The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 53: First Encounter with Yuan Changan

Chapter 53: Chapter 53: First Encounter with Yuan Changan

Taking advantage of someone diverting the situation, Gold blocked in front of Mingzhu.

The guards, seeing the situation wasn’t good, also rushed into the shop.

With the tension at sword’s point, a conflict was about to ignite at any moment.

Ruined by a stranger, Xue Jiaming gritted his teeth, "Do you know who I am? How dare you meddle?"

"So what if I meddle."

Repeatedly embarrassed, Xue Jiaming’s arrogant nature erupted.

"How dare you provoke me, are you courting death?"

"What, can you decide my life or death?"

"Even King Yan can’t stop a ghost seeking death. If you’re intent on crossing the Ghost Gate, I’ll grant your wish!"

The man chuckled lightly, walking in with a calm demeanor.

"Young Master Xue, why not first return home and ask your parents before deciding on granting my wish?"

These words blatantly insulted Xue Jiaming, as his reliance was on his family’s influence, not his own capabilities.

Before acting, he had to seek his elders’ opinions, much like an immature child.

Rage surged within Xue Jiaming, but the other party displayed such confidence that he feared provoking someone he shouldn’t, so he had to suppress his anger.

He planned to first ascertain the person’s background before taking action.

The newcomer was plainly dressed, but upon closer inspection, the fabric was of the finest quality.

His figure was tall and slender, his face like jade, with a faint smile at the corners of his mouth, gentle yet still exuding charm and grace.

Mingzhu looked at him twice, feeling a sense of familiarity but couldn’t recall where they had met.

Since he had come to her aid, she didn’t want to cause him trouble.

She offered a respectful bow, "Thank you for your kindness, young master."

"It was a small effort, not worth mentioning."

The man appeared carefree, nodding to Mingzhu, then went aside to carefully choose silk.

As if his earlier actions were merely enacting justice upon seeing injustice.

Mingzhu also wished to leave, but as her gaze swept over Xue Jiaming, his fiery eyes revealed a troublesome character.

If she left just like that, it would surely leave a mess for the kind-hearted person who spoke up for justice.

Her eyes slightly moved as she spoke again, "I thought I encountered a rogue forcing a sale, turns out it was Young Master Xue, then it must be a misunderstanding."

The woman’s voice was clear and graceful, with a softness unique to a maiden, as melodious as a nightingale’s song.

Xue Jiaming came for the beauty in the first place, and hearing her gentle words, his anger inexplicably dissipated.

Though her hat partly covered her face, her delicate features still faintly showed through.

With such a lovely voice and graceful figure, even if her face wasn’t perfect, the combination wouldn’t be far from it.

In a step, he moved before Mingzhu, giving a formal hand gesture.

"It’s my fault for not introducing myself and scaring the lady. I apologize and hope the lady does not mind."

Mingzhu subtly stepped back half a step, touching Gold’s arm.

Gold, being astute, immediately supported her.

Complaining, "Our lady has been ill and just managed to go out, now frightened like this, she’ll have to lie in the inn for a few more days."

Xue Jiaming’s unpleasant feelings vanished, no wonder she hadn’t gone out or accepted his invitations, turns out she was unwell.

With concern, he said, "Our Xue family has the best house physician, if the lady doesn’t mind, you may return with me, and I’ll have someone treat you."

Gold almost spat in his face.

A dog who only covets female beauty, how dare he have designs on Miss?

If she really went back with him, could Miss’s purity still be preserved?

With her talents and virtues, Miss is destined to marry a refined and scholarly ideal gentleman in the future.

Such unlearned wastrels should roll away as far as possible!

Gold’s expression nearly broke, Mingzhu tightened her hand slightly on hers.

Following her words, "I appreciate Young Master Xue’s kindness, but my illness is complex and can’t change doctors lightly, so I won’t trouble you."

"A small matter, don’t be polite with me, lady."

Not wanting further entanglements, Mingzhu said, "The one treating me is Divine Doctor Xi Yu. Aside from him, no one else can alleviate my current ailment."

One inevitably experiences minor illnesses in life.

Xi Yu’s reputation is widely known among the wealthy.

Xue Jiaming was stunned, frantically guessing the woman’s background before him.

To have Divine Doctor treat her!

The man picking fabric also paused, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

Beneath the hat, Mingzhu’s lips curved slightly.

It seemed the Xue wasn’t recklessly out of bounds after all, as long as there was caution.

Nodding slightly, "I don’t feel well, I’ll take my leave."

Outside the shop, Mingzhu summoned a guard, "Buy the latest patterns in the shop and send them back to the capital."

Though it was only a brief glance, compared to the floral styles popular in the capital, these were indeed different.

Come spring, they could be used to tailor new clothes, which would surely please Aunt and Yun Ling.

She took a stack of silver notes from her wide sleeves and handed it to the guard, then turned with Gold and the others to leave.

Seeing her actions, Xue Jiaming felt uneasy all over.

He felt his previous behavior was petty.

She didn’t lack silk.

Nor needed anyone to gift it.

If she wished, she could probably buy the whole shop!

Hurriedly he called his servant, "Investigate further, ensure you understand her background!"

If she was just a merchant’s daughter, he would take her in as a beautiful concubine.

Even against her will!

If she was of a government family and not too high ranking, he could find a way to marry her.

Excitement stirred in Xue Jiaming, instructing, "Be careful, don’t offend the lady."

If it weren’t for these incompetent people not finding out the beauty’s background, he wouldn’t have acted so rashly earlier.

Now the beauty had returned to the inn, who knows when they would meet again.

Maybe she would even develop a prejudice against him...

Fury surged in an instant, and he kicked his servant onto the ground.

"Go quickly and get it done!"

The servant was greatly aggrieved, wanting to ask if he should have someone tail the lady.

But now he dared not speak further.

He scrambled and crawled away from the shop.

Xue Jiaming straightened his sleeves, glancing at the stranger, "Today I’m in a good mood, I won’t hold it against you, but next time I won’t be so easygoing."

He shook his fan and led a group towards the brothel.

Yuan Changan, well-learned, was the most promising lecturer in the academy.

His policy essays were profound, this time he was commissioned by Mr. Xue to teach the eldest son at home.

He had met Xue Jiaming once in the residence, but clearly, the other hadn’t noticed him or recognized his identity.

As he watched Mingzhu leave, Yuan Changan’s expression turned momentarily odd.

Not long ago, he had received two letters, one from his family, another from his married aunt.

Both urging him to return home to discuss marriage.

In the letter, his aunt mentioned the woman was from a military family, named Mingzhu, and had been residing with the Xie family in recent years.

That the Princely Heir of the Xie family and Divine Doctor Xi were friends...

Yuan Changan grasped the Jade Pendant at his waist, instinctively rubbing it.

Could it be, she was the bride his family had chosen for him?