The young woman in his arms had a dazed expression, a look that proved she wasn't completely indifferent.
The heavy ache in Xie Jinbai's chest eased somewhat, and the rage that had been swelling within him instantly vanished.
"Don't let your mind wander," he said softly, pulling her closer into his arms. "I would never do that. I don't want anyone but you."
Even at his most reckless, he had never considered touching another woman.
Much less now. It was absolutely out of the question.
Cui Lingyao remained perfectly still in his embrace, not saying a word.
'She still seemed worried about having an heir.'
Xie Jinbai gently stroked her hair and said coaxingly, "Listen to me. Let's adopt a child. We'll tell the world he's our own flesh and blood. If we're discreet, no one will ever know. There'll be no risk of his lineage being questioned, and I'll personally see to his education."
The security of the empire and its people was just as important to him.
