The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 258 - 257: Fear

Ji Mingzhu stood in front of the carriage, her posture proud, and her words were icy, leaving not a trace of warmth.

But aside from her, Xiao Feixue didn’t know whom to turn to.

Over the years, she had offended many people, and the Xiao Family had numerous political enemies.

The families of the soldiers who died in battle even wished for her death.

If she were expelled from the Marquis Mansion, those people would definitely come to take revenge on her.

When that time comes, she would find life worse than death.

The Marquis Mansion was very determined to divorce her, if Xiao Feixue hadn’t refused to face reality and run away, the divorce papers would have been handed to her by now.

Escaping didn’t solve the problem, but she could only try to delay it, hoping to find a way out for herself.

Compared to those people, Ji Mingzhu was considered soft-hearted.

In the face of life and death, what did dignity matter?

As long as Ji Mingzhu was willing to help her, she could even kneel and beg for mercy.

For the sake of Xie Yunzhen, the Marquis Mansion might give up on the idea of divorce.

And outsiders might also show some restraint.

Xiao Feixue was desperate in her heart, but she really had no other way.

"When you were little, I used to hold you and buy you candies. For those years, I played with you, and you said you liked me very much..."

Xiao Feixue racked her brain, trying to use childhood memories to soften Ji Mingzhu’s heart.

Those things were so long ago, Ji Mingzhu was just a little toddler at that time, how could she remember?

Even if she remembered, she wouldn’t soften her heart.

Why did Xiao Feixue curry favor with a little toddler? Anyone could figure out the reason.

The person who caused her father’s death wasn’t Xiao Feixue, nor was it she who caused her miscarriage.

But since Xiao Feixue enjoyed the wealth and prosperity brought by the Xiao Family, she wasn’t blameless.

Moreover, Xiao Feixue did many evil things afterward.

Had murder not been a crime, Ji Mingzhu would have wanted to send her away.

She couldn’t be bothered to say more to a desperate person.

Ji Mingzhu bent down and entered the carriage.

Xie Yunzhen glanced at Xiao Feixue indifferently, the coldness in his eyes almost materializing.

He hadn’t forgotten why he investigated the Xiao Family in the first place.

This person couldn’t stand to see Mingzhu well, trying with all her might to destroy her, and now she had the nerve to ask for help.

Mingzhu might be soft-hearted, but she wasn’t a fool.

He lifted his hand, summoning a guard, "Send her back to the Marquis Mansion. Tell them to keep an eye on her. If she comes to bother us again, don’t blame me for being impolite."

The icy male voice clearly reached her ears, and Xiao Feixue slumped on the ground.

Cold sweat dripped down her back.

She knew she was done for, she should never have come to ask Ji Mingzhu in the first place.

They didn’t even spare Du Peilan, bearing in mind that Grand Tutor Du had once been Xie Yunzhen’s mentor.

How could they possibly be lenient with her?

Xie Yunzhen’s words undoubtedly pushed her into a deeper abyss.

She was finished.

Even if the Marquis Mansion didn’t divorce her, she wouldn’t have a good life.

No one in this world pitied her; there were only those who wanted her dead, like wolves and tigers.

When the guards dragged her away, Xiao Feixue’s face was ashen.

She suddenly burst into tears.

If, after the fall of the Ji Family, she hadn’t taken advantage of their misfortune and hadn’t troubled Ji Mingzhu.

If, considering she didn’t partake in the treason, would Ji Mingzhu have felt sorry for her and helped her just this once?

Xiao Feixue used to be so proud in front of Ji Mingzhu, now she was equally regretful.

She finally understood what it meant to leave room for future encounters.

But she no longer had the chance to amend her mistakes.

The Xiao Family had fallen.

She too was on the verge of downfall!

The carriage slowly rolled past Xiao Feixue, and despite the sound of the wheels, Ji Mingzhu could still hear the woman’s cries of despair and grief.

