The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 160: Old Pal of the King of the Underworld

Chapter 160: Old Pal of the King of the Underworld

"I am acquainted with the King of the Underworld, but it is merely a glimpse, nothing remarkable," Nanli felt there was nothing worth boasting about.

"..." If this is not remarkable, then no one in the world possesses any remarkable abilities.

Seeing that she was about to bathe, Ye Siheng took the unfinished embroidered red veil and left.

As they boarded the carriage, he suddenly felt something amiss in the direction of the palace, but when he squinted his eyes and looked again, the sky remained clear and there was nothing unusual.

Ye Siheng thought to himself, perhaps his eyes were playing tricks on him.

At this moment, in the Biyu Palace.

The fetus of Lady of Bright Deportmentwas of Yang was nine months old, protruding prominently.

She was always supported by palace maids whenever she moved, to prevent any mishaps.

Her gaze was affectionate as she absentmindedly caressed her belly.

Xuan Lianzi and Zhou Min had just rearranged the formation, concealing the aura of this ghostly fetus.

Zhou Min reminded, "Your Majesty, as the time of delivery approaches, you must be cautious and not allow Chu Nanli to enter the palace and see your belly."

Other Taoists might not have the ability to discern, but Chu Nanli was an exception.

Yang’s complexion turned slightly pale as she nodded in agreement.

However, she couldn’t help but ask, "Immortal, is it true that this child... has no connection with me?"

Occasionally, she could still feel the child kicking inside her belly.

This obedient child, yet it informed her that it was a stillborn.

How could she accept it!

Xuan Lianzi’s eyes drooped slightly, exuding a coldness.

"Indeed, there is no connection. Please do not reveal any flaws. When the time comes for childbirth, Your Majesty will naturally have a well-behaved and healthy child." Yang pursed her lips, unable to contain her sadness, and a few teardrops fell. Resentment spread within her heart.

She had lost her own flesh and blood, and it was all Chu Nanli’s fault!

Just wait, when the day came for her to hold absolute power, she would ensure Chu Nanli has no place to be buried!

A palace maid entered and informed that Emperor Muwu was outside the Biyu Palace.

Xuan Lianzi and Zhou Min didn’t linger, quickly leaving the main hall only after Emperor Muwu entered.

Due to Yang’s imminent delivery, Emperor Muwu visited daily.

He looked at her swollen belly with a tender gaze, gently caressing it. "Is our child behaving today?"

Yang had already suppressed her resentment and sweetly smiled, her voice coquettish.

"Not well-behaved. Today, he kicked me a few times." Emperor Muwu was delighted to hear this.

It meant the child was healthy and lively. He then ordered the imperial physician to check the pulse for safety.

Naturally, Yang Zhaoy felt nervous, as she knew that the child in her belly was already a stillborn. T

he imperial physician was Emperor Muwu’s confidant and not easily bribed.

Fortunately, after the pulse examination, the imperial physician’s expression remained unchanged.

"Both the Empress and the child are safe. Please engage in more physical activity and consume less food. Next month, you will be ready for childbirth."

Yang breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Imperial Physician."

However, even after the examination, Yang’s complexion remained somewhat pale. Emperor Muwu pondered for a moment before saying, "Let the Sixth Miss come and see for herself."

He always felt that something was amiss in the Biyu Palace.

"Your Majesty, I cannot accept it," Yang immediately refused, her hands protecting her belly, her face filled with worry.

"After what happened in the Yuzhen Palace, she already holds a grudge against me. How can I dare to let Miss Chu come and see me again?"

Seeing her strong reaction, Emperor Muwu hurriedly reassured her, "I have indeed overlooked this. It was wrong to invite her again."

This sixth miss was a cultivator, but she was one who seeks revenge.

Thank goodness he was there to protect them, otherwise the entire Yang family would be played to death by his ninth brother.

Now he dared not use Miss Chu, and on top of that, Ye Chengyan had also been released from confinement.

If they were to truly marry, would his throne still be secure?

His gaze fell upon Yang’s belly.

Could he even protect this imperial child?

Emperor Muwu was filled with worry, his headache flaring up again. He had intended to rest, but an urgent report arrived from the study, requiring Emperor Muwu’s immediate attention.

Emperor Muwu took a look and discovered that a troop of soldiers from the capital’s garrison had been dispatched to suppress bandits.

There were originally three hundred soldiers, but only a few returned in the end. Originally, they thought the bandits were fierce, but what was strange was that those few soldiers had become foolish, unable to answer any questions, only drooling and wanting to eat.

So Prime Minister Lu immediately sought an audience with Emperor Muwu upon seeing this report.

Emperor Muwu took a sip of ginseng tea, alleviating his headache slightly.

"Are you saying that these bandits had assistance from experts, causing the soldiers to become foolish?"

"That’s correct," Prime Minister Lu said. "I have heard from Miss Chu that if one’s three souls and seven spirits are not complete, it is highly likely to result in foolishness." Elder Xu also added, "Your Majesty, this has happened more than once. The Heishui stockaded village(name of bandit) was rampant before the new year, robbing and killing the common people. At that time, the garrison also sent a team to suppress them, but they were completely wiped out!"

As a result, the nearby residents suffered greatly.

Therefore, the court sent troops again to suppress them, but unexpectedly, there were still heavy casualties.

Emperor Muwu also recalled this and narrowed his eyes. "Is it really this dangerous?"

"I implore Your Majesty to make a decision soon!" Prime Minister Lu pleaded.

After some thought, Emperor Muwu said, "Then issue my decree, let General Chu Ye lead the troops to suppress the Heishui stockaded village, with Chu Nanli assisting from the side."

Prime Minister Lu and Elder Xu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

With Miss Chu’s assistance, this mission would surely succeed.

Emperor Muwu also felt that the suppression was too dangerous, so he sent two Imperial Guards to provide close protection for Nanli.

"Wisdom, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Lu exclaimed happily.

He entrusted the task of delivering the imperial decree to Prime Minister Lu, and Elder Xu left the palace with him.

"This is not the right time for this matter. The Ninth Prince and Miss Chu are getting married next month," Elder Xu said, relieved for the soldiers but also worried for Nanli.

Prime Minister Lu nodded. "If the Heishui stockaded village truly has expert assistance, Miss Chu’s involvement will bring immeasurable merit. With her abilities, there should be no problem."

After all, after being manipulated by the Qi Kingdom, they dare not casually use other Taoist priests or sorcerers.

Miss Chu is their best choice.

"Hope so," Elder Xu sighed lightly.

Prime Minister Lu went to the Anyang Marquis’s residence to personally deliver the imperial decree.

Chu Ye was in the capital’s garrison, so Nanli had to receive the decree.

The old madam’s face was filled with worry.

She looked at Prime Minister Lu, then at Nanli, and said, "Prime Minister Lu, can you speak to the Emperor again? Little Sixth is getting married next month."

Her granddaughter should be staying at the residence, preparing for her marriage. How could she go and help suppress bandits at a time like this? What kind of reasoning is this?

Prime Minister Lu was in a difficult position.

"This is the Emperor’s decree and cannot be changed."

Lady Shen said, "Then let us go to the palace and request an audience with the Emperor."

However, Nanli extended her hand and said, "I will obey the decree, Your Majesty." "Xiaotong!"

"Li’er!"

"Younger sister!"

The old madam and the others all shouted, hoping to make Nanli think it over and not act impulsively.

Several older brothers furrowed their brows, all saying that they would go in Nanli’s place to suppress the bandits.