The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 49: Xie Beihan Doesn’t Deceive His Father But His Younger Sister

Chapter 49: Xie Beihan Doesn’t Deceive His Father But His Younger Sister

"Wedding dowry?" Nanli was taken aback.

Upon closer inspection of the items in the box, she discovered that the gemstones were of the highest quality, lustrous and full, emitting a faint colorful glow under the illumination of the candles.

There were even two pearls, each as big as a fingernail, clearly valuable.

"Yes, they are all for you," Chu Shuo nodded, "You are my dear sister, and when you marry, you deserve the finest dowry."

Nanli blinked, "But I have never intended to marry."

"Why? If you don’t marry, both father and mother will be heartbroken. Besides, I won’t have any use for these dowries," Chu Shuo insisted.

"I want to eliminate all the evil spirits and demons in the world, I don’t have time for that," Nanli replied naturally.

Moreover, having lived two lifetimes, she didn’t quite understand the concept of romantic love.

"Doing all that doesn’t mean you can’t get married, it’s not mutually exclusive," Chu Shuo shrugged, "Just because you don’t have anyone you like now doesn’t mean you won’t in the future."

Nanli was stunned, raising her gaze to look at Chu Shuo.

With a simple sentence, she felt a sudden clarity, as if even her internal cultivation had advanced to a new level.

Yes, she could protect the world and also love someone, what conflict was there?

A smile curled up at the corner of Nanli’s mouth, "Thank you, Second Brother."

Chu Shuo was also confused, not understanding for her sudden appreciation.

He glanced at the items in the box and thought, yes, he must have prepared something very good that his sister really liked.

This motivated him even more, he must strive harder and search for even better things! ——

After resting for a few days, when Chu Shuo’s body was completely fine, he went to the Wanfo Temple to pray to the gods and buddhas.

Nanli was the one with the most free time in the family, and she was his dear sister, so naturally he dragged her along.

Xie Beihan also wanted to light a lamp and offer incense for his younger brother, so he went along as well.

On the way, Nanli also gave some silver to Master Yuanfan, and upon learning the reason behind it, Chu Shuo and Xie Beihan pooled together five thousand taels.

Master Yuanfan accepted it with a smile, knowing that he hadn’t miscalculated today, as a large sum of money had indeed come his way.

He could build a few more houses and by winter, the children would have warm winter clothes to wear.

Those who offered money were destined to do so.

He glanced at the two individuals’ faces and knew that Chu Shuo had overcome his great calamity.

He said to Xie Beihan, "Donor, let me give you a piece of advice, be cautious with your words in the near future."

Even when they were getting on the carriage, Xie Beihan still hadn’t figured out the hidden meaning behind those words.

"Sixth Sister, what did Master Yuanfan mean by that?" he asked with some concern. "He meant that if you can avoid speaking, then don’t speak, so as not to invite trouble," Nanli explained.

"I see," Xie Beihan was somewhat surprised, "Sixth Sister, it seems you still need to learn more about physiognomy?"

Nanli smiled and gave him a playful look, "It’s not that I can’t see it, but even if I give you advice, you won’t be able to resist speaking. These things are a person’s destiny, and I won’t intentionally intervene."

Xie Beihan felt particularly unconvinced.

What a joke, he had already become mature and steady now, how couldn’t he resist speaking?

If he could avoid speaking, then he wouldn’t speak, what’s so difficult about that?

Since Master Yuanfan had given him advice, that would also be his destiny even with changes.

Clearly, Xie Beihan had underestimated the complexity of the matter.

After two days had passed, the youngest son of Prince Zhuang reached his full moon, and Marquis Zhenbei accompanied him to celebrate the occasion with a feast.

Prince Zhuang, being the fourth son of the former emperor, was a leisurely prince.

Several years ago, he had only one son with the queen, and thereafter, she was unable to conceive again.

However, someone had gifted the Prince Zhuang a concubine named Ying, who soon became pregnant and gave birth to a chubby little boy after ten months.

This was his second son, a testament to his enduring vitality, which prompted him to host a grand banquet.

Marquis Zhenbei, the queen’s own brother and a man of power, arrived, and Prince Zhuang emerged from the crowd with a smile, saying, "Thank you, dear brother, for gracing us with your presence!"

Marquis Zhenbei chuckled and replied, "It is only fitting for me to come on the occasion of your son’s full moon. I have bestowed upon him a longevity lock, so bring him forth quickly."

Prince Zhuang instructed the wet nurse to bring the child forward.

The longevity lock was held by Xie Beihan.

Xie Beihan glanced at the child, then at Prince Zhuang, and blurted out, "Oh? Lord Zhuang, it seems your palace is somewhat vacant, with only one child, isn’t that right?" There were many people in the courtyard, and Xie Beihan’s voice carried far.

Right away, it attracted numerous gazes, and murmurs and whispers filled the air.

It was as if Prince Zhuang had been cuckolded, and one of his sons was not of his bloodline.

Prince Zhuang’s expression changed repeatedly.

Marquis Zhenbei sternly rebuked, "You have not yet mastered your craft, why speak such nonsense?"

Could such words be spoken in front of everyone?

Xie Beihan snapped back to reality, his face turning pale.

He had intended to keep quiet, but after studying and learning for half a month, whenever he saw something, he couldn’t help but show off.

He never expected it would lead to such a calamity.

Truly, Sixth Sister was extraordinary, and he admired her greatly. "Apologies, Prince Zhuang, I should have spoken to you privately," Xie Beihan said.

"...," Marquis Zhenbei wanted to pick up a brick and smash this son to death as well.

Prince Zhuang was furious and, with so many people listening, he had no choice but to address the matter.

"Where did you learn this fortune-telling skill? You are truly misleading others!"

Xie Beihan refused to back down.

In his eyes, Sixth Sister was the greatest diviner in the world, and he couldn’t tolerate anyone’s defaming on her.

He declared, "I was merely trying to offer a well-intentioned reminder. Whether you choose to listen or not, Sixth Sister is truly formidable. If she were here, she could easily discern which son is not of your bloodline!"

"You scoundrel, what nonsense are you spouting!" Zhenbei Marquis was exasperated and wanted to drag Xie Beihan away.

However, Prince Zhuang ordered his men to stop them.

"A mere woman, and you don’t even know which family or sect she belongs to. You are both equally ignorant, corrupting you," he said coldly.

"I don’t know about your Sixth Sister, but Chu Nanli, the Sixth Miss of the Anyang Marquis Mansion, is indeed!" Xie Beihan raised his head and spoke loudly, "Today, I will show you her prowess!"

With that, he sent his attendants to invite her from the Anyang Marquis Mansion.

Zhenbei Marquis held his forehead, contemplating whether he should just faint and be done with it.

It seemed that today he would greatly offend Prince Zhuang.

He would reclaim his lost dignity from where it had been discarded.

He forbade anyone at the banquet from leaving, so that everyone could witness the abilities of Chu Nanli, this so-called charlatan, and prove that both sons were indeed of his bloodline.

The attendants went back and forth, taking half an hour.

Nanli wore a light blue dress, with only a wooden hairpin adorning her hair, looking nothing like a noble lady.

However, her exquisite beauty, as gentle as autumn water, was like a refreshing breeze that dispelled the extravagance of the courtyard.

As soon as she saw Xie Beihan, Nanli’s face turned dark.

The trouble he had caused had entangled her as well.

She had previously assessed the compatibility between the two based on their birthdates, claiming they were fated to be together.

She never expected that this was the kind of fate she had predicted!