Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian wonders if dogs can cry after Big Black Dog's death.
• The Empress reveals Tantai Jing is not her biological daughter and strips her of succession rights in a live broadcast.
• Xia Chujian plans to infiltrate the heavily guarded Imperial Palace to potentially kill the Emperor.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: She becomes more determined to kill the Emperor, despite the high security at the Imperial Palace.
• Empress Li Feng'en: She publicly acknowledges that Tantai Jing is not her biological daughter and appeals to the public to help find her lost daughter.
• Seven Lù: The Mechanical Intelligence assists Xia Chujian with information gathering and hacking attempts, showing its loyalty and capabilities.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: The Imperial Palace's absolute dominance and security measures reflect the Emperor's power and the importance of control in the Empire.
• Identity and belonging: The Empress's search for her biological daughter highlights the theme of identity and the desire for familial belonging.
• Deception and truth: The revelation of Tantai Jing's true identity and the Empress's search for her biological daughter emphasize the themes of deception and truth.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Seven Lù: Their interaction shows their growing bond, with Seven Lù assisting Xia Chujian and expressing its desire to write web novels to support her in the future.
• Empress Li Feng'en and the public: The Empress's live broadcast establishes a connection with the public, appealing for their help in finding her lost daughter and offering assistance with Genetic Tests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian attempts to infiltrate the Imperial Palace to assassinate the emperor.
• The palace's security system displays vigilance, making it difficult for Xia Chujian to enter undetected.
• A medium-sized Flying Vehicle lands near the palace, carrying a young couple from the former Southern Cross Star Kingdom's Grand Duke Nance's family.
• Xia Chujian learns that they are there to pay respects to the emperor and the empress and submit an allegiance document.
• Suddenly, the network system in the palace is cut off, weakening the security measures.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian shows determination and recklessness in her mission, willing to take risks to assassinate the emperor.
• Seven Lù demonstrates concern for Xia Chujian's safety but struggles to refuse her requests.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control, as seen in the emperor's extensive security measures and the Grand Duke's family seeking allegiance.
• The consequences of war and political instability, as evidenced by the fate of the Southern Cross Star Kingdom's people.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Seven Lù work together, with Seven Lù providing information and guidance while Xia Chujian makes decisions.
• Xia Chujian and the Grand Duke's family members are unaware of each other's presence and intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven Lù's Underlying Logic evolves, allowing it to decide whether to obey Xia Chujian's orders.
• Xia Chujian infiltrates the Imperial Palace to assassinate Emperor Tantai Hongyuan.
• She encounters representatives from the Southern Cross Star Kingdom and the Empress.
• Xia Chujian discovers that the Emperor's Medical Cabin is heavily guarded and surrounded by people.

Character Developments

• Seven Lù gains another layer of judgment, moving closer to "humanization."
• Xia Chujian demonstrates her resolve and adaptability in the face of obstacles.

