My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 426

Chapter 426: 426

"But if I want to investigate the events of that year, my father, he will definitely not agree," said Lin Xuanxuan, unable to help but sigh when thinking about the Prime Minister’s attitude.

"Had he not been completely deceived back then, it might have been okay. If I bring it up now, he will definitely think I’m trying to sow discord."

The Prime Minister by now had been totally bewitched by Lady Li.

Not to mention, Lady Li was carrying his child.

"If you truly wish to investigate, I can help you," said Chu Nanli, who did not want to meddle in the affairs of the Prime Minister Residence, but felt she needed to take great care given that it concerned Lin Xuanxuan.

"Nanli, how can you be so kind!" Lin Xuanxuan’s eyes shone, wanting to throw herself into Chu Nanli’s arms in a hug but considering her condition, she merely hugged her arm and smiled cheekily, "If I were a man, I would definitely marry you!"

Chu Nanli shook her head with a smile, "You say that, but now I dare not continue to help you."

"If you don’t help me, then I’ll just keep clinging on here. When that time comes, let’s see what you’ll do!"

After ending that heavy topic, the two of them reverted to their usual banter and laughter.

Meanwhile, at this very moment, the palace was anything but peaceful.

Princess Consort Yang Shu only found out several days later that Yang Xuan had been sent out of the capital.

If it weren’t for the Yang Family sending a letter to notify that they had arranged a marriage for Yang Xuan, she might have been kept in the dark!

Upon learning of this, Princess Consort Yang Shu immediately summoned Ye Yunting to the palace.

Ye Yunting was well aware of what Princess Consort Yang Shu wanted to discuss with him.

Reluctantly, he still had to enter the palace.

Whenever Ye Yunting visited in the past, Princess Consort Yang Shu would always welcome him with a smile.

But today, upon seeing Ye Yunting, her expression turned even uglier.

With no choice, Ye Yunting began, "Mother Consort..."

"Stop, do you even remember that I am your Mother Consort?" Princess Consort Yang Shu looked at him coldly, realizing she was increasingly unable to see through her own son.

"Since you know, then why did you not consult with me on such a significant matter?"

Princess Consort Yang Shu’s sudden reproach gave Ye Yunting a headache.

He already had a myriad of matters at hand, and being summoned to the palace by Princess Consort Yang Shu only added to his irritability.

"Is Mother Consort referring to my cousin’s matter?" Ye Yunting massaged his temples, continuing to speak with a hint of impatience.

"I do not think it’s such a big deal," he said.

"And for the time being, I do not intend on welcoming a new War King Consort."

"How presumptuous!" Princess Consort Yang Shu, seeing his attitude, felt even more enraged.

The real cause of her anger, in fact, was Ye Yunting’s demeanor.

Today he dared to send Yang Xuan back without a word; tomorrow, he might directly defy her orders!

"Your son has always respected you, Mother Consort, and dares not be presumptuous," said Ye Yunting, his face no more pleasant than Princess Consort Yang Shu’s.

He looked at her sternly, "Your son thinks that the Emperor would not wish for Mother Consort to intervene too much in his son’s marriage affairs, right?"

"You dare use your father the Emperor to pressure me?" Princess Consort Yang Shu barely caught her breath, thankful that a palace maid was attentive enough to bring her some tea in time.

"Do you not know that everything I do, I do for you?" she said.

"Without the support of the Yang Family, your life in the court would only be ever more difficult!"

Years in the palace had long since nurtured her ambition.

If her son is so capable, why shouldn’t he fight for that position?

"Your cousin and you have known each other since childhood. Her becoming the War King’s Princess Consort is a joyous union of family. This palace fails to understand why you are unwilling?"

Princess Consort Yang Shu looked at Ye Yunting with frustration, like a mother completely immersed in making plans for her son.

Yang Xuan’s temperament was indeed domineering.

This was something Princess Consort Yang Shu was well aware of.

But what of it?

Once Ye Yunting became Emperor, what kind of woman couldn’t he have?

"Could it be that Lin Fuying said something to you?"

The only person Princess Consort Yang Shu could think of was Lin Fuying.

After all, Chu Nanli had already left the War King Residence; it couldn’t possibly be her, right?

It must be that wretched Lin Fuying!

"This palace tells you, this palace will never agree to her becoming the War King’s Princess Consort!"

Her hysterical appearance now did have quite a few similarities to Yang Xuan.

Ye Yunting suppressed his anger and said, "Then who does Mother think is suitable for the position of the War King’s Princess Consort? Yang Xuan?"

"Is Mother aware of what the Yang Family has done in secret over these years?"

People of the Yang Family took advantage of his title as the War King to throw their weight around outside. If not for his help in suppressing these matters, they would have likely been exposed to Father Emperor long ago!

At that time, where would the Yang Family’s present glory be?

Hearing Ye Yunting mention the Yang Family’s actions, Princess Consort Yang Shu’s face also showed a flicker of unease.

She was not ignorant of these matters but dismissed them as insignificant.

It wasn’t only the Yang Family that had these dark secrets.

Besides, even if the Yang Family were at fault, they were her own relatives, sharing the same blood.

Should the Yang Family fall, could she and her son benefit from it?

"So what if I know, what if I don’t? The Yang Family has dedicated themselves to serving you for so many years. Do you plan to ignore and disregard them now?"

"If you do not let your cousin become the Princess Consort, what if they start harboring ulterior motives? What then?"

Princess Consort Yang Shu believed that she did everything for Ye Yunting’s sake.

Yet, Ye Yunting was unappreciative and did not recognize her affection!

Ye Yunting became even more irritable. "Does Mother think that if the son marries a girl from the Yang Family, the Yang Family won’t harbor ulterior motives?"

Even towards his two maternal uncles, Ye Yunting had never fully trusted them.

Power was all too tempting.

Even if one day he truly ascended to that position with the Yang Family’s support,

The first thing he would do after his ascension would definitely be to weaken the Yang Family’s influence, ensuring they did not outshine their master.

"What are you saying? Those are your maternal grandfather and uncles! Do you think they would harm you?"

Princess Consort Yang Shu was furious, unable to comprehend why he would think this way.

"Without the Yang Family, what will you use to contend with the Crown Prince!"

As she uttered these words, the atmosphere in the hall instantly became tense.

Her words effectively denied all the effort Ye Yunting had made over the years.

Ye Yunting was particularly sensitive to such matters.

He spoke with a darkened face, "Mother, the achievements I carry have been accumulated through my own efforts!"

"Father Emperor should also not wish for the Prince to become too entangled with court officials."

"Your Father Emperor, he..."

Princess Consort Yang Shu initially wanted to say that the Emperor was getting old now and the Princes had grown up.

But such matters must never be spoken of within the confines of the palace.