Mermaid Planet, Imperial Palace.

The majestic palace, most of its decorations were blue.

There were sparkling blue crystals, pale blue curtains, ethereal and gentle.

Even the walls were inlaid with deep blue fluorescent orbs, emitting charming and beautiful halos.

Lan Ruochen had no interest in admiring these beauties.

Because he suffered from insomnia, he didn’t sleep a wink all night!

He was terrified that, as soon as he closed his eyes and fell asleep, someone would come to report that the Federal Empire was attacking Mermaid Planet!

By the next day, as dawn broke, sunlight shone on the ice-blue crystal lamps, refracting colorful light.

Lan Ruochen looked at his light computer in confusion.

Commander Gu hadn’t come to question him?

Or had they already assembled a large army and were about to approach Mermaid Planet?!!!! (ΩДΩ)

Yesterday, Lan Ruochen had scolded his sister, Lan Rui, through the light computer.

He had always doted on this sister, never speaking a harsh word to her.

Most of the time, even giving her whatever she desired.

Once, one of Lan Ruochen’s wives, for some unknown reason, quarreled with Lan Rui.

Lan Ruochen then divorced that wife.

But this time, Lan Ruochen believed that his sister Xiaorui was the one in the wrong!

Luckily, conflict did not truly erupt then, and Commander Gu’s wife was not injured.

Otherwise, things would have been much worse!

Perhaps, it would be best to send someone to bring Xiaorui back!

Right, and bring more gifts! When the time comes, we must give a sincere apology to the commander’s wife!

Seeing how anxious he was, Lan Ruochen’s current wife couldn’t help but speak up, "Ruochen, if you are truly worried, why not take the initiative to apologize to Commander Gu, admit your mistake, and then send someone to bring Xiaorui back? Commander Gu knows your character, and I’m sure he wouldn’t escalate this into a war between our planets."

Lan Ruochen felt melancholic, "I tried to contact Commander Gu last night, but he didn’t answer. And Xiaorui doesn’t want to come back, what should I do?"

His wife continued, "Since it’s about admitting a mistake, try calling a few more times. After all, it was Xiaorui’s rashness this time. As for her not wanting to come back... she went there to marry a young, unmarried member of the Federal Empire’s Imperial Family. So, let’s quickly find her a suitable marriage match."

As long as Lan Rui had a marriage prospect, she would probably be at ease.

And hopefully, she would stop having any conflicts with the commander’s wife.

Upon hearing this, Lan Ruochen’s eyes lit up.

However, the next moment, he felt somewhat helpless.

"Actually, I feel Xiaorui’s temperament isn’t suitable for marrying into the Federal Empire."

"Ruochen, do you remember the founding queen of our Mermaid Planet?" his wife gently asked.

Lan Ruochen was startled for a moment, then let out a soft sigh, "Of course, I remember. Originally, our Mermaid Clan was in a very pitiful state, being captured by people from other planets and living a very desolate life."

"Later, a mermaid with a golden tail and strong spiritual power emerged. She led the Mermaid Clan in establishing what would later become Mermaid Planet."

She was the founding queen of Mermaid Planet.

Afterward, through several generations of effort, the Mermaid Clan secured a certain status in the Universe.

No longer the target of anyone’s bullying.

Later, when the queen abdicated, it is said that she went incognito with her lover to the Federal Empire.

Before she left, she advised her successor to always maintain friendly relations with the Federal Empire.

The Federal Empire is a reliable and especially strong ally.

Lan Ruochen remarked, "That’s why I say Xiaorui’s pride makes her unsuitable for marriage into the Federal Empire."

They originally intended to promote friendly relations between the two planets through this marriage alliance.

Lan’s wife said tenderly, "Then let Xiaorui meet some outstanding young members of the Gu Family. If she still doesn’t take a liking to anyone, or if she still has feelings for Commander Gu, you should be firm and bring her back."

"Yes, that’s what I was thinking too."

After some careful thought, Lan Ruochen decisively sent a communication request to Gu Jue.

This time, the communication finally went through.

On the screen, the man appeared indifferent, clad in a dark military uniform, with eyes as dark as ink, seemingly radiating iciness.

Lan Ruochen immediately began to apologize.

"Commander Gu, I’m truly sorry, it’s all Xiaorui’s fault! We absolutely had no intention of starting a war. We have been establishing diplomatic relations for over a thousand years, and we have known each other for a long time. You know me, I would never lie."

"The original plan for sending Xiaorui was to marry her into your esteemed Gu Family. How about arranging a meeting between her and your family members as soon as possible?"

"Or perhaps, should I send someone to bring her back?"

Gu Jue remained silent.

Lan Ruochen grew increasingly uneasy.

He was nervous, his forehead slick with cold sweat.

Just when Lan Ruochen’s anxiety was about to reach its limit, Gu Jue finally spoke.

"I will have Zilan arrange their meeting as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Lan Ruochen’s face lit up with joy, and he nodded vigorously, saying, "Yes, yes, let’s do as you say!"

After the communication was cut off, Gu Jue squinted, the screen in front of him still displaying the detailed information of those ten exchange students.

Whoever made a move on Lan Rui must be someone close to her.

However, it was not Lan Ruojin.

This person was a prince from the Mermaid Planet, a half-brother with the same father but a different mother to both Lan Ruochen and Lan Rui.

Logically, this person shouldn’t have any ulterior motives.

That left four male students who had been close to Lan Rui.

Who could it be?

**

Su Wan returned to school the next day and continued her walk on the training field during the morning physical training.

The short-haired girl from the day before didn’t show up.

It was said she had given birth.

Su Wan sighed heavily, touching her own round belly.

Her baby was probably about to be born as well.

The baby had a strong presence since the moment of conception, having helped its mother out on several occasions.

But now, approaching the due date, he was very quiet.

Su Wan was quite worried, having Ouyang Qing check on her every day and, if that wasn’t possible, reaching out through communication and projecting images to inquire about the status.

Ouyang Qing, ever composed and rational, assured her that her baby was very, extremely, exceptionally healthy.

In fact, it couldn’t be healthier!

Estimating that if anyone other than Su Wan were the subject, even someone as good-natured as Ouyang Qing might have wanted to hit someone.

Su Wan walked alone by the field, and it wasn’t long before she saw the Mermaid siblings, with their pale blue tresses, approaching her.

Su Wan raised an eyebrow.

Oh, it’s not over yet?

Lin Yu and Sheng An, who were training nearby, stopped their exercises immediately and ran towards Su Wan as soon as they saw the Mermaid siblings heading her way!

Other students didn’t come over, but they, too, stopped what they were doing and watched nervously.

They welcomed exchange students from any friendly planet.

But if an exchange student intended to harm one of their classmates, they wouldn’t stand for it!

Not to mention, this particular classmate was their idol, Commander Gu’s wife!

Everyone was ready for action, all except for Su Wan, who watched the approaching siblings with an amused expression.