Chapter 70: Unofficial Secret Guard (20) End
If Lin Ran knew what Xie Fengye was thinking, she would probably laugh at him for being so incompetent.

“After we left the capital, no one recognized us outside.

You and I are walking closely together, so we must have a suitable identity.

How about I call you husband and you call me madam in front of others?"

Anyway, when you are out, you can give yourself an identity.

Besides, he has already handed over all his wealth, you can’t keep him as a concubine.

In Lin Ran's view, male favorites are just temporary interests.

Once he leaves the capital, his reputation will be cleared.

"Ran Ran..."

Xie Fengye was stunned and called out her name unconsciously.

He was happy in his heart, but——

"No, it will affect your marriage, Master."

His voice sounded a little sad.

But Lin Ran could hear the sincerity in his words.

It was quite unexpected.

She sat up and looked at him seriously:
"Aye, have you ever thought about marrying me?"

"I……"

Xie Fengye turned his face away and pursed his thin lips, as if he had something to hide.

If Lin Ran hadn't experienced it before, it's hard to say whether he would be afraid to speak at the beginning because of his impotence.

"Say something." Lin Ran pushed him.

Seeing that he still kept his mouth shut and didn't look at her, Lin Ran didn't give up and spoke:
"Your mouth can't only be used for kissing and not for talking. If you have any thoughts in your mind, you can just say them out loud. If you have any concerns, we can solve them together."

Xie Fengye's ears turned red before he finally spoke:
"…It can't be solved, Master."

Lin Ran stared at him for a long time.

Seeing that he had no intention of continuing to elaborate, he said angrily:

"Oh, well, when we get to where we live, I'll ask Aye to pay more attention and help me choose a good son-in-law!"

Xie Fengye was silent for a long time.

His handsome face slowly buried in the pillow, and he uttered a word in a muffled voice: "...Okay."

What's good?

Lin Ran lay back angrily, turned her back and ignored him.

Xie Fengye's physical reaction was quick at this time.

He also turned around and hugged her tightly from behind.

But he remained silent and just hugged her tightly.

Lin Ran's hand slowly covered the back of his hand.

Silent reconciliation.

……

The night passed.

After dawn, pack up and set off on time.

The carriage purchased in advance and the coachman hired were already waiting at the designated location.

"Master, are you reluctant to leave?"

Finally, looking back at the prosperous capital city, Xie Fengye asked.

"No." Lin Ran shook her head, not hiding her inner excitement, "The life I've been looking forward to can finally begin."

Xie Fengye curled the corners of his lips.

Coincidentally, this is the life he expects.

Lin Ran took advantage of the time she had to do nothing to bring up the topic that they hadn't discussed last night and asked him:

"Aye, you really don't want to be my husband?"

The carriage is very spacious and has soft cushions, so it is no problem for two people to lie down.

Lin Ran lay on Xie Fengye's legs, looking at him with sparkling eyes.

"...No." Xie Fengye held her firmly with both hands, but his eyes were looking away.

You see, as soon as this topic was brought up, he looked unnatural. He must be hiding something from her that was difficult to say!
Lin Ran didn't necessarily want to get to the bottom of the matter.

I just don't want to create a gap between each other, which would cause our relationship to develop in a bad direction.

Lin Ran lowered her eyes, her tone sad:
“It seems that Aye doesn’t consider me as his closest person at all.

I asked you so many times, but you kept it from me and didn't want to tell me. I'm so sad."

After saying this, she glanced at him with eyes that seemed to be filled with spring water, then closed her eyes and went away "sad" alone.

Xie Fengye had never seen her sad before, but this time it was because of him that she was so sad that she wanted to cry. Xie Fengye suddenly panicked.

He stroked her face with his palm, stared at her, and spoke anxiously:
"Master, don't you notice... don't you notice the problem with me?"

"What's the problem?" Lin Ran half-opened her eyes and looked at him aggrievedly.

I am also reviewing it in my heart.

I don't see anything wrong with him at all!

"In the past few months, we have done this almost every night..." There was a flash of hesitation in Xie Fengye's eyes.

Finally, he gave up and sighed:
“But you’re not pregnant.

So, isn't that enough to see the problem with me?
Master, I am destined to be childless in this life, and I cannot give you a child..."

Lin Ran's pupils suddenly widened, "I thought it was because my period was always delayed, and I was sick in the palace for so long that my body was damaged, which made it difficult for me to get pregnant!"

Xie Fengye was obviously surprised by her idea.

But this also explains why she didn't suspect him.

"Master, this is my problem.

I can’t let you bear children, I can’t be your husband…”

"Pfft-"

Lin Ran couldn't help but laugh.

It’s fine that the male protagonist has no descendants, but how come he, who doesn’t even have a name in the plot, also has no descendants?
Xie Fengye lowered his eyes and looked at her, with a hint of grievance on his face.

I don't understand why she laughed after hearing that.

He further explained:

"When I was young and frivolous and full of resentment, I took a pill to completely eliminate my descendants.

Because my origin is not bright...

I don’t want my dark bloodline to continue to circulate…”

Lin Ran listened carefully.

Gently hold his hand and interlock your fingers tightly.

