Although Song Yunyang was not on the southwestern battlefield, she knew all about the fighting there and was well aware of the heavy casualties on both sides.

Chen Zhennan said "Oh," and then understood what Song Yunyang meant.

"I know what you're thinking. Don't worry, now that Zhou Jianjia is dead, I have people in the Great Zhou court, so the casualties won't be too heavy."

Song Yunyang nodded slightly, "Alright then, as long as not too many people die and it doesn't affect the people, I have no objections."

Chen Zhennan pursed his lips and said in a low voice, "Once I unify the three kingdoms, you can become the empress. This is not a favor I'm granting you. I know you still have reservations. Don't dwell on it. I will prove that the path I'm on is the right one. I need your help to establish a new order."

Song Yunyang was slightly taken aback and asked, "Do you need my help? What characteristics do I have that you need?"

Chen Zhennan slightly raised three fingers, "You have three qualities that are indispensable to me. First, you care deeply about the people and have a deep respect for life. Second, you are a capable and courageous woman."

"And what about the third one?"

"Third, you saved my life in the past, and having you by my side makes me feel at ease. I have said that I like you, and I mean it sincerely. I am willing to wait for you to clear up my doubts."

After listening to Chen Zhennan's three sentences, Song Yunyang smiled slightly.

"Okay, I believe you. Let's make a deal: if you agree, I can marry you anytime."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhennan immediately became interested, his face filled with eagerness.

"Okay, just tell me, and I'll definitely agree."

With a smile on his face, Song Yunyang slowly said, "First, after the Three Kingdoms are unified, I want you to treat all people, regardless of kinship or social status, without discrimination."

"Okay, what's the second one?"

"Secondly, I want you to set an example for others and not be a disgrace to the throne."

"I will do so naturally without you saying so. And the third one?"

"Thirdly, after I marry you, you cannot have a harem; I will be the only one for you. Can you agree to this?"

Upon hearing this third point, Chen Zhennan burst into laughter.

Do you think I'm a lecherous man? Your three rules are no problem for me. Once I unify the Three Kingdoms, I will marry you!