She gave a light scoff, indeed only when the knife cuts into one’s own flesh does one feel the pain.

Back then, Xiao Feixue inexplicably targeted her, even once wanting to ruin her, without ever thinking there would be this day.

Ji Mingzhu felt she had already been more than generous.

Given the deep animosity between them, the fact that she didn’t kick her when she was down was blessing enough!

Xie Yunzhen was constantly observing Ji Mingzhu’s expression.

Seeing her regretful expression, he said, "If you’re still not satisfied, I can send someone to finish her off right now."

Ji Mingzhu chided him, "Don’t cause trouble."

A country has its laws.

Xiao Feixue wasn’t important at all, not worth the trouble they might invite.

Leaning against Xie Yunzhen’s broad shoulder, Ji Mingzhu murmured to herself, "This should all be over now, right?"

Ji Mingzhu was still young, but she had already experienced countless hardships in her life.

She suddenly felt a bit weary.

She just hoped there would be no more incidents in the future.

Xie Yunzhen pulled her onto his lap, his strong arms securely supporting Mingzhu, letting her lean against his chest.

He kissed her forehead, "It’s all over."

He knew Mingzhu didn’t like a life filled with schemes and intrigues, and if necessary, he’d take her away swiftly.

He wouldn’t let her experience any more troubles.

Ji Mingzhu wrapped her arms around Xie Yunzhen’s neck, feeling strength return to her suddenly.

The road of life is long, take it one step at a time.

The Xie Family’s graveyard was far away, even by carriage, it would take two hours.

Xie Yunzhen hoped Mingzhu would rest more, gently patting her back, like soothing a child.

Ji Mingzhu chuckled softly, snuggling deeper into his embrace.

"Perfect timing for you to practice, so when the child is born, you’ll know how to lull them to sleep."

At her words, Xie Yunzhen suddenly straightened his posture, his expression becoming solemn.

He pressed the back of Ji Mingzhu’s head to prevent her from seeing his face.

His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed the sudden lump in his throat, "I should indeed practice well."

Distant memories uncontrollably surged into his mind.

That small child wasn’t even as long as his forearm, in his hands, it felt almost weightless.

He was so light.

So fragile.

He had no ability to survive.

Before he learned how to hold a child, that tiny baby had already stopped breathing.

Xie Yunzhen’s hand on Ji Mingzhu’s head suddenly trembled slightly.

Ji Mingzhu was puzzled, "What’s wrong again?"

The man buried his head in the crook of her neck, "I’m scared."

"Scared of what?" Ji Mingzhu was even more confused.

"Scared of little children."

Ji Mingzhu chuckled, "Little children won’t hit you, nor scold you. What are you afraid of?"

Xie Yunzhen wished the child would hit him and scold him, at least that way, the child would be lively and healthy.

And not like in a past life when he didn’t even open his eyes.

Recalling the scene back then, Xie Yunzhen felt a wave of weakness in his limbs.

Even though he knew this life was different from the last.

He still felt an uncontrollable panic.

Every time he thought about it, the fear surged anew.

"Just scared."

The words were rather unreasonable.

Ji Mingzhu pushed his head away, "Then stay away from us, lest you frighten yourself into a problem."

"No."

While objecting, he held her even tighter.

Ji Mingzhu had never seen a man so unpredictable and hard to read.

Her expression was somewhat complex, "Is it reversed in our family that the expectant father is more prone to overthinking?"

Xie Yunzhen replied gruffly, "So you need to spend more time with me, with you and the child in front of me, I won’t overthink."

Ji Mingzhu couldn’t help but laugh, "We’re always together, how else am I supposed to accompany you?"

Xie Yunzhen hugged her tight, without saying a word.

Names flashed rapidly through his mind, and when they went to the frontier, he planned to bring doctors skilled in gynecology and pediatrics.

And Xi Yu, who also needed to come along.

Additionally, they needed to prepare ample medicinal supplies.