Quick Transmigration: The Pregnant Little Fairy is Pampered by the Heirless Boss

"If you marry him, you'll be doomed to have no descendants! Forget about loving husband and wife; without children to carry on the family line, you'll become a laughingstock in the entire Chen Kingdom. And you're using him to intimidate me? That's utterly foolish and ridiculous!"

Inside, the aroma of tea wafted through the air.

Xiao Shen sat upright on one side of the tea table, his fingers lightly resting on the rim of the cup, his expression calm as still water, as if he had not heard a thing about the fierce argument between Ji Xiaosong and Song Yuxi.

But the slightly clenched knuckles and the fleeting, barely perceptible look of loneliness in his eyes betrayed the turmoil in his heart.

The emperor took a sip of tea, his gaze lingering on Xiao Shen's face for a moment, and sighed softly: "My dear minister, do not take those vile words to heart. Although the imperial physician made such a prediction, things are unpredictable, and hope may not be lost."

Xiao Shen slightly raised his eyes, a faint smile curving his lips, as if mocking himself: "Your Majesty, I am fine. Others' words are like fleeting clouds, and I will not take them to heart."

As he spoke, his voice was calm and even, but the slightly trembling sleeves hanging down at his sides clearly revealed the pain he was trying to suppress.

Outside, Ji Xiaosong's eyes were wide with rage, like a flame that had been completely ignited. She disregarded all decorum and punched and kicked Song Yuxi.

"General Xiao risked his life for the Chen Kingdom, fighting bravely on the battlefield, only to be poisoned in the end. How dare you mock him like this?"

Ji Xiaosong cursed as she breathed heavily.

"I, Ji Xiaosong, hereby swear that I am willing to marry Xiao Shen. Even if we have no children in the future, I will walk hand in hand with him and accompany him for the rest of my life."

"I respect his character and admire his heroic spirit, something a despicable person like you could never understand. Do you think I would want a heartless man like you? Marrying him would be far better than marrying a shameless scoundrel like you!"

Seeing Ji Xiaosong kicking and hitting Song Yuxi, Yue Niang hurriedly pretended to be anxious and stepped forward to pull them apart. She seemed to be breaking up the fight, but in reality, she wanted to protect Song Yuxi. She even cried out in a fake voice, "Sister, don't be impulsive. Let's talk things out and not hurt our harmony."

But her weak strength was no match for Ji Xiaosong's fury; it was all just for show.

Xiao Shen heard every word Ji Xiaosong said.

The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up slightly, as if afraid that this hint of joy would be noticed by others. So he slowly picked up a cup of steaming tea, lowered his head slightly, and took a small sip under the cover of the teacup. His lowered eyes could not hide the smile and tenderness.

He was always the one protecting others, but today was the first time he had been protected by such a delicate and gentle woman.

Although it was his first time meeting the youngest daughter of the Ji family, his heart felt as if it were being gripped by an invisible hand, its rate of beating suddenly accelerating, like the beating of a war drum. A sense of tension spread throughout his body, and he could only temporarily conceal it by drinking tea.

Apart from the emperor who had been observing him, no one else noticed anything.

The emperor looked at Xiao Shen's feigned composure and pondered to himself.

He coughed lightly and slowly said, "My dear minister, I think this youngest daughter of the Ji family is a woman of strong character, and she is also very sincere towards you. Although you are in trouble now, she is not afraid. I think this may be a good match. You might as well consider it and not ruin your life's important matter because of a momentary obsession."

Xiao Shen bowed slightly, his expression respectful yet resolute: "Your Majesty's kindness is appreciated. However, I am suffering from a deadly poison, and it is my fate that I will not be able to have children. How can I burden a woman from such a good family as Miss Ji? I only wish to dedicate the rest of my life to Chen Kingdom, to defend the country. As for matters of the heart, I dare not hope for them."

"Difficult, but not impossible. My dear minister, there is no need to be so pessimistic. I see that the youngest daughter of the Ji family has a strong character and vigorous blood. She will surely be able to bear children for you."

"Furthermore, Lady Ji has given birth to many children, so her daughter should also be easy to raise. My dear minister, you are devoted to the country and have worked tirelessly. This marriage is truly a match made in heaven. Please do not refuse."

