The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 327: Auspicious Direction in the Southeast

Chapter 327: Auspicious Direction in the Southeast

"Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon," Ye Siheng assured, clad in a black battle outfit that highlighted his imposing presence as he gracefully mounted his horse.

Nanli nodded, watching him until he disappeared around the corner of the street.

She hadn’t slept the whole night, and Qing Feng quickly urged her to rest. Having expended significant energy drawing numerous talismans, Nanli slept for an entire day and night.

Since the establishment of the Xuanzheng Temple, Ming Chong and his team had been handling any strange occurrences in the Capital, significantly lightening Nanli’s workload. Qing Feng noted that although they had spent more money, the solution was effective.

The body double, named Zhou Qifeng, arrived at the Prince’s mansion. His stature matched Ye Siheng’s perfectly, and his appearance bore a striking resemblance, justifying his selection.

Zhou Qifeng, originally a low-ranking soldier, felt overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Prince’s residence. Despite his training, he couldn’t completely mask his unease.

Nanli observed him, thinking that despite his physical similarity to Ye Siheng, the genuine article and the imitation were inherently different. Zhou Qifeng, even in a gold-embroidered robe, lacked the Prince’s authority and bearing.

She used the disguise talisman, and Zhou Qifeng’s appearance changed with a flash of silver light, soon becoming indistinguishable from Ye Siheng’s.

Qing Feng circled around him, unable to find any flaws. "He looks exactly like the Prince!"

Nanli closed her eyes briefly, and when she reopened them, her spiritual sight was temporarily deactivated, rendering her unable to see Zhou Qifeng’s true face.

Faces matter greatly. Now Zhou Qifeng exuded the same authority and demeanor as the real Ye Siheng.

Zhou Qifeng, still a bit apprehensive, asked, "Your Highness, is this all?"

"It is. But remember, you’ve been trained, so you should know that the Prince calls me A’Li. Never address me incorrectly in front of others," Nanli reminded him. "Also, this talisman lasts ten days. It won’t lose effectiveness, even if you wash your face or get injured."

Zhou Qifeng glanced at Nanli’s rosy face, feeling a bit nervous. After a moment’s hesitation, he replied, "Understood."

Nanli reactivated her spiritual sight, scrutinizing Zhou Qifeng’s face for a moment, then asked him to wait outside.

Qing Feng, sensing Nanli had something to say, spoke first. "He doesn’t seem reliable."

Nanli sighed, "Is there no better candidate?"

"There was another, but he fell off his horse and injured his leg recently, so we had to choose him." Qing Feng explained helplessly. "Rest assured, Your Highness. I’ve investigated his family background thoroughly; there are no issues."

"I’m not questioning his background, but his capability. He seems incompetent and might jeopardize the Prince’s plan."

"The Prince is aware of this, which is why he arranged for us to patrol outside the capital. As long as he doesn’t attend court or enter the cabinet, there shouldn’t be any problems," Qing Feng replied.

Most importantly, this way Zhou Qifeng wouldn’t need to stay in Prince Yu’s Mansion.

Nanli, hearing this, hummed, "Still, be cautious on your journey."

Qing Feng assured her, "Rest easy, Your Highness. We’ve arranged everything along the way. Nothing will go wrong."

Nanli, with a mysterious smile, said, "Don’t be so sure."

She took out a copper coin and cast a divination for Qing Feng. "There will be minor hiccups, but remember, your auspicious direction is southeast. Head southeast if you encounter trouble, and you’ll avert danger."

Qing Feng memorized this and bowed, "Thank you for the guidance, Your Highness!"

Nanli opened her hand and gestured with her mouth.

Qing Feng, puzzled, asked, "?"

"Five taels for a divination, already a friend’s rate."

Qing Feng couldn’t help but twitch his lips, reluctantly handing over five taels of silver to her.

He now suspected that the Princess might be more interested in making money than in guiding him.

Nanli weighed the silver, pocketed it, and handed over the disguise talismans to Qing Feng, instructing him on their use.

That day, Qing Feng took Zhou Qifeng to the palace to bid farewell to Emperor Muwu.

Given the gravity of the situation, they hadn’t informed Emperor Muwu about the real mission.

The palace likely still housed Qi Nation spies, and Emperor Muwu, aging and frail, might unintentionally reveal something if his mind wandered.

"Qing Feng, you may leave," Emperor Muwu waved his hand.

Obeying the emperor’s command, Qing Feng had to withdraw.

Before leaving, he gave Zhou Qifeng a meaningful look, which Zhou Qifeng understood, nodding reassuringly.

Emperor Muwu instructed the head eunuch to bring out something.

Zhou Qifeng, expecting something valuable, opened the box to find pills.

The pills had a potent herbal aroma, indicating high quality.

Emperor Muwu patted Zhou Qifeng’s shoulder with a sly grin, "Ninth Brother, I spent considerable effort to get this Man-Up Pill. It’s a full treatment course. Use it well."

Zhou Qifeng was taken aback.

Who in the Capital didn’t know that these Man-Up Pills were made by the Ninth Princess?

Unsure of Emperor Muwu’s intentions, Zhou Qifeng tentatively asked, "Royal Brother, if I need these pills, I could just ask A’Li. Why go through the trouble of getting them for me?"

Emperor Muwu explained, "Recently, Sixth Girl fetched some medicinal herbs from the Imperial Pharmacy. I thought you might need some for your health, so I immediately had people gather useful pills. It turned out the physician stumbled upon this tonic, and after ordering it, I discovered it was Sixth Girl’s creation. What could I do? Having spent the money, it couldn’t go to waste."

Zhou Qifeng hadn’t anticipated such a roundabout process. Fearing to say too much, he quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Royal Brother."

Emperor Muwu gave him a couple of suspicious glances, thinking his Ninth Brother seemed a bit off today. Usually, he wasn’t this agreeable.

Zhou Qifeng, quick on his feet, said, "Royal Brother, it’s getting late. I must start my journey."

"Go, go," Emperor Muwu waved him off, adding, "Sixth Girl worries about everyone else’s affairs but doesn’t seem to care about her own. If she doesn’t, you must take care of yourself, understand?"

Zhou Qifeng, feeling awkward, mumbled a response and quickly exited the inner hall.

Holding the small brocade box, he pondered.

After some thought, he secretly took out two pills and pocketed them.

Luckily, the palace servants had already left, so no one saw him.

He adjusted his expression before stepping out.

Qing Feng, following him, waited until they reached a secluded spot to inquire about the inner hall.

Zhou Qifeng, not hiding anything, handed the brocade box to Qing Feng.

Qing Feng opened it, noticing nothing amiss with the pills.

He planned to return the pills to the Prince’s mansion, saving the Princess some work.

Zhou Qifeng, seeing Qing Feng hadn’t noticed, felt a sense of relief.

He had heard about the potency of these pills, expensive and hard to acquire, so he greedily hid two, intending to test their effects.

Men, after all, are either fond of power, wealth, or lust.

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