The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 26: Seventh Miss is in a Dire State

However, there was no trace of spiritual energy within the place, both inside and out.

In that case, the former National Teacher did not possess the spiritual pearl, nor did he become someone with Ye Siheng’s fate.

It truly became a perplexing mystery.

But she sensed that the spiritual pearl was still within the Jing City, so she wasn’t afraid of not finding it.

After leaving the Sitian Pavilion, she went straight out of the palace, and Ye Siheng escorted her back to her residence.

Mr. and Mrs. Chu Hanlin had returned earlier and went to the Xianghe Courtyard to boast to the Old Madam, praising Nanli’s outstanding performance at today’s banquet.

Second Uncle Chu Hanming, with a disdainful expression, coldly retorted, "What’s so great about it? Although she gained some benefits, she also offended Princess Huiping and Prime Minister Lu in one fell swoop."

"I fought on the battlefield and trained diligently. Shouldn’t I be able to handle such matters?" Chu Hanlin argued.

He usually showed great tolerance towards his younger brother, but when it came to his daughter, he would never back down.

A smile curved on Shen’s lips, clearly satisfied with her husband’s words.

Chu Hanming muttered, "Your words, elder brother, are quite boring. I am also a member of the Chu family, but I don’t have the same prestigious official position as you. If I encounter any trouble, I can only grit my teeth and bear it."

"You just said that you are a member of the Chu family. If anyone troubles you, it would be challenging our Chu family. Just come back and tell us. Do you think your elder brother and I would ignore you?"

The Old Madam’s voice boomed, and after speaking, she took a sip of warm tea.

Chu Hanming was delighted and said, "With Mother’s words, I can rest assured. Ying’er has been taking the elixir from the Beifeng Temple recently, and her condition has greatly improved. But this elixir is particularly expensive..."

Chu Hanlin understood his meaning and asked, "How much for one pill?"

The second branch the family only had as one daughter, and she was often sickly. How could he not be concerned? "That Qi-boosting elixir is s of Chu Nanying, old in bottles, costing three thousand taels of silver.

Each bottle contains only ten pills, enough for Ying’er to take for a month."

Chu Hanming immediately said pitifully. "So expensive."

Chu Hanlin was somewhat astonished.

"Marquis, that elixir from the Beifeng Temple is indeed that expensive," Lady Shen said.

"I bought two Heart-Protecting Pills for Mother before, and they cost one thousand five hundred taels. Although the price is high, the effect is indeed remarkable."

Chu Hanming nodded busily. "What my Aunt said is true. Not only is it expensive, but it is also difficult to obtain. This time, I managed to buy it through a friend’s help. As long as Ying’er takes it for three months, her illness will be completely cured."

The Old Madam felt heartache for her granddaughter, who had been bedridden for a long time, so she directly had a maid bring out a banknote worth ten thousand taels of silver.

Chu Hanlin immediately stopped her, saying that the public funds should be used, and they must not use the Old Madam’s money.

In the end, the Old Madam couldn’t resist her eldest son’s insistence and had to take back the banknote.

——

News of Nanli’s sparring with Lu Zheng in the imperial court quickly spread.

Chu Yang was the one who took the initiative, wanting his sister to have a taste of it as well.

In the residence, Nanli dressed simply and plainly, intending to have a good workout, so she restrained her strength.

But even if she restrained her strength, her swordsmanship was still sharp. If she hadn’t held back, Chu Yang would have lost count of how many times he had been defeated.

After half an hour, Chu Yang’s shoulder and right hand were already so sore that he couldn’t lift his sword.

He gasped for breath, "Little Sister, let’s continue tomorrow."

Nanli had just warmed up and had broken a light sweat.

Seeing that her other four brothers had also arrived, her eyes lit up.

"Brothers, would you like to spar with me as well?"

Chu Shuo swallowed first. "I only know how to play the abacus!"

He could ask for money, but not for his life.

Chu Huan continued, "I still have to practice calligraphy today. I can’t waste time here."

