Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 454: The Mystery of the Future

Shen Li's eyes swept over the faces of Luo Lingchen, Su Ran, Nangong Qi, and Chu Fengmian one by one. Just as she was about to open her lips to respond to this affectionate confession, Bai Fan, who had transformed into a human form and was sitting leisurely beside her, suddenly spoke: "Master, do you mind having another dragon as a companion?"

As soon as these words came out, Shen Li, who was originally blushing and embarrassed because of the four people's proposals, was instantly defeated. She was stunned at first, and then she burst into laughter, holding her stomach, and fell forward and backward, falling into Luo Lingchen's arms, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably.

Luo Lingchen was both angry and amused. He glared at Bai Fan fiercely and said unhappily, "Bai Fan, stop messing around here. You're a dragon, you should find a dragon to pair up with!"

Bai Fan curled his lips and muttered with a bitter face, "Where can I find a dragon wife? Besides, I am a decent human being now! If the master agrees, I can do it!"

Su Ran sighed lightly, looked at Shen Li seriously, and said earnestly: "Li'er, you really need to think about our affairs carefully.

You see, you have arranged all the important matters properly. Your father-in-law has given the army martial arts secrets to practice, and they have become proficient in them. Weapons are also being manufactured in large quantities. Fuxilou branches are springing up all over the four countries.

Over the past few months, thanks to Brother Chu's careful guidance, we have all reached the third and fourth levels of Qi training. The high-yield grain in the space has also been shipped to the four countries.

Now, the most important thing is for you to ascend the throne and become emperor, so that we can have a legitimate status."

Nangong Qi nodded like a chick pecking at rice, quickly agreeing, "That's right! Ah Li, we've all mustered up the courage to speak our minds, so why are you still hesitating? Every time this is brought up, you dodge the subject! And I've already told my father my feelings and decision, and he has no objections!"

After the confession, Chu Fengmian quickly regained his usual composure. He gently waved the fan in his hand, and the ink bamboo on the fan seemed to sway gracefully.

After a while, he suddenly stopped fanning himself, looked at Shen Li with deep eyes, and slowly said, "Li'er, it's not that we intend to force you, but under the current situation, you really should consider giving birth to a child as soon as possible and train an heir for the future in advance. Your mission..."

He frowned slightly and fell into a brief moment of contemplation, as if weighing something.

This time, when I tried to peek into the secrets of heaven, the scene was like a fog, and I could not see it clearly.

He only vaguely knew that when the time was right, Shen Li would leave, but where exactly she was going seemed to be obscured by a thick layer of white fog. No matter how hard he tried, he could not see through the mystery. In the end, he sighed softly and swallowed the second half of his words.

Shen Li was full of doubts. She locked her eyes on Chu Fengmian and asked anxiously, "What did you see?"

Chu Fengmian sighed deeply, his expression solemn as he slowly spoke, "We've both embarked on the path of cultivating immortality. I've now reached the Foundation Establishment stage, with a lifespan of five hundred years. You're in the Qi Condensation stage, with a lifespan of at least one hundred and twenty to one hundred and fifty years. But when I peered into your future, all I saw was a vast expanse of white mist. This seems to indicate that once you complete your mission here, you'll depart like a fleeting swan."

After he finished speaking, he paused, then continued, "However, this time the secrets of the heavens are obscure and difficult to understand. I really can't see clearly, and I don't know what this departure means or where it will go."

Chu Fengmian had a smile on his lips, tapping his palm lightly with his folding fan as he spoke slowly, "So, Li'er, you've got to hurry up and think about your lifelong affairs. Let me tell you, you've worked so hard to build this vast empire and maintain peace among the four nations. When you retire and leave gracefully, we have no intention of taking over your business."

He leaned forward slightly, his eyes filled with seriousness. "This is why it's crucial that you produce an heir as soon as possible. The future is unpredictable, and the balance between the four nations is fragile. Only by cultivating a suitable heir early on can we stabilize this hard-earned peace and prosperity, allowing you to peacefully live the life you desire."

Shen Li lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment, then nodded gently and said, "I need to discuss this matter with my father and the emperor. Although in the eyes of others, this may be a big deal, for me, it is a bit overwhelmed. The emperor said before that my ascension to the throne can be arranged at any time, but I never thought that these major events in life would come so quickly..."

Her cheeks flushed, and with a hint of shyness, she glanced at the four people in front of her one by one and continued, "So much time has passed, and I still feel like this is all a dream. When I think about marrying all four of you at the same time, my heart starts pounding. I'm so nervous that my head feels dizzy. I have no idea what to think..."

Seeing her like this, Luo Lingchen felt pity in his heart. He slowly moved closer and placed a kiss on her cheek, his movements so gentle as if he was afraid to disturb her. "Li'er, don't be afraid. We will all respect your decision."

After saying that, he lowered his head slightly and whispered softly in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her ear gently: "Secretly tell you, I want to be your legal husband. Your virginity must be mine, otherwise I will not give up. Do you know how much determination I made to agree to have you with them..."

Su Ran sat steadily on the other side of Shen Li. Now that they all practiced immortal arts, their hearing was sharp, so Luo Lingchen's soft whispers were naturally heard clearly.

His eyes rolled around, he smiled cunningly, and a hint of mischief flashed across his face.

While Shen Li was still not reacting, he quickly came over and kissed her on the cheek.

"Yes, Li'er," Su Ran deliberately dragged out his words, his tone full of teasing, "If you want to adapt to the days of being with us in the future, you have to slowly get used to our intimate behavior."

After saying that, he leaned back, resting his hands comfortably behind his head, with a smirk of success on his face, staring at Shen Li with sparkling eyes, just like a fox who had stolen some meat.

Nangong Qi sat aside, his arms crossed over his chest, his cheeks puffed up like a small ball.

Jealousy welled up in his heart, and he secretly complained, "Hmph, come to think of it, Ah Li and I have the deepest feelings! When I lost my memory, Ah Li was so patient in comforting me. I still remember all those gentle looks. How can they compare to me!"

Thinking of this, he looked up at Shen Li, his eyes full of determination, "Sooner or later, one day, A Li will remember all my goodness, and then, she will definitely love me the most!"

Chu Fengmian stood aside with his arms folded, his white robe fluttering gently in the breeze, like a banished immortal. A faint smile played on the corner of his lips, a hint of amusement in his eyes as he quietly watched the scene before him.

In his eyes, Luo Lingchen's affectionate confession, Su Ran's cunning intimacy, and Nangong Qi's angry look were just like a few children fighting over candy.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. When these people faced love, their usual calmness and sharpness quietly faded away, leaving only the purest desire and persistence.

And all of this was because of the woman standing at the center—Shen Li. Chu Fengmian shook his head slightly, his smile growing wider. He wasn't in a hurry to express himself. In his opinion, matters of the heart took time, and the sweetness that belonged to him would eventually arrive.