The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife
Chapter 89: Dispelling the Curse

Chapter 89: Dispelling the Curse

Ye Siheng remarked, "To be able to lie dormant in Mu Country for twenty years, her character should not be underestimated."

Unfortunately, he still did not know what intentions the State of Jiang harbored.

Why did they switch his fate?

Why did Xuanyuan Qingyue choose to stay here?

Similarly, Nanli felt a bit restless.

After investigating, she discovered that the spiritual pearl was no longer on Xuanyuan Qingyue’s person, indicating that she had already transferred it elsewhere.

Once the Black Armor Guards finished handling matters, they found another inn to stay in.

After dispelling the curse, Ye Siheng felt considerably lighter, able to rise with assistance and move around.

Nanli glanced at his wound, the malevolent aura had indeed dissipated, and as for the injury, as long as it didn’t come into contact with water, it would soon recover.

This was a great thing, causing Qing Feng’s eyes to redden involuntarily.

Only he knew how much suffering the prince had endured over the past year.

Now that the hardships were over, how could one not be delighted?

However, Ye Siheng’s expression remained calm, devoid of any trace of joy, only stating that he was tired.

Qing Feng had already administered the medicine to Ye Siheng.

Nanli remained seated, motionless, and said, "Qing Feng, please go back first. I have something to discuss with the prince."

Qing Feng’s mind stirred, and he quickly retreated.

"I have always wanted to ask you, who gave you that peach wood bracelet?"

Nanli’s voice was clear and crisp.

"It was my mother." Ye Siheng fell silent for a moment before speaking.

He raised his gaze to look at Nanli, and in that instant, his melancholic heart opened up, dispelling all gloom.

He was extremely intelligent and understood Nanli’s meaning.

"Although someone changed my fate, this peach wood bracelet has always protected me. It shows that my mother still loves me."

Previously, he had torn the bracelet apart in the capital’s camp, but later, he found all the beads and rethreaded them.

Nanli nodded. "Not only that, this bracelet carries a trace of purple aura, allowing you to better and more quickly reverse your subsequent fate."

Ye Siheng felt a bit dazed and involuntarily tightened his grip on the beads.

But soon, his hand relaxed, and he said, "Thank you for informing me of this."

He almost believed that he was also a pawn in his mother’s hands.

Returning from Shuzhou to the capital would take another three to five days.

Chu Hanlin had long been waiting at the city gate and immediately took his daughter back.

She was his precious daughter, how could she continue to follow Ye Siheng in and out?

It was completely improper!

Before he had a chance to explain to his daughter, someone from the palace arrived, requesting Chu Hanlin and Nanli to enter the palace for an audience.

An envoy from Qi Kingdom had arrived.

Upon seeing Nanli, sharp eyes swept over her, and then he smiled, saying, "Emperor of Mu, the State Qi is willing to offer the six provinces of Cloud Sea as a betrothal gift to marry the Sixth Miss of Anyang Marquis Mansion as the legitimate consort of our crown prince."

Chu Hanlin was stunned.

Nanli raised her gaze.

Mu Emperor and the important officials in the court also widened their eyes.

Thirty years ago, the Six Provinces of Cloud Sea were once part of Mu’s territory, but they were later seized by Qi.

Even the late emperor had exhausted all efforts but failed to reclaim these six provinces.

Yet now, Qi was using them as a betrothal gift to marry a young lady from a marquis’s manor?!

Prime Minister Lu, despite owing a debt of gratitude to Nanli, had to prioritize the interests of the nation in such conditions.

"Your Majesty, it seems that Qi is genuinely seeking a marriage proposal."

Chu Hanlin couldn’t contain his anger.

"If they are sincere, why doesn’t the prime minister marry off his own daughter?" Prime Minister Lu choked on his words.

Emperor Mu said, "It seems that Marquis Anyang is unwilling to let his daughter marry into Qi. I still have a princess who is worthy of the crown prince of Qi. I wonder what the envoy thinks about?"

