The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 199: Accelerating Conception

Xie Yunzhen obtained an imperial decree for her, which surprised Mingzhu greatly.

She was so excited that she kissed him several times.

This kind of treatment, Xie Yunzhen never even dared to dream of before!

The decree was secretly delivered, and it could not be publicly announced.

Ji Mingzhu read it over and over, then carefully put it away.

For the sovereign, words are as precious as gold.

With this item, she could finally be at ease.

When she’s in a good mood, Xie Yunzhen has good days ahead.

Breakfast included duck-shaped red bean paste buns and clear soup with silver ear fungus that she made herself.

The other small dishes were made by the cook.

To be able to taste the food made by Mingzhu, Xie Yunzhen was bubbling with happiness.

He even said, "It’s rare that I don’t have to go out, I’ll cook lunch for you."

Ji Mingzhu raised an eyebrow, "Can I eat it before it gets dark?"

"Days apart should make one look at a friend with fresh eyes."

Ji Mingzhu asked again, "Did you learn to be a chef in prison?"

Every time she mentioned his "stint in prison," Xie Yunzhen felt embarrassed.

Although there were reasons, it’s really not something pleasant to talk about!

He glared at her quietly, expressing his protest with his eyes.

Ji Mingzhu’s lips curved into a smile.

After dismissing the maids, she finally asked about the events of that day.

"What was the deal with Consort Xu?"

Xie Yunzhen calmly ate the bun made by Mingzhu, "She got tired of living and wanted to die."

This infuriated Ji Mingzhu, and she kicked him under the table.

"Speak properly!"

Those filthy words were not something Xie Yunzhen wanted to tell Mingzhu.

Afraid of staining her ears, and also afraid of upsetting her.

"She took medicine and couldn’t hold on."

Ji Mingzhu was puzzled; no matter how much a woman loves a man, she wouldn’t be foolish enough to take medicine to kill herself.

Her eyes flickered slightly, "That person... didn’t intend to let her leave the palace alive?"

This was the only possibility Ji Mingzhu could think of.

Xie Yunzhen answered with a sound of affirmation.

Originally Xu He could have left the palace alive, but she said things she shouldn’t have.

Even if that person would let her go, he wouldn’t just let it be.

"What about the dagger?"

"She wanted to die quickly, so she took it."

Ji Mingzhu: "..."

She didn’t ask further; she and Consort Xu were never on the same path anyway.

During the days preparing for the Dragon Boat Festival banquet, she did everything she was supposed to do.

Regarding Consort Xu, she had a clear conscience.

Rather, it was Consort Xu who turned on her suddenly.

No matter if she had her reasons, it is a fact that she schemed against her.

After calmly finishing breakfast, the two went together to the main courtyard to pay respects to the Commandery Princess.

On the way, Ji Mingzhu told him about the matters in the mansion.

Most of them were related to Duke Xie and Du Peifang.

Ji Mingzhu had lost her father when she was young, but she remembered that her father loved her dearly.

There were no concubines or illegitimate children in the mansion to cause trouble for her and her mother.

Now, Duke Xie lavished affection on Du Peifang to a well-known extent.

Not to mention what Du Peifang had done before, her family had tried hard to sabotage Xie Yunzhen recently.

If Duke Xie were a normal father, he shouldn’t be showing such public affection to Du Peifang, whose status is awkward, at times like this.

She tilted her head to observe Xie Yunzhen’s expression, not knowing what he was thinking.

And she was caught by Xie Yunzhen.

He curled his lips and asked, "You’re afraid I’ll be sad?"

"Yes." Ji Mingzhu nodded.

"We are all ordinary people with emotions and desires. Whether a big shot or a little speck, everyone has the right to feel sad."

Xie Yunzhen was taken aback for a moment.

Since childhood, everyone had been telling him that he was the heir to the Duke Mansion and would shoulder the family’s responsibilities in the future.

He had to learn to remain composed.

And to restrain his emotions.

The only exception was when Mingzhu wanted to leave him, he couldn’t handle it, and he completely lost control of his emotions and actions.

Xie Yunzhen resisted the urge to laugh out loud, "I’m quite distressed; will you comfort me?"

