But now that Her Majesty the Queen has directly acknowledged their identities, all their doubts have been completely dispelled!
Yu Tang and Yu Xiao also knelt on one knee and bowed to Her Majesty the Queen.
And as the Queen offered her right hand, he responded with a light kiss on it.
"I'm sorry to have caused Your Majesty worry over the past two years."
"Now that we have returned, we will surely pledge our lives to the Empire and to Your Majesty!"
Their words resonated deeply, stirring the interest of some guests who had traveled from other countries to attend the engagement party.
His eyes betrayed his apprehension.
They had both heard of the two Yu generals of the Oro Empire.
He was an outstanding commander renowned throughout the entire interstellar battlefield.
The leadership and combat prowess of these two individuals played a significant role in the rise of the Oro Empire.
Their appearance at the banquet was a warning from the Queen to all nations that coveted the empire!
"Get up quickly, everyone," the Queen said with a smile, her tone gentle and humble.
They did not ask Yu Tang how he survived the explosion.
After all, now that things have progressed this far, she knows that Yu Tang and Yu Xiao both have secrets she can't ask about.
Her plan was that as long as these two people did not do anything to harm the interests of the empire or persecute its citizens, she would treat them with courtesy.
The three exchanged a few more words, after which the Queen led them to meet the Second Prince Tang Xun and his fiancée, Princess Mulan of the Vis Empire.
Yu Tang's gaze swept over Mu Lanke, who was dressed in a gorgeous, belted palace dress, and then suddenly stopped.
But out of politeness, he only dared to glance at it briefly and didn't dare to look at it for long.
After congratulating the second prince and leaving the queen's sight, she secretly squeezed Yu Xiao's hand.
"What's wrong, Tangtang?" Yu Xiao picked up the drinks on the table and asked him, "Are you thirsty? There's no water here, only drinks. I found some with a low alcohol content, have a taste..."
"No..." Yu Tang tilted his head slightly and told Yu Xiao in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "I wanted to ask you if you felt that the princess of the Weiss Empire was a little strange?"
"Hmm? What did you find?"
Yu Tang then revealed his guess.
"I think that princess is a man..."
It's past midnight, everyone! Don't miss it, there's still the fever phase, you know what I mean, hehehe. Thanks for all the requests for updates and the little gifts, love you all...
Chapter 19
The villain was resurrected for the seventh time (19)
Yu Xiao looked completely bewildered: "The princess is a man?"
“Yes…” Yu Tang analyzed, “I noticed that the middle of his neck seemed to be slightly protruding, and the knuckles of his fingers under the thin gauze gloves were distinct, unlike the slender fingers of a woman.”
Even though he was wearing a shawl, you could still see that his shoulders were much broader than those of an average woman, and that extended down to his chest…
"Heh..." Yu Xiao suddenly interrupted him, her hand gripping the wine glass slightly, causing a tiny crack to appear in the crystal glass.
He smiled, but his voice carried a hint of sarcasm: "General Yu is quite the observant one when it comes to other people's fiancées."
"Unlike me, I didn't even remember what the princess looked like. All I remembered was whether General Yu was thirsty or had a sore foot. All I could think about was what I could do for the person I love."
Yu Tang paused, then burst out laughing.
"You jealous man." He took the fruit wine Yu Xiao had found for him, drank it all in one gulp to quench his thirst, and then continued, "Have you forgotten the reconnaissance courses you learned in military school? This is a professional quality that you and I should have, precisely to prevent enemy spies from taking advantage of any loopholes."
"It's that same high-sounding excuse again." Yu Xiao wasn't actually that angry, but she was used to getting things done from Yu Tang, so she mumbled something while filling Yu Tang's glass and then taking another glass for herself: "Anyway, I'm not happy, so you have to drink a toast with me before I can forgive you."
Yu Tang was exasperated by his childishness, but still obediently drank the wine.
After finishing his drink, Yu Xiaocai said, "If what you say is true, and that princess is a man, then their Weiss Empire has committed a serious crime."
"This is a blatant disregard for the royal family of the Oro Empire."
If we really want to investigate this thoroughly, war is not out of the question.
"So I'm also a little curious, is this something they did deliberately without considering the consequences, or is it just the fake princess's choice alone?"
Yu Tang agreed wholeheartedly, and nudged Yu Xiao's arm, saying, "Check if there are any photos of Princess Mulan on the interstellar network."
Besides the photos, we also need to investigate the royal secrets of their Weis Empire. Perhaps Princess Mulanko was actually a man, or perhaps she had a twin brother or something like that…
Yu Xiao agreed and went to check.
Mulan and the second prince Tang Xun finished their social engagements and returned to their room to rest.
