My Aloof Lord Ex-Husband Begs for Remarriage
Chapter 520

Chapter 520: 520

Ye Jiuxiao thinking in such a way was something Chu Nanli had never anticipated.

She had deliberately created distance between them precisely to better contemplate their relationship.

But Ye Jiuxiao’s actions directly rendered her previous efforts futile.

Of course, she was unaware of this, and by the time she found out, it was probably too late to make any changes.

Lin Xuanxuan brought her here and did not hurry to leave.

After she had arranged everything neatly, Lin Xuanxuan finally stopped bustling about and found a place to sit opposite her.

"Do you still remember the rumors from a few days ago? They were about the Goddess of Chu Kingdom."

Lin Xuanxuan suddenly bringing up this topic made Chu Nanli’s brow twitch.

However, Lin Xuanxuan appeared to be making idle conversation and did not notice any change in Chu Nanli’s expression.

"I heard this from my grandfather. He mentioned that Chu Kingdom seems to have already sent a document to His Majesty, and soon the Goddess of Chu Kingdom will be coming to the capital."

"However, this isn’t something the Prince is responsible for, so I assume he hasn’t discussed it with you."

Chu Nanli unconsciously shifted her gaze, "But I heard that the Goddess of Chu Kingdom is intimately tied to the fate of Chu Kingdom and cannot easily leave, right?"

This was not just hearsay but information left in the memories of the original host.

However, the facts and the rumors naturally differed.

These rumors were in fact largely spread by the original host’s family to protect her.

The affection of the original host’s family for her was indeed immensely precious.

"Perhaps it is only the emissaries of Chu Kingdom who are coming to visit," Chu Nanli continued with her guess, "but as the rumors spread, they morphed into this."

She had already contacted her original family. They only said they would send someone to check on her and decide what to do next.

But Chu Nanli could understand, after all, her original family held important positions in Chu Kingdom and could not leave easily.

Moreover, she was not prepared to face her original family directly.

"That makes sense, but it’s a pity. I was hoping to see what the Goddess of Chu Kingdom looks like. According to rumors, the Goddess is as beautiful as a celestial being, but who knows if that is true," Lin Xuanxuan said, then couldn’t help but glance at Chu Nanli again.

She felt that the beauty of the Goddess of Chu Kingdom might just be an empty reputation since very few outsiders had ever seen the Goddess’s appearance.

Yet, the Chu Nanli in front of her was the most beautiful person she had ever seen in her life.

"Actually, I..."

Chu Nanli coughed lightly, intending to reveal some information to Lin Xuanxuan first.

She wanted to prevent Lin Xuanxuan from being the last to know when the truth really spread.

But just as she began to speak, a little one in the nearby cradle started to make noise again.

Hearing the noise, Lin Xuanxuan behaved more anxiously than her, quickly standing and walking over.

Seeing this, the words Chu Nanli had on the tip of her tongue suddenly seemed hard to express.

Lin Xuanxuan continued to stay with her and the child until the sun began to set before she left.

Neither of them had paid any attention to the rumors outside, and naturally, they did not know that a significant commotion had stirred again outside.

The person sent by Lu Xinyue only dared to watch from afar outside the Regent Prince Residence, and thus was unclear whether Chu Nanli had been driven away or had left voluntarily.

However, Chu Nanli being now absent from the Regent Prince Residence was naturally a great thing for her.

She watched Ye Jiuxiao climb out of the carriage, her eyes glowing with increased eagerness.

Without needing a maid’s assistance, she alighted from the carriage and eagerly followed beside Ye Jiuxiao.

The temple the Empress Dowager had ordered them to visit was within the capital.

Since today was not a special day, the incense burning in the temple was not particularly strong, and there were not many people coming to offer incense.

Ye Jiuxiao had already ascended the staircase in front of the temple’s grand hall, clearly without any intention of waiting for her.

"Prince, please wait. The Empress Dowager said that there are many rules to offering scriptures, and if you disregard these, I’m afraid it will offend the Bodhisattva."

Lu Xinyue intended to show her closeness to him in front of others, hurried forward, and even tried to grasp his sleeve.

No sooner had she moved than Ye Jiuxiao, as if having eyes on his back, directly avoided her outstretched hand.

Not only that, but he also stopped, turned his head, and looked coldly at her.

"Since you insist on bringing misery upon yourself, then this Prince will grant you your wish!"

Lu Xinyue had not yet grasped the meaning of his words when she felt pain in her knee and subsequently her entire body uncontrollably toppled backward.

She had already ascended over a dozen steps; if she were to fall from this height, perhaps her face would be ruined!

In panic, Lu Xinyue reached out to Ye Jiuxiao, hoping he would catch her.

Compared to the impending pain, Ye Jiuxiao’s eyes, filled with chill, instilled even greater fear in her.

"Commandery Princess!"

The maids attending to Lu Xinyue were a step too late; by the time they reacted, she had already heavily fallen to the ground.

Her look of agony did not even cause Ye Jiuxiao to pause for a second.

"Given this mishap, I presume there is no need to offer the scriptures anymore."

He did not even arrange for someone to check on Lu Xinyue’s situation and left the place straightaway.

"Commandery Princess! Commandery Princess, are you alright?"

Lu Xinyue’s face was twisted in pain, yet it was unclear where she was hurt, and the attendants did not dare to move her carelessly.

The gazes of passersby on Lu Xinyue intertwined embarrassment and agony within her, amplifying her resentment towards Ye Jiuxiao.

How could Ye Jiuxiao do this!

She even suspected that he had intended to take her life just now!

"What are you standing there for, go fetch a doctor quickly!"

"If something has happened to my leg, once I return, I will make sure my father deals with you all!"

Feeling unfairly treated, Lu Xinyue could only vent her anger on the maids.

Not daring to offend Lu Xinyue, they hastily carried her to the carriage.

Only when out of sight of others did Lu Xinyue show her ruthfulness, glaring fiercely at the maid by her side.

"Did you all clearly see what happened just now?"

Her personal maid timidly spoke, "This servant saw it, just now the Regent King, it was clear he intentionally..."

Just the act of not reaching out to help was enough to attract public censure.

Moreover, Ye Jiuxiao’s silent departure from the scene would stand in their favor even if it reached the Empress Dowager.

"Don’t you dare say that!"

Lu Xinyue clenched her fists tightly, and after a moment, once she had calmed down slightly, she continued.

"When the time comes, we will say I accidentally fell down, and the Prince was too far to catch me in time, understand?"

She was well aware that she could indeed claim that Ye Jiuxiao intentionally caused her fall.

She could even recklessly talk about everything she saw today.

However, that would certainly displease the Empress Dowager.

Then all her efforts during these days would be in vain!