Chapter 268 - 267: Quite Alike in Certain Ways
Mingzhu had to get it off her chest and revealed all the "good deeds" of Young General Wei that could be spoken of.
"At the celebration banquet that day, you mentioned a life-saving grace, it turns out to be like this!"
Yun Ling’s impression of Young General Wei worsened.
Marching in war concerns so many lives, yet he was so rash.
If he harmed my brother, I wouldn’t let him off!
Mingzhu and Yun Ling together scolded Young General Wei to the point where he was greatly shamed.
After this scolding, they felt a lot better.
The more Xie Yunzhen listened, the more obvious the smile in his eyes became.
He poured a cup of hot tea, "I didn’t know you were this protective of me."
His tone was laughing, obviously in a very good mood.
Mingzhu glared at him, "My behavior isn’t obvious enough?"
"Well, it is quite obvious."
Reaching out with a long arm, Xie Yunzhen placed his hand on the back of Mingzhu’s chair.
His deep eyes were filled with affection.
"Perhaps I’m greedy, always wanting you to show it a bit more."
Mingzhu quickly picked up her teacup and took a sip, silently warning Xie Yunzhen with her eyes not to say such things in front of the children.
Yun Ling watched them with a smile.
Her little face was flushed, feeling somewhat shy for no reason.
But she really liked watching the affection between her brother and Sister Mingzhu...
"We’re all family, what’s there to be shy about."
This was said to Mingzhu, a bit out of the blue.
However, Yun Ling, with a sudden insight, understood the deeper meaning, and her smile widened.
"You’ve been married for years, I don’t know how many times you’ve shown off your affection in front of me, Sister Mingzhu, why are you still shy?"
Mingzhu, having thin skin, tends to get anxious when shy.
When anxious, she choked a little.
Xie Yunzhen was startled, quickly abandoning his nonchalant demeanor to pat her back.
Yun Ling also handed a handkerchief for Mingzhu to cover her mouth, "I was wrong, next time I won’t tease you, don’t rush."
Now that Mingzhu is pregnant, she’s the focus of protection.
If she coughs, Xie Yunzhen uncontrollably worries whether it would affect the pregnancy bump.
Gently patting her back, once she recovered, he asked, "Is your belly hurting?"
"It’s not that exaggerated."
This year, her health has been much better than before.
The child is stable, no need to be overly cautious.
Xie Yunzhen glanced coldly outside the window, "That guy is truly a jinx, every time I meet him, I have bad luck."
Yun Ling nodded vigorously.
She and Young General Wei have no relations, yet he clung to her.
His relentless demeanor is truly frightening.
Silently deciding, she would take a detour whenever encountering anyone from the Wei Family.
Including the Empress in the palace.
If it weren’t for her impulsive nomination, she wouldn’t be in today’s trouble.
Yun Ling stood by the window, unable to see General Wei and others, but she instinctively searched the riverside.
"I wonder how that Miss Zhao is doing."
Mingzhu took another sip of water to suppress the foreign feeling in her throat.
"So curious, just send someone to inquire."
As the lady gave the order, Xie Yunzhen naturally complied.
He called forth Tianshui, instructing, "Go check on the situation. If the one surnamed Wei dares to pester, don’t show mercy."
With that, a few more people were dispatched to aid Tianshui.
From the looks of it, anyone not in the know would think there was trouble brewing.
Mingzhu rarely dislikes anyone, especially after resolving her father’s issue, she let go of the hatred and became much more at peace.
Even seeing Princess An He and the old Madam, she wasn’t as annoyed as before.
Annoyed to the point of not wanting to stay in Duke Mansion.
Even the emperor in the palace, as long as he doesn’t provoke her again, she could pretend nothing happened.
Living peacefully.
But some people just wouldn’t let them have peace.
Initially, she was already annoyed with Young General Wei, and now he’s pestering Yun Ling.
This made Mingzhu more and more furious.
In her heart, Yun Ling is her dear sister.
She should be paired with a gentleman of good character, someone who respects Yun Ling.
"He doesn’t even consider how old he is, yet has the nerve to propose to Yun Ling!"
The scolding was for Young General Wei, yet Xie Yunzhen felt like he got caught in the crossfire.
He is eight years older than Mingzhu...
It’s like an old cow eating young grass too.
Punching a fist to his lips, he cleared his throat, "For a man, being older is fine as long as he knows how to cherish."
Mingzhu retorted, "Some people get older, with bigger tempers, cherishing my foot."
Xie Yunzhen said sternly, "No using swear words."
Mingzhu looked at Xie Yunzhen with a half-smile, "Suddenly realized, he’s quite like you. Not only is he older, but in some aspects, he’s a rogue too!"
Xie Yunzhen looked embarrassed, but he still tried to argue.
"Nonsense, I’m devoted to my lady. What’s he got on me?"
Mingzhu’s eyes were complicated, "When we first met, you weren’t like this."
A guilty conscience dreads being reminded of past grievances.
Xie Yunzhen was one such person.
Starting to speak nonsense, "I’m more righteous than him, and not as scheming, always wanting to dig the benefits to the Wei family..."
People are only good or bad in contrast.
The more Xie Yunzhen spoke, the more he felt like he was a good guy.
He made a resolute conclusion, "The one surnamed Wei is a scoundrel."
Mingzhu looked at him teasingly, pinching his stern face, "You really know how to step on others to elevate yourself."
Xie Yunzhen almost laughed out loud, "Do I?"
"Yes."
"He’s originally terrible."
And now that he’s set his sights on Yun Ling, even more so!
Xie Yunzhen seriously instructed Yun Ling, "No matter how he tries to coerce you, don’t go soft-hearted."
Yun Ling doesn’t like Young General Wei, so naturally, she wouldn’t be soft-hearted.
But seeing her brother’s fierce expression, she wanted to contradict him a little.
"Sister Mingzhu could soften her heart for you. If Young General Wei is like you, able to admit his mistakes and turn back in time, I’d find it possible to give him a chance."
Xie Yunzhen felt uneasy all over.
Even though he knew it’s just a child contradicting him.
Still, he worried.
If Yun Ling truly softened her heart towards the one surnamed Wei, getting fooled...
Just the thought of such a scenario was headache-inducing!
His tone grew more severe, "You better drop this idea soon."
Yun Ling snorted, "He’s already engaged, and I’m not sick, clinging to someone else’s fiancé."
As for whether that Miss Zhao is good or bad, Yun Ling didn’t know.
But regardless of her character, it’s not a reason to meddle in someone else’s relationship.
Besides, she didn’t like Young General Wei anyway.
Talking about this is truly pointless.
Xie Yunzhen stared at Yun Ling for a while, confirming she wouldn’t do anything foolish, only then did he relax a little.
Embracing Mingzhu’s waist, he rubbed her pregnancy bump.
"Suddenly, I think having a son is advantageous."
"Hmm?"
As long as he thought that his daughter might also experience such things in the future, Xie Yunzhen began to worry.
Any rascal who dares to bother their daughter, he’d never let off lightly!
Facing Mingzhu’s puzzled gaze, Xie Yunzhen seriously replied.
"If it’s a son, no son-in-law, which is an eyesore, will appear at home."
Yun Ling quickly added, "That’s not certain, someone might be, you know, a bit more open-minded."
Mingzhu: "..."