Chapter 110: Conference of the Two Battalions

Chapter 110: Conference of the Two Battalions

"Title: Have you seen the news???"

Since the empire was plunged into a full-scale crisis, many residents of originally safe star systems have been subjected to nighttime curfews. This has led to an increase in their time spent online at home, significantly increasing daily internet activity.

Especially in places like Star Horizon, which were already bustling, the traffic has surged, and netizens are posting updates faster than ever. For instance, as soon as the empire's official news was released, netizens immediately began posting discussions.

"Am I dreaming? Or has the empire started talking nonsense now?"

The original post was just the sentence above.

It was quickly followed by a pile of replies.

"...I also feel like it's surreal."

"Who can relate to waking up and finding the world suddenly safe?"

"Sister from XX floor, I get it. It's like thinking the sky is about to fall, and then, in the blink of an eye, it's fixed."

What sparked this intense discussion was an update from the empire's long-inactive official government affairs account.

The account, which had been besieged by netizens and forced to close comments after the royal scandal broke out, posted its first notice after many days. Those who saw the alert initially wanted to vent their anger, but found that the official post only had two sentences—

'At 2 PM this afternoon, General Shen Tingyu of the Golden Wing Battalion will give a phased report and extended explanation on the current situation of foreign invasion in the empire at the Queen's Star Royal City Government Hall. This official account and the Queen's Star Official TV News Channel will simulcast the event. Don't miss it~'

This sudden announcement left everyone stunned.

Moreover, the announcement was made just two hours before the scheduled live broadcast.

People hardly had time to curse blindly, and the official account indeed started the live broadcast promptly at 2 o'clock.

In the broadcast, aside from Princess Mutyesha, who is currently managing all palace affairs, there were also Shen Tingyu, the interim commander of the Golden Wing Battalion, and Xie Nanjun, who was temporarily promoted as his deputy.

It was rare for Shen Tingyu to appear publicly again.

In front of him was a stack of what appeared to be speech notes, but he did not flip through them. Instead, he faced the camera with a calm expression and began briefing everyone on the military's battle against the devil race. At the same time, his long-dormant account also went live, automatically connecting all military departments and camp systems within the Golden Wing, broadcasting the message simultaneously to military personnel and civil officials in government affairs offices.

As soon as Shen Tingyu's live account went online, many fans who only followed his personal live stream and had not yet seen the official blog notice also noticed. Viewership skyrocketed, not to mention that there was another person with a similarly massive fan base who used his own live account to rebroadcast.

With the two top military figures joining forces, it was hard for this news not to be noticed.

Shen Tingyu's voice was as cold as pine snow, and his clear, standard Mandarin echoed from various electronic devices: "Today's press conference aims to update everyone on the empire's recent struggle against the devil race."

"As representatives of the two military battalions, we are pleased to officially announce that we have secured final victory in this century-long war."

At this moment, viewers across various screens were stunned.

Some even went to the window to take a look.

Good, the signs of those IV-class threats are still present, so how is it a victory?

—Just last night, residents near the disaster zone could still hear heavy artillery fire.

In the live broadcast, Shen Tingyu began his explanation.

The devil tribe attacking the Kayan Empire is led by an independent 'King'.

All known types of devils originate from and obey it. Following discussions by the foreign creature research institute, it was unanimously named 'XX', the only super high-level devil in the tribe, currently beyond the strength of psychics to defeat directly.

It has been confirmed that as long as the leading king XX-type devil is not killed, the invading devil race will continue endlessly, impossible to completely eliminate.

When the imperial army deployed to support the defense stations in the public areas, they obtained many photographic images.

This evidence and related introductions were also displayed to the public in the form of small images and thumbnail videos on the big screen. Everyone was stunned by the huge and shocking body of the XX-type devil, unable to imagine what kind of disaster it would cause if it reached the empire.

"The XX-type super high-level devil is the reason for the rampage of the devil group this time."

"Forced to leave its original habitat, it cannot adapt to the living environment millions of light-years from its original habitat. In order to continue controlling its subjects, it urgently needs to occupy the empire and find a new carrier for its consciousness before its original body decays."

