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

As Xiao Ba recounted Shen Feier's story at length, Niannian fell into deep thought.

You know, yesterday Pei Yunjing showed her that mysterious list of concubines!

Looking at the densely packed names, he even asked Niannian what she thought about it.

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How can you watch it? Just lie down and watch it!

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but shake her head slightly.

If Shen Feier is really as reliable as Xiao Ba said, perhaps it wouldn't be a bad thing for Brother Yun Jing to choose her directly.

While Nian was lost in these thoughts, she was completely unaware that Pei Yunjing had already walked into the bedchamber with elegant and steady steps.

Through the phoenix bronze mirror, one could see that he was tall and slender, nearly seven feet tall;

At this moment, he was wearing an exquisite embroidered green and purple robe, the patterns on the robe were delicate and exquisite, like a vivid painting.

The light-colored, off-white silk jacket he wore over his coat added to his refined and scholarly air.

His robe was slightly turned up, cleverly tucked into the flawless white jade belt around his waist, which not only made him look neat and capable, but also highlighted his slender waist.

He was wearing a pair of white deerskin boots, clearly prepared specifically for riding horses.

Looking further up, her long, glossy black hair was neatly combed and styled into an exquisite bun, securely fixed on her head.

Above her hair bun was a hair crown carved from the finest white jade. The crown was exquisitely crafted and emitted a faint, warm luster.

Two pale green silk ribbons hung down from either side of his jade crown, swaying gently as he walked, as graceful as willow branches dancing in the wind.

Finally, a small, delicate flower knot was tied at his chin, adding a touch of liveliness to his whole appearance.

Niannian saw Pei Yunjing's figure in the bronze mirror, and was slightly startled. She smiled and said, "Brother Yunjing, you've come."

Pei Yunjing looked at Niannian, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes, and nodded gently: "Niannian, are you spacing out here because of the selection of concubines?"

Niannian nodded slightly: "Yes, Brother Yun Jing, I think Sister Shen Feier is indeed very outstanding. Your choice of her is a wise one."

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Upon hearing this, Pei Yunjing trembled slightly, as if struck by an invisible lightning bolt, and was completely stunned.

A few seconds later, he came to his senses, but his expression was somewhat stiff and disappointed.

A touch of melancholy, like the chill of late autumn, swept across his deep eyes, evoking a sense of pity in one's heart.

He parted his lips slightly, a hint of hesitation and unease in his voice, and tentatively asked:

"Niannian, do you really think so?" His voice was low and gentle, as if he was afraid of getting the answer that would break his heart.

Standing to the side, she looked obedient and cute, like a docile little white rabbit.

Upon hearing Pei Yunjing's question, she nodded without hesitation and answered crisply, "Really!"

Her bright eyes sparkled with innocent light, completely unaware of the turmoil in Pei Yunjing's heart.

Just then, Xiao Ba, who had been quietly waiting in the corner of the charging station, suddenly moved, flew up in a flash, and quickly approached the Phoenix Bronze Mirror.

It blinked its round, electronic eyes and said excitedly, "Yes, yes! Choose Shen Feier! You won't regret it!"

As it spoke, it vigorously waved its slender mechanical hand, as if that would convince Pei Yunjing of what it was saying.

Pei Yunjing smiled helplessly, but the smile only appeared on his lips and did not actually reach his eyes.

Like ripples spreading across a calm lake, beautiful but fleeting, they could not conceal the deep sorrow and confusion in his heart.

He slowly turned his head, peering through the phoenix bronze mirror at Niannian's delicate face, a subtle ripple gradually appearing in his eyes.

His eyes held a mixture of doubt, expectation, and above all, an indescribable deep affection.

After a moment of silence, he asked softly again, "Niannian, do you really think it's right for me to choose Shen Feier?" His tone was even gentler than before...

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Huh? Isn't it suitable?

Niannian blinked, quite surprised by Pei Yunjing's reaction.

It's strange. Just two days ago, he was so confident that he would help him choose a concubine, but now that the concubine has been chosen, he seems a little unhappy.

Despite being filled with countless questions, she nodded vigorously again without hesitation and answered with absolute certainty:

"Yes! Brother Yun Jing, is there a problem with this?"

As soon as she finished speaking, her big, watery eyes stared intently at Pei Yunjing with curiosity, as if she couldn't wait to hear his explanation.

However, Pei Yunjing remained silent, simply keeping his head down and staring intently at the star bracelet in his hand.

This bracelet is of great significance to him because it was the first failed attempt by Niannian to make a gift for Grandpa Fu.

The tiny, exquisite ceramic stars shimmered with a captivating light, inspiring awe and wonder.

Unfortunately, one of the stars is missing a small piece, which makes it somewhat less than perfect.

But behind this imperfect bracelet lies the immense effort and dedication that Nian Nian has put in.

In order to fire these exquisite ceramic stars to celebrate Mr. Fu's 60th birthday, Niannian spent a lot of effort.

It was precisely because of that missing star that Pei Yunjing had the opportunity to get the bracelet back from Niannian.

Since then, Pei Yunjing has been wearing this bracelet carefully, and it has been two whole years now.

But now, this blockhead standing before me is completely oblivious to all of this...

Pei Yunjing's lips curled slightly upward, letting out a disdainful sneer. He then shook his head gently and muttered to himself, "Never mind..."

After a long while, he slowly raised his head, his gaze firm and resolute.

He straightened up and said to the exquisite phoenix bronze mirror, "Let's put the selection of an imperial concubine on hold for now..."

The country is currently going through a turbulent period, and the people are suffering. As a prince, I should prioritize the well-being of the people and devote all my energy to planning for the country and its people.

As for my father's kind offer, I will politely decline.

After saying this, Pei Yunjing resolutely stood up and said gently:

"It's getting late, Niannian, get some rest! You have to go to high school to register early tomorrow morning! Don't be late."

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Oh my!

Upon hearing this, Nian Nian was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized and slapped her forehead: