Sheng Rao and Li Ye walked through the bustling star port and stepped into a luxuriously decorated hovercraft. The interior was spacious and well-equipped, displaying dignity and comfort.

Li Ye personally adjusted the seat for Sheng Rao, ensuring that she could rest in the most comfortable posture, and then slowly started the car and drove towards the palace.

Along the way, Sheng Rao silently observed this huge city through the car window. Sky gardens and suspended walkways intertwined between high-rise buildings, and technology and nature coexisted harmoniously, showing the unparalleled prosperity of the human empire.

It is indeed the interstellar age, and technological development is different.

"Li Ye, what do you think they will think when I come back?" Sheng Rao broke the silence in the car.

"Li Xingchen should be very surprised, not only you, but also me. He really doesn't want me to come back from the Insect Planet."

Li Ye chuckled sarcastically, his eyes flashing with confidence and coldness. He stroked the back of Sheng Rao's hand and continued speaking.

"Li Xingchen was certainly surprised, but he was more panicked and uneasy. He thought that by sending you to the Garbage Planet and then trying to keep me on the Insect Planet, he could get rid of our threat forever. His calculations were very clever."

"As for the others," Li Ye paused, his eyes becoming deep, "there have always been fence-sitters in the empire. They will adjust their attitudes according to the wind direction. However, you don't need to worry. With me here, no one dares to easily tell you what to do."

Sheng Rao also sneered when he heard this.

"Han Luo, that white lotus, is really scheming. The original owner was framed by her, but she was lucky enough to marry Li Xingchen as she wished."

Sheng Rao shook her head slightly, with a sarcastic smile on her lips. "Although I have not seen Han Luo's methods with my own eyes, I can feel her deep scheming from the original owner's memory. However, this time when I come back, I will not let her succeed again. The debts she owes must be repaid one by one."

Li Ye turned his head to look at Sheng Rao, his eyes full of tenderness and determination.

"You don't need to do anything in this little world yourself. Leave these things to me. You just need to be that carefree mermaid princess and enjoy your happiness."

Sheng Rao felt warm in her heart, she knew that Li Ye really wanted to protect her, but she also knew that she could not hide under someone else's wings forever.

"Li Ye, thank you for doing so much for me, but I also want to solve some problems myself. Some grudges can only be satisfied if I take action myself."

Li Ye sighed and finally nodded.

"Okay, but you have to promise me that no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must tell me the first time. We are one, and your business is my business."

Sheng Rao smiled and nodded: "Of course, my world is protected by you!"

The hovercraft slowly drove into the palace gate, and the guards along the way saluted and saluted, demonstrating Li Ye's noble status in the human empire.

After entering the palace, Li Ye took Sheng Rao straight to his bedroom and prepared to arrange a comfortable resting environment for her.

Everything in the bedroom was decorated in an elegant and cozy manner, which was obviously specially prepared by Li Ye for Sheng Rao.

"You take a rest first. I'll go see father and report to him that we're back." Li Ye said softly, his eyes full of tenderness and reluctance.

Sheng Rao nodded and watched Li Ye leave.

She was looking forward to meeting Li Xingchen and Han Luo.

After Li Ye left, Sheng Rao did not rest immediately, but strolled around the palace, savoring every detail there.

Hung on the walls are rare and precious paintings from the interstellar space, each of which contains profound cosmic philosophy and aesthetic value. The soft light that shines through the lattices complements the exquisite interior decoration, creating an atmosphere that is both noble and tranquil.

Soon, a maid pushed the door open and came in, holding a tray in her hand. On the tray were exquisite snacks and a bottle of floral dew with a faint fragrance.

These are all things unique to Li Ye’s palace.

The maid bowed slightly, her voice soft and respectful: "Your Highness, this is specially prepared for you by His Highness. He said that you might like these snacks and the flower dew that can calm your mind and help you sleep."

Sheng Rao smiled slightly, feeling a little surprised and warm at the maid's attentiveness.

"Thank you, what's your name?" she asked softly.

"My name is Qingyu, Your Highness." The maid answered respectfully, her eyes flashing with curiosity about Sheng Rao.

After all, all kinds of speculation and discussion have spread in the palace about this mysterious woman who suddenly appeared.

Sheng Rao gestured to Qingyu to put the things down, and she sat on the soft couch by the window, picking up a small piece of pastry and tasting it.

Li Ye really understood her the best. He knew that she would not like the nutrient solution, so he specially prepared these snacks. These snacks were sweet but not greasy, with a hint of fresh fruity fragrance, which made her feel even happier.

She took a sip of the floral dew, and the elegant fragrance instantly spread, as if it could cleanse the dust from her soul.

"Qingyu, do you know if there is anything new in the palace recently?" Sheng Rao asked seemingly casually, but in fact, she already had some calculations in her mind.

She really wanted to know what Li Xingchen and Han Luo had done during the time when she and Li Ye were away.

When Qingyu heard this, a hint of hesitation flashed across her face, but she then regained her composure.

"Your Highness, there have been several major events in the palace recently. First, the news of your return with Lord Li Ye has shocked the entire palace. Second, the Queen's health seems to have improved. His Majesty is very happy and is planning to hold a grand celebration for her. And then..." Qingyu lowered her voice a little bit when she said this, "I heard that there seems to be some discord between Her Highness Li Xingchen and Princess Han Luo. I don't know the specific reason."

Upon hearing this, Sheng Rao curled up the corner of her mouth into a playful smile.

She had long expected the discord between Han Luo and Li Xingchen. After all, the union of the two was planned by Han Luo.

She gently put down the teacup, already having a plan in mind.

At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the palace, followed by Li Ye's steady voice: "Arao."

Sheng Rao quickly stood up and walked towards the door.

Li Ye was dressed in formal attire. He walked quickly to Sheng Rao, gently held her hand, and said softly, "Arao, father wants to see you. Go now."

Sheng Rao nodded. Although she had many questions in her mind, she also knew that now was not the time to ask in detail.

She walked out of the bedroom with Li Ye, passed through the winding corridor, and finally came to the imperial study where the emperor of the empire was.

In the imperial study, the lighting was soft and the air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, making it appear solemn and peaceful.

The emperor of the empire, an old man in his sixties but in good spirits, was sitting behind his desk, examining the two people in front of him with sharp eyes.

Especially Sheng Rao. Originally, Sheng Rao was the fiancée of his third son, but due to some things, the third son married a commoner girl as his wife.

This made the emperor dissatisfied for a while.

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