The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 165: Address Me as Sister-in-law

Chapter 165: Address Me as Sister-in-law

Chu Hanlin was unusually furious, his hand tightly gripping the hilt of his sword.

He harbored murderous intent, causing Liao Shaotian’s confidants to also grip their weapons, standing in front of Liao Shaotian.

"Marquis Chu, do you intend to defy military orders and engage in combat here?" Liao Shaotian sneered, "Very well, come then. After all, if we don’t lead troops to rescue Chu Nanli, she will undoubtedly suffer torment and die. You should be well aware of the kind of torment she will endure. Even if she miraculously survives, will the Ninth Prince still marry a woman who was defiled as his princess? It would be better for you to quickly withdraw from this marriage proposal and save face for your own family."

This undoubtedly completely enraged Chu Hanlin.

He truly wanted to strike Liao Shaotian down with a single sword, tearing him to pieces!

"Father! Please don’t act impulsively," Chu Ye hurriedly intervened.

If they harmed Liao Shaotian, it wouldn’t just be his father alone, even the entire Anyang Marquis Mansion would suffer.

Such a person, they shouldn’t let him live for too long.

Chu Hanlin also thought of this point and forcefully suppressed his anger, retracting his sword.

Liao Shaotian snorted, looking down on Chu Hanlin, "Marquis Chu doesn’t dare to make a move, then leave."

Chu Hanlin couldn’t be bothered to respond to him.

After leaving, the general from earlier followed him out and said, "Marquis Chu, why don’t we gather our trusted subordinates and go rescue Miss Chu?"

Chu Hanlin was moved.

After all, secretly leaving the military camp was a violation of military orders.

The punishment could range from a beating with a military stick to losing one’s head.

But Chu Ye had already spoken up, "No need, Father. The leader of the bandits in Heishui Stockade Village wants me to go alone. I believe she has some demands, and we can negotiate with her."

"What?" Chu Hanlin frowned, "You want to go alone? This could be a trap."

"Even if it’s a trap, I still have to go. How can I let my sister stay in the bandits’ den?"

Chu Ye firmly said, "Those people are watching you, waiting for you to make a mistake. Let me go."

Chu Hanlin’s heart was in agony at this moment.

He didn’t fear blades and guns on the battlefield, only the impenetrable defenses of the officialdom!

Now that Emperor Muwu was favoring the Yang family, he wanted to weaken the Ninth Prince’s power and deal with the Anyang Marquis Mansion.

If anything happened to his children, he would risk his life and rebel against the world!

He composed himself and patted Chu Ye’s shoulder, "Alright, you may go."

He wasn’t a pushover either.

He had secretly sent someone to the Prince of Yu’s residence in the capital.

Anyang Marquis Masion wasn’t afraid of causing trouble, and it was likely the Ninth Prince felt the same way!

Chu Ye nodded, with a look of facing death fearlessly, and said, "Yes, I will definitely protect my sister."

Heishui Stockade Village.

Nanli’s hands and feet were bound, locked in a room.

Zhou Min had already informed the leader of her abilities, so the Xuanyue Sword and Tianxing Brush were put away, to prevent Nanli from getting hold of them and using any mystical techniques.

The leader sat beside her, drinking and eating, enjoying herself.

From time to time, she glanced at Nanli’s face and couldn’t help but sigh, "Indeed, you are a young lady raised in the Marquis’s residence. Look at her, fair-skinned and beautiful, delicate as a flower. It truly makes one envious."

"Head of the bandits is not bad either. In our brothers’ eyes, head of the bandits is the best choice for a wife! She can fight and carry heavy loads!" the second-in-command boasted.

"Get lost, you’re saying I look like a man." The head of the bandits cursed, but she wasn’t really angry.

"What’s wrong with looking like a man? Look at this little girl, delicate and tender, unable to carry a shoulder or lift a hand. In the stronghold, she can only bring us joy and can’t do any work."

As the second-in-command spoke, his hand reached towards Nanli’s face.

The head of the bandits immediately slapped his hand away and kicked him in the butt, "Don’t touch her, or else I’ll cut off your third leg. Do you understand?"

The second-in-command pursed his lips, feeling regretful, but he could only go along with the head of the bandits’ words.

If he couldn’t touch her under the leader’s watchful eyes, then he would find another opportunity.

Such a good woman, the taste must be amazing, not to mention she also has an engagement with the Ninth Prince.

It would definitely be thrilling.

Nanli had actually awakened earlier.

Upon hearing the head of the bandits defending her, she opened her eyes, pretending to have just woken up.

"Oh, little sister-in-law is awake!" The head of the bandits immediately put on a radiant smile. "I am your sister-in-law!"

Nanli remained silent, contemplating why head of the bandits had come to her defense.

Little did she expect that the head of the bandits was also one of her brother’s many love interests. The head of the bandits took a chicken leg and said with a beaming smile, "Are you hungry? Sister-in-law will feed you."

Nanli, expressionless, politely declined, "I’m not hungry, thank you."

Unfazed by the rejection, the head of the bandits began to eat.

The second in command became even more intrigued, his gaze fixated on Nanli with almost fanatical intensity.

Expecting her to be a delicate and pampered young lady, he was surprised to see her composed and not causing a scene.

The head of the bandits quickly finished devouring a chicken leg, casually wiping away the grease from her mouth and hands before speaking again, "You’ve been unconscious all night, aren’t you hungry? Call me sister-in-law and tell me what you want to eat, and I’ll have it prepared for you."

Nanli then asked, "If I call you sister-in-law, will you let me go?"

The head of the bandits burst into laughter at her serious demeanor.

"Sure, if you call me that, I’ll let you go." Nanli rolled her eyes at her laughter and remained silent.

The head of the bandits leaned in closer, "Go on, call me."

"I called you, but you won’t really let me go. What’s the point of calling? It’s just a waste of breath," Nanli replied.

The head of the bandits raised an eyebrow, finding this young girl quite amusing.

"If you call, I might consider letting you go."

Nanli looked at her, her voice cold, "Why don’t you tell me what you want after capturing me?"

Just then, someone outside reported, "Head of the bandits, someone has arrived!"

"Good, that was fast!" The head of the bandits smiled, glanced at Nanli, and then picked her up.

Bound and unable to move, Nanli didn’t bother struggling since the head of the bandits was a woman.

Heishui Stockade Village was not small, as the bandits had made it their home for many years.

Even the main lodge was built with care and precision.

Chu Ye stood in the hall, standing tall with an extraordinary presence.

Seeing Nanli being carried out, he became furious, "You scoundrel, I will cut off your hands!"

The head of the bandits walked to the seat covered in tiger fur, placed Nanli down, and angrily shouted, "Look closely, I am a woman!"

Chu Ye paused, carefully examining the head of the bandits’ appearance.

Indeed, she was a woman... but if she didn’t speak and he didn’t look at her chest, it would be difficult to tell.

After all, the head of the bandits was even more imposing than him...

He felt embarrassed and said, "I was too hasty. I apologize to the head of the bandits."

With that, he bowed in apology.

The head of the bandits listened to his words and watched his gesture, her eyes shining brighter and brighter.

She smiled, "We’re practically family now, don’t be so formal."

Chu Ye was once again taken aback.

He knew it, the head of the bandits appeared to be a woman, but inside, she was a man!