The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 17: The Marriage Is Settled

The most severe injury on Ji Mingzhu was on her head. Once it was treated and the prescription was given, Xi Yu left.

The remaining injuries were handled by the medical women treating Ji Mingzhu.

However, there was a burning curiosity in their hearts: did Xie Yunzhen have a white moonlight in his heart?

And what was his relationship with Mrs. Zheng?

Based on what he knew about Xie Yunzhen, he was not someone who meddled in other people’s business.

Giving the doctor to Du Peilan just didn’t add up.

Xi Yu was eager to know the answer, so he turned and headed to Xie Yunzhen’s study.

Mrs. Guan had gone out, and only found out about Mingzhu’s accident upon her return.

She hurried over in a flurry.

"Mingzhu!"

Mrs. Guan rushed to the bedside, "Weren’t you supposed to be going for an outing outside the city? How did you get so seriously injured? If I had known... if I had known, I would never have let you leave the house."

Ji Mingzhu lay prone on the bed, her small face pale.

Mrs. Guan wanted to touch her head but didn’t dare, seeing her unconscious state, tears cascaded down her cheeks.

Cautiously, she held Ji Mingzhu’s injured hand, gently blowing on the bandaged area.

Her voice choked, "If something were to happen to you, your aunt would be too ashamed to face your mother."

Xie Yunling was also crying, "Sister Mingzhu was injured so seriously to protect me."

Her own daughter was unscathed, yet her dear friend’s daughter lay unconscious. Mrs. Guan felt increasingly guilty.

"We must heal Mingzhu, I will seek help from the Commandery Princess to ask the Imperial Physician for assistance!"

Someone who had been ignored for a long time finally found the opportunity to speak.

She cleared her throat, "Divine Doctor Xi said, Mingzhu’s life is not in danger. Sister-in-law, don’t frighten yourself unnecessarily. Heaven forbid that Mingzhu’s illness hasn’t improved and you end up collapsing instead."

Xie Yunling nodded, "Earlier the Divine Doctor Xi said that Sister Mingzhu needs to rest quietly."

Mrs. Guan wiped her tears, "Sister-in-law, forgive me for making you laugh."

"Mingzhu is your dear friend’s daughter, and she’s been raised by you these past few years. Naturally, you care about her."

Princess An He changed the topic, "However, now that she’s injured, who knows whether it will affect her marriage arrangements."

Mrs. Guan’s expression stiffened.

Her fingernails dug into the palm of her hand. These people were always fixated on Mingzhu, assuming she had ambitions of climbing the social ladder.

It was truly infuriating!

Mingzhu, born into a military family, naturally possessed a noble spirit. How could she be a shallow person who covets vanity?

Mrs. Guan felt both sour and bitter inside, thinking of the grievances Mingzhu had suffered living with her.

Wiping her eyes, Mrs. Guan said, "Mingzhu’s marriage arrangements are already in place. She might marry far away, but some matters are still unclear. Until her marriage is finalized, I kindly ask you to keep it confidential, sister-in-law."

Princess An He raised an eyebrow, "Is that true?"

"As sisters-in-law, do you think I would deceive you?"

"Of course not."

A fleeting smile appeared at the corner of Princess An He’s mouth but disappeared quickly, yet it was still caught by Mrs. Guan.

Feeling even more disheartened, it was no wonder Mingzhu wanted to marry.

Living under someone else’s roof, always being guarded against, who would want to live such a life?

Taking a deep breath, she said, "It’s thanks to Ah Zhen for bringing Mingzhu back today. I offer thanks to Ah Zhen on her behalf."

Xie Yunling snorted, "Big Brother gave Sister Mingzhu’s doctor to someone else. He’s merely making up for it, why thank him?"

These words shifted Princess An He’s focus back onto Du Peilan.

Feeling very agitated, she didn’t want to beat around the bush with them.

"Mingzhu is just a young girl; she shouldn’t stay here with Ah Zhen. If word gets out, her engagement could be ruined."

