The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 91: Let Ji Mingzhu Be a Mistress

Capital City.

Xie Yunzhen ordered an investigation into Xiao Feixue’s father and inadvertently discovered that the Minister of War has secret dealings with him.

General Xiao was once General Ji’s deputy, and after General Ji died on the battlefield, he was promoted.

Xie Yunzhen is not a naive person.

He immediately ordered a deeper investigation into when General Xiao and Lord Minister started their connection.

If there are hidden truths, no matter how difficult the investigation is, he will pursue it.

Once everything is clear, he will have a valid reason to visit Yangzhou to see Mingzhu openly.

Even if he cannot hold her in his arms, just seeing her and speaking a few words is enough.

It’s been a long time since Xie Yunzhen saw Ji Mingzhu, and on the surface, his emotions seem to have calmed down.

But only those close to him know that he still hasn’t let go.

Many times, Tianshui saw him sitting blankly in the study, staring out the window lost in thought.

When he took a nap with closed eyes, he even called out Miss’s name.

He hasn’t let go; he is merely without a way to act, having to suppress his feelings deep in his heart.

Tianshui doesn’t know how long his master can endure. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Not seeing Miss for months, he seems to have lost his soul.

If he doesn’t see her for one or two years, he’s afraid he’ll turn into a living corpse!

Now, he is frightened by Miss’s illness and dares not act rashly.

Once Miss recovers, who knows if the Young Master will repeat old tricks?

If that day really comes, the Young Master would truly be seizing another man’s wife.

That kind of scene, just imagining it makes Tianshui’s hair stand on end.

The Young Master might be drowned by the people’s criticism...

After being busy outside for many days, Xie Yunzhen finally returned to the mansion.

After coming back from Yangzhou, he stayed at Xiao Xiang Courtyard.

Even though the elders opposed it and Xie Yunxuan fought with him, Xie Yunzhen did not move out.

Only in Xiao Xiang Courtyard, imagining Ji Mingzhu’s every move in this room, does he feel alive again.

Under Xie Yunzhen’s pressure, everything in Xiao Xiang Courtyard was restored, identical to its previous setup.

Even the canopy bed in the bedroom still hung Ji Mingzhu’s jade-colored draperies.

By day, it looked fresh and elegant; by night, once a lamp was lit, it took on a hazy beauty.

Though it looked beautiful, it didn’t match a man’s temperament.

Yet, Xie Yunzhen kept it.

Upon entering the bedroom, Xie Yunzhen instinctively lightened his footsteps.

The person who had stirred his mind for days was now sitting on the bed.

The draperies loosely hung on the hook, she sat in the shadows, her expression unclear.

Xie Yunzhen suddenly felt a bit nervous.

Walking to the side of the canopy bed, he gently explained, "I didn’t intentionally not return home; I was caught up in urgent matters."

The person on the bed snorted coldly, "Whether or not you come home, what does it have to do with me?"

"This is my home; if I don’t come, where else can I go?"

"It’s none of my business where you go!"

Her tone was dissatisfied as she climbed down from the bed and began to unfasten his clothes.

"If you don’t undress properly, you’re not allowed on the bed!"

Her expression was somewhat fierce, resembling a cat ready to claw.

Xie Yunzhen’s lips slightly curled as he reached out to embrace her waist, but the person before him shattered into pieces and quickly disappeared.

"Damn!"

The man whose eyes held affection suddenly felt a surge of fury, punching the bedpost fiercely.

Why can’t he control himself?

Why does he want to touch her?

If he doesn’t touch her, she won’t disappear!

As long as he restrains himself, she would willingly cozy up to him and sleep with him tonight.

Xie Yunzhen’s breathing grew heavy as his gaze searched; "Ji Mingzhu" did not appear again.

As clarity returned to his mind, a vast sense of loss engulfed him, drowning him.

Powerlessly, he lay back on the bed.

Even though he knew it was fake, Xie Yunzhen still held onto his fantasy.