"It's okay, Ah Ye.

It just so happens that I am afraid of the pain and don't want to have a child. I don't want a child, I just want you to be my husband."

The last words were drowned in the turbulent and passionate kiss.

Lin Ran was forced to look up and endure the uncontrollable fanaticism of the man in front of her.

Finally, she was almost dying from the kiss. While panting, Lin Ran did not forget to ask him:
"Then do you know what you should call me next time?"

"Hmm..." Xie Fengye wiped the water off her lips, pursed the corners of his mouth, and nodded like a shy young wife.

"Then call me now and let me hear it."

"Husband, madam."

"Hey, husband~"

Lin Ran narrowed her eyes triumphantly.

……

The carriage headed south.

In order to choose a suitable place to settle down, the two first started a traveling life, staying for some time in each new place.

The people I met along the way were both good and bad, and I gained a lot of knowledge and experience.

Finally, in the third year after leaving Beijing, they chose to settle down in a place where it was spring all year round and flowers were always blooming, and bought a big house that both of them were satisfied with.

The two of them decorated the house themselves, especially the living room, which was decorated very warmly and comfortably according to Lin Ran's preferences.

He also hired some maids and guards and lived a comfortable life.

From time to time, big news about the capital would come in.

For example, which war was won, what new policies the emperor implemented, the prince was both civil and military at a young age, etc.

I just didn't expect it.

Two years later, one day, in this remote place, Lin Ran and Xie Fengye had just opened the door to go out when they saw the emperor and empress standing outside their door in ordinary clothes.

The two men were obviously on a secret visit, accompanied only by a eunuch and a maid.

But in secluded places, there will definitely be masters of the palace and secret guards following and protecting.

Lin Ran was stunned for only a moment, then invited the two distinguished guests into the house.

Noticing that Xie Fengye beside her was glaring at the emperor with a bad expression, Lin Ran broke out in a cold sweat and quickly winked at him, asking him to restrain himself.

She did not welcome his arrival, but the main theme of this dynasty was that all the land under heaven belongs to the king, and all the people in the world are the king's subjects.

The imperial power is there, there is no way to confront them head-on.

Surprisingly, Si Zhan didn't mind Xie Fengye's unwelcome, and instead asked him to sit down and drink tea together.

Accustomed to being the king of a country, even when he comes to someone else's home, Si Zhan acts more like the host than the host.

"The Queen and I have come here incognito and found that this place is blessed with outstanding people and beautiful scenery. We have the idea of ​​staying here for a few days. I may have to bother you two."

The emperor, who was already forty years old, might have worked too hard in handling government affairs. His face showed signs of fatigue, with obvious dark circles and fine lines around his eyes. His skin also had accumulated some melanin, making it look a little darker.

However, his demeanor and tone when he spoke were milder than when he was young and cold.

I inexplicably feel that people become more kind as they get older.

However, Lin Ran did not forget that this was an emperor who was decisive in killing and had been waging wars with neighboring small countries in an effort to continuously expand his territory. He could not be really gentle and kind.

Lin Ran looked at Lin Shu, who had been behaving gently and dignified but had not said a word, and felt strange.

But now is not the time to explore.

She and Xie Fengye had no choice but to agree to the emperor's request and arranged for the maid to prepare a room for the emperor and empress to stay.

Then, Lin Ran and Xie Fengye went out together, under the pretext of going out to buy things.

"Husband, do you feel that the emperor seems to have known that we live together for a long time?
Otherwise, he never showed any surprise or astonishment when he first saw us."

The street market is very close and can be reached by a short walk.

While walking on the road, Lin Ran took the opportunity to analyze with Xie Fengye in a low voice.

Xie Fengye also showed no sign of surprise. He said calmly:
"Yes, it's easy for him to find out. He probably already knew that we were here."

"So, he has paid attention to both of us... or only to you?" Lin Ran thought for a moment.

The more I thought about it, the more I felt something was wrong:
"I found that the emperor seemed to be a little lenient towards you. He was willing to let you go instead of killing you to silence you. He even didn't mind you glaring at him just now!
With such a disrespectful attitude, under normal circumstances, the emperor would be angry, right? "

"Is that so?" Xie Fengye raised a smile, but it was a sarcastic smile.

Lin Ran keenly suspected that this was related to his unspeakable life experience!

So he changed the subject and started worrying about how to entertain the emperor and empress next.

Especially thinking about the upcoming expenses, Lin Ran sighed:

"I hope they will leave some money before they leave. I don't want to entertain them in vain."

Xie Fengye loved her stinginess towards outsiders. He rubbed her hair and said with a smile:
"Well, leave this matter to me, and I won't let Madam lose money."

……

The third day of entertaining the emperor and empress.

On this day, Si Zhan actually proposed to play chess with Lin Ran.

Lin Shu and Xie Fengye sat next to them and watched.

"Queen, who do you think will win between me and your sister Lin Ran?"

Si Zhan asked this before making his move.

Lin Shu smiled dignifiedly and answered immediately:
"Your Majesty is a truly wise ruler, intelligent and brave, wise and courageous. It is certain that Your Majesty will win."

