Chapter 51

Chapter 51

For the next six months, the man and his cat, back in the palace, lived an extremely regular and peaceful life, as calm as a still lake.

First, there's the morning, and breakfast time is the most important. The two of them eat different breakfasts every day, and under the guidance of the cat, Xiao Liunian's appetite has also increased.

After breakfast, if it was a court assembly, Xiao Liunian would take the tabby cat, Grandpa, with him to court.

Listening to all sorts of ministers' memorials at court meetings, occasionally interspersed with the ministers' back-and-forth banter about their family affairs, the cat's eyes would always widen and his ears would twitch more frequently.

Compared to Grandpa Cat, if Xiao Liunian encountered ministers attacking each other over matters unrelated to court affairs, her first reaction would be to cough and give them a warning look, indicating where she was. However, seeing how intently Grandpa Cat was watching, Xiao Liunian withdrew her warning look. Let them argue, just don't involve her.

After breakfast, if there was no court assembly, Xiao Liunian would review memorials in his study while the cat painted with its paws. Over time, Xiao Liunian had acquired countless works of art from this talented painter.

At noon, eighty percent of the food on the table ended up in the belly of Grandpa Cat. The people in the kitchen had figured out a pattern: they always had to prepare extra food for lunch. Thus, the title of "Gluttonous Emperor" for Xiao Liunian was completely confirmed both inside and outside the palace.

In the afternoon, it was Grandpa Cat's nap time and Xiao Liunian's cultivation time. However, Xiao Liunian would occasionally put aside his cultivation and take a nap with Grandpa Cat.

In the evening, Xiao Liunian took Grandpa Cat out to the streets to find delicious food, watch the excitement, and breathe in the warmth of everyday life. Finally, they returned to the palace with all sorts of spoils.

Incidentally, the reason why Xiao Liunian's points disappeared came to light one afternoon during the past six months.

On a sunny day with blue skies and white clouds, looking at the giant furnace radiating heat from the sky, Grandpa Cat felt that he would sleep more comfortably if he were lulled to sleep by the sunshine and gentle breeze.

So while Xiao Liunian was reviewing memorials, the cat started its domineering and affectionate mode. Under the attack of the cat and its belly, Xiao Liunian quickly surrendered.

Afterwards, some preparations were made, and after lunch, the cat was taken to the brightest spot to embrace sleepiness.

The old cat and its owner, Xiao Liunian, were both basking in the sun, looking rather lazy, when a familiar electronic voice sounded.

"Powered up, System 02 successfully activated."

Xiao Liunian's consciousness was pulled into a technologically advanced space. If the space of Grandpa Cat was a bare-bones style, then the space of this suddenly appearing System No. 02 was a super, super, super luxurious style, with every floor tile exuding a sense of high-end technology.

"Who dares to steal my host!" Cat Grandpa, who was also System No. 13, rushed into the space after Xiao Liunian in a hurry, but after seeing the structure inside the space, he instantly rushed out of the space, his speed unmatched.

The cat's unusual behavior caught Xiao Liunian's attention, and Xiao Liunian then left the space, and the No. 02 system space returned to its cold and quiet state.

"Thirteen?" Driven by curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, Xiao Liunian arrived at the unfinished system space of Grandpa Cat.

However, this unfinished style did not last long. The unfinished house in front of Xiao Liunian was quickly renovated. Like a movie speeding up a hundred times, forty-three seconds later, the space became full of life, and every corner attracted people to live leisurely here.

"Mumu, although Boss 02 is very powerful, I am the most suitable for you. Only I can highlight your unparalleled wit and your wisdom and courage!" Grandpa Cat tried his best to find all sorts of wonderful words to praise him.

"Mmm, of course! Thirteen is perfect for me!" Xiao Liunian said in a coaxing tone, as if to a child. The cat is so cute, it deserves everything!

"I can take you home." System No. 02 caught up, transforming into a little tiger, which looked quite cute.

"Then take me home now!" Xiao Liunian held the old cat in his left arm and petted it with his right, and made his request directly as soon as he opened the door.

"Not right now!" System 02's eyes were cold, staring at the cat in Xiao Liunian's arms, seemingly expressing dissatisfaction with Xiao Liunian's nonchalant and engrossed cat-petting.

"Anyone can talk big without substance," Xiao Liunian said. Are all systems good at making empty promises?

"Everything is about first come, first served. I was the one who bound myself to Mumu first. Go find another host." Thirteen was quite confident; even a powerful figure in the world had to be reasonable!

"According to the order of arrival, I'm first!" System 02 said in a surprising way.

"Impossible!" Grandpa Cat retorted.

"I was already bound to Linmu before Linmu came here. Due to the special nature of this world, I fell into a long period of dormancy and could not be activated." System No. 02 began to tell a story to the person and the cat.

"Later, because you were bound to Lin Mu, you gained points through missions. As two systems under the same host, we had one opportunity to share those points," System 02 continued.

"You were the one who stole the points last time! You misappropriated the points and deleted the records, which is why I couldn't find the reason!" Grandpa Cat bristled. This was blatant robbery!

"You've said so much just to tell us that I can bind to two systems by myself." Xiao Liunian found a key piece of information in the story, and another key piece of information was the 'us' in System 02. He felt that there would be a lot of fun to see.

"Yes!" System 02 confirmed.

