The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 228 - 227: Xie Yunzhen’s Guilt

Yuan Changan sent the person over and then set off back to Yangzhou without even seeing Xie Yunzhen.

Mingzhu’s memory loss was a huge shock for Xie Yunzhen.

He summoned the Hidden Guard to ask carefully about things after leaving the capital.

The more he listened, the more shocked Xie Yunzhen became, his face darkening completely.

"I told you to follow the madam, then your duty is to ensure her safety. Even if the sky falls, nothing should be prioritized before her! She got into trouble and was even restricted in her freedom, why didn’t you report it by letter!"

The Hidden Guard did not argue, "Please, Young Master, punish us!"

Xie Yunzhen’s expression turned colder, "Go and receive your punishment, it won’t happen again!"

The Hidden Guard bowed slightly and retreated.

Xie Yunzhen stood outside the tent for a long time, still unable to suppress the surging emotions.

He and Mingzhu had a chance to start over, but their child was still lost.

She suffered physically from the miscarriage.

Even her memory was lost.

Such severe damage, who knows if it will leave a permanent mark?

Xiao Feiyun...

Xie Yunzhen silently recited this name, his hands clenched into fists, making cracking sounds.

Xiao Feiyun should be grateful he died early; otherwise, Xie Yunzhen would definitely have cut him into pieces to vent for Mingzhu and the child!

Covered by a cold aura, Xie Yunzhen sneered coldly, this debt will be repaid by the living members of the Xiao Family!

As for that person in the palace, the treatment of Mingzhu made their past camaraderie seem laughable.

Xie Yunzhen’s expression was mocking.

He must be mad to discuss friendship with the Imperial Family.

Given this, he shouldn’t be blamed for prioritizing his interests and no longer caring about past connections.

He must find another path for himself and Mingzhu.

If such a situation ever happens again, even if it costs him his life, he will never let Mingzhu face humiliation!

With Mingzhu having lost her memory now, Xie Yunzhen did not want to scare her.

He calmed his emotions before lifting the curtain and walking inside.

Mingzhu had just finished a hot bath, emerging from the tub with only a thin blanket wrapped around her, not yet having put on clothes.

Her straight, fair legs exposed to the air, her collarbone and shoulders visible.

Her wet long hair hung behind, the ends still dripping water.

Suddenly someone entered, Mingzhu jumped in surprise.

She instinctively tightened the thin blanket around her.

Recognizing it was Xie Yunzhen, her heart eased slightly.

She said discontentedly, "Why did you suddenly come in?"

"We are husband and wife, why can’t I come in?"

Despite saying this, Mingzhu still felt uncomfortable.

Her knees unconsciously came together, and she turned her body to the side, "Next time, call out before you enter."

"Alright."

Xie Yunzhen picked up the towel and naturally walked towards Mingzhu.

He wrapped her dripping long hair.

The movements were skillful, as if he had done it countless times before.

He was too close, his refreshing breath washing over her, making Mingzhu tense again.

She tightened the grip on the thin blanket, her face tinged with a soft red.

Seeing Xie Yunzhen pick up clothes to help her put them on, Mingzhu’s heart began to race.

She stammered, "I’ll do it myself."

If it were before, Xie Yunzhen wouldn’t stop teasing her until she was blushing and flustered.

But this time, he was obedient, handing the clothes to Mingzhu obediently.

She came unexpectedly, with no women’s items in the camp, so she could only wear his inner garments for now.

Xie Yunzhen’s greatest wish was for Mingzhu to live a good life.

Unexpectedly, they resolved their issues, but Mingzhu still suffered greatly.

Xie Yunzhen’s gaze was filled with guilt; if he had taken Mingzhu away from the capital earlier, perhaps she and the child wouldn’t have been hurt?

Mingzhu wanted him to leave.

But seeing Xie Yunzhen’s emotional slump, the heartbreak in his eyes nearly overflowed.

