The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 80: Adding Fuel to the Fire

Xie Yunzhen was in a terrible temper, even summoned Mrs. Guan.

Lately, she has been feeling restrained in the mansion.

She watched helplessly as Mingzhu’s belongings were thrown away, powerless to stop it.

It was all because the Duke Mansion was under the control of the main branch.

Now, she wished her nephew would cause more trouble, making the old madam and the commandery princess trip over their own actions.

"Since coming to the Xie family, Mingzhu has lived in Xiao Xiang Courtyard. If she finds out the courtyard has been destroyed, it could be too embarrassing for her."

Xie Yunzhen understood Ji Mingzhu’s temperament well.

She cannot tolerate grievances.

Although she hadn’t voiced complaints over the years, it was simply because she had to bow her head under the roof.

In their previous life, after they married, she did complain a few times.

Said he didn’t reconcile the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts, thus being neither a good son nor a good husband.

At that time, he retorted fiercely.

The initially puffed-up, vibrant person suddenly had tears in her eyes.

After that, she disappeared for several days.

Thinking back now, Xie Yunzhen feels both pain and regret.

If Ji Mingzhu didn’t truly love him, how could she reveal her true self to him?

He was her husband, and during elder’s difficulties, he didn’t stand by Ji Mingzhu’s side.

When she was pregnant, vomited and couldn’t eat, had swollen feet and cramps, he also turned a blind eye.

She endured so many hardships, and the only way she expressed dissatisfaction was by not appearing before him.

In their past life, Ji Mingzhu already suffered greatly; in this life, she is still humiliated by her elders.

How could he not feel anguished?

"Don’t tell her."

Mrs. Guan sighed, "Mingzhu is already troubled in her heart, how could I add to her distress with such bothersome news?"

"But now, the rumors outside suggest Mingzhu was expelled from the Duke Mansion because of a mistake."

"Although the capital is far from Yangzhou, I still fear that if such gossip reaches her ears, with her sensitive and thoughtful nature, she’ll certainly feel sad for quite a while."

The more Xie Yunzhen feels for Mingzhu, the colder his attitude towards the old madam and commandery princess becomes.

Those two must be anxious, eating poorly and sleeping badly.

Mrs. Guan didn’t want to scheme against her mother-in-law and sister-in-law.

But those two have done things too excessively, leaving no dignity.

So what’s a little instigation?

Speaking of rumors, the absent-minded Xie Yunzhen finally remembered another important matter.

Du Peilan actually wanted to spread rumors in the capital, tarnishing Mingzhu’s reputation.

If he hadn’t arranged for someone to watch, she would have succeeded.

This confirms that the previous life’s gossip was also spread by Du Peilan.

Ji Mingzhu and the child indirectly died by Du Peilan’s hand.

How could he not hate the murder of his wife and child?

Including the injuries Ji Mingzhu suffered in this life, the life-threatening blood clots in her brain, were all caused by Du Peilan.

Besides Du Peilan’s matter, the assassination attempt also has leads; it involves court power struggles, further complicating matters.

But they hurt Ji Mingzhu, no matter how complicated, he will make the mastermind pay.

There are many things awaiting his attention, Xie Yunzhen will not return to the mansion these days.

A reminder.

"Second Aunt, Yun Xuan will return to the capital shortly, keep an eye on him, don’t let him go to Yangzhou to find Mingzhu."

Xie Yunzhen’s concept is simple, as long as Xie Yunxuan doesn’t go to Yangzhou to stir up trouble, Yuan Changan is his only rival.

He patiently waits, perhaps there’s still a glimmer of hope.

But if Yunxuan muddles things, Mingzhu will certainly refuse to associate with the Duke Mansion.

That tiny glimmer of hope, Xie Yunzhen wants to cherish it.

Mrs. Guan suddenly felt a headache; before Yunxuan left the capital, she deceived him by temporarily not allowing Mingzhu to go to Yangzhou...

Pressing her temples, "I have some awareness about Yun Xuan, but Ah Zhen, since you’ve already let go, just don’t go disturb Mingzhu and don’t trap yourself,"

"People need to look ahead, after some years, perhaps you’ll discover that emotions between men and women aren’t as significant as imagined."

"You’re the heir of the Duke Mansion, bearing the responsibility of the family’s rise and fall, each living well separately might be what Mingzhu desires."

Each living well separately.

Xie Yunzhen silently repeated these four words in his heart.

Without Ji Mingzhu, how could he be well?

"I am aware."

Ordered the meticulous restoration of Xiao Xiang Courtyard, all expenses to be borne by him, it must be restored to the original state.

Even the furniture used by Ji Mingzhu must be found again.

If not done, there will be severe penalties.

Without returning to his own courtyard, not even drinking a sip of water, Xie Yunzhen left the Duke Mansion again.

Naturally, he didn’t go to Crane Dance Hall to see the old madam.

"Where did Ah Zhen go?"

As the old madam woke with a quiet sigh, she searched the crowd for the grandson she loved most.

Both daughter-in-law and granddaughters were there, but not the one she most wanted to see.

The old madam’s heart skipped a beat, "Ah Zhen, did he do something foolish?"

Princess An He felt frustrated in her heart, "Mother-in-law, what nonsense are you thinking, wish Ah Zhen well."

Though still weak, the old madam insisted on being helped up, leaning against the bedhead.

"Then what’s the matter with him shaving his head?"

"What else, it’s all because of that Ji Mingzhu!"

The old madam looked puzzled, "Explain clearly."

Princess An He didn’t know the specific situation either, only guessing.

"Ah Zhen went to Yangzhou to seek her; who knew she was so arrogant, didn’t return with Ah Zhen, and in his anger, he did something foolish."

The old madam looked scared, "Fortunately, he didn’t become a monk."

Hair can grow back, but if he became a monk, there truly would be no return.

After calming down, the old madam asked Mrs. Guan, "Is Ji Mingzhu really not coming back?"

Mrs. Guan snorted inwardly, wasn’t this the outcome they wanted?

Now that Mingzhu isn’t returning to the capital, why aren’t they pleased?

Keeping a straight face, "Ah Zhen returned alone, indicating a mismatch in destiny, Mingzhu likely will not return."

Princess An He rolled her eyes, "What destiny? If it weren’t for you meddling, bringing home a jinx, would Ah Zhen be in this state?"

Xie Yunling couldn’t bear her mother being reprimanded, took a step forward.

"My mother is kind-hearted, what fault is there? But brother, Sister Mingzhu went to discuss a marriage, if he chased to Yangzhou, isn’t he ruining her plan?"

Princess An He was displeased, "Adults are speaking, children stay aside."

Mrs. Guan also said, "Children should not interrupt, listening and observing is the right path."

Xie Yunling stuck out her tongue, "Grandmother, now that brother has returned safely, you should be relieved, once you recover, find brother a good wife, then you can rest easy."

Mrs. Guan glanced at her daughter.

This girl, is she not adding fuel to the fire? 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Princess An He and the old madam exchanged a glance, inexplicably feeling the words were right.

Better Ji Mingzhu doesn’t come back, saving Ah Zhen from further influence.

"The marriage matter should indeed be placed on the agenda." The old madam said.

Princess An He complained, "Since Du Peifang went far away, who knows when she’ll return."

"Then find another girl for Ah Zhen."

After all, she is part of the Du Family, face must still be saved.

"Wait for two months, if she can’t return, we won’t be wrong."

The most important thing is to let Ah Zhen calm his mind.