My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 492: Meeting with the Liao Family

Chapter 492: Chapter 492: Meeting with the Liao Family

"Sometimes, I’m really afraid that this child, having seen too many fine things, will not be easy to coax in the future," she said.

This child had been born not long ago yet had already received countless gifts.

Sometimes, the child’s own mother felt a pang of jealousy.

"Your maternal grandparents and uncles have naturally prepared welcome gifts for you, too. You’ve helped me so much; my family has always remembered that!"

What Lin Xuanxuan said was actually not an exaggeration.

Ever since the Liao Family learned how Chu Nanli had helped, they were endlessly grateful to her.

It was no exaggeration to say that Chu Nanli was now regarded as their savior.

Had Chu Nanli not investigated and uncovered the truth behind what happened, the Liao Family might still not know that the child Liao Yu lost years ago was actually the victim of a plot.

And over the years, because Liao Yu had only Lin Xuanxuan as a child, they unavoidably needed to grow closer to Prime Minister Lin both openly and covertly to ensure that the Liao Family would have someone to depend on in the future to look after the mother and daughter.

But to their surprise, Prime Minister Lin’s affection had been inclined towards Lin Fuying and her daughter from the start.

"Just come with me, my grandmother said that if I can’t bring you back today, then I should not bother returning either,"

Lin Xuanxuan purposely put on a pitiful look, but her eyes still twinkled with a sly joy.

Of course, even if she couldn’t bring Chu Nanli back, the Liao Family certainly wouldn’t treat her too harshly.

But perhaps, the Liao Family would prepare generous gifts and take the initiative to come and meet her.

"Dear Nanli, you wouldn’t just watch me get kicked out, right?"

"Will you come back with me, please?"

After she had put it that way, what reason did Chu Nanli have to refuse?

She had no choice but to bring the child with her and accompany Lin Xuanxuan to the Liao Residence.

Ye Jiuxiao originally wanted to come along, but who could deny that he was still a prince?

His rash visit to the Liao Residence would only lead to much speculation.

"The prince is too worried about you,"

Once on the carriage, Lin Xuanxuan still felt apprehensive about Ye Jiuxiao’s warning gaze.

All she wanted was to bring Chu Nanli for a visit to the Liao Residence; why did it seem in Ye Jiuxiao’s eyes as if she had become something absolutely unforgivable?

"He’s just trying to scare you," Chu Nanli said, smiling and shaking her head, "We’ve known each other for so long, how can you still be so afraid of him?"

"I don’t want to be either, haven’t you heard those rumors about the prince? I’m actually getting off easy. I’ve heard that a few years ago, someone’s legs went weak just from meeting the prince for the first time!"

In the capital, there were equally numerous rumors about Ye Jiuxiao.

But none of them were ever favorable.

If it had been half a year ago, Lin Xuanxuan could never have imagined that she would come to know the regent king, a figure from the rumors who was feared by all.

Not only did she know him, but now she dared to take away his beloved right in front of him.

How could this not be considered significant progress?

The distance between the Liao Residence and the Regent Prince Residence was not very far; it took only about the time it takes to burn a stick of incense for the carriage to reach its destination.

Although the Liao siblings had both grown up and married, the Liao family had not separated; they lived together noisily in one large household, which was more intimate than other families in the capital.

Liao Yu and Lin Xuanxuan, after moving back, lived in the courtyard where Liao Yu had lived before her marriage.

Since her wedding, that courtyard had been carefully preserved by Liao’s grandfather and his wife and had not been repurposed.

The decorations within the Liao family’s courtyard also matched the common perception of those of a scholarly family.

As they walked toward the central hall, Lin Xuanxuan never stopped introducing things to her.

"You see those orchids over there, they were all planted by my maternal grandfather. He had few other hobbies, just enjoying tending to flowers and plants. Because of this, my grandmother often nagged at him."

Liao’s patriarch was always a refined person who paid extra attention to these flowers and plants.

However, that did not mean he had no achievements in his official career.

In his youth, his position in the court was no less than that of the current Prime Minister Lin.

It was only because of his old age that he chose to retire bravely.

Prime Minister Lin’s current high position could not have been achieved without the support from the Liao Family in the beginning.

Soon, Chu Nanli followed Lin Xuanxuan and met the Liao Family members.

"So you are Nanli, truly as Xuanxuan described, full of smart and beautiful virtues. If this girl could be half as good as you, I’d rest easy," he said.

Lady Liao, kind and benevolent, could not help but take Chu Nanli’s hand and look at her with a beaming smile as soon as she saw her.

"You must have been troubled by this girl these days, right?" she asked.

"Grandmother!"

Lin Xuanxuan was a bit embarrassed and coquettishly hugged the old lady’s arm on the other side.

"At first, I did trouble Nanli a lot, but over these recent days, I have learned quite a bit and can help out now!"

"Nanli, would you say so?"

Chu Nanli smiled and nodded, "Indeed, now all matters at the Infant Care Hall can’t do without you."

"You see, I told you so!"

Lin Xuanxuan’s playful words made the Liao family burst into laughter.

With such a lively atmosphere established beforehand, Chu Nanli’s interactions with the Liao family became even more harmonious.

Of course, the Liao family members were very easy to get along with.

After speaking a few words with Chu Nanli, the Liao family members quickly turned their attention to Taosu.

Chu Nanli was genuinely surprised that her child had the potential to be the family’s darling.

The attention of the other Liao family members was all on Taosu, only Liao Yu gave her a slight nod, as if he had something to discuss privately with her.

Soon, Chu Nanli followed Liao Yu to an outdoor pavilion.

"Lady Liao asked me to come out here, do you have something you want to tell me?" asked Chu Nanli.

Chu Nanli and Liao Yu stood face to face, and her heart couldn’t help but be captured by his calm demeanor.

The disappointments over the years at the Prime Minister Residence had not turned Liao Yu into a resentful woman; after leaving the Prime Minister Residence, she stepped out of self-pity and was now rejuvenated.

"I just want to personally thank you. If it weren’t for you, I really wouldn’t have known that Xuanxuan had such a hard time at the Prime Minister Residence over the years."

After all, Lin Xuanxuan was always sensible in front of her own mother.

Even if she was put down by Lin Fuying, she still preferred to solve it on her own rather than complain to her mother.

All these years, Liao Yu had clearly fallen into a misunderstanding, always feeling that as long as she secured her position as the wife of the Prime Minister, she could protect her daughter.

Little did she realize, what she had been insisting on might not be what her daughter wanted.

"Lady, you are too kind," Chu Nanli laughed and shook her head, "It is precisely because of Lady’s perseverance over the years that Xuanxuan has developed such an excellent disposition, isn’t it?"