The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 73: The Beggar Unfit for the Stage

Chapter 73: The Beggar Unfit for the Stage

The gaze of Prince Min was profound.

He did believe the words of his wife.

Otherwise, why would Chu Nanli have such an expression just now?

After calming himself down, he spoke, "Very well, I shall no longer trouble you and your daughter. However, from this day forth, you shall never step out of the palace."

Princess Consort of Min let out a heavy sigh of relief.

In a dark corner, a talisman floated in the air.

Once the people left the main hall, the talisman turned into ashes, leaving no trace behind.

In the Qingliang Courtyard, Nanli heard their entire conversation and couldn’t help but feel her values shattered.

She never expected to encounter such a couple.

In that case, this marriage held no meaning.

However, what concerned her was what the Eighth Prince intended to do.

This matter was likely related to her, as Princess Consort Min hesitated to speak about it at the inn and urged her to leave as soon as possible.

With these thoughts in mind, Nanli took out a few talismans and transformed them into paper figures.

"Go and investigate." The paper figures immediately scattered in all directions.

Before long, they returned one by one, chattering away.

Nanli nodded repeatedly, understanding the situation.

Unexpectedly, there were secret guards monitoring the surroundings of the Marquis Anyang’s residence.

They were probably from Prince Min’s Mansion, which was why Princess Consort Min warned her.

They feared that she might encounter an accident on her way back home.

Could it be that Ye Jinming was afraid she would discern his fortune-telling skills and expose his ugly secrets, prompting him to consider silencing her?

But they hadn’t met before, so there was no need for such preemptive measures, right?

After careful consideration, Nanli used a teleportation talisman and directly arrived at the Mansion of Prince Yu.

She had been to Ye Siheng’s room before, so she decided to go there.

However, what did she see?

Ye Siheng had just finished bathing and was in the process of putting on his robe, with a faint mist still lingering on his body.

His physique was strong and muscular, exuding a sense of robustness.

When he saw Nanli suddenly appear in front of him, he froze, forgetting to move.

The robe hung loosely, revealing his collarbone.

Nanli blinked her eyes, only then realizing the situation.

She quickly turned around and coughed, "I... I have something to discuss with you."

Ye Siheng snapped back to his senses and hastily fastened his robe.

He asked, "What kind of talisman did you use?"

"A teleportation talisman," Nanli replied, glancing at him sideways.

Seeing that he had already dressed, albeit with slightly damp hair, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"I came here because I have urgent matters to discuss. I apologize for the disturbance."

Ye Siheng chuckled lightly, "There’s no need for such formality between us."

Upon seeing his captivating appearance, Nanli hurriedly said, "Have you ever met Prince Min?"

"The Eighth Brother?" Ye Siheng pondered for a moment.

"He rarely leaves his residence due to his poor health. He doesn’t even attend the usual palace banquets. In the past six months, I haven’t seen him either. Are you suspecting that the Eighth Brother might be the one behind the curse?"

Nanli nodded solemnly, "Yes, I just saw him tonight and have this suspicion."

However, Ye Siheng knew that it was impossible to determine whether someone was the culprit solely based on their appearance.

"Very well, I will go tomorrow," Ye Siheng said, understanding that Nanli must have her reasons for saying so and refrained from asking further.

Nanli took out another teleportation talisman and said, "Then I’ll take my leave." "You..." Ye Siheng didn’t even finish his sentence before Nanli disappeared before his eyes, leaving him somewhat bemused.

Since Nanli had reminded him in this way, he didn’t waste any time.

Early the next morning, he prepared precious medicinal herbs and went to visit Prince Min’s mansion.

Prince Min’s mansion was only half the size of Prince Yu’s mansion.

This was not surprising, considering that Ye Jinming’s mother had a low status, and coupled with his long-standing illness and lack of achievements, both the former emperor and Emperor Muwu didn’t pay much attention to him, resulting in a smaller bestowed residence.

Ye Siheng patiently awaited in the main hall until he finally caught sight of Ye Jinming.

Ye Jinming was supported by attendants, walking slowly, his frail body seemingly as delicate as a breeze that could blow him away.

"Ninth brother," he spoke with a hoarse voice after taking his seat, "It is totally out of expectation for your visiting today!"

"I have acquired some fine medicinal herbs and brought them for you, eighth brother," Ye Siheng replied.

In the past, he often sent gifts through others, but today he came in person.

"I haven’t finished using the ones you sent before," Ye Jinming said, "and now that you also have trouble with your legs, you should keep them for yourself."

"I have plenty at my residence, eighth brother, no need to worry," Ye Siheng replied calmly.

The jade pendant on his person did not emit any warmth, and his emotions were quite complex. The curse was not meant for eighth brother, so he should be happy. But without finding the curse caster, he would not be able to stand up, and in a few months, he would lose his life.

Hearing this, Ye Jinming’s eyes dimmed.

He knew very well that, for whatever good things his ninth brother brought here, he can never received from Emperor Muwu, no matter how severe his illness was.

On the contrary, because Ye Siheng had always been outstanding since childhood and had achieved many military merits in recent years, whenever he felt the slightest discomfort, the palace would send various precious medicinal herbs to him.

In front of this ninth brother, he felt like a beggar who couldn’t even step onto the stage, waiting for his mercy.

Ye Jinming forced a smile and said, "Then, I thank you, ninth brother. I am feeling unwell today, so I cannot invite you to dine with me."

Ye Siheng nodded slightly, "Then, I won’t disturb you, eighth brother."

After dismissing the attendants, Ye Jinming’s expression turned cold.

He slowly walked back to the main house, gasping for breath incessantly.

Cold sweat broke out on his body and forehead. His constitution was truly too weak.

A veiled woman emerged from behind the screen and tossed a sachet to him.

Ye Jinming caught the sachet, and two wisps of white smoke floated out, which he inhaled to gradually calm his breath.

"Thank you... What medicine did you put in this sachet?" Ye Jinming sincerely expressed his gratitude.

The effect was so remarkable; it must have been quite expensive.

The woman stood in the corner, her face partially obscured, and said, "There is no medicine inside, only a refined ghost spirit."

Ye Jinming’s body stiffened, and he instinctively threw the sachet away.

The woman chuckled lightly and picked up the sachet. "You are going to die. Only through this method can your life be prolonged."

Ye Jinming swallowed and said, "I... I know, but to extend my life in this way is defying the heavens. There will be retribution after death."

"You are not afraid of casting curses on Ye Siheng and facing retribution, but now you fear the consequences of prolonging your life with a refined ghost spirit?" The woman’s graceful figure slowly sat down.

Ye Jinming’s face turned pale, and he stared at the veiled woman with a mixture of shock and fear.

Seeing his reaction, the woman found it amusing. "You don’t need to be panic. As I said before, I am here to assist you."

Ye Jinming composed himself and asked, "Did you come here solely to prolong my life?"

"Far from it," the woman rested her chin on her hand, "Ye Siheng possesses a jade pendant with a drop of his own blood, which can help identify the person who cursed him."

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