"However, thanks to Colonel Xu Qingran of the Silver Dragon Military Headquarters, the XX-type devil's consciousness transfer plan failed." Mentioning this name, Shen Tingyu's serious expression softened ever so slightly, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

"The consciousness of the XX-type devil targeting the invasion of the Kayan Empire has been eradicated."

His tone was particularly calm, and the scene was eerily quiet, with only the sound of camera shutters. From his perspective, he could see the reporters trying to suppress their excitement.

Shen Tingyu explained: "After several days of observation and confirmation, the coordination and combat effectiveness of the devil group have significantly declined after losing the leadership of the XX-type devil."

"At the same time, their reproduction speed will also greatly slow down, which will make the military's cleanup efforts far more manageable. According to the latest calculations from the research institute, it is expected to eradicate the remaining devil threat within the entire empire within ten years."

"Including the once exiled Tianlong system."

Once the news broke, the internet exploded with reactions.

Thus, there was a rapidly trending discussion post on Star Horizon.

Everyone was stunned by the news, more shocked than overjoyed.

After all, the devil's invasion of Kayan has persisted for far too long. Even most of the empire's citizens have been facing devil threats and coexisting with them since birth, completely unable to imagine what a world without devils would be like.

"In summary, the Golden Wing Battalion has Shen Tingyu and the Silver Dragon has Xu Qingran, a true blessing for the Kayan Empire."

"Young Master Xu is amazing! I’m in awe of him. Does anyone remember that this guy was a ridiculed rookie a few years ago?"

"Just heard General Shen briefly explain the process of Young Master Xu killing the XX devil—it was actually pulling the opponent into his own mental realm for a direct confrontation?! Truly a little lunatic, only he could do such a life-threatening thing!"

During the press conference, Shen Tingyu also provided a concise explanation of the main process.

Including the reason for the temporary change of plan during the days their battleship disappeared, etc., which made the people hold their breath in fear for their death-defying dangerous actions.

"This should be the greatest achievement in nearly a hundred years, don’t you think?"

"So will Young Master Xu and General Shen be promoted?"

"Young Master Xu indeed still has a lot of room for promotion, as for General Shen, though... he is already the acting commander."

"Speaking of the commander, I heard that the eldest prince has reportedly passed away? If so, why not just let General Shen take over? I feel that since he returned, the entire order and atmosphere of the Golden Wing Battalion have changed, and it’s been for the better."

"Indeed, and... regarding that unspeakable matter, General Shen technically also has the qualification to become the commander-in-chief of the camp?"

Among a pile of discussion posts related to current affairs, a different kind of gossip suddenly appeared.

"Title: Who is Shen Tingyu's mysterious lover?"

Main post:

'So, the poster admits that the poster is in the paparazzi business.

Since General Shen admitted that he has a steady relationship, many people in the industry have been following up, hoping to be the first to uncover this big news. But! So much time has passed, no one, absolutely no one has been able to dig it up! Is General Shen not bluffing?'

According to observations, General Shen's daily life is all work and no play!

He only deals with people related to military missions. Apart from a few old friends and his future nephew-in-law, Young Master Xu, his other contacts are sporadic. Among these, Young Master Xu interacts with him the most, while the others are clearly just pure friendships!

If this continues, the original poster is going to be convinced that General Shen's mysterious partner is Young Master Xu!'

"...Ah, although I'm equally curious, I still want to say—here we go again."

"Truly the two biggest hot topics of Star Horizon, always being brought up from time to time."

"QwQ Honestly, I really root for General Shen and the little lunatic, but they've both denied it themselves, so maybe we should just leave them alone."

"But does anyone else agree with the original poster? Have you noticed that every time General Shen mentions Young Master Xu in public, he becomes very gentle, like he’s glowing with warmth!"

"Oh my gosh, I wanted to say that too! And this time, when he found out the little lunatic was in trouble, General Shen immediately risked public backlash to change plans and go rescue him, even pulling a large group of team members to guard him for so many days!"

"Didn't someone analyze that live broadcast from Fengyao? I asked a buddy from North City, and she said that the White Dogs from South Continent are really rare, and only a handful have found their masters. Among the people she listed, only Young Master Xu matches that description! I really suspect that the other figure hidden in the night is Shen Tingyu!"

The thread was buzzing for a long time, with everyone having their own opinions.