Significant Themes

• The theme of luck and fate continues, with Xia Chujian's "good luck" allowing her to evade detection.
• The theme of power and vulnerability is explored, as the incapacitated Emperor remains heavily guarded.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with Seven Lù, relying on its guidance to infiltrate the Palace.
• She observes the interaction between the Empress and the representatives from the Southern Cross Star Kingdom, learning about the ongoing war.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian infiltrates the palace to scout the Dog Emperor's condition.
• She finds the Dog Emperor in a medical cabin, heavily guarded by Royal Inner Guard.
• The Chief Imperial Physician and Empress Li Feng'en discuss the Emperor's deteriorating health.
• Representatives from the Former Southern Cross Star Kingdom arrive, questioning the Emperor's identity and causing a commotion.
• The Male Representative uses a special Jia Rong Grass to induce a severe reaction in the Emperor, forcing the medical team to intervene.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian remains determined to kill the Dog Emperor but is currently unable to do so due to the heavy security.
• The Dog Emperor's health continues to decline, with the countdown to his death begun.
• The Chief Imperial Physician is dedicated to his duty but shifts responsibility when questioned about the Emperor's identity.
• Empress Li Feng'en maintains her composure and authority, reprimanding the representatives from the Former Southern Cross Star Kingdom.
• The Male Representative from the Former Southern Cross Star Kingdom is suspicious and provocative, questioning the Emperor's identity and using the Jia Rong Grass to cause a reaction.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: The Dog Emperor's fear of death is evident in his heavy security measures, while Empress Li Feng'en asserts her authority over the representatives.
• Trust and Betrayal: The representatives from the Former Southern Cross Star Kingdom question the Emperor's identity, implying a lack of trust in the Beichen Empire's officials.
• Mystery and the Unknown: The special Jia Rong Grass and the cave in Exotic Beast Forest hint at unknown elements and mysteries in the story.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with the Chief Imperial Physician and Empress Li Feng'en, recalling their past kindness to her.
• The Chief Imperial Physician and Empress Li Feng'en discuss the Emperor's health and the representatives' behavior.
• The Male Representative interacts with the Chief Imperial Physician and Empress Li Feng'en, questioning the Emperor's identity and causing a commotion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A representative from the Former Southern Cross Star Kingdom detonates a High-Energy Explosive, destroying the room and killing everyone inside, including the two representatives.
• Xia Chujian, in her mecha, escapes the Imperial Palace just as surveillance systems are restored.
• The Special Security Bureau's Earth Group Elite Team, led by Huo Yushen, arrives at the Imperial Palace and secures the scene.
• Huo Yushen interrogates the Chief Imperial Physician about the events leading up to the explosion.

Character Developments

• The Male Representative from the Former Southern Cross Star Kingdom shows extreme loyalty and desperation, choosing to die rather than be a slave of a fallen nation.
• Xia Chujian demonstrates her quick thinking and decisive action, escaping the Imperial Palace just in time.
• Huo Yushen displays his professionalism and thoroughness in handling the situation at the Imperial Palace.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty: The Male Representative's extreme loyalty to his nation and family.
• Betrayal: The implication of a mole among the Imperial Palace's Inner Guards.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle for power and influence within the Imperial Palace and the Beichen Empire.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Seven Lù: Xia Chujian follows Seven Lù's advice to escape the Imperial Palace, showing their trust and cooperation.
• Huo Yushen and the Chief Imperial Physician: Huo Yushen interrogates the Chief Imperial Physician, seeking information about the explosion and showing his authority and professionalism.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• An assassination attempt on Emperor Tantai Hongyuan using a High-Energy Explosive was thwarted by the Medical Cabin.
• The Emperor fully recovers from his critical condition, which is considered a medical miracle.
• It's revealed that the culprits were representatives from the Southern Cross Star Kingdom, which has since been annexed by the Beichen Empire.
• The Emperor orders a war against the Southern Cross Star Kingdom, unaware of its fall.

Character Developments

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Recovers from critical condition, displays increased Mental Strength, and shows a desire for war despite recent galactic changes.
• Huo Yushen: Remains calm and composed, handling the situation professionally and updating the Emperor on recent events.
• Chief Imperial Physician: Initially shocked by the Emperor's recovery, later expresses uncertainty about whether it's fortune or misfortune.

Significant Themes

• Fortune and Misfortune: The chapter's title reflects the theme of unexpected outcomes. The Emperor's recovery is a 'fortune' but also a 'misfortune' as it leads to a misunderstanding about the current galactic situation.
• Power and Control: The Emperor's desire for war despite recent changes highlights his struggle to maintain control and power.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yushen and Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Huo Yushen updates the Emperor on recent events, showing respect but also correcting the Emperor's misconceptions.
• Chief Imperial Physician and Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: The Chief Imperial Physician expresses awe and disbelief at the Emperor's recovery, seeking to preserve the data as a 'miracle'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan recovers from his illness and convenes a meeting to discuss recent events.
• It's revealed that Crown Princess Tantai Jing was not the Empress's biological daughter and has been stripped of her position in the line of succession.
• The Emperor learns of Tantai Jing's death and blames Huo Yushen for not protecting her.
• The Empress reveals that Tantai Jing is actually the Emperor's daughter, but not from the Empress or Nine Doubts Consort Quan Jiuyi.
• The Empress demands to know the whereabouts of her biological daughter, who died shortly after birth nineteen years ago.

