The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 19: Extracting Heart’s Blood to Break the Curse

After returning to the An’yang Marquis Mansion, Nanli spent a day reading through the curse-breaking scriptures and another two days comprehending their contents.

Finally, she came up with a plan to help Ye Siheng.

She immediately instructed Chunbao to prepare a carriage for a visit to the mansion of Prince Yu.

“You’re going out, Sixth Sister,” Chu Huan happened to arrive at the Yuerong Pavilion.

Behind him was Chu Yang, holding a food box in his hands.

Ever since Nanli helped Madam Liang, she would receive different pastries from the two brothers every day. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

After eating them for two days, Nanli noticed that her face seemed to be rounder. Afraid of further consequences, she decided not to eat them anymore on the third day.

“Third Brother, Fourth Brother,” Nanli nodded, “Yes, I have an important matter to attend to at the Prince Yu’s Mansion.”

The two brothers thought they misheard her.

Sixth Sister had some connection with that War God?

They exchanged glances and quickly made a decision, “Since we have free time, we’ll accompany you.”

Nanli thought they just wanted to take the opportunity to visit Prince Yu’s Mansion, so she readily agreed.

Mansion of Prince Yu.

As it was Ye Siheng’s own residence, his wheelchair made it even more convenient for him to move around. When the servants reported Nanli’s arrival, he had Qing Feng push him out to welcome her.

Ye Siheng possessed exceptional looks, but his innate noble temperament often overshadowed his stunning appearance.

Nanli, dressed simply, still couldn’t hide her graceful charm.

However, the two vigilant young men on either side of her became somewhat intrusive.

Both of them bowed to Ye Siheng and introduced themselves.

Nanli noticed that she never bowed to Ye Siheng before. But now her Third and Fourth Brothers did it , and if she didn’t bow now, she feared her bookish Third Brother would reprimand her.

Just as she was about to bow, Ye Siheng spoke, “Miss Nanli needs not be so formal.”

Chu Huan narrowed his eyes and said, “Etiquette should not be neglected.”

“Miss Nanli has saved my life. How can I let her bow to me?” Ye Siheng said.

The two brothers exchanged another glance.

Regardless of Ye Siheng’s intentions, their Sixth Sister was their treasure. They couldn’t allow anyone to have any kinds of intentions towards her.

They were in sync...

Chu Huan: “Sixth Sister, I wanted to go buy a few books. You might as well come with me.”

Chu Yang: “Yes, I also want to buy a crossbow and study it thoroughly.”

They both didn’t want Nanli to stay at the Prince Yu’s Mansion for too long.

Qing Feng, who understood their intentions, became anxious like an ant on a hot pan. Sixth Miss had finally come, and he wanted to treat her to a meal.

Ye Siheng, however, remained calm, with a gentle smile on his face, “The study in the mansion has a collection of the Spring and Autumn Annals, and the armory has many weapons. Would the two young masters be interested in taking a look?”

“Yes!” The two brothers, who were somewhat arrogant just moments ago, now resembled hungry wolves spotting their prey, their eyes gleaming.

Nanli hadn’t spoken yet when the two brothers said, “Sixth Sister, since you have important matters to attend to, Third Brother won’t disturb you here.”

“Sixth Sister, Fourth Brother won’t disturb you either. If you want you can stay there until tomorrow.”

After saying that, they urged Qing Feng to lead the way quickly.

In just a moment, they disappeared without a trace, leaving only Ye Siheng and Nanli in the flower hall.

Nanli felt a bit embarrassed, “Does it bother you, Your Highness?”

“No,” Ye Siheng shook his head gently.

Those books and weapons were specially prepared for them. How could they be a bother?

Nanli felt relieved and stated the purpose of her visit, “I have come up with a solution. As long as I extract a drop of blood from your heart and mix it with cinnabar to draw a talisman, we can find the person who cast the curse on you.”

“That’s excellent,” Ye Siheng’s expression showed a hint of joy.

“In that case, please have a physician come to take your blood,” Nanli suggested.

Ye Siheng immediately furrowed his brow, “I do not trust the doctors outside, and even the palace physicians may easily raise suspicions. Qing Feng can do it, although he tends to be heavy-handed.”

Nanli, with clear and bright eyes, responded, “If the prince does not mind, I can do it for you.”

Drawing blood from the heart requires great care, as a single mistake could result in serious injury.

“It would be the best,” said Ye Siheng with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

He called for Mammy Cao to come in and led her into the warm chamber.

The embroidered curtain was half-drawn, and incense burned in the censer.

After a rustling sound, Ye Siheng called Nanli inside.

The fragrance lingered as the figure on the wheelchair appeared and disappeared, with his left chest partially exposed, revealing well-toned muscles and numerous healed scars on his left side.

These were all traces left behind from the battlefield.

Nanli’s thoughts stirred, realizing that without Ye Siheng, the people of Mu Country would not have enjoyed such peaceful days.

She secretly made up her mind that with Ye Siheng’s unwavering determination and loyalty, she would make sure that he can stand up once again.

Collecting her thoughts, Nanli took out a set of surgical tools from her bag and used a fire talisman to remove any poison.

Her expression showed no signs of hesitation as she said, “Your Highness, endure the pain, I will be gentle.”

Mammy Cao raised an eyebrow, finding her words somewhat peculiar.

Ye Siheng calmly responded, and Nanli’s gaze became determined as she swiftly and accurately stabbed his chest.

Blood seeped out, and an attendant immediately caught it in a vessel.

Nanli couldn’t help but admire Ye Siheng’s silence, not uttering a single groan.

She used talismans to stop the bleeding and applied medicine, carefully bandaging his wound.

By the time she finished, a thin layer of sweat had formed on her forehead.

Ye Siheng’s gaze lingered on her face.

Nanli raised her eyes and asked, “Does it hurt?”

Otherwise, why would he keep staring at her?

“I am accustomed to it,” Ye Siheng replied.

Nanli couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for him.

She took out a pain-relieving talisman, and with a flick of her finger, it disappeared.

Surprise flashed in Ye Siheng’s eyes as the pain in his chest vanished.

Nanli smiled and said, “This is a pain-relieving talisman I developed. It lasts for two hours. I will give you a few more, so if you feel any pain, you can use them.”

“Thank you,” Ye Siheng said, lowering his gaze to conceal his emotions.

Mammy Cao happily took them.

The prince had suffered countless serious injuries on the battlefield, often pale with pain.

These talismans were truly excellent.

Nanli then asked for one of his personal jade pendants, and with it, she left with the blood.

She first sealed it with a spell and then used the Heaven Star Brush to draw the talisman, ensuring its effects would last for half a year.

Once the cinnabar ink dried, the talisman’s markings would become invisible.

After returning the jade pendant to him, Nanli reminded him once again, "If the jade pendant becomes hot when you go out, it means someone has placed a curse on you.”

Ye Siheng accepted it and earnestly said, “Thank you, Miss Nanli.” He had once thought that he would never be able to stand up again.

“You’re welcome,” Nanli smiled, “If the prince could give the Spring and Autumn Chronicles to Third Brother and a few weapons to Fourth Brother, that would be even better.” She understood her own brothers well.

If she didn’t ask for these things, she wouldn’t be able to return home tonight.

“...”

Ye Siheng had intended to invite her to have a meal at the palace, but unexpectedly, this plan could not be put into action.