Some simply felt that Shen Tingyu's partner must be Xu Qingran, while others, fearing that Xu Qingran would be slandered again, rushed to defend him.

A new day, and the Star Horizon forum is still buzzing.

After months of immense pressure, the citizens of the Kayan Empire finally welcomed this huge relief, feeling particularly joyous.

Although the consciousness of that ultra-high-level devil has been eliminated by Xu Qingran, the remaining devil groups that did not participate in the space encirclement operation that day are still alive. Therefore, the military cannot completely relax and must urgently draft new combat plans to work towards peace within 10 years.

On the day the press conference ended, Xu Qingran grabbed a spacecraft from Shen Tingyu's warehouse and headed to Tianshe.

He made it just in time to arrive at the venue for the public negotiations between the two camps on the morning of the 29th.

One of Mu Yesha's research bases.

He arrived bright and early.

Although it was Mu Yesha's place, she herself had been swamped recently and was still on the way.

The architectural style of the entire research base was also very unique, not the dull and monotonous design one might expect, but rather embodying a retro and luxurious Western style. From the outside, at first glance, one might not immediately recognize it as a serious research base, but rather more like a palace annex.

Led by the staff, Xu Qingran arrived at the conference hall where they were about to hold the negotiations.

The hall was very spacious, with one side even having a balcony overlooking the outside, leading one to wonder if it was a temporary repurposing of a ballroom for the meeting venue.

—Although he was also puzzled as to why a serious research base would have a ballroom.

The tables and chairs were arranged in long rows, similar to the setup at the palace. There was only one large table, and today, whether it was representatives from the Golden Wing or the Silver Dragon, they would have to sit face-to-face to discuss and resolve the overly tense relations between the two camps.

When Xu Qingran entered, the hall was empty, with no one in sight.

This was also expected.

He walked to the row of chairs with the Silver Dragon emblem on the backrest, casually pulled out a chair, and sat down.

Just as he was about to close his eyes to rest, a slight movement came from behind him.

The position behind Xu Qingran happened to be one of the entrances to the balcony.

The carved wooden doors were wide open, and he turned his head to see a tall figure slowly walking out from between the two doors, as if stepping out of a painting.

The carefully tailored dark golden outfit, with the expensive ruby-encrusted golden phoenix emblem on the chest.

And those piercing blue eyes, which appeared particularly cold and distant when not speaking or smiling, their gaze rested calmly on him. The hall was quiet, and they just stared at each other, neither of them breaking the momentary silence.

Finally, it was Xu Qingran who first pushed back his chair and stood up.

As he headed towards the balcony, he asked the man bathed in sunlight, "Why are you here before me?"

There were still three to four hours until the negotiations started.

Xu Qingran had arrived early because of his schedule, and since he had recently been given leave by his faction and had nothing else to do, he decided to come ahead of time to wait. As for Shen Tingyu... he remembered that this general wasn't too busy?

Shen Tingyu leaned against the gray-white railing, watching the person approaching him step by step, and replied, "I couldn't sleep."

"Then I thought someone who isn't great with time might show up early, so I came to wait."

Xu Qingran now routinely updates his somewhat insecure boyfriend on his whereabouts, so it's reasonable that he could calculate his arrival time...

There were a few tables and chairs on the balcony.

Once outside, Xu Qingran sat down, then he pulled the chair next to him closer and patted it, saying to Shen Tingyu, "Come here."

General Shen complied without hesitation.

As soon as he sat down, a soft weight pressed on his shoulder.

Then he heard Xu Qingran say, "You can't sleep, but I'm dead tired."

"Let me rest on you for a bit."

Shen Tingyu glanced at him.

In his mind, Xu Qingyao's gentle voice echoed again: "Oh, he's being clingy, he just misses you!"

Since she had revealed those things to them in the dream space, she now appeared more boldly.

Previously blocked by 002, she could only follow what was happening outside through its broadcasts, but now she could observe them like a little system. Shen Tingyu, seeing her as Xu Qingran's sister, ignored her noisy behavior.

Mostly, Xu Qingyao's reactions were quite amusing at times.

Like now, urging them on like a dedicated shipper: "Hurry up and kiss him! You're the carefully selected top, can't you be more proactive and rough, show your dominance!"

