Fearing being killed for his overwhelming merits, the empress decided to marry him.

When the Independent Brigade landed in Song territory and Yue Fei conquered Xizhao County, Shen Lang was also preparing to go to Taiji Kingdom.

However, just a few days before he was to be sent as an envoy to the Taiji Kingdom, Jiang Mengxuan called him into her room.

"Ah Lang, are you leaving the palace again?"

Jiang Mengxuan is heavily pregnant, and her due date is only one or two months away.

"Lie down and don't move."

Shen Lang quickly and carefully helped his wife to the recliner.

"Don't worry, I'll be right back. It won't take more than a few days."

Jiang Mengxuan retorted, "If you leave, what will happen to the court? Who will handle things? Can you bear to see your wife go to court with such a big belly?"

Shen Lang shook his head: "The affairs of the court are handled by Ye Mo and the Six Ministries. I have already made all the arrangements, so there won't be any trouble."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mengxuan grasped his hand, her face full of anticipation: "A Lang, can you not go this time?"

Shen Lang frowned: "But I've already made the itinerary. If I don't go now..."

I'm worried about you not being in the palace.

Jiang Mengxuan interrupted him directly.

"I know that what you're doing, Ah Lang, is absolutely the right thing to do, and it's also beneficial to my Chu Kingdom."

But all I want is for you to spend more time with me. Touch me, it's the child that made me want to keep you.

She placed Shen Lang's hand on her stomach.

"Ah Lang, look, our children don't want you to leave either."

They didn't want to be born without ever seeing their father.

Please don't leave this time, okay? Stay and keep me company.

"This……"

Feeling the slight fetal movement in his belly, Shen Lang also had an indescribable strange feeling, as if he could feel the vitality of life at the beginning of its birth.

From the fifth month of her pregnancy, Jiang Mengxuan especially liked having Shen Lang by her side. Only with Shen Lang by her side could she sleep soundly.

Shen Lang felt the same way and was willing to spend more time with his wife.

However, his status as regent meant he was destined to be unable to dedicate more time to his family.

Now that Jiang Mengxuan was making a request, Shen Lang couldn't very well refuse.

"Ah Lang, don't go. Besides, our Great Chu is full of talented people right now. We can't have you doing everything yourself all the time."

"Both the court and I cannot do without you now. Please make other arrangements to give others room to showcase their talents."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lang pondered for a moment, then gently stroked Jiang Mengxuan's hair and smiled faintly: "Alright, I'll make the arrangements."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mengxuan was overjoyed: "Really? Ah Lang, you're not leaving?"

Shen Lang: "Perhaps you are right. There is no need to do some things personally. People should be given a chance to perform. I will rearrange the schedule tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mengxuan tried to get up, but Shen Lang stopped her, saying, "I told you not to move around. Lie down properly."

Jiang Mengxuan gave Shen Lang a mysterious smile, cuddled her belly and said, "Ah Lang, don't blame me for always wanting to pester you. Actually, I've been thinking about you a bit these past few days."

What are you thinking about?

"It's just what happens between husband and wife, what else could it be?"

After saying this, Jiang Mengxuan's cheeks immediately turned bright red.

Since she became pregnant, she and Shen Lang have never had sexual intercourse again.

Although they had some unusual activities, they did not have any real marital relations.

This caused Jiang Mengxuan some distress, as she would have some unspeakable thoughts inexplicably pop into her mind every time she was alone at night.

And isn't Shen Lang the same?

However, the couple both understood the situation but didn't say it outright.

Upon hearing this, Shen Lang gently tapped her forehead and said softly, "What are you thinking about every day? Just focus on your pregnancy. After you give birth, I, as your husband, will naturally fulfill your desires."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mengxuan said coquettishly, "The way you say that makes it sound like you don't want to, and you're blaming me instead."

Shen Lang hurriedly said, "Okay, okay, whatever you say is fine. In short, just lie down and relax. I'll take care of everything inside and outside for you."