Character Developments

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Shows grief over Tantai Jing's death and reveals he knew she wasn't the Empress's daughter. He agrees to investigate the death of the Empress's biological daughter.
• Empress Li Feng'en: Remains composed despite learning her daughter's death and demands justice. She becomes emotional when discussing her lost daughter.
• Huo Yushen: Maintains his cool demeanor throughout the meeting, providing facts and suggesting the Punishment Department investigate the old case.

Significant Themes

• The truth about Tantai Jing's parentage and the Empress's lost daughter.
• The power dynamics within the Imperial Family and the consequences of keeping secrets.
• The importance of justice and truth, even after many years.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan and Empress Li Feng'en: Their interaction reveals the Emperor's past decisions and the Empress's determination to uncover the truth.
• Huo Yushen and Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Huo Yushen provides information and advice, showing his loyalty and professionalism.
• The Emperor and the High Priest: The High Priest confirms Tantai Jing's gene test results, adding credibility to the revelations.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan awakens from his coma and is displeased with Huo Yushen's refusal to investigate the 19-year-old unsolved case.
• Huo Yushen reveals that Xia Chujian killed the Crown Princess, Tantai Jing, in self-defense.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan orders Xia Chujian's arrest and execution, but later agrees to have the Special Security Bureau hold her instead.
• The Emperor learns that the Crown Princess had purged the Royal Inner Guard and begins to suspect her ambitions.

Character Developments

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Shows his shrewdness and ruthlessness, prioritizing internal security over external threats, and is determined to punish Xia Chujian despite her potential usefulness.
• Huo Yushen: Remains calm and collected, trying to protect Xia Chujian while also acknowledging the Emperor's power dynamics.
• Xia Chujian: Not directly present but becomes the focus of the Emperor's wrath due to killing the Crown Princess.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and politics within the imperial court.
• The Emperor's paranoia and ruthlessness in maintaining control.
• The potential consequences of Xia Chujian's actions and the secrets she holds.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan and Huo Yushen: The Emperor tests Huo Yushen's loyalty and obedience, while Huo Yushen tries to navigate the political landscape to protect Xia Chujian.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan and Empress Li Feng'en: The Empress attempts to plead for leniency for Xia Chujian but is rebuked by the Emperor.
• Huo Yushen and the Emperor: Their interaction highlights the Emperor's determination to punish Xia Chujian despite Huo Yushen's attempts to dissuade him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan recovers and dismisses his officials, keeping only the Chief Imperial Physician.
• Empress Li Feng'en stays behind to discuss their missing daughter, who was born dead 19 years ago.
• The Empress demands an investigation into her daughter's fate and threatens to expose the Emperor's past if he doesn't release Xia Chujian.
• Xia Chujian returns home, only to be surrounded and arrested by Meng Guanghui and Special Security Bureau officers, under the Emperor's supposed Imperial Edict.

Character Developments

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Struggles with his past actions and is threatened by the Empress, leading to a tense standoff.
• Empress Li Feng'en: Demonstrates her determination to find her daughter and protect Xia Chujian, using blackmail to pressure the Emperor.
• Xia Chujian: Returns home, unaware of the Emperor's recovery, and is arrested by Meng Guanghui.

