The people in the live broadcast room: "!!!"

Awoo awoo awoo! 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

What kind of heart-stopping plot is this?

Those who had watched the live broadcast began to share and comment, and the tide of public opinion turned.

[The man who knows each and every imperial law by heart and uses them adeptly, who the hell gets bored and goes to negotiate with him personally? Hahaha!]

[Without reminding me, I wouldn’t have noticed that some of these people aren’t Royal Guards at all, but from the National Council.]

[As expected from the man who’s never tasted defeat on the battlefield or negotiating table, in one word, handsome.]

[How could the Empire’s youngest Grand Marshal be so easily intimidated?]

[His Highness War God is right, the law is above everything else. Otherwise, can I say I’m going to do good and then hold a gun to your head and demand all your assets?]

[Even though the Prince Consort’s Energy Fruits and Vegetables are mostly consumed by the wealthy, us commoners can save up and indulge once in a while, but as for the therapeutic treatments from the fertility medical institutions, I don’t even dare dream of it in my lifetime.]

[The person above is right, Elder Ouyang’s words sound just and forceful, yet the harsh reality is that the fruits of fertility value research have always been monopolized by the upper class. We commoners can’t even enjoy it even with money.]

[Some people are being sold out and still help count the money. Just watch, if the Prince Consort’s planet is sold off, soon the 100% Purification Value Energy Fruits will become something we commoners can’t afford. Still hoping to increase our Fertility Value, are we dreaming?]

[I was shallow, turns out the Prince Consort is the best for us, at least I have a chance to snatch up the Energy Fruits and Vegetables at her store when there’s a sale or discount.]

[Who just said that old man was right? Hehe, good intentions, but please, don’t act on them.]

[Support the Prince Consort, resist the capitalization of 100% Purification Value Energy Fruits.]

Netizens expressed their indignation on behalf of Qu Tong, then turned around and reported Elder Ouyang to the Supreme Court, with the daring ones even including people from the Council.

Elder Ouyang’s fingers were crushed, sweating profusely from the pain, he strained to look up, "Admiral Si, this is personal vendetta, it’s against fairness."

Si Yuting cornered his mouth with a cold smirk, retorting without answering, "Elder Ouyang, when you were holding a gun to my wife, were you not personally settling scores?"

Elder Ouyang, unable to speak, looked to Si Xian for help.

Si Xian was already fuming with rage.

Unbelievable!

Unbelievable!

Just as Si Xian was pointing at Si Yuting and about to admonish him, Si Yuting spoke up first, "The Lan Family is suspected of colluding with Star Thieves, trading and using forbidden elixirs. As a suspect, Empress Dowager Lan’s residence is already on its way to being visited by the Royal Guard and the Skywolf Legion."

"You—" Si Xian’s gaze toward Si Yuting became murderous.

But in the end, he left swiftly.

Li Hanchi followed Si Xian, turning around. Behind him, Si Yuting’s voice made him pause.

"Marshal Han Chi, you brought my wife into the Imperial Palace but allowed your subordinates to follow an outsider’s order to attack her without interference, seriously violating the Royal Guards’ code. I will report this to the Military Department and apply for your dismissal as the leader of the Royal Guards."

Li Hanchi didn’t respond, for he couldn’t.

After Si Xian and Li Hanchi left, the remaining few looked at each other, trembling with fear, sweating profusely despite it being October.

Si Yuting swept his gaze over them with imposing momentum, "Someone, take Elder Ouyang and the people from the Elder Council to the Judiciary Department."

Su Hua led the people from the Skywolf Legion in.

Elder Ouyang’s hands dangled as he was carried away, his heart filled with despair.

Si Yuting held Qu Tong’s hand and walked out, unchallenged by anyone.

They boarded the aircraft.

Qu Tong leaped onto Si Yuting and planted a kiss on his face, "Hubby, you were totally awesome just now!"

Si Yuting held onto Qu Tong’s body, his eyes revealing a soft smile, "Protecting one’s wife is a husband’s responsibility."

"And you’re not afraid of offending Si Xian? You didn’t see how pale his face turned just now," Qu Tong teased.

Si Yuting settled Qu Tong into the seat and fastened her seat belt, chiding, "And you still have the leisure to worry about others. Didn’t Housekeeper Chi tell you to ignore these matters?"

"I was just thinking, since you’re in the Imperial Palace, it’s a good time to see what sort of nonsense Si Xian wants from me," Qu Tong stuck her tongue out at Si Yuting.

Si Yuting had no choice with Qu Tong, so he instructed, "Next time, wait for me to come back and I’ll go with you."

"Got it."

Qu Tong nodded obediently, knowing that Si Yuting had been particularly anxious about her lately.

On the way, Qu Tong was looking at messages on the Star Network, glancing at Si Yuting several times.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

Qu Tong propped up her chin, puzzled, "How did such a muddled person like Si Xian manage to have a group of fine offshoots like you guys?"

Si Yuting glanced at her and did not argue, "That’s why he abdicated early."

Indeed, Si Xian, being so indiscreet as an emperor, would eventually cause a big issue if he didn’t abdicate.

It was said that in the past, he had flown into a rage over a beauty and almost sparked a rebellion joined by the Military Department. It was Si Chen and Si Yuting, father and son, who quelled the upheaval—one controlled the court, and the other stabilized the battleground.

It was also after that incident that the three armies were disbanded and Li Hanchi was forced to resign from his command.

Scandals about the Royal Family might not be deliberately brought up, but they could still be found on the Star Network.

"Even trying to sacrifice an Elder Ouyang to claim my Luyi Star, while standing behind the scenes, playing a clever game."

"And then setting up a live broadcast for everyone to see, damaging Elder Ouyang’s reputation a little, putting the pressure on me."

"But in reality, such thuggish behavior is no different from what the Insect Clan did before."

Qu Tong complained intermittently to Si Yuting.

They soon arrived back at Yuelan Bay.

Housekeeper Chi came out to meet them, full of concern. After ensuring Qu Tong was not frightened, he went relieved to attend to his duties.

Si Yuting took Qu Tong upstairs and gently smoothed her hair, "I still have something to take care of and I’ll also apply for a co-judge. You and the baby should rest for a while. I’ll call you when it’s time."

He remembered that ever since Ali got pregnant, she would usually take a nap every afternoon. Today’s delay made it a bit late.

Actually, there had been indications of it even then, but he had thought Ali was just too exhausted from training and elixir regimen before the exam.

Just as Si Yuting was about to leave, Qu Tong grasped his hand, "Wait a minute."

Si Yuting, forced to bend over, asked, "What is it?"

"I have a question to ask."

"Ask away."

Qu Tong looked up, her apricot eyes clear and bright, as though washed by water.

"If it’s me who breaks the laws, would Your Highness, just like today, always stand by my side?"

Si Yuting hesitated before asking, "Why would you ask such a question? Luyi Star was given to you through official channels by the Empress Dowager. As long as you wish, no one can take it from you, and it does not break any laws."

Qu Tong shook her head, her hand resting on her belly, her smile not reaching her eyes, "They only know that the plants I grow can improve the Fertility Value, and so many people think I should hand over the planet, the formula, to support the Empire’s fertility efforts."

"You know, my special ability, my blood, they hold even greater research value, but I don’t want to be researched, don’t want to be in a laboratory."

"If there really comes a day when everyone in the Empire wants me to benefit the Empire, and I do something against the laws, I want to know, as my husband, the most law-abiding, fair and just His Highness War God of the Empire, what will you do?"