The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 242 - 241: Assignment to an Outpost
Xie Yunzhen and Ji Mingzhu did not return to the capital.
After Duke Xie was buried, Du Peifang was sent to the authorities by the Old Madam.
The concubine newly appointed by Duke Xie became the witness.
The untouched dregs of the medicine were the material evidence.
Grand Tutor Du had already been ignored by the Emperor, and with this incident, he was directly dismissed from office.
Grand Tutor Du knew that the Emperor was taking advantage of the situation, yet he was powerless.
In the end, all he could do was vent his anger on Mrs. Du.
Saying that she had taught the legitimate stepdaughter poorly and had failed to educate her own daughter as well.
Causing the Du Family’s high tower to collapse.
Had it not been unwise to cause trouble at such a time, Grand Tutor Du would have wanted to divorce his wife.
With no official position and many public humiliations, it was difficult for the children in the family, whether sons or daughters, to marry.
No longer able to stay in the capital, the Du Family soon moved back to their hometown.
Du Peifang, who had been waiting for her family to make efforts on her behalf, was completely abandoned.
As early as when she devised schemes against the new emperor and Ji Mingzhu, the new emperor wanted to deal with her.
But considering Grand Tutor Du’s reputation, he had endured without taking action.
He hadn’t expected the Du Family to not know restraint.
Punished for multiple offenses, even if Duke Xie’s matter was unrelated to Du Peifang, her past deeds made her death undeservedly spared!
Dealing with just Du Peifang, the new emperor still felt it wasn’t enough.
In his heart, he wanted to apologize to Xie Yunzhen and Ji Mingzhu.
Yet he couldn’t bring himself to speak.
An emperor should not bow his head to a subject.
After much consideration, he decided to send someone to find the missing Du Peilan.
Back then, she rode a horse to commit misdeeds and later wanted to spread rumors to ruin Ji Mingzhu’s reputation.
Although Xie Yunzhen had already vented his anger for Ji Mingzhu, Du Peilan had instigated Du Peifang to do foolish things, leaving a mess behind.
The new emperor was displeased to let her roam free outside.
Sending her before Mrs. Du could be considered fulfilling their mother-daughter bond!
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Inside the Duke Mansion.
With Duke Xie gone, the concubines and illegitimate children of the first house were keeping a low profile.
Previously, no one dared to provoke Princess An He, and now they dared even less.
Even the Old Madam had to act according to Princess An He’s mood.
The Second Young Master Xie previously had designs on the title, but with Xie Yunzhen rising again, his plans could only die in infancy.
This year, when his own son achieved top scores in the imperial exams, the Second Young Master Xie no longer plotted any schemes.
Afraid that one wrong step could lead to a cascade of errors.
Not only losing the title but ruining his son’s bright future.
Upon hearing that Xie Yunxuan applied to be an official at a distant place, Shudi, both the Second Young Master Xie and Mrs. Guan disagreed.
In their view, even being a minor official in the capital was better than being stationed outside.
The Second Young Master Xie said, "Others sharpen their heads to get into the capital, and you want to leave now; how can you be sure you’ll be able to come back later?"
Xie Yunxuan, maintaining his composure, said, "That would just prove my lack of ability. If I can’t come back, then so be it."
"Foolish!"
The Second Young Master Xie scolded, "There are too many people in the court who want to trip Xie’s family, and now that Ah Zhen is not in the capital, if you leave, those people will only try to set traps for you. They may not be able to touch Ah Zhen, but can’t they deal with you, a new lamb?"
"You are brothers of the same clan, and some may even want to use you to drag down Ah Zhen. You should stay quietly in the capital; if you go elsewhere, we can’t save you if others make a move on you!"
Xie Yunxuan frowned, "If you think I will drag down my elder brother, why didn’t you agree when I wanted to avoid an official career?"
The Second Young Master Xie was silenced for a moment, "Now we’re talking about being stationed outside. Don’t change the subject!"
Xie Yunxuan said, "Since I’ve chosen this path, I am destined to face challenges. Being overly cautious is not the way to achieve great things."
