The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 97: I Must Marry Ji Mingzhu

The more excited Xie Yunzhen was, the more indifferent Ji Mingzhu appeared.

Indifferent to the point where Xie Yunzhen suspected that everything was within Mingzhu’s calculations.

She couldn’t deal with Du Peifang alone, but she was determined to seek justice for Yuan Changan.

For this, she was willing to pay any price.

By interacting with Du Ziqian, she was forcing him to take the first step, thus putting the initiative in her hands.

It was he who begged to be used by her.

Not her begging him for help.

Even if it was for the same thing, there’s a world of difference between the two.

The incident with General Ji was an accident that disrupted her plans.

Xie Yunzhen didn’t seek verification.

It was meaningless.

His goal from start to finish was just one, to bring Mingzhu back to his side.

Now that his goal was achieved, to fuss over other things would be overreaching, not knowing when to stop while things were good.

If Mingzhu changed her mind, he wouldn’t even have a place to cry.

Holding Ji Mingzhu’s face, he kissed her forehead and said, "In ten days, I will come to marry you."

Ji Mingzhu scoffed coldly, "Young Master, you should handle your family matters first."

Not to mention what the Du Family might think, even those in the Duke Mansion would cause a scene.

Xie Yunzhen wasn’t hurt by her cold demeanor, instead, he tightened his embrace around Ji Mingzhu.

He didn’t know if he had something wrong with him, he just liked clinging to her cold shoulder.

"If someone comes looking, don’t let them in. I have people arranged in secret, you don’t need to be afraid."

Ji Mingzhu turned her head, "When did you arrange these people?"

Being stared at by her clear eyes, Xie Yunzhen inexplicably felt guilty.

But he didn’t want to lie to Ji Mingzhu anymore.

"The day you returned to the capital."

As he tightened his hold on Ji Mingzhu, the string inside him tensed up again.

He was very afraid that Mingzhu would be angry.

Thinking he was watching her.

"You should leave now."

Thinking she was angry, Xie Yunzhen explained, "I was just afraid that some reckless person would offend you."

Ji Mingzhu looked a bit weary, "I am tired."

It was already deep into the night; if Xie Yunzhen hadn’t suddenly visited, she would still be in her dreams.

Raising her eyelids, Ji Mingzhu said, "Young Master, next time you visit, please use the front door."

Speaking of this, Xie Yunzhen felt wronged.

If Mingzhu was willing to see him, would he need to climb through the window?

Still feeling uneasy, Xie Yunzhen said, "You promised me not to go back on your word, otherwise..."

"Otherwise, what?"

Xie Yunzhen’s eyes darkened, "Even if I have to tie you up, I will bring you home to be my wife!"

"Get out!"

Ji Mingzhu was held in his arms, unable to kick or hit him.

By the time she realized it, she had already used her head to bump against Xie Yunzhen’s chin.

Her brows slightly furrowed, her face full of remorse.

The air was overly quiet.

Suddenly, a low chuckle came from the man beside her, and the large hand pressing against her back instead held her head.

Gently rubbing, as if to comfort.

"What if you hurt yourself?"

Finally gaining her freedom, Ji Mingzhu yanked his hand away, "Fake sentimentality!"

Xie Yunzhen immediately suppressed his smile, but the light in his eyes was astonishingly bright.

Seeing this, Ji Mingzhu became even more annoyed.

"Are you leaving or not?"

Xie Yunzhen said, "I’ll leave once you fall asleep."

Ji Mingzhu watched him coldly without speaking.

Xie Yunzhen, bracing himself, said, "I’ll leave when you lie down."

Ji Mingzhu’s gaze grew colder.

Not wanting to upset her, he reluctantly got up, "Mingzhu, in ten days, I will definitely come to marry you."

...

The procedure for a grand wedding is complex, from arranging the marriage to the wedding itself, it takes at least a few months, sometimes years.

Ten days is too rushed.

But Xie Yunzhen couldn’t wait any longer; he had to marry Mingzhu as quickly as possible.

For one, he feared Mingzhu would change her mind.

For another, he didn’t want Xie Yunxuan to return to the capital and cause trouble.

