Arc 77The First Prince’s Aircraft

Su Qiao learned about Chi Jingyue’s past and drew him into a close partnership, while confronting Ouya and Chi Zhengze. The arc ended with Chi Jingyue recognizing Chi Zhengze’s ambition and Su Qiao explaining how his brother had used him.

  • Su Qiao learned that Ouya had been reborn and had framed her, then resolved not to let Ouya build happiness on her suffering.
  • Su Qiao discovered her new abilities and learned that Chi Jingyue had created self-aware robots in his previous life after Chi Zhengze imprisoned him and stole credit for his research.
  • Su Qiao contacted Chi Jingyue online, discussed his research with him, and helped him see how Chi Zhengze had isolated and exploited him.
  • Ouya demanded to leave the Ou Family, then confronted Su Qiao, who flung her aside when she pointed at her.
  • Chi Jingyue visited Su Qiao, and Su Beicheng agreed to arrange a research lab for her.
  • Chi Jingyue took Su Qiao, Chi Zhengze, and Ouya aboard his experimental aircraft, which lurched and descended after he admitted he had modified it without installing an emergency cabin.
  • After landing near a forest, Su Qiao rejected Chi Zhengze’s claim on her and walked away with Chi Jingyue.
  • Su Qiao told Chi Jingyue that Chi Zhengze had used his inventions and controlled his affairs to gain support, and Chi Jingyue realized his brother wanted the throne.
Chapters 1901–1925 Vol. 20 Read

Ch. 1901His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Dumb (5)

Su Qiao learned that Ouya had been reborn and had framed her to push her into a marriage with Chi Zhengze. Though Ouya wanted to escape the Ou Family and live an ordinary life, Su Qiao decided not to let her get away with causing her suffering.

  • Su Qiao asked 444 about Ouya and accidentally snapped a piece off the metal table with her bare hands.
  • Su Qiao deduced that Ouya's actions were suspicious because Ouya had loved Chi Zhengze in her previous life.
  • 444 revealed that Ouya had been reborn and explained that Chi Zhengze had lost Ouya's child after marrying several women for political alliances.
  • Su Qiao learned that Ouya had framed her to make her and Chi Zhengze marry, partly out of jealousy.
  • Su Qiao considered Ouya's wish to leave the Ou Family and live ordinarily, then rejected the idea of letting her build happiness on Su Qiao's suffering.

Ch. 1902His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Dazed (6)

After rescuing herself from an attempted assault, Su Qiao learned that 444 had used two enhancement agents on her, making her a Mental Ability User and a Level-Nine Strength Mutant. She learned about the dangers and duties of the future plane and deduced that Chi Jingyue was the man she had encountered.

  • Su Qiao reflected that she would have to kill Ouya because of their past and present grudges and the danger she had posed.
  • Su Qiao questioned 444 about her newfound strength, and 444 admitted it had used an Advanced Strengthening Agent and a Strength Potion on her for 250 Points.
  • 444 explained that the plane had Ability Users, mutated creatures, and advanced weapons, and that Su Qiao had awakened as a Mental Ability User and Level-Nine Strength Mutant.
  • 444 told Su Qiao that she had to protect her Marshal father and help him defeat the insect race.
  • Su Qiao concluded that Chi Jingyue was the man she had encountered, and 444 praised her deduction.

Ch. 1903His Royal Highness, the Prince, How Adorably Dull (7)

Su Qiao learned how Chi Jingyue was overlooked by the Imperial Family and exploited by Chi Zhengze, and how his research ultimately caused a war between humans and robots. She approved of his revenge, while 444 worried that he had gone too far.

  • Su Qiao learned that Chi Jingyue had seemed slow as a child, while Chi Zhengze was celebrated as the stronger candidate to rule.
  • Su Qiao learned that Chi Jingyue had been fascinated by Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Robots, but Chi Zhengze had claimed the credit for his research.
  • Su Qiao asked what had happened to Chi Jingyue in his previous life.
  • Su Qiao learned that Chi Zhengze imprisoned Chi Jingyue and forced him to research, leading Chi Jingyue to create self-aware robots and spark a war that nearly wiped out humanity.
  • Su Qiao praised Chi Jingyue’s actions, while 444 questioned why he had plunged the whole world into chaos instead of targeting Chi Zhengze and Ouya.

Ch. 1904His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (8)

Su Qiao’s father, Su Beicheng, came home early and worried that she was upset, but she told him it was not because of her exam. He transferred ten million Star Coins to her and suggested she travel, while Su Qiao learned more about how he cared for her.

