The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 126: Keeping Her Close

Ji Mingzhu had been pregnant in her previous life.

Knowing how difficult the process of pregnancy can be, and how fragile pregnant women are.

Giving birth is like passing through the Ghost Gate, a slight mishap can result in both mother and child losing their lives.

Du Peifang’s provocation was received by her.

If she thinks avoiding this cup of tea is a victory, she’s gravely mistaken!

Ji Mingzhu withdrew her gaze indifferently.

Princess An He felt stifled with anger, and with no outlet for it, staying here wasn’t a wise choice.

"Before Young Master went out, he said he would return to the manor for lunch. I came in a hurry and forgot to tell the cook what dishes he wanted."

She glanced outside, "When I arrived, I saw Aunt Lin kneeling at the courtyard gate. You must have important matters to attend to, so I won’t take up more of your time."

She nodded slightly and signaled to gold.

Gold immediately followed, leaving the hall just like that.

Hearing the sound of a cup breaking inside, Ji Mingzhu quickened her pace.

She’s not a born pushover; if she doesn’t leave quickly now, what is she waiting for?

Once they left the main courtyard, only then did gold dare to speak.

"Commandery Princess must be very angry; will we be punished next time we come to the main courtyard?"

The Commandery Princess did say that she wanted Madam to move to the main courtyard.

Isn’t there no place to hide then?

Ji Mingzhu didn’t take it to heart, "When the soldiers come, we’ll resist them; when the water comes, we’ll block it with earth."

The figure of Aunt Lin was no longer at the courtyard gate.

It seems she was taken away by the Lord.

Ji Mingzhu pondered, seeing Du Peifang’s performance, she seems to be putting her focus on the Lord.

Within the inner residence, forming factions is a common occurrence.

Aunt Lin... this person also needs to be monitored carefully.

Xie Yunzhen arranged Hidden Guards for Ji Mingzhu, following her orders.

Upon returning to the east courtyard, she assigned two people to keep an eye on Du Peifang and Aunt Lin.

After arranging the main tasks, she asked people to pack the luggage, preparing to move to the main courtyard.

Xie Yunzhen didn’t say he was coming home for lunch.

He was simply out for work, passing by the manor gate, just to take a look at Ji Mingzhu.

Seeing maids coming and going, moving lots of things out of the bedroom.

Taking a closer look, all belonged to Ji Mingzhu.

The stance of leaving home made Xie Yunzhen’s heart skip a beat.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind, could Mingzhu have received some news?

Is she leaving him?

The thought emerged, his face turned pale instantly.

The long-lost fear and terror once again occupied Xie Yunzhen’s mind.

He strode into the main chamber, his gaze anxiously searching around, not seeing the figure he longed for.

Xie Yunzhen’s fear grew within him.

"Where has Madam gone!"

The maid packing the luggage was startled.

Pointing timidly towards the direction of the small kitchen.

Xie Yunzhen quickly walked over, yet before he reached the door, he heard Yun Ling’s voice inside.

"Sister Mingzhu, when did you learn to cook, making the crabapple pastries so well?"

Ji Mingzhu replied, "I learned from books; this is the first time I’ve made them."

Xie Yunzhen paused his steps, letting out a heavy sigh of relief.

She hasn’t left.

Still inside the manor.

He murmured inwardly afterward: little liar.

Her culinary skills were learned for him, this wasn’t the first time she made it.

In her past life, Mingzhu made many dishes for him, and crabapple pastries were one of them.

Unfortunately, he did not cherish them.

Even ignored the burns on her hands.

Xie Yunzhen’s heart ached, wishing he could slap himself a hundred times.

He was the one who let Mingzhu down!

Ji Mingzhu went to the main courtyard to pay her respects, and shortly afterward Mrs. Guan got the news.

Now Ji Mingzhu and the Commandery Princess are daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, so Mrs. Guan couldn’t interfere much, and sent Xie Yunling to the main courtyard to check the situation.

Xie Yunling went a step too late.

Afraid Ji Mingzhu was wronged, she looked for her in the east courtyard.

Ji Mingzhu invited her to stay for a meal.

Not only did she cook steamed fish herself, but she also made crabapple pastries for Xie Yunling to take back to the second chamber for her aunt to taste.

Xie Yunling’s sharp eyes caught a glimpse of a piece of clothing edge.

Bumped Ji Mingzhu’s arm, "Sister Mingzhu, big brother is at the door, eavesdropping on us."

Xie Yunzhen: "..."

Ji Mingzhu turned around, and the man happened to walk in from outside.

His gaze lowered, landing on her hand.

Ji Mingzhu’s skin was fair, and her fingers were no exception, white and tender, like scallion tips.

Xie Yunzhen walked past Xie Yunling, reaching Ji Mingzhu’s side.

Picking up her hand, carefully inspecting, he found no sign of burns.

"Why have you come back?"

Ji Mingzhu tried to retract her hand, but Xie Yunzhen subconsciously tightened his grip.

Realizing that Xie Yunling was present, he had to let go.

Cleared his throat, "Home for a meal."

Xie Yunling winked, "Big brother, could it be that you came back on purpose?"

Previously, when Sister Mingzhu was still in Yangzhou, big brother was never home.

Returning home for meals was simply impossible!

Xie Yunzhen gave his sister a slight side glance, "Can’t I come back?"

Xie Yunling was still afraid of him.

But thinking she had backing, she immediately straightened her posture.

"Who was it before, acting all aloof and detached, now sticking to Sister Mingzhu, isn’t your face hurting?"

Xie Yunzhen: "..."

When he wasn’t speaking, his expression was always cold.

A bit intimidating.

Xie Yunling immediately hid behind Ji Mingzhu.

Although those events happened a long time ago, she still hadn’t calmed her anger.

Previously, because of Du Peilan, big brother had been stern with her and Sister Mingzhu...

Finally having the chance now, she wanted to "retaliate"!

Xie Yunling’s intentions were written all over her face; she might not have said it aloud, but Xie Yunzhen knew she was purposefully causing trouble.

He recalled when he had offended Yun Ling.

Then thought of Mingzhu’s carriage accident, and the jewelry store incident.

Du Peilan had already paid the price for that, but he had yet to apologize to Mingzhu and Yun Ling.

Xie Yunzhen rubbed his nose tip, "I don’t have urgent matters today, after the meal, accompany me out, we can take a stroll downtown."

He dare not ask Ji Mingzhu why she packed her things.

Was she planning to go far away?

He could only use this method to keep her by his side.

Afraid Ji Mingzhu might refuse, he nodded in Yun Ling’s direction, "I don’t spend much time in the manor; you should come more to keep your sister-in-law company; today I will buy anything you like."

Xie Yunling was just a young girl; her monthly allowance was limited, and she couldn’t freely buy whatever she wanted yet.

Somewhat tempted, but Xie Yunling restrained herself.

Turning to look at Ji Mingzhu, waiting for her decision.

Ji Mingzhu spoke leisurely, "Your mother wants me to move to the main courtyard to learn the rules, I’m busy today, might be busy in the future too."

Xie Yunzhen’s first response was relief that Mingzhu hadn’t planned on running away.

His second response was frustration at his mother’s interference again.

He had finally married Mingzhu, if the manor were not peaceful, and she changed her mind, where would he go to cry?

Setting up rules for her, it’s just causing unnecessary trouble!

He patted Ji Mingzhu’s head.

"I’ll be right back."

Xie Yunzhen turned and exited the small kitchen, ordering her belongings to be returned to their place.

Xie Yunling ran to the window, probed her head outside to look.

Seeing his somber expression clearly.

"Sister Mingzhu, big brother seems to be avenging you!"