The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 232 - 231: Absurdity

Xie Yunzhen’s letter was sent to the Imperial City with speed.

It only mentioned one thing, asking gold to return to the Ji Mansion.

The new emperor knew that Ji Mingzhu had gone to Xie Yunzhen’s side and was prepared for him to write a questioning letter.

But the letter’s words were calm, not mentioning anything about the villa, nor asking why Mingzhu had amnesia.

It only instructed her maidservant to return home.

If Xie Yunzhen questioned, the new emperor would have an outlet for his emotions.

Under heaven, isn’t all land under the king’s rule?

He was fond of Mingzhu; what could Xie Yunzhen do against him?

Yet the other party mentioned nothing about Mingzhu, which suddenly brought guilt to his heart.

And a slight feeling of powerlessness.

Not only did Mingzhu’s heart not have the slightest place for him.

Even Xie Yunzhen never saw him as a rival in love.

The only reason he guarded against him was because of his identity and his power to decide fates.

The new emperor felt a bit bitter.

He didn’t know what was wrong with him.

While he was in the Eastern Palace, he exercised restraint, only daring to watch Mingzhu from afar.

But after ascending to the throne, those dark thoughts always emerged in the quiet of night.

Torturing him.

Seducing him.

He was the emperor; if he wanted something, he could simply take it.

Who dared say no?

He tried to control himself and not do things that would hurt those he liked.

But sitting on the Dragon Chair, overlooking everything, made him lose himself.

By the time he came back to his senses, he had already done what should and shouldn’t be done.

The guilt towards Xie Yunzhen and the apology to Ji Mingzhu grew stronger.

Looking at the letter paper, the new emperor suddenly laughed.

Even if he apologized, Ah Zhen and the others wouldn’t believe him.

After all, he previously issued an imperial edict to Mingzhu, implicitly promising not to force her.

But he exploited a loophole, causing Mingzhu to lose her memory.

Everyone must be responsible for their words and actions.

From the moment he took action, he had to be ready for the gradual distance from his long-time brothers.

Hiding his smile, the new emperor coldly ordered, "Send the person back to the Ji Mansion."

On the day Ji Mingzhu was kidnapped, gold was also seriously injured.

She was hurt in the organs, worried for her mistress, and had to be on edge every day, fearing causing trouble in the palace.

Naturally, she couldn’t rest and heal properly.

As a result, even after so much time passed, her wounds hadn’t fully healed.

Knowing she could leave the palace, gold didn’t hesitate, immediately saying goodbye to the Empress Dowager.

The people in the palace didn’t say anything to her, only ordering her to pretend the mistress was also in the palace and not to let it slip.

She had to return home quickly to see if her mistress had gone back.

If not, she needed to find out where her mistress had gone.

The situation was dangerous that day, and she didn’t know how the mistress and the young master were doing.

Gold was anxious and hurried when leaving the palace.

She didn’t notice someone secretly followed them along the way.

In the Empress Palace.

After listening to the palace attendant’s report, Empress Wei confirmed again, "Ji Mingzhu is truly not here?"

The palace attendant nodded, "The maids and mamas brought into the palace were all sent out, and they also carried out a sedan chair. But when the wind blew, I clearly saw that there was no one inside."

Empress Wei subconsciously rubbed her pregnant belly, her eyes filled with contemplation.

If Ji Mingzhu wasn’t in the palace, then where was she?

Princess An He frequently stirred trouble to meet her daughter-in-law and grandchildren and sent posts to her here.

Wanting her to mediate.

She knew Princess An He was hard to deal with and knew the old Empress Dowager was not easy to provoke, so she didn’t respond.

If Ji Mingzhu wasn’t in the capital, why did the Emperor and Empress Dowager want to hide it?

After thinking for a long time, Empress Wei guessed that Ji Mingzhu might have met with an accident.

Worried it might affect Xie Yunzhen, delaying the war, so they kept the news hidden.

Thinking about it this way, Empress Wei’s heart uncontrollably surged with sourness.

She was the Empress, the Emperor’s wife.

Their actions were truly not treating her as their own.

Otherwise, why hide it from her?

When she visited the Empress Dowager Palace, she was rejected at the door and given the cold shoulder.

Was this being guarded against her?

Pregnant women have sensitive emotions, even though Empress Wei clearly knew she wasn’t marrying into an ordinary family.

She couldn’t use usual thoughts to consider the relationships and interaction methods between them.

But she just couldn’t help feeling upset.

The Emperor treated her with great respect, previously asking her numerous pregnancy precautions.

But later, busy with government affairs, he didn’t inquire about her and the child’s situation again.

If he respected her, then why guard against her like this?

Empress Wei was heartbroken.

In a flash, she suddenly thought of something.

If things were this simple, then where did the Emperor go when he left the palace a while ago?

Unknowingly, Empress Wei recalled a detail.

Ji Mingzhu was also pregnant.

And during that period, the Emperor managed to find time amidst his busyness to learn about pregnancy care methods.

Later, when Ji Mingzhu "entered the palace," the Emperor suddenly lost interest in this matter...

Empress Wei’s thoughts ran uncontrollably in a certain direction.

But she felt it too absurd.

That was Xie Yunzhen’s wife; how could the Emperor possibly have such thoughts?

Her breathing faltered for a few beats.

Empress Wei said, "Send a message to my mother, asking her to come to the palace."

She couldn’t leave the palace; the matters outside had to be carefully monitored by her family.

If the Emperor truly had such intentions, she had to plan her path in advance.

After all, if the Emperor didn’t consider Xie Yunzhen at all, then her position as Empress would likely not end well!

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Gold left the palace, and Tianshui personally came to pick them up.

Though there were many things he wanted to ask, Gold held back.

Once back at the Ji Mansion, stepping through the door, she urgently asked, "Has the mistress returned?"

Tianshui had already received a letter from Young Master, instructing him to handle everything in the house well.

"The mistress and Young Master are together, don’t worry, quickly rest and heal."

The heart hanging on her throat finally settled down.

Tears flowed from Gold’s eyes, "It’s good she’s by Young Master’s side; surely she won’t be kidnapped again."

Tianshui isn’t adept at comforting people, but the status of Gold, as the mistress’s close maid, is special.

"You first rest and heal. I’ll send a letter to Young Master; if the mistress needs anything, you’ll be able to serve her once you’ve recovered."

Gold quickly wiped her tears.

"My body is fine; I’m ready to care for the mistress anytime."

"Not everyone can enter the military camp; wait for Young Master’s response."

Gold understood the reasoning but these days had been too tormenting.

The palace had eyes everywhere; every move was under the watchful gaze of others.

Had to cooperate with lies, pretending the mistress was peacefully praying in the Empress Dowager’s palace.

That constant tension almost drove her insane.

If she could be with the mistress, no matter how dangerous the frontline, she’d be willing to go.

Beside the mistress, she wouldn’t have to worry about saying a wrong word and losing her head.

After experiencing so much, Gold deeply realized.

Though she’s of servant status, to the mistress, she is treated as a person.

Her eyes were moist, "I want to take care of the mistress; if Young Master thinks I’m a burden, I’ll learn cooking, learn bandaging, and help with chores at the military camp."

Tianshui thought inwardly that Young Master hadn’t wasted his effort fetching her from the palace.

As long as one wholeheartedly serves the mistress, without ulterior motives.

Then, as long as Young Master stands, all of them, the little people serving, will have a place protected from the wind and rain.

"Wait for news; the frontline war is tight. If you can’t serve the mistress, maintain the household responsibilities well. Don’t burden the mistress when she returns."