My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 400 Meeting

Chapter 400: Chapter 400 Meeting

The Empress Dowager is indeed getting old now, and if something really happens, searching for medicine then, I’m afraid it will be too late.

When Ye Jiuxiao’s birthday gift was presented, other gifts paled in comparison.

After all, the birthday gift he gave to the Empress Dowager could not be matched by mere gold and silver.

Ye Yunting’s expression turned sour immediately.

His men had recently discovered that Ye Jiuxiao had been secretly protecting Chu Nanli.

Why would a man do so much for another woman?

Could it be that his Imperial Uncle has other intentions towards Chu Nanli?

And as for Chu Nanli’s indifferent attitude towards him, could it be because she’s taken favor with the Imperial Uncle?

This thought had been lingering in Ye Yunting’s mind for many days, fueling his rage bit by bit.

But now, he didn’t dare to say anything.

The Empress Dowager’s satisfaction with Ye Jiuxiao’s birthday gift actually caused the Emperor’s discontent.

But in front of the Empress Dowager, the Emperor did not show it either.

Instead, he continued to smile and said, "The Imperial Brother indeed has put thought into this. I have always been worried about Mother’s health, but now, with the Imperial Brother’s gift as a guarantee, I can rest much easier."

However, Ye Jiuxiao’s choice of a birthday gift was indeed somewhat overshadowing the host.

"Your brother’s filial piety naturally cannot compare with the Emperor’s."

Ye Jiuxiao’s demeanor remained calm, unaffected by the Emperor’s influence.

Now that the birthday gifts had been mostly displayed, what followed was the traditional singing and dancing at the palace banquet.

Chu Nanli was watching these performances feeling somewhat drowsy.

She was pregnant and naturally sleepy. Today, to ensure her appearance was impeccable, she had even risen an hour earlier than usual, which was exceedingly strenuous.

Fortunately, no one in the hall was paying attention to her now, so she decided to find an excuse to step out for some fresh air.

The palace maid attending her, fearing she might come across some trouble going out alone, naturally followed closely.

Chu Nanli did not walk far.

Upon exiting the palace, she randomly chose a pavilion and sat down.

All the excitement of the night was concentrated in the palace where the banquet was held.

Therefore, the place she chose was quiet, and the occasional flicker of lamplight made it rather interesting.

She stared at the moon’s reflection in the water, becoming somewhat spellbound.

Come to think of it, she had been bound to this body by the original owner’s entanglement for almost half a year now.

Now that she had figured out a way to separate from that annoying person, as long as she stuck to her initial plan to connect with the original owner’s family and covertly build her own forces,

She would be able to protect her two children well.

Actually, what surprised her more was her encounter and growing acquaintance with Ye Jiuxiao.

Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by a disturbance behind her.

Chu Nanli turned around, only to see, quite unexpectedly, an annoying person.

Recognizing Ye Yunting in the moonlight, she immediately stood up, ready to leave the place.

"Don’t go!"

Ye Yunting, taking advantage of his physical superiority, blocked her way, forcibly confining her within the small pavilion.

Seeing no way to escape, Chu Nanli carefully protected her belly and questioned him warily, "What exactly do you want to do?"

As she spoke, she was thinking about how to get away.

Ye Yunting, seeing her cautious manner, couldn’t help but give a wry smile, "Why must you be so guarded against this Prince? Could it be that you think I would do something to you here in the palace?"

He had, indeed, hurt Chu Nanli before.

But most of those times, it was Lin Fuying who incited it all.

If it weren’t for Lin Fuying, he and Chu Nanli wouldn’t have ended up where they are today.

"Who knows?" Chu Nanli spoke with a mocking tone, "Has the number of times the Prince hurt me been few?"

He had already caused the original owner’s soul to perish, and just this point alone meant she could never forgive him.

"This Prince knew, you still care about the past after all."

At this moment, Ye Yunting clearly misunderstood Chu Nanli’s words again.

He thought that since Chu Nanli always mentioned the past, she must still be unable to let go of him.

The current coldness was nothing more than not wanting to be hurt again.

If Chu Nanli knew his thoughts, she would only find his presence more tiresome.

What was there to like about such a conceited and arrogant man?

"This Prince admits that there were mistakes in the past that were indeed made by this Prince."

Ye Yunting’s admission lessened the impatience in Chu Nanli’s eyes somewhat.

She looked at Ye Yunting with a bit of surprise, indeed wanting to know if he had realized where he went wrong.

Ye Yunting continued, "The mistake was that I should not have trusted that woman Lin Fuying so easily!"

"Now, this Prince has seen her true colors. I will not believe a single word she says from now on!"

Is that all?

Chu Nanli watched him coldly, indeed she should have never harbored any hope for Ye Yunting.

This man hadn’t even realized his mistakes. How credible could his words be?

But Ye Yunting didn’t think so.

He believed that by saying this, Chu Nanli would certainly be touched.

Thus, no sooner had he finished speaking than he grasped Chu Nanli’s hand without regard, forcing her to look into his eyes.

"Rest assured, once she gives birth to that child, this Prince will make her pay the price!"

"For you, and for our child as well."

Ye Yunting spoke with profound affection, gazing sincerely at Chu Nanli. The fierceness in his eyes underscored that his previous words were not in jest.

But his profound affection only disgusted Chu Nanli.

She helplessly curled the corners of her mouth and spoke slowly, "And you? Don’t you have to pay any price?"

The tragic end of the original owner was indeed caused by Lin Fuying.

But was Ye Yunting truly without responsibility?

If it hadn’t been his neglect and indulgence, how could the Princess Consort, properly wedded into the Prince Residence, have been bullied by Lin Fuying?

His repeated partiality was just adding insult to injury.

Even the affection he now professed, Chu Nanli couldn’t feel any warmth, only perceiving his condescending attitude.

In his eyes, for him to "stoop" to this level was already a considerable consolation for her.

If she did not immediately accept with grateful tears, then she would be considered ungrateful.

"I was also blinded by Lin Fuying. Lili, you do not know. Lin Fuying frequently spoke ill of you in front of me, taking advantage of her childhood bond with me."

"You know she’s skilled in manipulating people. I was careless and fell for it. There are many things I was unaware of before."

Chu Nanli indeed wanted to know what had happened in the War King Residence during this time.

After all, Ye Yunting used to refer to her endearingly as Yingying before.

In his view, Lin Fuying, having grown up with him since childhood, was naturally the most innocent and pure.

One wonders what Lin Fuying would think upon hearing his words now.