The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 339: Luring the Snake out of Its Hole

Chapter 339: Luring the Snake out of Its Hole

Zhi Mi was agile and quickly dodged, shouting, "Senior Sister asked me to do this, Xiao Yu, please stop, don’t hit me!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu immediately stopped.

She looked puzzled, "Senior Sister Liu asked you to do this? What do you mean?"

Zhi Mi tidied himself up and said, "Come, let’s talk as we walk. This matter is crucial."

Xiao Yu became even more puzzled.

Before long, Xiao Yu, with her "pregnant belly," was assisted onto the carriage by her maid. She indeed looked anxious and worried, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.

To outsiders, she now resembled Xiao Wanyi.

On the second floor of a teahouse by the street, Xue Shengnan was drinking tea.

A young beggar approached. The waiter initially wanted to shoo him away, but the beggar took out a silver ingot and said, "I have money!"

The waiter hesitated, muttered a few words, and then ignored the beggar.

The beggar looked around before walking straight to Xue Shengnan’s side, his face full of joy, "Sister Xue!"

Upon seeing him, Xue Shengnan took out a handkerchief, wiped his hands, then placed a bun in his hands, and said warmly, "How are things?"

"That Xiao Wanyi did indeed leave, and I’ve done everything you asked me to." The young beggar felt warm and satisfied in his heart, answering before starting to eat the bun.

Xue Shengnan smiled and tidied the beggar’s hair, "Thank you. Without your help, I wouldn’t know what to do."

"They bullied Sister Xue, so I naturally had to stand up for you." The young beggar looked sincere.

Xue Shengnan’s eyes softened even more, and she wiped the beggar’s mouth.

While those officials’ families were used to putting on airs, thinking they could win hearts by donating a few items, Xue Shengnan operated differently. She had long selected people, providing them with food and clothing, and had already won over several young beggars.

These beggars were very useful; with a little favor, they worshipped her like a deity and spared no effort in helping her.

It was she who sent the young beggars to incite the troublemakers into robbing.

Xue Shengnan glanced sideways and saw a carriage from the Mansion of Marquis Anyang on the street. Her eyes narrowed, "You should leave now. Don’t come to find me during this period."

After saying that, she gave the young beggar several more silver ingots.

The young beggar nodded, "Sister Xue, rest assured, I’ll remember."

He left with the silver, but turned back several times, clearly reluctant to leave.

Xue Shengnan kept smiling until the young beggar went downstairs. Only then did she suppress her smile, took out a clean handkerchief, and vigorously wiped her hands.

Shuang’er stood aside, knowing better than to say anything.

The carriage was approaching the main street.

Xue Shengnan couldn’t help but widen her eyes and hold her breath.

Xiao Wanyi heard about her mother’s trouble, undoubtedly unsettled. At this moment, any slight collision could endanger both mother and child.

Sure enough, as she had planned, a street vendor was knocked over, and the creatures in the cage suddenly scattered in panic.

Someone shouted, "These things are poisonous!"

The commoners heard this and immediately panicked, causing chaos throughout the street!

For a moment, cries of fear, screams, and curses rang out one after another.

The guards and servants of the Mansion of Marquis Anyang were well-trained. They quickly protected the carriage, preventing the commoners from rushing into it.

The carriage remained safe and sound.

On the second floor of the teahouse, Xue Shengnan saw this and gritted her teeth. She reached for her waist.

"Miss!" Shuang’er hurriedly grabbed Xue Shengnan’s hand. "Didn’t you say not to use evil symbols and Bewitched Worms anymore? This will let Dalisi Procuratorate know that the real culprit is still at large."

Xue Shengnan said coldly, "Xiao Wanyi finally went out for a trip. Missing this opportunity means there won’t be another chance in the future."

Shuang’er was almost in tears. "Why take such risks? This also proves that Xiao Wanyi and her child are not fated to die. Haven’t you always said that Heaven has its own arrangements? Going against the will of Heaven will only bring disaster upon oneself, right?"

At this moment, Xue Shengnan wanted to let go.

But Chu Ye’s face flashed through her mind, and various emotions churned within her. She couldn’t suppress them.

She almost bit down on her silver teeth and said, "If Heaven had eyes, it wouldn’t treat me like this!"

At birth, there were strange signs, magpies congratulated her, but her mother died early. After her stepmother came in, she suffered all kinds of abuse!

She lived a difficult life. When has Heaven ever shown mercy to her?

Xue Shengnan didn’t hesitate anymore. She tore off the small sachet around her waist. As soon as the opening was made, two Bewitched Worms flew out.

The Bewitched Worms hovered around her fingertips. Xue Shengnan was well-prepared. With a flick of her finger, she directed them towards the carriage.

These Bewitched Worms were carefully nurtured by her and understood human intentions. As soon as Xue Shengnan gave the order, they immediately flapped their wings and rushed towards the carriage of the Mansion of Marquis Anyang.

Xue Shengnan’s heart tightened. Her breathing slowed, and she slowly clenched her fists.

Unexpectedly, as the Bewitched Worms flew closer, a figure suddenly appeared in front of the carriage.

The man’s figure was agile. With a fire talisman sacrificed, he had already burned one of the Bewitched Worms into charcoal!

The other Bewitched Worm flew in through a gap in the curtain. The man’s face changed, and he lifted the curtain to prepare to sacrifice another fire talisman.

But what he saw shocked him.

Upon closer inspection, he realized that this woman was not Xiao Wanyi but a maid who had used a disguise charm.

There was another person beside her.

Nanli had already caught hold of the other Bewitched Worm and broken its wings.

She grinned at him, "Long time no see, Master Chong Jiu."

At this moment, Chong Jiu finally understood that Nanli had set a trap for him!

He wanted to draw out a teleportation talisman and slip away, but Nanli reacted faster. She grabbed Chong Jiu’s wrist.

The strength was so great that Chong Jiu’s face immediately turned pale, and he cried out in pain.

He didn’t sit idly by. With his left hand, he launched an attack, trying to grab Nanli’s neck.

But Nanli wouldn’t give him that chance.

Since she had lured the snake out of its hole, she was going to catch the snake.

She parried Chong Jiu’s attack and swiftly pasted a paralyzing talisman on his forehead.

Chong Jiu realized the danger. He knew that Nanli’s skills were superior to his own. If he were affixed with the paralyzing talisman, he would certainly be unable to escape!

In an instant, he made up his mind.

Seeing him reach for the dagger at his waist, Nanli thought he was just struggling in his death throes.

But she had misjudged.

Chong Jiu didn’t intend to attack her but himself!

The dagger plunged into his chest, and countless black mists instantly burst forth!

Nanli was caught off guard, the closest one. Fortunately, her strong spirit and the protective seals within her body prevented the black mist from harming her.

But Chong Jiu had taken advantage of this gap, pulling out his hand.

He staggered back and fell to the ground, clutching his chest. The black mist surged out like a tide.

Nanli frowned. "You’re truly mad. You’re actually injecting yourself with evil spirits!"

"Not mad. How else can I escape?" Chong Jiu sneered, seemingly indifferent. "Today, I was careless and fell into your trap. But if you want to catch me, you’ll have to cultivate for another three to five years!"