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

"Princess Runing holds the divine weapon, and no one in the world dares to disobey her. Your Highness's ascension to the throne is the inevitable trend of the world, so there is no need for modesty," Emperor Nanqi said with a smile.

Huo Jing placed the chess piece in his hand on the board and then said, "Our family moved to Runan City and built a city, originally just wanting to build a home of our own and not get involved in the chaos of the world."

"I'm old now, and all I want is to be surrounded by my children and grandchildren, enjoying the bliss of family life. As for the rest, let the young people do it."

His unspoken meaning was that his family only wanted to live a quiet, peaceful life away from the world.

Emperor Nanqi also realized that Huo Jing did not want to be emperor.

But even so, it's still uncertain how things will turn out.

Huo Jing commands an army of 300,000 and spends a lot of gold and silver to support them. Does he really just want to live a peaceful and uneventful life?

Meanwhile, Nangong Wu returned to Yongming Palace with her three children.

She had originally planned to return to Runan City this afternoon, but seeing her father chatting happily with the Emperor of Nanqi, she decided to wait until tomorrow morning to leave.

"I'll sleep in Daddy's big bed." Nangong Xi ran to Bei Chenyan's big bed, took off her shoes, and climbed onto the bed.

"I'll sleep here too," Nangong Jue ran over. "Daddy's bed smells so nice."

"Then you can all sleep here!" Nangong Wu came over and took off the thick outer robes for the three children.

The capital of Nanqi was warmer than Runan City, and the three children were only wearing thick coats and were sweating a little from running around.

Nangong Xi took off her clothes first and then jumped around on the large bed.

Nangong Jue sniffed the air. "Mother, Father's bed smells so good. What's the name of that fragrance?"

"It's called ambergris," Nangong Wu replied.

Ambergris is a top-grade fragrance, rare and expensive, and was designated by royal families around the world as a special incense for tribute to the imperial court.

But she didn't like the spice and never gave it to her children.

"Go to sleep!" Nangong Wu took off the clothes of the three children and pulled Xi'er, who was still jumping around, over. "Sleep well, all of you."

"Mother, sleep with us." Nangong Xi said, pulling her hand affectionately.

"Okay." Nangong Wu also wanted to sleep for a while, so she took off her coat and lay down on the outside of the bed.

"Mother smells good too." Nangong Xi snuggled into her arms.

"Okay, go to sleep!" Nangong Wu lowered her head and kissed the top of her daughter's head.

Ever since Xi'er ate the Seven-Colored Lotus, she has been emitting the fragrance of the Seven-Colored Lotus, and the fragrance has remained for several years.

Soon, all four of them, including the mother and her children, were breathing evenly.

More than half an hour later, Bei Chenyan returned and saw the mother and her four children lying side by side on his large bed, sleeping peacefully.

His gaze softened, and the worries he had just discussed in the Imperial Study vanished instantly.

Afraid of disturbing them, I didn't approach, but stood there quietly watching them.

These should have been his wife and children; every day should have been like this, the whole family happily together.

This harmonious and heartwarming scene was something he had always longed for.

But it will be soon!

His father and father-in-law had already discussed it and agreed that once Runan City was completed, he and Nangong Wu would get married. Although Nangong Wu hadn't said anything, he knew her personality and knew that she had already agreed.

At this moment, Nangong Wu suddenly opened her eyes and looked at him.

"Did I wake you up?"

Nangong Wu didn't say anything, carefully pulled back the covers, got out of bed, put on her boots, and came out.

"Aren't you busy anymore?"

"I'm not too busy, I just wanted to spend more time with you all," Bei Chenyan said softly.

Nangong Wu glanced at the three children and mentally brought Bei Chenyan into the space.

Children need to take a full hour nap at noon, otherwise they will get sleepy quickly at night.

Bei Chenyan suddenly knelt down before her, "Nangong Wu, thank you for being willing to marry me and give the children a complete family."

"What Father and His Majesty discussed today was their own decision, and I did not agree to it," Nangong Wu said coldly.

Bei Chenyan felt a surge of anxiety. "But the fact that you didn't object means you still care about me."

"You're quite good at guessing," Nangong Wu said, looking into his eyes. "You even use three children as a shield."

"I didn't..." Bei Chenyan felt he had said the wrong thing, and his heart panicked even more, his strategic mind starting to work.

"Then I formally propose to you now. Nangong Wu, will you marry me?" He raised his hand and swore:

"I, Bei Chenyan, hereby swear that I will only marry Nangong Wu in this life. If I break this oath, may I not have a good end."

Nangong Wu was taken aback. "Isn't it unnecessary to make such a vicious oath?"

"As long as you're willing to marry me, I'd gladly go through fire and water for you!" Bei Chenyan said solemnly.

"Willing to die to marry a woman? To die under a peony is truly romantic, even as a ghost!" Nangong Wu sneered.

"As long as that peony is you, I'm willing to protect it." Bei Chenyan held her hand.

Looking into his determined eyes, Nangong Wu couldn't help but think of some things from the past.

At that time, her soul had just returned to the palace. She went to the Prince Rui's mansion to collect supplies from the storeroom but was discovered and surrounded by the guards. This guy rushed to save her. The time bomb she had planted exploded, and a huge blast wave hit. He used his back to shield her from the blast wave.

That time, he was badly injured in the back by the explosion.

A person who is willing to risk their life to protect you is someone you can truly entrust your life to.

"I said yes to your proposal..."

"Thank you." Bei Chenyan suddenly hugged her tightly. "Nangong Wu, thank you! You've finally agreed to marry me."

"I'm taking in a son-in-law, not marrying out of the family." Nangong Wu disliked being hugged like this, but she endured it and didn't push him away.

"Yes, I'll marry into your family. I'll do anything you ask, haha..." Bei Chenyan grinned.

"Bei Chenyan, my personality isn't good at all, and it might not be suitable for you. You might regret it. In that case, we can part ways amicably." Nangong Wu knew her own personality; she was strong and not gentle, and most men didn't like a woman as assertive as her.

"Don't talk nonsense. You may appear cold and ruthless, and vindictive, but you are actually magnanimous, easygoing, and have a broad mind that most men can't match."

I admire your resilience and courage. I admire how you remain undaunted by power despite being at a disadvantage, and how you forge ahead without hesitation even when you know the road ahead is fraught with danger…

"Alright, I know my own character, you don't need to praise me like that." Nangong Wu pushed him away. "No one is unafraid of death, but when people are forced into a desperate situation, they have no choice but to fight their way out just to survive."

"From now on, let's walk side by side and work together to create a peaceful and prosperous world for our children." Bei Chenyan took her hand, his eyes burning with passion.

"Mother!" Nangong Yu's voice came in.

"Yu'er is awake." With a slight thought, Nangong Wu led Bei Chenyan out of the space.

The two saw Nangong Yu sitting on the bed, rubbing his eyes.

As soon as he woke up, he called for help, which woke up Nangong Jue and Nangong Xi as well.

"Get up if you're awake!"

Nangong Wu and Beichen Yan hurried to dress the three children.