The next day, when Helian Jue got up, Qiao You was still asleep. There was a small note left by the bed, telling Xiaoyu where he was going.

The matter of Thor Star cannot be delayed any longer.

Helian Jue first took Cui Jing, Ye Xin, Lin Zhong and a few others to the simulation room, as he had an idea that needed to be verified.

The Alliance and the Empire went from being friendly to hostile, but their development has been roughly the same, so this method should be able to resolve the conflict.

In addition, the spring water from the little fish is very effective in treating mental depression, and he asked the little fish for some last night.

Tong Linzhong and the others spent the entire morning in the simulation room and finally finalized the specific plan.

"Your Highness, that was a brilliant move!" Wei Yin, with his lively personality, followed Helian Jue excitedly.

Helian Jue stopped at the door of the simulation room, his expression slightly grim. "Has the news of my awakening and recovery spread?"

Lin Zhong was the first to react, replying, "Your Highness, no."

"These past few days, His Highness has only been active on the main ship. Apart from a few of us, no one else knows that His Highness is safe and sound."

Helian Jue nodded in satisfaction. "Keep it a secret for now. Lin Zhong will lead the team the day after tomorrow."

"I'm piloting the Sundial-3 combat ship."

Ye Xin, Cui Jing, and Helian Jue are alumni of the Imperial First Military Academy. They met when they were students. Although they belonged to different departments, the mutual respect between strong individuals made them close friends.

"Your Highness suspects there's a mole within the organization?"

Helian Jue simply said, "It's always good to be on guard."

After speaking, Helian Jue walked towards the kitchen of the main ship.

"Is Your Highness cooking himself?" Cui Jing pushed up his glasses, his eyes full of meaning. "I have to go join in the fun."

"Ye Xin, let's go!"

Ye Xin and Cui Jing followed, while Wayne and Sk each grabbed one of Lin Zhong's hands and followed as well.

Yesterday's meal was just so-so. His little fish has been pampered ever since she came to his side. Even on the front-line fleet, as long as he has time, he has to make sure that the little fish's three meals a day are well arranged.

"Tell me, where did Your Highness learn this skill?" Wayne leaned against the door, peeking inside. "It's not even on the personal terminal."

Cui Jing glanced at Helian Jue's retreating figure. "It was taught by the late Empress."

The mention of the former empress brought sadness to the eyes of the group. She was beloved by the people of the entire interstellar space. Whether it was the people of the Empire or the Alliance, they all praised Empress Qingyue Su Shu.

Su Shu was at least half the credit for Helian Cheng's victory over other candidates in the imperial election.

Before the late empress disappeared, Helian Jue was not as calm and indifferent as he is now. He had the arrogance and unbridled spirit unique to young people. At school, he was a king who called on his friends and dominated the school.

Ten years ago, Helian Jue, like Ye Xin and Cui Jing, studied at the Imperial First Military Academy, where he excelled in all subjects.

In all simulation systems, all theoretical and practical subjects are always ranked first, and the names are not entered; they are simply replaced with a "1".

In just a few years, everything has changed.

"Your Highness Qiao You has indeed brought a lot of joy and popularity to Your Highness," Cui Jing said slowly.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit dull, Wei Yin said with a grin, "Come on, let's go in and see what delicious food His Highness is making for Prince Qiao You."

Ye Xin blinked his fox-like eyes, "I'll just mooch a good meal while I'm at it."

Helian Jue was steaming sweet buns shaped like little fish for Qiao You. He had been secretly practicing making them for a long time, but before he could make them, something happened on Sol Star.

"Your Highness, what delicious food are you making?" Cui Jing asked without any politeness. "Can everyone share?"

Before Helian Jue could respond, Ye Xin continued, "We're good brothers, you wouldn't be stingy about a meal, would you?"

Vain: "Yes, Your Highness, we've all been waiting here."

Sk: "I'll just have one bite."

Lin Zhong remained silent. Wei Yin thought this guy was a loner, nudged him with his elbow, and could only awkwardly utter three words, "Me too."

Helian Jue knew that a meal was inevitable when the group of them appeared at the door at the same time.

He took out most of the ingredients prepared in the kitchen and started chopping them up. When cooking for this group of people, there weren't many rules; he just put everything in the pot and started stewing it together.

Thus, two completely different scenes unfolded in the two pots in front of Helian Jue: one was meticulously prepared and nutritious, while the other... was easily associated with bad things.

Half an hour later, Helian Jue carried the tray out and said, "The swill in the pot...you guys can share it."

After saying that, he left without giving anyone a second glance.

Vein was the first to take on the task of dividing the pot... well, let's just call it food for now.

"Do you think this stuff is edible?" Sk asked, staring at the sticky, red and yellow stuff on the plate.

Ye Xin and Cui Jing exchanged a glance and cursed under their breath, "What a petty old fox!"

"Eat up, His Highness wouldn't do something so unreliable." Ye Xin urged, taking the first bite with a spoon. "It tastes good! Delicious!"

"Wow! It really is! It doesn't look like much, but it tastes amazing!"

...

Vein leaned back in his chair, too full to move. "Do you think His Highness can continue cooking?"

"Who could possibly drink nutritional supplements after this?!"

The others all expressed their agreement.