The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 31: Why Does Ji Mingzhu Hate Him?

Because of Ji Mingzhu’s words, Du Peilan found herself unable to cry freely nor stop crying.

Tears teetered on the edge, a truly amusing sight.

The hand hidden within her wide sleeves clenched into a fist, nails digging into her palm, yet still failed to quell her anger.

An expression of resentment flashed briefly in her eyes.

Ji Mingzhu... she would remember.

If given the chance, she would repay today’s humiliation a hundredfold in the future!

Xie Yunzhen, scolded and momentarily stunned, quickly regained his composure.

He inexplicably felt that this was Ji Mingzhu’s true nature.

At times timid, like a little rabbit, not even daring to look up and meet his gaze.

Yet sometimes bold enough to show her claws and scratch him.

Is this what they mean when they say even a rabbit will bite when cornered?

Since childhood, Xie Yunzhen had always been the center of admiration; being ridiculed in public was a first.

In the past, he would have made Ji Mingzhu pay for such behavior.

But strangely enough, at this moment, he didn’t feel anger at all.

He even found it quite amusing.

Seeing Xie Yunzhen’s unwavering gaze on the people inside the shop, Du Peilan bit her lip.

She didn’t want Ah Zhen looking at other women.

Whether he liked them or loathed them, Ji Mingzhu did not deserve Ah Zhen’s attention.

Intending to pull his sleeve.

"Ah Zhen..."

Xie Yunzhen disliked women approaching him, instinctively placing his hands behind his back.

Du Peilan couldn’t even touch a corner of his clothes.

Her outstretched hand halted mid-air, utterly embarrassed.

Clearly last time at the Duke Mansion, Ah Zhen had been so close to her.

Not only did he personally lead her in, but he also invited her to the garden for tea.

Who in the whole capital could boast such a privilege?

Why was today different...

Du Peilan panicked momentarily.

Ultimately attributing the reason to Ah Zhen wanting to avoid suspicion, since this was outside.

Perhaps it was also because Ji Mingzhu had somehow spoiled his mood.

Regardless, the issue wasn’t with her.

Pressing her lips together, Du Peilan quietly asked, "Did I upset Miss Ji again?"

Recalling Ji Mingzhu’s flustered state, Xie Yunzhen was sure she was indeed angry.

His fingers gently rubbed, wondering what it would feel like to poke her puffed cheeks.

An indescribable emotion swelled within his chest, urging him to continue "teasing" Ji Mingzhu.

He desired more than anything to make her cry aloud, to see how she would dare "scratch" him in the future!

His lips quickly curled up, before returning to a cold and distant demeanor.

"Clearly she has reason to curse, Yun Ling spends days with her, yet fears not being corrupted!"

With those words, the tall man, carried by the chill wind, stepped into the shop.

Du Peilan’s eyes brightened; if Ah Zhen reprimanded her publicly, Ji Mingzhu’s reputation would be tarnished.

Let alone the Duke Mansion, even small households would be unlikely to accept her!

She rushed in eagerly.

In a past life, chasing after Xie Yunzhen constantly had honed Ji Mingzhu’s skills considerably.

Without turning around, merely by listening to footsteps, she could tell it was Xie Yunzhen approaching.

Grabbing Yun Ling’s wrist, she quickly ascended to the second floor.

While following Ji Mingzhu, Yun Ling glanced back at her brother’s expression.

Sure enough, it was as black as a pot’s bottom.

Du Peilan followed closely, unable to hide the smugness on her face.

Judging by the situation, it was clear they were allies, coming to demand justice from her and Sister Mingzhu!

"Sister Mingzhu, elder brother seems very angry."

If not for Du Peilan, he wouldn’t care about this trivial matter.

Yet he pursued them into the shop.

With so many onlookers, she and Sister Mingzhu’s reputation was at stake.

Within half a day, word would surely spread that Sister Mingzhu had angered the Duke Mansion’s Young Master.

Who knew how many would criticize her behind her back.

Most concerning of all, Du Peilan would undoubtedly be smug!

Having intentionally vexed Sister Mingzhu at their first meeting, who knew how much worse she’d become next time! 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Thinking of this, Xie Yunling was almost beside himself with frustration.

Desperate to rush down and scratch Du Peilan’s face, daring her to sow discord again!

Crying, crying, all she knew was crying.

Zheng family’s top scholar was ruined by her tears, she cursed him to death!

Ji Mingzhu didn’t look back, her pace quickening.

At the corner, someone forcefully seized her wrist, preventing her from continuing.

In mere days, this was the second time Xie Yunzhen had overpowered her physically.

Ji Mingzhu loathed this feeling intensely.

As if she were a playful bird unable ever to escape Xie Yunzhen’s grasp.

A sense of helplessness consumed her, accompanied by grievance and anger.

Was she destined to be entangled with Xie Yunzhen forever?

No, this was not the outcome she desired!

Suddenly turning back, "Who exactly is bullying whom? I understand your bias, but don’t overstep your bounds!"

Ji Mingzhu no longer evaded, her emotions fully exposed in her eyes.

Xie Yunzhen was hurt by the disdain within her gaze, tempestuous waves surged within him.

His reason swallowed whole.

Why did Ji Mingzhu have the right to dislike him!

The hand gripping her wrist tightened more, giving Ji Mingzhu the illusion of her bones being crushed.

A pampered lady from the boudoir could hardly endure the strength of a martial artist.

Ji Mingzhu was in pain, yet she refused to submit.

Staring coldly at Xie Yunzhen, she sneered, "Young Master, please have some respect."

Boys and girls should not sit together from the age of seven; they were both adults now, and pulling each other was improper.

Xie Yunzhen didn’t want to let go of Ji Mingzhu, fearing that once his grip loosened, she would flee.

His sharp gaze swept around, under the oppressive pressure, people either left or lowered their heads.

This was the Young Master Ousted with victories, not only a friend of the Crown Prince but also well-regarded by the Emperor.

No one dared to observe his affairs.

Idle gossip was out of the question.

Witnessing this scene, Ji Mingzhu felt a chill as if she had returned to the day she was "caught in infidelity."

Xie Yunzhen held high rank and noble status, unconditionally right in whatever he did.

They had been found in the same bed.

Xie Yunzhen was the victim.

While she, Ji Mingzhu, was the shameless woman who used filthy tactics to climb into bed.

Those disdainful glances and contemptuous words cut into her like knives.

No blood was spilled, yet it shattered her pride.

Her hope for protection from Xie Yunzhen was met with his disgust and hatred.

If it weren’t for bearing his child, Xie Yunzhen wouldn’t have spared her a second glance in that past life.

The current situation differed, yet was fundamentally alike.

No one dared to criticize Xie Yunzhen, even if they did, it was but a romantic anecdote for him.

Yet for her, it was different.

All malice would be directed towards her.

In the tongues of others, Ji Mingzhu was a cunning woman, scheming for an advantageous match.

She was human, not a deity.

Unable to tolerate public scrutiny and feign indifference.

Too furious to speak, tears welled in Ji Mingzhu’s eyes.

"If Young Master wishes to punish, could it be...not here?" In the end, her voice carried a trace of sob.

Don’t subject her to public surveying.

Avoid dragging her into a whirlpool of scandal, for others to jest around their meals.

The agony of slander was something she didn’t wish to experience for a second time.

Xie Yunzhen didn’t grasp her meaning, stubbornly asking, "Why curse?"

Why say he’s biased?

And why gaze at him with such loathing!