The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 169: The Lifesaving Arrow

Chapter 169: The Lifesaving Arrow

The false heavenly thunder was already halfway through the air.

It resembled a serpent of electricity, opening its enormous mouth, ready to devour all flesh and souls.

Nanli inwardly exclaimed in alarm.

She no longer had the strength to resist this false heavenly thunder.

From somewhere came the sound of breaking wind, followed by an arrow leaping through the air, piercing through the weakest point created by the Xuanyue Sword.

The arrow, adorned with a hint of silver light.

It was actually countering the heavenly thunder?!

No, it was opposing this false heavenly thunder!

The two forces collided in mid-air, causing an explosion that stirred up a fierce wind, even lifting the dust and sand from the ground.

Then, with a resounding boom, the Xuanyue Sword had pierced through the formation!

The talismans briefly appeared in the air before disappearing, and the inscriptions slowly fell, losing their effectiveness.

Once everything dispersed, Nanli had already exhaustedly slumped to the ground.

Although Chu Ye also felt as if all his strength had been drained, he managed to support Nanli.

The sky remained dark, and calm was restored to the surroundings.

Chu Ye was pondering who had shot that arrow when the sound of horse hooves could be heard outside of Heishui Stockade Village.

Steady and orderly, with a considerable number!

The gates of Heishui Stockade Village had been breached.

Under the silver moonlight, the leader at the forefront rode a sweat-blood steed, exuding a commanding presence in his armor, with a longbow in his hand.

He possessed a handsome countenance, yet carried the aura of a leader, making it impossible to underestimate or offend him.

However, at this moment, his countenance was anxious.

When he saw Nanli leaning against Chu Ye, he hurriedly rode over and dismounted swiftly.

Qing Feng followed closely behind, catching the longbow thrown by Ye Siheng.

"A’li!" Ye Siheng furrowed his brows tightly, his worry evident, but he dared not speak too loudly.

Nanli was too exhausted to even move her fingers, having depleted her energy over the past two days.

Thus, she had no desire to raise her gaze and only listened to identify the person by their voice, saying, "My lord, was it your arrow?"

"It was me." When Ye Siheng was at the foot of the mountain, he had discovered the sinister formation set up around Heishui Stockade Village.

Naturally, he didn’t know how to break the formation, but when he saw the Xuanyue Sword create a breach, he attached a talisman to an arrow and shot it.

He was merely taking a gamble, but he didn’t expect it to actually work.

"Well done, not in vain did I give you so many talismans..." Nanli hadn’t finished speaking before she fell into a deep sleep.

Ye Siheng saw that she had no external injuries and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He took out a handkerchief, wiping away the dust from her face, and said, "Elder Brother, the carriage is outside."

Chu Ye thought to himself that Ninth Prince was indeed meticulous, entrusting Sixth Sister to him, allowing him to feel completely at ease.

He didn’t have much strength left, so he could only let Ye Siheng carry Nanli to the carriage.

Although the other women were initially captivated by Ye Siheng’s appearance, they quickly restrained their hearts, not daring to have any other thoughts.

If it weren’t for Nanli, they would have been killed by that heavenly thunder.

They remembered Nanli’s kindness, so how could they covet her man?

Moreover, Ye Siheng hadn’t even glanced at them from beginning to end.

Chu Ye regained some strength and explained to Qing Feng that these were captured girls.

After dealing with the bandits, they would need to send them back to reunite with their families.

Qing Feng agreed, but as he surveyed the fort, either the bandits were writhing on the ground in pain or they were immobilized by restraining talismans, leaving the Black Armor Guards with no need to exert much effort.

"Young Master, you and Miss Chu have accomplished great deeds!" Qing Feng chuckled.

"The two of you have resolved everything in Heishui Stockade Village. We are merely handling the aftermath."

Chu Ye’s expression was embarrassed as he said, "I... I was just a bystander."

Qing Feng didn’t believe him. "Young Master, you are being modest."

Chu Ye sighed, knowing that Qing Feng wouldn’t believe him, so he couldn’t be bothered to explain further.

On the other side, Ye Siheng carried Nanli back to the carriage.

The carriage was a luxurious double-horse carriage, not only sturdy but also spacious.

Its sides were collapsible, adorned with plush fur cushions.

He carefully laid Nanli down and draped a blanket over her.

Moonlight seeped through the curtains, casting a cool glow upon her face.

Her breathing was steady, soundly asleep.

Yet her complexion appeared pale, a clear sign of exhaustion.

Since their first encounter, a year had passed, and she seemed to have matured, with a hint of charm in the corners of her eyes.

Ye Siheng gazed at her intently for a while, his heartbeat quickening.

But soon, his expression turned cold and fierce as he commanded, "Head to the outskirts of the capital."

He had received news in the capital and had come directly to Heishui Stockade Village with his Black Armor Guards.

Now, it was time to settle the score.

There was a journey from Heishui Stockade Village to the outskirts of the capital, and when they arrived, the eastern sun had just risen, illuminating the sky with a faint light.

He left some of the Black Armor Guards behind to handle matters in Heishui Stockade Village, and only a hundred men had accompanied him.

However, although he had control over the Black Armor Guards, he no longer acted as freely as before, as he had fallen out of favor with Emperor Muwu.

Dispatching the Black Armor Guards out of the capital without imperial decree was a grave offense!

When Liao Shaotian heard this news, he was delighted for quite some time.

He had been waiting for Ye Siheng to make a mistake, and he hadn’t expected the opportunity to come so soon.

He quickly gathered his men and ordered his subordinates to blow the horn, to meet the unrivaled Ninth Prince.

Ye Siheng had already alighted from the carriage.

A faint morning light reflected upon his brows, leaving an unforgettable impression.

A mere exile, nothing more.

Liao Shaotian also exclaimed in admiration, silently cursing the unfairness of the heavens.

Ye Siheng not only hailed from the royal family, possessing noble status, and exceptional looks, but his abilities were also outstanding, unmatched by anyone.

Jealousy churned within Liao Shaotian’s heart.

"Ninth Prince!" Liao Shaotian placed his sword in front of himself, hands resting on the hilt, brimming with pride.

"I heard you have successfully rescued Miss Chu. Congratulations."

Ye Siheng stared directly at him, devoid of any extra emotions in his eyes.

"Unfortunately, you won’t be able to partake in the wedding feast I have prepared." Liao Shaotian couldn’t help but laugh.

"What kind of talk is this, Ninth Prince? Indeed, the Emperor has not issued any decree, and you have secretly mobilized the Black Armor Guards out of the capital. It seems you won’t be able to marry Miss Chu Liu as planned."

Ye Siheng snorted, "Seems like you still don’t understand your own predicament." "What predicament do I have? Ninth Prince, do you have the time to concern yourself with me? You should think about how to explain yourself to the Emperor!" Liao Shaotian spoke, even more smugly.

"I have no need to explain my actions to anyone," Ye Siheng said in a calm tone.

"Let’s get started."

Liao Shaotian initially didn’t understand what "let’s get started" meant, but one of his trusted men beside him suddenly produced a dagger and swiftly slit the throats of the remaining men!

Blood splattered!

Liao Shaotian’s face was also stained with blood.

He widened his eyes, about to call for help, but his own throat was also slit!

His throat emitted eerie sounds, sending shivers down one’s spine.

He lost his strength, kneeling on the ground, and as he faced his impending death, he looked at Ye Siheng’s indifferent expression, unable to comprehend why the loyal men he had cultivated had become Ye Siheng’s minions.