My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 475: Apply Eye Medicine

Chapter 475: Chapter 475: Apply Eye Medicine

It was precisely because of this explanation that many believed that Chu Nanli had already perished in the fire.

What Ye Jiuxiao needed to do now was to prove directly that the two bodies were merely servants and that Chu Nanli had escaped right when the fire started.

However, due to her impending childbirth, she had chosen to temporarily hide from the public eye.

Whether or not the outsiders believed it, Ye Jiuxiao had declared it so, and they could only choose to believe him.

Out of self-interest, Ye Jiuxiao deliberately omitted the matter of helping Chu Nanli find a new residence outside.

But in reality, Chu Nanli didn’t care much about it.

She and Ye Jiuxiao had already cleared the air; there were no other female masters in the Regent Prince Residence, so her presence there was entirely appropriate.

Moreover, staying at the Regent Prince Residence would avoid many unnecessary troubles.

Know that Ye Yunting was not yet ready to give up on her.

In fact, just as Chu Nanli had guessed, since she was taken away, Ye Yunting in the War King Residence had been plotting every day on how to take her back.

"Damn it, how could my royal uncle have acted so swiftly that day!"

His icy gaze fell on Ye Yi, and if Ye Yi had been slightly more faint-hearted, he would have shown his fear by now.

Ye Yunting had been too crazed these past two days.

After Chu Nanli was taken away that day, he arrived just a step too late and ordered all the servants in that residence to be killed, then had the place burned down.

Those subordinates who were aware of this matter were also disposed of by him, except for Ye Yi, who had always been by his side.

These past few days, those working under Ye Yunting truly feared for their lives, worried they might inadvertently do something wrong and be killed by Ye Yunting instantly.

"Tell me, has anyone under my command, seeing that my power was waning, approached my royal uncle to ally with him?"

"Otherwise, how could my flawless plan be detected by my royal uncle?"

Facing Ye Yunting’s fury, Ye Yi had to steeled himself to speak, "Those who work under the Prince are certainly intelligent, and the Regent King is always understated in court, let alone making contacts with court officials."

Of course, the civil and military officials knew well that the Emperor still had several princes, and unless these princes died suddenly and without reason, the throne would not possibly fall to Ye Jiuxiao.

Furthermore, Ye Jiuxiao had displayed no ambition over the years and had become akin to a mascot in the court.

Under these circumstances, how could Ye Yunting’s men possibly switch over to Ye Jiuxiao?

If they really sided with Ye Jiuxiao, they would have no "future" and would be hated by Ye Yunting; no intelligent person would make such a move.

Ye Yunting was naturally aware of this, but it didn’t stop him from venting his anger on those beneath him.

Who would think that the day Chu Nanli was rescued, he was precisely tied up by his own faction’s issues?

If it had not been for that, he surely would have moved Chu Nanli before Ye Jiuxiao could.

"Why was my plan detected by him so quickly!"

"It was so close, just a little bit!"

Although Ye Yunting had never intended to hide Chu Nanli for a lifetime.

According to his previous plans, by now, he should have won over Chu Nanli to reconsider her feelings.

All thanks to Ye Jiuxiao!

He had even heard now that Ye Jiuxiao dared to bring her openly back to the Regent Prince Residence.

Wasn’t Ye Jiuxiao openly challenging him?

"I really want to see how he plans to end this!"

You should know, now the two of them have absolutely no connection.

Chu Nanli staying in the Regent Prince Residence is entirely against etiquette.

However, as a junior, Ye Yunting naturally couldn’t take the initiative to meddle in the affairs of his elders, he simply found a way to pass this news onto the Emperor.

The Emperor had been worried about not finding any leverage against Ye Jiuxiao, and upon hearing this news, he was overjoyed beyond expectation.

He deliberately chose the time when the concubines were paying their respects to the Empress Dowager to visit the Empress Dowager Palace.

Concerned about Ye Jiuxiao, the Empress Dowager had not rested well for several days consecutively.

Now, facing the concubines, her complexion was not very good.

Upon seeing the Emperor, it didn’t improve much.

"The Emperor has come."

The Empress Dowager glanced at the Emperor indifferently, then ordered someone to provide a seat for him.

Just before the Emperor came over, the Empress Dowager had been discussing the marriages of the Princes with some age-appropriate concubines.

Seeing the Emperor arrive now, she could not help but ask for his opinion.

"Emperor, the Crown Prince has not yet taken a wife. I think it’s better to start the draft to select the Crown Princess Consort first and then consider the remaining Princes."

The Empress Dowager had initially been of the mindset that ’Grandchildren will have their own blessings’ regarding these Princes’ marriages.

But after experiencing the incident with Ye Yunting, she still felt that as an elder, she should help consider things more for her grandsons.

"What Mother says is very true, if so, then let the servants start preparing."

The Emperor didn’t care much about the draft.

After all, he would simply order it, and naturally, the Palace Attendants would handle the rest.

He had come today for another matter.

"However, Mother should not only pay attention to my sons but also keep an eye on the younger brother’s side."

"I have heard that recently a guest has stayed in the Prince’s residence, and as the Prince has not yet married, I am just worried that such willfulness may further harm his reputation."

On the surface, the Emperor appeared to show concern for Ye Jiuxiao, but in fact, many of the rumors about Ye Jiuxiao in the capital over the years had been spread by his orders.

To ruin Ye Jiuxiao’s reputation, he truly spared no effort.

Shortly after bringing Chu Nanli back, Ye Jiuxiao had someone enter the Palace to inform the Empress Dowager of this matter.

Therefore, the Empress Dowager was already aware that Chu Nanli was currently staying temporarily at the Regent Prince Residence.

Out of guilt towards Ye Jiuxiao, she did not say much about this matter.

Who would have thought that the Emperor would directly bring it up in front of so many concubines?

The Empress Dowager furrowed her brow and then spoke, "I have long been aware of this matter. Xiaoxiao has also told me, this is just a temporary solution."

Because of that child’s issue, the Empress Dowager actually did not want to agree to this marriage.

But seeing Ye Jiuxiao’s condition, she knew her opposition wouldn’t be effective and felt it better to simply facilitate her younger son’s wishes.

Seeing that he hadn’t achieved his goal, the Emperor was still somewhat reluctant, intending to say a few more things.

He never truly believed that Ye Jiuxiao had no ambitions for the throne.

Instead of waiting for Ye Jiuxiao to reveal his ambitions, it would be better for him to act first, and keep Ye Jiuxiao down in the dust.