The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 59: Ruining Ji Mingzhu’s Reputation

Mingzhu’s eyes were filled with a mist of dampness.

She used all her strength to keep her voice calm, "Young Master, you’re really good at joking."

When his gaze touched the slight redness at the corner of her eyes, Xie Yunzhen also felt uncomfortable in his heart.

But letting go of her, he truly couldn’t do it.

He didn’t want to experience the feeling of losing Mingzhu once again.

She could blame him, hate him.

But she absolutely couldn’t leave him!

In Mingzhu’s eyes, it was Xie Yunzhen who first admitted defeat.

He couldn’t bear to see her cry.

So he turned to ask Lady Yuan, "I’ve come abruptly and haven’t found a proper place to stay. Can I bother you at the mansion for a few days?"

"Of course, the more the merrier. I wish you could stay forever," Lady Yuan replied. "Mingzhu is a young lady, I have arranged for her to stay in the guest rooms in the backyard. There are a few unmarried girls in the house, so it’s not suitable to place you too close. Ah Zhen, you can only stay in the front courtyard."

Xie Yunzhen nodded, "I’m not picky."

As long as he could stay close to Mingzhu, prevent Yuan Changan from approaching her, it didn’t matter where he lived.

Lady Yuan called for the steward, "Quickly take Ah Zhen to the guest courtyard, and take good care of him."

The steward bowed and gave a gesture, "Young Master, please follow me."

"Mm."

In the end, he couldn’t bear to let Mingzhu get upset, fearing she might hurt herself.

This time, Xie Yunzhen said no more, nodded slightly, and followed the steward towards the front courtyard.

Once they had walked far enough, he turned back to look.

Mingzhu’s figure was nowhere to be seen.

Xie Yunzhen’s heart felt blocked; could she truly want to marry Yuan Changan?

Even if she didn’t like that man?

As soon as this thought arose, he extinguished it.

He could agree to anything Mingzhu wished, but her marrying someone else? That was impossible.

Aside from that, whatever she wanted, he would fulfill it for her.

Xie Yunzhen rubbed his arm, figuring he should request leave from the Emperor for a while.

Just enough time to figure out who was actually behind the assassination attempt that day.

A bloodthirsty glint flashed in Xie Yunzhen’s eyes; those who harmed Mingzhu, he would not forgive a single one!

He raised his hand to signal Tianshui to come forward.

"Young Master, do you have any instructions?"

"Write a letter to the Zheng family."

"Hm?"

"Du Peilan is Zheng’s daughter-in-law. Tell them to keep her in check, if she dares to gossip about me again and ruin my reputation, I’ll make her pay with her life!"

In his previous life, whether those rumors were related to her or not, Xie Yunzhen didn’t know.

He knew only that Mingzhu minded Du Peilan’s existence, so he would deal with this person.

She would no longer be allowed to appear before Mingzhu.

Nor would he allow the tragedy of his previous life to repeat!

Tianshui felt a moment of sympathy for Du Peilan, having recently lost both legs and now being hated by the Young Master, with her family not caring for her...

The days ahead would be difficult!

...

In the capital.

Du Peilan broke a leg because of Xie Yunzhen.

Later, Lady Xie sent people to demand justice, deliberately making her kneel.

Adding insult to injury, her good leg got hurt and her knees were impaired.

And yet, Lady Xie’s people weren’t satisfied; before leaving, a fat matron intentionally bumped into her and trampled her good leg.

Because of this, she became completely unable to leave the house.

The doctor even said the severely injured leg would have lasting consequences.

Thinking about her injuries and that she would limp even after healing left Du Peilan feeling her life had plummeted to rock bottom, with no hope in sight.

She also heard Xie Yunzhen chased Mingzhu to Yangzhou, which made her heart feel dead.

"It shouldn’t be this way..."

The one left behind shouldn’t be her.