After saying that, he helped Jiang Mengxuan up and led her to the bedside to lie down.

"You stay here and wait for me. I'll go rearrange the itinerary in Taiji Kingdom and I'll be back in a bit."

"Well, then go and come back quickly."

"Ok."

Watching Shen Lang's departing figure, Jiang Mengxuan felt a surge of sweetness in her heart. It was truly wonderful that he stayed to keep her company.

……

Inside the Xuanzheng Hall, Shen Lang summoned Ban Dingyuan and Wang Xuance to his side at the same time.

"I have other matters to attend to and cannot leave. I can only entrust the matter of this trip to Taiji Kingdom to the two of you."

Upon hearing this, Ban Dingyuan and Wang Xuance exchanged bewildered glances.

"Your Highness, why did you suddenly change your itinerary?" Ban Dingyuan asked, puzzled.

Wang Xuance also said, "Yes, Regent, why did you suddenly change your plans? Has something unexpected happened?"

"Stop asking questions," Shen Lang interrupted them directly. "This is an opportunity for you to hone your skills and deal with the Taiji Kingdom."

"Your purpose in coming here is to turn them into a habitat for our Great Chu overseas."

Ban Dingyuan looked troubled: "Your Majesty, I lack experience and don't know how to deal with people. What if..."

"There's no 'what if'. If I say you can do it, then you definitely can!" Shen Lang declared decisively. "Do I have to do everything myself? I'd be exhausted!"

Besides, you have all grown a lot over the years, and it's time for you to stand on your own and share the burdens of the court. If you always follow behind me, you will never grow up.

"That's settled then. You all prepare yourselves. Ban Dingyuan will be the chief, and Wang Xuance will be the deputy. The official documents from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War will be delivered tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, the two felt a mix of indignation and a strange sense of anticipation.

Wang Xuance: "Then, Regent, what is our reason for being sent as an envoy to the Taiji Kingdom?"

Shen Lang thought for a moment, then his cheek twitched suddenly: "Let's go and appoint the King of Goryeo to prevent contact between Taegi Kingdom and Goguryeo."

Ban Dingyuan stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Please instruct me, Regent, that we may use any means to force the King of Taiji to submit?"

Shen Lang tacitly agreed: "It is to ensure the national dignity of my Great Chu. You can use any means you want, even if you destroy the Taiji Kingdom. As long as you have the ability, I will support you on both fronts."

The two exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly at each other.

"With the Regent's words, we can rest assured."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we will absolutely not let you down."

"Since you all know what to do, go back and prepare."

"I resign from my humble position."

After watching the two leave, Shen Lian revealed a meaningful smile.

……

On the third day of the ninth month, four hundred li north of the Bian River, was the Jin army camp where laborers were being escorted.

Boom~

A crisp sound echoed as Lang Yue forcefully used her inner strength to recover some of her power, managing to break the shackles binding her.

Upon seeing this, Ye Fan immediately knelt down in front of the cage and said, "Master, your power has recovered? Please take me away quickly."

Lang Yue frowned as she looked at Ye Fan, her eyes filled with disdain.

Since the system decisively unbound itself and ran away because the host was too useless, Ye Fan's aura of luck also disappeared.

Lang Yue, who had initially found Ye Fan extremely pleasing to the eye, now looked at him with eyes devoid of love, filled only with inexplicable resentment.

"You're a complete waste. Just fend for yourself."

With that, Langyue broke free of her cage and flew away into the distance.

"Master, Master, please take me away!"

"No, let me out! Let me out!"

Ye Fan cried his heart out, which soon drew another beating from the Jurchens...

After leaving the Jin camp, Langyue ran for ten miles in one breath.

At this moment, her strength has not fully recovered, and she urgently needs to find a safe place to recover the remaining power before returning to the Shu Mountain Sword Sect.

Unexpectedly, halfway there, a familiar figure was secretly watching Langyue's every move.