The longer it was delayed, the more change could happen. If he weren’t afraid of wronging Mingzhu, he would have brought her home at the break of dawn.

The time was tight, but the betrothal gifts should not be lacking.

So, Xie Yunzhen ordered to open the storeroom as soon as he returned to the mansion, to count out everything and send them all to Ji Mingzhu as betrothal gifts.

He returned to the capital triumphantly, receiving numerous rewards.

Gold and silver, fertile lands, and even a death exemption plaque.

As the Princely Heir of the Duke Mansion, Xie Yunzhen never lacked for good things; apart from the rewards, the storeroom contained numerous precious paintings and calligraphy, gemstone and jade artifacts.

These things were also very suitable to gift to a young lady.

Additionally, Xie Yunzhen allocated a large sum of silver, instructing others to purchase jewelry and send it all to the west of the city.

His every move was not hidden from the people in the mansion.

Princess An He could no longer sit still and, supporting the old lady, went to Xie Yunzhen’s courtyard.

"Ah Zhen, just how long are you going to act like a fool?"

Xie Yunzhen was unfazed, continuing to arrange the wedding matters.

Apart from the betrothal gifts, Ji Mingzhu’s wedding dress, the phoenix crown to be worn, the arrangement of the bridal chamber, including the guest list for the banquet, the various details of the wedding...he must prepare them all himself.

Xie Yunzhen understood that Mingzhu wouldn’t put any thought into these things.

In their past life, she did embroider a wedding dress herself.

And even made many clothes and shoes for him.

But he didn’t cherish it; in this life, he could only repay her doubly.

Seeing him write and draw on paper, completely ignoring others, Princess An He became angry.

"Marriage is a major event, always dictated by parental orders and matchmaking words. We do not agree to Ji Mingzhu entering the Duke Mansion; you might as well give up on this idea!"

She had already sent a betrothal proposal to the Du Family, and now, to break off the engagement, would the Du Family agree?

Furthermore, if she couldn’t even manage her son’s marriage, wouldn’t she be laughed at by others?

Xie Yunzhen raised an eyebrow, "Not entering the Duke Mansion is fine, I’ll just take her to live somewhere else, so she won’t have to bother with morning and evening greetings."

Once the wedding was done and the marriage contract established, Ji Mingzhu would rightfully be his wife.

Whether they lived in the Duke Mansion or not made little difference.

In any case, wherever Mingzhu was, he would be there.

Princess An He was so angry she almost spat blood, "You, you are such a rebellious child!"

The old lady also looked disapproving, "If you really like her, you can bring her in as a concubine later on. Why use your life’s major event to fool around?"

In their past life, they also didn’t approve of Mingzhu entering the house.

It was just that during that time, Mingzhu was pregnant, and he was also "diagnosed" with difficulty in having children.

The elders didn’t dare to gamble, only then did they relent.

This time, Mingzhu wasn’t pregnant, and he didn’t want to tarnish her reputation with an out-of-wedlock pregnancy.

"The Duke Mansion doesn’t lack a son like me, but my wife can only be Ji Mingzhu. Where she is, I will be."

Princess An He was furious, "Do you mean that if we disagree with Ji Mingzhu entering the house, you will sever ties with the Duke Mansion?"

Xie Yunzhen remained silent.

The old lady pressed her daughter-in-law’s hand, signaling her not to speak.

"Ah Zhen, must you break your elders’ hearts like this?"

Xie Yunzhen’s tone was calm, "Is it so hard not to make things difficult for Ji Mingzhu?"

Seeing him stubbornly unwilling to listen to reason, Princess An He, in a bad mood, said, "We agree to let her enter as a concubine, what else are you dissatisfied with?"

The word concubine sounded extremely grating to Xie Yunzhen’s ears.

The treasure he worked so hard to regain could not be sullied by others!

"Since you like Du Peifang so much and think being a concubine is such an honor, then send her to Father’s chambers."

Princess An He doubted her ears, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Xie Yunzhen put down the pen in his hand.

"Mother, I’m not just speaking casually."

He stated each word clearly, "I must marry Ji Mingzhu. Don’t force me, or the situation will spiral out of control, and it won’t be me and Mingzhu who are embarrassed."