Noticing Bai Hanyun yawning for the third time, Feng Xiyan held her hand and said, "This general has other matters to attend to. You may all continue the banquet."

Without waiting for a response, Feng Xiyan stood up and carried the sleepy Bai Hanyun out of the banquet venue.

As they left, the others knelt down and said in unison, "Respectfully sending off the Great General."

After leaving the banquet venue, Feng Xiyan looked at Bai Hanyun, who had already fallen asleep in his arms. Instead of returning to the Great General’s mansion, he went back to the commander’s tent.

Seeing him arrive, the two soldiers guarding the tent greeted him, "Great General."

"This general is going to rest. Do not let anyone disturb us," Feng Xiyan instructed before entering the tent.

"Yes, Great General."

Stepping into the tent, Feng Xiyan laid Bai Hanyun down on the bed. He then took off his robe, hung it on the folding screen, and helped Bai Hanyun remove her shoes.

Sitting on the bed, he took out a basin of water and a cotton towel from his Qiankun Pouch, then gently wiped Bai Hanyun’s face, neck, and limbs before covering her with a thin blanket.

He then took off her hair accessories and clothes, leaving only the white inner garment. Seeing her sleeping so soundly, he smiled gently.

After tending to Bai Hanyun, Feng Xiyan removed his own clothes and wiped his body with the damp towel. When he was done, he lay down beside Bai Hanyun.

Pulling her closer, he hugged her from behind, kissed her cheek, then slowly drifted into a dreamless sleep.

While the two of them slept, the banquet continued as the envoys tried to learn more about Feng Xiyan’s future plans from the generals and high-ranking military officers of the Feng Army.

As news of the three empires and ten kingdoms surrendering to Feng Xiyan spread across the Central Continent, time passed in the blink of an eye.

Three days later, Bai Hanyun and Feng Xiyan stood on top of the city wall.

Looking down at the generals and their teams, each consisting of two thousand soldiers, a military advisor, and a group of civil and farming experts, Bai Hanyun asked, "Xiyan, do you think they can complete their mission smoothly?"

Standing beside her, Feng Xiyan replied, "Mhm. With the equipment, weapons, and supplies you gave them, it will be easy for them to deal with the empires and kingdoms. All we need to do is wait for them to return successfully."

Hearing this, Bai Hanyun nodded in response.

Feng Xiyan noticed that the sun had risen above the eastern horizon and said, "It’s time. Sound the war drums."

At his command, the soldiers standing before the war drums began to beat them.

Dum! Duru~ Dum! Dum! Duru~ Dum!

When the generals below heard the sounds of the war drums, they raised their hands and ordered, "Move out!"

Following the generals’ commands, the teams left Xiqiang City at the same time.

Watching them head in different directions, Bai Hanyun muttered, "May you all return safely."

After sending off the envoys and their escorts, Tan Pengtai, who was standing behind Feng Xiyan, asked, "Great General, now that you have conquered the five empires, ten kingdoms, and twelve tribes, when will you announce the new empire and ascend the throne?"

When he asked this, the other generals also looked at Feng Xiyan expectantly.

Facing their eager gazes, Feng Xiyan pondered for a moment before replying, "Before this general ascends the throne, don’t we need an imperial palace?"

Caught off guard by the question, Tan Pengtai was stunned. A few seconds later, his eyes lit up.

Patting his chest, he declared with determination shining in his eyes, "Great General, you are right. This subordinate will discuss the construction of the imperial palace with the other generals."

Hearing this, Feng Xiyan nodded in satisfaction. "Mhm. You may decide everything yourselves."

Leaving those words behind, he grabbed Bai Hanyun’s hand and walked down the stairs.

After they left, Wu Ruizhan turned to Tan Pengtai and the others and said, "Since the Great General has given us full authority to build the imperial palace, we cannot let him down. Brothers, let us go discuss the details. We must build the imperial palace as soon as possible."

Nodding at him, the other generals replied in unison, "Alright."

While the generals were busy planning, designing, and calculating the costs to build the imperial palace, Bai Hanyun and Feng Xiyan strolled through the bustling streets.

Looking at the vendor stalls selling breakfast, Bai Hanyun let out a long sigh.

Noticing this, Feng Xiyan turned to her and asked with a hint of worry in his voice, "Why are you sighing?"

Bai Hanyun sighed again before replying, "Looking at these people selling breakfast, I suddenly miss the uncle who sold meat buns near my home."

When Feng Xiyan heard this, he recalled the first time the Yang Mirror threw out the meat buns. Smiling slightly, he said, "Don’t worry, Yun’er. There will be a way for you to return to your world."

Sensing the worry in his tone, Bai Hanyun nodded and smiled. "Mhm, you are right. When the space and time portal can be used again, I will bring you back to my world and introduce you to my elder brothers."

"Mhm. I will be waiting for that time to come." Feng Xiyan responded as he intertwined their fingers.

Regaining her spirits, Bai Hanyun decided to buy some breakfast to bring back and share with Hua Yuyu and the others.

While Bai Hanyun enjoyed the peaceful days, time passed quietly, and half a month went by before she realized it.

Early one morning, Bai Hanyun was awakened by the commotion outside.

Rubbing her eyes, she yawned and got out of bed. After putting on her clothes, Bai Hanyun left her bedroom.

Seeing her come out, the two maidservants waiting outside curtsied and greeted her, "Good morning, Fairy Bai."

"Good morning. What is happening outside? Why is there such a huge commotion so early in the morning?" Bai Hanyun asked curiously.