Significant Themes

• Power and Manipulation: The Emperor and Empress engage in a power struggle, with the Empress using the Emperor's past actions against him.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Xia Chujian's loyalty to the Empress and her daughter is tested as she faces arrest.
• Family and Legacy: The Empress's relentless pursuit of her missing daughter highlights the importance of family and legacy in their lives.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan and Empress Li Feng'en: Their tense interaction reveals the depth of their marital strife and the secrets they keep from each other.
• Xia Chujian and Meng Guanghui: Their confrontation shows the growing tension between Xia Chujian and the Special Security Bureau, with Meng Guanghui now acting on the Emperor's orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Emperor orders Xia Chujian's arrest and execution for killing the Crown Princess.
• Xia Chujian is taken to the Special Security Bureau's prison instead of the Royal Great Prison.
• A Hot Search reveals that the Crown Princess was an imposter, and Xia Chujian is trending for killing her in self-defense.
• The Emperor plans to visit the Quan Ancestral Mansion on Cangge Star.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian remains calm and composed despite the situation, showing resilience and strategic thinking.
• Meng Guanghui, an agent of the Special Security Bureau, is expressionless and follows orders, but also subtly helps Xia Chujian by not tightening her shackles.
• The Emperor, though not directly seen, is portrayed as decisive and protective of his biological daughter, even if she is an illegitimate one.

Significant Themes

• The true and false princess trope is explored, questioning the validity of bloodlines and inheritance in the face of deception.
• The power dynamics of the Imperial Family are highlighted, with the Emperor's authority and the potential influence of the Special Security Bureau.
• Public opinion and the Star Net's role in shaping it are emphasized, as a Hot Search topic can significantly impact the narrative and public perception.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Meng Guanghui have a brief exchange where Xia Chujian questions the validity of her arrest, and Meng Guanghui maintains a professional demeanor while subtly aiding her.
• The Emperor and Huo Yushen have a conversation via messages, with the Emperor ordering Huo Yushen to accompany him to the Quan Ancestral Mansion, hinting at potential political or personal matters at hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan and Huo Yushen travel to Cangge Star to visit Old Master Quan and his daughter, Quan Jiuyi.
• They discuss the Hot Search incident, which was traced back to the Imperial Study, suggesting a hacker's involvement.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan decides to delete the Hot Search from the entire network.
• They arrive at the Quan Ancestral Land, where Old Master Quan awaits them.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan expresses his desire to see Quan Jiuyi, who is ill.

Character Developments

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan shows concern for Quan Jiuyi's health but also tries to shift blame for the child-swapping incident.
• Huo Yushen remains composed and professional, despite the Emperor's accusations.
• Old Master Quan is disappointed in Emperor Tantai Hongyuan's refusal to take responsibility for the child-swapping incident.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and accountability: Emperor Tantai Hongyuan's abuse of power and refusal to take responsibility.
• Mental health: Quan Jiuyi's mental state, likely caused by the trauma of her child being taken away.
• Trust and betrayal: Old Master Quan's disappointment in Emperor Tantai Hongyuan's actions.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan and Huo Yushen discuss the Hot Search incident, with the Emperor blaming Huo Yushen for not finding the hacker.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan and Old Master Quan discuss Quan Jiuyi's health and the child-swapping incident, with Old Master Quan expressing his disappointment in the Emperor's actions.
• Quan Jiuyi is catatonic and repeats phrases about her missing daughter, showing her mental distress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan visits Old Master Quan to discuss Quan Jiuyi's condition and his desire for her to bear another child.
• Old Master Quan refuses, citing Quan Jiuyi's delicate health and the Quan family's ability to care for her.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan leaves the Chief Imperial Physician to examine Quan Jiuyi.
• He orders Xia Chujian's immediate execution without trial, causing an uproar among the cabinet, senate, military, and high priest.

Character Developments

• Old Master Quan: Stands firm against Emperor Tantai Hongyuan's wishes, prioritizing Quan Jiuyi's well-being and the Quan family's honor.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Reveals his ruthless and lawless nature, disregarding the lives and rights of his subjects, even those from the powerful Four Great Noble Families.
• Xia Chujian: Despite not confessing, she is targeted for execution by Emperor Tantai Hongyuan, highlighting her precarious position and the Emperor's wrath.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Emperor's absolute power is challenged by the Four Great Noble Families, the Senate, and the Military, leading to the establishment of a Constitutional Monarchy.
• Loyalty and family: Old Master Quan's unwavering loyalty to his family and their honor is juxtaposed with Emperor Tantai Hongyuan's disregard for the lives and well-being of his subjects.
• Law and justice: The Emperor's disregard for the law and due process is met with resistance from the Senate and the Military, highlighting the importance of justice and fair trials.