Sometimes she would even get herself worked up.

Shen Tingyu smiled.

Without disturbing Xu Qingran, who was resting with his eyes closed, he just tilted his head slightly towards him, leaning gently against each other, and slowly closed his eyes.

The negotiation hall was on the third floor of the building.

The balcony where the two were staying had a large tree in front, almost as tall as the building, with dense leaves that just covered their figures.

The autumn wind, even after being bathed in sunlight, was still cool.

A group of colorful little sparrows on the branches were happily cleaning and grooming each other's feathers. The slightly yellowed leaves swayed and flapped, making a gentle rustling sound.

Xu Qingran was perhaps getting more and more accustomed to Shen Tingyu's scent.

Just sitting and leaning like this, he felt he had gotten the best rest in the past few days. Even the headache caused by the injury to his spiritual pool had slightly eased.

When he opened his eyes again, nearly three hours had passed unnoticed by him.

Shen Tingyu was still sitting close by, scrolling through his phone and occasionally typing.

"What? Silver Dragon’s the biggest military supplier in the empire. Got a problem with that?"

"Oh, so you’re all high and mighty just ‘cause you’ve got a bit more cash and resources? Even with your big production numbers, without Golden Wings’ R&D and our authorization, you’d be stuck with a pile of junk."

"Pfft, what good are your formulas without Silver Dragon’s resources?"

As the negotiation time approached, people began to arrive in the hall.

Xu Qingran was mainly woken up by their loud bickering. It sounded like representatives from Silver Dragon and Golden Wings had accidentally met on the way, and before the meeting officially started, they had already begun arguing.

Xu Qingran rubbed his eyes and saw Shen Tingyu tucking away his phone, done with his work for now.

Meanwhile, footsteps from the hall behind them were getting closer. Without a doubt, the people who had just entered the lobby would soon arrive at the front and discover them on the balcony.

He glanced at the thick curtains by the balcony, stood up, and nudged Shen Tingyu. "Wanna do something fun?"

...

"...Second sister, so how should we address Shen Tingyu when we meet him later?"

Downstairs, Mu Ziyu and his second sister, Mu Yesha, were walking to the conference hall.

Mu Yesha smirked at her brother’s sulky face. "What’s with the long face? You weren’t so timid back when you were throwing your weight around."

"Just call him by his name, like usual."

Mu Yesha hooked her sunglasses onto her collar, her heels clicking sharply on the polished floor like a declaration of confidence. "Since he gave back the royal decree, it’s obvious he’s turned his back on that title."

"In that case, let’s just pretend we don’t know."

She strode ahead, radiating confidence.

When they reached the third-floor conference hall and opened the door, they were hit with a wall of noise—like a chaotic marketplace.

Officials from both sides, who should’ve been sitting, were on their feet, yelling across the table.

They were like oil and water, turning every little thing into a shouting match. Their voices were so loud and intense, it felt like the room might collapse.

Mu Yesha scanned the room.

No wonder things were a mess—Shen Tingyu and Xu Qingran were nowhere in sight.

Mu Yesha checked her phone, her confusion growing.

—Shen Tingyu said he’d been here for hours. So where is he?

Next to her, Mu Ziyu was on the phone.

When no one picked up, he frowned. "Seriously? Did Xu Qingran bail on me?"

They were down to the last few minutes.

Meanwhile, the two groups, their argument escalating, started shoving and throwing punches across the table.

Mu Yesha and Mu Ziyu, just stepping in, were shocked and tried to break it up. But the brawl was too wild and crowded—their shouts were drowned out, and they couldn’t get through.

Mu Yesha was about to call for the guards when she saw a high-end, intricately carved metal chair suddenly hurled in an arc from the direction of the balcony. It landed heavily on the table, instantly shattering the makeshift table into splinters.

The sound of the chair crashing was deafening.

It felt as if a thunderbolt had struck the roof, instantly silencing the clamorous conference hall. Everyone instinctively froze.

Whether by chance or deliberate design, the heavy chair, capable of crushing someone, precisely navigated through the gaps between the crowd without injuring anyone.

But it was enough to make those nearby break out in a cold sweat, feeling as though they had narrowly escaped death.

"You guys are really noisy."

