The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 254 - 253: A Mother’s Status Rises Through Her Child
The carriage stopped at the gate of the Duke Mansion.
Just like before, Ji Mingzhu was carried down by Xie Yunzhen.
Princess An He arrived first and stood at the gate waiting for them.
Seeing this, her heart jumped to her throat.
This was most likely the case!
She condescended to step down from the stairs, holding Ji Mingzhu’s hand, with a smile that was almost impossible to hide.
Yet she spoke coldly, "Hurry up and come in with me. The old lady still wants to see Ah Zhen, and if we delay any longer, she probably won’t be able to stay up and will have to sleep."
In both lifetimes, this was the first time Ji Mingzhu had physical contact with the Commandery Princess.
She just felt a chill down her spine, her skin was crawling.
Resisting fiercely.
Seeing the Princess An He’s mouth corners pressed down hard, Ji Mingzhu understood everything.
She was using her child’s privilege!
She wanted to withdraw her hand but was worried about offending the Commandery Princess and creating an awkward atmosphere.
But being held like this, she really felt uncomfortable!
Noticing Ji Mingzhu’s discomfort, Xie Yunzhen naturally pulled her back to his side.
"You will be just like you were before, nothing will change."
Princess An He stopped overthinking and directly asked, "Are you expecting?"
"Yes, I am."
"How long?"
"Two months."
No wonder Ji Mingzhu’s belly didn’t show; it turned out it was still early.
Princess An He looked delighted and, ignoring her son’s objection, grasped Ji Mingzhu’s hand once more.
"Be careful in the first three months, watch your step while walking, and definitely don’t fall."
Xie Yunzhen couldn’t stand hearing the word "fall."
"Don’t jinx it."
Princess An He quickly spat twice, "I was speaking nonsense, it doesn’t count."
This child came with difficulty, and Princess An He wished more than anyone for its safety.
Tightly holding Ji Mingzhu’s hand, she said, "You’ve traveled such a long way; you must be tired. Quickly go sit in the hall."
Thinking that pregnant women are easily tired, Princess An He added, "If you’re tired, go rest in the East Wing. The residence outside is far; you shouldn’t travel back and forth tonight."
Ji Mingzhu, pulled forward, glanced at Xie Yunzhen, her eyes clearly pleading for help.
Xie Yunzhen sighed helplessly, "Don’t be nervous; the more you stress, the more likely you are to make mistakes."
Could Princess An He not be nervous?
What Ji Mingzhu carried was a precious golden nugget!
For the first time, ignoring her son, she went on and on about tips to Ji Mingzhu.
Ji Mingzhu understood these things, replying absently.
The reason for returning to the Duke Mansion was to let them, mother and son, talk.
Before leaving the capital, let them meet a few times more.
Unexpectedly, things turned out this way.
Ji Mingzhu suddenly felt a headache, looking at Xie Yunzhen with resentment.
The man awkwardly touched his nose.
He had expected his mother would nag and remind them of precautions during pregnancy.
But he didn’t expect his mother would be so "intimate" with Mingzhu.
It was really startling!
Frowning with annoyance.
He should have hidden the news, waited until they left the capital, and then informed his mother about Mingzhu’s pregnancy.
It was too late for regrets now.
Giving Ji Mingzhu a reassuring look, they would leave after saying a few words when the second aunt returned.
Mrs. Guan and Xie Yunling were a step behind.
Upon entering the hall, they saw Princess An He holding Ji Mingzhu’s hand, being immensely affectionate.
The mother and daughter simultaneously showed perplexed expressions.
What’s going on this time?
Mrs. Guan, having seen much, reacted faster than Xie Yunling.
Seeing Princess An He’s gaze constantly shifting to Mingzhu’s belly, she immediately understood.
A smile of joy appeared on her face.
"We were worried before that you and Ah Zhen were traveling everywhere, not taking care of your health. Sister-in-law even prepared a bunch of supplements for you, but we didn’t expect the good news already."
"What good news?"
The old lady was assisted by the maid and also came to the front hall.
Originally, she only needed to wait in the Crane Dance Hall for Xie Yunzhen and Ji Mingzhu to pay respects.
But she hadn’t seen her grandson for so long that the old lady couldn’t sit still.
Not caring about maintaining a façade, she had someone carry a lamp and came to the hall.
Ever since Duke Xie passed away, the old lady buried a white head and sent off a black head, aging more than five years compared to a year ago.
She couldn’t even straighten her back.
Struggling with each step, needing support all the way.
Princess An He, in a good mood, greeted the old lady with a smile, "Mingzhu is pregnant; you’re going to be a great-grandmother."
The old lady instinctively tried to withdraw her hand.
But she lacked the strength, unable to do as she wished.
Though the incident was blamed on Du Peifang, and she died in prison,
the old lady knew very well who the real mastermind was.
The grudge of a son killed, the old lady almost hated Princess An He to death.
But she couldn’t avenge her son.
Now the mansion was under the Commandery Princess’s control, and the most promising grandson was born of her.
The Prince Mansion hadn’t fallen...
The old lady had no way to deal with Princess An He.
She could only grit her teeth and endure the grudge of her son’s death, pretending not to know anything.
Xie Yunzhen was of the Xie family bloodline, and to the old lady, he was her kin.
Unlike Princess An He.
Ji Mingzhu’s pregnancy meant that the Duke Mansion’s direct line would have an addition.
The old lady’s dull and cloudy eyes suddenly brightened.
Trembling, she wanted to touch Ji Mingzhu’s belly.
Uncertain, she asked, "Is it true?"
Princess An He intercepted the old lady’s hand, "What do you mean, true or not? Could we deceive you?"
Having lived with Princess An He for decades, the old lady understood her temperament.
Seeing her in high spirits and her good attitude towards Ji Mingzhu, she knew this matter was true.
The old lady wept tears of joy, "Good, good, with the child, the Duke Mansion will be lively. Ah Zhen’s father, knowing this in the afterlife, would certainly be happy too."
Princess An He showed a glimpse of displeasure.
On such a auspicious day, why bring up something so unlucky?
It’s really disgusting!
The old lady still wanted to touch Ji Mingzhu’s belly, but Princess An He spoke in an exaggerated tone.
"Look at you, your hand is shaking like this. If you can’t control your strength, what if you hurt Mingzhu and the child?"
With that, she forcibly assisted her to another side, away from Ji Mingzhu.
The old lady endured and endured but couldn’t suppress her temper.
"I’m not an idiot; how could I hurt the mother and child?"
Princess An He mocked, "You’re not stupid, but I fear you might have another episode, like when you strangled me, and inexplicably strangle Mingzhu instead."
This remark carried a deeper meaning, making Ji Mingzhu suspiciously look at Mrs. Guan and Yun Ling.
Mrs. Guan subtly shook her head; this was not the time to speak.
However, she mouthed silently to remind Ji Mingzhu, "Lord."
Ji Mingzhu hadn’t stayed in the Duke Mansion this year, but the happenings in the mansion were sometimes written to her by Xie Yunling and Mrs. Guan.
Ji Mingzhu formulated a guess.
She reckoned that Duke Xie’s death was linked to the Commandery Princess, harboring resentment, which led to the strangling incident.
She pursed her lips, offering no comment.
Xie Yunzhen’s expression was cold and stern, and Ji Mingzhu didn’t know what he was thinking.
Her heart suddenly ached, and she couldn’t help but feel heartache for Xie Yunzhen.
With parents attacking each other, how could a child be unscathed?
