The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 467: Does He Still Want to Wear a Brotherly Costume with Me?!

Chapter 467: Does He Still Want to Wear a Brotherly Costume with Me?!

Nanli hesitated, not immediately nodding in agreement.

Chu Yan suddenly remembered that he still had a Heart-Uniting Enchanting Bug. His face grew pale as he cautiously asked, "The Heart-Uniting Enchanting Bug is supposed to be a matter of life and death for both of us, but as long as he’s alive, I should be okay, right?"

Nanli explained, "That’s the general idea, but this Heart-Uniting Enchanting Bug has a peculiar characteristic. You and he cannot be too far apart, so you might have to stay in Qi Nation for a while."

Chu Yan’s body shuddered, and his face displayed clear refusal. He shook his head vigorously, "No way! I don’t want to stay in Qi Nation, I don’t want to be here!"

And he especially didn’t want to be around Qi Hong day and night!

Seeing his strong reaction, Qi Hong’s heart shattered once more. He could only speak softly, "A’Yuan, I’ll go with you to Mu Nation. You can go wherever you want."

Chu Yan, mirroring Nanli’s previous reaction, shot him a scathing look and said, "Are you out of your mind? How could you even think you’re worthy?!"

Qi Hong, as the ruler of Qi Nation who had been in power for years, was known for his cruelty and lack of virtue. If he were to be brought to Mu Nation, it would be giving him a chance to cause chaos!

That would endanger not only Chu Yan’s family but also the entire populace of Mu Nation.

Such a grave crime was beyond Chu Yan’s tolerance!

Qi Hong fell silent, not wanting to face more criticism. He decided to leave the matter to the siblings to resolve.

Nanli’s expression grew serious. "Yes, Fifth Brother, you cannot bring him back to Mu Nation. He must stay in Qi Nation for now. I’ll visit Border Nation and find a way to solve the Enchanting Bug issue as quickly as possible."

Having searched for Fifth Brother for many years, Qi Hong was fixated and had the Heart-Uniting Enchanting Bug as insurance. He certainly wouldn’t let Fifth Brother suffer from hunger or cold, nor would he allow him to be harmed.

That’s why she felt assured leaving Chu Yan in Qi Nation for the time being.

Chu Yan bit his lip and grabbed Nanli’s hand, "Sixth Sister, what if... what if the Heart-Uniting Enchanting Bug can’t be resolved?"

Does that mean he would have to stay in Qi Nation for life? He’d rather die right now than live with Qi Hong forever.

"Trust me, Fifth Brother," Nanli said earnestly.

Chu Yan was momentarily stunned but seeing the resolve in her eyes, his confidence grew. He nodded, "Sixth Sister, I trust you. I’ll wait for you to return!"

Qi Hong’s eyes lit up at these words. He wished Nanli would never return so that A’Yuan could stay by his side forever.

In an instant, he prayed fervently to countless deities, including the Death God, saying, "Death God, you must ensure she dies on the way or gets bitten by a poisonous Enchanting Bug in Border Nation. Please! If my wish comes true, I’ll build a temple and create a golden statue for you, and worship you properly!"

His obsession was intense. Fearing the Death God might not hear him, he repeated the prayer three times.

After all, the Death God was the ruler of the Nether World, and with his intervention, Chu Nanli’s soul would be scattered, with no chance of return!

Strangely, Nanli suddenly felt a slight headache and heard a buzzing sound.

At first, it was faint.

Then it grew to the volume of a normal sound.

Nanli glanced sharply at Qi Hong, her eyes narrowing, because the sound was coming from him!

Yet, Qi Hong hadn’t spoken a word.

"Are you cursing me to die halfway or get bitten by a poisonous Enchanting Bug?" She raised an eyebrow.

Qi Hong, who had been skilled at concealing his emotions, now looked astonished and frightened.

He swallowed hard, "You... you know what’s in my heart? What kind of talisman are you using to know others’ thoughts?"

"I didn’t use a talisman."

"No talisman? Nonsense! How can you know so clearly!" Qi Hong said. "What are you hiding? Even if you said it, I couldn’t draw it out."

Nanli found it more puzzling. She could only hear this one thought from Qi Hong; she couldn’t hear what he was thinking now.

Not wanting to dwell on it, she smiled slightly and said, "Emperor Qi, don’t worry. You’re the one with a short lifespan. That means after you pass away, I can burn paper for you for many years."

She paused and added, "No, we’re not related. Why would I burn paper for you?"

Qi Hong’s face was expressionless.

Nanli removed the Body-Freezing Talismans from the guards but put other talismans on them.

She said, "You must take good care of my Fifth Brother. If he gets even a scratch, I won’t let you off easily."

The guards, who had always been loyal to Qi Hong, were now filled with respect and fear for Nanli after witnessing her abilities and hearing her threats. They knelt and promised in unison, "Please rest assured, the Ninth Princess. We vow to protect the Fifth Young Master with our lives!"

Qi Hong rolled his eyes. Were these his guards or Chu Nanli’s?

Snow began to fall again.

Chu Yan reluctantly said, "Sixth Sister, why don’t you stay another day before you leave?"

Nanli replied, "No, I’ll be quick. Although making Transfer Talismans is not difficult now, they have a drawback. I need to know the exact location or have been to the place before to ensure accuracy. Otherwise, there might be some deviation."

So, her trip to Border Nation would indeed take some time.

Qi Hong, not daring to make any more secretive prayers, asked, "Do you need me to prepare provisions and a fine horse for you?"

He glanced at Chu Yan, hoping to change his opinion of him.

However, Chu Yan glared at him and said, "You were just cursing my Sixth Sister in your mind. How could your provisions be anything but dangerous?"

Qi Hong was pained, "A’Yuan, I made a mistake in my thoughts. I didn’t truly wish harm to the Ninth Princess. You’re my dear brother, and since she calls you Fifth Brother, she is my sister too."

"Bah!" Chu Yan expressed more disdain and disgust, "You don’t deserve to be related to my Sixth Sister at all!"

Qi Hong’s expression darkened.

Nanli tugged at Chu Yan’s sleeve and whispered, "Even though you have the Heart-Uniting Enchanting Bug as a guarantee, it’s best not to provoke Emperor Qi too much during this time."

Chu Yan understood her meaning.

He wanted to accompany his Sixth Sister to Border Nation, but thinking about his mediocre skills and the presence of Qi Hong, he immediately abandoned the idea.

He said with concern, "Sixth Sister, be careful on the way. I’ll wait here for you to return."

Nanli smiled, "Alright, I’ll bring you back to reunite with the family when I return."

At this moment, the siblings were unaware of the imminent major changes awaiting Mu Nation’s capital.

After Nanli left, Qi Hong made a move toward Chu Yan, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Chu Yan noticed and looked at him warily, "What are you trying to do?"

"A’Yuan, what else can I do? Qi Nation is much colder than Mu Nation. I’m worried you’ll catch a cold."

As Qi Hong spoke, a guard immediately brought out a blue fox fur cloak for Chu Yan to keep warm.

Chu Yan noticed that although the cloak’s color was different from Qi Hong’s, the style, embroidery, and fox fur were exactly the same, with no difference at all!

What’s going on?!

Was he trying to wear a brotherly costume with him?!