "I just think that the Prince coming over in person is, well, using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, don’t you think?"

What mattered most was that each time she locked eyes with Ye Jiuxiao, she could sense his tenderness.

It made her somewhat unable to defend herself.

She had to focus her attention on the batch of fabrics instead.

It had to be said, Ye Jiuxiao had an equally good eye for selecting clothes and fabrics.

Although these fabrics were all in understated and elegant colors, their texture was excellent, and if they were made into garments, they would definitely enhance one’s demeanor.

"If entering the palace, this color would be good."

Ye Jiuxiao pulled out a piece of celadon-colored silk embroidered with silver threads, the texture silky smooth, as if moonlight flowed over it when fingers brushed across.

Indeed, it was top-quality material.

Her face had recently become fuller, so wearing dark colors wouldn’t make her look too plump.

All these fabric materials had been sent over by Ye Jiuxiao.

Of course, it wasn’t just for making her clothes for entering the palace.

Apart from the set he had just picked out, the rest had also been carefully selected by people he had instructed.

Every color and pattern precisely matched Chu Nanli’s aesthetic.

The two of them were chatting here as if no one else was present, which looked even more intimate to others.

At this moment, they had not yet realized this, but Yanyan and Chu Yi, attending to them on the side, saw everything very clearly.

Yanyan quietly stepped back a few paces, almost pressing herself against the wall.

Seeing Chu Yi still standing in place, she pulled him back and whispered a reminder.

"Master and Prince are talking right now, don’t go up and spoil the mood!"

A bitter look flashed across Chu Yi’s eyes, "I know, I’m just worried that master might have some instructions later, and I won’t be able to get there in time."

"With the Prince here, when will it be our turn to serve."

Chu Yi was really good at hiding his thoughts; Yanyan hadn’t noticed anything amiss.

Her eyes practically shone as she looked over, "If only our master had met the Regent King from the start."

In this time, the favor Ye Jiuxiao had shown towards Chu Nanli was something they, the servants, saw most clearly.

Whether it was heartfelt, onlookers could tell at a glance.

Chu Yi, masking the bitterness in his gaze, nodded lightly, following along with Yanyan’s words.

The scene before him was indeed a match of talent and beauty, a truly perfect pair.

Chu Nanli, whenever she was with Ye Jiuxiao, would always forget the passage of time.

By the time they had discussed everything, it was already evening.

Ye Jiuxiao thought of everything for Chu Nanli and naturally would not tarnish her reputation.

It wasn’t a problem for the two of them to be together during the day, but if he stayed here at night, it could provoke idle gossip.

That would have an even worse effect.

After sending Ye Jiuxiao away, Chu Nanli went back to attend to other matters.

Therefore, she did not know that once he left the courtyard, Ye Jiuxiao quickly adopted another demeanor.

His eyes were full of coldness, none of the warmth from before to be seen.

"Has there been no peace from the War King Residence lately?"

Ye Jiuxiao thought of his nephew, and it was truly vexing.

To think that in such a sickly state, he was still reaching out for Chu Nanli.

"The War King has sent five or six groups of people over, but I’ve dealt with them all," his subordinate reported.

Ye Yunting actually planned to directly abduct Chu Nanli back to the War King Residence.

If it hadn’t been for Ye Jiuxiao having sent people to protect her, Ye Yunting might have already succeeded.

Of course, after so many probes, Ye Yunting had also realized that there was someone protecting Chu Nanli.

Guessing it was Ye Jiuxiao was only a matter of time.