Quick Transmigration: The Pregnant Little Fairy is Pampered by the Heirless Boss

Chapter 10 The General's Little Darling

"Ah Song, you...you tell your mother, can Xiao Shen fulfill his duties as a husband?"

After careful consideration, Madam Ji decided not to ask her daughter too directly. Instead, she said tactfully, "Ah Song, I just want to know if you and Xiao Shen get along well? Is he considerate to you? There are many aspects to consider in the relationship between husband and wife. If you have any complaints, please don't keep them to yourself. You must tell me."

Hearing her mother's words, Ji Xiaosong was slightly taken aback at first, then understood the deeper meaning behind her mother's words. A blush rose on her face, and she gently scolded, "Mother, don't worry about these things. My husband treats me very well, and we get along very well, especially..."

Even the unspoken words were understood by Ji Mu.

Seeing her daughter's shy expression, she breathed a sigh of relief, took her daughter's hand and said, "Ah Song, I'm relieved to hear you say that. After today's homecoming banquet, General Xiao will be going to court tomorrow. Last night I heard your father say that the imperial family intends to send him to suppress the rebellion of the Prince of Qi in the north."

"Treason? The country is now at peace and the world is at peace. Why would the King of Qi, who is enjoying a good life in the north, think of betraying us?"

Ji Xiaosong was unsure whether this event occurred in her past life.

The original owner of this body had just married into the Song family and her life was not easy.

In addition, I don't know much about Xiao Shen. I only heard that he died young. He was seriously injured in an accident while suppressing a rebellion, which led to his death at a young age.

When did he die?

Ji Xiaosong tried to recall the time carefully, but found that she couldn't remember it.

For the first three years after the original owner's marriage, Song's mother kept her under house arrest, using the pretext of cultivating her housekeeping skills to prevent her from having too much contact with the outside world, so as to avoid the Ji family discovering anything amiss.

When she finally had a chance to go out and move around, she never heard when Xiao Shen died in his previous life; she only knew that he was already dead at that time.

This means that Xiao Shen in his previous life died within these three years.

"Although the country is at peace now, King Qi's power has gradually increased due to his years of development in the north. The surrounding small states that have been subjugated have been swayed by the promises of great benefits, which have inflated their ambitions. They are unwilling to be controlled by the court and have attempted to establish themselves as kings to expand their territories, ultimately leading to their rebellion," said the Queen Mother, her brows furrowed and her face full of worry.

"The Chen Kingdom doesn't only have my husband as a general, so why should he be the one to quell the rebellion of the princes on the border?"

Ji Xiaosong didn't understand some of the things, but Ji's mother did.

"This proposal was submitted to His Majesty by the Second Prince. The Second Prince once served as the Vice Minister of Works, while Uncle Song was the Minister of Works. Because of this connection, Uncle Song naturally sided with the Second Prince. I am telling you this today so that you can also make some preparations."

Has His Majesty agreed?

"There's no word of it yet. Your father will probably bring it up when we go to the front yard for lunch later."

“Mother, my husband will surely inform me of this matter as well. We are returning home today, and after lunch we will return. If there is any news from His Majesty, I will send someone to inform you and Father.”

Madam Ji nodded slightly and then instructed, "Ah Song, this mission to quell the rebellion will surely be extremely dangerous. You must also do your best to plan for General Xiao and manage all the affairs of the household so that he has no worries. If you need any help from the family, just ask, and your father and your brothers will definitely do their best to help."

“Mother, I understand. I will definitely hold the line in the rear so that my husband can fight with peace of mind. However, I am also a little worried. Since the King of Qi dared to betray us, he must have something to rely on. I don’t know how many hardships and dangers my husband will have to overcome on his journey.”

"Don't worry too much. General Xiao is brave and resourceful, and he will surely return victorious."

The mother and daughter chatted for a while longer before heading to the front yard together.

Just as Ji's mother had said, Xiao Shen brought up the matter of the court wanting to send him to quell the rebellion during lunch, and everyone looked worried.

"Father-in-law and mother-in-law, please don't worry. I entered the battlefield at the age of seven, and many small border countries have fallen to my hands. The rebellion of a mere prince in a fiefdom within a country is nothing to fear. There is no need to worry too much."

Ji's father took a sip of sake and nodded seriously.

"Very well. You are a military general. If the country is at peace, the civil officials will inevitably suppress you. Whether or not you ultimately go to the battlefield, I believe the imperial family will make a decision, and we also believe in your abilities. Over the years, the imperial family has placed great trust in the Xiao family, so we believe they are trustworthy."

The current emperor is a kind and resourceful man, and many loyal ministers are willing to entrust their lives to him.

Xiao Shen stood up, cupped his hands, and bowed deeply to the Ji family members, his expression solemn and sincere.

"If I go to the north to quell the rebellion, only my wife will be left at home. At that time, I'm afraid I will have to trouble my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and three brothers-in-law to take good care of her."

Ji's father quickly put down his wine cup, stepped forward to help Xiao Shen up, patted his shoulder firmly, and looked at him with trust and determination.

“My dear son-in-law, you should focus on quelling the rebellion and not worry about home. Asong will not suffer any injustice while we are here. The Ji family will protect Asong. You can rest assured to show your skills on the battlefield, return victorious as soon as possible, and reunite with Asong.”

In reality, everyone knew that His Majesty's reluctance to immediately grant the Second Prince's proposal was simply because he wanted to wait until Xiao Shen had completed his marriage arrangements before making any further plans.

Given this situation, it is likely that the war in the north is still under control. However, Xiao Shen will most likely still need to go to the front lines, otherwise he would not allow the Ji family to know about this beforehand.

After lunch, Xiao Shen stood up first, bowed to the Ji family, and said loudly, "Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, my wife and I have troubled you for a long time, and it is time for us to return home now. We will come to visit you again with my wife after we return from suppressing the rebellion."

Ji Xiaosong and Xiao Shen walked out of the Ji residence together and got into the carriage.

"My lord, if you really are going to the north to quell the rebellion, may I go with you?"

Xiao Shen was slightly taken aback, then gently grasped Ji Xiaosong's hand: "Madam, the place where the rebellion was quelled is an extremely dangerous battlefield. Swords and spears have no eyes. How can I let you put yourself in such danger? As a military general, it is my duty to protect the country. Your safe and peaceful life in the rear is the greatest support for me. You only need to guard the home for me and wait for my triumphant return."

This won't do. What if Xiao Shen really gets tricked and killed?

She's not pregnant yet!

Even if she gets pregnant, without a father to protect her, many people would want to devour her and her child.

But seeing Xiao Shen's determined look, he knew that his plan was probably doomed to fail.

Ji Xiaosong is not afraid of the battlefield; even if there are any ambushes, she can completely evade them.

If she could go with Xiao Shen, she could definitely protect him.

Since I'll be rejected if I say it outright, I might as well go quietly.

"Well... that's fine then. I was just worried about you and your safety, and that's why I couldn't control myself and said those things."

Xiao Shen gently pulled Ji Xiaosong into his arms, his right hand slowly stroking her hair with a gentle and soothing motion, as if comforting a frightened fawn.

He gently rested his chin on Ji Xiaosong's head and whispered, "My lady, do not be afraid. I will definitely return safely and spend the rest of my life with you. You are the most precious person in this world to me, and I will never leave you easily."

"I will definitely believe you."

The next day.

As expected, after the morning court session ended, the emperor summoned Xiao Shen alone to the inner palace.