Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Forcing Her to Kneel and Apologize Chapter 41: Chapter 41: Forcing Her to Kneel and Apologize Chu Nanli had just finished breakfast and was satisfyingly patting her stomach when she heard a sharp, accusatory voice.
“Did you bully Yingying again yesterday?!”
The voice arrived before the person did.
The servants in the courtyard were trembling and kneeling all over the ground.
Chu Nanli’s good mood was thoroughly spoiled.
When she looked up, a shadow fell in front of her.
The man’s tall figure stepped into the main hall, his presence oppressive. The wind caused by his robes as he walked carried a chill.
Chu Nanli did not get up but looked up at him and said, “If the Prince is referring to Concubine Lin deliberately wearing the clothes chosen by this palace to show off here, then indeed, I did scold her.”
“You dare admit it?!”
Chu Nanli said, “Under such circumstances, wouldn’t anyone feel displeased? Has the Prince never heard of the saying, ‘The instigator is despicable’?”
Ye Yunting’s face looked even more unpleasant.
“All you speak are vulgar words, is this your upbringing?”
Chu Nanli found it very uncomfortable to keep looking up, so she stood up.
Even with the height difference, it was still much better than looking up at Ye Yunting.
“Yet the Prince starts by questioning me, refusing to listen to a single word about the facts I’ve stated; is that right?”
Ye Yunting sneered, “With your mouth full of lies, how can I believe you? Moreover, I know very well what kind of person Yingying is. I won’t allow you to turn things around here!”
Chu Nanli laughed in frustration but knew that although she wanted the servants in the courtyard to testify for her, they dared not confront Ye Yunting.
Just then, Ye Yunting looked towards the courtyard, glanced at the servants, and upon recalling what Lin Fuying had said about the mistreatment, his look darkened and he said, “From now on, you all will serve in Yingying’s courtyard.”
Chu Nanli’s gaze slightly dimmed.
As expected, Lin Fuying complained about every detail.
The servants in the courtyard were stunned and knelt there trembling, none daring to speak first.
What they had tried hard to achieve yesterday had so easily come to fruition today; by all logic, they should be happy. However, having sensed that Concubine Lin was not as kind as rumored, they were reluctant to go.
After all, the other party had pretended to faint yesterday just to avoid having them serve her; they had to be watchful about whether their master would harm them even if they were eager to serve like dogs.
The atmosphere in the courtyard grew tense.
Chu Nanli was somewhat surprised.
These people actually weren’t grateful?
“Are you not willing?”
Ye Yunting sensed something was off and his expression turned sour.
The servants trembled, “We will follow the Prince’s orders.”
“Hmph!”
Ye Yunting flicked his sleeve, his expression inscrutable.
Chu Nanli indeed kept things well hidden! In such a short time, she had won over the servants who had been maltreated. If he did not teach her a lesson now, she might overturn the heavens in the future.
In his War God Residence, he could not afford to have such an unrestrained Princess Consort!
Thinking this, Ye Yunting said coldly, “Since you are willing to stay here, then stay here.”
Upon hearing this, the servants actually felt some joy.
Ye Yunting withdrew his gaze, turned towards Chu Nanli, and said coldly, “Do you realize your mistake from yesterday?”
Chu Nanli calmly said, “I have already made it very clear to the Prince, yesterday it was Concubine Lin who provoked first, showing no respect for my position as the Princess Consort. It was only then that I retorted.”
“Nothing but sophistry!”
Running out of patience, Ye Yunting shouted, “Kneel down!”
The servants in the courtyard were startled and glanced towards the direction of the room.
Chu Nanli frowned and held back her displeasure, “May I ask the Prince, why must I kneel?”
“To admit your mistake!”
Chu Nanli was about to laugh in anger, “What fault have I committed?”
Ye Yunting stared at her with a dark gaze, “Unrepentant! I will not indulge you!”
With that, he harshly grabbed Chu Nanli’s arm.
Chu Nanli didn’t dodge, and he forcefully pulled her by the shoulder from behind the table.
Her shoulder hurt, and before she could speak, a strong force pushed down on her shoulder, forcing her knees to bend.
“Bang,”
Chu Nanli felt as if her knees were about to shatter, the pain turning her complexion pale instantly.
The incident happened so suddenly, she hadn’t had the chance to take out the invisible cushion from her space, and this kneeling was firm and real.