"Which aspect are you referring to?" Zhao Ruyue asked, looking at her younger brother.

Zhao Chen smiled and said frankly, "We're family, there's no need to hide anything."

Given the current situation in the Star Empire, we will have to choose sides in the future.

The princes' faction, the little princess, or perhaps neutral.

If we choose to remain neutral, then we must sever ties with the princess's faction.

After you left the Xiaolong Galaxy, you've always been by the little princess's side. You're very familiar with her and may even have developed feelings for her.

Therefore, I would like to ask for your opinion.

Zhao Ruyue hesitated for a moment, then said with a solemn expression, "From a personal perspective, the little princess is a very good person."

Although he sometimes seems a bit naive and innocent, he at least doesn't have many of the bad traits of a spoiled brat.

They treat their own people exceptionally well. For example, the crew members in the Princess Fleet receive the highest welfare standards within the Imperial Army. Of course, it can't compare to the welfare standards of your Falcon Legion; it's far too luxurious.

Then, Zhao Ruyue changed the subject, her expression somewhat complicated: "But if you're asking from a broader perspective..."

Supporting the little princess is undoubtedly a very unwise move at present.

Because of the death of the eldest prince, and the actions of Consort Zhen and the prince's faction, the little princess currently has no chance to fight back.

Supporting the little princess would be tantamount to going against most of the Starry Empire.

At this moment, Zhao Ruyue felt a mix of emotions.

From a personal perspective, she undoubtedly supports the little princess. She has been by the little princess's side all these years and has come to regard the little princess as her own sister.

However, from the perspective of the JF-17 Legion, supporting the little princess would undoubtedly be a very unprofitable deal.

"Thinking about all this is exhausting. I'm just asking you, Zhao Ruyue, what do you really want to do?" Zhao Chen pointed at Zhao Ruyue.

Zhao Ruyue bit her lip lightly, and finally said firmly, "I... want to help the little princess."

Zhao Chen clapped his hands: "That's settled then. The point of life is to do what you want to do, why bother with these things?"

Since you want to help the little princess, then let's stand on her side.

Help her get back what she's lost!

Zhao Ruyue was stunned. She looked at Zhao Chen in surprise: "You made up your mind so easily?"

Zhao Chen shrugged: "Is there a problem?"

“But... this is risky for our Xiaolong...” Zhao Ruyue said with some concern.

Zhao Chen said, "Of course there are risks, but risks and benefits go hand in hand. If we can help the little princess ascend to the throne, we will gain even more!"

"But... the princes' faction..."

Zhao Chen continued, "I know what you're worried about, eldest sister. It's just that the princes' faction is currently in the lead."

To be honest, I personally have already made enemies with the princes' faction because of some things, so supporting the princes' faction is definitely not an option among the three choices.

However, if they choose to remain neutral, they might wait until the princes' faction seizes power, or even until the second prince, Qin Ming, ascends the throne.

I have Governor Chuhe protecting me, so I won't be in any danger, but I can imagine how stifling we'll be.

Zhao Chen could foresee that by then, the Prince Party would try its best to curb the development of interstellar forces related to Governor Chuhe, slowly weakening these forces by gradually eroding them.

"So...you really want to support the little princess?" Zhao Ruyue looked at Zhao Chen in surprise.

Zhao Chen nodded.

In fact, Zhao Chen had been thinking about this question for a while.

All he wanted was to develop his own little plot of land and live a carefree life where he wouldn't be bullied.

However, many things are beyond one's control, and Zhao Chen will have to make a choice sooner or later.

Since we have to make a choice, let's just choose one we like.

At least Zhao Chen finds the little princess a pleasing candidate, and she also has a good relationship with his older sister.

"That depends on whether the little princess is obedient." Zhao Chen squinted. "In the current situation, every step needs to be taken with caution. If the little princess is not a suitable person to support..."

Then naturally I won't support her.

So, I need to have a face-to-face meeting with the little princess next.

Zhao Ruyue nodded, understanding Zhao Chen's thoughts: "I'll arrange the meeting."

After saying all this, Zhao Ruyue looked at Zhao Chen in front of her, and she felt more and more that her younger brother had changed too much.

I felt so small in his presence.

...

The meeting with the little princess was quickly arranged.

In fact, the little princess had been looking forward to meeting Zhao Chen, after all, Zhao Chen was her savior.

When Zhao Chen arrived in the Lion King system, he could see hundreds of hovering interstellar warships from a great distance on the bridge of his flagship.

To prevent their identities from being revealed, the hulls of these interstellar warships had long been disguised, and all the royal crests of the Star Glory Empire had been removed.

It looks like a regular Imperial space fleet.

This time, Zhao Chen did not choose to use his own T3 Phoenix, but instead used the little princess's T4 Boreas.

On one hand, Zhao Chen was giving the little princess face, and on the other hand, Zhao Chen wanted to see the Starry Empire's national treasure, the T4 interstellar warship!

The biggest reason is the latter.

Boarding the shuttle, Zhao Chen and Zhao Ruyue entered T4, the God of the North Wind.

Stepping out of the shuttle, a squad of female soldiers from the princess fleet were already waiting there, along with a girl they had met once before.

"Your Highness," Zhao Chen said, placing his hand on his chest in a noble gesture.

Princess Qin Xiaolei also returned the gift.

After all, she is still a princess, so she should still pay some attention to the outward etiquette.

"Your Excellency Zhao Chen, it is a great honor to meet you here."

On behalf of the Princess Royal Fleet, I am very grateful to you for rescuing us earlier. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Thank you," Qin Xiaolei said sincerely.

"This is what a subject should do," Zhao Chen said with a smile.

"I heard from Sister Yue that you want to talk to me about the current situation of the Starry Empire."

"Then let's move to the conference room," Princess Qin Xiaolei said frankly.

"OK."

Zhao Chen and his group passed through the interior of the T4 Borei God and soon arrived at a conference room.

Zhao Chen, Zhao Ruyue, and Qin Xiaolei sat in the large conference room.

"Your Highness, now that we've met, I'll get straight to the point."

The current situation of the Star Empire can be described as one of complete loss of power.

"Although there may still be some forces supporting you within the Star Glory Empire, given the current situation, it will be very difficult to reclaim the rights that belong to you," Zhao Chen said solemnly.

Qin Xiaolei nodded: "I know the current situation, and I've also heard about what happened on the Imperial Capital Star."

No matter what, my mother is still on the capital planet!

Although I'm not particularly interested in the throne, it originally belonged to my brother, and I can give it up. But Qin Ming and Qin Hu cannot seize it by force!

Qin Xiaolei clenched her fists, clearly showing her anger at the actions of the princes' faction.