He spoke calmly, infuriating the Second Young Master Xie to the point of almost spitting blood.
"You haven’t really suffered!"
Others leave to the outside because they’ve committed crimes or have no foundation in the capital.
Xie’s current situation is advantageous; leaving the capital means giving opportunities to others.
"Put this idea to rest immediately. I won’t agree anyway."
Mrs. Guan also said, "You are not young anymore, and with your talents, it’s time to start a family. If you delay outside for a few years, it might take forever for your father and I to have grandchildren."
Xie Yunxuan’s eyes flashed a look of disappointment.
This year, he had been busy studying just to avoid discussing matters of starting a family.
He didn’t want to keep thinking about Mingzhu either.
"Mother, such things depend on fate, don’t force it."
Mrs. Guan believed her son had moved on from Mingzhu, but it seemed he still had a place for her in his heart.
She said, "If you don’t meet anyone, how will fate arrive?"
To keep her son in the capital, the Second Young Master Xie chimed in, "First establish a family, then a career. Listen to your mother, and quickly bring a wife home; with someone managing the household, you can explore the outside world more effectively."
Xie Yunxuan said irritably, "Is that marrying a wife or hiring a housekeeper?"
"You brat!"
The Second Young Master Xie pretended to kick him, only to be stopped by Mrs. Guan.
"Being stationed outside is no small matter; I would rather you stay in the capital as a wealthy idle person than go to such a distant place."
As she spoke, Mrs. Guan’s eyes reddened suddenly.
Shudi was so far away; if brother Yun goes, when would they reunite as a family?
"Previously, you were focused on studies, so I didn’t mention getting a wife. Now you’re neither getting married nor staying in the capital; do you want to worry your father and me to death?"
The Second Young Master Xie said sarcastically, "Others at your age already have children running everywhere. You still refuse to marry; people might think Xie’s family has some hidden issue. Regardless, you must marry this year!"
Xie Yunxuan remained indifferent.
"Uncle just passed away not long ago; if I hurriedly marry, I’d drown in others’ saliva."
That reasoning made sense.
The Second Young Master Xie continued, "Then let’s discuss the marriage, set things, and have the wedding next year."
Mrs. Guan agreed.
"If you keep delaying marriage, it would be a disservice to your uncle, who was most concerned about you and Yun Ling during his lifetime."
"Then first arrange a marriage for Yun Ling; next year, she’s of age, just right for her to marry."
Xie Yunxuan didn’t want much else; he just didn’t want to marry for the time being.
In his current situation, marrying any family’s daughter would be unfair to her.
If there was no wish for it, then don’t marry.
Don’t waste a young lady’s prime years.
Mrs. Guan always thought her son was well-behaved, but didn’t expect him to have such strong opinions.
Wants to be stationed outside and not marry.
"Do you want to anger your father and me to death?"
Xie Yunxuan quickly placated her, "Who knows, I might meet a like-minded girl in Shudi and then you’ll have a daughter-in-law."
Without waiting for Mrs. Guan to speak, the Second Young Master Xie firmly said, "If you dare to act willfully, don’t come asking for help from the family when things go wrong later!"
Xie Yunxuan said casually, "I forgot to mention earlier, my elder brother strongly supports the idea of being stationed outside."
When Xie Yunzhen was mentioned, the Second Young Master Xie paused and finally calmed down.
"Ah Zhen really supports you? Don’t lie to your mother and me."
"Why would I deceive you? If you don’t believe me, write to my elder brother and ask."
In the Duke Mansion, Xie Yunzhen’s authority is unquestionable.
He had made a name for himself on the court at such a young age, with extraordinary vision and abilities.
Though he made several mistakes in matters of love.
In other aspects, it’s hard to find fault.
The couple from the second house were initially opposed to Xie Yunxuan being stationed outside, but upon learning Xie Yunzhen’s attitude, they thought it over and agreed.
Mrs. Guan had only one request, "Bring back a daughter-in-law soon, or else I’ll be matchmaking for you in the capital."
They’ll take things one step at a time.
Xie Yunxuan agreed.
