The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control

Xie Yunzhen and Ji Mingzhu stayed at the Duke Mansion.

Upon waking the next day, Ji Mingzhu asked, "Did that Wei guy cause any trouble?"

Xie Yunzhen clicked his tongue, "In my bed, asking about another man, Ji Mingzhu, you’re something else."

"Be serious, don’t go off-topic."

Xie Yunzhen was very serious.

He asked, "Last night you tossed and turned and didn’t sleep well. Were you thinking about him too?"

Ji Mingzhu was indeed worried about Yun Ling’s matter, but saying she was thinking about Young General Wei? That would be too absurd.

She raised her hand to touch Xie Yunzhen’s forehead.

"What are you doing?"

"Checking if you’re sick again."

The man laughed, a pleasant look at the corners of his eyes and brows, "For some reason, when you scold me, I feel completely at ease."

Ji Mingzhu snorted, "You clearly deserve to be scolded."

Xie Yunzhen disagreed, wrapping his arms around Ji Mingzhu’s waist, nuzzling against her chest.

"It shows you’re special to me. As long as it’s you, whether you praise or scold me, I’ll relish it."

After they got married, Xie Yunzhen became enlightened.

Now, when it comes to sweet talk, it was as easy as eating or drinking water.

Ji Mingzhu held his head in place, forbidding him to move further, "You haven’t answered my question yet."

"No engagement cancellation."

Xie Yunzhen said as much.

With those words, he used his teeth to undo Ji Mingzhu’s sash, "Let’s see if there’s any change today."

Ji Mingzhu didn’t believe his nonsense at all, "Can’t you measure with your hand?"

"That works too."

A light laugh entered her ears, Ji Mingzhu only then realized those words were inappropriate.

Her face burned instantly.

Wanting to cover her chest, yet pressing down on the back of his hand.

Xie Yunzhen dared not roll on top, only able to lie on his side, holding her in his arms.

"Have a little snack first, when the baby is born, I’ll make it up to you properly."

Ji Mingzhu didn’t know whether to cry or laugh, "No need at all."

"I’m your only husband, if I don’t take good care of you, wouldn’t that be my failing?"

Ji Mingzhu snorted, "Then how about you take in... two male concubines for me?"

Xie Yunzhen tightened his grip, "Think again!"

His calloused hands roamed all over, and at some point, Ji Mingzhu’s nightwear disappeared.

Her cheeks were flushed, eyes misted with moisture, looking just like a blooming peony.

The inside of the tent was dark, the scent of the body occupying the senses.

The scene was vivid and fragrant.

Xie Yunzhen experienced a strange sense of satisfaction.

From an innocent girl to a charming bride, Mingzhu’s every transformation was because of him.

He captured Ji Mingzhu’s chin, kissing her tenderly and passionately.

Xie Yunzhen dared not be reckless, afraid of hurting the child inside Mingzhu’s belly.

The man’s voice was low, filled with surging, suppressed desire.

"Zhu Zhu, help me."

"You’re so annoying."

Xie Yunzhen acted like he didn’t hear.

Kissing her forehead, her cheeks, and the corners of her mouth indiscriminately.

Ji Mingzhu’s legs were suddenly warmed.

Instinctively clamping her knees.

Xie Yunzhen’s eyes curved, the corners of his mouth lifting more and more, "Zhu Zhu is so good."

On the first day of the lunar new year, Ji Mingzhu and Xie Yunzhen both got up late.

According to gold, they might be lounging in bed for the whole year.

Fortunately, Ji Mingzhu was pregnant, so lounging in bed seemed normal, and nobody said much.

Like always, whenever she had time, Ji Mingzhu would head to the second house.

She heard that Mrs. Guan was arranging a match for Yun Ling, scheduled for three days later.

The location was set at a temple outside the city.

Ji Mingzhu said, "With one after another viewing like this, I’m afraid we’ll leave the capital, and Yun Ling’s marriage won’t be settled yet."

Mrs. Guan sighed, "There’s no other way, the Emperor wants you to leave after the new year, the timing is indeed rushed."

With things unsettled, Ji Mingzhu couldn’t help but worry.

She suggested, "Why not throw a banquet, invite all the suitable gentlemen to the mansion, and we can choose carefully then."

Mrs. Guan imagined that scene, "That would be too over the top, anyone who didn’t know would think it’s a Princess selecting a Prince Consort."

That was a rather audacious statement.

After saying it, Mrs. Guan immediately bowed towards the direction of the Imperial Palace to apologize.

In Ji Mingzhu’s view, Xie Yunling was a precious little girl, and since the family had the means, as long as it didn’t exceed standards, any amount of pomp was fine.

"In other families, when selecting a bride for their sons, they also hold various events and invite eligible women to attend."

"This..."

Mrs. Guan was momentarily speechless, "Selecting a bride has always been like this..."

Xie Yunling snorted, "Clearly, everyone’s families are about the same, yet they let a group of girls be picked and chosen from, anyone who didn’t know would think it’s a consort selection!"

That was an even more audacious statement.

Mrs. Guan helplessly said, "Little ancestor, you better shut up now."

"I wasn’t wrong, if they can choose, why can’t we girls? It’s not like we’re marrying up, having to lower ourselves before others."

Mrs. Guan rubbed her temples, "The teacher praised you for making great progress a few days ago, but today it seems you’ve backtracked again!"

Xie Yunling stuck out her tongue, a playful look on her face.

"Don’t you think I make sense? Since we’re well-matched, we should respect each other."

"If it’s mutual respect, why are you still making a fuss about hosting a banquet to gather all the gentlemen for you to choose from?"

The point looped back again, "But this is how others do it when picking a bride! Why can’t we use this method to choose a son-in-law and not be respectful to people?"

Mrs. Guan responded with exasperation, "That’s all nonsense, don’t argue with me about it, it’s pointless."

Xie Yunling clung to Ji Mingzhu’s arm, smiling, "Anyway, brother said I don’t need to marry off for alliances, if anyone feels offended, they can just not come to the banquet."

"Even if it’s not for alliances, you still need to pick a good family, do you think you can marry just anyone?"

"Brother said I could marry someone I love."

Xie Yunling quoted Xie Yunzhen again.

Xie Yunzhen was present too, maybe because he was now a father, he had different thoughts at the moment.

"Marriage is about more than just love being suitable."

Yunling had a simple nature, Xie Yunzhen was a bit worried.

What if someone with bad intentions approached Yun Ling on purpose?

"Then why did you insist on marrying my Sister Mingzhu back then?"

Xie Yunzhen’s expression subtly changed.

Clearing his throat, "We were in love, and marriage was only natural."

Xie Yunling looked "disdainful," thinking this person was too good at twisting the truth.

"Then I’ll find someone who loves me too."

Xie Yunzhen continued, "I was sure Mingzhu was a good girl, can you be sure the person you like is decent?"

Xie Yunling: "..."

She stomped her foot in frustration, "The character isn’t even formed yet, and you’re already raining on my parade. Neither this nor that, I might as well stay home and be an old maid."

Mrs. Guan hurriedly coaxed her, "Ah Zhen is concerned about you; otherwise, he wouldn’t care whether the person you marry is good or bad."

Xie Yunling understood the reasoning.

"But I’m grown now, I can’t hide under your wings forever, no matter the outcome, there are some paths I have to walk on my own."

Hearing this, everyone realized that Yun Ling had truly grown up.

Ji Mingzhu patted her head, "Yun Ling has always been amazing, we trust your judgment."