My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 513 Conspiracy of Two

Chapter 513: Chapter 513 Conspiracy of Two

"Has Mother Concubine asked Brother Yunting about this?"

Lin Fuying naturally would not directly refuse but instead first brought up Ye Yunting as an excuse.

Given Ye Yunting’s current infatuation with Chu Nanli, he surely would not agree with what Concubine Yang Shu was planning.

Perhaps Lin Fuying wouldn’t even need to act, and Concubine Yang Shu’s wishful thinking would come to nothing.

Yet, Concubine Yang Shu seemed to be more urgent than she had anticipated.

"I am his birth mother, and I am naturally doing this for his own good, how could I possibly harm him?"

"Even if Yun’er knew, he would only be grateful for my painstaking efforts, how could he possibly disagree?"

While Concubine Yang Shu spoke with apparent conviction, she had, in reality, no confidence in her heart.

But she believed that if she could win over the Lingnan King, Ye Yunting would certainly not refuse.

"You just need to do as I say, and if you refuse to agree, I naturally have ways to make you unable to stay in the War King Residence!"

"And don’t even think about threatening me!"

Having spent so many years in the deep palace, how could she possibly fail to deal with Lin Fuying, a young girl?

The last time she was caught off guard was because it was too sudden, this time she was certain she could handle Lin Fuying.

"If Mother Concubine wants my help, surely I must be given some benefit, right?"

Since there was no servant by her side, Lin Fuying did not care if her true intentions were exposed to others.

She spoke leisurely, "Mother Concubine should know that what I have always wanted is the position of War King’s wife."

"On what grounds do you..."

"Is Mother Concubine trying to say I’m unworthy? But I’m already a Concubine, and that position was originally meant for me by Brother Yunting!"

She had schemed for so many years, conforming to Ye Yunting’s preferences at every turn.

Now the position of War King’s wife had become her obsession.

"If Mother Concubine wants me to curry favor with Princess Changping, it’s not impossible. Even more, I can help create opportunities for the Commandery Princess to firmly tie herself to the War King Residence. How does that sound to Mother Concubine?"

Lin Fuying’s agreeable demeanor took Concubine Yang Shu by surprise.

But Concubine Yang Shu quickly realized that Lin Fuying must have other motives.

Her gaze grew heavy as she looked at Lin Fuying, "What do you want?"

"I only want Mother Concubine to promise that once the deed is done, you will help me become the War King’s wife."

Lin Fuying spoke calmly and decisively, as if she was certain that Concubine Yang Shu would agree.

In fact, Concubine Yang Shu was already persuaded.

Yet she still had reservations in her heart.

"Do you think I’m a fool? After all the trouble I’ve gone through to bring Lingnan’s power under Yun’er’s command, now you want me to help you against Lu Xinyue?"

As Lu Xinyue was the legitimate daughter of the Lingnan King, she would inevitably have to be promised the position of War King’s wife to win over the Lingnan King.

How easy would it be to topple Lu Xinyue afterward?

Moreover, Concubine Yang Shu did not wish for Lin Fuying to become the War King’s wife.

She preferred a daughter-in-law who could be easily dominated and controlled.

"But has Mother Concubine not considered, if the Lingnan King truly supports Brother Yunting, then when Brother Yunting ascends to that position, won’t the heir born have half Lingnan blood?"

"If that truly happens and boosts the Lingnan King’s influence, wouldn’t it bring trouble to Brother Yunting?"

What Lin Fuying said was indeed something Concubine Yang Shu had not considered.

She was only focused on increasing her son’s power, without thinking of the potential consequences that such actions might bring.

"On this point, my mother and my goals should be the same."

At least, both of them hoped that the one to ascend to that position in the end would be Ye Yunting.

"But how can I be sure that you won’t harbor the same delusions?"

Concubine Yang Shu always felt that if she agreed to Lin Fuying’s terms, Lin Fuying would definitely try to climb higher sooner or later.

It might even influence her control over her own son.

Ambition, Lin Fuying naturally had some.

But she didn’t have the family background like Lu Xinyue, so even if she wanted to support her future son’s claim to the throne, she lacked the means to do so.

"But now, other than me, you can’t find anyone else fit for this, can you?"

"Besides, I’m of similar age to Lu Xinyue, which makes things much easier for you than they would be for me."

Lin Fuying was well aware that both the Empress Dowager and the Emperor were keeping a close eye on the King of Lingnan. If Concubine Yang Shu could personally court Lu Xinyue, she wouldn’t have allowed her to enter the palace.

Therefore, Lin Fuying was now fearless.

Concubine Yang Shu took a deep breath to prevent herself from losing control due to Lin Fuying’s attitude.

"Fine, I can agree to your terms, but if you fail to achieve the goal, don’t blame me for being unkind!"

Truth be told, even if Concubine Yang Shu hadn’t mentioned it, Lin Fuying also wanted to find an opportunity to get close to Lu Xinyue.

She wanted not only to help Ye Yunting secure the King of Lingnan’s power but also to understand why Lu Xinyue wanted to foster good relations with Chu Nanli.

If she could, like before, take away all the people close to Chu Nanli, that would be even better.

After leaving the palace of Concubine Yang Shu, Lin Fuying intended to leave the palace directly, but unexpectedly, on her way out, she happened to bump into the Crown Prince.

Upon seeing her, the Crown Prince voluntarily stopped his steps, his face showing an exceedingly warm smile.

"Did you enter the palace to pay respects to Concubine Yang Shu?"

Lin Fuying spoke softly and weakly, "My mother is somewhat unwell, so I visited the palace on behalf of the War King to fulfill my filial duty."

She reverted from the shrewd and calculating manner she had before Concubine Yang Shu to the gentle and frail image she cultivated in the past.

"Concubine Yang Shu is ill? I ought to pay a visit, but unfortunately, I have to go to the Empress Dowager’s palace today, so the timing is unfortunate."

The Crown Prince’s smile remained unchanged in its curvature, making it unclear whether it was genuine or feigned.

"Why are there so few attendants with you? I’ll send someone with you back home."

Counting the last time, it was already the second private encounter between Lin Fuying and the Crown Prince.

Lin Fuying could keenly sense the Crown Prince’s interest in her.

But she couldn’t yet discern whether the Crown Prince’s interest was that of a man to a woman or purely for the sake of power.

As a result, she dared not act rashly.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince has many matters to attend to, Fuying wouldn’t dare to trouble you."

She declined the Crown Prince’s offer, yet did not speak too harshly to prevent causing any discomfort.

"I have to thank you for the last time, but as it’s getting dark today, Fuying will take her leave first."

She bowed to the Crown Prince and quickly turned around, appearing to be utterly indifferent to his attention.

After she left, the Crown Prince looked deeply at her receding figure before heading towards the Empress’s palace.

Compared to the Crown Prince’s gentleness, Ye Yunting’s attitude towards Lin Fuying at the moment was extremely harsh.

Seeing Lin Fuying return from outside, his expression darkened instantly.

"Did I not make myself clear that without my permission, you are not to go anywhere?"