284: Chapter 0284 Forever

Lin Xiao said indifferently, "Minister Liu, haven't you returned to the capital to report your mission yet?"

"I should have left, but this official's life was saved thanks to the divine doctor of the Zhenbei Army."

Minister Liu Zongfu said with a look of gratitude, "I was hoping to thank General Lin in person."

"Minister Liu is too polite," Lin Xiao's tone was very indifferent, clearly making it known he was ready to see his guest out.

Minister Liu Zongfu was also sensible. He bowed again and said, "General, you have worked hard on your journey. Please rest early. My wish has been fulfilled, so I shall take my leave now."

As he was leaving, Minister Liu Zongfu's hand made several seemingly inadvertent movements.

After Xiao Qingxuan noticed them, her gaze became somewhat solemn.

Because Lin Xiao already knew about Liu Zongfu's identity as a spy, he also noticed this detail.

If he hadn't known in advance, he really wouldn't have noticed it.

The sky turned dark very quickly.

During dinner, Xiao Qingxuan appeared slightly distracted while eating.

Lin Xiao saw that the woman was struggling with something, so he said, "Wife, it's rare that the plague in Hanyang has been controlled and the night markets have all opened."

"Why don't we go out for a stroll tonight? It's still early anyway."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingxuan was somewhat surprised. "Husband, why would you want to go shopping?"

Could it be that he noticed something? After all, her man was a Great Grandmaster with incredible perception.

"I see that you're listless while eating, as if you have something on your mind. I'm afraid it's because you've been helping me govern the Northern Border recently and there are too many matters, which is why you've lost your appetite."

Lin Xiao said with a look of heartache, "It's all because of my incompetence. I only know how to fight wars and don't understand how to handle government affairs, which has left you exhausted both mentally and physically."

"Seeing you so tired makes me feel guilty. I want you to relax."

Hearing this, Xiao Qingxuan's heart ached, and her eyes gradually turned red.

This man... was so 'silly'.

She was clearly the one who had hidden her identity from the first day they met and had been deceiving him all along.

But what about Lin Xiao? He still felt he owed her, trying every possible way to compensate her and make her happy?

As a useless empress of a fallen nation, what virtue or ability did she have to deserve such deep love from a man whose literary and martial prowess were enough to dominate the world?

Suddenly, Xiao Qingxuan felt that she was too lazy to struggle with many things anymore!

Since she had to face it sooner or later, she might as well choose to believe in her man's wisdom and ability!

He was the creator of one miracle after another; she should believe in him!

At worst, it would just be starting over from the beginning!

"Husband!"

Xiao Qingxuan put down her chopsticks and stood up with a serious expression, looking at the several sisters present.

"Sisters, there is something... I want to confess."

As soon as these words were spoken, the chopsticks in Leng Bingyan's hand fell with a 'clatter'.

Mu Wanying and Zhao Caiwei looked puzzled and silently put down their bowls.

Lin Xiao was stunned, caught somewhat off guard!

No way, I just wanted to create an opportunity for you to go talk to Liu Zongfu and see what the situation was!

My little wife, why aren't you following the script!?

Before Lin Xiao could say anything, Xiao Qingxuan had already mustered the courage to speak:

"My real name is not Xiao Qinger. In fact, I am the Empress of the fallen nation of Western Shu, Xiao, Qing, Xuan."

Leng Bingyan silently lowered her head and sighed.

Finally, this day had come. She felt somewhat relieved, yet also somewhat uneasy.

Meanwhile, Mu Wanying sucked in a breath of cold air, covering her mouth with one hand, her watery eyes wide open.

Zhao Caiwei was clearly shocked as well, but her expression remained relatively calm.

Xiao Qingxuan stared nervously at Lin Xiao. "Husband, although I have countless reasons and helplessness, the fact is that I lied to you..."

"If you... if you want to hit me, scold me, or even divorce me... I... I am willing to bear it all."

Leng Bingyan got anxious. "Husband, I am the daughter of the Western Shu Great General Leng Duo. My real name is not Leng Yan either, but Leng Bingyan."

"I went to the Stone Fortress back then just to find Her Majesty. Don't... don't blame her. She only did it for self-preservation and didn't want to bring trouble to you."

