The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 26: Xie Yunzhen, You’ve Gone Too Far

Word has it that Xie Yunxuan has struck someone, and that someone was the Young Master. Mrs. Guan is both angry and helpless.

"This boy grows more disobedient with age, all those books of sages read, have gone to waste!"

Mingzhu feels ashamed, "It’s my fault, Aunt, don’t blame Second Brother."

The real reason, Mrs. Guan finds difficult to speak.

As a fellow woman, she can see that Mingzhu harbors no romantic feelings towards Brother Yun.

If she were to realize the truth, who knows how frightened she would be.

Mrs. Guan sighs, stroking Mingzhu’s face, "Does it hurt?"

"No, it doesn’t."

Mingzhu isn’t lying; she wasn’t truly hurt, just that her skin marks easily.

Even a small bump leaves a bruise for days.

While applying medicine, Mrs. Guan muses inwardly: Ah Zhen always handles things calmly, yet today he is tangled with Mingzhu; what does this mean?

Could it be that the Old Madame and Commandery Princess dislike bringing Du Peilan into the household and wish to decide upon Du Peifang for him instead, and he feels angered, deliberately troubling Mingzhu?

The more she thinks, the more plausible it seems.

Mrs. Guan hesitates a moment, and says, "After the Lantern Festival, you can set off to Yangzhou. It will be the season of warmth and blossoms, whether you choose to go boating or take a stroll, it will be quite delightful."

Mingzhu nods, "Aunt, perhaps you should think first about how to spare Second Brother from blame if the Old Madame and Commandery Princess find fault."

"We are all family. Even if they punish Brother Yun, they would not be severe; rest assured."

Since it started because of her, how could Mingzhu be at ease?

The Duke Mansion is ruled by the main family. If the Commandery Princess intends to make things difficult, everyone in the second house will be implicated.

The more Mingzhu thinks, the more guilt she feels.

Yet she is of little influence, not knowing how to prevent the second house from being affected.

Understanding her temperament, Mrs. Guan holds Mingzhu’s hand, saying, "It was wrong of Brother Yun to strike someone. I’ll apologize to the Commandery Princess, and have him punished to meditate in the ancestral hall. As long as I show genuine contrition, the Commandery Princess won’t hold on to it."

Mingzhu squeezes Mrs. Guan’s hand back, "Aunt, I have caused trouble for you all."

"It’s just a minor issue, hardly a bother."

With Brother Yun’s nature, seeing anyone touch Mingzhu, it’s no wonder he reacts fiercely.

Mrs. Guan is moved, saying, "But this way, Brother Yun might not be able to accompany you to Yangzhou. I assure you I will arrange reliable guards to escort you. Once in Yangzhou, the Yuan Family will take care of you, don’t be afraid."

Thinking about the marriage arrangement, Mrs. Guan grows more satisfied.

The Yuan Family, scholarly, with elders who are reasonable, and Nephew Yuan, an outstanding young man, surely won’t mistreat Mingzhu.

A good marriage should not be missed.

Worried that Mingzhu might misunderstand and think she was being cast away.

Mrs. Guan says, "Once I settle household affairs, I’ll come to Yangzhou to see you. If things work out, we’ll discuss marriage with the Yuan Family. If not, Aunt will bring you back. Our Mingzhu is skilled in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting; there are plenty of suitors wishing to marry you. Marriage is a lifetime matter; we must choose carefully, without compromise."

Mingzhu appreciates Mrs. Guan’s thoughtful intentions.

"Aunt, I’m an adult now, capable of going to Yangzhou by myself, you need not worry about me."

Mrs. Guan feels an unexpected pang of sadness, hugging Mingzhu’s shoulders, saying, "Our Mingzhu is so wonderful, surely there’ll be a good outcome."

As for Brother Yun...given time, he will eventually see things clearly.

...

Princess An He is unaware of the situation in the garden, only that Xie Yunxuan went to the East Courtyard looking for trouble.

Before she could react harshly, Mrs. Guan comes to apologize.

Sisters-in-law, if Princess An He holds onto it, it would seem petty.

All she can do is swallow her grievance.

