interstellar fairy tale

January [-], [-] in the Milky Way Calendar, the year of Soran II in the Golden Empire, the young emperor who just took control of the imperial power at the end of the year, Soran Edrich, at the beginning of the new year, issued the first order after ascension The government decree gave up the practice of rebuilding the central palace of Ivanhof, the capital of the empire, and chose the Ivanhof East Palace, which was idle during the period of Heine III, as the center of imperial power.The new emperor's office and rest will be in this palace that can be described as simple and simple.The imperial family didn't say a word about it, they just waited for the end of the coronation ceremony of the new emperor to return to their respective leaders, except for Harlan?The children of the royal family in the imperial army like Edrich, the members of the Edrich family are more willing to live a stable life in their own leadership, rather than being involved in complicated court power struggles and imperial affairs.Members of the royal family who have been able to stand firm after thousands of years naturally will not short-sightedly think that the new emperor Solan Edrich will be as mediocre as the old emperor Heine III.

The beauty and strength of the new emperor perfectly created the new ruler and dictator of the empire. Apart from being too indifferent, Soran Edrich could hardly find any flaws.

Neither the aristocracy at the top of the empire nor the people at the bottom could deny this.

Empress Dowager Yilan, who was stranded in the capital because of the celebration, was proud of her son, but also had a lot of troubles.You can get a glimpse of it from the noble ladies who come to visit in an endless stream every day.

Yes, the 25-year-old emperor with the largest territory in the universe, Soran Edrich, is still unmarried, and has never expressed any appreciation for any noble lady or young man.As the ruler of a huge empire, it is impossible for him to be single all the time. After the coronation ceremony, Empress Dowager Yilan must immediately go to live in her leading star, which made the empress dowager's anxiety continue to deepen.

Out of caution and various reasons, the empress dowager did not show these anxieties, and she also upheld good manners and royal upbringing to the visiting guests, but ignored the overly explicit hints.

Finally, a few days before the end of the coronation ceremony, Empress Dowager Yilan expressed that she would have a detailed talk with the new emperor.Soran Aldrich didn't refuse, and couldn't refuse.Empress Dowager Yilan was his mother after all.

"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty the Emperor is waiting for you at the East Palace."

Empress Dowager Yilan walked into the room. In her eyes, it was more like a military office that had nothing to do with luxury!Not the emperor's palace!In the spacious interior, the four-corner columns are engraved with the emblem pattern representing the royal family, which is found in all the rooms of Ivan's summer palace. Although the furniture in the room is made of exquisite materials, compared with the era of Heine III, there is nothing to praise , apart from durability, Empress Dowager Yilan really can't find any more advantages.There are not even decorative murals on the three walls, and only one wall is hung with the royal logo and military flag of the Golden Empire, as well as a portrait of the new emperor's military uniform under the flag.It only adds a bit of royal majesty and oppression to the whole room.

Regarding this, Empress Dowager Yilan once expressed dissatisfaction, but Emperor Solan Edrich remained the same.The new emperor is obviously not interested in the luxury and complexity of Ivan's summer palace, but pays more attention to efficiency and practicality.This may have a lot to do with Soran Edrich being in the fleet all year round.The Imperial Finance Minister and Prime Minister were very satisfied with the diligence and simplicity of the new emperor, but the old-fashioned nobles were discussing in private that Solan Edrich did not conform to the military style of the royal family.The Imperial Fleet is more keen to discuss when the new emperor will blow the horn of war again and issue orders to conquer. After all, people in the Empire still remember the oath made at the coronation ceremony of Soran Eldrich.

"His Majesty."

"Mother, you don't have to be so polite."

Soran Aldrich possessed all the qualities of a ruler who controlled imperial power and a dictator, but she didn't want her mother to show respect with a humble attitude. She didn't need to show respect for her son in an external form.The most powerful woman in the empire so far is still his mother in the final analysis.

"Your Majesty, this visit is not just as the empress dowager of the empire, but also as a mother..."

Outside the room, the royal attendants respectfully invited Harlan who came to see him?Edrich went to the reception room to wait for a while. In this reception room, Admiral Ida and Lieutenant General Metz, who had been summoned by Soran Edrich, were also waiting for Admiral Ida who had returned from suppressing the rebellion. Empress Dowager Lan left before she came.

"Your Highness Harlan."

The serious Admiral Date is used to being meticulous in doing things, but Lieutenant General Metz has a cheerful personality. The two have followed the new emperor since Solan Edrich first boarded the warship of the Imperial Fleet. Their status , records, all closely follow Soran Edrich's success path and continue to rise. As a member of the royal family of Edrich, Harlan can only be equal to the two with his considerable achievements.For the success of the two, apart from admiration, there are still many people who are jealous.However, so far, except for the outstanding generals, no young people of the same age can surpass them.

Harlan?After greeting the two of them briefly, Edrich sat down. The court attendant had already prepared black tea. The exquisite pastries and fruits in exquisite patterns in front of him seemed very suitable for Lieutenant General Metz's appetite. Date and Harlan lacked interest.

"How long have you been waiting?"

Harlan asked casually. Knowing that the emperor was talking with the empress dowager, Harlan was ready to wait until the Chinese meal.

