The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 190: Wealth But with Handsome Looks

Chapter 190: Wealth But with Handsome Looks

The next morning, Ye Siheng signaled, and the Black Armor Guards found their way to Wanfo Temple.

Of course, the luxurious black wooden carriage accompanied them.

After a night of rest and the healing effects of the elixir, Lu Zheng’s injuries were mostly healed, allowing him to ride in the carriage.

It was his first time sharing a carriage with Ye Siheng, and he couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous and constrained.

The carriage moved steadily, and Nanli picked up her book of talismans, engrossed in her reading.

Ye Siheng couldn’t do anything about it, so he let her be.

However, he specifically instructed the Black Armor Guards to slow down a bit, ensuring a smoother ride, so as not to strain Nanli’s eyes.

Ye Siheng’s face remained cold and expressionless.

Seeing Lu Zheng’s uneasiness, he asked, "How is your work at the Hanlin Academy going?"

"It’s going well," Lu Zheng replied, somewhat surprised, and respectfully added, "Thank you for your concern, Ninth Prince."

"I have read your examination essays, and they are indeed impressive. Would you be interested in transferring to the Ministry of Personnel?" Ye Siheng inquired.

The Ministry of Personnel was responsible for the assessment and promotion of government officials, and it was a place where interpersonal relationships played a significant role.

Ye Siheng believed that Lu Zheng would be capable because he was the son of Prime Minister Lu, and he must have some understanding of this area, making him less susceptible to corruption.

Lu Zheng was momentarily stunned.

He had already decided to make amends to the court for Yunzhi’s sake.

Now that Ye Siheng valued him, he was overjoyed and quickly expressed his gratitude, saying, "I’m willing to follow Ninth Prince’s arrangements."

Ye Siheng nodded slightly.

The Emperor was getting older, and he was no longer able to handle many matters.

If he wanted to support Ye Chengyan, he needed to start cultivating new officials to ensure Ye Chengyan would have capable subordinates in the future.

Upon returning to the capital, the Black Armor Guards first detoured to the Prime Minister’s residence.

Upon learning that Lu Zheng had returned safely, the Prime Minister and his wife hurriedly came out, and upon seeing their son unharmed, they immediately burst into tears of joy.

Lu Yanyan’s eyes were also red, and the wound on her neck was visibly better.

"Thank you, Ninth Princess!"

The Prime Minister, accompanied by his wife, was about to kneel down to Nanli.

They had witnessed the power of that demon, and Nanli had saved their son from its clutches, undoubtedly expending a great deal of effort.

Nanli immediately stepped forward and steadied them, saying, "There’s no need for that. It is my duty to rid the world of evil. If there is any reward, it would be even better."

In other words, she wanted money.

Lu Yanyan chuckled, beckoning a maid who was already holding a wooden box.

When it was opened, it revealed some silver and silver notes.

Lu Yanyan added, "This is the reward for saving my brother. It’s not much, so please don’t be offended."

Nanli’s eyes curved with a smile as she accepted the reward.

"It’s more than enough. I was able to subdue the fox demon this time thanks to the assistance of Master Lingzhen from Wanfo Temple. I will share half of this silver with him."

As for the remaining amount, she would invest it in the medical clinic.

After all, running a unprofitable clinic required a substantial amount of money, considering the number of patients they saw daily and the cost of medicinal herbs.

The two parties didn’t linger and boarded the carriage, departing.

However, halfway through the journey, people from the Anyang Marquis’s residence came looking for them.

It was because the Marquis’s household knew that Nanli had returned with Lu Zheng today and assumed that she must have had a fierce battle with the fox demon.

Worried about her safety, they sent their people to the Marquis’s residence in advance.

Nanli’s heart warmed, so she instructed the Black Armor Guards to change their route.

Upon sighting the ebony carriage, the maid of the Marquis’ residence hurriedly entered to deliver the news: "Sixth Miss has returned!"

"Li’er!"

"Younger sixth sister!"

