The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 93: Not Returning to the Duke Mansion

Chapter 93: Chapter 93: Not Returning to the Duke Mansion

Early the next morning, Mrs. Guan came to the inn looking for Ji Mingzhu.

Accompanying her was Xie Yunling.

Ji Mingzhu had arranged to meet them at the restaurant for lunch.

But the mother and daughter were too worried about her, unable to wait for the scheduled time, they arrived early.

At that moment, Ji Mingzhu had just gotten up recently, wearing a jade-colored inner garment.

Without the cover of her dress, her figure appeared even more slender.

Seeing Ji Mingzhu like this made Mrs. Guan want to cry.

Mingzhu’s figure was once well-balanced, with a rounded beauty that was unique compared to other young girls.

But now her face had thinned, losing a layer of flesh, her features became prominent, and her figure more delicate, her wrist looked as if it could easily snap. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Even with lip color applied, Mrs. Guan still saw the illness on her face.

She held back, but ultimately couldn’t hold back her tears.

"Mingzhu, aunt has made you suffer again."

Held in the embrace, Ji Mingzhu also felt the urge to cry.

Besides her birth parents, she also had her aunt’s wholehearted love, she was lucky.

Holding back her tears, "I haven’t suffered, Chang An treats me very well, the Yuan Family is also good, aunt matched me with a good match, I’m too grateful to you."

Later in the Yuan household, she lived easily, ready to marry and have children with Yuan Changan.

Unfortunately, she had no fortune.

Mrs. Guan felt even more heartache for Ji Mingzhu.

If the Yuan Family and Yuan Changan were not good, the tragedy would at least not be this heart-wrenching.

Such an outstanding gentleman.

She was so close to marrying him.

If the marriage went smoothly, and they had children, even if something happened, with children by her side, she wouldn’t be left alone.

Now she continues to drift like a rootless plant...

Poor child, who has suffered so much since childhood.

When, oh when, will Mingzhu be able to live a good life?

Mrs. Guan’s heart was sour and unbearable, feeling guilty for her deceased friend, and also sorry to her own sister-in-law.

Is this really a doomed love?

Clearly, the two youngsters were in love, so why did a good thing end tragically?

The more she thought about it, the more she felt sad, unable to stop her tears from flowing.

Seeing them cry, Xie Yunling also cried.

In her heart, Ji Mingzhu was her own sister.

Seeing her sister suffer, how could she as a younger sister remain indifferent?

The suppressed sobs were clearly heard by Xie Yunzhen, who lived opposite.

His heart ached, as if pierced by needles.

He didn’t like Mingzhu crying, much less crying over another man.

If he were more domineering, he should go over now and forcefully wipe her tears dry.

Forbid her from mentioning Yuan Changan again, much less crying a tear for him!

But he couldn’t do that.

Doing so would only push Mingzhu further away.

God was kind to him, giving him this opportunity, he must patiently wait this time, not rashly approach her.

Pressing a hand to his chest, trying to dispel the sting of pain.

Listening to Ji Mingzhu’s suppressed sobs, the heartache didn’t ease, instead, it intensified.

Xie Yunzhen chuckled bitterly.

The Mingzhu of the previous life misunderstood his relationship with Du Peilan.

At that time, she must have felt this heartache too.

Realizing this, Xie Yunzhen no longer restrained himself, allowing the pain to spread unchecked within him.

The room’s doors and windows were shut tight, delicate light filtered through the window frame, falling on Xie Yunzhen’s back.

The shadow blurred his features, solitude and sorrow seemed tangible, engulfing him completely.

In the end, he could no longer hold on, slumping over his desk, bending his proud demeanor.

If there were a cure for regret in this world, how wonderful that would be...

In Ji Mingzhu’s room, Mrs. Guan held her and cried for a long time.

About a quarter of an hour passed before emotions were calmed.

Mrs. Guan gently stroked her hair, "Some things are destined, those who live must carry on well to fulfill the wishes of the departed."

Ji Mingzhu didn’t want her aunt to worry, "I’ll be fine, I won’t do anything foolish, rest assured."

Knowing Mrs. Guan worried, but Ji Mingzhu didn’t want to say much, she could only change the subject.

"Has Second Brother returned to the capital?"

"He has returned, but he went to Yangzhou to find you."

Ji Mingzhu also traveled by water, not crossing paths with Xie Yunxuan.

Upon hearing this, she felt both touched and guilty.

"Second Brother made the trip in vain again."

Mrs. Guan shook her head, "As long as you’re fine, it’s not in vain."

Xie Yunling said, "Sister Mingzhu, come home with us, that way mother and Second Brother won’t worry."

Although the mansion isn’t peaceful, at least there is no danger to life.

Sister Mingzhu is so beautiful, living alone outside, what if a rogue targets her?

After all, it’s rumored in the capital that Sister Mingzhu has severed ties with the Duke Mansion.

Even if we come forward to clarify, not many believe it.

Without the Duke Mansion as backing, Sister Mingzhu outside is truly in danger.

Even here at the foot of the Imperial City.

Spoiled sons forcefully taking good family’s daughters, such things have happened before.

Mrs. Guan also wanted Mingzhu to return, but she understood, Mingzhu would never agree.

Back then, the matriarch went too far, anyone with pride wouldn’t return on their own.

Unless... Ah Zhen would marry no one but her, bringing her in with an impressive bridal carriage.

Only Ah Zhen could make the matriarch and the Commandery Princess yield, no one else.

This act would also slap those two in the face...

As expected, Ji Mingzhu gently spoke up, "I’ve reached adulthood, I’m not a child anymore, I can take care of myself."

Xie Yunling was anxious, "Are you afraid grandmother and aunt will give you trouble? Don’t be, besides us, elder brother will also protect you."

After speaking, Xie Yunling covered her mouth.

She seemed to have mentioned someone she shouldn’t have.

At the Duke Mansion, Ji Mingzhu’s name was forbidden, the matriarch instructed no one to mention her anymore.

Thinking of her own elder brother’s awkward situation, he had surely been turned away by Sister Mingzhu.

Then Sister Mingzhu likely didn’t want to mention him either.

Xie Yunling regretted it deeply, she shouldn’t have spoken so quickly.

Ji Mingzhu wiped the tear stains from the corners of her eyes, her expression unchanged, not embarrassing Xie Yunling.

"I know you’re concerned about me, but before my mother passed, she acquired a house for me in the west of the city, it’s been empty for years, if no one lives there, it might go to waste."

The west of the city was home to many affluent families, the security was fairly good.

Mrs. Guan sighed quietly, "Then we’ll follow your wishes, once you move, aunt will arrange two teams of guards for you and get on good terms with the neighbors, this is at the foot of the Imperial City, anyone with mischief will have to think twice, you yourself must also be careful, if anything happens, come to the Duke Mansion, don’t bear it alone."

As she knew her nephew, he would surely keep an eye on Mingzhu.

Perhaps he might secretly station people to protect her.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Guan felt a lot more at ease.

Rather than let Mingzhu live under someone else’s roof, constantly challenged by the matriarch and the Commandery Princess, it’s not a bad thing to establish her own residence.

"Think more of yourself, don’t heed the outside’s storm," Mrs. Guan reminded Ji Mingzhu lastly.