The Grand Secretary has no heir? His concubine gives birth to triplets.

Xue Lingyi suddenly raised her head and stared at him blankly.

"If you are willing to come with me to northern Xinjiang, I can directly recommend you to work as a coroner in Lichuan County."

Sima Di's eyes shone with an astonishing brightness, and his speech became increasingly fluent.

"In my spare time, I can also treat the local women."

"You don't know, the northern frontier is bitterly cold, and there are very few doctors who know medicine. Female doctors willing to treat women are even rarer, you couldn't find them even with a lantern!"

"Those women suffer from diseases they are ashamed to talk about, and dare not seek medical treatment. They can only endure the pain, and if they delay, they will not be able to save their lives."

He became more and more excited as he spoke, and walked a few steps to Xue Lingyi. He clenched his rough palm, then restrained himself and let it fall.

"With your abilities, if you were willing to go to the northern frontier, it would be a blessing for me, Sima Di... and also a blessing for the people!"

"However, the area is windy and sandy, and fruits and vegetables are scarce. Most people eat coarse grains, which is too unfair to you."

Xue Lingyi originally thought that his pause just now was because he thought her request was too outrageous.

Little did anyone expect that he was thinking of the women in the northern border regions who had nowhere to seek medical treatment.

A warmth spread through her chest. "I'm not afraid of hardship."

"At worst, we can bring more skilled farmers and seeds with us. If we can clear the land, we can always grow some vegetables."

The more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. Her eyes gradually welled up with tears, and she stood up, holding onto the chair for support.

"Don't you really think that what I'm doing is unethical?"

"What's this about female virtue or not?"

Sima Di frowned and answered crisply.

"You can save lives, you're a goddess! I married a goddess, I'm so happy I could laugh in my dreams!"

"If you're willing, I'll shield you from the gossip."

"Anyone who dares to criticize should first ask if they're tough enough to survive!"

Xue Lingyi looked at him, a smile slowly appearing on her lips.

Sima Di felt her heart burning from that smile, and only realized how abrupt it was when she raised her hand, but she could no longer control herself.

He raised his broad hand and held it behind her neck, his thumb brushing against her soft hair, before pulling her into his embrace.

He lowered his head and gently pecked her rosy lips.

"Then it's settled, honey!"

Xue Lingyi's eyes widened, and she froze like a wooden statue.

She should have been disgusted by the man's approach, but at this moment, she felt no nausea whatsoever; her mind was just in a terrible state of confusion.

The warm room next door.

"Bang!" Jiang Guo'er slapped the antique shelf, almost causing the white jade brush washer on it to fall off.

That damned lecher!

No, aren't these two being a bit too hasty?!

This is only their second meeting, and they're already hugging?! And kissing?! This... this...

In name only, Lingyi is still the wife of the Grand Secretary. Doesn't this mean that Sima Di is cheating on Pei Yan?

"I'm so angry!" Jiang Guo'er pinched Pei Yan's arm in frustration.

Yesterday she thought Sima Di was a kind and loyal person, but today he has taken liberties with Lingyi!

What upset her even more was that Lingyi usually felt nauseous when she was near men, but today, after being kissed by this rough man, she didn't vomit or push him away!

Just stand there and let him hold you?

"No, Lingyi must have been bewitched by him! I have to go and wake her up!" Jiang Guo'er rolled up her sleeves and was about to rush out.

Pei Yan reacted quickly, stretching out his long arm to pull her back and hold her affectionately in his arms.

"Why are you stopping me! Didn't you see him making indecent advances towards Lingyi?!" Jiang Guo'er struggled to step on his foot.

Pei Yan was kicked, and a look of helplessness appeared between his brows. He lowered his head and gave her a comforting kiss on the lips.

"Ancestor, please calm down."

Jiang Guo'er's face flushed from the kiss, and she glared at him.

Pei Yan smoothed the stray hairs behind her ear and gently massaged her wrist.

