The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 96: Marry Me

Speaking of her father, Ji Mingzhu thought of the events of the past.

Her father died in battle, and her mother suddenly fell gravely ill.

Wolves surrounded their family, all hoping her mother would pass away.

Then, they could seize the inheritance, usurping the family estate.

As a child, her father didn’t spend much time with her; Ji Mingzhu only knew her father as a hero who protected the country.

If you asked her what kind of person he was, Ji Mingzhu had no concept.

She only remembered that during festive times, her father would send her small trinkets and food only available at the border.

And the little wooden carvings he carved himself.

Handcrafted bows and arrows.

One year, he even sent her a chestnut-colored pony.

Her mother said that when her father returned home, he would personally teach her how to ride and shoot.

The memories of her father were quite vague; these were among the few things Ji Mingzhu could remember.

But she knew her father always loved her deeply.

In contrast to her hazy memory of her father, she remembered everything about her mother clearly.

The bedridden sick appearance, the bowl after bowl of medicinal soup she drank, these she remembered in her heart.

Those fears, grievances, despair... she couldn’t forget them.

Ji Mingzhu straightened up and hurriedly asked, "What did you find out?"

Anxiety filled her eyes as Xie Yunzhen wished he could immediately tell her everything he had discovered.

But it was not yet the right time.

"Mingzhu, I don’t make deals that don’t yield a profit."

Ji Mingzhu’s back tightened, "What do you want?"

Xie Yunzhen raised an eyebrow, "What do you think?"

"You are already engaged."

Xie Yunzhen thought, that was something the elders decided, it had nothing to do with him.

Whoever wanted to marry Du Peifang could go ahead and do so themselves.

Staring at the woman he loved, Xie Yunzhen spoke sincerely, "Ji Mingzhu, I want only you."

Ji Mingzhu’s heart raced, if there truly were hidden circumstances about the past, then there was something suspicious about her father’s death.

If her father were still alive, her mother would not have died from exhaustion.

She had to find out the truth!

Grabbing Xie Yunzhen’s sleeve, Ji Mingzhu pleaded with teary eyes, "Please, tell me."

Xie Yunzhen’s heart softened completely.

He pinched the palm of his hand to restrain the urge to reveal everything.

"If I tell you, what if you turn around and ignore me?"

Ji Mingzhu replied quickly, "I won’t."

"I don’t believe you, little liar."

Previously in Yangzhou, she had plotted to trick him away, unaware he knew.

Already anxious, Ji Mingzhu saw the calm expression on Xie Yunzhen and felt so angry her eyes brimmed with tears.

"Will you tell me or not?"

Xie Yunzhen’s jaw tightened, "The issue with Yuan Changan, the matter with General Ji, any of these could stir up great trouble. I’ll tell you all the information you want to know, but how can you promise you’re not deceiving me?"

The two locked eyes, neither backing down.

Like grabbing the last straw, Xie Yunzhen told himself repeatedly, just push her this once.

Once she nodded, he would arrange for the wedding immediately.

Once married, he would listen to everything Mingzhu said.

Xie Yunzhen’s attitude did not soften, as if determined about a certain resolution, Ji Mingzhu loosened her inner garment’s tie.

The silk sash embroidered with lotus flowers caught Xie Yunzhen’s eyes, his deep gaze involuntarily contracting.

She undid her inner garment, revealing large areas of skin to the air, exuding a warm jade-like scent.

Her soft arms wrapped around his neck, a fragrant warmth enveloped him, and suddenly, there was a warm body in his embrace.

Xie Yunzhen instantly thought of that night.

She had embraced him just like this.

A feather brushed across his forehead, cheek, lips, and finally rested on his throat knot.

Xie Yunzhen’s body tensed, veins bulged on his hands, and his breathing grew heavier.

His long arms intertwined, tightening around the person in his arms, trying to stop her mischief, or perhaps pulling her closer.

Through the thin fabric, Ji Mingzhu’s heartbeat transmitted clearly onto him.

Xie Yunzhen’s arms tightened even more.

His eyes, usually covered by frost, now tinged with flushed desire.

As Ji Mingzhu drew nearer once more, Xie Yunzhen lifted his chin, restraining the urge to kiss her back.

"What are you doing?"

Ji Mingzhu’s eyes were moist, "Isn’t this what you wanted?"

Xie Yunzhen gritted his teeth, "It is, this is what I want, but one night is too short, not enough."

What he wanted was to be with Ji Mingzhu for a long, long time.

As he spoke, a few crystalline teardrops fell from those beautiful eyes.

"Xie Yunzhen, you’re a bastard!"

Xie Yunzhen smiled, nuzzling her face affectionately, "Yes, I’m a bastard, so you need to keep me in check."

"I’m not your mother!"

"Only you can restrain me, you don’t need to be my mother."

This person was so impervious, Ji Mingzhu felt utterly powerless, "What will it take for you to tell me?"

Xie Yunzhen held her tighter, a glimmer of tears flashing in his eyes, "Marry me, be my wife."

"What if I disagree?"

"You will agree."

Xie Yunzhen spoke with confidence.

He gently caressed Ji Mingzhu’s back, kissing her temples repeatedly, trying to dispel her hesitations and unease.

"Trust me, I will be a good husband, both inside and out. I will protect you, support you, never let anyone bully you again."

Ji Mingzhu’s mind was in chaos, she could only repeat, "You’re already engaged, Du Peifang is your fiancée."

Xie Yunzhen’s gaze showed disdain, "Whoever proposed to her, she’s their fiancée. Don’t speak nonsense and tarnish my reputation."

Thinking of something, Xie Yunzhen slowly tempted her.

"Du Peifang wants to marry into the Duke Mansion, so if you take me away, wouldn’t that drive her mad?"

Though speaking this, there was some shame.

But to win back the woman he loved, Xie Yunzhen cared for nothing else.

A cold laugh echoed in his ear, "Don’t involve yourself, that’s what you just reminded me!"

Xie Yunzhen bit his tongue, "That’s different."

He was sincere about marrying Mingzhu.

While other men harbored ulterior motives!

Afraid Ji Mingzhu would be cold, Xie Yunzhen casually pulled the quilt over her.

Not willing to let her go, he held her and the quilt tightly in his embrace.

In their past life, they hadn’t been married before sharing intimate moments.

In this life, he wouldn’t reverse the order.

Nor let her experience the painful anxiety once more.

His Mingzhu deserved the very best.

The wedding was a must.

Ji Mingzhu couldn’t break free from Xie Yunzhen’s embrace and asked him again, "Are you sure you won’t tell me?"

Xie Yunzhen didn’t want to earn Ji Mingzhu’s resentment, so he said, "We’re still investigating deeply, I’m not intentionally withholding from you."

"Then tell me what you’ve found so far."

Ji Mingzhu didn’t want to circle around with him any longer; she was already exhausted.

Xie Yunzhen gave a light peck on her hair.

"Marry me, once we are married, I’ll tell you all I’ve uncovered."

Ji Mingzhu was silent for a long time.

Xie Yunzhen patiently waited.

As long as Mingzhu didn’t provoke him, he was never short of patience.

After what felt like an eternity, Xie Yunzhen heard her say, "Alright, let’s get married, just as long as you don’t regret it."

Finally hearing the answer he longed for, Xie Yunzhen felt dizzy, overwhelmed.

So excited that his hands holding Ji Mingzhu trembled.

"I will never regret it!"