The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 246 - 245: No Refusing Allowed

Though in a coma, Xie Yunzhen could sense Ji Mingzhu’s presence.

She wiped his face, wiped his hands...

When feeding him medicine, she coaxed him gently, occasionally using her soft hands to feel his forehead for temperature.

Xie Yunzhen felt like he was soaked in a vat of honey.

Upon waking up, he thought to himself, if he stayed sick forever, would Mingzhu always put him first?

This thought vanished into thin air when he saw Ji Mingzhu’s weary sleeping face.

He wanted Mingzhu’s attention.

But not at the cost of her being physically and mentally exhausted, worrying about his health.

Forcing himself upright despite the illness, Xie Yunzhen wanted to carry Ji Mingzhu onto the bed to let her rest properly.

Although his old ailment recurred, after a night’s rest, he was still able to carry Mingzhu.

Ji Mingzhu was already sleeping uneasily, and as soon as Xie Yunzhen moved, she woke up in a start.

Seeing him pale and attempting to get out of bed.

She scolded, "Do you still want to get better?"

Saying this, she wanted to push him back onto the bed but feared inadvertently touching Xie Yunzhen’s wound.

She could only intimidate him with her eyes.

Xie Yunzhen looked aggrieved, "I wanted to carry you to bed."

Ji Mingzhu was helpless, "You’re injured, can’t you be more settled?"

"I’m not doing anything."

Xie Yunzhen said boldly, glancing at the empty spot on the outside of the bed, "Come up."

Ji Mingzhu refused.

"You lie down properly, I’ll go to the side room to sleep, let Mom and the doctor watch over you."

Xie Yunzhen was already difficult to deal with; being sick heightened his demanding nature severalfold.

No one could satisfy him; he just wanted Ji Mingzhu by his side every moment.

"Fine if you don’t accompany me, wherever you sleep, I will follow you."

With that sudden urgency, Ji Mingzhu was reminded of many past events.

Naturally, she realized exactly what kind of man he is.

Such childish behavior, Xie Yunzhen could indeed act out!

Her delicate, long fingers pressed against her temples, feeling somewhat exasperated, "You’re not ashamed, but I’m embarrassed to face people."

Xie Yunzhen raised an eyebrow, "We’re husband and wife, isn’t it right for us to sleep together?"

No matter what Ji Mingzhu said, he simply wouldn’t listen, insisting that Ji Mingzhu accompany him, or he wouldn’t lie properly to recuperate.

Ji Mingzhu was so irritated that she wanted to hit him.

She took off her shoes and climbed onto the bed, kneeling on the outer side, pinching Xie Yunzhen’s sharply defined, handsome face.

"Did I owe you in my previous life?"

The cheeky aura on Xie Yunzhen’s face quickly faded away.

He wrapped an arm around Ji Mingzhu’s waist, buried his head in her embrace, "It’s my fault."

No matter if it was the previous life, or this.

He had brought harm to Mingzhu.

Mingzhu had never done anything that wronged him, so how could it be said she owed him?

If truth be told, it should be him owing Mingzhu.

Now that the major issues were resolved, Xie Yunzhen was relieved he fulfilled the promises made to Mingzhu.

Yet the thought of losing their child caused a fresh pang in his heart.

He wanted Mingzhu to be joyful and safe, but why was it so difficult?

Ji Mingzhu lowered her head, only able to see Xie Yunzhen’s back of the head, feeling his gloominess, somehow having a misplaced sense of being relied upon.

She pinched Xie Yunzhen’s ear gently, teasingly, "Are you going to cry?"

Xie Yunzhen burrowed further into her embrace, asking muffledly, "If I cry, will you comfort me?"

"No comforting."

The man cast her a resentful glance, obediently lying back down on the bed.

Ji Mingzhu propped her head with one hand, lying on the side of the bed, seeing that Xie Yunzhen still had some energy, she began to discuss serious matters.

"Young General Wei is still kneeling at the gate, saying he wants to take blame and offer penitence."

Xie Yunzhen lazily ignored the Wei family.

