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

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Southern Qi's dragon eyes flashed with rage. "Who dares to say that my grandson is a child without a father? I'll skin him alive!"

"Anyone who dares to say we don't have a father, I'll hit him." Nangong Yu clenched his two little fists.

"Silly boy, after your father and mother get married, no one will dare to say that anymore." Aiqi rubbed Nangong Yu's head.

"Is it true?" Nangong Yu looked up at her, his little fists loosening a little.

In the past, when they went to the palace with their mother or attended banquets at some mansion, they would always hear some women gossiping, saying that the three siblings were bastards of unknown fathers. When their mother heard this, she punished those women on the spot and made their men lose their official positions.

From then on, he knew that those were not kind words, which was why his mother was angry. And from then on, he could not bear to hear anyone say anything bad about his father, mother, or the three siblings.

"It's true." Aiqi pinched his little face.

Emperor Nanqi pulled Nangong Yu over as well and said to Huo Jing, "Your Highness, a child needs both a father and a mother."

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is the foundation of the nation and the future ruler of your Southern Qi Kingdom. I'm afraid the court officials will not agree to your suggestion that the Crown Prince marry into the family," Huo Jing said calmly.

"I am the emperor. Let's see who dares to question my decision. Let them try the power of Princess Runing's weapon."

"As for the throne, I have three grandsons. If I wish, I will issue an edict tomorrow to make Yu'er the Crown Prince," said the Emperor of Southern Qi.

As long as Nangong Wu is willing to marry his son, nothing else matters.

"..." Huo Jing looked at Emperor Nanqi and felt that this emperor was a bit abnormal, but his sincerity in wanting to marry his daughter was very strong.

Eunuch Yu came to report: "Your Majesty, the banquet is ready!"

"Then let's have our meal first." Emperor Nanqi stood up, in high spirits. "Please, Prince Zhenyuan."

"please!"

Everyone in the sleeping quarters moved to the dining hall.

During the meal, Bei Chenyan attentively poured wine and served dishes to Huo Jing, saying, "Father-in-law, please try this."

His address of "Father-in-law" drew everyone's attention to him.

Bei Chenyan's ears turned slightly red.

"Ahem..." Emperor Nanqi coughed twice, picked up his teacup, and said, "Prince Zhenyuan, I am not feeling well and cannot drink alcohol, so I will offer you a cup of tea instead."

"Your Majesty is too kind!" Huo Jing also raised his wine cup.

During the banquet, Emperor Nanqi and Huo Jing had a very pleasant conversation, talking about all sorts of things.

Bei Chenyan was in the best mood, as his long journey to win back his wife had finally come to an end.

The three children were also very happy because their father and mother were getting married soon.

Nangong Wu, however, felt a little down.

She had absolutely no desire to find a man.

Perhaps because she only had a celestial soul in her previous life, she was cold and ruthless, knew nothing about love between men and women, and only had fighting and killing in her eyes all day long.

In this life, perhaps her three souls and seven spirits have merged, or perhaps she has three children; her temperament seems to have changed.

"Try this dish." Bei Chenyan put a piece of meat and vegetable into her bowl.

Nangong Wu glanced at him. This man was indeed very good. They had known each other for several years and had figured out his character. Apart from the mistake of concealing his identity, he was impeccable when it came to her and their three children.

Most importantly, he is good-looking. Humans are visual creatures, and the brain tends to prioritize aesthetically pleasing things. She is the same; she likes good-looking people and finds them pleasing to the eye.

Master Xuanwei said that Beichen Yan was her destiny. Her father hoped that she would find a partner. Since this man was the father of three children, she should try to get married and give the children a complete family.

If one day I can't stand her cold and heartless nature, then I'll leave her.

Emperor Nanqi could not drink alcohol, and Beichen Yan was constantly being visited by people, so the banquet ended in less than an hour.

Bei Chenyan had many things to do and left first. Nangong Wu saw that it was time for the three children to take their afternoon nap, so she took the children back to the East Palace.

Emperor Nanqi invited Huo Jing to play chess, wanting to discuss the marriage between the Crown Prince and Nangong Wu.

Huo Jing rarely comes here, so we need to finalize the marriage between the Crown Prince and Nangong Wu.

Huo Jing also spoke frankly, saying that the marriage of the two children could only be held after Runan City was built.

Emperor Nanqi naturally agreed; he would accept any condition as long as Nangong Wu was willing to take in his son.

Once Runan City is completed, the Huo family will surely establish their own state and ascend the throne as emperors.

"Once Runan City is completed, and Your Highness establishes the name of the state and ascends the throne, I will personally go to Runan City to congratulate Your Highness," Emperor Nanqi asked tentatively.

The empire was conquered by Nangong Wu, but it's uncertain who among the three of them—father and sons—will become emperor.

If Huo Jing becomes emperor and appoints Nangong Xiao as crown prince, then his three grandsons will most likely return to the Southern Qi Kingdom in the future.

Having lived to this age, he has long seen through the treacherous nature of the court and the hearts of men.

Huo Jing loves both children and will surely treat them equally.

Nangong Wu and Nangong Xiao are twins, so their sibling relationship must be very good.

But that may not be the case for their next generation.

Because human nature is the most vulnerable to testing.

Just like the first Prince Zhenyuan, who was the same brother as the late Emperor of Xiyan, the two brothers had the best relationship, just like Nangong Wu and Nangong Xiao now.

The elder brother was the emperor, ruling from the court, while the younger brother guarded the border and protected the nation's gates.

Their descendants were Emperor Mingde and Nangong Lan.

The relationship between cousins ​​may appear to be good on the surface, but they are no longer close at heart.

Emperor Mingde ascended the throne, and Nangong Lan inherited his father's will, remaining loyal to the country.

The former would take everything for granted because he is the rightful heir; the latter, even if she dies in battle, it is her duty as a subject to fulfill her duty!

Nangong Wu is Nangong Lan's child. After marrying into the Zhou family, she was bullied, but Emperor Mingde pretended not to know. He had long since lost all affection for her, leaving only self-interest.

On the other hand, if Huo Jing were to ascend the throne and appoint Nangong Xiao as the crown prince, then the children born to the crown prince after he becomes emperor might not necessarily be close to Yu'er and the other two.

The princes felt they were the rightful heirs, and Nangong Wu, possessing powerful weapons, threatened their position and interests.

If Nangong Wu were still alive, Nangong Xiao's descendants might be wary of her.

If Nangong Wu were gone, her things would definitely go to her three children first.

At that time, the new regime will descend into chaos.

The descendants of Nangong Xiao will inevitably fight over the weapons left behind by Nangong Wu, plunging the world into chaos.

Therefore, no matter how good the relationship between siblings is, it won't last more than three generations.

This is human nature!

If that's the case, the new regime established by Nangong Wu will repeat the situation during the reign of Emperor Mingde.

His three grandsons, like Nangong Wu, will also be disillusioned with the court and choose to leave in order to avoid internal strife.

"Hahaha..." Huo Jing seemed to see through the Southern Qi Emperor's thoughts and chuckled a few times. "Your Majesty is overthinking it!"