The host and the protagonist had a happy ending again [Quick Transmigration]

Zhao Fu brought today's folded paper into the Imperial Study, and Xu Ran immediately gestured for him to place it all in front of Pei Guan.

Xu Ran tapped the memorial, a smile playing on his lips: "Please, Regent."

"Is this what His Majesty punished us with?" Pei Guan was completely stunned.

Xu Ran glanced at the towering pile of memorials and asked in surprise, "It takes most of the day to review them, isn't that enough?"

As expected of the Regent, he has approved memorials for so many years; I can't compare.

Pei Guan met Xu Ran's admiring gaze and was completely speechless.

That's clearly not what he meant.

"His Majesty just mentioned during court that he was unwell..."

"Hmm?" Xu Ran's eyes crinkled with a smile. "You're just kidding them."

"Your Majesty must not utter such words again in the future," Pei Guan said solemnly.

He was genuinely worried about her, and Xu Ran felt relieved: "Don't worry."

Half an hour later, Xu Ran was engrossed in reading a travelogue.

The system curiously peeked over and then exclaimed in shock: This?! Such a boring book, and the host actually gave up the temptation to read it with him back in the village!

Humans really don't know how to appreciate art!

Pei Guanping's usually calm expression suddenly froze. He stared at a memorial for a long time, but hesitated to put pen to paper.

"Your subject, Du Yucheng, respectfully reports: Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Your Majesty is in the prime of life, in excellent health, a blessing upon our nation. However, the harem is empty, the position of Empress is vacant, and the imperial line is weak, a hidden worry for the country. We humbly beseech Your Majesty to consider this matter, to enrich the harem, to welcome many beauties, so as to ensure the continuation of the royal bloodline.

Your Majesty, I humbly offer my advice and respectfully request your decision.

Du Yucheng was the current prime minister, a man of integrity, but Pei Guan instinctively wanted to reject the memorial.

But Prime Minister Du's words make sense.

Pei Guan's right hand was taut, and the brush was almost broken.

To attract many beauties and have many descendants...

This was true of all emperors throughout history.

Xu Ran, noticing Pei Guan's movements, quickly put down her travelogue and asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Pei Guan's frozen hand relaxed, and the ink-stained pen instantly left a thick mark on the neat memorial, the ink stain landing precisely on the two characters "beauty".

  

Pei Guan looked up in a flustered manner, only to meet Xu Ran's concerned gaze. Xu Ran's eyes were slightly sharp and could be quite intimidating when she looked at people with a cold gaze, but at this moment, her dark eyes were clear and gentle, making it impossible for anyone to feel any wariness.

"I was momentarily distracted," Pei Guan said respectfully, handing the memorial in his hand to Xu Ran. "This is the Prime Minister's memorial; please take a look."

Xu Ran raised an eyebrow in confusion and took the memorial.

He went from being nonchalant at first to frowning.

"It seems that the court has been too idle lately, and even Prime Minister Du has started to concern himself with these trivial matters."

Pei Guan lowered his eyes to look at the memorial stained with ink, the dark ink becoming more and more glaring the more he looked at it: "Your Majesty is already eighteen years old, and the harem is empty. It is my dereliction of duty."

Xu Ran was slightly taken aback: "Do you want me to get married?"

Pei Guan, completely adhering to official protocol, said: "Your Majesty, I dare not comment on Your Majesty's private affairs. However, if Your Majesty has a favorite noblewoman, you should make preparations as soon as possible. Establishing her as a concubine first and then taking her as a consort would be beneficial to the stability of the harem."

Xu Ran paused for a moment: "I should marry. The Regent is already twenty-five, why is he still single?"

"The succession to the throne is a matter of national importance; how can I compare myself to Your Majesty?"

Xu Ran remained silent for a long time before softly asking, "So, setting aside matters of state, Pei Guan, do you want me to get married?"

"Your Majesty, I do not understand your meaning."

Xu Ran suddenly smiled: "Never mind."

He was a little tired, and his voice carried a hint of weariness: "Please finish reviewing today's memorials, Your Majesty. I'll go to the inner palace to rest now."