After the emperor finished speaking, he summoned the palace servants around him.

"Issue my decree: immediately go to the Ji and Song families to proclaim the imperial edict. Since Song Yuxi is eager for an heir and does not care who conceives the child, I will grant the Song family one hundred concubines."

"As for the woman outside the door who had an affair with Song Yuxi without a matchmaker, she was also allowed to enter the Song family. However, the youngest daughter of the Ji family is of excellent character and appearance, pure and kind-hearted, and resolute in her will, making her a good match for him."

"I hereby bestow upon you the marriage of General Xiao Shen, the Protector of the Nation. You shall immediately begin preparations for the wedding without delay. Furthermore, I hereby bestow upon the youngest daughter of the Ji family a thousand bolts of brocade, a hundred bushels of pearls, and ten thousand taels of gold as her dowry."

The emperor had already issued the decree, and Xiao Shen knew that the emperor's will was difficult to disobey, yet he felt no resistance whatsoever.

The bitterness and loneliness that had been lingering in my heart seemed to be quietly dispelled by a gentle breeze.

not to mention……

He quietly approached the window, his gaze precisely capturing that slender figure, angry and fighting for herself.

Ji Xiaosong's eyebrows furrowed, her words sharp, her charming appearance resembling an enraged yet fearless little beast baring its fangs at Song Yuxi.

A glint flashed in Xiao Shen's eyes, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, a smile spreading from the bottom of his heart.

"Your Majesty, having received Your Majesty's grace in bestowing the youngest daughter of the Ji family upon me as my fiancée, I will naturally do my utmost to protect her..."

Before he could finish speaking, the emperor immediately understood Xiao Shen's meaning, waved his hand, and laughed, "Go ahead, how could a weak woman possibly defeat Young Master Song?"

Xiao Shen bowed slightly to the emperor, then walked steadily toward the door.

At this moment, Song Yuxi was enraged by Ji Xiaosong's beating. He raised his hand high and slapped Ji Xiaosong viciously.

Xiao Shen's eyes turned cold, and he moved with lightning speed, instantly appearing close by.

Just as Song Yuxi's hand was about to fall, Xiao Shen's iron arm stretched out and gripped Song Yuxi's wrist tightly like a pair of pincers.

Song Yuxi felt a powerful force strike him, his wrist was gripped tightly, and he couldn't move an inch.

He turned his head in alarm and met Xiao Shen's cold and stern face.

Xiao Shen's eyes were like cold stars, deep and unfathomable, as if he could see right through him.

The oppressive aura honed through countless life-or-death battles descended upon Song Yuxi like a mountain pressing down.

Song Yuxi's face turned pale instantly. He could clearly feel the murderous aura emanating from Xiao Shen, a feeling that had been rolled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

Although unwilling, under Xiao Shen's aura, his body trembled slightly uncontrollably, and all his arrogance vanished.

Ji Xiaosong had already closed her eyes, waiting for Song Yuxi to slap her, but unexpectedly, something unexpected happened.

She opened her eyes and saw Xiao Shen's resolute profile, which warmed her heart and gave her a sense of security.

He's here! He's here! He's here to save the damsel in distress! La la la~

Rongrong sang a tuneless song, but she was incredibly happy.

[Ah Song, the Emperor just bestowed a marriage upon you and Xiao Shen. The imperial edict will surely arrive this afternoon.]

"I didn't realize it. Xiao Shen didn't show it on his face, but he came to protect me right after being betrothed."

Ji Xiaosong lowered her head slightly, her shoulders shrugging gently. In Xiao Shen's eyes, she seemed to be trying her best to suppress her inner fear and anger.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Ji Xiaosong's hands gripping the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force, and her body trembling slightly as if she couldn't control herself.

"Miss Ji, don't be afraid, I'm here."

After racking his brains for a long time, Xiao Shen came up with this comforting remark.

Song Yuxi gradually calmed down. Suppressing his fear, he asked, "General Xiao, what do you mean by this? My fiancée and I are having a disagreement. How dare you, an outsider, interfere?"