My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 519 Chu Nanli’s Thoughts

Chapter 519: Chapter 519 Chu Nanli’s Thoughts

Even though her demeanor was sufficiently humble, Ye Jiuxiao still didn’t spare her a glance.

"The chasm between the Prince and Nanli is so vast, it’s only natural for her to feel insecure..."

"Clamor!"

Lu Xinyue had wanted to badmouth Chu Nanli some more, but to her surprise, Ye Jiuxiao’s attitude was even colder than before.

And even more forbidding.

Lu Xinyue didn’t look for the reason within herself, but rather was certain that there must be some problem between the two of them.

The Empress Dowager had been paying close attention to them, and seeing Ye Jiuxiao’s cold expression, she couldn’t help but interject to smooth things over.

"I think the plays performed by the troupe today were quite good, especially the one that just finished—a story of scholars and beauties, truly touching."

She shifted her gaze to Ye Jiuxiao and continued, "Don’t you think?"

"Mother may have forgotten, your son has never been fond of such things."

Ye Jiuxiao’s response was noncommittal, continuing to be as direct as always.

And indeed, he had previously shown no interest in matters of love.

If it hadn’t been for meeting Chu Nanli, he might still be as indifferent to love as he had always been.

To be solitary for life, perhaps that was the ending he was headed for.

Lu Xinyue noticed the awkwardness of the atmosphere and hurriedly spoke up to smooth things over: "The Prince is a man who has fought on the battlefield, with his heart filled with concerns for his nation, naturally he wouldn’t be entangled by such frivolous love affairs."

"But her Majesty the Empress Dowager is simply sharing her joy with the Prince."

"Xinyue really has a way with words!"

The slight displeasure in the Empress Dowager’s heart didn’t dissipate entirely due to Lu Xinyue’s words.

But her mood had indeed improved quite a bit from before.

"You, to be called to accompany me and to do so unwillingly, could it be that you find me old and tedious to talk to?"

When the Empress Dowager said this, her face still bore a smile, not showing any sign of anger.

It was more like she was joking.

Ye Jiuxiao’s reply, however, could not afford to be casual: "How could Mother say such a thing? You know very well, your son has never liked such bustling occasions, especially today."

How could he find peace with someone incessantly chattering by his side?

"That is indeed my fault. You are busy with many affairs on regular days, and when you finally have some leisure, I shouldn’t have kept you confined to the palace."

"Here’s what we’ll do: I have ordered scriptures to be copied, and I want you to offer them before the Buddha."

The Empress Dowager intended to create an opportunity for Lu Xinyue, and of course, she wouldn’t forget about Lu Xinyue at such a time.

"Let Xinyue accompany you. She’s meticulous; she surely won’t make any mistakes."

"Mother..."

Ye Jiuxiao was about to refuse, but the Empress Dowager had made up her mind to have him and Lu Xinyue spend time alone, naturally, she wouldn’t let him refuse easily.

"The grandmaster has said, these scriptures can protect my health and well-being; surely you don’t wish for your Mother to suffer illnesses in her old age?"

"Your son didn’t mean that."

Ye Jiuxiao found it truly difficult to deal with such aggressive persistence.

After all, if it were anyone else speaking such words, he could simply scoff at them.

But the person in front of him, after all, was the one who gave him life.

"Since Mother wishes for your son to go, then your son shall obey."

As for Lu Xinyue beside him, he of course intended to disregard her from beginning to end.

The play on the stage was not yet over, but Ye Jiuxiao had already left the scene directly.

The Regent King always acted on whim, and such sudden departure was beyond reproach by anyone.

After all, even the Empress Dowager had said nothing, so what right did anyone else have to comment?

Lu Xinyue indeed wanted to follow Ye Jiuxiao’s steps closely, but no sooner had she left the Empress Dowager’s sight than she was stopped by Ye Jiuxiao’s guards.

"Commandery Princess, please stop. You should know the Prince’s intentions."

"But just now, the Empress Dowager also said that, regarding the details of scripture offerings, I still have words for the Prince."

Minding that those in front of her were guards from Ye Jiuxiao’s side, Lu Xinyue still restrained her temper, patiently continuing to speak.

"If you block me and prevent me from seeing the Prince, and should you delay the affairs of Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, can you bear that responsibility?"

Regardless of what Lu Xinyue said, the guards remained unyielding, not willing to give way, and she could only watch helplessly as Ye Jiuxiao got into the carriage.

Even so, Lu Xinyue did not speak lightly of giving up and ordered someone to follow directly.

It was only after she boarded the carriage that she heard her personal maidservant speak up beside her.

"Commandery Princess, the servant you sent earlier has reported that Chu Nanli, it seems, was driven out of the Prince Residence by the Prince!"

"What did you say?"

Lu Xinyue excitedly grabbed the maidservant’s hand, eager to find out the truth for herself right then.

She indeed had people keeping a watch on Chu Nanli, but with strict rules inside the Regent Prince Residence, her people could only inquire from a distance about Chu Nanli’s movements.

Even though Chu Nanli was sufficiently low-key, it did not prevent others from taking an active interest in her affairs.

She pondered and spoke, "Could it be that she and the Prince have completely fallen out?"

At the same time, Ye Jiuxiao was also aware of this news.

His expression was even uglier than what Lu Xinyue had imagined.

"Why did you not stop her?"

The subordinate questioned inwardly lamented. Who would have known that the Prince had previously ordered that they treat Miss Chu with the same respect as they would treat the Prince himself?

Even though Chu Nanli took many possessions with her when leaving the Prince Residence, they still did not dare to question her.

They simply thought those things were meant to be taken to the shop.

"Prince, before Miss Chu left the Residence, she also left a letter for you. I have brought it as well," said the subordinate.

Ye Jiuxiao took the letter and read through it almost in a glance, his brows finally relaxing a little.

As it turned out, Chu Nanli had not grown tired of him.

It appeared she merely felt more at ease living outside.

The unspoken reasons that Chu Nanli did not have the chance to clarify in person had all been guessed by Ye Jiuxiao.

This was something Chu Nanli had not anticipated.

Her sudden departure indeed involved factors of not knowing how to face Ye Jiuxiao, but more so, it was to consider the future.

Seeing Ye Jiuxiao remain silent, the guard braved another attempt at conversation.

"Then, Your Highness, shall I go and bring Miss Chu back?"

"When did I ever ask you to do such a thing?"

Ye Jiuxiao certainly felt a hint of disappointment that Chu Nanli had moved out without informing him, but his emotions were not something he would ever show in front of Chu Nanli, let alone send someone to bring her back to the Prince Residence.

After pondering for a moment, he finally spoke, "Go and see if the households on either side are willing to vacate their homes. No matter the price, I want them."

Even though the place where Chu Nanli was now living was not far from the Regent Prince Residence, Ye Jiuxiao still could not rest easy.

It would be better to move there proactively.