The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 65: Would You Like to Give It a Try With Me?
Ji Mingzhu returned to the guest courtyard, her lips frighteningly red.
Her lip makeup was also ruined.
Fearing that others might notice something amiss and gossip behind their backs, Gold quickly dismissed everyone.
Then she went to fetch hot water to help Ji Mingzhu wash up.
Seeing the bite mark on her neck, Gold was extremely worried.
The Young Master didn’t want Miss to marry, but he couldn’t persuade the elders to agree to the proposal...
Being a concubine to the Young Master was certainly out of the question.
Miss, coming from a prestigious family, if she were to lower herself to be a concubine, it would be self-degradation.
She had red and swollen eyes, a clear sign she had been crying.
Gold comforted her, "Miss, don’t be afraid. Tomorrow, wear a high-collared dress to cover the wound. It’s not spring yet, so no one will be suspicious."
Although the bite mark didn’t bleed, the tooth marks were deep, red with a hint of blue, incredibly frightening.
It might take at least half a month to heal.
Ji Mingzhu looked sorrowful.
Yuan Changan had seen it; no matter how she tried to hide, it was self-deception.
The little dignity she had left was being torn apart bit by bit, but what else could she do if she didn’t conceal it?
Suddenly, Ji Mingzhu collapsed onto the table.
Her forehead rested on the back of her hand; she didn’t want to speak, didn’t want to think, feeling utterly powerless.
Gold thought she was crying and comforted her again, "Once you and Young Master Yuan are married, the Young Master won’t be able to do as he pleases."
Ji Mingzhu smiled bitterly, "That won’t happen."
Even if she was willing, the Yuan Family wouldn’t risk offending Xie Yunzhen.
Moreover, Yuan Changan saw that embarrassing scene.
The human heart is of flesh; how could he not care?
The room was silent; Ji Mingzhu lay on the table like a peace-seeking sparrow avoiding reality.
So fragile.
So powerless.
After a long time, she slowly took off the white Jade Bracelet from her wrist.
Put it in the box, intending to return it to the old madam when the time was right.
Gold didn’t know how to comfort her either.
The Young Master had a strange temperament and deep thoughts; no one could fathom his mind. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
But this time, he was uncharacteristically open about things.
He was determined to have Miss.
Even the faces of the second madam and the Yuan Family were of no use.
Miss was alone and helpless; what could she do against the Young Master?
Gold was annoyed, "If the Young Master is giving you a hard time, you shouldn’t make it easy for him either!"
Ji Mingzhu was tearless, "If I could do anything to him, would I have rushed into marriage like this?"
Now, even getting married had become a luxury; Ji Mingzhu felt like a bird in a cage.
Even though she had exhausted all her strength, trying to fly to a vast sky.
Yet, she was easily caught again.
Gold’s eyes lit up, "Why don’t you let the Young Master return to the capital first, and after settling those at the mansion, he can propose to you?"
Ji Mingzhu said coolly, "Are you really not a spy sent by Xie Yunzhen?"
Gold covered her mouth, shaking her head vigorously.
She definitely wasn’t a spy!
"I just thought that the Young Master following you all the time isn’t a solution. It’s better to send him away first. By that time, you can proceed with the marriage negotiations and hurry up with the wedding. When the Young Master comes to his senses, everything would be settled."
Gold felt more and more that this was a good idea, clenching her fist with excitement.
"The Young Master can’t forcibly take someone else’s wife!"
Ji Mingzhu looked at her quietly, without saying a word.
If Xie Yunzhen were someone who adhered to propriety, he wouldn’t have come to the Yuan Family, nor would he have blatantly caused trouble.
He doesn’t care about others’ thoughts; he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal.
He would really forcibly take someone else’s wife!
Ji Mingzhu admitted she was somewhat shaken, considering coaxing Xie Yunzhen away first before deciding on the next steps.
But as soon as she thought of his madness, she was afraid.
If he found out he was deceived, whether she was married or not, Xie Yunzhen wouldn’t let her go.
By then, he would only become more frenzied.
Gold also thought of this; Miss had not yet settled on a marriage, and the Young Master was causing chaos.
If it came to that, wouldn’t the heavens be torn apart?
She forced a smile, "When the boat reaches the bridge, it will straighten itself out. Miss, don’t worry too much; the Young Master can’t stay in Yangzhou forever. He should leave soon enough."
Ji Mingzhu pressed her aching forehead.
She couldn’t rely on Xie Yunzhen to leave on his own accord.
Perhaps she should think of a reasonable way to make him leave quickly!
...
With her mind occupied, Ji Mingzhu didn’t sleep well that night.
In a half-conscious state, she always felt someone was standing by her bed, her face itching, as if something was crawling on it.
But when she opened her eyes to look, nothing was there.
As if everything was just her imagination.
She woke up and fell asleep several times, not only failing to regain her strength but feeling more exhausted.
As a guest in someone else’s home, she shouldn’t sleep in too late.
Even though she was not energetic, as dawn broke, Ji Mingzhu struggled to get up.
Just after she finished getting dressed, a maid came to report.
Yuan Changan had arrived.
Remembering the incident, Ji Mingzhu still felt embarrassed.
She touched her neck, and the collar covered the bite mark.
Still feeling uneasy, she looked in the mirror, ensuring nothing was amiss before leaving her room.
Yuan Changan was waiting for her in the flower hall, with a food box on the table.
"Miss Ji, would you like to join me for breakfast?"
He was as courteous as ever, yet Ji Mingzhu found it even more difficult to lift her head.
Whether or not the marriage happened, she came with the intention of discussing it.
That incident undoubtedly embarrassed Yuan Changan.
"Young Master Yuan, I’m sorry."
Yuan Changan was slightly taken aback, then smiled reassuringly, "To be honest, I was quite angry at first."
Realizing that sounded inappropriate, he added, "Not angry at you, but at the fact that men shouldn’t trouble women."
His honesty dissolved Ji Mingzhu’s embarrassment.
"You’re justified if you’re upset with me, as I failed to handle matters in the capital well, causing you trouble."
Yuan Changan shook his head, "I understand, you’re also an unwitting victim."
If she wanted to be the Young Master’s wife, why come to Yangzhou?
By coming, she intended to sever ties with Xie Yunzhen.
But he relentlessly pursued her; she, a weak woman, could do nothing.
His understanding made Ji Mingzhu feel guilty.
"I will find a way to get Xie Yunzhen to leave quickly, so he doesn’t trouble your family."
"The Young Master is not a tyrant, Miss Ji, don’t be nervous."
The word "tyrant" made Ji Mingzhu’s mouth twitch.
She found the term very fitting.
If Xie Yunzhen weren’t a tyrant, why would he always make things difficult for others!
Unconsciously, she fiddled with the handkerchief in her hand, "Anyway, this trouble is my fault, and I must apologize."
Yuan Changan mustered the courage to ask, "Miss Ji, would you like to give it a try with me?"
"Hmm?"
Ji Mingzhu looked puzzled.
Not wanting her to retreat, Yuan Changan stepped forward.
"I mean, I wish to marry you as my wife. As husband and wife, I will help you with your troubles."
"Miss Ji, could you give me a chance?"
