Ye Jiuxiao’s phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and he let out a cold laugh.
"When it involves the dignity of the royal family, it’s no longer a private matter."
He turned his head towards Lin Xuanxuan and said indifferently, "You tell me, what just happened."
Despite his aloof tone, Lin Xuanxuan felt an overwhelming pressure.
The man before her was too powerful, evoking a sense of awe from the very depths of her heart.
She recounted the events exactly as they had happened.
Of course, from her point of view, the fault was entirely Ye Yunting’s.
After listening to the entire story, a layer of frost seemed to coat Ye Jiuxiao’s handsome face.
He raised his eyes, his gaze cold and murderous, as he looked towards Ye Yunting.
"So, you resorted to violence against the official wife in public just to take revenge for a concubine?"
"Ye Yunting, you’ve truly brought shame upon the face of the royal family!"
Accused without reason, Ye Yunting looked quite uncomfortable.
"It wasn’t because of Lin Fuying."
Due to Ye Jiuxiao’s presence, he offered an explanation.
However, it seemed that no one in the audience believed him, all wearing faces of doubt.
Ye Yunting looked somewhat ugly.
It had really been Chu Nanli who had intentionally provoked him, causing him to eat that spicy dish and consequently knock over the bowl.
Why didn’t anyone believe him?
He hadn’t intended to injure Chu Nanli.
"It wasn’t intentional."
Ye Yunting rarely offered another explanation.
Yet, his explanation lacked persuasiveness, and still no one believed him.
Even Chu Nanli let out a scoff.
"You say it wasn’t intentional, well I wasn’t ’intentional’ either!"
If you’re going to defend your lover, just admit it outright, how dare you do it yet not own up!
"Chu Nanli!" Ye Yunting grit his teeth.
"Enough."
Ye Jiuxiao spoke lightly.
"Since both parties claim it was unintentional, let’s consider it even."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunting irritably tugged at his lip.
Ye Jiuxiao had already spoken, and he couldn’t retort.
After all, Ye Jiuxiao was an elder Ye Yunting had respected and adored since childhood.
"Nanli, come with me." Ye Jiuxiao saw the red marks on her hand and said.
Chu Nanli nodded and followed him out.
Ye Yunting also wanted to follow, but Lin Fuying held him back.
"Prince, let Yingying first tend to your wounds."
Ye Yunting looked at the wet patch on his front, which wasn’t very painful, but the searing heat was sticky and uncomfortable on his body.
"Hmm." He nodded.
The corridor was still bustling, with a constant stream of people.
Ye Jiuxiao walked briskly ahead while Chu Nanli struggled to keep up, narrowly avoiding several bumping into her.
Ye Jiuxiao found an empty room, pushed the door open, and entered.
Chu Nanli followed him inside.
"Close the door." Ye Jiuxiao said quietly, his tone possibly indicating anger?
Chu Nanli, puzzled, gently shut the door nonetheless.
The next second, Chu Nanli’s hand was lifted by a larger hand from below.
Ye Jiuxiao’s eyes were full of tenderness.
Her delicate skin had been scalded, which must be terribly painful.
"Does it still hurt?"
Chu Nanli, not understanding why Ye Jiuxiao suddenly wasn’t angry anymore, just blankly shook her head.
Ye Jiuxiao took out a bottle of healing balm, applying it gently on Chu Nanli’s fair and delicate arm.
"Hiss—hurts."
When the wound touched the medicine, Chu Nanli instinctively wanted to pull her hand back, but Ye Jiuxiao held it steady.
"It will stop hurting in a bit."
"Be good, I’ll be gentler, just bear with it a little longer," his voice coaxed, his movements softening even more.
When Chu Nanli caught his tender gaze, her heart skipped a half-beat.
Ye Jiuxiao, fearing Chu Nanli would suffer, quickly finished applying the medicine. seaʀᴄh thё NovelZone.fun website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
After a while, the wound indeed stopped hurting.
"Thank you." Chu Nanli said softly.
"Don’t mention it. Next time, don’t fight alone, ok?" Ye Jiuxiao spoke gently.
"Mm." Chu Nanli nodded.
Today, she really couldn’t hold herself back, especially that last splash on Ye Yunting.
If Ye Jiuxiao hadn’t shown up in time, there’s no telling how that jerk Ye Yunting would have retaliated and tormented her.
She wasn’t afraid of anything, but now there was a child in her belly.
"I won’t be so impulsive next time." Chu Nanli said.
"It was impulsive." Ye Jiuxiao said seriously.
"Facing the War God who has killed countless enemies on your own, do you know how dangerous that is?"
Chu Nanli lowered her head, about to admit her fault, when she heard him say earnestly,
"So, next time you fight, don’t do it alone, call me."
Chu Nanli looked shocked.
She looked up at Ye Jiuxiao and saw he was completely serious.
"Are you, are you serious?"
"Of course." Ye Jiuxiao nodded.
Chu Nanli’s mood instantly improved.
She winked at Ye Jiuxiao, smiling, "You said it."
"Besides, I’m not that weak; I splashed a whole bowl of soup on Ye Yunting today!"
Though it was risky, it felt great!
"Mm, next time he bullies you, keep splashing, I’ll take the blame!" Ye Jiuxiao looked indulgently at her and said with a light smile.
Chu Nanli felt somewhat incredulous.
"Ye Yunting is your own nephew."
"I support justice, not relatives." Ye Jiuxiao said lightly, his lips curving up slightly.
Chu Nanli’s eyes lit up.
She really hadn’t misjudged him!
...
About fifteen minutes later, Chu Nanli’s wound almost completely stopped hurting.
"The show at Bright Moon Building is about to start; let’s go watch it." Chu Nanli said.
She also liked watching the beautiful ladies perform, just as she had in her previous life.
It’s just that in this life she’d had no time to watch.
"Mm." Ye Jiuxiao nodded.
Chu Nanli gently pushed the door open, and Ye Jiuxiao followed behind her.
There was a specially designed viewing spot on the second floor, overlooking the stage on the first floor.
Chu Nanli sat in the front row, Ye Jiuxiao beside her.
The customs of Daxia Kingdom were relatively open.
Acquainted men and women sitting together publicly was not considered improper.
With this action, Ye Jiuxiao was letting everyone know that Chu Nanli was his person.
With him as her backer, anyone who wanted to bully Chu Nanli in the future would have to think twice.
Today, Chu Nanli’s hot pot restaurant was celebrating its opening, and many business leaders had come to join the buzz.
Seeing Ye Jiuxiao sitting next to Chu Nanli, they immediately showed more respect for her!
"The Princess Consort must have exceptional qualities to have Jiuxiao’s support!"
’Jiuxiao’ was Ye Jiuxiao’s nickname in business circles; he didn’t use his royal title when he started in business but adopted the civilian moniker ’Jiuxiao.’
So now, business leaders rarely call him War King, preferring ’Jiuxiao.’
"The Princess Consort is so young yet has invented such delicious food, she must be extraordinary."
"Yes, it’s her first day of business, and it’s this successful; the Princess Consort really has a knack for business..."
Lin Fuying, having just applied medicine on Ye Yunting, pulled him out of the room, and what they saw was this scene.
Chu Nanli and Ye Jiuxiao sitting side by side, a handsome couple, a perfect match.
Those waiting downstairs to watch the performance also sat in rows, whispering among themselves, all praising Chu Nanli!
Lin Fuying was dying of jealousy.
Why was Chu Nanli getting all the attention today!