Ji Xiaosong continued to recount Xiao Shen's experiences on the battlefield with great enthusiasm: "And another thing, once the enemy set up a heavy ambush, but Xiao Shen was fearless in the face of danger. He led his soldiers to charge left and right, bravely fighting his way out of the encirclement. His momentum was like that of a god descending to earth!"

The Ji family members listened with smiles while exchanging glances. They all saw Xiao Shen standing behind Ji Xiaosong, but none of them spoke up to warn him.

Madam Ji smiled and said, "Ah Song, look at how highly you praise General Xiao. Could it be that you have deep feelings for him?"

Startled by her mother's sudden teasing, Ji Xiaosong's pretty face instantly turned red, and she said coquettishly, "Mother, you just love to tease your daughter! Xiao Shen is my husband, and my feelings for him only grow stronger every day."

Ji's father stroked his beard and then smiled, "A-Song, General Xiao is brave and capable. You must take good care of him. Only when husband and wife are considerate of each other can they live a harmonious and happy life."

Ji Xiaosong stomped her foot, pretending to be angry: "Dad, why are you teasing me along with Mom?"

At this moment, Brother Ji deliberately coughed lightly, and Ji Xiaosong realized something was wrong. She turned around abruptly and saw Xiao Shen looking at her with a tender and doting expression.

Ji Xiaosong blushed instantly, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet. In her panic, she stumbled backward, almost falling over.

With lightning speed, Xiao Shen stepped forward and caught Ji Xiaosong firmly in his arms.

In that instant, the whole world seemed to be slowed down, and the flow of time became incredibly slow.

Ji Xiaosong was so ashamed that she wanted to disappear. She buried her head deeply in Xiao Shen's warm embrace, not daring to lift it. Her heart was pounding like a deer, and the blush spread all the way to her ears.

Upon seeing this, the Ji family members couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Mother Ji smiled and said, "Look at this young couple, they are so loving."

Ji's father also joked, "General Xiao, we've spoiled my daughter. You'll have to take good care of her in the future."

Xiao Shen held Ji Xiaosong tightly, "Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, rest assured, A-Song is extremely precious to me, and I will treat her well."

In an instant, the general's mansion was filled with laughter and joy, and a warm and pleasant atmosphere permeated the space.

"General Xiao, you and the Crown Prince have made great contributions in suppressing the rebellion in the north. I wonder what the situation will be like in the north in the future?" Brother Ji asked.

Xiao Shen nodded slightly and said, "Brother, although the suppression of this rebellion has been successful, the North still needs to be properly governed. His Highness the Crown Prince has already made plans to leave troops to garrison the area and send capable ministers to develop agriculture. In time, the North may become a prosperous land for our dynasty."

Brother Ji nodded and said, "That's very good, but there must be many difficulties involved."

Xiao Shen's expression was firm: "But as long as everyone is of one mind, we will definitely be able to overcome all obstacles."

Sister-in-law Ji chimed in, "General Xiao has gone through many hardships this time; he should take a good rest in the future."

Xiao Shen smiled and replied, "Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law."

"Since that's the case, Ah Song, you and General Xiao have been married for over a month now. If you can have a child..."

Just as Ji's mother was about to speak, she suddenly remembered Xiao Shen's difficulty in having children due to poisoning, so she quickly stopped talking.

You mustn't mention that!

Before they got married, the Ji family knew that Asong might never have his own children.

Just now, she only had a sliver of hope left.

if……

What if?

Everyone understood what the mother of the princess meant, but no one intended to continue the discussion.

Just as the atmosphere became slightly awkward, Brother Ji suddenly spoke up: "Ah Song, it's the dead of winter in the North right now. The scenery there must be very different from what we see here, right?"

Ji Xiaosong glanced gratefully at her third brother and continued, "Third brother, the winters in the North are truly icy and snowy, with thick snow everywhere. As far as the eye can see, it's a vast expanse of white, which is quite spectacular."