A lazy voice, tinged with coldness, came from the balcony outside.

Right after, a brown-haired man clad in the uniform of a Silver Dragon Colonel slowly entered the conference hall.

Perhaps because he had been in the sun or had just woken up from a nap, his face was slightly flushed, his eyes misty. But combined with his imposing demeanor, no one would entertain any romantic notions.

Until Mu Yesha, who knew a bit more, noticed Shen Tingyu trailing behind him.

His complexion was normal, but his eyes were dark, like a beast that had just gorged itself, his lips slightly red, bearing a suspicious cut. His gaze was firmly fixed on Xu Qingran, and the look in them was unmistakably—desirous.

Mu Yesha: "..."

Alright, alright, she had summoned her dear officers to help preside over the negotiation meeting and maintain order, and these two were indulging in thrilling games behind their factions' backs, huh? If they wanted to date, couldn't they be a bit more discreet, not right under everyone's watchful eyes?

At this moment, Xu Qingran became the focus of everyone's attention, and no one noticed Shen Tingyu's unusual behavior.

The officials who had been arguing instinctively let go of each other's collars and clothes, silently separating.

Xu Qingran, however, seemed to be stirring trouble on purpose, asking them, "Why did you stop? Isn't this quite lively? We could celebrate the New Year early, couldn't we?"

"No, no, no... we were just having a friendly exchange."

Finally noticing the cold and stern expression on Shen Tingyu's face behind him, they became even more intimidated, shaking their heads and forcing awkward smiles.

Today was an important day for negotiations.

Many viewers had already been waiting in front of their TVs for the live broadcast, only to find that it hadn't started yet.

The official blog's comment section was flooded with questions and question marks.

Someone pointedly asked, "Did something happen again??"

They remembered that Xu Qingran was still on the list this time.

But this time, Mu Zi Yue and his faction were no longer around. Could it be that Colonel Xu was going to fight even General Shen?

The live broadcast of the two factions' meeting finally began after nearly thirty minutes of confusion.

At first glance, the scene seemed quite harmonious.

Members of both factions sat in rows, facing each other quietly, without any provocative or hostile glances, appearing even more peaceful than before the factions' relationship had become strained.

But upon closer inspection, one could notice that the representatives had... strangely, some bruises.

Some even had swollen eyes.

Only Mu Yesha and Mu Ziyu sitting at the front, along with Xu Qingran and Shen Tingyu, looked clean and fresh.

As if they were in two completely different worlds.

Mu Yesha stood in the middle with a beaming smile, holding the microphone and saying, "Sorry for the technical glitch in the live broadcast, we forgot to turn it on during the earlier discussions."

"First, before today's meeting began, the key officials from both sides had a cordial discussion."

"After negotiations, both sides have reached a consensus and decided to reconcile. So, the inter-camp galaxy restrictions and other bans will be lifted immediately after the meeting!"

The usually chaotic meeting table, where arguments could get so heated they’d blow the roof off, fell into dead silence after Mu Yesha finished speaking.

Xu Qingran, who had been leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed, lost in thought, suddenly snapped out of his thoughts. He frowned slightly and gave the table leg a kick, asking, "What? Are you all mute?"

The two rows of attendees nodded vigorously, like pounding garlic in a mortar, starting to express their positions with formalities: "Ah, yes, yes, Her Highness the Second Princess is absolutely right!"

"Indeed, no matter how divided we are, we are ultimately subjects of the Kayan Empire, serving the people of Kayan. We are deeply ashamed for the previous disputes!"

"My friend, don't say that, we also have our responsibilities!"

"Regarding the assassination of officials, it turns out it was a misunderstanding, a deliberate act of provocation by someone with hidden intentions! Now that the truth is out, the Empire has many pressing matters to attend to, and we should focus on the right things!"

They spoke while laughing.

Their smiles were incredibly stiff, as if they were about to break down crying any moment.

The audience in front of the TV was left speechless.

Looking at Xu Qingran, the only one who seemed satisfied, they couldn't help but realize how such an 'orderly' atmosphere came about.

And, they really wanted to know what happened in those unaccounted-for 30 minutes!!

Thus, what was expected to be the most difficult issue in the inter-camp meeting was resolved just like that, without a hitch.

