Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 861 - 540: Progeny

Chapter 861: Chapter 540: Progeny

Watching the woman before him with her head lowered, Xu Yuan couldn’t help but laugh silently.

Although he had seen it many times, it was undeniable that Xiao Bai was very adept at using her physical advantages. Even with just a respectful bow, she showcased her soft curves to their fullest through slight, strategic postures.

Xu Yuan would call it a unique skill.

This skill, he had seen only in Xiao Bai and a few other women.

The top Oirans of the brothels.

Even when they simply sat dignified and quiet, adding a cup of fragrant tea for you, their subtle gestures could still stir your heart.

But Xiao Bai was probably better than those Oirans because, after all, her skill was self-taught, whereas the Oirans were trained.

Of course, compared to a certain enchantress surnamed Su, she still fell short. That woman, even just standing there straight with no movements, could exude charm from within.

Thinking this, Xu Yuan let out a soft sigh:

"You’ve calculated quite the play, although it’s somewhat unexpected, it’s still within expectations."

Speaking, Xu Yuan looked into Xiao Bai’s eyes, a hint of significant interest in his voice, he softly asked,

"But haven’t you always been doing this? Why bring it up so formally today... Do you lack confidence in yourself?"

From their first meeting in the Underground Palace up to Huizhou County town, even under the watchful eyes of Li Qingyan and Tianyan, Xiao Bai had always been creating opportunities to climb the ladder, trying to find a way in.

Bai Muxi pondered for a moment, her voice as faint as a mosquito:

"The esteemed ladies by the young master’s side are all of noble birth, such unparalleled individuals possess pride, it might be difficult for them to accept someone else by your side, Muxi fears that..."

"Stop."

Xu Yuan cut off this tea-flavored speech, glanced at her, and chuckled:

"Alright, I won’t ask anymore, but try to reduce this kind of divisive talk in the future."

Hearing this, Bai Muxi’s eyes gleamed with hope:

"So... you agree, Young Master?"

"...."

Xu Yuan didn’t immediately reply; he narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze inspecting Bai Muxi.

Where his gaze fell, Bai Muxi naturally straightened up, her wide light purple robe clinging to the curves of her chest.

Seeing this, Xu Yuan rolled his eyes:

"I’ve seen it before; you don’t need to flaunt your ’armament’ here, I am thinking about other matters right now."

’Armament’...

Bai Muxi’s lips under the purple gauze pursed slightly, her pale skin blushing with an unusual red.

In the customs of the Underground Palace, intimate relations between men and women weren’t frowned upon, and when the population was suitable, they would even hold birthday celebrations; but ultimately, the Underground Palace was a desperate place, intimacy wasn’t for pleasure but for continuing the lineage, and all related ceremonies were extremely strict.

As Si Ming, Bai Muxi hadn’t experienced these, and now faced with the one she would dedicate herself to, such explicit words, though not enough to make her shy, still unavoidably spread a slight tangy sentiment.

Xu Yuan didn’t pay attention to Xiao Bai’s thoughts as he himself had a somewhat peculiar feeling.

If he agreed to Bai Muxi, in terms of practicality, this might be his first real "political marriage."

The marriage with the Wrapped Chest Princess was quite ambiguous, although there was a marriage contract, it was essentially just a platform set by the elders for him and Li Qingyan.

The contract wouldn’t be cancelled, but how life would be after the wedding ceremony depended entirely on his and Li Qingyan’s wishes, whether they would be inseparable or live separately, there were no strict demands.

But this situation with Bai Muxi felt somewhat unnatural to Xu Yuan.

The exchange of interests with procreation as the goal caused an instinctive rejection in his heart.

Personally, Xu Yuan didn’t repulse Xiao Bai at all; on the journey back to the capital from the Northern Frontier, if not for his low cultivation level, worried that he might suddenly find a pair of eyes watching him halfway through the act, he could hardly withstand those tests as a cadre; but now that this relationship was plainly defined, it instead made him hesitate.

However, this hesitation was merely fleeting.

Xu Yuan felt he was being somewhat sentimental.

He had to do this.

Because it was a safeguard for both parties.

Progeny was the continuation of bloodlines and also a pivot in maintaining relationships.

For the Earth Palace Remnants, Xu Yuan was the destined savior who had rescued them from the Blood Nest, and Si Ming was the earthly representative of the divine. The offspring they would have were the Divine Child prophesied by the religion of the Earth Palace Remnants.

With this child, the Prime Minister’s Mansion would once again possess the absolute orthodox ruling power over the religious ethnic group of the Earth Palace Remnants.

This fervent religious group would become a blade for the Prime Minister’s Mansion, a blade that would not bite back.

For the Earth Palace Remnants, the birth of this Divine Child would also provide a certain security to them, ensuring they wouldn’t be discarded when all was over.

Once the child was born, it would be a win-win situation.

Thinking this, Xu Yuan softly uttered four words:

"Good, I agree."

Bai Muxi’s bright eyes immediately widened, but before she could speak, Xu Yuan’s voice came again:

"But not now."

Bai Muxi blinked, and Xu Yuan said with a light laugh:

"With your intelligence, you should know the reason. Although the eldest illegitimate son does not have the legitimate right of succession, according to Dayan’s succession system, it would still cause a lot of chaos."

After speaking, Xu Yuan raised his hand and rubbed his temples vigorously.

Although breaking through defenses was very difficult now, he already felt a hint of headache.

If everything went well, the external family powers of the Prime Minister’s Mansion would become extremely terrifying in decades.

At that time, while his father was still alive, nothing really mattered, but if his father passed away a hundred years later, with his current ability, he was 100 percent not able to suppress these external relatives. If those children had a stronger desire for power, the chaos could be unimaginable...

Of course, nothing is absolute.

People change.

In more than two years, he had already changed a lot, and in those decades, he might become someone even he himself would not recognize.

Let the future self worry about future issues; now, he just needed to take care of the present.

As his thoughts spread and then contracted, Xu Yuan quietly asked:

"Can you accept this condition, Xiao Bai?"

Bai Muxi nodded, her eyes like still water:

"Master’s words, Mu Xi will naturally follow, but..."

While speaking, she averted her gaze, wrapped one arm around her chest, holding her slender arm, paused for a few breaths, and then her lips under the purple gauze slowly parted:

"...before that, may Mu Xi practice a bit?"

"..." Xu Yuan.

A moment of silence.

Ran Qingmo had been forcefully taken back by Ran Jianli right after the New Year, and there had been no news of her since then; if Lou Ji, that old woman, did not ruin his plan, the Prime Minister’s Mansion should be safe.

Thoughts flickered in his mind, Xu Yuan shook his head and said in a low voice:

"Let’s discuss this matter later. First, let’s go sort out the resettlement issues of your people."

Hearing this, Bai Muxi watched his retreating figure, her bright eyes showing a tinge of desolate loneliness, but then a sudden transmission of Will-spirit echoed in her heart:

"Tonight... do not go out."

After a pause, the voice added:

"Since it’s rather cold during the Spring Festival, now that we’re here at the Tian’an Commerce Assembly, let’s buy you some clothes as well. That Si Ming silk garment you had before was quite nice."