While listening to his subordinates report on their current work, Helian Jue took a moment to send a message to Su Shu, asking his mother to have dinner with Xiaoyu.

He knew his pampered little fish very well; he guessed she wouldn't eat again that night, or would only eat a few bites, and then sit on the sofa staring at the bedroom door, waiting for him to return.

The thought of such a scene made Helian Jue want to punch himself twice, and he wanted to return to the capital planet immediately and go back to Qiao You's side.

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Capital Star.

When Su Shu received Helian Jue's message, her maid was asking for instructions on tonight's meal.

Helian Cheng selected several dishes based on Su Shu's preferences and was about to send someone to prepare them when Su Shu spoke up.

"Don't worry about me tonight, eat by yourself." Helian Cheng and Su Shu knew about the troop movements on the capital star these past few days. After having someone investigate and finding out that it was Helian Jue's order, they didn't interfere.

In the afternoon, several new combat ships took off from the capital planet. As the emperor and empress of the empire, they naturally knew the reason behind this.

At this moment, Su Shu received a message from Helian Jue and knew that things were not going smoothly and were quite tricky.

"I'm going to the Heartless Palace to keep my darling company." Su Shu lifted her skirt, stood up gracefully, and walked out.

Helian Cheng cried out anxiously, "Shushu, then I...I..."

"I'll go with you."

It's just dinner; it's the same whether there are two people or three.

Su Shu glared at her and said irritably, "Where are you going? Stay put."

“My baby and I want to chat, and you sitting there will only disturb us.”

After saying that, Su Shu left with her maid, leaving Helian Cheng alone, bewildered in the wind.

Meanwhile, the maids of Wuxin Palace were in a dilemma. No matter how they tried to persuade the young prince, he refused to eat, leaving them at a loss.

On the screen of Doraemon's big head, squinty eyes flashed, "Master, only children need to be coaxed to eat."

"Master, you've grown up!"

Qiao You didn't speak, clutching Helian Jue's military uniform jacket in his arms, gripping the sleeve tightly. Finding Dora's talking too annoying, he turned his back to her.

The maids were also unsure of the young prince's personality and didn't know how to approach him. The evening's meal was prepared according to the prince's instructions, which should have suited his taste.

Wuxin Palace was Helian Jue's sleeping quarters. The guards and maids in this palace had always served Helian Jue, but since he came of age, His Highness had basically not lived in the palace and was rarely seen.

After the young prince got together with the prince, he basically never stayed in the palace for long periods of time, so they had no way of knowing the young prince.

Qiao You didn't want to talk, didn't want to pay attention to anyone, all he wanted was his brother...

He wanted his brother's scent, his brother's warmth, and his brother's embrace.

But it's too noisy here. As they stand here, the scent of their older brother is gradually fading away...

"Get out!" This was the first time Qiao You had ever truly taken his anger out on innocent people.

The maids waiting to the side looked at each other, their eyes revealing a sense of helplessness.

His Highness instructed that we must coax the young prince to eat something, otherwise he will feel uncomfortable.

But His Highness also said that everything should be based on the young prince's wishes.

"Your subordinate takes her leave." Seeing this, a bolder maid had no choice but to lead everyone out of the room.

Qiao You felt a little guilty. He bit his lip and slowly turned around to look in the direction the maid had left. The words "I'm sorry" rolled on his tongue, but he couldn't say them.

What happened?

Suddenly a bright female voice rang out, and Qiao You heard the maids greeting her, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

It's Mom.

Qiao You clenched her teeth even tighter, leaving a very noticeable mark on her lower lip.

The maids lowered their voices, and Qiao You didn't hear what they said, but he felt bad for taking his anger out on them when it had nothing to do with them.

Qiao You could only hear the footsteps of the maids gradually fading away, and the bedchamber fell silent; even Dora shut up.

He had complained about the noise earlier, but now it was so quiet that he could only hear his own breathing.

Qiao You was gripped by a deep sense of despondency, unable to pull himself out of it.

Many images flashed through Qiao You's mind: his father, mother, brother, Xiao Hu, Xia Xia...

Tears welled up in her eyes and flowed uncontrollably, turning into round, plump little pearls from the glistening teardrops.

The small pearl landed on the computer screen with a particularly crisp sound.

The computer screen displayed Helian Jue's contact number. Qiao You wanted to tap it, but his fingers wouldn't move. His stomach also ached slightly.