If he didn’t undress, would Ji Mingzhu reappear to scold him?

After waiting a long time, she didn’t appear.

Xie Yunzhen lifted his hand to cover his eyes, suppressing the bitter tears.

He really missed Ji Mingzhu.

He was nearly at the breaking point, wanting to go to Yangzhou to see her.

"Young Master, have you rested?" Tianshui asked outside.

After waiting a long time, there was no response.

Tianshui hesitated about whether to report the news tomorrow.

With a creak, the door was opened from the inside.

The cold man was dressed neatly, evidently not having gone to bed yet.

His voice was even colder, "What is it?"

Tianshui dared not beat around the bush, "Something happened in Yangzhou, the Yuan Family member... died."

Xie Yunzhen’s expression convulsed as he incredulously asked, "Yuan Changan?"

Tianshui nodded, "Yes, Second Madam received the news, and Miss’s marriage proposal fell through."

This news was sad and regrettable.

But as soon as Tianshui thought of his family’s Young Master having another chance to win the beauty, he felt a secret delight.

He sneaked a glance at the Young Master’s expression.

Contrary to his imagination, there wasn’t a trace of joy on the Young Master’s face.

He was cold, almost terrifyingly so.

In his deep-set eyes, hidden dangers lurked, confusing Tianshui.

"Young Master?"

Xie Yunzhen quickly walked out, "Prepare the horse!"

He had to personally go to Yangzhou to see what had happened.

The Yuan Family was not small, with many disciples and intertwined connections.

Anyone with foresight wouldn’t easily touch Yuan Changan.

Otherwise, with his investigation into Yangzhou officials, who knows how many times he should have died by now?

After all, he hadn’t been discreet in his actions.

Yet Yuan Changan suddenly died, which was unusual.

Xie Yunzhen feared that Ji Mingzhu might be implicated and caught in danger.

Regardless of whether it was murder or accident,

He needed to personally check to ensure Ji Mingzhu was safe.

As for what comes afterward, Xie Yunzhen hadn’t the energy to think about it.

First, see Mingzhu, then decide.

Just as he left Xiao Xiang Courtyard, he asked, "Where is Xie Yunxuan?"

"Second Young Master bought a boat ticket that day and traveled by water to Yangzhou."

Xie Yunzhen breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter who started first, as long as someone reaches Mingzhu, ensuring her safety is all that matters.

Traveling by water is fast, but sometimes it’s inconvenient for receiving messages.

Avoiding missing more about Ji Mingzhu, Xie Yunzhen decided to travel by land.

As long as a good horse is prepared, racing day and night, maybe he can meet Yun Xuan in Yangzhou.

After a hurried visit to the mansion, Xie Yunzhen left again.

Princess An He had guessed he was heading to Yangzhou.

Previously, when Ji Mingzhu and Yuan Changan were about to get engaged, she felt slightly at ease.

Now that Yuan Changan was dead and her son went to stir things up, could she really not fear Ji Mingzhu might entangle him?

Princess An He was extremely troubled.

"Mother-in-law, what do you think we should do about this?"

The old matron fiddled with the Buddha beads, "Then use the Duke Mansion’s name to propose for him. Even if he brings Ji Mingzhu back, she’d at most become a concubine, if Ah Zhen is happy, we’ll give her the title."

Princess An He also wished for family harmony.

But Ji Mingzhu was too inauspicious, if she was brought into the back courtyard, wouldn’t the Xie family suffer misfortune?

"Mother-in-law, Ji Mingzhu brings bad luck, you were once made ill by Ah Zhen’s anger, and since then your health hasn’t been good, I’m a bit worried if Ji Mingzhu becomes Ah Zhen’s concubine, would she offend you?"

The old matron choked.

"Then what should be done? If Ji Mingzhu is not allowed in, would Ah Zhen be happy?"

Princess An He thought for a while, "How about settling her outside, as a mistress, while we turn a blind eye?"