My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 467: Childbirth Crisis

Chapter 467: Chapter 467: Childbirth Crisis

"Issue the order, starting today, reduce the treatment in the Concubine Courtyard by another thirty percent!"

Even after venting his frustrations with Lin Fuying earlier, Ye Yunting’s heart was still not at ease.

Whenever he felt uncomfortable, Lin Fuying naturally could not expect to have it easy either.

Indeed, now Lin Fuying, aside from holding the title of a concubine, lived a life even worse than the lowest servants in the Prince Residence.

Now, she had no one to speak up for her.

The Prime Minister did care for his daughter, but alas, he was merely a court official and didn’t have the power to reach into the War King Residence.

He knew that Lin Fuying had been confined by Ye Yunting, but he did not know the extent of the misery she suffered in the War King Residence.

After all, to maintain the War King Residence’s face, Ye Yunting would not allow anyone to widely publicize what Lin Fuying had done, nor let anyone know that it was due to Lin Fuying’s instigation that he separated from his Princess Consort.

Thus, even after the news of Lin Fuying being confined again had spread, outsiders still thought it very routine, and she hadn’t completely fallen out of favor.

These matters, of course, would not reach Chu Nanli.

Her main worries currently were how to escape and the current situation of Ye Jiuxiao.

She was even more worried that Ye Jiuxiao, because of his concern for her whereabouts, might fall into traps laid by Ye Yunting.

Originally, she thought that after last time, Ye Yunting would wait some more days before seeking her out again.

But unexpectedly, the man returned the very next day.

"Nanli, when I returned yesterday, I learned hearsay from outside the palace that the Imperial Grandmother had sent another batch of records to the Imperial Uncle Residence, filled with information about noble ladies of the capital. Seeing the Imperial Uncle’s demeanor this time, it seems he intends to accept them all."

To smear Ye Jiuxiao, Ye Yunting always spared no effort.

Even though what he said now was all fabricated, Ye Yunting still spoke convincingly, as if he had seen it all with his own eyes.

Chu Nanli didn’t believe a word he said.

She coldly gazed at Ye Yunting, "You pay attention to such things daily, those unaware would think you harbor some ulterior motives for the Regent King!"

His appearance at this moment was indeed despicable.

If he could use his resentment towards Ye Jiuxiao to strive to better himself, then perhaps he might have garnered some respect.

Unfortunately, he had no such intention, only harbored dark thoughts, and resorted to increasingly vile means.

"I do all this for your sake. Do you think the Imperial Uncle could sit where he is today without any cunning strategies at all?"

Ye Yunting’s face bore a look of earnest persuasion, as if he had never been self-interested.

"I just haven’t sunk as deep as you, and yet to realize what kind of person the Imperial Uncle truly is."

"Instead of saying these things, you might as well reflect on yourself."

"Remember, it was the War King who said he wanted to marry me, and I traveled thousands of miles to fulfill that promise. You were the one who didn’t cherish it, and now you come demanding what?"

In Chu Nanli’s eyes, the original young woman had been far too naive and foolish from the beginning.

Because of a single word from Ye Yunting, she had bravely left her family for the first time to seek her beloved.

But who knew, Ye Yunting never cherished her.

During her time here with nothing else to do, Chu Nanli had no choice but to recall all the essential memories of the original host.

This naturally included the reason why the original young woman had left her home.

Regrettably, the foolish young girl had never taken the initiative to discuss their past with Ye Yunting, only hoping that he would remember on his own.

But how could a heartless man like Ye Yunting possibly care about past promises?

"I never made such a promise..."

Ye Yunting remembered clearly, he had never made such a promise to any woman from his childhood till his adulthood.

Then who was the man who made that promise to Chu Nanli?

Ye Yunting’s thoughts had never spun as quickly as they were at that moment.

He even began to feel anxious.

If Chu Nanli had indeed mistaken someone else for him, would she be even less likely to forgive him after learning the truth?

No, he absolutely wouldn’t allow such a thing to happen!

Ye Yunting had now made up his mind, he absolutely could not let Chu Nanli know the truth.

"Let the past be the past. From now on, I will treat you even better. Isn’t that enough?"

Chu Nanli really wanted to contradict his presumptuous words, but the severe pain in her abdomen soon distracted her from these concerns.

She furrowed her brows, feeling a warm sensation spreading.

Her water had broken!

Chu Nanli had prepared for countless possibilities before this, but she hadn’t expected the child to choose this moment to be born!

It was truly a troublesome child.

Chu Nanli, enduring the contractions, spoke out, "I’m going into labor!"

"What?"

Ye Yunting’s face suddenly changed, but he quickly regained his composure and ordered Ye Yi, who was guarding the door, "Go and fetch the midwife I had arranged for!"

Before bringing Chu Nanli here, he had naturally arranged everything for her delivery.

The midwife had been selected from the medical facility he owned, but to avoid drawing attention, he hadn’t had her come over yet.

He hadn’t expected Chu Nanli to go into labor so suddenly, now he could only have Ye Yi fetch her temporarily.

Ye Yunting didn’t care about Chu Nanli’s reluctance, he simply scooped her up in his arms and rushed into the inner room.

As for his touch, Chu Nanli found it utterly repulsive.

But she also knew, at this moment, that the child was the most important, hence she did not struggle or resist.

"Yanyan, arrange for someone to boil more hot water, and prepare some strong alcohol, sprinkle it inside and outside the room..."

Because Ye Yunting was present, Chu Nanli couldn’t reveal too much about the space, so she used this method to minimize the risk of infection.

Although Yanyan was initially panicked by the sudden situation, she quickly calmed down, no longer shedding tears as before.

After instructing Yanyan, Chu Nanli then turned to Ye Yunting, "You aren’t planning to stay and watch me give birth, are you?"

"I’m just worried about you..."

"Your presence would only make my delivery more difficult, Ye Yunting. If you aren’t afraid of ending up with a double tragedy, by all means stay!"

Initially unwilling, Ye Yunting, seeing the pain-stricken, pale expression on Chu Nanli’s face, decided not to persist.

Moreover, there indeed was no reason for a man to stay in the birthing room.

After Ye Yunting left, Chu Nanli finally breathed a sigh of relief and quietly took out the Fetal Protection Pill she had carried with her, and swallowed it.