"Oh? What if I lose?" Si Zhan asked again, with an inexplicable tone.

Lin Shu still smiled gracefully and answered immediately:
"Your Majesty is a truly wise ruler, kind and generous, worthy of respect. Even if we lose, we still win."

Si Zhan shook his head with a wry smile on his lips.

Suspecting that the emperor wanted to take the opportunity to charge her with disrespect, Lin Ran no longer acted as murderous as she did in the palace. Instead, she let the emperor win every time and cleverly lost herself.

After playing two more games of chess, Si Zhan found it boring.

"Lin Ran, you have changed too."

He let out a long sigh, revealing a sense of sadness that seemed to be caused by the fact that everything and everyone had changed.

and also?
How should Lin Ran respond to this?
Fortunately, she didn't need to answer.

"Queen, you and your sister Lin Ran should go out for a walk together." Si Zhan said, looking at Xie Fengye, "You stay."

The emperor's expression was not very good, and Lin Ran subconsciously became worried, but Xie Fengye nodded at her, indicating that she could rest assured.

There is no need to beat around the bush between men.

When there were only two people left.

Si Zhan looked serious: "Tell me, when did you fall in love with my former concubine Lin?"

"Since she was just the former Concubine Lin, and Your Majesty personally ordered her to be expelled from the palace and allowed her to marry on her own, Your Majesty doesn't need to bring it up.

Ranran is now my wife who I have slept with for many years. I hope Your Majesty will respect himself."

Xie Fengye was neither humble nor arrogant, and he didn't even lower his head.

Si Zhan was angry but there was nothing he could do about it, because he was——

"Oh, when I agreed to let you leave the palace, I didn't expect you would get married.

Now, do you regret swallowing that pill to make you a childless person out of spite?
Otherwise, your two children would probably already be able to read the idioms. "

Xie Fengye fanned the folding fan in his hand and lowered his eyes:
"You can say you regret it or you can say you don't regret it. Anyway, I have a miserable life. I have no choice since I was born."

Si Zhan glanced at him:
"Being able to come out of your mother's womb is the greatest blessing in your life.

Otherwise, do you think you can sit here and talk to me so impudently?
Even if you have ten heads, they are not enough for me to chop off."

Xie Fengye didn't want to say anything.

In this world, only the Empress Dowager and the Emperor knew that Xie Fengye was the Empress Dowager's illegitimate son.

At that time, the late emperor was too old and no longer able to take care of the harem.

The young empress dowager was no longer the late emperor’s empress. After giving birth to Si Zhan, she became a widow.

After being a widow for more than ten years, until the late emperor finally fell ill and was bedridden, the empress dowager met her childhood sweetheart and became uncontrollably pregnant with Xie Fengye.

The Queen Mother was terrified and was still hesitating whether to abort the baby.

However, she learned that her beloved who had been sent to provide disaster relief had unfortunately contracted the plague and died. While the empress dowager was heartbroken, she decided to secretly give birth to her beloved's child and gave the child his surname.

The Emperor and the Empress Dowager have always been of one mind. If the Empress Dowager cares about something, the Emperor will help her and save Xie Fengye's life.

And keeping Xie Fengye in the palace as a secret guard also fulfilled the Queen Mother's wish of not wanting to arouse suspicion but also wanting to keep him by her side to grow up.

However, after learning about his life story, the young Xie Fengye was furious that his life story could not be exposed. He went to a miracle doctor without hesitation to ask for a pill to make him lose his sons. He took it in front of the emperor and the empress dowager, thus giving up the idea of ​​continuing the bloodline of her beloved man!
Because of this, the Queen Mother was so angry that she fell ill for a while.

Xie Fengye was also punished to do a dangerous mission and came back covered in wounds.

However, Xie Fengye finally managed to endure all these hardships.

Xie Fengye had no complaints about meeting his current wife in the palace, so he could not refute the words that it was his blessing to be born from the Queen Mother's womb.

……

the other side.

Lin Ran finally understood why Lin Shu made her feel strange.

Lin Shu is now like an AI robot. She will answer whatever you say to her.

If you don't talk to her, she will just keep her constant gentle and dignified smile.

He has no temper, no thoughts, and his eyes no longer have the light they once had.

Lin Ran knew that Lin Shu had completed her mission of giving birth and left this world, leaving only a copy for the emperor.

How can a soulless replica be as lively and energetic as the real Lin Shu?

No wonder the emperor would say that -

"Lin Ran, you have changed too."

From this "also", it can be said that the emperor also knows that Lin Shu has changed!

……

I don’t know what Xie Fengye and the emperor talked about.

The next day, the emperor left with his troops.

Not long after, he ordered someone to send a large box full of gold, silver and treasures, saying that it was a reward for their hospitality over the past few days.

"Husband, did you rob the emperor?" Lin Ran was extremely shocked.

Xie Fengye chuckled, his eyes filled with tenderness: "Madam, just tell me whether your husband has satisfied you or not?"

“Satisfied! Very, very satisfied!”

Lin Ran rushed over with a sweet smile, hugged his neck and kissed him again and again.

With a husband like this, what else could a wife ask for!
(Finish)

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