The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 252 - 251: Innocent and Adorable

Ji Mingzhu had just thought of the question, and the Emperor sitting at the head of the table resolved her doubt.

"Ah Zhen, you can be at ease outside; I will take care of your family in the Duke Mansion."

He still used the old term of address, as if their brotherly bond was still profound.

Mutual trust, support for one another, without any rifts.

But the deeper meaning in the words was enough to prove everything.

Time cannot go back, and neither can their brotherly affection.

Now one is an emperor, and the other a powerful minister; their stances have long changed.

The Emperor needs Xie Yunzhen to guard the border, yet he guards against Xie Yunzhen walking the path of a traitor.

This is an indisputable fact.

Ji Mingzhu can follow Xie Yunzhen, but others can only stay in the capital.

Princess An He’s eyes went completely dim.

Even if she was willing to lower her head and beg Ji Mingzhu to agree to let her go to the border too, the Emperor wouldn’t release her.

The general guarding the border cannot return to the capital without a summon.

This separation might mean she and Ah Zhen could only meet once in several years, or perhaps never again.

Thinking thus, Princess An He couldn’t help but feel sorrowful.

If she had known that the child’s success would lead to this outcome, it would have been better for Ah Zhen to be a wealthy idler.

Not involved in the struggle of power, nor having to take a position in such a distant place.

What is the point of holding such power?

The final outcome would only be fear and suspicion from the Imperial Family.

It seems to be prosperous and bright, but in truth, it is oil cooking over a fierce fire.

The more she thought, the sadder Princess An He became; if the occasion were right, she would truly want to cry.

She feared nothing, except that there might never be a day of reunion in this lifetime.

Mrs. Guan somewhat understood Princess An He’s mood.

Her own son also left the capital; fortunately, Ah Zhen paved the way for Brother Shuan, and the Duke Mansion has people in the court.

There is a good chance of being transferred back to the capital after three to five years.

But Ah Zhen is different.

He holds the military power and cannot be easily relocated.

And those who hold the military might are often feared by the Royal Family.

This path lined with swords and shadows isn’t easy to walk!

The elders are filled with worry, while Xie Yunzhen and Ji Mingzhu remain calm.

The path is made by walking.

If fretting before anything happens, life becomes impossible to live.

The victory banquet was held grandly, and by the time they left the palace, the night was thick and the road ahead nearly invisible.

The carriage from Ji Mansion awaited at the palace gate.

Gold was eagerly awaiting and finally saw the people long missed.

"Madam..."

Seeing Ji Mingzhu, Gold couldn’t hold back her tears.

Originally kidnapped by Xiao Feiyun, she helplessly watched the madam, pregnant, dragged by the traitor.

Thinking about it now, still brings intense discomfort.

Madam and the Young Master have returned without the little child; Gold can no longer hold on to hope.

The little master is truly gone.

"Madam, you have suffered."

Ji Mingzhu had moved on, but seeing Gold weeping uncontrollably, the scene of that day inevitably returned to mind.

Touching her abdomen, it is fortunate that the child has returned.

She would be even more careful this time!

She took out a handkerchief and wiped Gold’s tears, "You were seriously injured at the time; have you recovered well?"

Her expression was gentle, with evident compassion in her eyes.

Gold felt fortunate to have such a good master.

Not wanting to bring bad luck, she hurriedly wiped her tears, "I recovered long ago, Madam, let’s go home."

She said, preparing to help Ji Mingzhu onto the carriage.

"It’s cold outside; you shouldn’t be exposed to the wind. You’ve been away from the capital for a long time; if you’re not used to the climate and catch a cold, what then?"

Xie Yunzhen felt a bit jealous at first, seeing Mingzhu with so many people around her in the capital.

This meant less time for him.

But hearing Gold’s words, without thinking, he carried Ji Mingzhu onto the carriage.

"Don’t catch a cold."

The pregnant body is fragile, and illness could be troublesome.

His gaze once again fell on Ji Mingzhu’s belly; having endured the pain of losing a child twice, Xie Yunzhen was truly afraid.

This child was an unexpected arrival.

They were not prepared, yet he came quietly.

If harm befell this precious baby again, it would only mean he had failed once again, inflicting harm on both mother and child.

Should that happen, Xie Yunzhen would not know how to face Mingzhu.

So, he must be extraordinarily vigilant, striving to clear obstacles for them.

Ensuring this time they can be safe and sound, mother and child.

Princess An He had many things she wanted to say to them, "Come to the Duke Mansion with me."

Xie Yunzhen instinctively looked at Ji Mingzhu.

Having been away from the capital for so long, surely the mother misses her son very much.

Moreover, the Emperor has dispatched Xie Yunzhen to guard the border. They will leave the capital again in less than a month.

Letting mother and son see each other more and say a few more words is only right.

Ji Mingzhu smiled lightly, "Let’s go back, I also want to talk to Yunling and the others."

Xie Yunzhen asked, "Won’t it be too tiring? Maybe we should go home tomorrow morning?"

If it were before, such procrastination would have irritated Princess An He.

But now she harbored a suspicion and dared not force them?

If anything goes wrong, resulting in bitter consequences, it wouldn’t merely be a serious illness.

Glancing at Ji Mingzhu, "It is late; the welcoming banquet at home can be moved to tomorrow."

Ji Mingzhu was somewhat surprised; Princess An He was unexpectedly agreeable.

Shaking her head, "I’m not tired."

Princess An He snorted, "Who cares if you’re tired, I’m worried about Ah Zhen."

With that, she boarded the Duke Mansion’s carriage.

Mrs. Guan and Xie Yunling exchanged glances, somewhat unable to comprehend the current situation.

"Sister Mingzhu, I’d like to travel with you."

Ji Mingzhu nodded, but Xie Yunzhen stopped Xie Yunling, not allowing her onto the carriage.

"You’re clumsy, take your own carriage."

During the banquet, Big Brother protected her; Xie Yunling felt quite touched.

Now, being stopped from boarding Sister Mingzhu’s carriage, the feeling of gratitude dissipated.

"When have I been clumsy?"

Xie Yunzhen knew without a doubt that once on the carriage, Yunling would cling to Mingzhu.

If she bumped into her stomach, it would be bad.

He sternly commanded, "Return to your own carriage, no fooling around."

Turning, he swiftly entered the carriage compartment.

Shutting the compartment door, he instructed the driver, "To the Duke Mansion."

The carriage thus drove off before their eyes.

Xie Yunling stomped her foot in anger, "Mother, Big Brother is bullying me again!"

Mrs. Guan couldn’t help but laugh, "You’ll see Mingzhu soon at the Duke Mansion, don’t be petty, quickly come home with me."

With that, she stepped onto the carriage first.

Xie Yunling was about to follow, but was stopped by Young General Wei.

"Miss Xie, everything I said today comes from the heart; I will be taking a position in the capital in the future, you won’t have to worry about being inconvenient visiting your family. If I ever let you down, the Duke Mansion can always come knocking."

"If you have no objections, after the New Year, my family will send someone to propose marriage..."

Seeing many slow down, eavesdropping on their conversation.

Xie Yunling’s face suddenly flushed with red.

Both embarrassed and annoyed.

Doesn’t he understand human speech!

She had already refused, yet he continued to pester.

Does he think his Wei Family is some kind of prized opportunity, that just because he asks, she must marry?

She glared at Young General Wei, lifted her skirt, and boarded the carriage. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

A young girl graceful and adorable, as lively as a sprite in the forest, Young General Wei stood frozen in place.

Originally asking for Xie Yunling’s hand for reputation’s sake.

Now he felt that having such a lively and charming wife might not be so bad...