Quick Transmigration: The Villain Always Ends Up with the Male Lead

Upon entering the room, Shi Qi had already fallen into a deep sleep. Yi Xuan moved closer to the bedside, listening to his steady breathing, and carefully examined him for a while before finally feeling at ease. He lay down beside him, held the sleeping Shi Qi in his arms, and peacefully fell asleep himself.

The next day, when Shi Qi woke up, Yi Xuan was just coming over with a bowl of porridge: "Have some porridge, it'll be perfect before you take your medicine." As he spoke, he blew on the porridge in the spoon and put it to Shi Qi's lips.

Shi Qi ate the hot porridge with a spoon. Just as he finished, Tang Baiwei brought in the decocted medicine. Shi Qi took the medicine and drank it without even frowning. He drinks Chinese medicine every day now and feels like he's becoming immune to the bitterness.

Tang Baiwei took the empty bowl from Shi Qi's hand: "Young Master Shi, are you feeling unwell today?"

Shi Qi shook his head: "I don't feel uncomfortable at all; on the contrary, I don't feel so cold anymore."

Tang Baiwei smiled and said, "That's good..." Then she asked, "When do you two plan to go back?" Seemingly afraid that the two might misunderstand, she explained, "I didn't mean to send you away!"

Upon hearing this, Yi Xuan smiled and said, "After my uncle rests for a few days and his condition stabilizes, we will return... I also want to thank you, Miss and Valley Master. Otherwise, my uncle and I don't know what the outcome would have been. I don't know how to thank you enough."

Tang Baiwei waved her hand: "Hey, it's no big deal. Being able to help you is already the best thing we can do. You don't need to repay us."

Although Tang Baiwei said that, Yixuan still felt it was inappropriate, so he took off a jade pendant that he always wore from his waist: "In that case, please accept this, Miss. If you need anything in the future, you can use this jade pendant to go to the capital for help."

Tang Baiwei knew that an emperor's promise was often far more valuable than gold and silver, so she didn't refuse and accepted the jade pendant: "Then thank you very much, Young Master Yi."

Three days later, seeing that Shi Qi's health had improved, the two bid farewell to the Tang family and embarked on their journey back to the capital.

Inside the carriage, 007 asked Shi Qi, "Host, given your current physical condition, how can you help Yi Xuan unify the world? Besides, Yi Xuan doesn't seem like the kind of person who would actively start a war."

Shi Qi replied, "According to the worldview here, if we want to unify the world, the only option left is the Northern Kingdom. We have just conquered the Southern Kingdom, and the Northern Kingdom will become restless sooner or later."

"As for my health... Yanchao has other generals besides me, so I can just offer advice from behind the scenes."

007 nodded knowingly: "What if Yixuan won't even let you go to the military camp?"

Shi Qi: "..."

After another month or so, they returned to the capital. In a few more days, it would be the day of Yixuan's coming-of-age ceremony.

In short, as soon as he returned, he threw himself into endless busyness. He not only had to prepare the ceremonial robes for him and Shiqi for the coming-of-age ceremony, but also the sacrificial rites after the ceremony. After a few days, he was exhausted.

That noon, Yi Xuan finally got a chance to rest and enjoy some alone time with Shi Qi when Fu Yunwan came looking for him.

When Fu Yunwan entered the hall, she was followed by a child who looked to be no more than ten years old, hiding behind her and looking somewhat timid.

Fu Yunwan pulled him away and said softly, "Chen'er, come and pay your respects to your father and uncle."

Although Yi Chen was a bit timid, he listened to Fu Yunwan and bowed to Yi Xuan and Shi Qi, saying, "Greetings, Father Emperor and Imperial Uncle."

007 burst into laughter, "Royal Uncle?! Hahahaha... Host, your seniority is absolutely enormous! You're practically a grandfather to adults!"

Shi Qi hadn't thought anything of it at first, but 007's smile left him speechless. It seemed that he was now a 27-year-old man who had experienced three generations living under one roof.

Yi Xuan nodded in response to Yi Chen's greeting: "Chen'er, get up and come to your father." He beckoned to the child.

Yi Chen obediently walked over and sat down next to Yi Xuan, so Fu Yunwan also found a seat not far from them.

Although Yixuan was slightly annoyed that their time together had been interrupted, he was still very gentle in front of the child, especially since the child's life had not been easy before: "Is Chen'er getting used to life in the palace?"

Yi Chen nodded: "The Empress Dowager and everyone else have been very kind to me, and I have not gone hungry since."

Yi Xuan patted his head tenderly. Yi Xuan was adopted from a declining clan. His father had passed away early, leaving only his mother to depend on him. The family couldn't afford to hire servants, so he and his mother took on the household responsibilities at a young age. In every respect, he was a very good child.

Yi Xuan spoke with him for a while, and then Fu Yunwan had the nanny take Yi Chen away: "I'm sorry to have disturbed Your Majesty and Imperial Uncle, but this child did come to see you after all."

Yi Xuan nodded: "It's alright, he's a good child, you must teach him well. After his coming-of-age ceremony, I will make him the crown prince."

Fu Yunwan asked in surprise, "So early?...?"

Yi Xuan shook his head: "It's not too early... If nothing major happens, I will give way to him as soon as possible."

Fu Yunwan asked, puzzled, "Why does Your Majesty intend to do this?" She then glanced at Shi Qi, who sat quietly to the side, and asked, "Could it be related to the Imperial Uncle's health...?"

Yi Xuan nodded in confirmation of her guess: "The Imperial Uncle has not been cured and now has less than three years left. So, I will spend the remaining time traveling with him through mountains and rivers." As he said this, he couldn't help but feel bitter.

Upon hearing this, Fu Yunwan's eyes reddened, and she looked at Shi Qi, choking back tears, and said, "Truly, Heaven is cruel; Your Highness is such a good person..."

Shi Qi smiled gently at her and comforted her, "Your Majesty, there's no need to be hurt. Three years is already very good. Why pursue a long life of a hundred years in this world?"

Although Shi Qi said this, Fu Yunwan still couldn't control her emotions, so she took her leave and quickly walked out.

Yi Xuan sighed as he watched Fu Yunwan's departing figure. His sorrow was naturally far greater than hers, but after all this time, all he wanted now was to live out the rest of their days together.

----

The ten days that were set for Yixuan's coming-of-age ceremony passed quickly. After finishing the sacrificial rites, he arranged for the Ministry of Rites to begin the ceremony for Yichen's investiture as crown prince.

Just as preparations were halfway complete, news arrived from the northern border that the northern kingdom was plotting an attack. Therefore, Yixuan had no choice but to shelve all plans and turn his attention to the impending war.

Shi Qi looked at Yi Xuan, who was engrossed in handling official business, and asked, "Who are the generals who are leading the troops in this campaign?"

Although Yi Xuan was focused, he didn't miss a single word Shi Qi said: "This time, General Zhao is leading the troops, along with Vice General Huo's group from last time." That's right, after the battle in the Southern Kingdom, everyone in the military camp, big and small, had been promoted.

"Then I..."