Only after being reborn did I realize that I was the white moonlight of a powerful minister.

Hearing that Ye Wanning was going to give an answer, Xie Bohuai's heart jumped into his throat, and he looked at Ye Wanning nervously.

“I know my current situation, and I understand that talking about a peaceful and uneventful life is just being pretentious.” Ye Wanning looked up at Xie Bohuai, a faint smile playing on her red lips. “Lord Xie, thank you for giving me a shield. I know it’s not easy for me to do it alone, so I promise you, I’m willing to marry you.”

Xie Bohuai's eyes lit up instantly when he heard Ye Wanning say she was willing.

Throughout his life, he suffered greatly in his childhood, worked desperately to stand out in his youth, and faced numerous difficulties in adulthood. He never asked for anything, simply living one day at a time.

Hearing Ye Wanning say she was willing now, Xie Bohuai felt like he was dreaming.

"By marrying you, I can manage the inner quarters and the inner courtyard. I was raised from childhood to be a well-behaved matriarch, and what I can guarantee you is that there will be no problems in your household in the future, which is my way of repaying you. As for anyone else you wish to take as a concubine in the future, you can tell me directly, and I will agree to it. I only have one thing to ask for your cooperation." Ye Wanning sighed, "Everyone knows that Le Ge'er is my son with another man. If Le Ge'er were to be recognized by the Ye family, it would be difficult to restore the reputation of the Ye family. You can acknowledge Le Ge'er in private, but not in public."

Despite their physical intimacy, Ye Wanning remained polite and courteous towards Xie Bohuai, treating him as if she were discussing business, while Xie Bohuai simply nodded in agreement.

“Okay, I’ll do whatever you say.” Xie Bohuai didn’t disagree.

"In that case, please ask the Emperor to grant us a marriage. Only the Emperor's decree can silence the gossip." After bowing to Xie Bohuai, Ye Wanning went to the backyard to call Yunzhi.

"Miss Ye, have you finished talking with my master?" Si Yan was very curious, but dared not ask the master directly.

Ye Wanning nodded slightly, indicating that Yunzhi could leave.

After Ye Wanning and her servant left, Si Yan cautiously peeked out from the backyard, terrified of seeing his master's anger, which would mean he was having a really bad day.

Only when he saw Xie Bohuai smiling did Si Yan breathe a sigh of relief and hurriedly went out, "Sir, has Miss Ye agreed?"

"Okay, go and prepare. I'm going to the palace." Xie Bohuai couldn't wait to go to the palace to request an imperial decree.

"Alright, don't worry, I'll definitely get it done!" The master had waited so long, and finally Miss Ye agreed. After the master left, he immediately called Zhe Zhu and the others to start preparations.

But Qingshan, that idiot, asked, "Didn't His Majesty say that he thinks Miss Ye is not good enough for you, sir? Do you think His Majesty would agree to that?"

“His Majesty will surely agree.” Si Yan glanced at Qingshan. “Just do as I say and don’t talk so much, or you’ll be kicked out when the magistrate returns.”

"My lord wouldn't be so heartless. I just think it's so hard for our master to finally find someone he likes. It's just a pity that Miss Ye has been married before and will have to be someone's stepfather." Qingshan and the others didn't know about Le Ge'er's background.

When Princess Longyu spoke, Xie Bohuai was the only one present. Xie Bohuai didn't speak to anyone else either, since Qingshan was the least suitable person to tell about such matters.

Si Yan had some guesses in his mind and knew most of it, but since his master hadn't said anything explicitly, he wouldn't ask.

Si Yan patted Qingshan's head, but he wasn't as tall as Qingshan and had to stand on tiptoe. "You, I told you to shut up, you're so stupid. Hurry up and open the storeroom. Our master's wedding must be the best of everything, as extravagant as possible." Anyway, he didn't care if others were jealous, since their master was always in the spotlight.

At this moment, Xie Bohuai entered the Renzheng Hall. The emperor had just taken his medicine and still had some energy.