Next came the new initiatives from both sides regarding some more controversial issues. For example, the Tower of Evil, military administration, cabinet affairs, and so on.

The main proposal from the Golden Wing was held by Shen Tingyu.

When it was his turn to speak, Mu Ziyu, who had been on edge for a long time, tried to show friendliness by initiating a conversation: "Uh, so... General Shen? How did you hurt your mouth?"

Xu Qingran, sitting next to him, shot him a quick glance.

If it weren't for Mu Ziyu's unmistakably earnest gaze, he would have suspected it was intentional.

Sure enough, Shen Tingyu's gaze wasn't exactly friendly.

But he still maintained his public persona and demeanor, smiling slightly and saying, "I accidentally knocked into something, thank you for your concern, Third Prince."

Mu Ziyu: "..."

Familiar, really familiar gaze, why do I feel a chill running down my spine?

At this moment, part of the live chat had gone crazy.

First, they passionately discussed the officials' abnormal attitudes and the strange injuries on their bodies, speculating that the little lunatic Xu must have done something during those unaccounted-for 30 minutes. Without someone like Mu Zi Yue to stop him this time, he must have done whatever he wanted.

Next, there was Mu Ziyu's abrupt question.

Some imaginative netizens bluntly stated: "With my rich experience, that was definitely a bite, a human bite!!"

"Damn, so does that mean Shen Tingyu kissed someone before the negotiation meeting?"

"Stop making me overthink this!! That's impossible! General Shen is definitely not that kind of person; he's very disciplined!"

"As a Type E user who spoils their partner without limits, what does discipline even matter in front of a partner?"

"If you're going to say that, I think the wound looks quite fresh. Could the General's partner actually be here at the scene??"

Then the netizens quietly glanced at the two rows of representatives.

There were both men and women, mostly civil officials, and importantly, most of them could be parents to Shen Tingyu due to their seniority. Looking at the younger and more striking ones, Mu Yesha and Mu Ziyu are suspected to be related to Shen Tingyu by blood, so they can be ruled out.

After narrowing it down, the audience's focus returned to Xu Qingran.

"...Although, compared to some odd older relationships, I might as well root for this forbidden pair."

"All I can say is, the imagination of netizens today is getting wilder and wilder, reaching new heights."

The comments were lively, but most people only took these speculations as jokes.

In the following meeting, the empire decided to reorganize several matters.

First, regarding the most controversial Tower of Evil.

Both camps proposed to cancel the extreme execution plan for Tower 1 and to seal the building until a better construction and renovation plan is in place. The management of the Tower of Evil will also gradually become more transparent, with joint governance by police personnel from both camps being considered.

As for the supervisory authority, it will also fall to the highest commanders of both camps, supervising each other.

The handling and governance of Type E and potential Type E users also need to be adjusted.

The current rules are too extreme, and it is necessary to reconsider and observe the situation of Type E users, to determine whether such severe punishments and taming methods are necessary. Can we coexist peacefully with them without resorting to these methods?

Next is the reorganization of the cabinet's administrative personnel.

Previously, it was mostly personnel arranged by the more powerful figures in the palace, with a very uneven distribution between the two camps. Often, when one side objected to a decision, they would fail to protest due to insufficient votes. The new administrative personnel need to be evenly distributed, not forcibly placed by the powerful, with personal ability as the primary consideration, and must undergo strict and open assessments similar to those in the military.

Next, there is the issue of excessive royal authority, which has been widely discussed recently.

"As a member of the royal family, I must be responsible for the empire governed by the palace," said Mu Yesha. "The royal system has endured for many years, and the bloodline still exists. I cannot directly let the palace collapse on behalf of my ancestors."

"However, I believe that the starting point for noble members is set too high."

Whether in politics or the military, especially for princes and princesses, once they pass the so-called trials, they can directly take over the entire camp, becoming the general commander or commander-in-chief. Due to their status advantage, they immediately wield great power, and everything is too easily taken for granted.

They cannot understand the real needs of the people, nor can they grasp what the power they hold represents and the responsibilities it entails.

Mu Yesha believes that as royal children, besides striving to become the emperor who governs the country, they should also rise through the ranks from the bottom. Only by proving their talent and effort in this way can they qualify to stand at the top and become leaders trusted by the people.