As soon as the door closed, Tang Xun immediately released his hand from Mu Lanke's, and the polite and humble smile on his face vanished completely.
With a serious expression, he said, "Princess Mulan, you must know that our marriage is nothing more than a political transaction between two countries. My mother should have made this clear to your father before the engagement."
"And it was only after I heard that you were attracted to women that I agreed to marry you."
"So, from now on, you can love your woman, and I'll love my man. We won't interfere with each other. What do you think? Can you accept that?"
Mulan Kesheng was beautiful and dignified, with her golden curly hair styled in a very pretty way. Her eyes were dark green, and when she looked at someone intently, it seemed as if she could draw their soul into them.
Tang Xun glanced at him, then quickly turned his face away.
He thought to himself, "This princess's appearance really does fit my aesthetic standards perfectly."
If it were a man, he might actually feel a tiny bit of attraction.
Unfortunately, no.
Mu Lanke saw Tang Xun's reflection in her eyes, and a strange tenderness welled up in the depths of her gaze.
He nodded and said, "Okay, I can accept that."
But after saying that, he slowly moved forward, getting closer to Tang Xun, and asked him, "But I'm curious, Your Highness, you said you like men, but do you already have someone you love?"
Tang Xun was taken aback by his question.
Then, as if remembering something, her cheeks flushed red, and she quickly coughed and replied, "This is my private matter and has nothing to do with you, Princess. You should not ask any more questions."
After saying that, he was about to open the door and leave.
Thud—
The door was suddenly pressed shut by a hand wearing a thin glove.
Tang Xun was trapped between the door and Mu Lanke's chest.
Everyone was stunned.
It was only then that he realized that Mulan was about the same height as him.
Moreover, his arms are extremely strong.
He tried to pull the door open twice, but couldn't...
The sense of oppression intensified, and Tang Xun asked Mu Lan Ke with a hint of nervousness, "Princess, what are you doing?"
The next moment, he found the woman's other hand on his chest, helping him straighten the brooch.
Then she stood up straight and said, "Your Highness's brooch is crooked; it would be impolite to go out like this."
"I am merely fulfilling my duties as a wife, so please, Your Highness, do not be too wary of me."
Chapter 20
The villain was resurrected for the seventh time (20)
Tang Xun left the house, still feeling somewhat shaken.
I had long heard that the Vis Empire was a true warrior nation, with formidable fighting prowess regardless of gender.
But it was only when I experienced it firsthand that I truly understood the meaning of those words.
Tang Xun was frail and sickly from childhood, and at the age of fifteen, he went to an alien star system to seek medical treatment.
However, he encountered space pirates, narrowly escaped death, and wandered for three years before finally being able to return.
Her Majesty the Queen had low expectations for him. She did not require him to practice martial arts or lead troops; she only wished for him to live peacefully. This marriage alliance was actually proposed by the Vis Empire itself.
The requirement was to make the second prince the marriage partner.
The second prince felt that he had been causing his mother trouble since he was a child.
In addition, they learned that the princess of the Weiss Empire was fond of women.
So he agreed, hoping to do something for his country.
But upon first meeting her, Tang Xun was immediately overwhelmed by the princess's aura, and he suddenly realized that their married life... might not be so easy after all...
Inside the room, Mulan gently tapped her fingers together, a sharp glint flashing in her dark green eyes.
Judging from Tang Xun's reaction, he must have someone else in his heart.
He needs to find an opportunity to ask him clearly.
However, there's plenty of time in the future for him to occupy that most important place in Tang Xun's heart.
“It’s different…” Yu Tang pointed to the photo that Yu Xiao had found on the blue screen and said, “I can confirm that the Mu Lan Ke from just now is not the person in the photo.”
“Hmm, I also think the temperament doesn’t quite match.” Yu Xiao closed the blue screen and continued, “And I also found out that Princess Mulan has a half-brother named Mu Xinglin who was lost and living abroad.”
That person was no pushover; he grew up in the slums.
Not only did he commit violence and ruthlessness, but he also established an organization called "Starfrost," which had a combat force and intelligence agency of a thousand people under its command, and frequently engaged in interstellar travel.
Even space pirates would give them a wide berth upon hearing their name.
Yu Tang asked, "Do you have a photo of him?"
Yu smiled and shook his head: "Online, there is only information about his organization, but very few photos of him."
Even the photos taken secretly are taken with facial blurring devices, so their true appearance cannot be seen.
"What is his relationship with Princess Mulanko like?" Yu Tang asked again. "Has he recognized the King of the Weiss Empire?"
"The Vis Empire values legitimate bloodlines highly, and Mu Xing's death was ultimately illegitimate."