My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 507 Empress Dowager’s Plan

Chapter 507: Chapter 507 Empress Dowager’s Plan

It was quite natural for Lin Xuanxuan to have such concerns.

After all, even though these novels were popular, they were still considered unsuitable for formal occasions, and many self-proclaimed righteous people looked down on them.

Before this, Lin Xuanxuan had never thought about this aspect, let alone using these novels to sell products.

"Actually, the principle behind it is very simple. In every novel, I had someone specifically describe the heroine’s attire. You could randomly open any book and see the corresponding styles. Wouldn’t that captivate you?" Chu Nanli casually flipped through a novel, pointing out the plot to Lin Xuanxuan.

The young ladies who enjoyed this type of novel would inevitably be filled with interest in the plot.

At that point, all one needed to do was to slightly guide them in the advertisements to shift their attention to the jewelry.

Lin Xuanxuan was just slow to catch on, but now, hearing Chu Nanli explain it, she instantly understood.

"I understand now, so these novels are merely a lure; our aim is still to attract them, right?"

Her eyes brightened, and she immediately thought of other possibilities.

"Could these novels also be used to influence people’s thoughts?"

If that were really the case, then there would be even more opportunities for planning.

Chu Nanli nodded slightly, "Otherwise, why do you think I had Mr. Zhuang help me buy that bookstore back?"

She wasn’t planning to do anything now, but still needed to be conscious of the possibility, just in case.

Although she hoped that this "just-in-case" would never need to be used.

Chu Nanli didn’t plan to sell the jewelry herself but left it all to Zhuang Lin to handle.

Once the jewelry gained fame, she would then reveal the identity of the designer, and by then, Madam Liao would also attract more followers.

What Chu Nanli was doing was not just to earn Silver.

To let the people in the capital know of Liao Yu’s talents and to show the Prime Minister exactly what he had missed out on, that was her and Lin Xuanxuan’s ultimate goal.

Now that the initial promotional activities were mostly done, all that remained was to wait for the Silver to come in.

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Ever since that day when the Emperor had mentioned arranging a marriage for Ye Jiuxiao, the Empress Dowager had been preoccupied with this matter.

She thought it over and over, and still felt that Chu Nanli was not worthy of her youngest son.

And with Lu Xinyue having the entire Lingnan behind her, marrying her to Ye Jiuxiao could also conveniently bring Lingnan’s forces completely under the control of the Imperial Court.

This, in turn, would strengthen the Emperor’s power even more.

With this thought in mind, the Empress Dowager acted swiftly.

She purposefully arranged for Lu Xinyue to join when Ye Jiuxiao came to pay his respects at the palace.

Ye Jiuxiao didn’t know the Empress Dowager’s actions in advance, and was surprised for a moment when he saw Lu Xinyue next to the Empress Dowager.

However, his surprise soon turned to indifference.

If it were the King of Lingnan here, he might still pay attention to his every move.

As for Lu Xinyue, she simply couldn’t pique his interest.

"You probably haven’t met Xinyue yet, have you? I remember when you two met as children!"

The Empress Dowager held Lu Xinyue’s hand, intentionally seating her next to herself, making her intention to matchmake them quite obvious.

Noticing the Empress Dowager’s actions, Ye Jiuxiao’s eyes were full of displeasure, but he did not show it.

He spoke lightly, "What Mother mentions happened so many years ago, I have long forgotten."

"It’s okay if you don’t remember. After all, Xinyue spends her days with me in the palace and is quite bored. She has no friends in the capital; if you have the time, why don’t you accompany her for a walk outside?"

The Empress Dowager continued to speak cheerily, not at all discouraged by Ye Jiuxiao’s attitude.

It doesn’t matter that they are not familiar now.

Lu Xinyue isn’t much younger than Ye Jiuxiao, and she is also so well-behaved and sensible, just as long as the two of them spend more time together, they will eventually develop a friendship.

However, Ye Jiuxiao did not respond to the Empress Dowager’s words for a long time.

The atmosphere inside the hall became stagnant.

Seeing this, Lu Xinyue quickly spoke up, "Is it because you find me too foolish and clumsy, unwilling to have me accompany you in the palace?"

"Being able to stay by your side, Xinyue doesn’t find it boring at all."

She was only thinking of winning the Empress Dowager’s favor, and she didn’t glance towards Ye Jiuxiao at all.

Empress Dowager was naturally amused by her words, her eyebrows raised and her eyes smiling.

"You child, you always know what sweet things to say!"

The Empress Dowager patted her hand, her gaze then shifted to Ye Jiuxiao, and immediately she looked somewhat disappointed.

But she did not show too much urgency.

Previously, she had thought about arranging a marriage for Ye Jiuxiao, but she also feared that pressing him too hard might eventually result in his alienation from her.

Ye Jiuxiao, watching Lu Xinyue trying to please the Empress Dowager and not understanding why she was doing so, ultimately disliked her presence.

Especially since his people had found out that recently, Lu Xinyue had been relentless in her attempts to get close to Chu Nanli.

Her and Lingnan’s scheming was indeed something to be wary of.

"I still have some matters to attend to, so I won’t accompany my mother any longer," he said.

Ye Jiuxiao did not want to stay any longer.

Otherwise, if the Empress Dowager made another request, he would have to find a way to refuse.

"That’s perfect, I was thinking that Xinyue has grown tired of the palace; since you are leaving, you might as well take her back with you," she responded.

"If Lingnan cannot find her later, I will have to hold you accountable!"

With these words, the Empress Dowager clearly did not give Ye Jiuxiao an opportunity to refuse.

Ye Jiuxiao could only comply helplessly.

But from beginning to end, he did not look at Lu Xinyue even once, completely ignoring her.

Only when they had left the Empress Dowager’s palace did Lu Xinyue find the opportunity to speak.

She looked at Ye Jiuxiao with an apologetic face, "Prince, what the Empress Dowager just mentioned is not what Xinyue truly wants."

"In this life, Xinyue only wants to find a man who deeply understands me, to grow old together, not to be trapped in conflicts of power where I have no control over my fate," she declared.

She wore a carefree smile on her face, her attitude sincere and natural.

Anyone seeing this would surely compliment her for her grace.

Lu Xinyue stepped forward and lowered her voice to continue.

"Moreover, I am friends with Nanli and naturally know about your and Nanli’s situation," she explained.

"You can rest assured, Prince, I would never covet what belongs to someone else."

She believed that her straightforward and generous words would surely make Ye Jiuxiao view her in a new light.

But when she finished speaking and looked up at Ye Jiuxiao, she met only a pair of indifferent eyes.

"I will have someone send you back."

He gave Lu Xinyue a cold glance, his chilly gaze making her involuntarily shiver.

"If you dare utter half a word of nonsense in front of my mother, I will not spare you!"