The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 401: I Must Go Back to Support Her

Chapter 401: I Must Go Back to Support Her

"Call me Qi Yu," Qi Yu said, bowing. "Thank you for rescuing us today. If there’s a chance in the future, my sisters and I will definitely repay this kindness."

The other sisters nodded in agreement.

Seeing that they no longer had any intentions of lingering, Ye Siheng’s expression relaxed slightly. He instructed, "Give them some silver."

The shadow guards understood the prince’s meaning and quickly took out a money pouch, calculating for a moment before handing over a gold ingot. This would be their capital for survival.

Qi Yu received the gold with a surge of emotion, wanting to express her thanks, but Ye Siheng had already called his shadow guards. "Let’s go."

Using the Transfer Talisman, Ye Siheng and his shadow guards vanished instantly.

Qi Yu’s lips twitched. "This gentleman lacks any grace. I wonder how his wife can tolerate him."

Leaving them behind without any further care seemed unbecoming of a man.

One of the sisters said, "Eleven sister, you shouldn’t judge so harshly. He might be very good to his wife but just lacks courtesy with us."

Qi Yu pondered this and sighed. "Not only is this gentleman exceptionally handsome, but he also has some skill. If he is so loyal to one person, his wife must be outstanding as well."

This incident made her realize that beauty alone might not be enough.

Ye Siheng, using the Transfer Talisman, left Jianggu’s territory and arrived at a small merchant town. This place was an outpost for Mu Nation. The shopkeeper, seeing Ye Siheng and his entourage suddenly appear, was initially cautious but quickly welcomed him once he recognized Ye Siheng’s appearance. "Master, you’ve returned!"

Ye Siheng had previously instructed the shopkeeper to expect such a visit, so he was prepared.

Ye Siheng grunted in acknowledgment and followed the shopkeeper into the building. This outpost was a transit station where secret messages passed through before heading to Mu Nation’s border.

The shopkeeper had been sent to Qi Nation personally by Ye Siheng. He asked, "Master, was the mission successful?"

Appearing at night suggested that something might have gone wrong.

Ye Siheng sat down and said, "Everything went as expected. The items have been delivered to the Prince of Liangguang."

The shadow guards were surprised. "As expected? We thought the mission had failed. The Prince of Liangguang might not dare to use our people."

"But he has the peach wood dagger. Once he learns the plan, he can arrange his own men," Ye Siheng explained. "The token I gave him to summon spies was of no real use."

The shadow guards understood. The mission wasn’t about collaborating with Qi Xuan but rather sending something to make him bold enough to act against Qi Hong.

The shopkeeper, having been undercover in Qi Nation for a long time, was worried. "Even so, Qi Xuan is brave but lacks wisdom. He might not succeed."

Ye Siheng replied, "As long as it creates chaos in Qi Nation, it will be a success."

The shopkeeper nodded, understanding the rationale.

Ye Siheng had been away for a while and was concerned about Nanli. Unfortunately, the distance made communication difficult.

He asked, "How are things in Mu Nation?"

The shopkeeper, understanding the concern, replied, "The princess is well, but she discovered Grand Tutor... well, he can’t be called Grand Tutor anymore. The emperor has stripped him of the title."

Ye Siheng raised an eyebrow and asked for more details. The shopkeeper elaborated on Nanli’s proposed legal reforms as well.

Ye Siheng frowned slightly upon hearing that it was Yao Sheng. Although the secret messages said the problem was resolved, he knew Yao Sheng well and was certain he wouldn’t give up easily.

Yao Sheng would likely leave a backdoor.

"Travel overnight. Return to Mu Nation immediately," Ye Siheng said, his concern for Nanli growing.

The shadow guards noticed Ye Siheng’s pale face and faint fatigue, quickly advising, "Master, you should rest for the night and leave tomorrow."

"Yes, there’s no rush," the shopkeeper added.

Ye Siheng’s expression hardened. "If you don’t have a wife, you wouldn’t understand how urgent it is."

The shadow guards were also concerned about their families but couldn’t express it as directly as Ye Siheng. The shopkeeper, who was undercover and not even married, was speechless.

Ye Siheng continued, "Moreover, Nanli is dealing with legal reforms and will face many difficulties. I need to return quickly to support her."

The shopkeeper, not knowing the full situation, sighed, "Master, you truly care about the princess."

The shadow guards murmured, "Master, you’re worrying too much. With the princess’s abilities, who in Mu Nation could bully her?"

Ye Siheng could not tolerate this. He glared at the shadow guards. "Are you saying Nanli is temperamental?"

The shadow guards shivered and quickly clarified, "Master, that’s not what we meant! The princess is kind and good-hearted, and not at all temperamental! But she likely misses you a lot, so we should leave immediately to avoid her worrying about you."

Ye Siheng appreciated this and nodded. He feared that Nanli might have lost weight in his absence.

The cold wind blew sharply.

He decisively stood up. "Set off immediately!"

Meanwhile, at the Mansion of Marquis Anyang.

Chu Shuo had just brought some night snacks. "Second Brother, I’ve gained weight and can’t eat anymore," Nanli said, touching her face.

Over the past year, she had lost her youthful naivety and developed a more refined appearance. However, after returning to her family home for a while, her face had become rounder.

Chu Shuo examined her carefully and said, "You haven’t gained weight. It’s fine. You need to eat more so others don’t think you’re starving."

This reasoning was quite peculiar.

Nanli had a few bites but firmly requested Chu Shuo to stop bringing night snacks.

Chu Shuo looked dejected, lowering his head. "You’re about to return to the Prince Yu Mansion. It’s just a few days’ worth of night snacks. Can’t you eat them?"

Previously, Nanli had been persuaded by Chu Shuo’s pitiful look and had eaten several days’ worth of snacks, which made her clothes tight. This time, she was determined not to be swayed.

"Yes, I don’t want to eat anymore," Nanli said seriously.

Chu Shuo’s face fell, and his eyes reddened, almost in tears. "I meticulously planned the menu, selected the best ingredients, and supervised the cook without a moment’s pause. After all this effort, all I get is a refusal?"

Rainbow and Chunbao shivered at the melodrama.

Nanli felt a chill run down her spine. She said helplessly, "Second Brother, do you want to be banned from my courtyard in the future?"

Chu Shuo’s expression quickly returned to normal. "Of course not. I won’t bring any more night snacks!"

Nanli nodded in satisfaction.

Just then, Chu Yan burst in. Seeing the two of them, he looked anxious. "Second Brother, Sixth Sister, Father went straight to Qiutang Pavilion as soon as he returned. He must be planning to confront Second Uncle!"