The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 39: Leaving Overnight!

Ji Mingzhu has long wanted to leave the Duke Mansion, and now she is eager to go.

No matter whether it turns out well or badly, she will accept it.

She doesn’t want to be entangled with Yun Zhen anymore.

She does not want to suffer from unforeseen disasters, nor from unfounded accusations and punishments.

She bowed once again to the old lady.

"I’ve disturbed you for three years. Mingzhu remembers the kindness of the Xie Family, and wishes the old lady health and longevity."

She knelt deeply, her words sincere.

Besides the old lady, everyone present was visibly moved.

An orphan girl with no one to rely on and a large fortune in her hands, without the backing of the Xie Family, it’s like a child holding a gold brick walking through a busy market.

The days ahead will be difficult!

The old lady’s gaze was heavy, feeling extremely unhappy.

Ji Mingzhu would rather leave the Xie Family than bow her head to her, truly ungrateful!

She sneered and said, "Since you want to leave, then set off early. Taking advantage of the thick night, you can avoid eyes and ears, avoiding the crowds and unnecessary trouble."

It’s already curfew time, and the city gates are closed; ordinary people can’t go out.

There are patrols in the city, so one cannot walk around arbitrarily.

The old lady’s action was plainly intended to make things difficult for Ji Mingzhu.

With the experience of a previous life, Ji Mingzhu was not surprised by the old lady’s decisions.

Her expression remained as calm as ever.

"Very well, otherwise, if it alarmed other people in the mansion, it would be my fault."

"Mingzhu!"

Mrs. Guan exclaimed.

She gripped Ji Mingzhu’s hand more firmly, "Aunt still has things to advise you, come with me for a walk."

Yun Ling also held Ji Mingzhu’s arm, "You never know when you’ll return, I have many things to say to you too."

In the old lady’s eyes, the actions of the mother and daughter were like turning their elbows outwards, undermining her.

Turning the Buddha Beads in her hands, "I am getting old, irrelevant, and my words are no longer effective."

As a daughter-in-law, she should respect elders and protect her children. Although Mingzhu is not her blood, since Mrs. Guan took on this responsibility, she will not suddenly shirk it.

Her attitude is clear: as long as Mingzhu is unmarried, she will protect her!

She had no objection to going to Yangzhou early.

But she absolutely disagrees with Mingzhu leaving the mansion at night, without support!

Mrs. Guan resolutely looked at the old lady, "Mother-in-law, it’s late, please rest early, tomorrow you have to summon Du Peilan for accountability. If you don’t preserve your health, won’t it be a boon to the culprit?"

The old lady laughed in anger, "Mrs. Guan, do you truly not know the consequences of defying elders?"

"Tomorrow morning, I will send Mingzhu out of the city. After finishing business, I will go to the ancestral temple to pray for Ah Zhen’s protection. If it’s not enough, I’ll go to the temple to eat vegetarian and recite prayers. As long as Ah Zhen is safe, I’m willing to do anything."

She pulled the wanting-to-speak Ji Mingzhu, "Come with Aunt."

The few of them left Crane Dance Hall just like that.

The old lady was already anxious because of Yun Zhen’s poisoning.

Now being infuriated again, the anger stuck in her chest neither rising nor falling, nearly causing her to faint from frustration.

She slapped the table forcefully, "Truly outrageous, this family is not hers to control!"

"Old lady, calm down. The second wife has said that she’ll send her away tomorrow morning. Just one night’s time, close your eyes and it’ll be over. If you harm yourself with anger, it really would be not worth the loss."

"Even the wife of the eldest family didn’t dare to confront me directly, how can I calm down?"

She slapped the table again, looking angry, "Yun Zhen is poisoned and unconscious, while Ji Mingzhu is lively, it just makes me furious!"

"Now it’s good, avoiding even punishment. How is she an orphan without help, but has come to my Xie Family to act like a deity!"

With excessive excitement, the old lady was huffing and puffing for breath.

The attendants feared that a misstep might cause her to faint.

To let the old lady vent, someone proposed.

"Mrs. Zheng has caused such trouble, how can she sleep peacefully? Let a message be sent to have someone transcribe scriptures overnight, praying for the Young Master’s safety..."

The old lady has extreme disdain for Du Peilan.

A widow dares to covet the Duke Mansion’s heir.

Her ambition was sky-high, not considering if she had the fortune to enjoy it!

"Transcribing scriptures is too lenient for her."

The old lady quickly moved the Buddha Beads, "Isn’t she trying to heal her legs? Then let both legs be broken, treat them slowly later, sharing hardship with Ah Zhen is her fortune."

"But she is from the Zheng family, and will the Du Family feel any loss of face?"

The Du Family is run by her stepmother. Du Peilan returned quietly, targeting Yun Zhen, already displeasing her maternal family.

The old lady snorted, "Debts have roots and heads, she harmed a member of my Xie Family, this is her deserved retribution."

Though she spoke thus, the old lady worried about creating trouble for the Duke Mansion, gaining a reputation for arrogance.

She reminded, "Keep it discreet, don’t spread the word, we’re merely seeking justice. Mrs. Zheng knows she’s in the wrong, breaking her legs while kneeling, the matter then ties to us no further."

Sending people to deal with Du Peilan, the old lady’s heart was eased quite a bit.

But thinking of her grandson poisoned, still unconscious, her restless mind found no peace.

Ordering someone to support her to the prayer room, "Tonight I will recite scriptures, no one should disturb me."

After thinking for a moment, she instructed, "Starting tomorrow, set up a porridge stand at the city gate, distributing porridge for half a month, hoping the heavens will consider the Xie Family’s goodwill, allowing Ah Zhen to wake up sooner."

The second main courtyard.

Ji Mingzhu said with shame, "Aunt, I brought trouble to you again."

Mrs. Guan shook her head, "This is not your fault. If you must take responsibility, Aunt bears it too. Had I not let you go out for a walk, these troubles would not have been encountered."

Having lived half a lifetime, Mrs. Guan has met countless people, firmly believing Du Peilan came deliberately to cause trouble.

As for Yun Zhen, he might truly not be helping Du Peilan as Yun Ling mentioned.

Perhaps he... has developed a special feeling for Mingzhu.

She understands the internal condition of the Xie Family, just the old lady and the Commandery Princess are huge obstacles. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Staying in the Xie Family, Mingzhu is destined for a rough life.

Additionally, Yun Xuan harbors similar thoughts, genuinely reaching the point of brotherly rivalry, potentially causing immense chaos.

Letting Mingzhu go truly is the best choice.

Time was pressing, Mrs. Guan no longer fussed over trivial matters.

She instead planned for the departure from the capital.

"I’ve already found the guards, ready to set off at any time. Take the few childless and single old women from Xiao Xiang Courtyard, they will serve you more attentively."

"Close servants are also necessary, let Gold accompany you to Yangzhou."

Saying this, Mrs. Guan handed over the deed papers of several individuals to Ji Mingzhu.

"Aunt’s ability is limited, unable to shield you from worry forever, Mingzhu, and the path ahead depends on you now."

Mrs. Guan shed tears as she spoke.

Her greatest wish was to marry Mingzhu off gloriously, but now she has allowed Mingzhu to suffer grievances...

Ji Mingzhu, usually quick to tears, didn’t cry this time.

She hugged Mrs. Guan back, "Aunt, the world beyond is vast, I’m going to live a good life, don’t cry."