The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 183: Regret

The ancestral grave of the Ji Family is not in the capital. The feng shui treasure land where General Ji and Mrs. Ji are buried together was personally granted by the Emperor.

It is located outside the city, half an hour by carriage, and then over a mountain.

This is the highest honor.

At that time, many envied the Ji Family for such a distinction.

Later, as time passed, people seemed to forget General Ji’s achievements.

When Mrs. Ji also passed away, Ji Mingzhu became someone referred to as fallen nobility.

If it weren’t for Mrs. Guan’s protection and affection, Ji Mingzhu wouldn’t know if she would be affected by rumors.

And then have a drastic change in personality.

Xie Yunzhen and she had an unspoken understanding.

He said, "From now on, I won’t target Yun Xuan anymore. Whatever he wants to do, I’ll pave the way for him. As for Yun Ling, she only needs to marry a decent and upright husband, with no need to marry for the sake of the Duke Mansion."

This pair of children is the life of Mrs. Guan.

If they are well, Mrs. Guan will have no worries.

Ji Mingzhu was moved.

She took a breath, "Are you admitting that you used to trip up my second brother?"

Xie Yunzhen looked calm, "All’s fair in love and war."

If he hadn’t done that, could he have won the beauty’s heart?

Ji Mingzhu felt uneasy, "You’re not going to plot against me in the future, are you?"

"It depends on what kind of plotting."

Xie Yunzhen revealed his weakness to Ji Mingzhu.

"I was seriously injured once on the battlefield. When it’s freezing cold, the old wound flares up, and when it does, my right hand loses strength."

He held Ji Mingzhu’s arm and taught her a pressure point.

"Press here, you won’t have to wait for the cold to trigger my old ailment."

"If my schemes hurt you, you can use this to end me."

Ji Mingzhu pulled her arm back.

"If it really came to that, you’d be prepared, and I wouldn’t walk into a trap."

Xie Yunzhen laughed, "Then you’ll have to be ruthless, and seize the opportunity for a fatal strike."

This topic was ominous, and Ji Mingzhu didn’t want unnecessary worry.

She looked concerned, "When you saved me, didn’t it aggravate your injury?"

When she fell off the cliff, Ji Mingzhu also developed a lingering illness. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

It had taken a long time to recuperate and get better.

Xie Yunzhen didn’t mention it, leaving her to think that his physical discomfort was due to residual poison within him.

Thinking back carefully, he had returned to the capital injured each time in this life.

Divine Doctor Xi Yu had even stayed at the mansion for his treatment.

Xie Yunzhen could clearly see Ji Mingzhu’s worry in her eyes.

What he never dared to imagine had become reality, and he would have no regrets, even in death!

Without an answer, Ji Mingzhu was suddenly lifted into someone’s arms.

The man looked pleased, "Don’t be afraid, even with injuries I can still carry you."

Ji Mingzhu’s face turned a thin red.

She was exasperated.

She kicked her legs in the air, "I’m discussing serious matters, can’t you stop joking around?"

Xie Yunzhen looked down at her, "As long as you’re by my side, I’ll be perfectly fine."

Compared to the torment of unrequited love, the pain of his illness was nothing.

As he previously said, Mingzhu was his remedy.

She could ease his pain.

And help him recuperate mind and body.

As long as she was with him, all was well!

Knowing Xie Yunzhen bore an old wound, Ji Mingzhu wouldn’t let him carry her.

But the man’s competitive spirit was strong, and to prove himself, he insisted on carrying Ji Mingzhu to the end.

His stamina and arm strength were indeed impressive...

The person guarding the mountain would occasionally check on the grave, ensuring it wasn’t overgrown with weeds.

Xie Yunzhen personally arranged the offerings in front of the grave.

Then he lit incense, burned paper money... and finally, knelt down in prayer.

Without Ji Mingzhu asking, he called them father and mother.

By nature, Xie Yunzhen couldn’t speak stirring words to anyone but Ji Mingzhu.

But his actions were the best testimony.

They did not linger long outside the city.

At noon, they returned to the city. Xie Yunzhen escorted Ji Mingzhu back to the mansion and then went to attend to his duties.

