"Why are you two here?" Zhao Chen asked Zhao Ruyue and Qin Xiaolei in surprise.

Qin Xiaolei casually sat down on the sofa next to Zhao Chen, picked up some fruit from the table and started eating, saying as she ate, "We're coming to your place for vacation this week."

I just saw your T5 Hades-class interplanetary dreadnought, and it reminded me of your return.

I was just about to contact you anyway, so I decided to come over.

Seeing Qin Xiaolei's unladylike demeanor, which was even less like that of an empress, Zhao Chen complained, "Please, you are now the empress of the Starry Empire."

Pay attention to your manners and behavior!

Qin Xiaolei rolled her eyes at Zhao Chen without any politeness: "Screw your manners and etiquette. I just realized that I was fooled by you."

I've really had enough of being an empress. Let whoever wants to be one do it.

"Or, I'll give it to you."

"Ahem, this kind of thing can't be taken lightly."

Now, in your Qin royal family, you are the only one suitable to be the empress.

"Or do you believe that someone else can manage the Starry Empire well?" Zhao Chen asked rhetorically.

He had no intention of taking on this troublesome mess.

He just needs to collect the money behind the scenes.

Qin Xiaolei grunted: "Hmph, once this period is over and the empire stabilizes..."

I'm just like you; I dump all those messy things on my subordinates and go find somewhere to relax.

“You mustn’t follow his example,” a voice said.

Zhao Ruyue glanced at Qin Xiaolei and instructed her like an older sister: "You are now the Empress of the Empire. We don't care how you behave in private."

However, one must be mindful of one's demeanor in front of outsiders, ministers, and the general public.

Moreover, you are now the Empress, and it is your responsibility to govern the entire empire.

Zhao Chen's gaze involuntarily shifted away, a guilty expression on his face.

Jiang Hong, who was accompanying her, nodded heavily, looking like a victim.

"Okay." Qin Xiaolei pouted, "You're only saying this to me now, you won't have this kind of chance later."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao Ruyue grabbed Qin Xiaolei's ear and said, "I will frequently contact your cabinet ministers. If I find out you are not doing your job properly..."

Then I'll just head straight for the capital planet!

It's clear that Qin Xiaolei still respects Zhao Ruyue.

After all, Qin Xiaolei had been accompanied by Zhao Ruyue through thick and thin.

It could even be said that without Zhao Ruyue, Qin Xiaolei might have already been beheaded.

"Wait a minute... what did you just say, that there won't be any more opportunities like this after this?" Zhao Chen sensed something was off about the conversation.

Qin Xiaolei put her hands on her hips and looked at Zhao Chen: "I have another purpose for coming here this time, which is to return Sister Ruyue to you."

Zhao Chen was taken aback.

Give it back to me?

What does this mean?

"This time, upon returning to the Xiaolong system, I have already resigned from my position as the supreme commander of the royal fleet," Zhao Ruyue said.

Zhao Chen was even more surprised now.

Qin Xiaolei looked at Zhao Ruyue with some reluctance: "I'm actually very reluctant to part with Sister Ruyue."

However, I know that the situation within the Star Glory Empire has now calmed down, even though the permanent level-four cosmic wormhole has been temporarily brought under control.

The current crisis comes from the permanent Level 5 cosmic wormholes of the Holy Radiant Empire and the demons beyond the borders of Warhammer.

Compared to me, you need a capable assistant like Sister Ruyue more.

So... I'll temporarily... give her back to you!

Once these crises are resolved, you have to give Sister Ruyue back to me!

And she didn't resign from my position; I've kept it open for her, so she can come back anytime!

In the end, Qin Xiaolei glared at Zhao Chen.

"What? Brother, you don't welcome me?" Zhao Ruyue looked at Zhao Chen with a smile.

How could I not welcome them!

"This is a lifesaver!" Zhao Chen was overjoyed.

In fact, he had long wanted Zhao Ruyue to return to his Xiaolong Legion.

Zhao Ruyue's personal abilities were demonstrated in the previous civil war, {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} and she herself possessed a strong talent for combat command.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to become the commander of the Princess Fleet through his own efforts after leaving the Xiaolong system.

And coincidentally, Zhao Chen currently lacks top talent under his command.

Previously, they were still struggling with the selection of personnel for the newly established Falcon Legion.

Zhao Ruyue's return is a godsend!

"However, I'm not coming back alone this time; I've brought back a group of trusted confidants."

"They are all skilled and experienced in battle," Zhao Ruyue added.

"That's even better!" Zhao Chen exclaimed with delight, but he didn't forget to ask, "Are they all female soldiers?"

Zhao Ruyue rolled her eyes at Zhao Chen: "I really don't know where you got this weird habit from."

Don't worry, I brought only female soldiers.

But I'm warning you, you're not allowed to have any bad thoughts about them!

Zhao Chen chuckled: "Do I look like that kind of person?"

Zhao Ruyue and the other girls exchanged glances but remained silent.

The mere fact that they would establish an interstellar fleet composed entirely of female soldiers raises serious doubts.

"However, due to the differences in the systems of our two legion fleets and the interstellar warships."

Therefore, I cannot directly assign them senior positions.

Furthermore, they will need to travel to our Goddess Academy-class starship for further studies for a period of time.

"But I can guarantee that as long as they are capable enough, they will be promoted to their proper positions in the shortest possible time, and they will receive all the benefits they are entitled to!" Zhao Chen promised.

First courtesy, then force.

Although these were all trusted and talented individuals he had brought back, Zhao Chen always maintained strict requirements for the Xiaolong Legion.

This is to be responsible to the officers and soldiers of the JF-17 Legion fleet!

“I understand, everything will be done according to your rules.” Zhao Ruyue nodded; she also knew about this Goddess Academy-class starship.

Basically, all the female soldiers and officers currently serving in the JF-17 Thunder Legion will go through this process.

And it seems that the number of these Goddess Academy-class starships has already reached three digits.

An 'academy district' was established in a region of the Xiaolong system to continuously supply the Xiaolong Legion with talents in various fields.

"Xiao Lei, how's the thing I told you about going?" Zhao Chen asked about something important.

"You mean the major infrastructure project?" Qin Xiaolei recalled, "Under Sister Ruyue's arrangement, it has all been approved and is already being implemented."

The first thing to do is to build stargates, the first batch of which can be put into use within three months.

As for the rest, they have all been implemented.

"This is extremely important for the Starry Empire, and we must not be careless," Zhao Chen said solemnly.

This massive infrastructure project is essentially an expanded version of the development of the Xiaolong Galaxy.

The JF-17 Thunder currently possesses many advanced technologies, which were originally invested in the military industry. However, after analysis, these technologies are also quite advanced for civilian use.

Therefore, Zhao Chen asked Qin Xiaolei to carry out a major infrastructure project for the Star Glory Empire, transforming the old interstellar transportation network and all other industries that could be upgraded.

Some might think that investing heavily in infrastructure during such a chaotic time is a waste.

No!

This is actually to expand the output value of the entire Starry Empire, and the thriving environment can consolidate the stability of the empire and help it emerge from the shadow of the previous civil war as soon as possible.

Another crucial reason is that the Star Empire's original technological infrastructure was simply too outdated.

After the massive infrastructure construction, the entire Star Empire can be transformed in a short period of time, and the Dragon Legion can be continuously supplied with resources.

Only when blood vessels become larger and thicker can more blood flow faster!

Only by becoming a giant like the Falcon Legion can it become even stronger.