The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 383: The Takeover Begins

Chapter 383: The Takeover Begins

In that preceding moment, those who heard Ming Ying was about to give birth were all greatly alarmed. The first person was naturally Yuan Liang, who was nearby.

He had plotted so much just to keep Ming Ying, to place the jar in her room, ensuring his future prosperity. Now she was suddenly about to give birth, and he hadn’t even placed the jar yet. How could this be?

He rushed into the room holding the jar, his expression flustered and anxious. No matter what, holding the jar here should still have some effect, right?

But the servants of the Ming family saw him, furious and angry, and wanted to kick Yuan Liang out. Yuan Liang protected the jar, directing his men to block them, saying, "Ming Ying is my wife. She’s about to give birth to my child. Why can’t I stay here and watch?"

The servant said, "You caused the madam to give birth prematurely. If she knows you’re here, it will surely affect her."

Yuan Liang, thick-skinned as ever, lifted his chin, "I’m not leaving. I’m staying right here! Go ahead and make a fuss. If it gets loud enough for her to hear, she might have a difficult labor!"

Hearing him say this, the servant’s face turned dark again and again. But Yuan Liang was right. Ming Ying’s premature labor was already dangerous, and she couldn’t be further agitated now.

The servant retreated a step, waved his hand, signaling the other servants not to make a move and cause a commotion. But seeing Yuan Liang holding a jar tightly, the servant found it very strange. His brows furrowed, "What is master holding? Could it be something harmful?"

Yuan Liang scolded, "You’re blind! This is for protection and ensuring safety, it will definitely help Ming Ying give birth!"

Tsk, would he be so kind?

The servant had long seen through his deceitful face and couldn’t believe it, especially with the strange and complex runes drawn on the jar. The more he guarded it, the more suspicious it seemed. It could very well be something evil!

The madam was already halfway to the gates of hell. He couldn’t afford to let her be in more danger. He ordered, "Throw that jar out!"

Saying this, he also went up to snatch it.

Meanwhile—

Changying had already used a Face-Changing Talisman to infiltrate the Yuan family. Naturally, she couldn’t pose as a Taoist, so she signed a contract to become a sweeping servant. She usually wielded a duster and a peach wood sword to catch ghosts. Now, holding a broom and sweeping fallen leaves all over the yard, after a few days, her back was sore, and she could hardly bear it.

"I can’t take this anymore! Whoever wants to do this work can do it! I’m done!" Changying threw the broom on the ground in anger.

Her master, hiding in her waist pouch, couldn’t show himself during the day but could only persuade, "Hold on, Ming Ying is about to give birth."

Changying gritted her teeth, "Her belly is only seven months along. It’ll be three more months. Master, please spare me."

The master grumbled, "Didn’t you say you would do your best? I’ve been a lonely ghost for many years, avoiding the ghost catchers, just wanting to possess a good body. It’s my only wish, can’t you help me with that?"

Changying thought, why should I? I’m not your daughter. She wanted to climb over the wall and leave. But at that moment, an old maid called from the moon gate, "Xiao Ying!"

Changying saw it was an old maid from Ming Ying’s courtyard. The maid hurried over excitedly, saying, "The madam is giving birth!"

"What?! It’s only been seven months!" Changying exclaimed.

The maid said, "I heard she had a dispute with the master and the elders, got agitated, and started labor early. I came to tell you immediately. Give me more silver."

Changying was delighted, gave the maid a piece of silver, and said, "Thank you."

She hurried to Ming Ying’s courtyard. Her master was already laughing in the pouch, "Heaven helps me! Heaven helps me!"

Changying was also happy. Once she delivered her master, her mission would be complete, and she could leave safely. In a few years, when her master grew up, she would come back to ask for some money. Nearing the courtyard, she could use an Invisibility Talisman to enter boldly.

Inside, the servants and Yuan Liang were in a heated tussle. In the inner room, a baby’s cry suddenly echoed. The jar trembled.

The timing was perfect!

Changying thought, opened her pouch, and let her master out, "Go, Master!"

"I’m coming!" Her master flew out, his glowing form caught everyone’s attention. Unexpectedly, another glow shot out from the jar, also heading towards the inner room at high speed.

The newborn the little fourth miss was a bit dirty, and the midwife had just cleaned her with hot water and wrapped her in clean cloth. Although she was only seven months old, she was as big as a full-term baby, her face white and tender. Though her eyes were still closed, the midwife smiled and said, "Fourth Miss is beautiful. She’ll definitely grow up to be a great beauty."

Her master saw the little fourth miss’s appearance and was very satisfied. Good, he had been ugly in his previous life. Possessing such a good-looking body and skin wouldn’t make his centuries-long search in vain. Without hesitation, he tried to rush into the little fourth miss’s body, aiming to tear apart her weak newborn soul and replace it with his own.

But out of nowhere, another force collided with his! Inside, the room filled with a chilling wind, and light gauze flew up.

The two lights clashed and exploded, causing dizziness. The midwife shivered, holding the little fourth miss tightly, quickly looking at the two lights on either side, her face pale, "What are these?"

The little fourth miss seemed frightened, opening her mouth and wailing loudly. "Goodness!" The master steadied himself, "So, there’s another soul eyeing this child. Who are you? Do you dare to challenge me?!"

Yao Sheng’s light was powerful. He had used various fates to break free from the Book of Life and Death, not only escaping but also strengthening his soul. After hiding in the coffin for years to nourish his soul, his three souls and seven spirits were far from ordinary.

"If you don’t want to be scattered, get lost now." Yao Sheng threatened. The master sneered, "Such arrogance, we’re all spirits seeking this child’s body. Let’s see who wins!"

He had absorbed many merits over the centuries. Even as a spirit, he could exert power. Yao Sheng disdainfully said, "Overestimating yourself."

He rushed to possess, not wanting to waste time with another spirit. He flew over, glowing brightly, shattering the master’s form in an instant!

The master, as a spirit, couldn’t spit blood but felt intense pain. Luckily, he had stored power, quickly piecing himself back together. He realized he couldn’t win and instinctively tried to escape. Yao Sheng wouldn’t let him go. His takeover was dangerous enough without the master returning for a sneak attack.

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