The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 132: Mingzhu, You’re the Only One I Love

Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Mingzhu, You’re the Only One I Love

Xie Yunzhen didn’t lie.

Watching a play on the water is indeed quite interesting.

The sky is clear for miles, and the lake surface shimmers.

Clusters of water lilies stretch out into the distance, in white and pink, blooming like a colorful ribbon along the riverbank, with no end in sight.

Willows line the shore, swaying gently in the breeze, lifting the veils on the painted boat.

The atmosphere alone is enough to intoxicate anyone.

Listening to the opera, a glance captures the beautiful scenery, making it indeed a lovely place for leisure.

Xie Yun Ling leaned against the window in awe, "Being a man is truly wonderful, being able to go out and have fun anytime. This is really living life to the fullest!"

Thinking that she and Sister Mingzhu also grew up in the capital, yet had never come to this place.

In the past, they were really too ignorant!

Ji Mingzhu supported her forehead with one hand, turning sideways to look at the scenery outside.

Occasionally, other painted boats would come into view, and there were figures of unmarried women on them.

But she hadn’t seen anyone with a wife’s hairstyle.

She reached out to touch Xie Yun Ling’s head, "It’s nice not to be married."

Xie Yun Ling, however, thought that being married was nice too.

It would be like having a playmate.

If her future husband could take her out to play from time to time like Big Brother does for Sister Mingzhu, it would be even better.

She pondered, "Sister Mingzhu, I actually think Big Brother treats you quite well. You know the situation with the main family, he’s caught between Uncle and Aunt, it’s hard for him. Big Brother was cold and distant before, likely influenced by them, not daring to give his heart."

Although her own father took concubines, her mother accepted them without losing composure in front of her and her second brother, so they were not affected.

But Big Brother was different.

As a child, he witnessed the destructive conflicts between Uncle and Aunt firsthand, making it difficult for him to trust others’ sincerity.

He probably doesn’t even know how to be kind to others.

Helping Du Peilan bully people before probably stemmed from that same awkwardness.

Otherwise, when Sister Mingzhu had her accident, why would he invite Dr. Xi and keep her in his courtyard to recover?

To know, at that time, he was averse to women, without a single girl around him.

Having Sister Mingzhu stay at his courtyard was a subconscious decision made after being moved.

In the later assassination, he even jumped off the cliff with Sister Mingzhu...

These instances are enough to show that Big Brother’s love for Sister Mingzhu far surpasses that of other men.

He just used the wrong methods.

Merits and faults offset, now he has awakened, treating Sister Mingzhu with sincerity.

Xie Yun Ling felt that her Big Brother was still worthy of forgiveness.

She glanced at Ji Mingzhu’s expression and said softly, "Maybe that Young Master Yuan was also good to you, but we, the living, should always look forward, right?"

"If Young Master Yuan knew, he would surely hope you live well."

Ji Mingzhu’s hand paused for a moment.

Pretending to be relaxed, she teased Xie Yun Ling, "He just took you out to play once, and he scooped you up?"

"Of course not, I’m definitely on your side."

Xie Yun Ling hurried to explain, "Marriage is not a game. Since you are married, you should live well. After all, life is short, and constantly sulking is just wasting time."

"Of course, if Big Brother ever lets you down again, you should leave him, and I would support you."

Ji Mingzhu smiled and pinched her cheek.

Her expression amused, "You’re not even married yet, how do you know so much? You’re almost a love guru!"

Xie Yun Ling laughed proudly.

"I have clarity as an observer!"

Between Big Brother and Sister Mingzhu, there’s no misunderstanding, no third party, and no unresolved grudges.

If they live well together, wouldn’t that be wonderful?

Ji Mingzhu didn’t continue the conversation, taking a silver note from her purse.

A full one hundred taels.

"Let’s pick the play, it’s rare to go out, so let’s have fun."

Xie Yun Ling was also a noble lady, but she still relied on her family allowance to get by.

She couldn’t help but wail, "When will I experience the joy of spending without care?"

Ji Mingzhu laughed softly.

"Aunt has saved up quite a dowry for you. When you grow up, you’ll have it at your disposal."

Hearing this, Xie Yun Ling suddenly looked forward to getting married.

But she also felt a bit scared.

If she marries a playboy, will her dowry be used to support concubines?

She frowned and shared her thoughts with Ji Mingzhu.

Ji Mingzhu couldn’t help but laugh, "With your second brother supporting you, and you’re not a pushover, who would dare touch your dowry?"

Xie Yun Ling felt a bit relieved.

"And Big Brother, when he has a stern face, he’s really scary. In the capital, no young master isn’t afraid of him."

As long as Big Brother stands firm, no one would dare to bully her.

So thought Xie Yun Ling.

"Talking bad about me again."

Xie Yunzhen approached them by boat.

With agile movements, he reached out, grabbed the railing of the painted boat, and easily leaped onto it.

He naturally sat beside Ji Mingzhu.

Picked up her hand to play with.

Seeing the silver note in front of Xie Yun Ling, he added another hundred taels for her.

"Big Brother, this is too much."

"What you can’t spend today, keep as pocket money."

Xie Yun Ling was overwhelmed with surprise.

She pursed her lips, "Big Brother, can you take us out again tomorrow? I’m not greedy; I just want to accompany Sister Mingzhu to clear her mind..."

Xie Yunzhen’s mouth twitched.

The Xie family actually has such a money-grubber!

"Not taking you!"

If it weren’t for the pesky little sister, by now, he could hold Mingzhu in his arms and get cozy. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

After being married for so long, this was their first outing.

If it were just the two of them, he might be able to make Mingzhu happy and maybe even try something on the boat...

Next time they go out, definitely not taking this tagalong!

The painted boat drifted leisurely on the lake until the sun set. After dinner, they returned to the Duke Mansion.

Ji Mingzhu was excused from morning and evening greetings.

But the medicinal decoction was still delivered to her like clockwork.

She had just finished bathing, and seeing the items on the table, with no one watching this time, Ji Mingzhu thought nothing of it and poured it into the flower pot.

Xie Yunzhen came out of the bathroom a moment later.

Smelling the faint medicinal scent in the air, he knew what had happened.

He immediately left the main house.

Instructed the doorman, "From now on, no one from the main courtyard is allowed in, violators will be punished!"

This time, everyone understood.

For the sake of the Princely Heir’s wife, the Young Master would stop at nothing.

Even if it means defying his elders!

Ji Mingzhu went along with his antics.

With the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival preparations, she’d spend less time in the mansion, even if Princess An He wanted to settle accounts, it would have to wait until she was free.

The room still held the scent of medicine, constantly reminding them of the pressure to have children.

Afraid of troubling Ji Mingzhu with this, Xie Yunzhen went out for a bit.

When he returned, he held a bunch of fresh flowers in his hands.

He had picked them from the garden.

Bright and colorful, he picked two or three of each kind, including peonies in full bloom.

Ji Mingzhu’s hair wasn’t fully dry yet, and Xie Yunzhen asked Goldie and the others to leave.

Then, awkwardly, he offered the bouquet to Ji Mingzhu, "Smell them, aren’t they fragrant?"

Ji Mingzhu bit her lip, her fingers unconsciously curling inward.

She discreetly exhaled.

"Those who love flowers don’t pluck them."

Xie Yunzhen forcefully placed the flowers in her arms.

The fragrance wafted over, completely covering the bitter medicinal smell.

Kneeling in front of her, holding Ji Mingzhu’s slender waist, Xie Yunzhen looked earnest.

"Mingzhu, I don’t love flowers."

"I only love you."