Pei Guan stood frozen in place. He picked up the memorial that Xu Ran had forgotten, then gently closed it, as if he had never seen it, and put it back in its original place.

Separated by a wall, Xu Ran, who said he needed to rest, returned to the system space.

"Host..." the system poked him, "Are you alright?"

Xu Ran sighed: "It's alright. Just because Pei Xudong likes me doesn't mean Pei Guan will like me too. Besides, this ancient world..."

The system dared not speak.

Pei Guan finished reviewing the memorials but Xu Ran still didn't appear, and Zhao Fu was so anxious that he stomped his feet.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty has not yet eaten, and this old servant dares not disturb His Majesty's rest."

Pei Guan had been so busy that he forgot the time, but when he was reminded of this, he also felt hungry: "Go and prepare the meal, I'll go and call His Majesty."

Eunuch Zhao readily agreed.

Pei Guan held his breath as he entered the inner hall, where there was not a sound.

"His Majesty?"

Xu Ran lay quietly on the couch, her brows furrowed slightly, as if something was troubling her.

Almost instinctively, not wanting to upset him or see him frown, Pei Guan reached out and gently touched his brow.

Xu Ran remained in the space, clearly observing Pei Guan's actions.

The sleeping person suddenly opened their eyes, their gaze clear. Pei Guan was startled and withdrew his hand as if he had been electrocuted.

"Your Majesty, please forgive my rudeness."

Xu Ran suddenly grabbed his hand and called out, "System."

System: "Pei Guan's heartbeat... Ahhhhh, so fast!!!"

Xu Ran gripped Pei Guan's hand even tighter, boasting to the system in her mind, "I knew it."

The system, which had been excited for Xu Ran, instantly calmed down. Get lost, you damned little couple!

"Your Majesty, you... I have offended you." Pei Guan wanted to withdraw his hand, but Xu Ran's strength was greater than he expected. Fearing that he would hurt Xu Ran, he dared not really use force, and was in a dilemma.

"It's alright, I grant you permission to offend me." Xu Ran's voice was tinged with laughter.

Pei Guan looked up and met a pair of serious eyes.

The warmth of Xu Ran's palm was scorching, and Pei Guan couldn't help but curl his fingers.

Xu Ran chuckled and released his grip. Pei Guan suddenly stood up and took a few steps back: "Your Majesty, please rise and have your meal."

Xu Ran stopped provoking him: "Regent, please stay and dine with me."

Upon hearing this, Pei Guan paused, shifting from "I" to "I, the Emperor," from "Pei Guan" to "Regent," this time it was an order.

Pei Guan's heart trembled as a piece of meat was placed in his bowl.

Xu Ran seemed oblivious: "Why aren't you eating your vegetables?"

Before he had finished his meal, Pei Guan suddenly felt a familiar, dull pain in his chest, and he silently tightened his grip on his chopsticks.

"Your Majesty, I have matters to attend to at my residence. May I take my leave now?"

Xu Ran stopped what she was doing, looking worried. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

As he spoke, Xu Ran was about to summon the imperial physician.

"Your Majesty, I am indeed fine. You can summon the imperial physician to examine me without any problem. However, there are matters at my residence today that I am concerned about."

Xu Ran stared at him intently, but Pei Guan's expression remained unchanged. The system investigated for a while but couldn't discern anything.

"Are you really okay?"

Pei Guan chuckled: "Really."

"Zhao Fu! Send someone to escort the Regent back to his residence."

Upon hearing this, Pei Guan felt a sense of relief, and his tense fingers slowly relaxed. He mustered his last bit of strength to thank Xu Ran for her kindness, and then returned to his residence as quickly as possible.

Contrary to outsiders' speculation of extravagance and wealth, the Regent's Palace was empty and deserted, with no valuable ornaments to be found, and not even many servants to sweep and clean.

Pei Guan hurried back to his room, his steps somewhat unsteady. As soon as he closed the door, he couldn't help but cough. He pressed his hand tightly to his chest, the excruciating pain almost choking him. His throat felt hot, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood.