The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 90: Return to the Capital

The talented scholar has fallen, and in such an absurd manner, everyone who heard the news sighed endlessly.

The matter had nothing to do with Ji Mingzhu, but she eventually moved out of the Yuan Family.

Everyone speculated whether she didn’t want to be a widow guarding a vacant gate, deliberately cutting ties with the Yuan Family.

Or was there some inside story, was she driven out by the Yuan Family?

Some wanted to visit Ji Mingzhu, to take the opportunity to probe the situation, but all were met with closed doors.

Those living nearby, however, saw doctors coming and going from Ji Mingzhu’s residence.

There was often a medicinal scent wafting out, leading to speculation that she was ill.

It wasn’t until the day of Yuan Changan’s funeral that Ji Mingzhu finally stepped out of her room.

She wore white clothes, a white flower on her head, her face devoid of color, having lost a lot of weight.

Her oval face had thinned out, making her chin sharper.

So delicate and pitiful, it was truly heart-wrenching.

Knowing the Yuan Family didn’t want to see her, Ji Mingzhu didn’t intend to trouble them.

Only after the funeral did she go to the feng shui blessed site outside the city.

A new grave stood halfway up the mountain, surrounded by scattered paper money.

Ji Mingzhu was holding two jars of pear blossom white wine.

She and Yuan Changan had agreed that after marriage, they would move to the academy to live.

He even joked about teaching her to drink and make merry, to be a "playful scholar."

Drunk, they would lie in bed to rest, with no elders watching, living as comfortably as they wished.

Imagining that scenario, Ji Mingzhu’s mouth curled slightly in a barely noticeable way.

Then, a huge sense of loss surged over her.

Rendering her momentarily powerless, she placed the pear blossom white in front of the tombstone.

In a warm voice, she said, "Although you broke your promise, it’s okay, this time I’ll treat you to a drink."

She opened one of the jars of pear blossom white, spilling half in front of the grave.

Ji Mingzhu took a sip of the other half, only to be choked by the spiciness.

Finally, she coughed until tears fell.

"Liar, it’s not good at all."

The wind rose, and the paper money flew everywhere.

Gold felt frightened.

"Miss, you’re still not recovered, you shouldn’t drink, let’s go back early."

Ji Mingzhu surprisingly had the mood to tease her, "If you’re scared, you can go back first."

Gold shook her head, "I want to stay with you."

Ji Mingzhu made a sound of acknowledgement, "I also want to accompany him for a bit longer, I might not have the chance again."

Gold wanted to ask what she meant by that.

On second thought, the young lady would definitely have to marry someone in the future, then it would be inconvenient to visit Young Master Yuan.

...

The news of Yuan Changan’s death reached the capital.

At the time, Mrs. Guan was already prepared to receive the Yuan Family.

Hearing this news, she couldn’t recover for a long time.

Heaven is too cruel to Mingzhu, she had so much difficulty finding a like-minded gentleman, why is he gone?

Old Madam and Commandery Princess secretly felt relieved.

This Ji Mingzhu seems to bring disaster with her very existence, anyone who touches her has bad luck. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Fortunately, they sent this plague away.

Otherwise, who knows who would be the one to suffer misfortune!

Xie Yunzhen had official business, and since knowing Ji Mingzhu and Yuan Changan were getting engaged, he deliberately avoided their news.

He even intentionally kept himself busy, disappearing all day.

Naturally, he wasn’t aware of what happened in Yangzhou.

Xie Yunxuan, kept inside the mansion to study, was the first to hear the news instead.

Without a care, he immediately wanted to go to Yangzhou.

Mingzhu, a young lady, must need support at such a time.

Mrs. Guan didn’t stop him this time, only telling him, "If Mingzhu is in trouble, bring her back."

No matter if she has to set up a separate household for Mingzhu, whether she brings in a son-in-law in the future or remains unmarried.

Anything is better than letting Mingzhu be alone, suffering in the world.

