My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 415: Slap in the Face

Chapter 415: Chapter 415: Slap in the Face

She hadn’t had time to think it through when the Empress Dowager spoke directly.

"We have heard from the Imperial Physicians that Lin Concubine’s pregnancy is stable. Kneeling down should pose no risk."

These words truly surprised Chu Nanli.

She remembered that the Empress Dowager indeed had issues with Yang Shu, but did she really have no regard for Ye Yunting as well?

When she initially wanted to divorce Ye Yunting, the Empress Dowager clearly stood by Ye Yunting’s side, which showed her affection for her descendants.

So why was she now so indifferent towards Lin Fuying?

The Empress Dowager didn’t speak, and naturally, Chu Nanli dared not ask.

But actually, the thoughts of the Empress Dowager were quite simple.

She never wanted Ye Yunting to be too close to the Prime Minister Residence. Previously, she thought, since Lin Fuying was a concubine-born, given Prime Minister Lin’s character, he probably wouldn’t favor the concubine over his wife.

But now, the "child" in Lin Fuying’s belly was the only apparent heir to the War King Residence.

Who knows whether the birth of this child would completely draw Prime Minister Lin to the War King’s ship?

The Empress Dowager’s worry stemmed from this point.

It contributed to her further dislike of Lin Fuying.

Yang Shu had yet to notice the Empress Dowager’s approach, but Lin Fuying had already seen her.

Seeing Chu Nanli by the Empress Dowager’s side instantly intensified the jealousy in her heart.

How could Chu Nanli enter the palace?

Could it be that she was also summoned by the Empress Dowager today?

After seeing Chu Nanli, Lin Fuying thought of her own plans and felt that they would be very hard to carry out.

She had originally thought that once the news of her "miscarriage" spread outside the palace, Ye Yunting, no matter how much he disliked her, would surely come to the palace.

Then, she could use this opportunity to weep before Ye Yunting, certainly causing him to feel alienated from Yang Xuan and Yang Shu.

It would also cut off Yang Xuan’s thoughts of marrying into the War King Residence.

But what she didn’t expect was that Chu Nanli would also enter the palace today!

When Ye Yunting sees Chu Nanli, this despicable woman, how could he spare any thoughts for her!

Perhaps, he would directly abandon her to talk with Chu Nanli.

No, she had to keep her "child" safe first.

But to do nothing meant that the humiliation she suffered today in entering the palace would be in vain.

Fortunately, she made preparations before entering the palace.

She brought not only the medicine given by Bai Wuheng but also other things.

Yang Xuan had no idea that the Empress Dowager was nearby.

She looked at Lin Fuying triumphantly and continued to stir up trouble, "Aunt, in my opinion, you should teach her a good lesson once more; otherwise, once she gives birth to the child, will there still be a place for you in Cousin’s eyes?"

Yang Xuan articulated exactly what Yang Shu was worried about.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been so difficult on Chu Nanli initially.

Yang Shu thought that by now, the news of her mistreating Lin Fuying should have almost reached outside the palace.

However, Ye Yunting had not come to the palace.

Does that mean that this time, Lin Fuying was truly despised by Ye Yunting?

Thinking of this, Yang Shu felt much more comfortable.

"Considering you are with child, I will spare you other punishments. Let’s settle for twenty slaps," she said nonchalantly.

Her casual statement immediately changed Lin Fuying’s complexion drastically.

Kneeling in front of all these palace attendants had already brought her great shame; now Yang Shu wanted someone to slap her.

How could she show her face in public after that!

"Concubine Shu, by doing this, are you truly not afraid of Yunting’s brother blaming you?"

Lin Fuying’s sudden sharp words provoked even greater discontent in Yang Shu.

Prior to this, Ye Yunting had defended Lin Fuying several times, which greatly displeased Yang Shu.

"This palace is disciplining you, can’t I even do that?"

Seeing this, Yang Shu felt even more irritated.

Lin Fuying’s words were tantamount to challenging her authority, leaving her with no dignity at all.

She looked coldly at Lin Fuying, "Are you not going to tidy her up for this palace?"

After hesitating for a moment, the palace attendants still had to follow Yang Shu’s commands.

Lest it be said that Lin Fuying was only a concubine, even if she were an imperial consort, they would not dare to risk offending Yang Shu by pitying her.

Lin Fuying had not counted on the Empress Dowager stepping in but started struggling as if putting on a show.

She found a good moment, broke free from the palace attendants, and then crashed directly into the side.

With that move, Lin Fuying knocked over several flower stands, and the porcelain fell to the floor and instantly shattered into pieces.

Taking advantage of this situation, she crushed the blood pack she had hidden on her all along.

"Your Majesty, blood!"

Such a turn of events was obviously something Yang Shu hadn’t anticipated.

She suddenly changed her expression and unconsciously gripped Yang Xuan’s arm next to her.

To know, she had only intended to discipline Lin Fuying and certainly did not wish for any harm to come to Lin Fuying’s child!

Yang Xuan’s face also turned pale.

Although she did not like Lin Fuying’s child either.

But even she wasn’t foolish enough to be unaware that such things should only be done in secret.

If Lin Fuying were to have an accident in the palace, she and Yang Shu would be the first to be implicated!

The Empress Dowager, not far away, naturally saw this scene as well.

Frowning, she initially wanted no part in this matter, but now felt compelled to speak up.

"We were hoping for a few days of peace, yet here you are causing trouble again! What exactly has she done to warrant such public punishment from you?"

"This really troubles our heart!"

As soon as the Empress Dowager’s voice came out, Yang Shu grew even more panicked, wishing she could just pull Yang Xuan down to kneel.

Even so, she did not forget to defend herself, "Empress Dowager, calm your anger, your servant, your servant only wanted to discipline this woman on behalf of Ting. She disrespects her superiors and causes constant turmoil in the War King Residence, your servant just didn’t want her to be too presumptuous..."

"What’s the use of saying all this now?" The Empress Dowager glared at her irritably, "Don’t just stand there, go and summon the Imperial Physician immediately!"

Clearly, the most pressing matter was to save Lin Fuying’s unborn child.

If something happened to the child, questions would naturally be asked later.

The Empress Dowager glanced at Chu Nanli, considering her medical skills, she initially thought of asking her for help.

But keeping in mind Chu Nanli’s pregnancy, she held back from speaking.

The child in Chu Nanli’s womb was equally important.

Yang Shu’s senior palace maid quickly ran to call the Imperial Physician.

Seeing the bloodstains beneath Lin Fuying, the Empress Dowager dared not let anyone move her, but had people carry her to the nearest palace immediately.

For a moment, Chu Nanli and Yang Xuan were the most idle people there.

Yang Xuan, already terrified by the sight of the pool of blood, barely had time to think through the strangeness of it all.

On the other hand, Chu Nanli stared at the glaring red on the ground, feeling increasingly uneasy.

She had clearly seen from a distance that the force used by the palace attendants hadn’t been excessive.

It seemed that Lin Fuying had intentionally crashed into the side.