The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 452: Asking Second Brother to Keep Things Simple is Like Asking for His Life

Chapter 452: Asking Second Brother to Keep Things Simple is Like Asking for His Life

Yao Sheng instructed the imperial physician to wait outside. Although the physician was at a loss, he hesitated when he heard Yao Sheng’s command.

"But, Madam, if we delay any further, the Vice Consort’s life could also be in danger," the physician cautioned.

"Rest assured, I have an ancient method that will ensure the safety of both mother and child," Yao Sheng replied coldly. "But the physician must not linger here."

The physician eyed Yao Sheng skeptically, finding it hard to believe that a mere palace assistant could know anything about medical treatments. However, the physician was cunning and realized that if the nanny intervened, he could avoid taking responsibility if anything went wrong. free𝑤ebnovel.com

"In that case, please, Madam, do try," the physician said before quickly leaving the chamber.

Yao Sheng closed the door and turned back to the bed. Chen Yuanzhu, drenched in cold sweat, glared at Yao Sheng and cursed, "What can an old woman like you possibly know?! Get the physician back in here to continue trying!"

She was still hoping for the child to be born and eventually help her return to the Heir’s Palace!

"Talking too much drains your energy and blood; it would be wise for the Vice Consort to speak less in the future," Yao Sheng remarked. Then, he bit his finger and grabbed Chen Yuanzhu’s hand, drawing talismans on her arm and the back of her hand.

Chen Yuanzhu’s eyes widened in disgust, and she was about to start cursing again.

Unable to tolerate it any longer, Yao Sheng threw a silence charm at her to get some peace.

He then proceeded to draw talismans on her other hand and both legs. Although Chen Yuanzhu’s abdomen was still in pain, she no longer had the strength to resist.

As Yao Sheng drew the talismans, his expression grew darker and more solemn. If only he still had his golden core, things wouldn’t be so troublesome! Now he had to start his cultivation all over again, and the body he had taken over had no particular talent, leaving him constantly frustrated. Many of the more advanced and intricate talisman arrays were entirely beyond his current capabilities!

Fortunately, he could still use this spirit-gathering talisman array. However, he was struggling to concentrate while drawing the talismans, making it a taxing effort that left him breathless and drenched in cold sweat.

Finally, the last talisman was completed, and the spirit-gathering talisman array began to take effect. A silver glow rose and spread throughout the room. If a cultivator were present, they would see the talisman array gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. However, in the mortal world, spiritual energy was scarce. After half a day’s work, only a few strands of spiritual energy had entered Chen Yuanzhu’s abdomen.

Though the amount of spiritual energy was small, it was enough to stabilize Chen Yuanzhu’s pregnancy. The pain in her abdomen gradually subsided, and the intense look of pain on her face relaxed.

Seeing the silver light emitted by the talisman array, Chen Yuanzhu couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe toward Yao Sheng. Who would have thought that the nanny of a palace could possess such abilities! The Capital had the Ninth Princess, and the Mansion of Marquis Anyang had thrived because of her. If this palace assistant was willing to help her, wouldn’t she and the Chen family also flourish?

The spiritual energy around the palace was soon depleted, and the talisman array lost its effect. Yao Sheng wiped away the talismans from Chen Yuanzhu’s limbs and then removed the silence charm.

"Madam, you’re truly incredible!" Chen Yuanzhu, still holding her belly, sat up and leaned against a soft cushion. Yao Sheng saw the gleam in her eyes and could already guess what she was thinking.

His voice was flat as he said, "I am merely following the Empress’s orders."

Chen Yuanzhu responded, "With such abilities, Madam, do you really want to spend your life in this remote and cold palace? If you swear allegiance to me, I will certainly take you with me when I leave the palace."

Yao Sheng inwardly sneered. This Vice Consort Chen had little skill but big ambitions.

Yao Sheng slowly sat down, initially spreading his legs apart. When he saw Chen Yuanzhu’s expression freeze, he quickly closed them. Using a woman’s body was truly inconvenient in every way.

He said, "Vice Consort, after all this trouble, you almost lost the child today. How can you still dream of leaving the palace? If you can’t protect the royal bloodline, not only will you not return to the Heir’s Palace, but you might also face punishment."

Chen Yuanzhu’s face flushed with anger. How dare a mere servant lecture her? But then she thought about it--people with abilities often had tempers. She needed this nanny’s help now, so why not endure it?

Suppressing her anger, she smiled and said, "I will remember your advice, Madam."

Yao Sheng lifted his eyelids and replied haughtily, "If the Vice Consort is willing to properly take care of the pregnancy and stop causing trouble, I might indeed be able to help."

Chen Yuanzhu forced a stiff smile. "Thank you, Madam."

How dare a lowly servant speak so arrogantly! When she returned to the Heir’s Palace, she would make sure to teach this servant a lesson!

Yao Sheng could see right through Chen Yuanzhu’s thoughts, but he didn’t care. To draw the talisman array he needed for Ye Siheng, he would require royal blood to anchor it, and this child was the perfect choice.

Outside, the wind howled even louder. Yao Sheng’s lips curled into a twisted smile, eager for what was to come.

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The storerooms at the Prince Yu Mansion were meant to be packed full. But as the weather grew colder, the expenses at the charitable medical clinic skyrocketed. Nanli had studied the weather patterns and predicted that this winter would be the coldest in fifty years. She sought out Chu Shuo, intending to make warm clothes to distribute to the poor so they could survive the winter.

But someone else had already thought ahead.

Chu Shuo explained, "Madam Ming approached me earlier to discuss this matter. I’ve already given orders to allocate some workers to sew winter clothes."

Nanli was surprised. "Madam Ming just left the Yuan family and has been busy establishing her own household. Despite the time and effort required, she still found time for charity. She truly has a kind heart."

"Indeed," Chu Shuo nodded. "The money that Madam Ming and I have raised is already enough. Sixth sister, there’s no need for you to contribute."

"But if Second Brother doesn’t have enough funds, feel free to come to me," Nanli said.

Chu Shuo was immediately displeased and pouted. "When have I ever lacked money?"

Nanli blinked. "You’re getting married to Miss Lu next spring. Surely, Second Brother, you’ll need to save some money for the wedding?"

Knowing her Second Brother’s personality, the wedding was sure to be lavish and resplendent!

Chu Shuo’s face fell instantly. He sat down in frustration, his eyes reddening as he complained tearfully, "I wanted a grand celebration, but my future father-in-law said that since I’m the second son and born of a concubine, the wedding must not outshine my elder brother’s. Otherwise, it would disrupt the family order."

"Sixth sister, I’m only going to marry once in my life, and I just wanted to have a three-day banquet to make everyone happy!"

"Now they want to keep the wedding simple, the banquet simple, and even our wedding attire simple. At this rate, there’s no point in having a wedding at all!"

Nanli could genuinely feel Chu Shuo’s frustration. Asking Second Brother to keep everything simple was like asking for his life.

She asked, "We don’t have such strict rules in our family, do we? Why don’t we have Grandmother and Mother step in and talk to the Prime Minister’s wife?"

Chu Shuo’s eyes lit up, and he quickly wiped away his sadness and anger. "Great idea! Sixth sister, please help me convince Mother!"

"???" Nanli was confused. Madam Shen was always kind and agreeable; why wouldn’t she support Second Brother in this matter? A wedding should be a joyful and lively occasion, after all.