"So I have decided, on behalf of the royal family, to abolish the rule that only royal members can hold the positions of commanders in the two military camps."

"Let's also abolish the flashy position of the two-camp commander-in-chief; it's essentially just a puppet of the emperor, better off without it. After all, the person holding the royal decree originally has the authority to rule both armies, but this authority is also too extensive."

"Hmm, I also suggest canceling the emperor's one-vote decision-making power."

"A qualified wise monarch should listen to the opinions of all sides and the people, and then make the most appropriate decision that can satisfy everyone."

"After the meeting, I will have my secretary draft this proposal. It will be reviewed by both the military and the administrative office, and all non-royal and related personnel will review and discuss it until the results are announced, and then it will be determined whether it can be implemented."

Mu Yesha attended the formal meeting today, still wearing her wine-red strapless glittery top and fashionable black pencil skirt. She was wearing her favorite high heels and a white robe she had just come out of the research lab, looking particularly casual.

But her resolute speech and calm demeanor in front of everyone were full of momentum.

After careful deliberation, her proposals and decisions were equally rational and clear, so this time no one held any grudges or looked down on her for her unconventional style. The beautiful and excellent woman gradually commanded the attention of the entire room, and everyone's gaze towards her became increasingly serious. They also began to flip through the copies of the proposal in front of them.

Mu Ziyu, sitting beside Xu Qingran, suddenly sighed softly, "If I had been more clear-headed back then and stood up to my mother earlier, allowing the Silver Dragon Battalion to be handed over to my second sister, perhaps the situation of the Silver Dragon would be much better than it is now."

"Not a moment sooner," Xu Qingran said casually.

"After all, back then, someone like me who could knock some sense into you hadn't come along yet."

Mu Ziyu was speechless.

Sometimes, giving Xu Qingran an inch really makes him take a mile—he’s that kind of person.

The empire had just emerged from a period of internal and external turmoil, and a temporary meeting couldn't address everything in detail.

After today, there would likely be many more private meetings between the two battalions, but these were concerns for later.

The Silver Dragon and Golden Wing also discussed their respective roles in cleaning up the remnants of the devils, amicably suggesting that they could assist each other in certain areas.

Just before the meeting concluded, a representative from the Silver Dragon raised his hand.

He said softly, "Second Princess, I have a minor proposal."

Mu Yesha tossed her long curly hair and looked up, "Go on."

The representative instinctively glanced at Xu Qingran, his voice growing even more timid, "Regarding the privileges of Type D... shouldn't we reconsider them?"

"Specifically, the rule that prohibits taking action against Type D without due cause."

He tried to stay composed and explained carefully, "After all... it's been indirectly shown that not all Type D are weak and in need of protection, they might also have the potential to become individuals worthy of society's attention..."

After these words, the room fell silent for several seconds.

Until Xu Qingran let out a laugh, loud enough to break the silence.

The target of this proposal couldn't be more obvious.

Just when everyone expected Xu Qingran to be furious, he instead smiled and said, "I think this suggestion is good; after all, everyone is equal, so why should Type D get special treatment?"

No one dared to speak.

Seeing that Xu Qingran had no words to refute, the proposer could only agree, silently puffing out his chest and raising his head.

Then, Xu Qingran hooked the corner of his mouth and said slowly, "But I have to remind you, there's something you've got wrong."

"Here with me, the special treaty protection for Type D is not for me, it's for you."

With the regulations in place, most people, when having issues with a Type D like Xu Qingran, would consider the rules and not actively provoke trouble. For Xu Qingran, who rarely initiates trouble, as long as no one bothers him, he would show a certain degree of tolerance.

Once there are no regulations to constrain, those who are dissatisfied with him would actively come forward to provoke.

Well, it's not certain who would end up being beaten to a pulp. And with someone like Xu Qingran, who you can never guess what he's going to do next, even a look might be taken as a challenge to fight—

Colonel Xu's reason for killing would be instantly justified!

Everyone in the room quickly understood this logic.

Instantly turning pale, they all stretched out their hands towards the pondering Mu Yesha and shouted, "No! We oppose!!"

"Such a treasure of the empire like Type D should be cherished and revered!!!"