Everyone, including the dowager, stood up in the main hall upon hearing the announcement, eager to go out and meet Nanli.

As Nanli entered the front courtyard, she saw everyone gathered in the main hall, their expressions filled with worry.

However, upon observing her steady footsteps and unscathed appearance, their anxious expressions gradually faded away.

"Grandmother, father, mother..."

Nanli curtsied and called out to her several brothers.

The dowager held Nanli’s hand and looked her over, saying, "I heard that the fox demon was fierce. Are you unharmed?"

"I am fine, truly." Nanli gently shook her head.

The dowager and the couple, Chu Hanlin and his wife, eased their expressions.

After everyone finished their inquiries, they noticed that Ye Siheng had entered behind them.

Chu Hanlin lightly coughed as a reminder and led his family to pay respects to Ye Siheng.

"It is supposed that I pay respects to grandmother and my in-laws," Ye Siheng interjected, preventing them from doing so.

As the esteemed Ninth Prince, he had probably only paid respects to the Emperor and Empress in his lifetime.

How could they dare?

Chu Hanlin waved his hand, saying, "We are all family, there is no need for such formalities."

The several brothers felt even more uneasy.

They were still young and inexperienced.

If the Ninth Prince addressed them as brothers, they would tremble.

If they were required to pay respects, it would be as if their lives were at stake.

Only Chu Ye was clever enough to quickly ask how Nanli had managed to subdue the three-tailed fox demon.

Nanli proceeded to recount the events, and even the dowager listened with great interest.

Upon hearing that the fox demon had crushed its own demonic core to save someone, the dowager couldn’t help but sigh, "Having a connection in a past life does not guarantee one in the next. Therefore, as humans, we must cherish those around us and avoid leaving any regrets."

Upon hearing this, Ye Siheng glanced at Nanli, his thoughts stirring slightly.

Chu Ye and Xiao Wanyi locked eyes and intertwined their fingers.

Chu Shuo, on the other hand, lowered his head, lost in his own thoughts.

His lips tightened, and his hands beneath his sleeves clenched into fists.

Suddenly, he stepped forward and knelt before Chu Hanlin and Shen.

"I beseech my father and mother to make a decision for their child." Chu Shuo spoke up, his voice resolute.

"Your son wishes to marry Miss Lu from the Lu family!" Chu Hanlin and his wife were taken aback.

There were many families with the surname Lu in the capital, but the most famous one was undoubtedly the Lu family of the Prime Minister.

And the Prime Minister’s residence only had one Miss Lu, Lu Yanyan.

Chu Huan’s brothers widened their eyes in astonishment.

When did their second brother develop feelings for Lu Yanyan?

Weren’t they always arguing whenever they met?

Shen regained her composure and asked tentatively, "Are you referring to the Miss from the Prime Minister’s residence?"

"Yes!" Chu Shuo raised his head with serious expression, devoid of any hint of jest.

"I truly wish to marry her." Chu Hanlin burst into laughter, saying, "You shameless brat! You lack both literary and martial talents, yet you dare to ask for the hand of the Prime Minister’s daughter. Do you think she would look at you?"

It wasn’t that he underestimated his own son, but among his several sons, Chu Shuo had the poorest aptitude.

However, Nanli disagreed and said, "Father, but Second Brother is wealthy."

"I know." Chu Hanlin appeared somewhat at a loss, then said, "Having money is one thing, but there are many talented young men vying to become the Prime Minister’s son-in-law. How could he stand a chance?"

"But no one else is as wealthy as Second Brother." Nanli added.

Chu Hanlin was momentarily speechless and could only say, "The Prime Minister will not choose a son-in-law based on wealth alone. The Prime Minister’s residence is not so destitute."

Nanli helplessly glanced at Chu Shuo, indicating that she had done her best.

However, besides being skilled at making calculations, Chu Shuo had another advantage: a thick-skinned face.

He said, "Father, besides being wealthy, your son is also handsome."