Character Interactions

• Old Master Quan and Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Their tense interaction showcases the power struggle between the Emperor and the Four Great Noble Families, with Old Master Quan standing his ground against the Emperor's wishes.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan and Huo Yushen: Their dynamic reveals the Emperor's growing frustration and recklessness, as he orders Xia Chujian's immediate execution without trial.
• Zong Ruoan and Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Their interaction demonstrates the growing resistance to the Emperor's unlawful actions, with Zong Ruoan speaking out against Xia Chujian's execution without trial.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan wants to execute Xia Chujian immediately for killing the Crown Princess.
• Zong Ruoan and others argue that Xia Chujian should be given a trial, as she's not a terrorist or traitor.
• Zong Ruoning points out that executing Xia Chujian without trial could violate the Constitution and lead to a replacement of the Emperor.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan becomes furious and storms into the Imperial Study.
• Su Yanxing suggests Xia Chujian should be tried and handed over to the Sanctuary to determine if other forces are involved.
• Quan Yuxun argues that Xia Chujian might have known Tantai Jing's true identity, making her killing justified.

Character Developments

• Zong Ruoan shows bravery and loyalty to the law, even against the Emperor's wishes.
• Zong Ruoning demonstrates political acumen by threatening the Emperor with the Constitution.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan shows a growing disregard for the law and the Constitution.
• Huo Yushen is revealed to be trying to stall the Emperor's decision to execute Xia Chujian.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Emperor's power and the Constitution.
• The importance of due process and the rule of law.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and the truth coming out.

Character Interactions

• Zong Ruoan and Zong Ruoning work together to convince the Emperor to give Xia Chujian a trial.
• The Emperor's ministers and advisors try to dissuade him from executing Xia Chujian immediately.
• Su Yanxing and Su Buyan have a tense interaction, with Su Yanxing pushing Xia Chujian's case further into danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan wants to kill Xia Chujian but is restricted by the Constitutional Monarchy constitution.
• High-level government institutions, except for the Special Security Bureau led by Huo Yushen, oppose the Emperor's order.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan decides not to execute Xia Chujian immediately but strips her of her student status, military rank, and sends her to the Shaofu Front as a Starry Sky Marine.
• The Empress pleads for Xia Chujian's life, and the Emperor allows her to keep the Second Generation Mecha but maintains the other punishments.

Character Developments

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Struggles with his desire for power and the restrictions of the constitution.
• Xia Chujian: Her life is at stake due to killing Tantai Jing; she is used as a 'tool' in the power struggle.
• Zong Ruoning: Becomes more steadfast and politically savvy after entering the Senate.
• Huo Yushen: Remains loyal to the Emperor but shows concern for Xia Chujian's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle between the Emperor and other government institutions.
• The value of human life vs. political expediency.
• The use of 'tools' in political maneuvering.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan vs. High-level government institutions: The Emperor faces opposition from other factions who want to maintain the balance of power.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan vs. Xia Chujian: The Emperor's desire to kill Xia Chujian is opposed by other factions, leading to a compromise.
• Zong Ruoning and High Priest Su Yanxing: They reveal information that implicates Xia Chujian, but also try to help her by testifying on her behalf.
• The Empress: Pleads for Xia Chujian's life, leading to a compromise that allows Xia Chujian to keep her Second Generation Mecha but still face severe punishment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan expresses frustration at his inability to kill Xia Chujian.
• Huo Yushen suggests investigating the God Descent Door through Xia Chujian.
• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan decides to exile Xia Chujian to the front lines, assigning her to the Fifth Interstellar Fleet.
• The Fifth Interstellar Fleet, dominated by noble Officers, is ordered to rotate defenses with the Fourth Interstellar Fleet.
• Many Officers request leave, but most are denied, causing discontent among the fleet.

