Cheng Xiaofan hadn't expected Xing Xi to be so straightforward, leaving him no room to even concoct an excuse.
But!
Could he really make excuses?
This was the woman closest to him, who had been imprisoned with him in the underground chamber!
What kind of husband would act like him?
Resigning as Star Lord, pushing all the responsibility onto a frail woman.
Then simply walking away.
Wasn't that incredibly irresponsible?
At that moment!
Cheng Xiaofan felt he owed Xing Xi far too much.
He even wondered if his actions were hypocritical.
Did he still have the right to be Xing Xi's husband?
He was truly ashamed to be a husband!
"Xing Xi, I'm truly sorry!"
Cheng Xiaofan took a deep breath and said with a pained heart, "Ten years ago, I already owed you, letting you bear the title of wife in vain."
"Now, I've become a real man!"
"Yet, I have to abandon you and leave Planet Yanhuang!"
"I truly have no right to hear you call me husband!"
Facing Xing Xi, Cheng Xiaofan felt his nose sting.
A sense of suffocation overwhelmed him.
"Husband, please don't say that!"
Upon hearing this, Xing Xi quickly reached out and covered his mouth, saying, "I know you're a man destined for great things, don't get bogged down by anything concerning me!"
She no longer called him by his name.
Instead, she called him husband.
"Husband, no matter what decision you make, I will always support you!"
"What I said is completely from the heart, truly!"
"If I could marry you, I would have no regrets even if it meant facing death!"
This was an intelligent, incredibly capable woman.
And she was also a woman who endured hardship without complaint, a peerless beauty.
In this regard!
Xing Xi and Bai Yiling were so similar.
Having these two women from different universes, Cheng Xiaofan felt his life was truly worthwhile.
In this world.
What man could boast of having women from two different planets?
And this didn't even include Chang'e on the moon.
Moreover!
They were so kind.
Willing to continuously give for their man.
Never expecting anything in return!
"Wife, I know you speak the truth, and it's precisely because of this that I feel I owe you so much!"
Cheng Xiaofan pondered for a long time and said solemnly, "I truly can't make it up to you right now!"
Hearing this, Xing Xi smiled faintly, "Husband, I am your woman. You can't talk about making up for things with me. It makes it sound like we're becoming strangers."
"Don't you think so?"
"Yes, you're right!" Cheng Xiaofan nodded.
He stopped speaking nonsense.
Within the limited time, it was better to do more positive things.
Cheng Xiaofan scooped Xing Xi into his arms and strode swiftly into the sleeping quarters.
...
The court officials, led by Luo Shu.
All knew that Cheng Xiaofan would be leaving Planet Yanhuang in a few days.
The next day, as soon as Xing Xi arrived at the court, Luo Shu and the others suddenly knelt on the ground.
"Oh my, what are you all doing, my beloved ministers?" Xing Xi asked, utterly bewildered.
Luo Shu stood up and said, "Star Lord, according to my understanding, Mr. Cheng is about to leave Planet Yanhuang. We, your ministers, have discussed and, by regulation, the Star Lord must not be without an heir!"
"During these few days, the Star Lord can forgo attending court and accompany Mr. Cheng. This matter is of great importance!"
The implication was very clear.
That is, while Cheng Xiaofan was still here, the matter of procreation was imminent and could not be slackened in the slightest.
This was not just a personal matter for you, the Star Lord.
It also concerned the hopes of all humanity on Planet Yanhuang!
Hearing this, Xing Xi's delicate face instantly flushed red.
"All my ministers, please rise!"
She said with a face full of shyness, "This matter, this Star Lord will decide on her own!"
Luo Shu, as if still worried, added, "Star Lord, this matter must be expedited!"
Sigh!
This old man was really getting worked up.
Was this kind of thing something that could be expedited?
As Xing Xi was at a loss for words,
The court officials chimed in, "Star Lord, Elder Luo is right. This matter is no small thing, it truly concerns the dignity of the people of Planet Yanhuang, and it must be expedited!"
"Alright, this Star Lord already knows!" Xing Xi was utterly embarrassed.
There was no need for them to rush her on this.
Did she not have any sense of her own situation?
Bringing up such matters in court, how embarrassing it was!
You old fellows wouldn't understand the feelings of a young woman!
Oh dear!
She couldn't be bothered to argue with them.
She waved her hand gently and said, "Dismiss the court!"
"Yes!"
All the ministers responded in unison and retired with beaming smiles.
Xing Xi returned to Beidou Palace.
Cheng Xiaofan asked in surprise, "Wife, why are you back so early?"
"Don't even mention it, I'm so embarrassed!"
Xing Xi covered her face and said, "That Luo Shu is truly indecent, actually colluding with a bunch of old ministers to persuade me... to persuade me... Sigh, I really can't bring myself to say it!"
Cheng Xiaofan burst into laughter.
He said, "Did they mention the matter of procreation to you?"
Xing Xi asked in astonishment, "Husband, how did you know?"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "That Luo Shu, he called me while you were at court and mentioned this matter."
"He also specifically told me to help you well!"
Xing Xi immediately said with great shyness, "This Luo Shu, he really worries too much!"
Cheng Xiaofan's smile faded.
He said, "I know that Luo Shu and the old ministers have good intentions!"
"Back then, I felt physically weak and was completely incapable in that regard. Even after marrying Chen Xi and you, and other women, for so many years, I remained without an heir!"
"How could I not know that because of this, those desert beasts and sea demons have been mocking the humans of Planet Yanhuang!"
"For this matter, Luo Shu and the other old ministers have endured all sorts of humiliation!"
"Now, their urgency in urging us to procreate is understandable!"
Hearing this, Xing Xi nodded and said, "Actually, I can also understand their feelings, so I couldn't blame them for their rash words in court!"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said, "Wife, since that's the case, shouldn't we start taking action immediately, so as not to let down the hard work of these old ministers!"
"Mmm-hmm!" Xing Xi nodded shyly.
For the next few days, Xing Xi did not attend court.
She stayed by Cheng Xiaofan's side all day, never leaving.
Besides being in Beidou Palace.
They also rode horses in the outskirts of the city.
In the blink of an eye.
Over a week passed.
One morning,
Cheng Xiaofan took out a small peach tree from his spatial storage.
This was a peach pit he had brought back from the Moon Palace, which had grown into a sapling under the abundant spiritual energy in his spatial realm.
Cheng Xiaofan and Xing Xi, together, dug a hole in the garden of Beidou Palace.
And planted this peach tree.
After filling the soil and watering it.
He smiled at Xing Xi and said, "Wife, I hope that when the peach blossoms bloom and bear fruit, I will be able to come to Planet Yanhuang and meet you!"
"Husband, when the peach tree blooms and bears fruit, my child and I will be waiting for you under the peach tree!" Xing Xi said with a smile.