The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 64: Danger, How Can She Go Alone

Chapter 64: Danger, How Can She Go Alone

Chu Yan was unaware of the young man’s thoughts, but Nanli hurriedly returned to the mansion, and naturally, he had to follow suit.

By the time they arrived back at the mansion, evening was approaching.

Nanli immediately packed her belongings, attaching a storage talisman to her bag, which could hold many things yet appeared light as a feather.

Seeing this, Lady Shen asked, "Li’er, what’s happening? Are you going out?"

Nanli nodded, merely suspecting and fearing that Shen would worry, so she didn’t explicitly state her intentions.

Shen knew that she always had her own ideas and furrowed her brows, finally sighing softly, "Wait a moment, I’ll have someone prepare some food in the kitchen."

After Shen prepared the food and gave numerous reminders, Nanli finally left the house.

As it was nearing evening, Nanli was afraid of being stranded without a place to stay in the dark, so she used a teleportation talisman along with her horse and attendants to travel a distance, which would lead them to the inn ahead.

Upon arriving at the front of the inn, she saw a squad of black-armored guards and a black wooden carriage.

There was no need to guess; it must be Ye Siheng who was here.

Upon entering, she indeed saw Ye Siheng and his servants in the main hall.

Nanli’s eyes brightened, "Your Highness, what a coincidence!"

As they were outside, Ye Siheng was only wearing a plain black robe, yet it did not diminish his peerless appearance.

Ye Siheng paused, turning his head to scrutinize her for a while.

His expression was indifferent, his voice carrying a hint of aloofness, "Indeed, quite a coincidence."

Nanli glanced at the faint black mist on their foreheads and blinked, asking, "Are you all heading to the White Egret Academy?"

Ye Siheng furrowed his brows, "How did you know?"

Having studied at the White Egret Academy himself, he had also received an invitation this time.

Nanli casually sat down, poured herself a cup of tea to moisten her throat, and said, "In my fifth brother’s academy, there are two students who are also showing signs of black mist on their foreheads. That’s how I guessed."

Ye Siheng immediately deduced where she was going, squinting slightly, "You think something will happen at the White Egret Academy, so you want to make a trip there?"

He remembered that Chu Yan had gone to the White Egret Academy to study and had become a disciple under Mr. Wei.

Nanli nodded, "Yes, I’m worried about my third brother."

Ye Siheng thought of the one thousand taels and couldn’t help but sneer at her, "How much silver are you getting for this trip?"

"I’m going to visit my own brother. Why would I accept any silver?"

Nanli was puzzled.

Ye Siheng’s expression grew even worse.

Indeed, he was an outsider, which was why Nanli wanted to accept his silver.

He didn’t want to bother with Nanli any longer and instructed Qing Feng to push him back to his room.

Qing Feng had long wanted to do this and let Nanli step aside.

Little did he know that Nanli, stubborn as she was, actually followed them inside.

"Miss Chu, this is my lord’s room. It’s not appropriate for a young lady like you to come in," Qing Feng just wanted to drive her out.

Nanli didn’t mind and said, "I have an important matter to inform him."

Seeing her serious expression, Qing Feng realized that she did indeed have something important to say.

He glanced at Ye Siheng’s face and went outside to stand guard.

Nanli felt that she and Ye Siheng were friends, so there was no need to be so formal.

She sat down beside him and began discussing yesterday’s events.

After listening, Ye Siheng furrowed his brows, "Are you saying that the person who tried to take my life is a woman?"

"Most likely," Nanli nodded, "She took great efforts just to prevent me from helping you. Do you have any romantic entanglements that would make this woman hate you so much?"

But looking at the corners of the woman’s eyes, she seemed to be older and might not necessarily due to a romantic entanglement.

Ye Siheng cast a fleeting glance at her, "I have always been indifferent to dealings with other women, what romantic entanglements could there be? You are the only woman by my side who possesses profound knowledge of the Daoist arts."

Noticing his confusion, Nanli sighed softly, "That’s a pity then. I had hoped that you could provide some clues, my lord."

Unable to bear her earnest expression, Ye Siheng turned his head away and said, "Nanli, you need not involve yourself in my affairs any longer, lest you and those close to you suffer the consequences."

Having changed his fate and sensing the ominous aura around him, he knew he should not have had much interaction with others.

Nanli was taken aback, immediately moving Ye Siheng’s wheelchair closer as their eyes met, "My lord, you need not feel burdened by me. That woman took something precious to me, which allowed her to exchange it for your life. By helping you, I am also helping myself."

The power of the spiritual pearl was not to be underestimated.

In the hands of the wrong person, it would only be used for more nefarious deeds. Thus, she had to retrieve it as soon as possible.

Ye Siheng stared at her in a daze, suddenly realizing everything. He tugged at the corner of his mouth and said, "So, you were searching for something of your own. No wonder you said my affairs were your affairs."

Nanli’s words were meant to alleviate any psychological burden Ye Siheng might have.

She continued, "Rest assured, my lord, it is no trouble at all. That woman is skilled in witchcraft, and the people of the Jiang Country excel in such arts. It should not be difficult to find her."

Moreover, the spiritual pearl was still within the vicinity of the capital.

Unearthing this woman would only be a matter of time.

Ye Siheng’s gaze turned cold as he glanced at Nanli, "Thank you, Miss Chu."

It turned out that it was not Nanli’s lack of sentiment, but rather his own misguided assumptions from the beginning.

Truly laughable.

Nanli waved her hand, "There is no need for such formality between us. Did the Chuanbei-loquat pills I gave you work?"

Just mentioning that medicine made Ye Siheng’s heart ache. His voice sounded cold and squeezed through his teeth, "They worked, of course they did."

He had spent a thousand taels on it.

If it hadn’t worked, he would have gone to the Anyang Marquis’s residence long ago.

Nanli immediately smiled, "I could tell by the sound of your voice that it worked. And what about your legs? Can the calming talisman suppress the ominous aura?"

"It can." Ye Siheng felt mentally and physically exhausted. "I am tired. You should rest as well."

Without much thought, Nanli quickly left.

At this moment, Qing Feng entered and saw Ye Siheng sitting there, his figure desolate. He couldn’t help but feel a pang of heartache.

But Ye Siheng quickly composed himself and said, "The person who exchanged my fate is skilled in witchcraft. Let Qingyang to investigate."

Qing Feng immediately leaned closer, listening to Ye Siheng’s instructions before nodding.

"My lord, since Miss Chu mentioned that it is dangerous to go to the White Egret Academy, perhaps we should reconsider going?" he suggested after some thought.

Ye Siheng lowered his gaze and said, "If it is dangerous, how can I let her go alone?"

He had never been one to avoid any kind of danger. His life was here, and anyone or anything that dared to challenge it was welcome to try.

Qing Feng had heard some of the conversation from outside.

Nanli’s concern was merely for her own sake, and there was no need for his lord to be so concerned and nervous.

"My lord may be stubborn in words but soft-hearted in actions," Qing Feng gritted his teeth.

"Why not be straightforward with Miss Chu and let her make a choice?"

"Enough. Don’t teach me how to do things in the future," Ye Siheng touched the bracelet on his wrist.

"I have yet to find the person who cursed me, and my remaining days are numbered. What use is there in being forthright?"

It was better to silently accompany and protect each other.