"If you want to hit or scold someone, count it on me. Her Majesty has already endured too much. She has actually been in constant agony!"

Lin Xiao actually really wanted to laugh. He had known since the first day; was there a need for them to put on this show of sisterly affection here?

If he hadn't known she was the Empress and that she was the daughter of the Great General, would he have let them take on the roles of his left and right hands?

But Lin Xiao couldn't show it, so he could only force a deep, solemn expression.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath. Damn it, he was going to get internal injuries from holding it in!!

Because he really didn't know how to respond, Lin Xiao could only say three words:

"Eat first."

There was no other way; he really didn't know what to say!

If he had to perform a very shocked look, he felt it would be too fake.

Who would have thought that these three short words would cause Xiao Qingxuan's delicate body to shudder and tremble all over!

The other three women all showed expressions of deep admiration and love!

This was the composure of remaining unmoved even if a mountain collapsed before him!

Their husband was truly worthy of being the youngest Great Grandmaster in the history of the Tianwu Continent!!

That's right, what did an empress matter?

Their husband was a man destined to become an Earthly Immortal!!

Xiao Qingxuan felt both admiration and touched, and at the same time, she felt she was too silly!

Why did she think Lin Xiao wouldn't be able to accept her identity as an empress?

Before her husband, a Prince of Great Gan could be killed at will, and even the current Emperor was not worth mentioning, let alone her, an empress of a fallen Western Shu?

Leng Bingyan happily squeezed her sister's hand and also breathed a long sigh of relief.

The group continued eating, but the atmosphere was clearly a bit strange.

Xiao Qingxuan was somewhat shy, while Mu Wanying and Zhao Caiwei exchanged glances, looking as if they found it all very novel.

Once Lin Xiao had eaten and drunk his fill, he put down his chopsticks and reached out a hand.

Xiao Qingxuan immediately handed over a prepared wet towel.

After Lin Xiao wiped his mouth as usual, he looked with a smile at the lovely Empress who was "waiting for a scolding."

"Wife, whether you are Xiao Qinger or Xiao Qingxuan, I only want to ask you one thing."

Xiao Qingxuan nodded. "Husband, please speak."

"Have you ever regretted marrying me for even a single moment?"

"No!"

Xiao Qingxuan answered without hesitation, her gaze anxious and earnest. "Marrying my husband was of my own free will. On the day of our wedding, when I swore an oath to Heaven and Earth, I used my real name!"

"From the moment I married my husband, I have never had the slightest regret. On the contrary, I have always been grateful to the Heavens for allowing me to marry you."

"My husband is the most remarkable man I have ever seen in the world. I have never thought of leaving you, not even for a moment..."

Xiao Qingxuan gazed at Lin Xiao with shimmering eyes, her look conveying deep affection, fearing the man wouldn't believe her.

Lin Xiao was almost blushing from what she said. He was just a STEM guy who relied on a system; using cheats to pick up girls wasn't considered a great skill.

However, to say he wasn't moved in his heart would be a lie.

Even if he had married Xiao Qingxuan with a mindset of doing something crazy at the beginning, after being together for so long, he had truly come to see the woman as his beloved wife.

"In that case."

Lin Xiao reached out and pulled the woman into his arms, letting her sit on his lap.

"No matter what your name is or what your identity is, you are my, Lin Xiao's, wife."

"You were in the past, you will be in the future, and you always will be."

Xiao Qingxuan's heart finally settled, and a burst of joy gushed out, making her weep with happiness!

This moment was a hundred times happier than when she had ascended the throne to become Western Shu's first female emperor!

"Husband!!"

Xiao Qingxuan couldn't help herself and offered a sweet kiss.

Lin Xiao naturally responded enthusiastically. Since everyone present was family, there was no need to be bashful.

In fact, the other three women didn't feel shy; they felt more envy and were touched.

Regardless of disparities in status, true human emotion is the most beautiful thing.

Leng Bingyan was even moved to tears. She knew deep down how much pressure Xiao Qingxuan had endured to take this step.

After a period of tender affection, Lin Xiao finally let go of the woman and asked with a smile, "Wife, why did you suddenly want to confess this matter today?"