My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 463: Entering the Palace to Complain

Chapter 463: Chapter 463: Entering the Palace to Complain

Yanyan’s plans were unknown to Chu Nanli.

She didn’t feel that Yanyan was dragging her down. Since Ye Yunting had made so many preparations to take her away, he certainly wouldn’t just give up.

She comforted Yanyan for a few more phrases and then began to ponder over plans for escape.

When Ye Jiuxiao left the War King Residence, he didn’t just let matters rest, but instead had someone spread the news that Chu Nanli was not dead.

Even in the capital, he extensively searched, not hiding his close relationship with Chu Nanli at all.

Even those who didn’t know their relationship, upon seeing Ye Jiuxiao’s actions, couldn’t help but speculate in their hearts.

Having received these messages, Ye Yunting’s expression became even more unsightly.

"Has Ye Jiuxiao gone mad?"

Ye Yunting had not left the War King Residence for two days, staying in his study dealing with issues in frustration.

Several of his power bases were inexplicably targeted, and no information about the mastermind behind these actions could be found.

Even though no mastermind was found, Ye Yunting knew clearly that it must have been ordered by Ye Jiuxiao.

He simply didn’t want him to have an easy time!

Despite having lost many subordinates, Ye Yunting still had not come to his senses, instead he acted even more arrogantly in front of Ye Jiuxiao.

Confident in the concealment of his hiding places, he had even considered provoking Ye Jiuxiao directly.

"Damn it, isn’t he afraid of the Emperor’s aversion by making such a big fuss?"

After receiving the report from Ye Yi, Ye Yunting’s annoyance intensified suddenly.

"Ye Yi, prepare the carriage for me. I am going to the palace to pay my respects to the Emperor and Empress Dowager!"

Indeed, he couldn’t do much to Ye Jiuxiao at face value!

But he didn’t believe the Empress Dowager would allow him to continue this madness!

When Ye Yunting entered the palace, it so happened that the Emperor was there paying his respects to the Empress Dowager.

He respectfully saluted the Empress Dowager, then began to exaggerate his narrative.

"Empress Grandmother, have you heard any news outside the palace recently?"

The courtyard where Chu Nanli was staying had caught fire under mysterious circumstances, a significant event indeed known to the Empress Dowager.

Regarding Chu Nanli’s "departure," the Empress Dowager naturally felt regret.

However, as the nation’s Empress Dowager, she couldn’t show this regret openly, nor could she openly do much about it.

To her, Chu Nanli was but a younger descendant who had once saved her and was competent.

Moreover, after the divorce incident, the Empress Dowager’s impression of Chu Nanli had declined sharply.

"What news? Is it about that girl Nanli?"

Upon hearing Ye Yunting bring up Chu Nanli, the Emperor’s expression immediately darkened.

Through the divorce issue, he had already seen his son’s emotional impulsiveness.

Now hearing him mention a "deceased" again, the Emperor was extremely displeased.

In the presence of the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, Ye Yunting had to act a bit more distressed.

He was silent for a moment before speaking, "Yes, Empress Grandmother, but that has passed, and I do not wish to bother you and my father with such ominous matters."

"What I want to talk about is something else."

Ye Yunting pretended to look worried and recounted everything Ye Jiuxiao had done in the capital these past few days.

"I am just worried that if this continues, it will tarnish the War King’s reputation. I am even more concerned that he might persist in his delusion."

He appeared to be profoundly sensible, and anyone observing him would think he was speaking out of concern for Ye Jiuxiao.

But in fact, he was exaggerating the situation to make the Empress Dowager realize the severity of the matter.

As expected, after Ye Yunting spoke thus, the worry on the Empress Dowager’s face deepened.

She furrowed her brows and spoke, "Did Xiaoxiao really do so much?"

"The fire was raging fiercely, and under those circumstances, the chance of survival was one in ten thousand."

"Grandson is worried, if Uncle Emperor continues this mad rampage, I’m afraid that..."

"Foolish!"

Seeing the Empress Dowager’s face growing increasingly grim, the Emperor interrupted Ye Yunting directly.

He spoke with feigned severity, "Mother Empress, for my imperial brother to act this way, he truly does not understand the gravity of his actions."

Though the Emperor said this, he felt immensely relieved at heart.

The more foolish acts Ye Jiuxiao committed, the less of a threat he posed.

He wished Ye Jiuxiao would continue in his folly.

"Who would say otherwise?"

In front of Ye Yunting, the Empress Dowager actually did not want to say too much.

But Ye Yunting had entered the palace today to file a grievance, and naturally, he would not hold his tongue.

"Imperial Grandmother, grandson truly is immensely worried, and that is why I have come to inform Father Emperor and you. Just a few days ago, the Uncle Emperor led a raid into the War King Residence, which gave grandson quite a fright."

Ye Yunting sighed, as if truly frightened by Ye Jiuxiao’s current demeanor.

"No matter how Uncle Emperor tries to trouble grandson, it won’t bring the dead back to life."

"Did he really do that?"

If previously the Empress Dowager held some regrets regarding Chu Nanli’s "departure", she now harbored many grievances.

The Empress Dowager was already considering the unmarried Noble Ladies of the capital.

In her view, perhaps forcefully giving Ye Jiuxiao a wife could help him move past this pain.

Ye Yunting, knowing when to stop, made his excuses and departed the palace after saying all he intended.

Leaving only the Empress Dowager and the Emperor within the great hall in silent opposition.

"Summon Xiaoxiao to the palace; I have words to speak with him,"

The Empress Dowager rubbed her forehead and looked towards the Emperor at her side.

"Emperor, go attend to the state affairs first."

"Mother Empress, with the imperial brother like this, I am also very worried. Let me stay, and together we can persuade the imperial brother,"

The Emperor’s tone was full of concern for Ye Jiuxiao.

His acting was so superior that the Empress Dowager did not sense anything inappropriate.

Before receiving the summon from the Empress Dowager, Ye Jiuxiao had already prepared himself.

Having caused such a stir in the capital these past days, he had no intention of keeping it from anyone.

He already had a plan for how to address the Empress Dowager’s queries.

However, that Ye Yunting was the one to bring this matter before the Empress Dowager was indeed unexpected.

"He isn’t too incompetent, at least he dares to enter the palace,"

If Ye Yunting failed to do even this under his provocation, he would only despise him more.

Yet to Ye Jiuxiao, Ye Yunting still couldn’t measure up to a rival.

Shortly, Ye Jiuxiao arrived at the Empress Dowager Palace.

Seeing the Emperor by the Empress Dowager’s side, the chill in his eyes deepened, though his face carried a bit more of a smile.

"How coincidental it is today, imperial brother also comes to greet the Mother Empress?"

"I came here today not just for a greeting," the Emperor continued with a smile, "As your elder brother, I have a few words to say, although they may be unpleasant, I must discuss them with you."