Character Developments

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan: Shows a mix of frustration, wariness, and calculation regarding Xia Chujian. He prioritizes the potential information she might have about the God Descent Door over her death.
• Huo Yushen: Remains calm and indifferent, focusing on his responsibilities and the Special Security Bureau's transformation into a wartime foreign intelligence agency.
• Xia Chujian: Unaware of the Emperor's decision, she expects a harsh punishment but is surprised to be released without charge.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability of the world and the changing times.
• The power dynamics and class struggle between nobles and commoners, reflected in the Fifth Interstellar Fleet's composition and the Officers' reactions to the rotation of defense.
• The Emperor's desire for information about the God Descent Door and his willingness to use Xia Chujian to obtain it.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Tantai Hongyuan and Huo Yushen: The Emperor expresses his desire to protect Huo Yushen, while Huo Yushen remains focused on his duties and the Special Security Bureau's transformation.
• Xia Chujian and Meng Guanghui: Meng Guanghui informs Xia Chujian of her release and arranges for her to meet Marshal Huo. Xia Chujian suspects there's a harsh punishment awaiting her.
• The Officers of the Fifth Interstellar Fleet: They express discontent and complain about Xia Chujian and the rotation of defense, highlighting the class divide and power dynamics within the fleet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian is saved from execution by Zong Ruoning's intervention, who provides an alibi for her killing of Tantai Jing.
• Huo Yushen reveals that the emperor knew about Tantai Jing's non-biological status but did nothing.
• Xia Chujian is stripped of her student status and military rank, sent to the Shaofu Front as a Starry Sky Marine.
• Huo Yushen plans to visit Southern Cross Star, where many of his operatives have gone and not returned.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows gratitude and understanding towards those who helped her, decides to protect her fellow students from the Shaofu Front assignment.
• Huo Yushen: Demonstrates concern for his subordinates and others, plans to visit Southern Cross Star despite its high risk.
• Zong Ruoning: Proves to be resourceful and helpful, providing Xia Chujian with a solid alibi.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and reciprocity: Xia Chujian is grateful to those who helped her and plans to repay them.
• Sacrifice: Huo Yushen is willing to risk his life to visit Southern Cross Star, and Xia Chujian wants to protect her fellow students from danger.
• Power dynamics: The emperor's actions highlight the imbalance of power, and his inaction regarding Tantai Jing's true identity suggests political maneuvering.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Huo Yushen: They have a professional relationship, with Huo Yushen providing Xia Chujian with information and guidance, and Xia Chujian expressing concern for Huo Yushen's safety.
• Xia Chujian and Zong Ruoning: Xia Chujian is grateful to Zong Ruoning for saving her life and plans to repay him.
• Xia Chujian and Meng Guanghui: They have a working relationship, with Meng Guanghui escorting Xia Chujian to the Military Academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian receives a message from Zong Ruoning to come to his office.
• The school leadership apologizes to Xia Chujian and awards her Graduation Certificate and Degree Certificate, acknowledging her graduation during summer vacation.
• Xia Chujian accepts the certificates but expresses her impending deployment to the front lines and possible death.
• Xia Chujian leaves the military academy with Meng Guanghui, who helps her pack her belongings.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows maturity and understanding as she accepts the school's kindness and acknowledges her situation. She remains determined and resilient.
• Meng Guanghui: Demonstrates care and concern for Xia Chujian, helping her pack and offering words of encouragement.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and forgiveness: The school leadership shows kindness by awarding Xia Chujian her certificates despite the Emperor's orders.
• Determination and resilience: Xia Chujian accepts her circumstances and remains determined to face her future.
• The consequences of one's actions: Xia Chujian acknowledges that her actions may lead to her death on the battlefield.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Zong Ruoning: Zong Ruoning shows understanding and kindness towards Xia Chujian, acknowledging her achievements and awarding her certificates.
• Xia Chujian and Meng Guanghui: Meng Guanghui demonstrates care and support for Xia Chujian, helping her pack and offering words of encouragement.
• Xia Chujian and the school leadership: The school leadership shows remorse for their actions and acknowledges Xia Chujian's achievements, awarding her certificates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian, a top Military Academy graduate, is stripped of her rank and reassigned to a confidential division within the Special Security Bureau.
• She decides to resign and join the military to protect herself and her family from the Emperor's threats.
• Xia Chujian returns home to Guiyuan Star, finding her estate surrounded by new, larger estates.
• She plans to join the Fifth Interstellar Fleet and requests medical supplies and rations from Xia Yuanfang and San Zong.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Stands firm in her decision to resign and join the military, prioritizing her family's safety.
• Xia Yuanfang: Shows concern for Xia Chujian's safety and well-being, providing medical supplies and advice.
• San Zong: Demonstrates loyalty and support, preparing travel rations for Xia Chujian.