"Aunt, Divine Doctor Xi said that Sister Mingzhu shouldn’t be moved."

"I’m just doing what’s best for her. A young girl’s reputation is very important."

Xie Yunling bit her lip. Sister Mingzhu hadn’t done anything to provoke anyone, so why did Aunt have to target her?

Even gravely injured, they were still bringing up some imaginary reputation issues, clearly making things difficult!

Mrs. Guan’s expression turned a little cool, "Mingzhu is a grown-up lady. Staying here is indeed inappropriate. I’ll have someone fetch a stretcher right away."

"You always see things clearly, sister-in-law."

She rose gracefully, "They didn’t keep their appointment today. I must go and apologize to the wives of various families. Sister-in-law, take good care of Mingzhu. I must be off."

Mrs. Guan nodded, "You go ahead with your matters, sister-in-law. Don’t worry."

Once everyone had walked away, Xie Yunling complained in a low voice, "Sister Mingzhu doesn’t want to stay at our house at all, and besides, Big Brother is much older than her and always has a stern face. She’s not interested in him, and Aunt is so obviously trying to push her out, she’s not afraid of being mocked."

Mrs. Guan patted her back, "Daring to criticize your elders at such a young age, you must want to be punished by kneeling in the ancestral hall!"

Xie Yunling immediately fell silent.

These are the rules of the house; even if elders were wrong, you couldn’t criticize them freely as a junior.

"Listening and watching more isn’t necessarily bad, but speaking more will definitely cause trouble. If you don’t learn to watch your words and actions, when you go to your husband’s family in the future, you will surely be disliked."

"Then I just won’t get married, is that okay?"

"Nonsense!" She gave her a look, "Don’t disturb Sister Mingzhu."

Xie Yunling fell completely silent.

Mrs. Guan ordered people to fetch a stretcher, making a bit of commotion, which caught Xie Yunzhen’s attention.

He stood up and walked swiftly out.

Behind him, Xi Yu was still asking, "Do you actually like Du Peilan?"

Xie Yunzhen turned back, "What do you think?"

Xi Yu wanted to say, how would he know? He wasn’t a worm in Xie Yunzhen’s stomach.

But before he could speak, the person had already walked far off.

Seeing the maids carry the stretcher into the side room, Xie Yunzhen followed them inside, "Second Aunt, what’s this about?"

Mrs. Guan pointed to the person on the bed, "Bringing Mingzhu back to Xiao Xiang Courtyard."

Xie Yunzhen’s fingers curled slightly, "She’s still unconscious and shouldn’t be moved."

Xie Yunling said, "Aunt said that men and women should keep a distance from each other. Allowing Sister Mingzhu to stay here could invite criticism."

Once she finished speaking, Mrs. Guan said, "The Commandery Princess’s concerns are valid. There are gossipy people in the mansion; it’s better to let Mingzhu return to Xiao Xiang Courtyard."

"No one would dare gossip."

Mrs. Guan looked puzzled.

Xie Yunzhen pressed a fist to his lips, clearing his throat, "A person’s life is at stake. To fuss over trivialities at this time is to show disrespect for life."

"Moreover, this place is closer to Xi Yu’s courtyard. If there’s any issue, it’s more convenient to seek help."

"But..."

"I’ll explain to Mother myself."

If there was a choice, Mrs. Guan wouldn’t want to move Mingzhu either.

Her head injury was serious, and she was still unconscious. If she accidentally bumped somewhere, the consequences were unthinkable.

She hesitated for a moment and said, "Then we’ll wait until she wakes up, see the situation, and then decide."

Xie Yunzhen nodded, "That’s the reasonable course."

His gaze involuntarily drifted towards the bed.

Ji Mingzhu lay there, facing him, her rosy lips drained of colors, hints of pink and white.

Her eyes tightly closed, her long eyelashes strikingly visible, like two small fans.

The black and white contrast made her appear even more fragile.

Xie Yunzhen felt uneasy, a thought forming in his mind.

If only Ji Mingzhu would open her eyes and look at him ...