"Is Divine Doctor Xi Yu still in Yangzhou?"

Before Xie Yunzhen could step outside, Ji Mingzhu suddenly called him back, asking the question that had been lingering in her heart.

Her heartbeat quickened.

Rings of ripples spread from her heart.

The man’s deep eyes showed a hint of joy.

"I’ll write to him, asking him to make time to visit the capital."

After taking a few steps out, he quickly returned.

Xie Yunzhen embraced the woman standing under the eaves.

"Mingzhu, I think I understand what mutual support in marriage means a bit now."

...

Time swiftly passed by.

In a blink, it was the day of the Crown Prince’s wedding, while by this time, the Ninth Prince had already taken his birth mother to his fief.

The fief was located to the south, small but affluent.

The Ninth Prince was conferred the title of Prince An.

The intention was for him to remain content and restrained.

In the Eastern Palace, everywhere was decorated with lanterns and streamers, and all was bathed in the festive red.

Xu He was confined to a small space.

She couldn’t leave, but the noise and excitement outside rushed to her ears.

The cheerful music rang in her ears, yet it sounded like mourning.

The Crown Prince was to wed the Crown Princess Consort.

She resorted to self-harm with harsh medicine, forcing her period to come.

Even risking a joint plot with the Imperial Concubine, and yet all could not stop what was to happen.

The Eastern Palace was about to welcome its lady.

But she had been cast aside by the Crown Prince.

At first, Xu He pleaded through tears for the Crown Prince to see her one last time.

After witnessing the Crown Prince’s resolve to punish her, she ceased crying and causing a fuss.

Xu He consoled herself that as long as she behaved, one day the Crown Prince would soften his heart.

She had once saved the Crown Prince’s life, and the Imperial Concubine’s plot never came to fruition. As long as his anger subsided, they could return to their former state.

Not in love, but able to respect one another.

Day after day passed, and even those delivering her meals were replaced by a deaf old woman, who brought one meal a day, sometimes just stale buns.

Xu He’s resolve began to waiver.

Given the Crown Prince’s temperament, even if punishing her, he wouldn’t let her eat spoiled food.

Unless the Crown Prince’s demeanor led those below to believe she was entirely out of favor.

Those people were adept at currying favor and stepping on the lowly, so taking the chance to make her life difficult wasn’t impossible.

Xu He started to panic.

The Eastern Palace was filled with beauties, and she wasn’t particularly remarkable among them.

Now, even her life-saving grace seemed to have dwindled, had the Crown Prince already forgotten her?

Would she be imprisoned for life?

The more she thought, the more fear crept into Xu He’s heart, but she was powerless to change her situation.

All she could do was wait.

Wait for the day the Crown Prince might remember her.

"Creak..."

The heavy palace door was pushed open.

Having not seen daylight for so long, Xu He instinctively squinted her eyes.

A tall figure came silhouetted against the light; even if only a silhouette, Xu He knew it was the Crown Prince.

These few months, she had been thinking of him constantly.

She had dreamed countless times of the scenes when they were together.

She had long regretted allying with his rivals for her selfish desires.

And Ji Mingzhu, during that time, she really had helped her a lot.

Even the Empress seemed to start seeing her differently...

On this day of great joy, he came for her.

Xu He’s remorse peaked at that moment, and tears fell uncontrollably.

Her voice choked with emotion, "Your Highness, I really know I was wrong, can you no longer keep me confined?"

After months without seeing her, Xu He was emaciated to the bone.

Perhaps it was due to not having seen the light for so long, her complexion was frighteningly pale.

The Crown Prince turned away to avoid softening towards Xu He.

For a traitor, sparing her life was already a great mercy.

His thin lips moved slightly, speaking words cold as ice, "This place isn’t right for you. Xu He, leave the palace."

Xu He froze.

Entering the palace was supposed to be for a lifetime; how could the Crown Prince say to let her leave?

No.

She must have misheard.

Like an elderly person near death, she shuffled slowly before the Crown Prince.

With her eyes slightly squinted, Xu He carefully examined his expression, seeing only indifference and alienation.

The past kindness and tolerance had vanished completely.

Xu He muttered to herself, "You’re my husband; with you here, where else can I go?"