Xiao Shen chimed in, "Yes, the cold wind felt like knives cutting into our faces. But it was warm inside, with the heated kang bed burning nicely."

Ji Sange asked curiously, "What do people in the north do to pass the time in winter?"

With everyone's attention successfully diverted, they began chatting about the winter scenery and customs of the North, and the General's Mansion was once again filled with laughter.

Ji Xiaosong understood her mother's concerns, and could start preparing for the pregnancy they had been considering.

She's not really infertile; she just doesn't want to give others anything to gossip about.

For the next two weeks, Xiao Shen was busy with the defense of the capital and the construction of the northern region, and he was also constantly entertained by various parties.

Even with such a busy schedule, Xiao Shen would always be eager to go home as soon as night fell and the candlelight flickered.

"My husband, you must be exhausted today."

Ji Xiaosong took off Xiao Shen's cloak and hung it aside.

As soon as he finished hanging up, Xiao Shen gently wrapped his arms around Ji Xiaosong's waist from behind, buried his head in the crook of her neck, and breathed warmly on her sensitive skin, murmuring, "As long as I see Madam, all my fatigue disappears."

As he spoke, he breathed into Ji Xiaosong's ear, causing her to tremble slightly.

Ji Xiaosong said coquettishly, "Husband...it's already very late."

Her voice trembled slightly, yet it also revealed a hint of joy.

Xiao Shen's hands became restless, slowly moving up Ji Xiaosong's waist, gently grasping her shoulders, and turning her body to face him.

His gaze was intense and affectionate, as if he wanted to melt Ji Xiaosong's entire being into his eyes.

Xiao Shen lowered his head slightly, his forehead touching Ji Xiaosong's forehead, the tip of his nose gently brushing against hers, his breathing gradually becoming rapid and hot.

Ji Xiaosong subconsciously closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Their lips slowly drew closer, first lightly touching like a dragonfly skimming the water, then gradually increasing the intensity, and they kissed deeply.

Ji Xiaosong gripped Xiao Shen's clothes tightly with both hands, unable to resist responding to his kiss.

After a long while, Xiao Shen released Ji Xiaosong's lips, kissed her cheek all the way to her earlobe, gently bit it, and whispered, "Madam, you are so beautiful tonight."

Who could resist such sweet talk!

Even though her attire today was no different from usual.

A blush crept across Ji Xiaosong's face as she shyly buried her head in Xiao Shen's arms.

Now is the time, what are we waiting for?

Xiao Shen scooped Ji Xiaosong up in his arms, strode to the bed, gently placed her on it, and then covered her with his own body...

*

Since returning from the North, Ji Xiaosong has received countless invitations to various banquets and events.

However, she refused all offers and focused on staying at home to prepare for pregnancy.

She has only been in this world for a short time, and it is difficult to predict who might cause trouble.

If someone dislikes her and deliberately implicates her with another man, she will be unable to defend herself and will be unable to clear her name no matter what.

Since she couldn't prevent or resolve these potential troubles at the moment, she simply stayed in the general's mansion and didn't go out.

As long as one doesn't step outside the gates of the general's mansion, one can ensure their safety.

As for other matters, we'll make plans after I get pregnant.

Since Ji Xiaosong didn't go out, the members of the Ji family would take turns coming to keep her company every few days.

Anyway, the Ji family and the General's Mansion are not far apart. Today, the eldest sister-in-law brought snacks and fruits to chat with Ji Xiaosong about everyday things and funny stories, which made her laugh non-stop.

Tomorrow, Third Sister-in-law will bring some novel storybooks to entertain Ji Xiaosong, and the two will discuss the plots together.

The next day, it was Ji's mother who brought a nourishing soup she had personally prepared, and she earnestly reminded Ji Xiaosong to take care of her health and get better.

With the support of her family, Ji Xiaosong's days of trying to conceive were not so dull and difficult, but filled with warmth and joy.

A month later, Ji Xiaosong woke up one morning feeling nauseous. She gagged a few times but couldn't vomit anything.

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