The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 125: Dissolution of Marriage

Chapter 125: Dissolution of Marriage

At present, the priority is to find a way to awaken the prince and prevent the success of the Qi Kingdom’s scheme.

Ye Siheng was brought back to the Mansion of Prince Yu.

Upon hearing the news, Emperor Muwu wasted no time and arrived with the imperial physician.

However, after a thorough examination, the physician furrowed his brows, unable to identify the cause of the illness.

Reluctantly, it was Nanli who spoke up, "Pulse diagnosis reveals nothing. The prince’s soul has been sealed, and without unlocking it, he cannot awaken."

Emperor Muwu’s expression darkened.

He slammed his hand on the armrest, unable to contain his anger.

"To think that the Qi Kingdom would resort to such despicable means, it truly incredible!"

Accompanying him was Prime Minister Lu, who hurriedly interjected, "Your Majesty, you must take care of your own health."

Emperor Muwu had previously suffered injuries and was still undergoing medical treatment.

Ye Siheng had already fallen into a coma, and at this critical moment, Emperor Muwu could not afford any mishaps.

He understood this well and nodded, "I am aware."

He then looked at Nanli, his eyes filled with supplication.

"Li’er, do you have a way to save my ninth brother?"

He couldn’t fully comprehend the concept of a sealed soul, but he knew that if there was no solution, his ninth brother would never awaken.

"There is a way, but we must wait for the right moment and make preparations," Nanli replied calmly.

Emperor Muwu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I knew it. With you here, nothing can go wrong. I entrust everything to you."

As the Qi Kingdom had employed such tactics, there might be changes at the border.

Emperor Muwu needed to discuss countermeasures with his ministers, so he quickly returned to the palace.

Emperor Muwu intentionally kept the news of Ye Siheng’s coma under wraps to prevent it from leaking.

However, the news spread the next day.

Everyone on the streets was talking about Ye Siheng’s severe injuries and comatose state, with his life hanging by a thread.

They also mentioned the joint attack by the Qi and Jiang Kingdoms, with their troops already stationed at the border.

Naturally, the common people panicked, either scrambling for food or seeking information from various sources.

Ye Siheng was the war god of the Mu Nation, and without him leading the battle, how could they achieve victory?

However, this news only circulated for a morning before someone saw Ye Siheng heading to the Mingyue Tower, accompanied by Miss Chu.

This news quickly spread, and many people gathered at the entrance of the Mingyue Tower, eager to see if Ye Siheng was truly safe.

Before long, a man dressed in black emerged, followed by Qing Feng and Nanli.

The crowd shouted, "It’s the Ninth Prince!"

Many recognized Ye Siheng’s appearance and exclaimed in unison.

In just one glance, the people’s hearts were put at ease, no longer believing the rumors.

After boarding the carriage, Chu Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked, "Little Sister, did I reveal any flaws?"

Indeed, this Ninth Prince was Chu Ye in disguise.

The Qi Kingdom had used underhanded tactics to harm others and spread rumors, so naturally, Nanli could retaliate.

By having her elder brother appear as Ye Siheng, they could dispel the rumors and alleviate the people’s fears.

"No, Elder Brother, you can rest assured," Nanli replied.

Chu Ye couldn’t sit still and said, "Little Sister, wearing the prince’s clothes feels quite uncomfortable. If I were to wear his armor as well, it would be even more unbearable."

The Cabinet had reached a decision.

Since Miss Chu could use talismans to change Chu Ye’s appearance to that of Ye Siheng, they decided to go all the way.

When Chu Ye led the troops to the northern border, perhaps they could intimidate the Qi and Jiang Kingdoms.

Even if they couldn’t intimidate them, it would still boost the morale of the army. "It’s not a problem," Nanli said with a solemn expression.

"Elder Brother will just take a stroll and should be back soon." Chu Ye sensed the underlying meaning and furrowed his brows.

"What do you mean?"

Once the war breaks out, it may take more than a year or two before it can be resolved.

Nanli spoke earnestly, "Big Brother should understand better. With winter approaching, the North is plagued by fierce winds and heavy snow. If we are to engage in battle, it would be wiser to wait until after the new year."

"That may be so, but no matter how severe the storms, they cannot halt Qi’s expertise in surprise attacks. If we do not send reinforcements, there is a high possibility of the falling Northern region," Chu Ye solemnly stated.

Hence, the court is dispatching troops as a precautionary measure.

Nanli furrowed her brows but refrained from saying more.

Upon returning to the Yu Palace, news arrived through Qingyang, stating that Emperor Muwu had issued a decree for the "Ninth Prince" to lead thirty thousand soldiers to the Northern region, including twenty thousand troops from the capital’s main camp.

Coincidentally, there were reports of Qi and Jiang mobilizing their forces at the border.

Given the urgency of the situation, Chu Ye would depart in the coming days.

Chu Ye clenched his lips, his expression grave.

Though he had indeed accompanied the army to the North two years ago, he was then a minor general who simply followed orders.

Now, he was expected to masquerade as the Ninth Prince and issue commands within the military.

How could he possibly fulfill such a role?

Observing his troubled countenance, Qing Feng patted Chu Ye’s shoulder and said, "Young Master, there is no need to worry. It is unlikely that this war will escalate. As Miss Chu mentioned, we can simply take a stroll outside."

"What?" Chu Ye did not quite grasp the meaning.

"The Lord Dou is the one advocating for war," Nanli explained.

"Previously, the Prince investigated and found strong evidence suggesting that he is a spy from Qi. Now that he is pushing for battle, it only confirms his true identity."

Although Ye Siheng is currently unconscious, this was his contingency plan.

Qing Feng nodded, "Indeed, the Lord Dou must know that the Prince is not leading the troops, which is why he advocates for battle."

"In that case, Qi will undoubtedly be aware of my impersonation, and they will likely launch more audacious attacks," Chu Ye expressed his deep concern.

"Don’t worry, Young Master. We need not venture to the Northern region," Qing Feng reassured.

"The Prince had long prepared and has already reinforced the defenses. Moreover, there is a commander appointed by the Prince himself. Qi will find it far from easy to breach the Northern region."

Impressed, Chu Ye couldn’t help but admire the foresight.

Indeed, he was the Ninth Prince, always prepared for the worst.

Qing Feng continued, "the Lord Lao advocates for battle and requests additional reinforcements. It is undoubtedly a trap, so we shall counter with our own strategy." Chu Ye immediately understood and praised, "Qing Feng, your skills as a guard are truly remarkable."

Qing Feng felt a bit embarrassed.

But Qingyang interjected without hesitation, "It was all instructed by the Prince beforehand. It is his brilliant strategy, and I had no part in it."

Qing Feng snorted, "I’m not taking credit."

At this moment, Nanli couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for Ye Siheng.

He carried a heavy burden on his shoulders, anticipating that something might go wrong and thus making preparations for every possible scenario.

That night, Nanli prepared to return to the Anyang Marquis Mansion.

Suddenly, Qing Feng stopped her and said, "Miss Chu, there is actually something else I haven’t given you."

"What is it?" Nanli asked curiously.

After a moment of hesitation, Qing Feng produced a letter.

Nanli opened it, the candlelight illuminating the words "Cancellation of the Engagement" prominently.

Her heart tightened.

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