The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 170: Losing Face

Princess An He suddenly arrived, and not only Du Peifang but even Duke Xie felt a chill of dread.

Instinctively, he pushed Du Peifang away.

"Lord, I’m scared..."

Du Peifang, like a boneless parasitic vine, clung to Duke Xie.

Her face was timid, invoking a pitiable sympathy.

Princess An He nearly vomited her dinner from the day before, cursing in her heart: pretentious!

Facing an unfaithful and unrighteous man, she could pose pleasingly—something no noble lady would ever do!

Truly shameless!

Initially, she even thought of marrying such a person off to Ah Zhen.

Fortunately, the plan didn’t succeed.

Otherwise, she’d feel disgusted by such a daughter-in-law, and Ah Zhen, a good young man, would be ruined!

The more she looked at Du Peifang, the less she liked her.

Princess An He hated her foolishness, selecting Du Peifang among so many noble ladies.

With both his wife and his young concubine, Duke Xie was in a dilemma.

"Hurry up and separate, shameless creature, have you no self-respect?"

Duke Xie initially wanted to placate Princess An He, but upon hearing this, he was displeased.

Instead of pushing Du Peifang away, he held her tighter.

He coldly sneered at the newcomer, "This is my study; what I do inside is my freedom. Even if the old matron came, she wouldn’t interfere in my private matters!"

Princess An He was naturally not a person of good temper.

Upon seeing Duke Xie defending Du Peifang, she immediately thought.

If the Imperial Concubine and the Ninth Prince aimed at Duke Mansion, they could manipulate this damned man through Du Peifang.

After all, this little wench has her crafty ways and is shameless.

With such an audacious gambit, what could she not accomplish?

Princess An He cared not for the lives of Duke Mansion’s residents.

But her son was the heir.

She couldn’t help but worry!

She pointed at Duke Xie, cussing, "You’re a fool!"

Duke Xie couldn’t stand Princess An He’s domineering demeanor; even her son was equally unreasonable.

Now, this vast Duke Mansion had become their mother-son domain.

He was the Lord, yet he was restrained everywhere.

Only the act of taking a concubine was supported by the old matron, forcing An He to compromise once.

Now, even spoiling a woman earned him reprimands.

Duke Xie had had enough of Princess An He’s tantrums.

He coldly said, "Get out!"

Princess An He lived freely since childhood; she got what she wanted without fail.

Being chased out was a first.

Suddenly, she laughed in anger.

No wonder Ji Mingzhu had her keep an eye on these people.

Facing great matters, yet still thinking of physical desires.

The man wasn’t even afraid of dying under a woman’s charms!

Princess An He tilted her chin and ordered, "Separate them!"

The people who came along looked at each other.

With eyes, anyone could see the situation between those two.

Moreover, Aunt Du was sitting on the Lord’s lap with her clothes disheveled.

Forcibly separating them...is this really appropriate?

No maid or servant dared move, Duke Xie’s valet even stood at the study door, afraid to enter.

Fearing they might see something unsightly and face consequences.

Princess An He genuinely laughed, "What’s this, I can’t command you anymore?"

"I dare anyone moves!"

Duke Xie slapped the table.

If things went An He’s way, he’d lose face completely!

Both were hostile, neither backing down.

Du Peifang wanted to leave but, in full view, couldn’t move.

If she exposed herself, she’d be the one embarrassed.

She could only hope Duke Xie would teach Princess An He a lesson and drive her away!

The attendant wanted to persuade.

But seeing the coldness in the princess’s eyes, she swallowed her words silently.

Gathering her courage, she took two maids to drag Du Peifang.

The Lord and Princess were untouchable, so they could only target Du Peifang.

Duke Xie didn’t expect they’d dare act recklessly.

His complexion changed, "Wenches, have you forgotten the Duke Mansion’s name?"

The maids and servants, each stronger than the last.

In the time Duke Xie spent cursing, Du Peifang was already dragged away.

Her clothes were revealing.

With this pull, it was no different than standing naked.

Feeling disgraced, she couldn’t help but cry out. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Duke Xie hurriedly adjusted his clothes, with veins pulsing on his forehead.

Through clenched teeth, he said, "An He, are you mad?"

Princess An He looked pleased, "The Emperor is still ill and you dare debauch in broad daylight. I’m steering you back to the right path; you should thank me!"

"You, you, you..."

Duke Xie choked, barely squeezing out words, "You’re truly unreasonable!"

Princess An He glanced at him indifferently.

Ordered Du Peifang to be taken to the main courtyard, "Utterly uneducated, I wonder how your parents taught you. Only certain people, without discernment, consume every bad dish!"

Duke Xie’s face was dark.

In all his years, he’d never heard of a lady doing such absurd things.

Even the most fierce shrew in the capital wouldn’t reach such extremes.

"An He, you’re shameless!"

Princess An He sneered, "I return the sentiment to you. I don’t care about your dalliances, but if you hinder Ah Zhen, there’ll be no end between us!"

She glanced at Du Peifang, "Undisciplined wretch, learn the rules well in the main courtyard. If unsatisfactory, don’t think of leaving!"

This should sever Du Peifang’s connections outside.

Though brazen, if spread, some might criticize her for intolerance.

But Princess An He couldn’t consider that.

Given Du Peifang’s relation to the Imperial Concubine.

For her son’s future, she must quash potential threats at inception!

Duke Mansion might be large, but daily novelties were few.

Thus, the study’s drama quickly spread out.

Within half an hour, it reached Ji Mingzhu.

She was counting her silver at the time.

Just waiting for a proper moment to buy the General Mansion.

"Madam, Princess is terrifying; in front of so many, she forcibly separated the Lord and Du Peifang..."

Though unseen, Gold imagined the scene felt both Duke Xie and Du Peifang were pitiful.

If spread, they’d be ridiculed to death!

She pressed down goosebumps on her arms.

Gold continued, "Du Peifang walked with disheveled clothes; if she weren’t so strong-minded, she’d die of shame!"

Even though Ji Mingzhu previously suffered under Princess An He’s methods.

She wouldn’t have guessed Princess An He could do something so shocking.

For a moment, uncertain if she should pity Du Peifang.

She said, "Best avoid the main courtyard henceforth."

Gold nodded rapidly, "Princess’s ways of torment are myriad; keeping clear is always wise."