Interstellar Empire, Your Highness, please don’t get sick.

In another boring debate in front of the palace, Lu Pei pointed out that despite Song Tianlin's leadership, the fleet's strength this time was still insufficient.

Guan You was noncommittal and allowed them to debate below. Finally, the ministers came to the conclusion: Your Majesty should increase the number of troops.

"Your opinions are very reasonable, and I should learn a lesson."

Hearing his soothing tone, Lu Pei secretly felt that something was wrong. Looking around, Yin Xuyao ​​was calm and relaxed. It seemed that he had been instructed by Guan You, and he had long known that there was something fishy in the debate in front of the palace.

"I have decided to lead the expedition myself."

As soon as Guan You said this, he immediately caused an uproar in the cabinet.

Even Li Yangdong, who had always supported Guan You's decision, stopped him and said: "Your Majesty, there is no crown prince in the palace yet, so you cannot go to the front line in person. If anything happens, the empire will fall into huge turmoil!"

Others said the same thing. Since Guan You took the throne, the number of inspections outside the capital star has been reduced, just because there is no prince in the palace.

Unexpectedly, Guan You actually said: "I will make my cousin my temporary heir. If anything happens, I will adopt him to my father and succeed him as my elder brother."

"Your Majesty, I reject your proposal."

While other ministers were in shock, General He walked to the front first and rejected Guan You's statement.

"This is an order."

Guan You was so sure that other ministers knelt down and begged him to take back his life, but Lu Pei remained silent. Based on his understanding of Guan You, there was probably something fishy about this matter.

After waiting for a day, all the ministers tried to see Guan You, and after they were collectively scolded by him, Lu Pei entered the palace late at night and was surprised to find that Yan Zhao was also there.

"As far as I know, isn't Mr. Yan supposed to work in the Scientific Research Department?"

Guan You was wearing casual black, white and gray gradient home clothes. He glanced at the clock on the wall: "Marquis Lu, this is my private time. I was supposed to receive you tomorrow, but it seems that you are eager to see me alone."

"Yes." Marquis Lu glanced at Yan Zhao and remembered the high praise his two sons at home had for him, so he did not hide it anymore, "Your Majesty, you said in the debate in front of the palace today that you established He Yexuan as the temporary heir. It’s really not in line with your usual style.”

"Really? I see that the others don't seem to have any concerns."

"That's because they only see the side of you that is tired of court affairs and wants to abolish the monarchy, but they don't see the side of you that serves the country and the people."

Yan Zhao listened to their conversation with interest.

He knew that the reason why the Lu family was promoted from earl to marquis in the previous dynasty was because after Caring Jin came to her senses, she felt a little guilty about her behavior of taking away someone's wife.

But Lu Pei's ability to remain in the cabinet for many years must be more than just caring about Jin's guilt.

Before Lu Pei came in, Guan You said that every time he went to a banquet outside the palace when he was a child, Lu Pei would take him to play for a while, although he didn't talk much at that time.

Maybe Lu Pei's understanding of him was established at that time.

Yan Zhao didn't make a comment and kept his mouth shut. He just looked left and right with his eyes.

Seeing that Guan You didn't want to talk to him, Lu Pei said helplessly to Yan Zhao: "Mr. Yan seems to know something? No, I think he knows everything. Your Majesty will definitely tell you his plan."

Guan You nodded towards Yan Zhao.

"So, everyone in the court thinks that Guan You doesn't want to be the emperor at all?" Yan Zhao asked.

"Yes." Lu Pei explained, "At first, the ministers could not see anything about His Majesty's various reforms. But now, everyone understands that those departmental reforms are to prepare for the abolition of the imperial system."

Yan Zhao thoughtfully said: "The ministers did not dare to speak out, for fear of being the first to stand out. So when Guan You proposed to make He Yexuan the temporary heir, everyone just thought he wanted to take the opportunity to abdicate."

"But His Majesty will never hand over power rashly when conditions are not ripe. Right?" Lu Pei's eyes were sharp.

Obviously, even if Guan You denies it, he will not believe it.

Yan Zhao gave a thumbs up and said: "It's amazing. Your Majesty's prediction is completely accurate. I won't participate in the rest. You can chat."

After he finished speaking, he stood up and floated out of the hall lightly.

Lu Pei felt a little sad when he saw his expression and movements. If Shen Muqing had such a transparent personality, would she have been happier?

Guan You looked away from Yan Zhao and looked at Lu Pei: "Okay, Uncle Lu, you have passed the test. I need you to do something."

When he said this, Lu Pei knew that he was using his identity as a junior to seek cooperation.

"Your Majesty, just ask. I have sworn that I will always be loyal to you."

After the old prince asked him to renew his string, he vowed not to bother himself anymore. Even his revenge on Caring Jin was limited to making him suffer the same memory erasure as Shen Muqing.

So he never spread his resentment to Guan You.

The two talked all night long, making sure every detail was considered.

Yan Zhao actually knew Guan You's general plan, but he didn't want to get too involved in it because it involved another friend of his.

After the fleet set off, the scientific research department still had no time to spare. Yan Zhao worked overtime to improve the equipment. News of the imperial commander's personal expedition had spread throughout the empire.

Knowing that they were going to make equipment for His Majesty the Emperor, no one in the scientific research department dared to neglect it. But at the same time, they are also afraid that mistakes will be made during the production process.

If you hurt the driver, you will be charged with a felony. So naturally, Yan Zhao was elected as the project leader by everyone including the minister.

They believed that Yan Zhao could calm down His Majesty's anger.

"Everyone, come on, work hard for three more days, and we should be able to complete the project." Yan Zhao encouraged everyone through the radio, "Don't worry about failure, but think about how to celebrate if we do a good job."

The scientific researchers admired him in their hearts. Not only was he highly skilled, but he was also stable. No wonder His Majesty also looked at him with special eyes.

He Yexuan entered the palace several times, trying to persuade Guan You to withdraw the edict, because he knew that he did not have the ability to be regent.

"All the ministers in the cabinet will help you." Guan You said without doubt, "You also have grandfather's blood flowing in your body, and you are a member of the Guan family. If anything happens to me, you will inherit everything from the royal family."

But He Yexuan still disagreed: "I am so stupid, the empire will be defeated in my hands, and my mother has a strong desire for power. Aren't you worried about her relatives getting involved in politics?"

"She doesn't have this ability." Guan You said decisively, "Wen Qi, please get him out."

Contrary to He Yexuan, the eldest princess was overjoyed with this decision. She even went to the palace to thank Guan You. She went around and mentioned four spiritual-level mechas:

"Your Majesty, I heard that you are going to take Suzaku, Xuanwu and Qinglong on the expedition this time, leaving only White Tiger in the capital star. Is it too few?"

The eldest princess smiled flatteringly: "How about you leave another one in the capital star?"

"Even if I stay, the military department does not have enough power to control it." Guan You sat on the throne and looked down at the eldest princess, "Aunt, what do you want to achieve by using two spiritual-level mechas?"