He wanted to imitate Mingzhu’s posture and lie on his side, but upon moving, he pressed on the wound on his arm.

He didn’t feel pain, but Mingzhu only allowed him to lie flat.

He could only turn his head to look at Ji Mingzhu, "What did you say?"

"I said, if he likes kneeling, then let him kneel."

Xie Yunzhen laughed aloud, his mouth involuntarily curving upwards.

"My wife is venting for me. Naturally, I won’t undermine you; let him kneel, lest he, full of stubborn energy, causes more trouble."

Ji Mingzhu was amused as well.

After laughing, she felt worried, "You were unconscious before, letting him kneel made sense; now, if you continue, would someone complain about you when we return to the capital?"

After all, Young General Wei is the Imperial Uncle, and face should be given at the right time.

A letter from the capital arrived, Empress Wei has given birth to a boy.

This is the Emperor’s eldest legitimate son, immediately named Crown Prince upon birth.

The current Wei family is even more illustrious than before.

Xie Yunzhen became famous young, making him too prominent in the court; if the Wei family bears a grudge against him, it could cause significant trouble.

Xie Yunzhen wasn’t particularly concerned, "Then let them complain; it’s just right for me to see who’s friend and who’s foe."

Since he was unconcerned, Ji Mingzhu wouldn’t worry about it either.

Lying in bed, she suddenly asked, "Once things settle here, should we head back to the capital?"

Under the covers, Xie Yunzhen accurately held Ji Mingzhu’s hand.

Their fingers interlocked.

"We don’t have to go back."

With Xie Yunzhen’s abilities, Ji Mingzhu believed he could make it happen.

But with family in the capital, they couldn’t hide forever.

They missed returning to the capital when Duke Xie passed away; ethically and morally, they ought to pay respects.

And she also wanted to return to the capital to personally tell her parents the good news of having executed the bandit.

"You previously said you wanted me to meet auntie and Yun Ling this year."

This implied returning to the capital.

Xie Yunzhen understood Ji Mingzhu’s genuine intentions, she compromised for him again.

His Adam’s apple bobbed as he said something unrelated to the matter.

"You forgot to change calling to second aunt, see how I’m going to deal with you."

Ji Mingzhu looked defiant, "Now that you’re sickly, who’s dealing with whom?"

Xie Yunzhen’s eyes were filled with delight.

He hummed, "If Madam wants to deal with me, you can act now, no need to wait, I won’t be able to refuse anyway."

Saying this, he posed invitingly.

Ji Mingzhu was utterly amused, "Dream on!"

Marching and battling were already strenuous enough; this fellow, full of stored energy from who knows where, would pester her relentlessly whenever he had a chance.

Thinking about those intricate scenes made Ji Mingzhu’s cheeks short of heat.

She clasped Xie Yunzhen’s hand tightly, "You must protect me. Don’t stray too far, and never separate from me."

Xie Yunzhen brought Ji Mingzhu’s hand to his lips, kissing it repeatedly.

With a determined tone, "We will never be separated again."

Compared to Mingzhu, fame and fortune were fleeting illusions.

Next time, he wouldn’t leave her alone for external pursuits.

He wanted only Mingzhu.

This would never change.

Xie Yunzhen was gravely injured, periodically feverish for three days, finally starting to recover gradually.

Meanwhile, Young General Wei knelt at the gate for three days, with neither food nor water; eventually, he was carried away by men sent by General Wei.

Some believed Xie Yunzhen was disrespectful.

Others felt Young General Wei deserved it.

After all, due to his impulsive rashness, many men and horses were lost.

He almost jeopardized the Princely Heir.

Kneeling for three days was already mild!

Once the handover of city affairs was completed, Xie Yunzhen’s health was greatly improved.

Before departing for the capital, as agreed, Xie Yunzhen took Ji Mingzhu to horseback hunt outside the city.

Ji Mingzhu couldn’t help but marvel at his robust constitution.

Previously too injured to move, now he could gallop on horseback again.

Xie Yunzhen looked smug, promptly making a request, "I’m fully recovered, tonight you must heed me, no more refusals!"

Ji Mingzhu: "..."