Ji Mingzhu didn’t fall for his trick.

"Then keep being distressed. It can temper your mind; it’s not necessarily a bad thing."

Xie Yunzhen ground his teeth, "I am your husband!"

Ji Mingzhu wore an expression of indifference.

"Shouldn’t you feel pity for me?"

Like teasing a wolfdog, Ji Mingzhu scratched his chin, "Then cry for me."

The man seemed to enjoy it, very much liking Mingzhu being close to him.

Yet he deliberately kept a straight face, "Ji Mingzhu, are you teasing me?"

Ji Mingzhu raised an eyebrow, "Who’s teasing?"

Xie Yunzhen’s aura immediately softened, "I am itchy; scratch me."

The man’s voice was soft and lingering, with a unique tone.

Ji Mingzhu’s thoughts successfully drifted away.

Her gaze drifted downwards.

Even with Xie Yunzhen’s thick skin, his ears turned red from her reaction.

"What are you looking at?"

Ji Mingzhu said calmly, "Not like I haven’t seen it before, it’s just..."

"What is it?"

Seeing the shyness in her eyes, Xie Yunzhen pressed the question.

Ji Mingzhu picked at her carefully trimmed nails, "Just a piece of flesh."

Xie Yunzhen: "..."

Opening his mouth to retort, he didn’t know what to say.

Angrily, he walked a few steps ahead, then stopped to wait for Ji Mingzhu, "Hurry up and catch up."

Ji Mingzhu burst into tears and hurried to catch up.

Patting his back, "Alright, alright, whatever you say."

There was a smile in Xie Yunzhen’s eyes.

Clearly, their actions were childish at this moment, yet he felt truly happy.

Even thinking, what future, it might just be fine to give it up.

He and Mingzhu could live even more comfortably!

He gripped Ji Mingzhu’s hand, interlocking their fingers, "Zhu Zhu, thank you."

If he hadn’t met Mingzhu, he might never have known what happiness felt like in this lifetime.

Such a good girl, no wonder others always wanted to take her away from him.

It’s not Mingzhu’s fault that people covet her.

Even if Xu He tries to sow discord between them, falsely accusing Mingzhu of having an improper relationship with the new emperor, he would never doubt Mingzhu.

Dealing with the men on the outside is what he should be doing.

Otherwise, if he pushes Mingzhu further away, wouldn’t that just mean falling into someone else’s trap?

Unable to resist, he kissed the back of Ji Mingzhu’s hand, "Suddenly, the thought of having a child doesn’t seem bad."

Having a child would deepen the bond between them.

It’s good.

When the two appeared in the main courtyard, Princess An He was visibly in a good mood.

Because of the unpleasant mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship, Ji Mingzhu didn’t come to the main courtyard for morning and evening salutations, leading Xie Yunzhen to rarely come as well.

Princess An He had indeed been displeased.

But now she had realized the situation, they were all on the same side, so Ji Mingzhu no longer seemed so annoying.

While having refreshments prepared, she didn’t forget to instruct for a bowl of nourishing soup for Ji Mingzhu.

"Just the right time; Ah Zhen isn’t busy with work, and the lingering toxins in his body have been cleared. You two should take care of yourselves and seize the time to leave some heirs."

Knowing these words were bothersome, but their branch truly had few descendants.

If Ah Zhen had an accident, those people would covetously eye the heir’s position.

How could they not have multiple children?

"I am not like others who insist you have sons. As long as the child carries Ah Zhen’s bloodline, boys or girls are equally valuable."

The girls in other families may be considered a financial burden, but not in their family.

They are genuine ladies of noble birth!

Ji Mingzhu is General Ji’s only daughter, inheriting his estate.

If Ah Zhen’s bloodline is a girl, she can equally inherit everything of the Duke Mansion.

Anyone daring to grab would destroy the Duke Mansion rather than benefit any opportunist!

Princess An He’s gaze fell on Ji Mingzhu’s stomach.

"As long as you can give birth, do it boldly. Don’t be afraid of not having a son; give me a granddaughter, and I’d be just as delighted."