No matter how worried Ke Xing is, or how comforting Mo Ying is, it's none of Du Xixi's concern. After washing up, she carefully lay on the bed and logged into the Star Network to understand the latest situation at the border.
However, as expected, information about the border was tightly guarded, only reporting that the battle situation is good; other content was not disclosed at all.
Ke Lian had already been away for half a month, and Du Xixi was very worried about him.
To be honest, her feelings for Ke Lian were somewhat complex. As a woman, and a woman who values appearance, Ke Lian's looks undoubtedly matched her preferences, so upon first seeing him, Du Xixi felt a slight affection.
Later, the endearment developed as Ke Lian's seemingly indifferent demeanor actually revealed touching little details, causing her to naturally develop feelings for him.
Yet it's complicated right there...
As newlyweds, the two can be described as being respectful and considerate, clearly living under the same roof, yet there was an evident unfamiliar and distant barrier.
Du Xixi could feel that Ke Lian's feelings for her weren't entirely calm either, and she understood that Ke Lian... his sense of responsibility exceeded the newly formed affection. So when Ke Lian went to the battlefield, Du Xixi acted as though she was indifferent, even supportive.
Ke Lian wouldn't need a clingy wife, and Du Xixi wasn't willing to become a burden to a Marshal. Ke Lian had the Empire to protect, Du Xixi...
Du Xixi gently touched her belly, which hadn't shown any sign in less than a month, and the smile at the corner of her mouth softened slowly. Du Xixi, too, had things she needed to protect...
After turning off the Light Computer, Du Xixi, who had developed good sleep habits, lay on her side on the light blue sheets, with the thin quilt only covering up to her chest.
Ke Lian, you must be alright.
And at this moment — Blue Star Empire border, Marshal's camp.
"Marshal, the Insect Clan leader has sent a letter of surrender!" A small scar had appeared on Mo Feng's face, making him look somewhat disheveled, but his eyes were steadfast and slightly bright, clearly in good spirits.
Ke Lian sat in his seat, receiving the letter of surrender from the Insect Clan leader with whom our army had fought for more than ten days through the Light Computer, and the increasingly cold face finally eased a bit, but he didn't completely relax.
Before the Insect Clan's army completely withdrew from the border, this war was not over. But Ke Lian knew, the Blue Star Empire was bound to win this time. With an opponent that proactively showed weakness, if this still can't be won, Ke Lian's position as Marshal would be pointless.
"Issue orders to increase vigilance across the entire army in the coming days, no relaxation is allowed until the Insect Clan has retreated!"
"Yes!"
The soldiers obey orders; the Marshal's orders are fully executed by them.
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The next morning, Du Xixi got up early, she painstakingly chose a loose yet dignified dress from her wardrobe, this was one she brought from the Du Family to cope with occasions like today.
Du Xixi didn't think that entering the Imperial Palace she would only meet Chen Yin; otherwise, Chen Yin could have asked her to go quietly instead of ostentatiously letting the Rob bring her.
The Rob bringing someone into the palace would definitely attract attention from many directions, not just within the Blue Star Empire, but also from various other interstellar empires.
In such a situation, Du Xixi did not want her clothing to be a misstep. Whether to maintain the pride of a Marshal's wife or the pride of being from the Du Family, she must ensure her manners are impeccable.
According to methods learned from etiquette classes remembered from memory, Du Xixi styled her long hair into an elegant chignon and stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at herself in the mirror, feeling a sense of distance and familiarity all at once.
Whether it's the Du Xixi of Blue Star or Du Xixi of the Blue Star Empire, etiquette classes were absolutely essential.
The former, as the heir to the Imperial Chef Family, learned classical culture and heritage through etiquette classes, making it more effortless when cooking.
The latter, as the eldest daughter of the Du Family, is burdened with a marriage contract with the Imperial Marshal; from family background to behavior and conduct, there cannot be the slightest mistake.
The clash between Blue Star's classical rules and the open etiquette of the Star Era adds several mysterious touches to Du Xixi's round face rendered more charming now, making people irresistibly drawn to get closer, and closer.
The dark purple dress had light blue patterns; though loose it still accentuated Du Xixi's slightly hidden graceful figure, maintaining elegance without losing nobility.