My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 414 Punishment

Chapter 414: Chapter 414 Punishment

From the Empress Dowager’s gaze, Chu Nanli did not sense any malice.

In fact, since she entered the palace today, she had felt somewhat inexplicable.

The Empress Dowager’s attitude was indeed quite strange.

She could feel that the Empress Dowager was only probing her, not intending to reprimand her.

Yet, what had she done that the Empress Dowager would probe her without any cause?

At present, Chu Nanli really couldn’t grasp the Empress Dowager’s intentions.

But it was clear that the Empress Dowager had no intention of clarifying her confusion.

"Let’s go, I also want to see what new flowers have bloomed in the Imperial Garden lately, you accompany me to take a good stroll."

The Empress Dowager pulled her hand without further explanation and headed straight toward the direction of the Imperial Garden.

"In the past, I never asked you, you are not from the capital, so where is your hometown, and are your parents still alive?"

The Empress Dowager’s question made Chu Nanli slightly wary.

Could it be that the Empress Dowager knew her true identity?

The original owner of this body had come here alone, and the story she told others was somewhat vague, merely stating that her parents and relatives were in a faraway place.

Because of Lin Fuying’s intentional spreading of the story, the original owner became known as a commoner girl from a remote small town, with no background to speak of.

The original owner didn’t care about these details and didn’t bother to clarify them.

Chu Nanli, not wanting to reveal her identity just yet, adopted the same story when facing the Empress Dowager.

"They are in a remote place? Then, if you were to marry again, it wouldn’t be convenient for them to come, would it?"

Marry again?

Chu Nanli felt somewhat bewildered, not understanding why the Empress Dowager would suddenly bring this up.

However, she thought that when she married again, there would certainly be family members present.

Seeing Chu Nanli’s confused appearance, the Empress Dowager realized that although Ye Jiuxiao had been so confident in front of her, he probably hadn’t spoken to Chu Nanli about this matter.

"Enough of that, it’s not my place to ask such questions."

The Empress Dowager waved her hand, dismissing most of her desire to probe Chu Nanli’s thoughts.

After all, with no actual progress between the two children, asking more would likely not yield the answers she wanted.

Meanwhile, Lin Fuying was following Yang Shu and Yang Xuan into the Imperial Garden.

Yang Xuan, seeing Lin Fuying’s timid and forbearing demeanor, felt extremely satisfied.

Of course, she did not forget to continue to ingratiating herself to Yang Shu.

"Auntie, you look even more delicate than the flowers in the Imperial Garden, no wonder His Majesty is so fond of you!"

Yang Shu smiled proudly, "His Majesty naturally dotes on me immensely, and he favors Yunting very much. After you marry Yunting, I have much I can teach you!"

Lin Fuying, trailing behind the two, couldn’t help but find the whole situation ludicrous.

After today, the sweet dreams of Yang Xuan and Yang Shu will likely shatter!

Yang Shu’s purpose in visiting the Imperial Garden was not to appreciate the flowers but to torment Lin Fuying.

She walked directly to the pavilion and sat down, giving Lin Fuying a glance.

"Why aren’t you hurrying over to serve tea to me?"

Clearly, there were Palace Maids nearby, but Yang Shu specifically did not instruct them, instead commanding Lin Fuying to serve tea.

Was this not implying that she was no better than a servant?

Lin Fuying harbored resentment, adding another grievance against Yang Shu.

Thinking of her own plans, Lin Fuying still managed to swallow her anger.

A Senior Palace Maid by Yang Shu’s side had already brought over the teapot and poured a full cup of hot tea.

The moment Lin Fuying’s fingertips touched the teacup, she was scalded painfully.

She spoke through clenched teeth, "Please enjoy your tea, Your Highness."

Concubine Yang Shu glanced at the steaming cup of tea and snorted coldly, "So hot, are you trying to scald me to death?"

She did not take the cup, so Lin Fuying could not withdraw her hand.

Lin Fuying’s hands, already scalded numb, could only tremble as she continued to hold the cup.

Yang Xuan deliberately spoke up from the side, "You wouldn’t be thinking of splashing that boiling tea on your aunt, would you?"

"How can you be so malicious?"

"Concubine Shu, do not forget that I am carrying Brother Yunting’s child in my womb."

Even if Lin Fuying wanted to bear it, the actions of Yang Xuan and Concubine Yang Shu at this moment were a bit too much.

It was one thing to humiliate her, but they even planned to pin a charge of disrespect on her.

Clearly, Lin Fuying had forgotten that she often used this tactic against Chu Nanli.

"So what, as your mother-in-law, am I not permitted to teach you manners?"

Concubine Yang Shu’s gaze turned frosty, taking Lin Fuying’s words as a challenge to herself.

She narrowed her eyes before continuing, "Since you are unwilling to serve me tea, then go kneel for me!"

To kneel in front of so many servants?

Lin Fuying’s complexion immediately turned extremely unsightly.

It’s just that when she entered the palace today, she couldn’t bring Xiaoyun with her.

If Xiaoyun were here, she would certainly beg for mercy on her behalf, and then Lin Fuying could go along with the situation.

Without suffering physical pain, she could also frame Yang Xuan and Concubine Yang Shu smoothly.

"Concubine Shu has given her orders, you servants, why aren’t you moving yet!"

Seeing that Lin Fuying was unwilling to kneel, Yang Xuan was not about to let her get away with it.

After giving the palace attendants a fierce look and considering Concubine Yang Shu’s prior command, they had no choice but to comply.

Lin Fuying was pressed down by two palace maids, forcibly kneeling on the stone path outside the pavilion.

The sharp stones made her knees ache excruciatingly.

More than the physical pain, what truly drove Lin Fuying mad was the humiliation she suffered.

She had always held herself in high regard, and being bullied in front of so many palace maids was simply unbearable for her.

Just at that moment, the Empress Dowager and Chu Nanli also happened to walk by.

The Empress Dowager was intending to speak with Chu Nanli, so she did not have many palace attendants with her.

They were almost upon them before Concubine Yang Shu even noticed.

"Aunt, look at that gaze of hers, she probably can’t wait to tear you to pieces!"

Noticing the resentful expression on Lin Fuying’s face, Yang Xuan immediately had another wicked idea.

"Look at her, who knows how she curses you behind your back in the Prince Residence!"

"I knew it, you are a troublemaker!"

The aunt and niece played off each other, truly leaving Lin Fuying speechless.

This scene naturally did not escape the eyes of Chu Nanli and the Empress Dowager.

Chu Nanli, of course, would not voluntarily help Lin Fuying.

But with the Empress Dowager present, she still asked, "Empress Dowager, this...?"

After all, Lin Fuying was carrying Ye Yunting’s flesh and blood.

Yet looking at Lin Fuying’s face, something seemed off.

Logically speaking, Lin Fuying should be three to four months pregnant by now.

The last time she saw Lin Fuying at the palace gate, she felt that Lin did not look pregnant; seeing her today, that feeling was even stronger.

But Lin Fuying’s pregnancy had been diagnosed by Bai Wuheng.

Bai Wuheng, as a person, might have problems with his character, but his medical skills shouldn’t be mistaken.