The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 207: What’s Hidden in the Gourd?
Xie Yunzhen effortlessly persuaded Princess An He.
Mingzhu listened and felt envious.
Such a difficult person to manage, yet he didn’t need much effort; he just used his future as an excuse, and the opposite party would definitely compromise.
Mingzhu didn’t like Princess An He and didn’t wish to have excessive interactions with her.
But when it came to loving children, Princess An He’s devotion was beyond doubt.
She unconsciously touched her belly.
Xie Yunzhen was right; if she had a child, Princess An He would be her ally.
Realizing this, Mingzhu’s attitude toward Princess An He changed slightly.
She didn’t expect a harmonious mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship.
To have no resentment and treat Princess An He like she did Mrs. Guan was something she couldn’t do.
But someone genuinely loving her child meant gain for her.
Thinking that the drama must be genuine, Princess An He threw a huge fit.
Not only did she scold Xie Yunzhen, but she also cursed Mingzhu intensely.
When leaving, she was supported by two maids.
Back at the main courtyard, she had to call a doctor.
Finally diagnosed as having anguish overwhelming her mind, requiring quiet rest.
With health issues, Princess An He lacked the energy to cause trouble and let them be.
Duke Xie was determined to teach Xie Yunzhen a lesson, to let him know that without the identity of an heir, he wouldn’t survive a step in the capital!
Thus, he didn’t stop them.
The remaining people were either unable to persuade Xie Yunzhen with their words or hoped, like Du Peifang, that Yunzhen would never return to the Duke Mansion.
Then the heir’s position truly would be available.
With no obstruction, Mingzhu and Xie Yunzhen willingly moved out of the Duke Mansion.
Ji Mansion was where Mingzhu spent her childhood, and after renovations, every scene and object were restored to their original appearance.
No elders who looked at her unfavorably, nor enemies ready to criticize her.
Most importantly, this mansion was solely hers.
Here, she had absolute authority!
Mingzhu felt as if she was reborn.
The vibrancy at the corners of her eyes and brows was more lively than when at the Duke Mansion.
It was clear that she was in a good mood.
Xie Yunzhen smiled, his heart becoming tender.
As long as Mingzhu was happy, then this was the right decision.
He had never visited the Ji Family before, now he strolled around leisurely with Mingzhu.
Walking through the cloisters, then to the garden paths covered with yellow leaves.
Though it was the season when all things wither, Xie Yunzhen felt their love and marriage were about to sprout anew.
"In the future at home, do I have to live by your whims?" Xie Yunzhen suddenly asked.
Mingzhu smiled, giving a definite answer.
"If you can’t figure it out, I’ll immediately kick you out."
Xie Yunzhen smirked, "I’m willing to serve madam, as long as madam gives me a meal."
Were it not for his overly noble demeanor, at this moment, he’d truly resemble a pretty boy relying on a woman’s support.
Mingzhu touched his well-defined jaw, "How much you get to eat depends on your performance."
The man looked proud, "Just afraid you can’t handle it."
Mingzhu glanced at him with a half-smile, "Don’t forget whose domain this is, how much I give you is how much you get."
Xie Yunzhen: "..."
This "live-in son-in-law" indeed isn’t easy...
Mingzhu was very satisfied with his reaction.
No wonder some families, despite having many descendants, still seek a live-in son-in-law for their daughters.
It’s truly more carefree than living in the husband’s family!
Xie Yunzhen pulled her waist closer, "Madam, let’s invite Yuan Changan over for a meal."
Mingzhu was surprised, "Don’t you dislike him?"
"Of course, I don’t like him!"
Xie Yunzhen quickly rebutted.
Yuan Changan liked Mingzhu and almost brought her home.
Just for this reason, he could never have a good impression of Yuan Changan!
Not having beaten him up, he’s already being generous!
"Then why invite him for dinner? Better not be to show him up."
Mingzhu looked doubtful, "If that’s the case, I’m not inviting him, not going to embarrass myself with you."
