My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 397: Torture

Chapter 397: Chapter 397: Torture

However, Ye Jiuxiao never deliberately hid the special relationship he shared with Chu Nanli.

By letting others know, in the future, if there were any shortsighted individuals who wished to harm Chu Nanli, they would need to think twice.

His fingertips lightly tapped his knee as his body swayed slightly with the motion of the carriage.

"Since he is not giving up, then we’ll continue to find things to keep him busy."

In this period, his people had actually been quietly causing quite a bit of trouble for Ye Yunting.

How had he not realized before that Ye Yunting was actually the type who became more resilient after setbacks?

If it weren’t for the peace at the borders recently, he would have seriously considered finding an opportunity to throw Ye Yunting out there.

"Yes, your subordinate will arrange it right away."

Ling responded from outside the carriage and then retreated.

...

The atmosphere within the War King Residence grew worse by the day.

"Get out of here!"

The sound of porcelain shattering once again came from Ye Yunting’s bedroom.

The servants outside, used to this sight, were no longer surprised.

After all, scenes like this had occurred countless times over the past few days.

"Yunting Brother, even if you loathe me, you can’t treat your own health as a joke."

In front of Lin Fuying lay shattered porcelain pieces, and her pure white dress was also stained with various medicinal concoctions.

She was indifferent to her own dishevelment, her eyes brimming with tears and her face full of concern for Ye Yunting.

"I’ll have someone bring another bowl of medicine. Will you please drink it?"

Faced with her persuasion, Ye Yunting’s expression was one of disgust.

"Leave, I do not wish to see you!"

Now, every time Ye Yunting saw Lin Fuying’s face, he was reminded of how she had harmed his child.

He didn’t feel much paternal love for the unborn child.

Instead, he was filled with embarrassment at being deceived.

"Yunting Brother, if you detest me, you may punish me however you see fit. No matter what you do, Yingying will accept it willingly."

"But please, don’t ignore me, okay?"

Ye Yunting’s disdain was not lost on Lin Fuying.

But now, she had no choice but to cling to Ye Yunting tightly for the prospect of future glory and wealth.

If there were another option, she would not have been so subservient.

"Punish you? The child you carry is presently your only use," said Ye Yunting, loathing her profoundly.

"Once you give birth to this child, I will make sure you repay everything."

As he mentioned the fictitious child, a flicker of guilt passed through Lin Fuying’s eyes.

Others might not know, but she was fully aware.

Her "pregnancy" could be concealed for, at most, three or four months.

Before that time, she either had to find a way to "miscarry" or continue the charade.

Regardless of the method, she, on her own, could not manage it now.

"I never knew you could be so scheming," he had said after falling ill, as the palace had naturally sent people to inquire.

The news of Lin Fuying’s "pregnancy" had thus spread.

To avoid giving credence to rumors, he had no choice but to restore Lin Fuying’s standing.

Faced with his interrogation, Lin Fuying had no response and could only weep silently.

If this had happened before, her current state may have elicited Ye Yunting’s pity.

Unfortunately, now Ye Yunting felt nothing but revulsion towards her.

Ye Yi entered from outside to report and saw such a scene, but his expression remained unchanged.

When Ye Yunting had been feverish and unconscious, it was different; Lin Fuying was merely standing by to look after him, and no one dared to stop her.

By the time Ye Yunting awoke, his disgust for Lin Fuying was unparalleled, and he didn’t know how many cups and bowls he had smashed.

But each time, no matter how terrible Ye Yunting’s attitude was, Lin Fuying would just stand by and weep, never willing to leave.

Because of this, Yang Xuan had ridiculed her countless times behind her back.

Even in front of Lin Fuying’s face, she would flaunt her power.

Of course, during these days when Ye Yunting was sick, Yang Xuan hadn’t even been able to see his face.

"Prince, Concubine Yang Shu has sent word, saying that in a couple of days it is the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet, and she wants you to bring the Concubine and enter the palace together."

The intent of Concubine Yang Shu was clear, taking Lin Fuying to the palace was not to honor her.

It was because she valued the "child" in her womb.

One must know that among the current Princes, only Ye Yunting had established a household.

Now that Lin Fuying was carrying a "child," the Empress Dowager would definitely be very happy on her birthday banquet day.

Ye Yunting’s expression turned a bit ugly, "Did Mother really say this?"

He certainly understood Concubine Yang Shu’s intentions, but he still quite disapproved of her actions.

However, since Concubine Yang Shu had made a decision, it was not good for him to defy it.

Lin Fuying, on the side, felt her heart leap for joy on hearing this news.

She knew that by taking such great care of Ye Yunting, even if he was unappreciative, someone else would see her efforts.

"Concubine Yang Shu also said, for the Empress Dowager’s birthday gift, you must be careful and meticulous, and it is best to find out what the other Princes have prepared."

That way, you could stand out at the palace banquet.

One must know, the Emperor values filial piety the most, so if the birthday gift prepared by Ye Yunting could make the Empress Dowager happy,

he would surely gain favor in the Emperor’s eyes.

"Tell them to send a message back, just say that I know."

Ye Yunting really didn’t care at all about finding out what others were giving.

He had been preparing the Empress Dowager’s birthday gift since more than half a year ago.

What he would present would certainly be most favored by his Imperial Grandmother.

Chu Yi finished conveying the message and quickly withdrew.

Lin Fuying had already played the victim enough in front of Ye Yunting today.

She knew very well that if she stayed any longer, she would only make Ye Yunting more annoyed.

But before she left, she still heard Ye Yunting’s inquiry.

"How are things on that end?"

Ye Yi spoke in a lowered voice, and she couldn’t hear the reply clearly.

But even with just that one question, she could guess that the news Ye Yunting was inquiring about was definitely related to Chu Nanli.

Her fingernails dug directly into her flesh, and her eyes were filled with a ruthless glare.

Why, why did Chu Nanli still have to compete with her!

Her heart was full of hatred with nowhere to vent, but she also knew that what was most important at the moment was to win back Ye Yunting’s heart.

...

Soon, the day of the Empress Dowager’s birthday banquet arrived.

Given Chu Nanli’s current status and position, naturally she could not ride in a highly-regulated carriage to enter the palace.

But Yanyan had already arranged everything inside the carriage in advance, striving to make Chu Nanli’s journey into the palace as comfortable as possible.

Chu Nanli had thought that she would be entering the palace late and wouldn’t encounter anyone she knew.

But just as she descended from the carriage at the palace gate, she bumped into Lin Fuying, who was also stepping down from her carriage.

It had indeed been a long time since their last meeting.

Lin Fuying entered the palace alone.

Ye Yunting didn’t want to see her at all and naturally didn’t wish to ride with her.

The carriage she rode didn’t even bear the insignia of the War King Residence.

To the unknowing, it would seem like the carriage carried someone from an insignificant family.

At this moment, the person she least wanted to see was Chu Nanli.

However, after disembarking from their carriages, the two women’s gazes quickly met in the air.