"Brother Yun was impulsive, but it’s normal for brothers to scuffle. Whatever disputes arise, let them resolve it themselves. As elders, we need not intervene, else it would be a joke that Xie’s sons are not yet grown, like nursing infants."

Mrs. Guan feels relieved, "Disrespecting one’s elder is Brother Yun’s fault. Sister, you needn’t speak for him. I must have him punish himself at the ancestral hall, first kneel for half a month, then house confinement for a month. During this time, he cannot go anywhere, and must reflect properly."

The Commandery Princess’s lips curve in a faint hint of a smile.

"That’s too severe a punishment, having Brother Yun apologize is enough."

"Without rules, there’s no order. It must be heavy to teach him a lesson."

Princess An He laughs lightly, "No wonder Brother Yun is filial and sensible. Sister-in-law, you truly know how to educate children."

"Sister, you flatter me. If I truly knew how to educate, Brother Yun wouldn’t have done such foolish things."

The Duke Mansion has yet to divide, and Mrs. Guan is not the one in charge.

Flexibility is her survival idea in the Xie Family.

Intending to have Xie Yunxuan called to the main courtyard to apologize to the Commandery Princess, she spots someone coming from the East Courtyard.

"Second Madam, with the New Year approaching, the Crown Prince is commanded to go to the border to reward the army. The Young Master recommended the Second Young Master to accompany him to gain insight and temper his character. The Crown Prince agreed. The troops depart today from the capital, the Young Master asks if you have any instructions for the Second Young Master. If not, the Young Master will personally see him off."

Tianshui rushes through a lengthy piece of information.

After several breaths, Mrs. Guan clears her thoughts.

"To accompany the Crown Prince to the border to reward the army, this is a great honor, Sister-in-law, you mustn’t stop him."

Mrs. Guan hastily replies, "Thanks to Ah Zhen’s recommendation, Brother Yun caught the eye of nobility, this is a rare opportunity, why would I refuse what is beneficial?"

"It’s good you think this way; I’m relieved."

Mrs. Guan genuinely says, "Ah Zhen is for Brother Yun’s benefit, I understand that. Ah Zhen holds no grudges, but this matter can’t just breeze over. I will go to the front courtyard, let Brother Yun apologize before leaving home."

Princess An He nods, "Time is urgent, you should go quickly."

Leaving the main courtyard, Mrs. Guan sends the head maid to Xiao Xiang Courtyard with a message.

No matter who comes, instruct Mingzhu not to go out.

Knowing her son well, Xie Yunxuan indeed seeks an opportunity to see Mingzhu.

He can go to the border, but he must express his feelings before departing.

If delayed further, by the time he returns, Mingzhu’s marriage would be decided!

Xie Yunzhen personally keeps guard on him, also deploying guards to block the passage between front and rear courtyards, leaving Xie Yunxuan no chance to go to Xiao Xiang Courtyard.

Angry enough to kick open the chair.

"Xie Yunzhen, you’re too much!"

The man criticized sits calmly at the head, even leisurely tasting tea, his demeanor as infuriating as possible.

"You brat, what nonsense are you speaking?"

Mrs. Guan hears her son’s angry curses from afar, thinking thankfully the Commandery Princess didn’t come along.

Otherwise, who knows how to handle the situation.

"Mother, I want to see Mingzhu."

"Whatever you wish to say to her, I’ll convey it for you."

Xie Yunxuan helplessly says, "Mother, you understand my thoughts, no need to feign ignorance."

Mrs. Guan knows her son’s temperament.

Simply says, "It’s not as if you’re going to war, after two or three months you should return, then you can speak with Mingzhu."

Xie Yunxuan’s eyes gleam, "Not going to Yangzhou anymore?"

The seated person perks up.

"Mingzhu is a young lady; how can she travel far alone?"

Xie Yunxuan sighs with relief, "Mother, have Mingzhu wait for me."

Mrs. Guan’s throat feels blocked as if by cotton, softly responding with an "um."

Xie Yunxuan’s expression calms.

Before leaving, he shoots a glance at Xie Yunzhen, "Don’t bully Mingzhu anymore."