"Mother, I will definitely bring her back."

Even if Mingzhu didn’t love him, he was still Mingzhu’s elder brother.

How can he, as a brother, watch her suffer?

The fastest way from the capital to Yangzhou is by waterway.

Xie Yunxuan bought a ticket that day and rushed to Yangzhou.

...

On the other hand, Ji Mingzhu was also planning to return to the capital.

Before leaving, she sent a letter to the old lady of the Yuan Family.

She returned all the valuable gifts from the Yuan Family but asked the old lady for the white jade bracelet.

The bracelet passed on to the Yuan Family’s daughters-in-law.

After waiting two days without a reply from the Yuan Family, Ji Mingzhu knew the old lady didn’t wish to see her either.

However, since no one came to take the bracelet, she assumed the old lady agreed to give it to her.

"Miss, didn’t you say you didn’t want to return to the capital?" Gold asked cautiously.

She still remembered when they first came to Yangzhou, Miss said if the engagement fell through, she would go live elsewhere.

Anyway, she was not returning to the capital.

But now, at such a critical moment, suddenly deciding to return, left Gold uneasy.

Although Miss had the support of the second lady, compared with the capital’s nobility, they were still insignificant.

One cannot twist an arm against a thigh, some things cannot be accomplished through sheer effort alone.

Ji Mingzhu responded indifferently, "Previously I didn’t want to return, now I want to."

Before, she was naive, thinking that escaping Xie Yunzhen would allow her to sleep peacefully.

Now she knows that unless she is strong enough, passersby can trample over her.

She bore no grudge against Du Peifang, yet that person wanted to push her into an abyss.

Even bringing about Yuan Changan’s death.

This time, she didn’t want to hide anymore.

She’s all alone, nothing to lose.

Du Peifang has committed wrongs, and not making her pay is something her conscience cannot bear!

"Have you packed everything?"

Gold nodded, "Everything’s packed."

They didn’t bring much, but acquired quite a bit in Yangzhou.

It wasn’t convenient to take everything now, so Ji Mingzhu gave away what wasn’t important.

The new residence wasn’t lived in for long, no attachment, "Then let’s go."

In early spring, the rain gradually increased.

When they left, it was bright and sunny, but when they reached the wharf, it suddenly began to rain.

Gold frowned, "The rain is so heavy, boarding the ship won’t be easy."

Ji Mingzhu pushed open the carriage window, seeing the willows swaying.

The misty rain created poetic imagery.

Seeing this beautiful scene, a strange sadness welled up and her nose tingled.

It would be nice if it were just a nightmare.

With Yuan Changan’s usual style, he’d probably invite her out and hold the umbrella for her.

She was so close to happiness.

Alas, it all turned to shadow.

Ji Mingzhu took a deep breath to suppress her sadness.

Lifted the curtain, she got off the carriage, holding her own umbrella.

Gold hurriedly put a cloak on her, "Be careful not to catch a cold."

When they were about to board the ship, suddenly someone called from behind, "Miss Ji, Miss Ji!"

The voice was urgent.

Ji Mingzhu turned to look.

It was the old lady’s maid, rushing to her side.

She produced a peace charm from her heart, handing it to Ji Mingzhu.

"The old lady prayed for this at the temple."

Ji Mingzhu, who had just managed to control her tears, lost her composure at this moment.

"Grandmother doesn’t blame me?"

The maid shook her head, "Each has their own destiny, this isn’t your fault, Miss Ji."

Ji Mingzhu tightly clasped the peace charm in her palm.

Tears fell like strings of beads without pause.

Seeing her thin cheeks, the maid also felt deeply sorry.

Such a good match of a golden boy and jade girl.

Yet fate played a cruel joke, separating them by life and death.

Thinking of their own gentleman, gentle as jade, and carefree, the maid’s throat choked a bit.

"The old lady said, wish you a safe journey and success in all endeavors."