After lounging in bed for a while, Tong Sui finally got up.
He took his time washing up and returned to the bedroom to find Bai Xingluo already dressed in his military uniform. The deep blue uniform accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist perfectly.
“Why the sudden change into formal attire?”
“Did you forget? We’re supposed to return to the Imperial Star.”
The war had ended, and it was time for them to go back and settle internal disputes.
Bai Xingluo took off the military uniform that had been carefully ironed in advance and unbuttoned it to help Tong Sui put it on.
Over these past days, Tong Sui had become accustomed to wearing the lightweight and convenient combat suit, so switching to the formal uniform felt a bit strange.
Bai Xingluo fastened the last button.
“All done.”
Tong Sui turned to glance at himself in the mirror; compared to before, the military uniform fit him much better.
Standing next to Bai Xingluo, the scene was harmonious and beautiful.
Just as Tong Sui was about to remind the system, it preemptively announced: [The picture has been taken and saved.]
Tong Sui appreciated the system’s promptness.
The warship sailed toward the Imperial Star.
The originally scheduled departure time for the morning was pushed back to the afternoon.
Tong Sui and Bai Xingluo were alone in a cabin while the others tactfully kept their distance to avoid interrupting.
During this time, anyone could see their sticky and sweet interaction.
Tong Sui had small love bites on his face and neck that he occasionally tried to hide, but as everyone became more accustomed to it, he eventually stopped caring.
Xie Feibai received the latest interrogation results from the star pirates.
After much contemplation, he decided to knock on the door, “General, are you available?”
After a while, the door opened.
He saw the General with a cold expression, looking as if he wished to cut him into pieces with his gaze.
“You better have something to say, otherwise you’ll be in trouble.”
Xie Feibai walked in under such scrutiny.
He noticed a small bundle seated in the chair.
Tong Sui was draped in Bai Xingluo’s coat, with messy hair and still a bit dazed.
Bai Xingluo cleared his throat a couple of times.
Xie Feibai quickly averted his gaze and got down to business.
“General, according to their statements, we have located Yu Guangji and the others.
They are hiding in the Imperial Star, likely trying their luck to take advantage of Lu Ting’s current power.”
Lu Ting was eager to sever ties with the star pirates, so he would probably agree to help.
“At that time, we just need to catch all of them in one fell swoop as they make their move.”
Tong Sui had previously asked Lu Yunyi to keep an eye on Lu Ting and notify him immediately of any actions.
So now, all they had to do was wait for the fish to take the bait.
After Xie Feibai left, the door closed almost immediately behind him.
He really didn’t expect that the cold-hearted General would turn out to have a romantic side.
Xie Feibai thought to himself that, with the General’s physical fitness and mental strength, only Tong Sui could keep up.
At the Imperial Star,
Lu Ting sat in his study, wearing a cape reserved for the Insect Emperor, lovingly stroking its patterns.
It wasn’t until a knock interrupted him that he reluctantly removed the cape.
“Come in.”
“My lord, the army is scheduled to return to the Imperial Star today. Should we hold a welcome ceremony?”
During this time, the empire’s affairs largely fell to Lu Ting and Lu Yunyi, allowing Lu Ting to step easily into the next Insect Emperor position as soon as the mourning period was over.
The thought of Tong Sui and Bai Xingluo possibly ruining his plans made him grit his teeth in anger. “What for? The old Insect Emperor has just passed; no celebrations or banquets are allowed.”
The minister replied, “But my lord, the army has accomplished so much; if we don’t hold a welcome ceremony, it could lead to public criticism from the other insects…”
“I said no celebrations are allowed. Don’t you understand?”
Lu Ting angrily threw a book from the table, shouting, “Unless you’re eager to show off in front of Tong Sui? Don’t forget, he doesn’t even share your last name!”
The minister, struck by his words, stood silently, enduring Lu Ting’s tirade before finally leaving.
Left alone in the study, Lu Ting stood up, pacing anxiously.
Without Tong Sui throwing a wrench in his plans, he would have long become the Insect Emperor.
How could he end up being an S-rank male insect?
It shouldn’t be like this.
In the past, he had always easily obtained what he desired. Even when faced with occasional setbacks, everything developed in accordance with his expectations.
Lu Ting had an inkling that something irreversible had changed in this world, pulling him from his central position.
Lost in thought, the door suddenly opened without a sound.
He snapped angrily, “What now?”
Lu Ting turned to see a long-lost face, and his furious expression instantly froze.
“You… what are you doing here?”
Yu Guangji walked into the study with a light smile, “What’s the matter? Have you forgotten the cooperation we discussed just because you’re doing well now? You wouldn’t want to go back on your word, would you?”
“Let’s talk inside.”
Lu Ting hurried over, scanning the area to ensure no other insects were around, then closed and locked the door. “You weren’t seen by anyone else when you came, right?”
“Tsk tsk,” Yu Guangji picked up the cape, “Looks like you’re doing well, but things aren’t so smooth for me; you have to help me with something.”
Lu Ting reached out to snatch the cape back but was dodged by Yu Guangji.
Suppressing his annoyance, he asked, “What is it?”
Yu Guangji replied, “Release all those captured star pirates.”
“That’s impossible! I don’t have that much authority.”
“Is that so?”
Yu Guangji tossed the cape to the ground, sneering, “What will you do if the insects discover that you’re implicated in the assassination of the old Insect Emperor? Do you think you can still hold that position?”
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