The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 489: Misfortune Upon Misfortune, Third Brother Disappears!

Chapter 489: Misfortune Upon Misfortune, Third Brother Disappears!

Relying solely on the sixth sister made them seem like cripples, didn’t it?

Chu Shuo shivered, lowering his head, and said, "Eldest Brother is right."

He deeply regretted that, over the years, he had focused too much on strategies and not enough on practice. If he had trained more diligently, perhaps he could have been of help now.

The Grand Lady said, "Indeed, while Tongtong’s protection of our family is commendable, we must also be capable ourselves when she is not around. We cannot let others think that only Tongtong is capable while the rest of the Chu family is insignificant!"

At this moment, the Chu family members were fired up, eager to contribute.

Qing Feng nodded heavily in agreement, saying, "The Grand Lady is right! I will stand with the Chu family through thick and thin!"

Qingyang shot him a disdainful look.

Finally, Chu Hanlin took charge. "Immediately determine our location and gather a few Teleportation Talismans. We must return to the capital before dawn."

Chu Ye and Chu Yang nodded in agreement.

Chu Hanlin then took out a cloth bundle, placed several stones inside, and handed over the Imperial Jade Seal and other items to Qing Feng. "Just in case, you should go to Yuan State and gather troops."

Qing Feng furrowed his brow. "But if you return without the Imperial Jade Seal, you may not even get to see Ye Chengyan."

In the world, missing an opportunity often meant missing it forever.

Qingyang looked at Chu Hanlin. "Yes, your plan to attack is likely unfeasible now. The Emperor entrusted everything to you, so you should immediately head to Yuan State to gather troops."

He couldn’t let the Chu family face death without any chance of survival.

Chu Hanlin, however, spoke with determination. "Precisely because the Emperor entrusted everything to me, I cannot neglect the officials and people of the capital. Even if there’s only a slight chance, we must try!"

In the bleak night, his posture and demeanor remained steadfast.

As a soldier, he would never abandon his duty in times of crisis.

The Chu family was the same!

Qingyang’s nose tinged with sadness, and he nodded slightly. "Alright, but Lord Chu, take the Imperial Jade Seal with you. It’s the only way to approach Ye Chengyan and make him temporarily lower his guard. The Imperial Tiger Sigil can be used to mobilize the troops in Yuan State."

Chu Hanlin had intended to refuse, but realizing that the lives of the capital’s citizens were at stake, he had to brave the responsibility and fight with all his might.

Soon, Chu Ye and Chu Yang figured out their location. It turned out they were not far from the capital, and moving forward led to Shouling County.

Chu Hanlin glanced at the womenfolk and instructed Madam Shen to take good care of them, ensuring that the guards escorted them to Shouling County to await further instructions.

Xiao Wanyi’s family situation was still unknown, and now her husband was going to face danger. She bit her lip and, holding her son, said, "Eldest Brother, I’ll wait for you to return with Zhongwei."

Chu Ye, solemn and determined, nodded in response.

Madam Liang, knowing that the outcome was uncertain, had tears streaming down her face. But she did not try to dissuade Chu Yang. Grabbing his hand, she choked out, "Fourth Brother, be careful. You must... you must defeat the false king and eliminate the threat to the people!"

"Son understands!" Chu Yang nodded solemnly.

Madam Liang wiped her tears but suddenly became a bit displeased. "Third Brother, don’t you have anything to say?"

She wondered how her third son could be so cold-hearted.

But despite her frustration, there was no sign of Chu Huan. He was missing.

Chu Hanlin immediately went to check on the Chu family members and realized that Chu Huan was the only one missing!

Due to the darkness and their anxiety, they had not noticed his absence earlier.

"Where is Third Brother?!" Chu Shuo asked.

"I saw him standing next to me at the Marquis’s residence. His figure was moving," Chu Shuo said, his voice anxious. "Could he have fainted due to the impact of the Transfer Talisman array?"

He ordered people to search, but Chu Huan’s figure was nowhere to be found.

The dark agent leader suddenly said, "It’s likely that due to the insufficient number of people, the array went out of control and sent Third Young Master to a different location."

The Chu family’s faces grew even darker.

The eldest and the fourth brothers had martial skills, so they were not as concerning. Even the second brother, though he would be fine even if he had to sleep with treasures, was resourceful and would manage. But the third brother, being a scholar, was stubborn and would struggle in unfamiliar terrain. Without help, he might not survive for even two days!

Madam Liang was deeply worried, her vision darkening as she nearly fainted.

The Grand Lady, whose heart ached for her precious grandson, glared coldly at the dark agent leader. "Someone, beat him up!"

Several guards stepped forward and beat the dark agent leader mercilessly.

The Grand Lady sighed. "Third Brother is likely nearby. I will send a team to search for him. You must not delay; set off immediately."

It was already midnight, and despite having Teleportation Talismans, they had to act quickly.

"Mother, wait for us to return," Chu Hanlin said solemnly.

The Grand Lady’s lips trembled as she looked at the three men. Finally, she turned her head, took a deep breath, and said, "Go quickly!"

The three, skilled in internal martial arts, moved swiftly through the night and soon disappeared from view. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com

The cold wind grew harsher, and it began to snow again.

The Grand Lady wiped her moist eyes, took a deep breath, and then turned to the others, assigning a team of guards to search for Chu Huan. Qing Feng would head to Yuan State with the Imperial Tiger Sigil and imperial edict, while the rest made their way to Shouling County.

In the harsh winter, the wilderness was freezing. Because of the urgency, some did not wear enough clothing and now shivered in the biting cold, making it difficult to move forward.

Especially Qingyang, whose injuries were severe. Despite pushing forward, he soon collapsed.

Madam Shen and others rushed to his side, seeing his wounds bleeding heavily. They were deeply concerned.

With no horses or nearby villages, would Qingyang die here tonight?

The Grand Lady quickly sent a guard to Shouling County to fetch a doctor and instructed, "The weather is terrible tonight. Find a sheltered place to stay."

With her experience from past battles, she soon found a cave to shield them from the wind.

Chu Shuo used the Fire Talisman again, warming the cave like a spring day, providing some relief.

But Qingyang was burning with fever, his face flushed as he began to babble incoherently:

"Your Highness, this subordinate... this subordinate is incapable..."

"Your Highness, this subordinate will... will definitely complete the task..."

"Your Highness, perhaps we should... let Qing Feng... return. He already knows... knows his mistakes..."

His words were all about Ye Siheng, reflecting his unwavering loyalty!

However, without their medicine chest or any elixirs, this loyal subordinate might not survive the night.

The Grand Lady sighed repeatedly, feeling sorrowful. "For now, we can only leave it to fate."

Suddenly, Chu Shuo stepped forward and said, "Grandmother, we don’t need to leave it to fate. Sixth sister can save him!"