He had heard that Lu Zheng’s hand had been trembling for three days, and he didn’t want to endure such torment.

Chu Yan trembled for a moment, didn’t say anything, but directly took a step back.

The three of them looked at Chu Ye simultaneously.

Now, they could only rely on their eldest brother!

Chu Ye couldn’t help but feel helpless.

He had long witnessed the extraordinary strength of his sixth sister.

If he were to use a sword, his hand would surely ache for days.

Therefore, he proposed, "Shall we compete in archery instead?"

He held the title of a divine archer in the military camp, and even in equestrian archery, he never missed a shot. As the eldest brother, he had to maintain some dignity in front of his younger siblings.

Nanli sighed, "Very well."

Chu Hanlin, who often practiced in the capital, had all the necessary equipment for archery. The servants prepared the bows and arrows, and set up the target five meters away.

Nanli picked up a long bow, specifically designed for women, which required less strength.

However, she turned and went to the armory to choose another long bow. This one was almost as tall as her and weighed a hefty thirty catties.

Chu Ye’s mouth twitched. This bow was originally used by his grandfather during his lifetime. Although he and his father could lift it, they would lose their strength after shooting just two arrows, so it had been stored in the armory.

"Sixth sister, would you like to use mine? Your bow is too heavy, I’m afraid..."

Before he could finish, Nanli had already nocked an arrow, pulled the bowstring, and with a swoosh, shot an arrow. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

Bang!

The center of the target was pierced directly, slowly falling to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

The five of them were dumbfounded. They thought Nanli had exerted all her strength in the Qian Long Hall, but now they realized she had only used fifty percent of her power! The servants quickly replaced the target and added two large stones.

Nanli turned to look at Chu Ye and blinked her eyes, "Big brother, why aren’t you shooting?"

In archery competitions, it was usually a contest of ten arrows.

Chu Ye smiled awkwardly, "Can I just admit defeat? I don’t want to embarrass myself."

He finally understood why Nanli had sighed earlier. It turned out she found archery too simple!

"You haven’t even shot an arrow, and you want to give up?" Nanli pursed her lips, finding it even more boring.

"Sixth sister, with your strength and accuracy, how can I compete with you?" Chu Yang said, "I’m afraid in the entire Mu State, only the Ninth Prince can match you."

"The Ninth Prince?"

"Yes, he also possesses innate divine strength. At the age of ten, he used our grandfather’s HouYi bow." Chu Yang’s eyes dimmed as he spoke.

Unfortunately, Ye Siheng’s legs were now disabled, so he couldn’t wield such a long bow anymore.

Upon hearing this, Nanli’s eyes sparkled.

She had to pay more attention and find the person who had cursed Ye Siheng as soon as possible, so she could compete with him.

Feeling a bit excited, she shot another arrow. The target didn’t fall, but the feathered arrow still pierced through the center.

Chu Ye hesitated for a moment before saying, "Sixth sister, each target costs three hundred Wen."

"Three hundred Wen it is, Second Brother will pay! Sixth sister, practice without worry!" Chu Shuo, who was rich and generous, shouted.

Nanli was about to say that she also had money, but Yuanbao, who was behind her, interrupted, "Something’s wrong! Seventh Miss is in critical condition!"

The six of them were shocked and hurriedly rushed to the courtyard of the second residence.

The Old Madam and Chu Hanlin had just arrived.

The doctor had not yet arrived.

Seven-year-old Chu Nanying had been weak for a long time, but now she looked only five years old.

Her face was purplish-blue, and her body was convulsing.

Chu Hanming panicked and cried out, "Where is the doctor? Why hasn’t he come yet?!"

The maid replied, "Second Master, someone has already been sent on a fast horse to fetch him."

Chu Hanming didn’t have time to wipe away his tears.

He opened the bottle of Qi-Nurturing Pill and wanted to feed one to his daughter. However, as soon as Nanli smelled the scent of the pill, she immediately stepped forward to stop him, saying, "This pill is poisonous!"