With a warehouse full of supplies, I stood alone as king in this chaotic world, gun in hand.

Nangong Wu frowned and glanced at Bei Chenyan.

When did she marry him?

Bei Chenyan hurriedly said, "Father, you've misunderstood! The princess and I didn't..."

"Enough! I don't want to hear your explanation." Emperor Nanqi glared at his son. "Your children are all grown up, and you only just brought the princess back. Are you trying to make me angry?"

"I don't care what you think. Now that you're back, the wedding must be held again, and it must be grander. We can't let the world look down on the princess, and we can't let the child be listed in the imperial genealogy to announce it to the world."

"Father, let's not rush this matter. Let's wait until the princess has cured your illness." Bei Chenyan was secretly anxious. He waved his hand at Nangong Wu from an angle where the Southern Emperor couldn't see him, signaling her not to speak.

If the emperor were to reveal that Nangong Wu was unwilling to marry him and that their three children would not remain in Nanqi, he would certainly not be in a good mood.

Fortunately, Zhang Qing and Wei Yang brought lunch at that moment.

"Father, I will serve you your meal." Bei Chenyan gestured for his father to sit down.

Emperor Nanqi suddenly remembered his three children, looked around the bedchamber, and asked, "Where are the three children? Why didn't you bring them with you?"

"The child is naughty and is playing by himself in the East Palace." Bei Chenyan certainly couldn't tell him the truth. "Father, I think it's best not to reveal the child's identity at this time. We should wait until you're better before discussing anything further."

The Emperor of Southern Qi thought for a moment, then nodded, "Alright then!"

He also knew that his illness had caused considerable turmoil in the previous dynasty. The crown prince had to manage affairs of the court and worry about his illness, so things couldn't be rushed.

Zhang Qing set out the food and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, Your Highness, it's time for lunch! Shall we invite Eunuch Yu in?"

"No need for now, you can all go down first!" Bei Chenyan said.

"yes!"

Zhang Qing and Wei Yang bowed and withdrew.

Nangong Wu also felt that she was not suitable to stay there and took her leave. "Your Majesty, I will also be leaving now."

"Princess, since you're here, please do me the honor of staying and having dinner with me!" Emperor Nanqi pulled back the covers and was about to get out of bed.

He felt much better today.

"Princess, let's dine with Father Emperor!" Bei Chenyan looked at Nangong Wu with pleading eyes.

Looking into the sincere eyes of the father and son, Nangong Wu nodded, "Then I'll take my leave."

"Not at all! Not at all! It is my honor." Emperor Nanqi seemed very pleased.

He used to be afraid of Nangong Wu and worried so much that he couldn't sleep well for months. Now she has become his daughter-in-law and a lucky star of the Nanqi Kingdom. He must seize the blessing that God has given them and treat her well.

He was in better spirits today and was more talkative. "Princess Runing! Although I am not a good emperor, I have given birth to a good son, the Crown Prince."

Yan'er has been very sensible and intelligent since he was a child. He is the most outstanding among my six sons. Now that he is destined to be with you, it is truly a great blessing.

It's a pity that what his mother did disappointed me so much!

"Father, let's not dwell on the past." Bei Chenyan helped him sit down. "Let's have our meal first."

"Your Highness, it's good that you can let go of the past. Now that you have a child, the Southern Qi Kingdom will be in your hands from now on."

"If I don't make it through, I'll have no regrets." Emperor Nanqi used to think that this son was a thorn in his side, but now that he's cured, he's given him a huge surprise, and he can die without regrets.

"Father, rest assured, you will get better." Bei Chenyan comforted him.

"I trust Princess Runing's medical skills. Once I recover, it will be time for me to enjoy my retirement." Emperor Nanqi now has great faith in Nangong Wu.

Once he recovers, he will hand over the Southern Qi Kingdom to them, believing that his son, as emperor, will certainly do a better job than he did in the past.

Nangong Wu didn't speak, but simply stayed quietly with them. However, it was clear that Emperor Nanqi was in a good mood.

After the meal, Emperor Nanqi invited Eunuch Yu in and then dismissed the two young men, knowing they were both very busy.

Bei Chenyan first escorted Nangong Wu back to the East Palace, then asked, "Is there anything I can do for you?"

"No need, you can't help. Go and attend to your affairs of state!" Nangong Wu walked into the room and closed the door behind her.

"Clang!"

Bei Chenyan looked at the closed door, shook his head and smiled, then turned and left to go to the Imperial Study to handle government affairs.

He's been gone for over half a month; the folded paper must have piled up like a mountain by now.

Nangong Wu entered the space and began to perform "HLA typing" and antibody testing.

She was so busy that she didn't realize it was evening until Bei Chenyan came to knock on her door.

Nangong Wu glanced at the time and realized it was already past five in the afternoon. She took off her gloves, stood up, and slipped out of the space.

She opened the door and saw Bei Chenyan standing with his back to the door, his posture upright like a pine tree, his black brocade robe making him look cold and noble.

Hearing the door open, Bei Chenyan turned around with a gentle smile on his face. "You've worked hard. Let's have dinner first."

"Let's go!" Nangong Wu also felt a little hungry.

Bei Chenyan strode towards her room, saying, "I'll eat here. Zhang Qing will bring the food over soon."

"Oh." Nangong Wu also went back into the house.

"Where are the children? Let them come out and have a meal with us!" Bei Chenyan missed the children.

Nangong Wu used her mind to release the children.

As soon as Nangong Xi came out, she ran towards Bei Chenyan, calling out, "Daddy!"

"Xi'er," Bei Chenyan picked up his daughter, "did you miss your father?"

"Yes! We all miss Daddy!"

All three children said they missed their father.

Luo Yushao stood to one side, looking at them with envy.

"Shao'er." Nangong Wu squatted down and patted Luo Yushao's head.

"Auntie, I miss my mother too." Luo Yushao looked at her longingly.

"Mmm." Nangong Wu picked him up. "After we finish eating, we'll have your mother come and eat with you, okay?"

Luo Yushao's eyes lit up immediately. "Okay."

A short while later, Zhang Qing and Wei Yang brought over dinner.

After they set out the food, Nangong Wu said to them, "Zhang Qing, go out and let Li Shuang in for a moment."

"yes!"

Zhang Qing responded and withdrew with Wei Yang.

A moment later, Li Shuang came in and was about to bow when she saw Luo Yushao running towards her, "Mother!"

"Shao'er, don't be rude." Li Shuang caught her son and looked at Nangong Wu apologetically.

"Don't be shy." Nangong Wu walked over. "Let's have a meal together! You don't need to stand guard at night anymore. Come into the space at night to sleep with the children."

On their first night at the Southern Qi Kingdom's palace, Li Shuang and Li Ke took turns keeping watch.

"Li Ke doesn't need to stand guard at night. You don't need to worry about me in the East Palace. I'll come to you if anything happens." Bei Chen Yan put Xi'er on a chair and prepared to serve the meal.

"Yes, thank you, Your Highness." Li Shuang replied gratefully.

"Don't be shy, just treat this place as your palace." Bei Chenyan said gently, personally ladling soup for them.