Xie Yunzhen looked embarrassed, "Am I that petty?"
"You are."
Xie Yunzhen: "..."
He rubbed his nose and reluctantly said, "This mansion was a gift from him; now that we’ve moved in, we can’t forget him, that living Buddha."
Xie Yunzhen gave Yuan Changan an invaluable ancient painting, a priceless treasure for someone passionate about calligraphy and painting.
Several mansions can’t compare.
Though he had repaid the favor, learning that Yuan Changan planned to use an imperial iron contract to save him made Yunzhen feel uneasy.
Sometimes he felt he was too petty.
No matter what Yuan Changan’s intentions were, the beneficiary was Mingzhu.
That was enough.
Being liked by others wasn’t Mingzhu’s fault.
As long as those people didn’t try to take Mingzhu away, Yunzhen felt he could calmly face his rival.
Furthermore, if he acted too ruthlessly, giving no regard to others, he might unwittingly create enemies; he himself wasn’t afraid, but causing trouble for Mingzhu wouldn’t be good.
He pinched the soft flesh of Mingzhu’s waist, "I’ll definitely entertain the guest well, ensuring you won’t lose face."
Mingzhu expressed doubt.
"Better forget it."
"You don’t believe me?"
Xie Yunzhen’s deep eyes narrowed, hiding a dangerous gleam.
Mingzhu touched her neck, bracing herself, "Better fewer issues than more; under the current situation, associating with him isn’t great."
Xie Yunzhen snorted, "His situation is worse; who’s influencing whom, it’s not certain."
According to the information he obtained, the privately mined iron ore from Yangzhou and the forged weapons eventually ended up in the hands of the Xiao Family.
The Xiao Family and Xu Family were like grasshoppers tied together, even if Yuan Changan didn’t return to Yangzhou, staying in the capital wasn’t safe.
If it weren’t for the imperial capital being under the Emperor’s control, the Xiao Family’s actions being somewhat restrained, Yuan Changan would already be struggling.
Mingzhu was silent for a moment, "Then should I send him an invitation?"
"I’ll do it."
An invitation personally written by Mingzhu, the rival cannot possess!
Receiving Xie Yunzhen’s invitation, Yuan Changan thought he must be mistaken.
He turned the invitation over repeatedly, even asked the running errands guard to read it aloud.
"Young Master invites you to a warm home gathering, scheduled for tomorrow."
Confirmed, it wasn’t an issue with his eyes.
Yuan Changan stared at the invitation, lost in thought.
Xie Yunzhen had never liked him, and of course, Yuan Changan felt the same about Xie Yunzhen.
His previous assistance was solely out of regard for Mingzhu.
He didn’t want Mingzhu to worry.
Also feared someone might take advantage of her vulnerability while Yunzhen was absent.
Now with things slightly improved, he no longer inquired about Mingzhu’s and Yunzhen’s affairs.
He heard they moved to Ji Mansion.
Only momentarily stunned, not expecting the Duke Mansion would let them leave.
Even more unexpected was receiving Yunzhen’s invitation in no time.
Yuan Changan’s expression was a bit complex.
After a while, he said, "Go prepare a gift."
The guard agreed and then worriedly asked, "Young Master Xie is now embroiled in trouble; would associating with him drag you in?"
Yuan Changan’s mouth curved into a mocking smile.
"Not associating with anyone would only make it convenient for those in the shadows to act violently; without attention, that’s where the true danger lies for me."
The more people watching, the more concerns those people need to have.
Otherwise, if he dies quietly in the capital, few might notice.
The guard saluted again and withdrew.
Yuan Changan’s fingers pinched the gilded invitation, its calligraphy swirling wildly, arrogance filling its aura.
Just like Xie Yunzhen’s character.
Formidable and brilliant.
Arousing vigilance in people’s hearts.
Snorting lightly, he tossed the invitation onto the desk.
He just wanted to see what exactly Xie Yunzhen was up to!
