I Was Supposed to Help the Poor, So How Did I End Up Helping the Empress?

Chen Ye, a university student, went to the countryside to teach and help alleviate poverty. Along the way, a landslide separated him from his teachers and classmates. But by chance, he still reached his destination. Looking at the backward village of Xie Family, Chen Ye secretly vowed to help the villagers change their circumstances and build happy lives for everyone. With Chen Ye's help, the Qianyuan Empire developed at breakneck speed, rapidly growing in power. Five years later, Chen Ye completed his rural teaching and poverty alleviation program and prepared to leave. But as soon as he reached the village entrance, he saw the beautiful village chief, Xie Yuanlan, standing there. “Yuanlan greets you, Sir. With your help, the Qianyuan Empire has unified the world. I wish to rule it by your side. I hope you will accept!” “What? Unified the world?” Chen Ye was utterly bewildered. Once he learned the truth, Chen Ye nearly wept. Damn it... Had all those years of studying for my English exams been for nothing? On their wedding day, Xie Yuanlan blushed shyly. “My husband, when will the airplanes and cannons you described be ready?” Chen Ye: ...