In that dream, even if Mingzhu was in distress during childbirth, Ah Zhen didn’t soften his heart!

"Why has it come to this!"

Similar words, Mei Xiang had heard countless times recently, her ears nearly developing calluses.

With the reality before her eyes, she didn’t understand why Madam still deceived herself.

The Young Master didn’t regard Madam as his cherished white moonlight, as she claimed!

"Madam, there are so many talented young men in the capital. With your talents, looks, and family background, can’t you just choose from them? Why be so fixated on Young Master alone."

"What do you know!"

Du Peilan scolded, "Ignorant thing, can you find another Xie Yunzhen in the capital?"

Mei Xiang pursed her lips, the Young Master was indeed impressive, but he had been drawn away by an orphaned girl.

What use was there in cursing her now?

"What’s gotten you so upset with this girl?"

Xiao Feixue walked in while speaking.

The two were close friends, and Xiao Feixue had been visiting frequently during Du Peilan’s illness.

Consequently, Du Peilan instructed the servants to let Xiao Feixue in whenever she arrived.

Being caught in the act of losing her temper made Du Peilan momentarily awkward.

Then she resumed her gentle manner, saying coyly, "Why have you come again?"

"What, don’t you want me to visit?"

Xiao Feixue sat at the bedside, appearing relaxed and unfazed by Du Peilan’s embarrassment.

"I can’t get up, always asking you to visit and fear it might delay your affairs."

Xiao Feixue gave a self-mocking laugh, "That bunch of little demons keeps pestering the Marquis. What business could I possibly have?"

Du Peilan suddenly felt they were kindred spirits.

"You’re right; women who are too beautiful are naturally cursed. Ah Zhen... he chased Mingzhu."

Speaking of her sorrow, two lines of hot tears flowed down her face.

Xiao Feixue felt a secret delight in her heart.

Among her old friends, there was someone even worse off than herself.

How could she not be happy!

Her lips curled subtly, "Don’t worry, Mingzhu won’t be able to enter the Xie family home. Lady Xie and the Commandery Princess wouldn’t agree to it."

This yet touched Du Peilan’s sore spot.

Mingzhu couldn’t enter the Xie family now, but she had married before. Without Ah Zhen’s support, she couldn’t enter either.

Currently, Ah Zhen’s heart was fully occupied with Mingzhu. If put into a real struggle, the elders of the Xie family would eventually compromise.

She truly would lose to Mingzhu...

Du Peilan was filled with resentment, wishing she could scratch Mingzhu’s face, so she couldn’t possibly seduce men.

She should have collided more heavily that day, ending Mingzhu’s life right there!

Seeing her gaze turn malicious, to the point her features twisted, Xiao Feixue was even more satisfied.

It should be this way; no one should have a good time!

She patted Du Peilan’s hand, "Are you really going to give up like this?"

Du Peilan muttered," What else, what more can I do?"

Xiao Feixue, frustrated by her helplessness, tapped her forehead, "While Mingzhu hasn’t returned, spread the rumor that she was kidnapped by ruffians, say she lost her chastity and was forced by the Xie family to go to Yangzhou!"

"Once her reputation is ruined, even if Xie Yunzhen tries to protect her, the elders of the Xie family won’t relent, otherwise where would the face of Duke Mansion go?"

"But..."

Du Peilan was still a bit hesitant.

Currently, both the Xie family and Du Family had people monitoring her, if she acted, wouldn’t she leave herself exposed?

"Do you want Mingzhu to become Young Master’s wife?"

Du Peilan shook her head honestly, "No."

"Then what are you hesitating for, if her reputation is ruined, forget about the Xie family, she wouldn’t even be able to enter a minor household!"

Xiao Feixue’s eyes were full of excitement.

"Firstly, Du Peilan’s situation was miserable.

Secondly, Mingzhu had a good appearance, but couldn’t marry into a good family.

No matter which point, it was enough for her to feel pleased for a long time!