The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 113: Luring the Tiger Away from the Mountain

Chapter 113: Luring the Tiger Away from the Mountain

Jiang He’s body stiffened, his face still displaying a look of astonishment.

Instinctively, he wanted to escape, but not only were there Qian Family guards outside, he couldn’t even break through Nanli’s barrier.

Nanli used a immobilization talisman, freezing Jiang He in place.

Jiang He couldn’t move, his fear intensifying.

Just moments ago, he had been fantasizing about Nanli, but now he realized she was a formidable opponent.

He dared not entertain any thoughts.

He cried out, "Miss, someone gave me this love spell, saying that if I used it, Miss Qian would have no choice but to marry me. I was foolish and fell under its spell."

"You came here today because someone pressured you?" Nanli asked, her voice icy.

"Yes, that person said that since the Qian Family was taking so long to respond, I should tell Miss Qian that she had been cursed, in order to expedite the marriage."

Unable to bear the shattering of his dreams, he still held onto a glimmer of hope as he asked, "Can this curse... can it really be lifted?"

Nanli gave him a disdainful look.

"That person was just taking advantage of you. They had no intention of helping you fulfill your dreams or marry Ruolan. Don’t even think about it in your next life."

She ordered the guards to restrain Jiang He.

Before removing the curse, she couldn’t let any harm come to him.

Chu Shuo approached from behind.

"Little Sister, was that person afraid you wouldn’t know about Ruolan being cursed, so they sent Jiang He to tell you?"

Nanli nodded. "They know I have some medical skills, so they must have a method to lift the curse."

"And why is that?" Qian Family’s head was a bit confused.

"Isn’t this all just a waste of time?"

"Lifting the curse takes at least five or six days. It aims to delay my return to Luoyang City," Nanli quickly understood the person’s intentions.

At this moment, Chu Shuo and Qian Family’s head were even more puzzled.

Why would they want Nanli to stay in Luoyang City for a few more days?

Chu Shuo suddenly realized, "Is this to delay your return to the capital? Could something be happening there?"

"It’s highly possible," Nanli replied.

Qian Family’s head was someone who prioritized the bigger picture and suggested, "In that case, why don’t you teach the doctor how to use the needles and then return to the capital?"

"Forcing out the love spell with needles requires great skill, it’s not easy to learn," Nanli said calmly.

"It won’t hurt to delay my return to Luoyang City for a few more days."

Qian Family’s head felt somewhat embarrassed, afraid of interfering with Nanli’s important matters.

Chu Shuo reassured, "Uncle, you don’t need to worry. If Sixth Sister decides to stay, she must have a plan."

He believed in his Sixth Sister!

After hearing this, Qian Family’s head finally felt a bit relieved.

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In the imperial Jing City.

The political atmosphere remained stagnant after the confinement of the eldest prince. The reason was simple: despite reaching the age of fifteen, Second Crown Prince Ye Chengbo was not granted the opportunity to participate in court discussions by Emperor Muwu.

Ye Chengbo, who controlled the Forbidden Army and the Black Armor Guard, had gained the love and support of the people, especially after joining forces with Miss Chu to vanquish evil spirits in Luoyang City.

However, his repeated attempts to visit Ye Siheng were met with rejection.

Observing this situation, the ministers naturally maintained a cautious distance from Ye Chengbo, waiting to see how things would unfold before taking sides.

The occasion of Emperor Muwu’s birthday celebration was fast approaching.

Previously, after Emperor Muwu narrowly escaped death, some officials proposed a grand celebration to dispel any lingering malevolent energy and ensure the emperor’s well-being in the coming year.

Emperor Muwu initially hesitated to indulge in extravagant festivities, but when it was discovered that Beauty Yang was pregnant, he joyfully promoted her to the position of Lady of Bright Deportment of Yang and allowed the palace staff to organize a lavish banquet.

On the day of the celebration, officials of the third rank and above attended with their families.

The only source of Emperor Muwu’s discontent was that Lady Nanli was still in Luoyang.

Nevertheless, he instructed Empress Xie to rearrange the seating arrangement, moving the position of the Marquis of Anyang forward to showcase his favor towards the Chu family.