"As long as the crown prince can have Miss Chu," the envoy from Qi insisted, "the crown prince even said that only Miss Chu is worthy of such a generous betrothal gift."

In other words, only if they were willing to marry Nanli off to Qi would they return the Six Provinces of Cloud Sea.

This statement undoubtedly slapped Emperor Mu in the face.

However, he maintained a smile, concealing his anger.

But if he could regain the Six Provinces of Cloud Sea, he would be remembered throughout history.

Nanli sensed Emperor Mu’s hesitation and almost slapped him.

It was fortunate that Emperor Mu was only considering it and said, "I express my appreciation to Crown Prince of QI, but I have already decided that the Sixth Miss will be my imperial daughter-in-law. The Sixth Miss and the Qi Crown Prince are not destined for each other."

The envoy from Qi Kingdom raised an eyebrow and said, "Didn’t the Mu Crown Prince already choose a bride for the crown prince? And the Second Prince is only fourteen. I wonder who Miss Chu Han Lin is intended to be betrothed to."

Wishing to employ this as an excuse, I fear it shall not suffice.

"It is me, Your Majesty," a figure slowly approached from outside the palace.

His posture was upright, his countenance unparalleled, leaving an indelible impression upon all who beheld him.

Yet, what astonished the onlookers today was not his appearance, but rather his legs, for they were able to stand and walk!

Emperor Muwu was taken aback and hastily descended from his dragon throne.

"Ninth brother!" The ministers exchanged glances, unable to conceal their astonishment.

Ye Siheng bowed respectfully.

"Your Majesty."

"No need for excessive formalities," Emperor Muwu joyfully exclaimed.

"Just two days ago, you had not yet returned to the capital, and the marriage proposal had already arrived. I was quite perplexed. So, it was because your legs had healed!"

"Yes, it was a promise I made to Nanli," Ye Siheng met the gaze ofNanli, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Chu Hanlin was dumbfounded.

His daughter had secretly pledged herself to the Ninth Prince?

When did this happen?

How could he be completely unaware?

In truth,Nanli was also unaware.

She never expected that before they returned to the capital, Ye Siheng’s marriage proposal had already arrived.

Her cheeks involuntarily flushed, and her heart began to beat faster.

At this moment, Ye Siheng looked at the envoy from the Kingdom of Qi and declared, "This is the future queen consort chosen by this prince.

The Crown Prince of Qi should seek another bride."

The envoy from the Kingdom of Qi turned pale.

Not because his request for marriage was denied, but because Ye Siheng had actually stood up!

This was not good news for the Kingdom of Qi!

However, he still struggled, saying, "If the Ninth Prince can relinquish his love, the Kingdom of Qi is willing to offer an additional province."

"No need," Ye Siheng’s gaze turned icy.

"I will personally reclaim the territories lost by the Kingdom of Mu."

The envoy from the Kingdom of Qi stiffened, his embarrassment growing more apparent.

"Well said!" Emperor Muwu was quite pleased and immediately granted them the marriage decree.

His precious sixth miss was a perfect match for his ninth brother!

Chu Hanlin had yet to comprehend the situation when his daughter was already betrothed to someone else.

And that someone else was the Ninth Prince.

He accepted the imperial decree in a daze.

After leaving the palace, burdened with guilt towards his daughter, Chu Hanlin’s eyes reddened inside the carriage.

"Li’er, it is your father’s fault. I had intended to let you choose your own husband, but I never expected the Emperor to arrange a marriage for you."

Nanli blinked her eyes and hurriedly reassured him, "Father, please do not blame yourself. The Ninth Prince is the one I chose as my husband. Otherwise, he would not have requested the marriage decree."

Chu Hanlin was suddenly dumbfounded.

When did his daughter choose the Ninth Prince?

How could he be completely unaware?

Nanli had no choice but to explain, "During my coming-of-age banquet, the Ninth Prince’s words were not just for show. He meant them sincerely."

Chu Hanlin only now learned the truth and couldn’t help but mutter, "I suppose he has some discernment."