The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 74: Unable to Defend Myself

Xie Yunzhen’s expression was tense.

There was absolutely nothing between him and Du Peilan, just baseless rumors and wild guesses by others, yet she went cold on him for over half a month because of it.

But Yuan Changan openly defended another woman in front of her, giving her his cloak and even personally putting it on her...

Why is it that Ji Mingzhu turns a blind eye to all this?

Xie Yunzhen was enraged, feeling that Ji Mingzhu was simply favoring Yuan Changan.

After pacing back and forth, he finally gritted his teeth and said, "Then take a good look at whether he’s really so innocent!"

Ji Mingzhu’s gaze was mocking, "Xie Yunzhen, you’re truly like a jumping clown."

Xie Yunzhen’s expression cracked for a moment, and he squatted in front of Ji Mingzhu, gripping her arm tightly.

"Yes, I’m a clown."

A cold smile appeared on his stern face, "What to do, you have to spend the rest of your life with this clown!"

Ji Mingzhu was on the brink of losing control, her body lightly trembling. Being close to her, Xie Yunzhen heard the sound of her teeth clashing.

He didn’t want to push Ji Mingzhu to this point; she just needed to watch the drama and then leave the Yuan Family.

But she wasn’t obedient.

She let Yuan Changan touch her.

Now she is still siding with Yuan Changan, unwilling to abandon the engagement.

How could he tolerate this?

Not publicly dealing with Yuan Changan was already saving face!

Taking Ji Mingzhu’s hand, he lightly kissed her fingertips, and Xie Yunzhen’s tone was alluring.

"Come home with me, let’s end this today."

This was tantamount to admitting that everything that happened today was orchestrated by him.

Yuan Changan prided himself on his good temper, yet Xie Yunzhen’s ruthless methods had angered him to the point of his face turning ashen.

"Come at me with whatever you have, don’t make things difficult for Mingzhu, let her leave first!"

Gazing at Ji Mingzhu, seeing her pale face, Yuan Changan’s eyes were full of worry.

It’s been said that she was hurt several times before coming to Yangzhou.

It takes a hundred days to heal injured bones and muscles, those internal injuries certainly haven’t healed yet.

The situation had become too ugly, injuring not just Mingzhu’s dignity and honor, but possibly affecting her health.

No matter the situation, Yuan Changan was unwilling for it to happen.

Scholars have their pride, willing to endure hardship but not to become spineless; they can bleed but not lose face.

Yet now Xie Yunzhen refused to give an inch, willing to turn everyone into a laughingstock, Yuan Changan could only bow his head to him.

His tone became much calmer as he spoke again.

"Let Mingzhu and the elders leave first." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Xie Yunzhen raised an eyebrow, "Then let the elders leave first, Young Master Yuan is no child, surely he can solve his own matters."

The old mistress, who hadn’t spoken all along, gazed heavily at Yuan Changan.

She understood her grandson, knowing he wouldn’t act recklessly outside.

Yet, seeing the current situation, the relationship between the Oiran and him seemed unusual.

Putting a cloak around an Oiran in front of so many people, was he trying to publicize that Xie Yunzhen didn’t wrong him?

"Where did these disgraceful people come from, throw them out!"

"Madam, that’s not quite right!"

Yang Er smiled innocently, "You don’t know, before Mian Mian was detained in the mansion by a tyrant, it was Young Master Yuan who rescued her."

"For that, he even gave away one of the old master’s authentic works, which is said to be worth a fortune; ordinary people can’t even afford a glance."

"To be able to do this for Mian Mian, we are truly ashamed, so when everyone gathered today, we thought to bring Mian Mian along to formally express gratitude."

Yang Er half-smiled, "Looking at Young Master Yuan’s anxiousness, he’s obviously not ordinary towards Mian Mian. I didn’t even think to give her a piece of clothing, shame on me..."

The old mistress looked shocked, those paintings are family heirlooms, how could they be given away easily?

If it were standing up for family or friends, it would be understandable.

But giving treasures away for a woman of the dust, who is he trying to anger?

The old mistress was too upset to dismiss the guests first.

She forcefully slapped the table, angrily saying, "You scoundrel, did you really give away the painting?"

Hearing this, Ji Mingzhu’s gaze also turned.

Those lively, beautiful eyes seemed vacant now, as if they had lost their soul.

She could no longer distinguish what was true and what was false.

Her eyes held no inquiries when she looked at Yuan Changan, merely following the old mistress’s questioning gaze.

Facing those clear, cold eyes, Yuan Changan’s heart skipped.

For the first time, he felt fear.

Afraid that Ji Mingzhu would misunderstand him, thinking he had an unclear relationship with Ruan Mian.

Afraid that she’d change her mind and no longer want to walk alongside him.

Yuan Changan’s breathing faltered a few beats, then became heavy, losing his usual calm and gentle demeanor.

"Speak up!"

The old mistress reprimanded again.

Yuan Changan didn’t deny it, "I gave it away."

"You, disgraceful descendant!"

The tea cup hit his body and then fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.

It didn’t hurt, but it made Yuan Changan’s heart ache.

He wanted to explain, but there were too many onlookers, some things can’t be said in public.

Ruan Mian dropped to her knees with a thud, "Madam, don’t be angry, Young Master Yuan was just standing up against injustice, there is no deep connection between us."

The woman’s voice was soft and coquettish, but to the old mistress, it sounded deceitful and pretentious.

Annoyed to death in her heart, "You have no place to speak!"

Gathering the cloak around her, Ruan Mian lowered her head, saying no more.

Yuan Changan also forgot to help her up, just anxiously watching Ji Mingzhu.

He knew Mingzhu was wise, she could understand his gaze.

But the nearby lady sat, her expression hazy.

Her gaze clearly fell upon him, yet seemed not to see him.

Her dazed and lost look was heartbreaking.

"Rushing into someone’s mansion to help, even gifting an invaluable painting, Young Master Yuan is certainly a noble person."

Yang Er clapped his hands.

Then asked, "In the future, if I cause a misfortune, would Young Master Yuan lend his support?"

Hearing this, the guests’ gazes became meaningful.

If at first they believed Yuan Changan and the Oiran were innocent.

Hearing later things changed their minds.

Others express anger for beauties, but he casually gave away the old master’s authentic work.

For the sake of a border girl.

Even the would-be fiancée probably hadn’t received such a generous gift.

Those with active minds were already guessing.

Could it be because Ji Mingzhu has no family, so Yuan Changan chose her?

After marriage, then bringing an Oiran lady into the mansion, even if Miss Ji was dissatisfied, she could do nothing.

In a word, it was because Miss Ji was easy to handle!

"Since he’s willing to gift a painting to save a woman, why not simply bring her into the mansion, or keep her outside, why let her return to the brothel?"

"Could it be Young Master Yuan has peculiar tastes?"

Someone murmured softly.

Yuan Changan’s face became even uglier.

Watching him unable to defend himself, Xie Yunzhen felt quite pleased.

The matter was done by Yuan Changan, he wasn’t wronged.

Now Ji Mingzhu should be convinced, right?