"I have no ill intentions, and I won't steal your host. Wouldn't it be better to cooperate and achieve a win-win situation?" Number 02 said this to Grandpa Cat.

Grandpa Cat thinks it's a good thing to have more people assisting the host; more leaders mean more strength!

The two, one human and one cat, have reached a cooperation agreement. However, Xiao Liunian still needs to work hard to return home, as mentioned by System 02. System 02 will begin to investigate why Xiao Liunian has been trapped in this place for so many years.

After noon that day, a little tiger named Xiao Er appeared beside Xiao Liunian. Although System 02 strongly opposed the name, the opposition was overruled by a vote of 2 to 1.

While Xiao Liunian was enjoying himself with Cat Grandpa, Yuan Ye was in a complete mess and overwhelmed with problems.

As time went on, large numbers of the soldiers who had withdrawn after the ceasefire began to lose their minds and start killing indiscriminately, friend or foe. Because the soldiers were highly skilled, ordinary people were no match for them, and the people of Yuan Dynasty began to suffer greatly.

After discussing with his ministers on the night of the New Year, a document was urgently sent to them, and some of the terms of the agreement were finally fulfilled six months later.

From then on, Yuanchao became a vassal state of Jinling Kingdom. Xiao Liunian sent troops to garrison the country and mobilized various resources from Jinling Kingdom to participate in its next stage of people's livelihood development.

The matter in the north has now come to an end, and from a broader perspective, the situation has temporarily stabilized.

"Mumu, what are the plans next?" Grandpa Cat asked. The system hadn't changed its appearance in the past six months; it had always looked like a tabby cat.

"Bored?" Xiao Liunian asked, indeed it had been a long time since he had gone on vacation.

"I'm not used to it!" For so many years, the host has been planning this and that, scheming and plotting without stopping, even working overtime to cultivate without sleep. But in the past six months, the host has not made any other plans, nor has he worked overtime to cultivate. This is very illogical!

"Then let's go to the beach and see how the Southeast Navy's training is going," Xiao Liunian said.

"So when do we set off?" That's more like it, that's the host for you, always running around like this is your familiar style.

"It will take a while longer. I'm living a comfortable life right now and I want to enjoy it a few more days!" There are cute and fluffy things to pet, innocent and lively fluffy things to play with, and we can chat about nonsense and everyday life.

Such days are too comfortable and carefree. Xiao Liunian has not spent his days as relaxed as he does now in a long time.

"Hmm, what's for lunch today?" The old cat yawned, feeling a little sleepy and a little hungry after reading the memorials with his host.

"A whole shrimp feast!" This old cat emitted a long string of meows during its afternoon nap yesterday, the main ingredient of which was shrimp, so today is the perfect day to eat shrimp.

"Then let's go!" The old cat's drowsiness vanished instantly, and he scurried about as fast as he could, heading straight for the restaurant.

The little tiger beside him had no expression and was lying there as usual. The old cat's comment on this was: "Ever since Xiao Er came, the word 'aloof' has been transferred from the host to Xiao Er."

After the shrimp feast, Xiao Liunian gathered several department heads to make long-term arrangements and plans for the work ahead.

After the meeting, Wen Heng, Hu Xian, and Liu Fuyuan walked out of the palace together.

"Is His Majesty about to leave the capital again?" Wen Heng guessed.

“Most likely!” Hu replied.

"Lord Liu, has His Majesty revealed anything to you?" Wen Heng asked. After all, Liu Fuyuan was His Majesty's uncle, so he might know some information in advance.

"My lords, His Majesty has always handled official business strictly by the book!" Liu Fuyuan cupped his hands in greeting.

Aside from the occasional New Year's gifts when the Liu family could highlight their status as imperial relatives, in official matters, Xiao Liunian treated the Liu family the same as any other official in the court, maintaining a completely impartial and official attitude.

Wen Heng and Hu Xian, who were standing to the side, did not say anything after hearing this, but the three of them knew in their hearts that His Majesty was about to make another big move. No one who had reached this position was a fool.

Xiao Liunian did not set off immediately for two reasons: first, he feared that the Yuan Dynasty's garrison might encounter unforeseen circumstances; second, the national treasury was running low. Opening up sea routes would provide funds, but funds were needed first to establish them.

Xiao Liunian was waiting for the matter of stationing troops to be settled, and also for the national treasury to be slightly fuller, so that the next step of the plan could begin in the southeastern coastal area.

Therefore, due to various reasons, Xiao Liunian's plan to go to the southeast coast was temporarily shelved, and his peaceful days of playing with cats continued.

Xiao Liunian learned from the system assistant that he had made a deal with the main system, and that he could return to Blue Star after completing a certain number of tasks, but Xiao Liunian had no memory of this.

Tianji Star was the first mission location. An accident occurred on the way there, which is why it has become what it is today.

Now, even the system assistant can't contact the main system, and the only hope lies with Grandpa Cat.

As expected, I'll have to rely on myself when I get home, Grandpa Cat thought to himself.

What's the point of luxurious interior design? What's the point of having a top-tier system administrator?

However, after a brief moment of smugness, Grandpa Cat actually hoped that the system assistant would use its superior skills on Tianji Star to help the host return home, as the host had been imprisoned here for far too long.

Xiao Liunian didn't have much regret about this. With the tempering of time, her patience had become very high. Xiao Liunian could wait!