The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 78: Once Emotions Arise, Weakness Emerges

Chapter 78: Once Emotions Arise, Weakness Emerges

"Yet I am of royal blood!" Ye Jinming exclaimed loudly.

He knew that if he were to die, the woman’s plans would be thwarted, so he felt somewhat invincible.

The veiled woman’s fingers curled, and the resentful black mist instantly entangled him, gripping his throat.

Her gaze was sharp. "Remember, I am the master, and you are the servant. Do not speak to me in such a tone. Although I wish for Ye Siheng’s demise, it does not mean I will be controlled by you."

Ye Jinming was struggling to breathe, his face turning pale.

Fortunately, the woman only intended to teach him a lesson and did not truly wish to end his life.

Gasping for breath, Ye Jinming collapsed to the ground, coughing incessantly. "I am the master, and you are the servant..."

He quickly recalled hearing similar words spoken in the palace, with a similar tone.

He raised his head, his eyes widening. "You are from Hui-yun Palace..."

The woman stared at him, raising an eyebrow.

Her vigilant expression silenced Ye Jinming, preventing him from saying anything further.

He couldn’t understand why both she and Hui-yun Palace want to kill Ye Siheng, especially since he was Huiyun Palace’s offspring.

The night grew darker.

Cao Mammy assisted the woman to rest.

The room where the woman resided and the furnishings she used were all of the highest quality.

Unable to contain herself, Cao Mammy said, "Master, I never expected Ye Siheng to have his own love affair.

Chu Nanli is willing to endure heavenly punishment for him, truly surprising me."

A hint of disdain flashed in the woman’s eyes.

"Once emotions arise, weaknesses emerge. Moreover, Chu Nanli has five brothers." With Chu Nanli’s help in suppressing the murderous intent in Ye Siheng’s legs, it wouldn’t be so easy to kill him.

However, every time she extended Ye Jinming’s life, it would consume a great deal of mental energy and power.

It could sustain the condition for a while, but not for three to five years.

Therefore, Chu Nanli must die.

The scandalous plot of the esteemed Prince Min conspiring against his own brother had caused quite a stir in the court.

Now, when entering or leaving the city, one’s identity and household registration were strictly examined.

The Black Armor Guards even went door-to-door for inspections, determined to expose Ye Jinming.

To facilitate Chu Nanli’s movements, Ye Siheng had Qing Feng deliver a new token to her.

He feared that Chu Nanli hadn’t fully understood, so he reassured her that the token held no other meaning and asked her not to dwell on it.

Chu Nanli looked at the token beside her pillow, tossing and turning for a while, her mind in disarray, making it difficult to fall asleep.

She decided to get up and used a teleportation charm to arrive at Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

Thanks to Xie Beihan’s prior instructions, Chu Nanli’s late-night visiting didn’t cause much surprise among the maidservants, who promptly informed him.

Xie Beihan was still diligently studying by lamplight.

Seeing Chu Nanli arrive at his courtyard late at night, he assumed something major had occurred and hurriedly went out to greet her.

"Sister, why have you come? Is something wrong?" he asked anxiously.

Although Nanli had refused to accept him as her disciple, in his heart, she was still his master, and he must always show respect!

"I do indeed have an important matter," Chu Nanli said solemnly.

Xie Beihan waved his hand, dismissing the maidservants.

"This matter can only be discussed with you," Chu Nanli said.

"You were well-informed about private things of Nuptial Chamber before.

You must understand."

"...," Xie Beihan felt she was mocking him.

He pursed his lips, trying to defend himself.

"There weren’t that many..."

"Not that many? Second Brother told me that he alone knew the names of three or four," Chu Nanli bluntly exposed him.

Xie Beihan coughed lightly, his face slightly embarrassed.

"A prodigal son can mend his ways! Sister, I have dismissed all the maidservants and no longer indulge in such matters!"

"Now that you no longer have maidservants, will you take concubines in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Beihan’s heart immediately tensed, and he asked in return, "Sister, with such detailed questions, could it be... could it be that you..."

"What?" Chu Nanli tilted her head, puzzled.

Xie Beihan took a step back, earnestly saying, "Sister, in my eyes, you are like my master! We absolutely cannot marry!"

Chu Nanli’s lips twitched.

"Tell me, how did I give you that illusion ?"

She scrutinized him, with an unmistakable disdain gaze.

Xie Beihan, upon seeing this look, not only did not get angry, but also breathed a sigh of relief.

He was terrified!

"Why does sixth sister ask me like this?"

"Just curious, if a man who doesn’t take concubines, will he die?" Nanli said.

But soon she realized she had come to the wrong person.

Xie Beihan was not Ye Siheng.

Xie Beihan used to be surrounded by many women and was not ignorant.

Now, listening to Nanli’s words, he suddenly got the key point, saying, "I understand now. You must be afraid that the Ninth Prince will take concubines."

Nanli was taken aback, without shameful, but asking, "How do you know I’m thinking about the Ninth Prince? Can’t I think about other men?"

Xie Beihan chuckled, "There’s nothing difficult about that. I often visit the Anyang Marquis Mansion. Apart from your five brothers, other men who come to you for talismans or elixirs have to spend money. But when you asked me to deliver the Chuanbei Loquat Pill to the Ninth Prince, you didn’t even accept payment. I knew from that moment that you were in trouble, that you fell in love as soon as you came of age and wanted to marry yourself off."

Nanli’s thoughts instantly became clearer, and she nodded in sudden realization.

When it came down to it, Xie Beihan was also her friend.

Why wasn’t she as generous to him?

And then there was the matter of the heavenly punishment a few days ago.

She had thought it was just friendship, but as Ye Siheng had said, if it had been Xie Beihan instead, would she have been willing to do the same?

No, she definitely needed to think it through carefully.

So this was what it meant to love someone.

So this was what it meant to like someone, not caring about money and being willing to bear heavenly punishment for them.

Prince Xie, you truly excel in this aspect," Nanli thanked solemnly, "Thank you for helping me understand some things."

Seeing Nanli about to leave, Xie Beihan quickly stopped her.

"Wait, so you really want to marry the Ninth Prince."

Nanli’s expression was calm, "If both hearts are in agreement, why can’t I marry?"

Xie Beihan had indeed guessed correctly.

Nanli was good in every way, but when it came to these matters, she was stubborn.

He said, "Don’t you know that what the Ninth Prince said at your coming-of-age banquet, although your father and brothers were grateful, they also had their concerns. In their eyes, you are a treasure, and now that the Ninth Prince is unable to walk, if he were to come to propose, wouldn’t that be a trouble?"

Nanli’s expression grew serious, and she nodded, "You’re right."

Xie Beihan puffed out his chest, feeling somewhat proud.

Little did he know that Nanli would say, "Then it’s not possible for me to go propose?"

Xie Beihan was choked by his own words and almost couldn’t recover his senses. "You, you, you... as a young girl, how can you go propose?"

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