"If Lingyi truly refused, Sima Di would have been pierced through by her hairpin long ago."

"She didn't push anyone or call for help. If you barge in now, won't you embarrass her?" Pei Yan lowered his head and rubbed his nose against hers.

Jiang Guo'er's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately deflated.

Indeed, Lingyi's heartache was gone, but now it's all gone in front of this rough man, which means it's a destined marriage.

But this is too good for Sima Di!

Inside the side room.

Sima Di realized his impropriety after the kiss, blushed, and quickly released Xue Lingyi.

In a flurry of activity, he pulled out a fine mutton-fat jade safety buckle from his pocket and solemnly hung it around Xue Lingyi's neck.

The jade clasp clung to her clothes, still warm from his body.

"This was left by my mother to my future wife, but now it belongs to you."

Sima Di looked at her flushed cheeks and lowered his voice.

"You can wait for me in the capital. At most six months, after I destroy the Red Di royal court, I will return to marry you!"

Xue Lingyi touched the warm jade pendant on her chest, feeling dizzy. Her mind was blank, and she subconsciously hummed in response.

This response, barely louder than a mosquito's buzz, sounded like heavenly music to Sima Di.

He turned around with satisfaction, pushed open the door, and strode out with a proud and confident stride.

As soon as they stepped onto the corridor, they bumped into Pei Yan, whose face was dark with anger.

Pei Yan grabbed his collar in an annoyed manner and dragged him to the pomegranate tree in the corner of the courtyard.

"Are you serious? To my face, you dare to flirt with my nominal wife, Sima Di? Have you got a death wish?!"

"I swear on my life in the military, this is no joke! I truly want to marry Lingyi and cherish her for the rest of my life."

Sima Di showed no fear, and instead confidently slapped Pei Yan's hand away.

"Since you're just a fake couple, are you going to keep Lingyi trapped for the rest of her life?"

"I'm leaving this to you. Take good care of my wife and make sure she doesn't suffer any injustice."

He leaned closer and lowered his voice even further.

"In the next six months, find a safe way for her to escape, so that she can change her identity and happily marry me."

"I'll come pick them up then, everyone'll be happy!"

Pei Yan's face turned green with anger.

In his twenty-nine years of life, this was the first time someone had ever ordered him around so confidently.

"Aren't you supposed to be very capable? Why are you asking me for advice?"

"The capable should do more work!" Sima Di patted his shoulder shamelessly.

"I entrust the cases of the Red Di prince and the exoneration of the Marquis of Dingyuan to you as well!"

"The situation in the capital is complicated; only you can handle it. I need to rush back to the northern frontier tonight to stabilize morale. I'm off!"

Having said that, without waiting for Pei Yan to react, he leaped over the courtyard wall like a nimble monkey and disappeared in an instant.

Pei Yan stood there, looking at the empty courtyard wall, his chest heaving.

He rubbed his throbbing temples, feeling utterly overwhelmed.

"Prime Minister..."

Jiang Guo'er slowly walked out, and seeing his embarrassed look, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Pei Yan turned around and looked at her cheeks, which were flushed from suppressing laughter. His anger inexplicably dissipated by more than half.

"What are you laughing at?"

He naturally reached out, put his arm around her shoulder, and pecked her on the red mark he had left on her earlobe the night before.

"He was so carefree, making a quick and impulsive decision to marry me, but he left me with a mess."

"That's what happens when you're the Prime Minister; the capable should do more!"

Jiang Guo'er mimicked Sima Di's tone, stood on tiptoe, and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Pei Yan suddenly felt his throat go dry, and he put his arm around her as they walked toward Qingyi Garden, his voice hoarse.

"Since I've worked so hard, Shunshun should give me some reward."

"How about I take off my outer robe first and show you a set of boxing moves?"

Jiang Guo'er blushed and cursed the shameless man in her heart, but her fingers were still gripping his clothes tightly, unwilling to let go.