"Two to 10 minutes, I guess it will take at least the same amount of time." Admiral Ida's answer was still stern.

Lieutenant General Metz turned his attention away from the fruit and turned to Harlan, "Your Highness Harlan, what did His Majesty send you to do this time? You didn't even have time to attend His Majesty's coronation ceremony."

"If you call me Harlan, I will be more happy to answer your questions."

Harlan picked up the black tea, the mellow aroma must have been added with milk and spices, frowned, and put down the teacup.

"I just went to blow up a space fortress and brought back a gift."

"Ah, sure enough."

Lieutenant General Metz and Admiral Ida exchanged a look, and they had already reached a conclusion on the destination of Harlan's trip.However, Admiral Date seems not satisfied with this conclusion.

"The galaxy on the frontier?"

"Yes."

"Your Majesty seems to care too much about that galaxy."

"so what?"

Harlan smiled, and Metz put one arm on Ida's shoulder, blinked, and said, "If Your Majesty cares, then destroy that galaxy, or attack it, leave the galaxy, and kill all the galaxies there." Man. What an easy choice."

Ida propped her forehead helplessly. This simple-minded guy is full of laser cannons and particle cannons!

It took a little longer than Admiral Yida expected, and Empress Dowager Yilan left the room with a face full of frost. When she saw Harlan and the three coming towards her, her cold eyes swept over the three of them, and her critical eyes swept over one by one. , It wasn't until the three battle-hardened generals were seen stiff and their hairs standing on end that they snorted, raised their heads proudly, passed the three and left.

"What's the matter?" Metz patted his chest exaggeratedly, "It can make the noble empress dowager abandon the royal upbringing, with such a cold attitude, Harlan, did you offend her?"

"No." Harlan shook his head and motioned to Metz, "It's probably His Majesty."

"Oh, no wonder." Metz agreed: "It seems that His Majesty the Emperor doesn't plan to find a queen for the time being. The Empress Dowager will have a headache for a long time, what a pity."

"Metz, that's His Majesty's mother."

Admiral Ida glared at Metz, and this expression would appear on Ida's face, causing Harlan and Metz to shout wonder at the same time.

Soran Edrich only summoned Lieutenant General Metz, while General Harlan and Ida came back to report.Soran Edrich didn't pay too much attention to the results of the two. Harlan's battle this time was purely on his whim, and Admiral Ida's victory was already in his expectation. Here, it is for the two galaxies on the border of the Imperial Fleet to take advantage of the power transition of the Empire to jointly carry out a rebellion.

"Destroy them."

Soran Aldrich's order was simple and cruel, but Lieutenant General Metz was very happy to accept such an order.The rebels are not just one or two planets, but two galaxies. The huge territory of the empire has given the governors of the border galaxies too much power. Some of them obviously have ambitions that should not exist. The rebellion just gave Solan Edrich an excuse to deliver it to his door, and he could thoroughly clean up the malpractices and moths left by Heine III during his reign.However, such a large-scale turmoil also planted hidden dangers for Soran Edrich's ruling.

Lieutenant General Metz took the order and left, and Ida and Harlan were also given new appointments.

The transformation from the first prince of the empire to the emperor is not just a name. As the ruler of the huge empire, Soran Edrich will inevitably transfer more energy to the government affairs of the empire. Then, for the imperial fleet, then There must be someone reliable to help Soran Aldrich take control.Harlan and Ida are good candidates.

According to the emperor's order, Harlan and Ida did not have the slightest disagreement.Just before leaving, Harlan said to Soran Edrich rather mysteriously: "Your Majesty, there will be a gift for you later, brought back from a distant galaxy, I hope you will like it."

Gift?

Soran Edrich raised his eyebrows, and did not ignore the ambiguity in Harlan's mysterious tone.

A quarter of an hour later, Harlan's gift was delivered to Soran Edrich.

Soran Aldrich narrowed his eyes when three attendants brought in a birdcage tightly wrapped in expensive silk.

"A bird? Or an animal?"

"His Highness Harlan said, you can judge for yourself after seeing it, Your Majesty."

The attendant respectfully put down the ridiculously large birdcage. Before delivering it, he had checked and scanned the gift very carefully. Apart from frowning at the gift in the cage, this gift can be judged is harmless.

Soran Edrich waved his hand, and the attendant retreated respectfully. In the room, only the bewildered young emperor and the cage wrapped in silk remained.

Finally, youthful curiosity prevailed. Soran Edrich stepped forward, bent slightly, his long silver star-like hair slid down his shoulders, his white and slender fingers held the tight silk rope, gems The rope buckle was untied, and the luxurious silk fell slowly, revealing the whole picture of this gift.

The birdcage is made of gold, gemstones and diamonds are inlaid on the round base of the cage, and the inside is covered with purple silk and soft pillows. A black-haired boy is lying quietly in the cage, and the white robe wraps the boy's body, delicately At his ankle a thin chain, also of gold, was fastened to one of the bars of the cage.

The young man fell asleep, breathing lightly, with black hair spread out on top of the gorgeous purple and gold, like a taboo oil painting, displayed in front of the young emperor.