Meanwhile, Ye Siheng retained his position to the lower right of Emperor Muwu.

As he made his appearance, all eyes were drawn to Ye Siheng.

With his graceful and tall figure, he wore a fine black silk robe adorned with intricate silver embroidery on the collar and cuffs, complementing the white jade crown atop his hair.

His extraordinary handsomeness defied description, leaving the young ladies in awe, yet none dared to approach.

It had been some time since a foolish girl had attempted to strike up a conversation with Ye Siheng, only to face his disapproving frown.

Although he did not punish the girl directly, her father and brothers were subsequently demoted, and she vanished from the political scene.

Thus, the ministers fervently reminded their wives and daughters that while Ye Siheng was indeed attractive and held immense power, he was not someone they should provoke.

They were warned not to entertain any ideas.

The women heeded the advice of their husbands and fathers, but when they saw that Ye Siheng had a slight disability in his legs, they thought they might have a chance.

Little did they expect the appearance of Miss Chu, who possessed extraordinary abilities and had cured the Ninth Prince’s leg ailment.

Although they felt a tinge of jealousy, they also acknowledged her exceptional skills. Alas, they lacked the ability to exorcise spirits and vanquish demons.

Soon, Emperor Muwu, Empress Xie, and Lady of Bright Deportment of Yang arrived.

Due to Yang’s pregnancy, she was granted the privilege of sitting on the left side of the emperor.

After the officials paid their respects, Empress Xie and Lady of Bright Deportment of Yang offered their birthday wishes to Emperor Muwu.

Ye Siheng, who was always reserved in speech, said, "May Your Majesty be blessed with the longevity of the Eastern Sea and the stability of the Southern Mountains. May the prosperity of the nation endure forever."

Next in line was Ye Chengbo .

He had prepared carefully crafted words to congratulate Emperor Muwu.

After delivering his speech, Emperor Muwu expressed his satisfaction and continued, "Bo’er, you have come of age at fifteen. It is time for you to establish your own residence outside the palace."

Ye Chengbo’s heart skipped a beat.

According to tradition, when a prince established his own residence, it signified his adulthood and eligibility to participate in court discussions.

He had been eagerly anticipating this moment.

However, Emperor Muwu unexpectedly added, "We believe that the daughter of the Lord of Ying, possesses both inner and outer beauty that matches well with you. Today, We bestow upon you both the gift of marriage."

Ye Chengbo’s head shot up in surprise.

The expressions of the courtiers varied as they exchanged glances.

It was evident that the Lord of Ying had long been aware of this arrangement, as he appeared with his daughter, Lady Zhang Ninger, to express their gratitude.

Lord Ye Chengbo remained frozen, his face devoid of color, as he stood there.

Observing his son’s failure to kneel and express gratitude, Emperor Muwu’s expression darkened.

Ye Siheng spoke up, "Second Prince, do you have someone else in your heart? You may speak up, and Emperor Brother will make alternative arrangements."

Lord Ye Chengbo had no one else in his heart; he simply despised the fact that the Lord of Ying held only a single title without real power.

The Zhang family not only lacked a strong lineage, but each member was also indulgent and held only idle positions in the court.

He had already lost the support of his maternal family and had no valuable cards to play in the future.

His father truly intended to abandon him, preventing him from harboring any ambitions.

Filled with resentment, Ye Chengbo dared not defy the Emperor in front of the public eye.

He could only kneel down slowly and say, "I thank Your Majesty for bestowing this marriage upon me."

Emperor Muwu’s countenance finally softened, and he spoke gently, "Very well, rise."

He hoped his second son understood the meaning of his decision.

Sometimes, having the support of the in-laws was not necessarily a good thing, as it could lead to constant interference.

During a lull in the palace banquet, Ye Chengbo went outside to catch his breath.

A young eunuch accompanying him noticed his pale complexion and attempted to support him, asking, "Your Highness, are you alright?"

"I’m fine," Ye Chengbo replied, his voice trembling.

Step by step, he moved forward, consumed by a single thought in his heart.

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