A five-year-old goddess, raised to become an emperor for all time through a bronze mirror.

Pei Nanxing's voice echoed in the air, deep and magnetic, its unique quality seemingly able to soothe the soul and make people want to listen.

His words were overflowing with affection, but at the same time, his paternal authority and firmness made Niannian know that this was an unchangeable decision.

“Niannian, you’ve had your fill of fun these days. When your brother Yun Jing ascends to the supreme throne, you can come whenever you want. There’s no need to rush.”

Pei Nanxing's words were filled with anticipation for the future and deep affection for Nian Nian.

As Niannian listened to these words, her long eyelashes, like butterfly wings, trembled slightly, and her eyes revealed a mature thoughtfulness that was beyond her years.

The earnest, thoughtful expression on her little face stirred Pei Nanxing's heart. This child always managed to easily touch his heartstrings.

After a moment of contemplation, Niannian raised her head, her large, bright eyes sparkling. A sweet smile appeared on her little face, and her voice, though childish, was clear and melodious:

"Yes, yes! Uncle Nanxing, you're absolutely right! The current emperor always looks fierce and menacing."

Even when she occasionally smiles, she's no different from a smiling tiger; just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

She had barely finished speaking when she nodded heavily again, as if telling herself and Pei Nanxing that she was prepared and had accepted the arrangement.

"Okay! I know, I will wait obediently until Brother Yun Jing becomes emperor before I come over."

Pei Nanxing felt a warm current surge in his heart as he looked at how sensible Nian Nian was. A gentle smile appeared on his lips, and his deep eyes were filled with tenderness.

Then, he reached out and gently tapped Xiao Ba's head. This simple gesture was full of his love for Xiao Ba and his reluctance to part with the two little ones.

Xiao Ba seemed somewhat displeased with Pei Nanxing's actions. It mechanically rolled its eyes and gave Pei Nanxing a disdainful look, as if to say, "What a boring old relic."

However, its mechanical arm had already extended and nimbly climbed onto the edge of the Phoenix Bronze Mirror, ready to initiate the return journey.

"Understood, you old fogey!" Xiao Ba's words carried a hint of mockery, yet also showed respect for Pei Nanxing.

Niannian watched Xiao Ba and Pei Nanxing interact, a mischievous glint in her eyes. She knew that although Xiao Ba was sharp-tongued, she really liked Uncle Nanxing.

As Xiao Ba operated the device, the Phoenix Bronze Mirror began to emit a faint light, and the airflow in the space began to fluctuate, indicating the start of the teleportation.

Niannian felt both anticipation for the future and reluctance to leave. She took one last look at Pei Nanxing, as if trying to etch his image into her heart.

Accompanied by that ear-piercing "sizzle" sound, the air seemed to be filled with a tense atmosphere of intertwined electric currents. The sound was so sharp that it made people's hearts race, and so long that it made people nervous.

Niannian's small body trembled slightly. She closed her eyes tightly and prayed silently that the approaching white light would not be too dazzling.

However, when she cautiously opened her eyes, the sight before her made her freeze in shock.

She and Xiao Ba beside her remained standing in the same spot, as if time had stopped at that moment, showing no signs of being teleported.

Niannian's little face was full of confusion. She tilted her head, her big eyes filled with doubt, and her childish voice questioned:

"Xiao Ba, what's going on? Why are we still here? Has the system malfunctioned?"

Pei Nanxing, standing to the side, was equally surprised. His brows furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep doubt.

Based on past experience, Xiao Ba's teleportation mechanism has never made a mistake; it is always precise and accurate.

But now, they hadn't been teleported away, which puzzled him greatly. He turned to Xiao Ba, a hint of worry in his voice:

"Xiao Ba, is there something wrong with your system?"

Xiao Ba seemed dissatisfied with Pei Nanxing's questioning; its mechanical eyes flashed with discontent, and its mechanical arm waved in the air, emitting a few dissatisfied buzzing sounds.

"Hmph, you're the one with the problem!!"

Xiao Ba's voice came through the built-in speaker. Although its voice did not have much emotional fluctuation, Pei Nanxing and Niannian could feel its displeasure.

Hachi's mechanical body tilted slightly, as if to show that it was not malfunctioning.

It began a series of self-checks, with the robotic arm moving rapidly across its body, inspecting every interface and line.

Niannian and Pei Nanxing waited quietly, hoping that Xiao Ba could find out the problem.

A moment later, Xiao Ba stopped moving, and its voice sounded again: "System self-check complete, everything normal."

Xiao Ba's words made Pei Nanxing and Niannian's expressions even more serious. They knew that this might not be a simple technical problem, but rather had a deeper cause.

Although Xiao Ba's voice was still mechanical, Pei Nanxing and Niannian could hear the dissatisfaction in its tone.

Xiao Ba's robotic arm tapped rapidly on the Phoenix Bronze Mirror a few times, producing a series of beeping sounds, as if it were checking something.

"The Phoenix Bronze Mirror is normal, with sufficient energy, but I can no longer sense the resonance between the wormhole and this humble master!"

Hachi's voice came through the built-in speaker, and its mechanical eyes flashed blue, as if it were carefully analyzing the problem.

Niannian looked at Xiaoba, her little face full of confusion: "What should we do, Xiaoba? If we can't go back, Mom, Dad, and Grandpa will definitely be worried!"

Xiao Ba comforted him, "Master, don't worry, leave it to me, I'll handle it!" With that, he began to examine the phoenix bronze mirror.

Although Xiao Ba's voice was still mechanical, the firmness and confidence it conveyed gave Niannian a sense of reassurance.

She knew that although Hachi looked like a small robot, its intelligence and abilities were very powerful.

Niannian nodded, her little hands clenched tightly, watching Xiaoba's busy figure with trust.

Several days later, inside the Prince Pei's residence...

Pei Nanxing was sitting in his study, holding an ancient book in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.

Niannian sat on the soft couch to the side, her little mouth slightly open, enjoying the longan that Pei Nanxing had peeled for her.

Suddenly, a sharp eunuch's voice shattered the tranquility outside the study: "Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress requests your presence..."

Pei Nanxing raised an eyebrow slightly, put down the ancient book in his hand, and looked up at the doorway.

Although the eunuch's voice was shrill, one could hear the respect and urgency in it.

Pei Nanxing stood up, straightened his clothes, and then said softly to Niannian, "Niannian, wait here for Uncle Nanxing, don't wander off."

Niannian nodded obediently, with a longan in her mouth, and said indistinctly, "Yes, I understand, Uncle Nanxing."

However, the head eunuch spoke again: "Her Majesty the Empress wishes that Your Highness may bring Princess Sui Sui along..."