The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 221 - 220: You’re Not

Royal Villa.

Overnight, the guards were increased twofold, even the original maids and old women were replaced once.

Xie Yunzhen’s Hidden Guard couldn’t enter the inner areas, and now the villa was fortified like an iron tank, completely impenetrable, they couldn’t even detect Ji Mingzhu’s situation.

Such a large personnel shift made them have to suspect whether something happened to the Princely Heir’s wife.

Forcibly breaking in, some methods could certainly be devised to infiltrate.

But the Emperor and Young Master have an unusual relationship, and if they accidentally ignite the situation, it would be difficult to handle.

After hesitating for a long time, the leader of the Hidden Guard decided to put things on the table.

They wanted to send someone into the villa to check the lady’s health!

The new emperor stood in the courtyard, listening to the guard leader reporting the news.

"Xie Princely Heir’s people request the Emperor to allow them to send a doctor to examine the body of the Princely Heir’s wife."

The new emperor nonchalantly rotated the jade ring, his lashes shielding his profound eyes.

No one could see his expression, nor could they probe his inner thoughts.

"Tell them, the Princely Heir’s wife is fine."

The leader hesitated and said, "Without seeing the Princely Heir’s wife, they might not give up."

The new emperor raised an eyebrow, "If they enter the palace, they won’t see her either."

The palace is different from the villa.

The leader silently thought to himself.

The inner palace houses concubines, outside men cannot enter without a decree.

And the palace is heavily guarded, unless one’s skills are exceptional, secretly and quietly entering the palace is impossible.

The opposite is the ruler, he is the subject.

The ruler’s command cannot be defied.

The leader cupped his hands, "I shall go and dismiss them."

Upon speaking, he was about to exit the courtyard.

But the new emperor called out to him.

"She is injured, the doctor instructed she must rest quietly, and cannot go out for this entire month. Tell them to watch the perimeter closely, no more careless intruders must come in..."

The words were not finished when someone inside exclaimed in joy, "Madam, you’re awake!"

Whether it’s an illusion, when the three words ’careless intruders’ were mentioned, the leader felt an overwhelming pressure rushing at him.

But it was instantly withdrawn.

"The current situation is special, I won’t allow her to have any more incidents. When she has recovered, if the external crisis is resolved, they can take her back to Ji Mansion."

The voice quickly receded.

When the leader looked up, the new emperor had already entered the house.

Facing the man’s back, he cupped his hands in a salute and strode out.

Inside the room.

Ji Mingzhu lay on the bed, silent, watching the person beside the bed.

The other person didn’t speak, so she didn’t begin to speak first.

On her face was a sickly pallor, not a hint of color, in her eyes was doubt, and also defensiveness.

Seeing her confused gaze, the new emperor’s heart suddenly accelerated, beating rapidly, as if it was about to jump out of his chest.

His throat felt tight, brewing for a moment, even turning his head slightly to quietly breathe out a sigh, then he gathered the courage to speak.

"How do you feel?"

These words were too hollow.

Clearing his throat, he asked again, "Your hands, feet, forehead, and stomach... do they still hurt?"

Ji Mingzhu nodded, honest to a point unlike her usual self.

Due to past experiences, she was most adept at sharing joys but not worries.

The new emperor became even more nervous, wanting to ask if she remembered what happened before.

Yet, he didn’t know how to open his mouth.

Frustrated, he frowned, silently cursing himself for being useless.

It wasn’t a difficult thing to say, so why when facing Mingzhu, did he not know what to do?

Ji Mingzhu was still waiting for his follow-up, but he remained silent.

In his mind echoed the word ’Madam’.

Only fragments heard during her coma, along with the full-body pain were telling her that many things must have happened before.

Pursed her lips, cautiously asked, "Who are you, and how did I get hurt?"

The new emperor’s expression slightly shifted, if not for his strong self-control, this moment he would certainly be out of control.

His eyes carried a mixture of complex emotions.

Things were developing in the direction he hoped, yet for some reason, the stone pressing on his heart grew heavier.

So heavy that he couldn’t breathe.

Even so, there was still a secret joy sprouting from his heart.

Spreading little by little through the blood.

Occupying the entire heart.

Quickly adjusted his expression.

"I..."

Opened his mouth, facing Ji Mingzhu’s clear and distinct eyes, the words he had prepared suddenly couldn’t come out.

Instead of answering, he questioned back, "Did you really forget me?"

Purposefully wearing a stern face, eyes staring unblinkingly at Ji Mingzhu.

The aura of pressure couldn’t be hidden.

It seemed like saying, if the answer doesn’t satisfy him, then suffer the consequences.

Ji Mingzhu gripped the corner of the blanket, looking somewhat nervous.

Aside from the tension, also slightly embarrassed, like him, she didn’t firmly answer the question.

"They call me Madam..."

The unspoken meaning, the new emperor understood.

Comfortably sitting in a chair, expression becoming exceedingly gentle, "You are indeed married."

Ji Mingzhu nodded, no longer speaking.

Unconsciously playing with the colorful string on her wrist, hanging two small golden bells.

Her slender white fingers tangled around the string, appeared calm, without the panic and confusion of someone who lost memory.

The new emperor didn’t know what Mingzhu was thinking.

He wasn’t originally fond of excitement, but this silence made him feel restless.

Hand clenched into a fist against his lips, cleared his throat.

Asked Ji Mingzhu, "How much do you remember about the past?"

"Aunt said take me to Duke Mansion."

That was before knowing Xie Yunzhen.

The new emperor’s mouth involuntarily lifted, though he knew this was wrong, he could only restrain it forcefully.

Consequently, the expression became somewhat twisted.

"After that, you remember nothing?"

"Hmm."

Seeing she had no intention to speak further, the new emperor took the initiative and said, "You were kidnapped by scoundrels and severely injured, thus you forgot past events, but don’t be afraid, there are doctors here, available anytime, they will take good care of you."

Ji Mingzhu nodded, "Thank you."

This wasn’t what the new emperor wanted.

In his imagination, Mingzhu would be confused, scared, naturally she would rely on him.

No matter what he said, she would believe.

Currently, he is the only person Mingzhu can trust.

But the person in front of him, expression calm, showed no curiosity.

As if completely uninterested in the lost memories.

Unable to refrain from asking her, "Why not ask?"

"Ask what?"

"Lost memories."

Ji Mingzhu seriously thought for a moment, "I’ll find out eventually, I’m not in a hurry."

The new emperor broke into a silent laugh.

Mingzhu is really quite different from other women.

The look in his eyes became more tender, fervent...

Ji Mingzhu’s gaze lingered on his face briefly, then moved to the bed curtain.

Staring at the golden line patterns, deep in thought.

Disliking her daydreaming demeanor, always felt this kind of Mingzhu was elusive.

"Cough..."

The new emperor straightened his expression, "Why not ask if I am your husband?"

Ji Mingzhu’s gaze finally fell back onto his face.

The man had deep and defined features, handsome and tall, considered a fine-looking man.

"Is that important?"

The new emperor quickly rotated the jade ring, stared into Ji Mingzhu’s eyes.

"Very important."

As long as she asked, he could take that step.

Ji Mingzhu’s expression was calm, tone certain.

"You are not."