The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 255 - 254: Home Is Still the Best

Ji Mingzhu’s pregnancy is an enormously good news for the Xie Family.

But hearing that Xie Yunzhen is going to guard the border, half of the joy dissipated.

The sky is high and the road is far, and he can only return to the capital with an official summons.

Once separated, it would be hard to reunite in the future.

In an instant, the elderly lady’s spirit seemed drained, her silver hair at the temples shimmered as if with cold light.

In this lifetime, although her hands had been stained with blood, she also gave porridge and medicine to the poor. Later, she spent days in the Buddha hall, chanting and praying.

How come in the end, the Duke Mansion grew more prestigious, but the bustling scene of grandchildren she wished for still hasn’t come true?

The elderly lady looked bewildered.

Did she make a mistake somewhere? Otherwise, why would the people she cared about leave one by one at the last moment?

Princess An He had already accepted reality.

As long as the child was fine, she didn’t wish for anything else.

Once in a while, the family sat peacefully together and had a supper; then Xie Yunzhen and Ji Mingzhu returned to the Ji Mansion.

Though a bit of a fuss, that was the place Ji Mingzhu was most familiar with, Xie Yunzhen wanted her to be happy.

Upon arriving home, the first thing was to bathe and change clothes.

Since the day the pregnancy was discovered, the person serving Ji Mingzhu during her bath had changed to Xie Yunzhen.

Now back at the mansion with maids around, Ji Mingzhu didn’t want him to serve her.

Xie Yunzhen held Ji Mingzhu’s inner clothes as if struck by lightning.

Mingzhu was pregnant and they couldn’t share a bed.

He was just hoping to capture a little sweetness during bath time.

Even such a small benefit was about to be stripped away?

While he was dazed, Ji Mingzhu snatched the small clothes from his hand.

"You’re not allowed to come in."

Xie Yunzhen instinctively took two steps forward, "It’s late now, bathing together saves water and time."

With Gold and the others still around, Ji Mingzhu’s cheeks burned instantly.

She glared at Xie Yunzhen, her red lips slightly parted, "Shameless!"

Xie Yunzhen was always thick-skinned.

Having spoken out, naturally, he had to follow through.

He quickly caught up with Ji Mingzhu, decisively swept her off her feet and carried her into the bathhouse.

Gold watched, dumbfounded.

No wonder they say after not seeing for three days, you must look at someone anew; Young Master is so thick-skinned!

Gold sneered internally, Young Master has succeeded the title, now should be addressed as Lord...

Quickly she waved her hands, dismissing a group of maids.

In the bathhouse.

Xie Yunzhen tested the water temperature, swiftly undressed Ji Mingzhu, then carefully placed her into the bath tub.

The whole process was deft, clearly done countless times.

There was a small stool in the bathtub, just right for Ji Mingzhu to sit.

Xie Yunzhen reached into the water, fishing out her hands.

Placed them on the edge of the tub, "Hold on tight."

Ji Mingzhu wanted to soak in the water, "Won’t slip, don’t make trouble for nothing."

"Just in case."

Ji Mingzhu rubbed her arm, "Feels cold."

Upon hearing, Xie Yunzhen undressed and stepped into the bathtub with a grand gesture, "I’ll hold you, then you won’t be cold."

Ji Mingzhu: "..."

The bathtub was large enough for Xie Yunzhen to cradle Ji Mingzhu on his lap.

Encircling her thin shoulders.

The man was warm-blooded, so this way, Ji Mingzhu indeed didn’t feel cold.

Relaxing against his chest, she let Xie Yunzhen help wipe her body.

Ji Mingzhu trusted Xie Yunzhen very much.

The doctor had instructed no rooming together until the fetus was stabilized, and he obediently restrained himself, not daring to cross the line.

Afraid of the consequences of risking it, he couldn’t afford it.

Xie Yunzhen was in his prime vigorous years, and his need in that area had always been strong.

Sometimes watching him endure so hard, Ji Mingzhu would feel somewhat sorry.

Xie Yunzhen was adept at seizing opportunities.

If she showed concern, he would dare to make absurd requests.

Having succeeded once, there would naturally be a second and third time.

Her palm got pinched, the whisper in her ear carried a hint of seduction.

"Zhu Zhu, are you sleepy?"

Ji Mingzhu felt exasperated, "If all your energy has nowhere to expend, just go train at the big field."

The earlobe was bitten gently, "I’m sick; why leave a fragrant and soft spouse unheld to train at night?"

"You indeed are sick."

Ji Mingzhu replied affirmatively.

Looking back to when they first met, Xie Yunzhen was indifferent and distant, like a high cliff flower hard to reach.

Who would have thought, in just a few years he’d become a rascal.

Ji Mingzhu originally didn’t want to pay attention to him, but recalling his dazed look earlier at the Duke Mansion, she felt a bit soft-hearted.

Turning to look at Xie Yunzhen, "Isn’t tomorrow the day to worship your father?"

After all, they are father and son.

Though they had fallen out badly before, they never truly severed ties.

When Duke Xie passed away, they hadn’t returned, now back in the capital, if they didn’t go pay respects, they’d surely be criticized.

The air was overly quiet.

Ji Mingzhu thought Xie Yunzhen was upset, simply turned around, straddling his legs.

Xie Yunzhen held Ji Mingzhu’s waist steadily, seeing the concern in her eyes, the corner of his mouth curled up, almost smiling.

"Zhu Zhu, do you really think I am a good man with a conscience?"

Ji Mingzhu said seriously, "No matter good or bad, everyone has the right to emotional fluctuations."

The man’s smile grew more pronounced, "Then if I’m sad, what should I do?"

The girl in his arms shrugged, "I can lend you my shoulder for a while."

The gloom in Xie Yunzhen’s heart instantly vanished.

Those two were his biological parents, with such happenings, he indeed couldn’t remain indifferent.

Yet he didn’t know whom to blame.

That couple, they schemed against each other for half a lifetime, growing weary of one another, eager for the other’s demise.

Now, it just showed it was the mother who had won.

Xie Yunzhen obediently leaned on Ji Mingzhu’s shoulder, the mockery and amusement on his face already gone.

Replaced by fear, "Let’s not take their old path."

The future, Ji Mingzhu couldn’t predict.

She raised her hand to encircle Xie Yunzhen’s arm, "Then let’s try together."

Xie Yunzhen embraced Ji Mingzhu back, wanting to hold her tightly, but suddenly woke up.

His large palm covered Ji Mingzhu’s abdomen, "I didn’t touch, did I?"

The tension in his eyes was about to overflow, and Ji Mingzhu burst into laughter.

"Xie Yunzhen, when the child is born, can you really let them go free to train?"

His eyebrows furrowed, showing a conflicted look.

This was his and Mingzhu’s child; if possible, he certainly didn’t want the child to suffer.

As long as it eats and grows healthily, that will suffice.

But also afraid of raising the child to be lazy or inept, becoming either a wastrel or a good-for-nothing.

When danger finds them, they’d lack the ability to protect themselves, becoming prey, open for slaughter.

His furrowed brow relaxed, Xie Yunzhen showed determination, "As long as training doesn’t kill, train as if it will!"

Ji Mingzhu: "..."

It was already very late, and no matter how eager Xie Yunzhen seemed, eventually he didn’t act, fearing to disrupt Ji Mingzhu’s sleep.

Being pregnant, she needed proper rest.

Soaking for the time of a tea cup, unwinding, he carried Ji Mingzhu back to the room.

Lying in soft, warm bedding, beside her was a man she felt secure with.

Ji Mingzhu sighed, "Home is still best."