The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 388: She Is Returning to Her Place

Chapter 388: She Is Returning to Her Place

Nanli was puzzled, "Congratulations for what?"

Qiu Hai paused, "Congratulations on earning ten thousand taels of silver."

As the Hell Lord, he managed the underworld and judged souls. While he could see mortal lifespans, he couldn’t alter them. Nanli’s assertion that Ming Ying had a long life wasn’t because Ming Ying was inherently long-lived, but because Nanli would change Ming Ying’s lifespan, revealing a long-life aspect. Only the Death God could do such a thing!

He was actually congratulating Nanli on regaining this ability, indicating she was about to overcome her emotional tribulation and return to her original position. His boss was about to return to whip him into shape again! The thought excited him.

Seeing Qiu Hai’s excited expression, Nanli found it even stranger. One might think he had earned the ten thousand taels himself.

Ming Ying’s dramatic recovery, even more vibrant than before her pregnancy, left the agonized Yuan Liang astonished. This woman seemed even more powerful than Chong Jiu.

Pushing the physician away, Yuan Liang viciously demanded Ming Ying, "You! Give her some silver and make her draw another healing talisman!"

Ming Ying was taken aback, "Yuan Liang, have you lost your mind?"

Seeing Nanli’s fatigue, Ming Ying already felt guilty. How could she possibly ask for another favor?

Yuan Liang sneered coldly, "I’m not crazy. I am your husband. Do you have the heart to see me suffer? Besides, it’s your servant who beat me like this; you should be responsible!"

Ming Ying bit her lip, "Stop dreaming!"

Yuan Liang raised an eyebrow, "Don’t you care about Yany’s life anymore?"

Ming Ying’s face paled, trembling all over. Yuan Liang had control over her eldest daughter. If she didn’t comply, his beastly nature would likely lead him to withhold the antidote.

But she looked at Nanli, unable to bring herself to ask for help. Money wasn’t always the solution. Nanli had already used much of her power for one healing talisman. Asking for more would make her no different from Yuan Liang.

Seeing Ming Ying’s hesitation, Nanli felt relieved. Helping wasn’t something to be taken for granted.

Even Qiu Hai muttered, "I can’t stand your cowardice. What’s wrong with your daughter?"

Ming Ying dared not speak, fearing to anger Yuan Liang further.

The nurse, however, had a clear mind. Recognizing Nanli and Qiu Hai’s extraordinary abilities, she respectfully explained, "Madam was about to divorce him, but he refused and poisoned our eldest miss. That’s why madam is constantly under his control."

"May I ask if you can detoxify our eldest miss so that madam can be free from his grasp and escape this suffering?"

Qiu Hai glared at Yuan Liang, tempted to kill him on the spot. Nanli, sensing his intent, gently blocked him.

The little fourth miss started fussing in her arms, her tiny body wriggling with surprising strength. Her big, round eyes stared at Nanli, and when she didn’t hear what she wanted, she pouted and began to cry, though it sounded more like a tantrum.

Nanli, flustered, tried to soothe her, "Why are you crying again? Be good, don’t cry."

But the little fourth miss only cried louder. Nanli broke out in a sweat.

Qiu Hai approached, observing the little fourth miss’s strong soul, and smirked, "Alright, alright. Our ancestor is very capable. I assure you your big sister will be fine. Happy now?"

The little fourth miss instantly stopped crying, a few tears still clinging to her lashes. She looked at Nanli, waiting for her confirmation.

"This newborn is really something," Nanli murmured. "Since he promised, I can’t refuse. Just don’t cry anymore."

She adored soft and cute children. The little fourth miss’s face brightened with a joyful smile.

"Thank you! Thank you!" The nurse was moved to tears.

Ming Ying, choking back sobs, was unable to speak.

Yuan Liang sneered, "That poison is Sevenfold Mandrake, made from seven different toxic substances and creatures. It invades the meridians and penetrates the bones, making it nearly impossible to remove!"

Nanli squinted, "This poison has no antidote. It attacks monthly, and only by using counteracting substances from the same toxins can a pill be made to prolong life. You are a cruel father."

Yuan Liang was surprised, "You know about it?"

"How could I agree otherwise?" Nanli replied.

Yuan Liang was skeptical, "You said it’s incurable. What use is your promise? You should advise Ming Ying to stop opposing me. If she pleases me, I might let her daughter live a few more years."

Ming Ying’s heart shattered upon hearing this. How had she ended up with such a beast of a husband?

Nanli smiled, instructing the nurse, "Bring your eldest miss here."

"Yes!" The nurse hurriedly went to fetch the child from the neighboring courtyard.

Yany, having recently vomited blood from poisoning, had been revived with an antidote but was still weak and listless at five years old. Seeing her mother, she weakly whimpered, "Mother, it hurts..."

Ming Ying rushed to hold her, seeing her pale face, feeling her heart break. It was all her fault her daughter was suffering.

Nanli handed the little fourth miss to Qiu Hai to detoxify Yany. Qiu Hai hesitated, "I’m not good with newborns."

Though his ghostly aura was concealed, it was still present and could affect the baby.

"It’s okay, she has a soul-stabilizing talisman. It won’t harm her," Nanli reassured.

Qiu Hai, reassured, chuckled, "Great."

Having only played with ghost babies in the underworld, he found the warmth of a living baby novel. The little fourth miss pouted, ready to cry again, but Qiu Hai lifted her effortlessly, holding her eye-level, "Little Ming Sheng, don’t cry, or I’ll sew your mouth shut."

The little fourth miss stared at him, seemingly intimidated, and stopped crying. Qiu Hai raised an eyebrow, "Ancestor, she’s a coward."

Nanli, now checking Yany’s pulse, responded, "She seems to understand everything. Don’t provoke her too much."

"No worries," Qiu Hai mumbled, carrying the little fourth miss to play elsewhere. Mortal children were indeed fun.

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