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

Pei Nanxing slowly turned around, his deep and gentle gaze, like the warm spring sun, gently falling on Nian Nian's adorable little face, which looked somewhat dazed from surprise.

A slight smile played on his lips as he said softly:

"Niannian, what Daddy is telling you is the truth. Daddy wants to arrange a marriage between you and Brother Yunjing. It's a great thing that kills two birds with one stone!"

Niannian blinked her big, bright eyes, her little mouth slightly open in a cute circle, her face full of doubt and surprise.

"Kill two birds with one stone? Father who's going south, what kind of bird is the second one?" Her little head couldn't understand the meaning of this phrase at all.

Moreover, being betrothed as children means that she will marry Brother Yun Jing when she grows up! Thinking of this, Niannian couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

So she quickly turned her head and looked at Pei Yunjing standing beside her with an almost pleading look.

At this moment, Pei Yunjing's heart was also filled with ripples.

He frowned slightly, staring at Nian Nian who looked helpless, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

Pei Yunjing hadn't expected this; he had always treated Niannian like a younger sister...

At this moment, Nian Nian mustered her courage and said to Pei Nanxing in a slightly timid voice:

"Daddy, I'm still so young. I just hope to stay good friends with Brother Yun Jing forever..."

As she spoke, Niannian couldn't help but reach out her chubby little hand and tightly grasp Pei Yunjing's clothes, as if only in this way could she feel a little safe and secure.

Pei Nanxing sighed deeply, his heart filled with helplessness and entanglement.

He knew that such a decision was far too heavy for a young child. However, as Nian Nian's nominal father, he had his own careful consideration and long-term plans.

After all, given the current situation, Nian Nian cannot return to that familiar modern world in the short term.

In this capital city, she shines like a dazzling pearl, attracting the attention of countless people and becoming the object of everyone's pursuit.

Those with ulterior motives all wanted to get a piece of the pie from Nian Nian, to take a bite out of her.

Faced with such a complex and perilous situation, Pei Nanxing believed that it was better to let these people continue to covet Niannian.

It would be better to cut the Gordian knot and completely extinguish their unrealistic ideas.

Therefore, after some struggle and deliberation, Pei Nanxing resolutely made a bold decision—to arrange a marriage between Pei Yunjing and Nian Nian!

Although this idea came somewhat suddenly, at this moment, perhaps only in this way can we ensure Nian Nian's safety.

Having made up his mind, Pei Nanxing slowly squatted down and whispered in the gentlest tone possible:

“Niannian, your father from the south knows that this matter may be difficult for you to accept at first.”

But please believe me, I'm doing this for your own good. I'll give you enough time to gradually understand and adapt to all of this.

And you know, Brother Yun Jing is a kind and upright boy. He will definitely protect you and will never let anyone bully you in the slightest. So, will you be a good boy and listen to Daddy?

The atmosphere around them became somewhat heavy, and the adults' thoughts and the children's innocence formed a stark contrast at that moment.

Consort De moved gracefully with light, lotus-like steps, slowly walking to Niannian's side, and then elegantly squatting down;

Looking gently into Niannian's eyes, which were filled with fear and helplessness, he comforted her in an extremely soft voice:

"Niannian, don't be afraid, everything will be alright."

A look of confusion flashed across Niannian's eyes, as if she were shrouded in a fog.

Although she is still young, she cannot fully comprehend the intricate and unspeakable emotional entanglements between adults;

But Nian Nian's young mind could vaguely sense the unusual atmosphere at that moment.

However, she was, after all, just an innocent child. In a simple world, there should only be carefree laughter and joy.

Niannian pressed her pink lips tightly together, remaining silent as if trying to suppress her inner unease and fear.

At this moment of profound solemnity, Pei Yunjing, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly took a deep breath.

As if having made up their minds, they mustered up the courage to break the silence.

His clear, bright eyes looked firmly at Pei Nanxing and he said, "Uncle, please rest assured, I will do my best to take good care of Nian Nian."

Even if there's no arranged marriage between us, I will still protect her like an older brother, and I will never let anyone harm her in the slightest!

Upon hearing these words, a barely perceptible hint of approval flashed in Pei Nanxing's eyes.

Then, he slowly stood up, a smile on his face, and nodded slightly to the brave and sensible boy in front of him, indicating his approval:

"Yes, very well! Yun Jing, I believe you will keep your word. You two are both kind and well-behaved children, and you will surely be able to support each other and become each other's strongest support in the future."

As Pei Nanxing finished speaking, the tense and stagnant atmosphere gradually eased and began to relax.

At this moment, Niannian's anxious heart finally calmed down a little, and her originally tense little face gradually relaxed, blooming with a bright smile like spring flowers.

Although Niannian still has a vague understanding of what "arranged marriage" actually means;

But at least she now knows clearly that no matter what storms and obstacles she may encounter in the future, Yun Jing will always be by her side, never leaving her.

………………

A few days later, the imperial garden in that magnificent palace was filled with the vibrant colors of spring.

Looking around, all kinds of flowers are in full bloom, red like fire, pink like the sunset, and white like snow. They compete for beauty and decorate the whole garden as beautiful and charming as a fairyland.

In the heart of this beautiful, flower-filled landscape, a delicate and exquisite pavilion stands.

At this moment, Pei Chuan and Pei Nanxing were sitting peacefully in the pavilion.

On the stone table in front of them was a set of antique and exquisite tea set.

Steam rose from the teapot, filling the air with the aroma of tea. The two leisurely savored the fragrant tea in their cups, fully enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

The warm, soft sunlight filtered through the carved railings of the pavilion, forming golden rays that gently fell upon the two of them like silken threads from a fairy's hand.

The light made their already noble figures appear even more solemn and dignified, while also adding a touch of tranquility and harmony to the scene.

Pei Chuan gracefully picked up a small, exquisite teacup, parted her lips slightly, and carefully took a small sip of the tea.