The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 247 - 246: Painting a Rosy Picture to Appease
The news of quelling the rebellion reached the capital, and the entire court was shrouded in joy.
Just waiting for the return of the court’s army to the capital, they will then discuss merits and rewards.
Duke Mansion.
Princess An He had already started preparing a banquet to welcome the soldiers back.
Thinking of how Mingzhu had a miscarriage before, not sure if she had recovered well, she also gathered some excellent medicinal herbs and nutritional supplements.
When Mingzhu returns to the capital, let her eat them every day.
Mrs. Guan occasionally visited the main courtyard to pay respects, hearing from Princess An He that she wanted Mingzhu to recover well, so she could conceive in the future.
The thought occurred that people are strange, always forgetting the pain once the wound heals.
Previously, hearing that Mingzhu lost her child, the Commandery Princess fell seriously ill, vowing never to interfere in their matters again.
Not much time had passed, and she changed her mind again.
It’s easy to know that Ah Zhen doesn’t want elders interfering in matters of offspring.
The Commandery Princess is indirectly urging them to have children, isn’t it annoying?
One day, Mrs. Guan went to the main courtyard to pay respects and was asked to stay by Princess An He to talk.
"You and Mingzhu have a good relationship, she listens to you the most, persuade her to move back. Now there’s no one unsightly in the mansion, it’s much more comfortable than living outside."
The Ji Mansion used to be the General Mansion, the house is beautiful and spacious, no matter how you look at it, living outside is more comfortable.
But Mrs. Guan can’t express this directly.
She and the Commandery Princess see each other frequently, a direct refusal would harm the relationship between sisters-in-law.
After thinking, she said, "Ah Zhen returning to the capital this time is to inherit the title, he should live in Duke Mansion, but young people love peace, might as well tidy both places, they can live wherever they want, anyway it’s not separating the family, and they’re within the capital, meeting isn’t difficult."
Knowing Princess An He cares about offspring, Mrs. Guan offered suggestions.
"Let them live their days, a couple deeply in love, won’t the children come out one after another?"
Princess An He suddenly became sad.
"If she hadn’t miscarried, the child would be born by now, whether it’s a boy or girl is unknown."
Speaking of sadness, she wiped the corner of her eyes with a handkerchief.
Through gritted teeth, she said, "It’s all the fault of the Xiao Family, once Xiao Feixue is discarded by the Marquis Mansion, I must go and step on her!"
The relatives of the Xiao Family left in the capital were captured, while married women escaped misfortune.
But with rebels in the family, their marriages were still affected.
Some were divorced early.
Others considered face and refrained from divorcing their wives at this time, fearing accusations of taking advantage.
Xiao Feixue and Du Peilan were friends, Princess An He had long despised her.
After that disaster, Princess An He wished she could drink the blood and eat the flesh of the Xiao Family!
Mrs. Guan didn’t advise Princess An He to be kind to others.
That Xiao Feixue repeatedly targeted Mingzhu, failing to do good, now being taken advantage of, she deserved it!
"Dear sister-in-law, forget about past sorrows, once Ah Zhen and Mingzhu return, let’s live peacefully as a family, and not quarrel, damaging family ties."
Princess An He had only one son, having experienced so much, she also wanted peaceful days.
"Once Ah Zhen returns, I’ll dismiss all the concubines and mistresses from the backyard, so that Mingzhu can manage things more easily."
Then Princess An He changed her mind, "Those who have daughters only, or are infertile, can stay, once the illegitimate daughters are married off, they’ll return to their natal family, driving away their biological mothers, if they bear grudges, it will cause trouble."
Anyway, the heartless man is gone, Princess An He is tired of fighting with the women in the backyard.
As long as they have enough food, let them be.
But absolutely cannot keep those who have children, otherwise, if they get greedy, eyeing the Duke Mansion’s estate, it will be a hassle.
Mrs. Guan thought about how the second branch also had many concubines, suddenly feeling envious of Princess An He.
The Commandery Princess can dismiss whoever she wants.
But she cannot.
Fearing a reputation of being narrow-minded, affecting children’s marriages.
"Those illegitimate children are after all Lord’s bloodline, the matter of separating families, the old lady may not agree."
Princess An He snorted coldly, "Agree or not, they must agree, whoever troubles my son, I’ll never stop!"
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Princess An He eagerly awaited, finally welcoming her son back as the New Year arrived.
The army returned victoriously, the Emperor personally going out to greet them.
The two with deep brotherhood, upon meeting again, sensed an indescribable alienation between them.
There is a boundary between monarch and minister, apart from a few insiders, no one noticed the anomaly between them.
The palace hosted a banquet for the soldiers’ return, discussing merits and rewards.
Ji Mingzhu, as Xie Yunzhen’s family member, once again stepped into this cage-like palace.
Unlike before, this time she stayed by Xie Yunzhen’s side throughout, feeling extremely at ease.
Family members of the noble family were all invited.
Thus, upon entering the great hall, Ji Mingzhu saw Mrs. Guan and Yun Ling.
Compared to before, the soon-to-be of age Xie Yunling was graceful and lovely, though still a bit immature, she already looked like a young lady.
Upon seeing Ji Mingzhu, she waved at her.
Still as naive and lively as before.
Ji Mingzhu chuckled softly, turned to look at Xie Yunzhen.
Xie Yunzhen was jealous, "Will I be neglected again?"
Ji Mingzhu blinked, whispered in a voice only the two could hear, "I’ll properly keep you company tonight."
Xie Yunzhen’s gaze fell on her lower abdomen, gentle expression, "You’re doing it on purpose, drawing a pie to appease me."
Ji Mingzhu pretended not to hear, walked towards Xie Yunling and the others.
Xie Yunzhen watched her walk to her destination, linked arms with Yun Ling, and sat beside Mrs. Guan.
Then he retracted his gaze and walked to his own seat.
Xie Yunzhen had an ethereal appearance, previously many noble ladies admired him.
Now, having been through the battlefield, his sharpness was even more pronounced, appearing more majestic and extraordinary.
Walking this path, many girls lost themselves over him.
Mrs. Guan teased, "Hurry back to sit beside Ah Zhen, otherwise he’ll be swallowed by the girls’ eyes."
Ji Mingzhu looked up at Xie Yunzhen, happening to meet his eyes.
The man’s gaze was reserved, raised his cup towards her.
Ji Mingzhu’s lips curled, "A General who won battles shines brilliantly, others can watch all they want, but since he’s married, watching won’t do them any good."
Mrs. Guan couldn’t help but laugh.
But she felt relieved inside, knowing Mingzhu and Ah Zhen didn’t dwell on the past, which was the best outcome.
"Seeing you return safely, I can finally rest my heart, otherwise I wouldn’t know how to face your mother."
In public, Ji Mingzhu couldn’t act spoiled towards Mrs. Guan.
She simply said, "Second Aunt, you’ve worried for me."
This form of address made Mrs. Guan laugh, sweeping away the sad atmosphere.
Lightly patting Ji Mingzhu’s hand, Mrs. Guan smiled with comfort, "As long as you and Ah Zhen are well, Second Aunt’s worries weren’t in vain."
Princess An He’s seat wasn’t far away.
Seeing Ji Mingzhu and Mrs. Guan close as mother and daughter, her heart was filled with jealousy.
She said in a calm voice, "Why squeeze in with Yun Ling, come sit beside me?"
