The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 52: Coaxing Her

Ji Mingzhu took the official road on her journey, and Xie Yunzhen made a slight inquiry to know her whereabouts.

Learning that she stopped halfway to rest, Xie Yunzhen was even more sure that he and Ji Mingzhu were meant to be.

Even the heavens are unwilling to let them be apart.

They want them to reunite soon!

The New Year has arrived, and in all the homes with lights lit, Ji Mingzhu is alone.

Just this thought made Xie Yunzhen feel stifled and uncomfortable.

He knew that Ji Mingzhu had always wanted a home.

In her past life, she fantasized countless times about the birth of their child and the daily life of their small family of three.

She even shared those thoughts with him.

Unfortunately, at that time, he was prejudiced against Ji Mingzhu, always thinking she was scheming something.

Therefore, he didn’t listen to her speak.

Nor did he see the efforts she put into that marriage.

Thinking back to the past, Xie Yunzhen himself found it laughable.

Ji Mingzhu was the woman he loved.

She was his wife, the mother of his child.

Spouses share each other’s glory, and everything of his was originally hers.

If she sought benefits, he would give them to her.

Why cause discord over trivial matters?

Having experienced the agony of separation and death, Xie Yunzhen finally understood.

As long as Ji Mingzhu stayed by his side, no matter what she wanted, he would give it willingly.

Just as long as she didn’t leave him...

As he got closer to Ji Mingzhu, his eagerness to see her reached its peak.

Riding fast wasn’t enough; he kept traveling without stopping or sleeping. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

He was a patient poisoned severely, with hidden injuries on his body, and Xi Yu was beyond exasperated.

Once more at a post station to change horses, Xie Yunzhen was clearly unsteady on his feet, yet he insisted on continuing his journey.

Xi Yu held the reins, "Have you given up on living?"

"No."

Without life, how could he live with Ji Mingzhu till old age?

He wanted to take Ji Mingzhu back to the capital, marry her with a splendid ceremony.

Stay with her day and night.

If life were lost, everything would become an illusion, wouldn’t it?

The regret of separation and death, Xie Yunzhen did not wish to endure a second time.

He wanted to live well.

Ji Mingzhu too.

In this life, no one could separate them!

Xi Yu was choked for a moment, "If you value your life, why are you being reckless?"

"I won’t die."

Xie Yunzhen’s tone was calm as if discussing a mundane topic like eating or drinking.

"Whether you die or not, you must listen to me. Otherwise, I’ll quit!"

Others beg doctors for treatment, but with him, it seemed reversed?

Xi Yu felt quite lacking.

He said with a strange tone, "You’re just bullying me, acting so wantonly, knowing I’d always be there to support you."

"Fine, leave. If anything happens, don’t come to me."

He knew his body well; though the residual poison hadn’t been completely cleared, it wasn’t life-threatening.

It was just some hardship, nothing compared to the risk Ji Mingzhu faced during childbirth.

Even if he needed to rest and recover, it could wait until he caught up with Ji Mingzhu.

Retrieving the reins, he bypassed Xi Yu and smoothly mounted the horse.

In the dark night, Xie Yunzhen unwaveringly headed towards Ji Mingzhu.

"He’s gone mad."

"He’s truly gone mad!"

Xi Yu had never seen such a stubborn patient.

After the anger subsided, he felt a sudden compassion for Ji Mingzhu. If she liked Xie Yunzhen, it was fine.

If she were indifferent... anyway, there would be trouble.

With a sigh, he said, "Fine, I’ll take it as watching a drama."

Summoning another steed, he continued the arduous chase after Xie Yunzhen.

With the biting cold wind on his face, Xie Yunzhen had only one thought in his mind.

To quickly catch up with Ji Mingzhu.

She left the Duke Mansion feeling wronged; if time dragged on, she might be even more reluctant to return.

He had to coax her well.

...

After the New Year’s Eve, Ji Mingzhu didn’t go out and stayed in the inn to recuperate.

Just waiting for the boat ticket to leave.

The shopkeeper was reliable; a day in advance he delivered the boat ticket to Gold.

"Miss, the shopkeeper mentioned there’s a store in the city selling silks with innovative patterns, and there’s a confectionery with exquisite dragon beard candy. If you’re interested, you can take some along."

Ji Mingzhu wasn’t particularly interested in food, but she could look at the silk.

If the patterns were innovative and beautiful, and not available in the capital, she could send some back to make new clothes for her aunt and Yun Ling.

The other day when she went out with Yun Ling, she initially wanted to prepare New Year’s gifts for her aunt, but an accident happened.

Sending a gift back now would fulfill the original intent.

"Then let’s go for a walk."

Gold was overjoyed; while in the Duke Mansion, though there were unpleasant times, Miss never lacked company.

Now confined to the room all day, she feared Miss would grow sick from boredom.

After all, that day when Young Master returned to the mansion, Miss was frightened and fell ill, and Doctor Xi diagnosed it as emotional distress.

A heartache needed heart medicine, so Second Madam decided to let Miss go down to Yangzhou.

There was no intention to discuss marriage at that time; it was only later events that led to it.

Before leaving the capital, Second Madam quietly instructed her to pay attention to Miss’s mood.

Seeing Gold’s cheerful demeanor, Ji Mingzhu teasingly said, "Were you already thinking of going out to play?"

Gold shook her head repeatedly.

While serving in the Duke Mansion, Gold could rest two days each month.

The two were of similar age, and Ji Mingzhu didn’t have the heart to keep her confined by her side all day.

"Once in Yangzhou, I’ll give you half a month’s leave."

Gold joyfully said, "The servant has nowhere to go, just wants to stay by your side."

Entering unfamiliar places and meeting unfamiliar people, Miss certainly was unsure, needing her support.

Gold thought so.

Ji Mingzhu had gone downstairs once before; many had seen her face, causing a small sensation in the inn.

As news spread, there were noble sons sending invitations, hoping to accompany her for a lake tour and tea tasting.

The invitations were sent, but there was no reply.

If they weren’t unsure of her background, someone might have come to invite her in person.

Ji Mingzhu entered the silk shop, and soon, a stranger dressed in luxurious attire came chasing after her.

Panting, he said, "Miss, what pattern do you like? I’ll have it all wrapped up and sent to the inn for you."

Ji Mingzhu’s brows furrowed slightly, impatience flickered in her eyes.

She wore a veil hat that hid her face, pretending she heard nothing.

She turned to leave.

The pursuer was the Magistrate’s son, Xue Jiaming; in this place, others always sought to please him.

Hearing of a stunning beauty arriving in the city, he wished to see her.

To leave a favorable impression on the beauty, he followed etiquette, first sending an invitation.

The invitation received no response, and now meeting her outside, she didn’t acknowledge him.

Clearly, she didn’t regard him at all!

"I want to see what you look like, to be so disdainful!"

Xue Jiaming suddenly reached out, intending to remove Ji Mingzhu’s veil hat.

A male voice intervened, "Bullying men and harassing women, Young Master Xue, what fine upbringing!"