My Dragon Baby and Billionaire Husband-Chapter 793 State Banquet 2

"You should keep it down, Geshu Xiang," her companion cautioned. "Be careful not to be overheard—this is the state banquet hall, after all, and people are constantly coming and go. It wouldn’t be good if word reached Song Tangtang’s ears."

Geshu Xiang was indifferent; she almost wished Song Tangtang would overhear so she would go crawling back to S Country.

Geshu Xiang was extremely arrogant.

Even though Atlantis, under Ye Xinguang’s rule, held no prejudice against land dwellers, in the eyes of the true nobility, land dwellers were considered inferior—even if Song Tangtang was the legitimate Princess of S Country on land.

Geshu Xiang, a lady from a true noble family of the Undersea World, felt that Song Tangtang was not worthy of Ye Shen.

Her companion teased her, "The Third Prince and Song Tangtang are childhood sweethearts, an innocent pair. Even the Prince Regent of Mu Continent can accept a barren third princess. The Third Prince and Song Tangtang share an even deeper bond; he surely won’t give up on her for this reason. Men of the Ye Family are all deeply devoted, after all."

Geshu Xiang knew all too well that Ye Family men were devoted romantics. That was why she didn’t dare to fantasize about the demonic Mo Yinhe; she could only set her sights on Ye Shen.

If I marry Ye Shen, I’ll become the most honored woman in Atlantis one day! Sooner or later, Her Majesty the Queen will pass away. Si Mingjing is the Queen of Mu Continent and can’t possibly stay in Atlantis forever. Ye Siyuan marrying into Mu Continent means she’s like water spilled—no longer a concern for Atlantis’s succession. Those Little Dragon cubs born to Si Mingjing are of the Dragon Clan, and Atlantis won’t allow someone of the Dragon Clan to succeed to the throne. So, whoever becomes Ye Shen’s woman will one day surely become the most honored woman in Atlantis!

Geshu Xiang saw this very clearly. I must marry Ye Shen! To do that, I first have to drive Song Tangtang away! Even if I can’t drive Song Tangtang from Ye Shen’s heart, I have to drive her person away from his side!

Geshu Xiang was a person with clear goals. She didn’t care if Ye Shen loved her or not. As long as I can marry Ye Shen, give birth to a Mermaid, I’ll be the future most honored woman in Atlantis! For her, status and glory were paramount; love was trivial.

At this moment, the state banquet officially began.

Before the feast commenced, Mo Yinhe took to the stage to deliver a speech. He had specifically invited the media to cover the event, broadcasting it live nationwide. The grandeur of the banquet hall and Mo Yinhe’s speech were presented to the expectant public through the live broadcast.

Mo Yinhe delivered a ten-minute New Year’s annual government report.

Afterward, he addressed the issue that the public had been most concerned about in recent days. Regarding the infertility of Ye Siyuan and Song Tangtang, caused by diet pills, Mo Yinhe made a statement, addressing the public for the first time.

His expression one of deep pain, he said, "Yes, it’s true. Such an accident is not what anyone wished to see. But what’s done is done, and assigning blame is futile. Fortunately, my younger brother Ye Shen, and my brother-in-law Si Lisao, do not mind whether they have descendants in the future. They have pledged to remain together for life, never to remarry, nor will they allow anyone else to act as a surrogate..."

With that, Mo Yinhe glanced at Ye Shen.

Ye Shen, dressed impeccably in a suit, walked over and stood by Mo Yinhe, solemnly affirming his position.

Ye Shen said, "Tangtang lost weight only to marry me. If there is any fault, it is mine. I, Ye Shen, swear here today that I will never abandon Tangtang in this lifetime. I will never touch another woman besides Tangtang. If I, Ye Shen, break this vow, then let me be childless and my line end..."

As Ye Shen’s harsh words fell, a sudden tumult erupted in the banquet hall.

Many people stood up, trying to stop Ye Shen from continuing.

As the last hope of Atlantis, bearing such a heavy burden, how could he make such a dreadful oath?

Elder Bai Qiuyuan sprang to his feet. "Nonsense!" he exclaimed. "With the Second Princess in her current state, the continuation of Atlantis rests solely on the Third Prince! How can the Third Prince make such a poisonous oath? This will destroy the divine lineage of Atlantis! By the Sea God!"

Ye Shen, however, took a small bottle from his pocket. "I know that after such an event, everyone will pin their hopes on me," he said. "To ensure my marriage does not encounter any mishaps, and to avoid wronging Tangtang in the future, I have made a decision. I will drink this."

"What is that medicine?" the guests below asked in confusion.

Ye Shen slowly unscrewed the cap. "This is a Childlessness Potion that I earnestly requested my sister-in-law to prepare for me. Once I drink it, I will never have offspring in this lifetime..."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes twitched violently.

Even Ye Junqing abruptly stood up, roaring, "Ye Shen, put that potion down!"

"Father, forgive your unfilial son!" Ye Shen declared. "I cannot let Tangtang down. I see the situation clearly now. If I don’t do this, you will inevitably force me to marry other women in the future. Even if you don’t force me to marry, you will pressure me to use a surrogate. I cannot accept these things, so it’s better to settle this once and for all..."

Ye Shen, his resolve as firm as a warrior severing his own wrist, had made up his mind.

Ye Junqing clutched his chest, nearly collapsing from a heart attack provoked by anger.

Ye Shen continued, "Dad, don’t be angry. Although Tangtang and I will not have descendants, Sister-in-law has given Big Brother nine Little Dragon cubs. The Ye Family’s line is flourishing; it won’t be affected by Tangtang and me."

Ye Xinguang could no longer sit still. Tears of urgency welled in her eyes. "Yinhe, stop your brother!"

Mo Yinhe, however, closed his eyes and said to Ye Shen, "If you want to drink it, then drink it. Your brother understands. Besides your sister-in-law, I too could never marry another woman in this lifetime."

Ye Shen was moved. "Brother, I knew you would understand me best. Now, I also understand the determination you had when Sister-in-law left, how you withstood all that pressure and steadfastly refused to remarry. I’m afraid I don’t possess your resilience, so this is the only way I can think of to resolve future troubles. Brother... I’m drinking."

With that, Ye Shen made a motion to bring the bottle to his lips.

A group of people rushed forward, intending to snatch the bottle from his hands.

The fastest were several young women, with Geshu Xiang leading the charge.

Absolutely not! I can’t let Ye Shen drink that potion! was the sole thought in Geshu Xiang’s mind. If he drinks it, all my dreams will be dashed!

Geshu Xiang lunged forward. "Third Prince, don’t—"

Ye Shen reacted swiftly, evading Geshu Xiang’s touch. He sidestepped, and the bottle in his hand tilted, spilling most of its contents onto Geshu Xiang’s face.

"PTOOEY!"

Geshu Xiang tasted the bitter liquid, wiped her face, and reached again for the bottle in Ye Shen’s hand.

"Third Prince, you can’t do this!" Geshu Xiang cried frantically. "If you do, Atlantis will have no future Sea God! Even if you don’t consider yourself, you must think of the country—"

As Geshu Xiang spoke, she felt a warmth spreading across her face, and her head began to spin.