My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 516: Why Didn’t You Come Over First?

Chapter 516: Chapter 516: Why Didn’t You Come Over First?

Chu Nanli’s sudden appearance shocked Lu Xinyue so much that she could hardly control her own expression.

She had clearly instructed the maids to stop Chu Nanli and to wait until she finished speaking with the Prince before allowing her to cause a scene.

How had Chu Nanli come over now?

Actually, it was not the fault of the attendants who served her.

With Ye Jiuxiao’s men around, who would dare to disrespect Chu Nanli?

Though Lu Xinyue did not hear everything Chu Nanli said, she did catch the last few sentences.

It must be said, Lu Xinyue’s idea, if applied to someone else, might well have succeeded.

Just as Lu Xinyue had considered, by agreeing, there would be no loss, and it would reduce a lot of trouble.

However, she had really misjudged Ye Jiuxiao.

And she had misjudged her as well.

"Nanli, you, you must not misunderstand, the Prince and I did not intend to talk about this behind your back,"

Lu Xinyue quickly thought of a strategy, pretending to be caught with a secret and feigning composure as she began to explain to Chu Nanli.

By doing this, she intended to cause a misunderstanding in Chu Nanli.

After all, Chu Nanli must have seen her alone with Ye Jiuxiao here.

As a woman, witnessing this scene, how could she not have any knots in her heart?

Moreover, with the vast difference in status between Chu Nanli and Ye Jiuxiao, she must feel completely insecure.

Perhaps she had even been secretly heartbroken when no one knew.

"I discussed these matters with the Prince entirely for your sake, you really must not get angry, okay?"

Contrary to Lu Xinyue’s expectations, Chu Nanli showed not only no signs of anger but was even quite indifferent.

Chu Nanli looked at her with a smiling face, "I know, I understand everything, you must be doing this for my sake, right?"

Her statement really left Lu Xinyue unsure how to respond.

The look of gratitude on Chu Nanli’s face, what did it mean?

She did not believe that Chu Nanli truly did not mind at all.

It was nothing more than a pretense.

"It’s good that you understand, I was worried that you would misunderstand me," Lu Xinyue had no other choice but to keep up the charade and lie, "However, about what I said just now, I hope you and the Prince will consider it. Always being in the Regent Prince Residence without any clear status, I’m afraid the rumors outside will only get more intense."

At the mention of being without clear status, Ye Jiuxiao’s eyes suddenly turned icy.

However, he had already come to Chu Nanli’s side when she arrived.

Chu Nanli was not ready to break with Lu Xinyue and naturally did not want to expose her plot so soon.

She noticed the change in Ye Jiuxiao, quietly tugged at his sleeve, and then responded to Lu Xinyue.

"That is exactly why I don’t want you to do this."

She pretended not to see the frustration in Lu Xinyue’s eyes and continued along with her narrative.

"You also told me before, your greatest wish is mutual affection, there are so many eligible young men in the capital, how could I obstruct your good matrimonial prospects?"

In her words, Chu Nanli seemed to be considerate of Lu Xinyue, but it only made her feel more suffocated.

She wanted Chu Nanli to make a scene, not act as if nothing had happened!

Lu Xinyue’s smile became somewhat stiff, "But, I also don’t want to see the two of you, who clearly have affection for each other, being forced apart because of societal prejudices."

"There are already enough talented scholars and beautiful women in stories who meet tragic ends, I don’t want my friend to go through such hardship,"

She spoke with such conviction, almost convincing herself.

To her words, Chu Nanli merely responded with a smile, revealing no flaws.

"Nanli, I truly regard you as a friend and sincerely wish for you and the Regent King to become a devoted couple, but..."

"I understand what you’re trying to say," Chu Nanli quickly interjected before she could continue, "but I believe the Prince won’t let me down, right?"

"Of course not,"

As soon as Chu Nanli’s words ended, Ye Jiuxiao joined in agreement without delay.

Their tone resonated with an understanding that lacked intimate gestures, yet somehow, it felt even more heart-wrenching to Lu Xinyue.

Lu Xinyue’s act was becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.

"So you see, there’s no need to be overly concerned for me. I acknowledge your sentiments, but I don’t want you making sacrifices for my sake,"

With just a few sentences, Chu Nanli rendered Lu Xinyue speechless.

And Lu Xinyue had no way to retort.

After all, she had begun by claiming to speak for the benefit of Chu Nanli, which was why she made those remarks in the first place.

If she attempted to counter Chu Nanli now, wouldn’t that be slapping her own face?

Now Lu Xinyue’s smile was somewhat forced, "That is very good."

In her heart, she harbored doubts, but Chu Nanli’s forthright demeanor left her utterly unconvinced of any deception.

Perhaps Chu Nanli trusted her so much that she didn’t take her words to heart?

In any case, Lu Xinyue refused to admit the possibility that Chu Nanli could be so fearless and unabashed because she was highly valued by Ye Jiuxiao, to the extent of not fearing any competition.

If she were to admit this possibility, wouldn’t it mean that all her previous clandestine disparagement of Chu Nanli was now a joke?

"I have other guests to attend to, so I won’t linger here any longer. If you find it too noisy outside, feel free to rest here for a while; I’ll come back and keep you company later,"

Staying any longer would make Lu Xinyue feel like a joke herself.

Seeing this, Chu Nanli didn’t continue with the act either.

She had come today to see just what Lu Xinyue was up to.

She had to admit, Lu Xinyue really would stop at nothing to achieve her aims.

She had no intention of staying longer, and neither did Ye Jiuxiao.

No sooner had they entered the carriage than Ye Jiuxiao dropped his cold exterior for strangers and looked at her somewhat plaintively.

"Why didn’t you come over immediately just now?"

Having spotted the Hidden Guard, he naturally guessed that Chu Nanli had definitely seen him and Lu Xinyue there much earlier.

"I was held up, wasn’t I?" Chu Nanli said, fidgeting with her fingers and softening her tone, thinking of how to appease him, "Besides, she couldn’t possibly do anything to you in public."

Ye Jiuxiao could not help but pinch her cheek in exasperation, "So, you just let her talk nonsense to me?"

There she was, hearing everything Lu Xinyue said, and yet she had no reaction whatsoever.

"Not really, I was just curious to see what she was going to say,"

Chu Nanli extended her hand to curl around his other hand, a hint of appeasement in her gesture.

To be honest, she had deliberately chosen that moment to appear.

If she had made her presence known earlier, wouldn’t she have missed hearing Lu Xinyue’s words?