Significant Themes

• Protection of family and loved ones.
• The struggle for personal autonomy against oppressive forces.
• The importance of education and diplomas in society.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Meng Guanghui: Meng tries to persuade Xia Chujian to stay in the Special Security Bureau, but she remains resolute in her decision to resign.
• Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang: They discuss Xia Chujian's future plans, and Xia Yuanfang provides medical supplies and expresses concern for her safety.
• Xia Chujian and San Zong: San Zong prepares travel rations for Xia Chujian, showing loyalty and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian discovers a layer of "Black Qi" around her, which Small Nine Xiang describes as a bad, interested entity wanting to "eat" her.
• Xia Chujian takes measures to cleanse herself of the Black Qi, including jumping over a bonfire and bathing in Pomelo Leaf water.
• Upon waking up, Xia Chujian finds her aunt and the household robots in her bedroom, informing her that she has been expelled from university, stripped of her military rank, and will be sent to the front lines for military service.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: Shows concern for her younger siblings' well-being and takes action to protect herself from the perceived threat of the Black Qi.
• Small Nine Xiang: Demonstrates psychic abilities by sensing the Black Qi and providing information about it to Xia Chujian.
• San Zong: Shows knowledge of traditional practices to ward off evil, such as using Pomelo Leaves, and takes care of the younger siblings.

Significant Themes

• The presence of the Black Qi introduces a supernatural or spiritual element into the story, contrasting with the otherwise technologically advanced setting.
• The theme of protection and care for younger siblings is emphasized through Xia Chujian's actions.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian interacts with her younger siblings, showing affection and concern for their well-being.
• Xia Chujian and San Zong work together to cleanse Xia Chujian of the Black Qi.
• Xia Chujian interacts with her aunt, Xia Yuanfang, who expresses concern and offers help after learning about Xia Chujian's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Chujian discovers she's the top trending topic on Star Net, with hot searches painting her as a murderous maniac who killed the Crown Princess.
• She reveals to her aunt, Xia Yuanfang, that she killed the Crown Princess in self-defense and that the Crown Princess was not the Empress's biological daughter, thus not a legitimate Heir to the Throne.
• Xia Chujian was arrested and imprisoned but was released after one day due to Marshal Huo's intervention.
• Xia Chujian decides to go to the front lines to gain freedom and avoid the Emperor's reach.

Character Developments

• Xia Chujian: She becomes more determined to fight for her freedom and protect her family, showing resilience and defiance against the Emperor's injustices. She also displays a growing understanding of the political landscape and the futility of relying on the law against the Emperor and nobility.
• Xia Yuanfang: She shows concern for Xia Chujian's safety and well-being, understanding the Emperor's nature and vowing to protect her family. She also demonstrates her culinary skills and resourcefulness by making twenty pills for Xia Chujian.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and justice in an imperial society.
• The corruption and hypocrisy of the nobility and the law.
• The importance of family and loyalty.
• The consequences of keeping secrets and the need for communication.

Character Interactions

• Xia Chujian and Xia Yuanfang: They share a heart-to-heart conversation, with Xia Chujian revealing her past actions and Xia Yuanfang expressing her concerns and support. Their bond strengthens as they face adversity together.
• Xia Chujian and Liushun: Liushun shows concern for Xia Chujian's well-being and supports her actions, demonstrating their growing bond as well.
• Xia Chujian and Wufu/Small Nine Xiang: The little animals show affection and concern for Xia Chujian, highlighting their loyalty and love for her despite their confusion about the situation.