Chapter 299: Chapter 102: Return to the Blue Star Empire_2
Fallen leaves return to their roots, and as Ke Xing aged, he also found himself missing his hometown more easily than when he was young. The joy of being able to return to the Blue Star Empire was written all over his face.
However, saying they would go back didn’t mean they could just roll up their bedding and leave. Du Xixi and the others had left too many things on CD-0329 Star. Even though 2569, the housekeeper robot, never felt tired, it still took two whole days and nights to pack everything.
Luckily, though the luggage was abundant, carrying it didn’t require any manpower or resources. With the "cheating divine artifact" of the Space Button, all the luggage was collected, and Du Xixi and the others easily boarded the spaceship and departed.
Ke Xing took the two children to a specially arranged room to rest, while Du Xixi picked up the nearest interstellar newspaper, sitting down with grace and elegance to start reading.
Yes, she was indeed maintaining a delicate and reserved demeanor.
"Princess, please have some snacks." The spaceship’s captain, not required to be in the front piloting, was diligently bringing over several plates of snacks, speaking while bending over and unable to resist sneaking a glance at Du Xixi.
The news that Du Xixi was officially taken as an adopted sister by His Majesty Chen Yin had spread throughout All-Star. Everyone was very curious about this new Princess of the Blue Star Empire. The captain was one among the curious masses.
Based on known information from the Star Network, Du Xixi was merely an affluent lady of noble birth, a family friend of the Ke Family. She had been betrothed to Marshal Ke Lian since childhood. After coming of age, her parents passed away, leaving her a billion-dollar inheritance, and then she married Ke Lian, transforming from a pampered young lady from a wealthy family to a pampered Empire Marshal’s Wife.
There’s no information on the Star Network about how Du Xixi and His Majesty Chen Yin met. Whether they had merely become friends in private or if the Imperial Family valued its privacy, they didn’t let the process of their sibling relationship development be revealed.
What kind of remarkable woman could be worthy of the careful protection of His Majesty Chen Yin, willingly accepting her children as future heirs?
When Du Xixi gave him a light smile, there was a subtle pressure in her gentle gaze. The adorable-looking housekeeper robot nearby took the snacks and placed them on a small table, which brought the captain back to reality. "Please rest well, Princess. Don’t hesitate to call if you need anything!" he said.
Whether Du Xixi skillfully used power and tactics, or if the relationships among the adults were genuine, was not something a small spaceship captain could comment on.
Once the captain left, and it was confirmed that there were no recording devices in the comfort of the lounge, Du Xixi finally bent her stiff waist, seemingly relieved as she put down the interstellar newspaper. She massaged her not-too-comfortable side with gritted teeth, saying, "Pretending to be elegant is really tiring!"
Perhaps due to being accustomed to leisure, even though the etiquette and rules ingrained in Du Xixi hadn’t disappeared, she still found it somewhat exhausting to pretend to be gentle and elegant.
"Madam, once we return, I’ll prepare a hot bath for you!" 2569, the housekeeper robot, was still very considerate. Seeing Du Xixi rubbing her waist with a furrowed brow, it moved closer to carefully massage her with its mechanical claws and spoke in an understanding mechanical voice.
"2569 is so nice." Du Xixi, delighted to pamper 2569, who was like a child before her, saw a shy little expression appearing on 2569’s electronic screen. Her smile widened, and she felt more relaxed.
With relaxation, drowsiness slowly seeped into her mind, making her eyelids flutter downward. Du Xixi vaguely recalled giving 2569 some instructions, then yielded to her inner urge and closed her eyes to rest.
Following Du Xixi’s instructions to turn off the lights in the lounge, 2569 first reclined the back of the chair where Du Xixi rested, and then draped a familiar thin blanket over her before quietly rolling away to turn off the lights.
In the dim lounge, the sleeping owner wore a peaceful sleeping expression. The loyal robot remained by her side, using its own way to protect its owner’s safety.
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A dozen hours later, the spaceship landed in the Blue Star Empire. Naturally, the Rob arrived on orders to greet them. However, behind the suit-wearing Rob followed several mechanical soldiers in armor, holding long spears.
Du Xixi had just woken up not long before, her vision still hazy. When her eyes were suddenly pricked by the light reflected off a spear, she blinked wide awake, casting a rather curious glance at the slightly familiar mechanical soldiers.