Distancing words suddenly felt impossible to utter.

Sighing quietly, she circled behind Xie Yunzhen, "Don’t turn around."

Xie Yunzhen truly did not move.

Mingzhu had lost a segment of memory, not rejecting him was already a blessing.

Give her some time to adapt, he couldn’t force her any more.

She had already suffered enough...

Mingzhu dressed herself while sneaking glances at Xie Yunzhen.

Throughout this journey, Yuan Changan told her many stories of Xie Yunzhen’s reckless behavior.

She thought he was a natural rebel.

Unexpectedly, he was quite obedient.

Even though Xie Yunzhen didn’t turn around, he could clearly feel Mingzhu’s gaze occasionally fall on him.

He was inexplicably nervous.

Looking down at his attire.

The two armies had not clashed these days, so his clothing carried no blood stains.

He touched his face, the stubble was a bit prickly.

No wonder earlier when he nudged Mingzhu’s neck, she kept dodging...

Xie Yunzhen took off his armor, and as soon as the rustling behind him ceased, he lifted her and tucked her into the bed.

Sitting at the bedside, letting Mingzhu rest her head on his leg, he dried her hair.

"We’ll make do for now, tomorrow I’ll take you into town, you can buy whatever you want then."

Mingzhu didn’t want to delay his important affairs.

"You could send someone to take me."

She thought for a moment and added, "Or I could list some items, and you can send someone to buy them. I’m a bit tired and don’t want to move."

Xie Yunzhen made a noise of agreement, continuing to dry her hair.

His expression was stern; from Mingzhu’s point of view, she could see his tight jaw.

His lips pressed into a straight line, without a hint of joy on his face.

Finally, he asked the question, "Do you not want to see me?"

Upon finishing, his lips were bitten harshly.

Perhaps fearing it might hurt her, something soft soon gently licked over it.

Carrying an appeasing sensation.

Mingzhu’s face turned crimson red, she propped herself against Xie Yunzhen’s chest, creating some distance between them.

Whether or not it was psychological, the bitten area began to feel warm.

"Why did you suddenly do that?"

Xie Yunzhen feigned a fierce demeanor, answering without addressing the question, "Continue with your nonsense, see how I deal with you!"

He thought of her day and night, how could he not want to see her?

Yet remembering the details reported by the Hidden Guard, his heart ached intensely.

As if someone was cutting into his flesh with a knife.

Even upon seeing the woman he loved most, he couldn’t smile.

"Yet you don’t seem happy at all."

Not only unhappy, but with a burdensome look.

Xie Yunzhen was attentive to her in every way, Mingzhu could feel it.

His disappointment was equally observed by her.

Mingzhu was truly curious whether Xie Yunzhen had encountered something.

The woman he dearly loved lying on his lap, her exquisite face having thinned, her eyes clear and bright, showing evident concern.

Regardless of before or after her memory loss, she was still Mingzhu.

She would always be the first to sense his emotions.

And would honestly inquire about the reasons.

Xie Yunzhen slowed his drying motions, he had considered keeping that matter completely secret.

Given Mingzhu had forgotten, it seemed unnecessary to sadden her.

Yet now he was somewhat shaken; Mingzhu was the child’s mother, she deserved to know the truth.

Perhaps she’d cry, she’d grieve, but with him by her side, she would weather through.

Since the matter wasn’t a secret, it would be better for him to tell her personally than her overhearing from others.

"Why aren’t you speaking?"

Mingzhu pinched his waist.

Realizing what she had done, it was too late to retract.

Mingzhu was embarrassed.

At this moment, she truly believed Yuan Changan’s words.

Faced with Xie Yunzhen, her subconscious actions had already explained everything.

They were genuine husband and wife.

That intimate kind.

Xie Yunzhen’s expression was conflicted, carrying guilt and heartache.

His voice low, "After I left the capital, you were found to be pregnant."