Xiu Bingxi listened quietly to his father's lecture, committing it to heart. When he saw there was no more to say, he parted his thin lips, "Father, rest assured, Bingxi will definitely keep his eyes peeled and take your words to heart. I will not fail the expectations of the Empress and you."
Xiu Aotian chuckled lightly, seeming not overly concerned as he replied, "Haha, I'm old now, and it's time for you young ones to strive. All this old man hopes for is to see the birth of my grandson in my lifetime."
Xiu Bingxi stiffened slightly, his face flushing with embarrassment. As he looked up and saw the frost on his father's face, guilt welled up in him. His face grew even more serious than before as he resolved, "Father, rest assured, I have returned this time to follow your orders, to marry and have children."
"Haha, I can't manage much anymore, you'll see to everything. I only hope that the Xiu Family's lineage doesn't end with you—that's all I need to die content."