  • Su Qiao asked 444 to find the quiet boy’s Optical Computer information so she could add him as a friend.
  • Su Beicheng arrived home early and greeted Su Qiao, who responded indifferently.
  • Su Beicheng noticed Su Qiao’s red eyes and worried that someone had bullied her or that she had done poorly on an exam.
  • Su Qiao said the exam was not the reason she was unhappy, and Su Beicheng suggested she shop or travel.
  • Su Beicheng transferred ten million Star Coins to Su Qiao’s account, and she recognized that he loved her despite being busy with work.

Ch. 1905His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (9)

Su Qiao declined Su Beicheng’s offer to travel and focused on finding a way to approach Chi Jingyue. She used her knowledge of intelligent robots to start an enthusiastic conversation with him online.

  • Su Qiao accepted the money from Su Beicheng but said she was too busy to travel, and he offered to assign her bodyguards when she went out.
  • Su Beicheng left her room worrying that Su Qiao might do poorly on her next exam and become upset again.
  • Su Qiao wondered why she could not cultivate and decided to focus on getting closer to Chi Jingyue.
  • Su Qiao remotely accessed Chi Jingyue’s Optical Computer, entered her contact details, and sent him a message about intelligent robots developing self-awareness.
  • Chi Jingyue replied by discussing the research topic with Su Qiao, and they soon chatted enthusiastically.

Ch. 1906His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (10)

Su Qiao received her first video call from Chi Jingyue, who had contacted her to discuss Artificial Intelligence. He panicked after discovering she was a young woman and hung up without discussing the topic.

  • Chi Jingyue realized he could video-chat with Su Qiao and sent her a call request from his Research Lab.
  • Su Qiao accepted the call, and Chi Jingyue was surprised to see that she was a young woman rather than an older man.
  • Su Qiao teased Chi Jingyue about his age, and he admitted he was unsure whether he was thirty-one or thirty-two.
  • Chi Jingyue became flustered, ended the call, and forgot to discuss Artificial Intelligence with Su Qiao.

Ch. 1907His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (11)

Su Qiao tried to smooth things over after her joke about Chi Jingyue’s age made him end their video call. Their conversation turned to whether he was good-looking, leaving Chi Jingyue curious about Su Qiao’s standards and how she had calculated her praise.

  • Su Qiao sent Chi Jingyue several messages explaining that she had been joking and praising his youthful appearance and looks.
  • Chi Jingyue looked up Fei Jue and wondered whether he was considered good-looking and whether he himself was attractive.
  • When Su Qiao threatened to stop paying attention to him, Chi Jingyue quickly replied that he had only been looking up Fei Jue.
  • Chi Jingyue asked Su Qiao to define good-looking and quantify how much better-looking she thought he was than Fei Jue.
  • Su Qiao said Chi Jingyue was at least ten times better-looking, and Chi Jingyue privately decided that did not seem like very much.

Ch. 1908His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Clueless (12)

Chi Jingyue spoke with Su Qiao about Fei Jue’s fans before joining a video call to learn from her robot and mech designs. Their academic discussion drew them closer, and Su Qiao ended by urging him to reconsider how he treated Chi Zhengze.

  • Chi Jingyue asked Su Qiao what fans were and wondered why anyone would like a stranger such as Fei Jue.
  • Su Qiao arranged a video call and showed Chi Jingyue detailed robot and mech blueprints from her study.
  • Su Qiao explained new concepts, and Chi Jingyue admired her as he felt his heart race and his face grow hot.
  • Chi Jingyue and Su Qiao continued talking late into the night, moving from research to their daily lives.
  • Su Qiao told Chi Jingyue that someone who kept giving without receiving anything in return would eventually grow tired and resentful, and pointed out that Chi Zhengze had not been sincere.

Ch. 1909His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (13)

Su Qiao warned Chi Jingyue that Chi Zhengze had been manipulating him to secure the throne, and Chi Jingyue decided to make things right with his second brother. They arranged to meet at Su Qiao’s home the next day, where she planned to work on medicines and weapons.

  • Su Qiao explained that Chi Zhengze had managed Chi Jingyue’s affairs to isolate him, take his research achievements, and inherit the throne.
  • Chi Jingyue believed Su Qiao and decided to make it up to his second brother.
  • Chi Jingyue asked to meet Su Qiao in person, and she invited him to her home to avoid drawing Chi Zhengze’s attention.
  • Su Qiao ended the call and went to her home Research Lab, where she planned to develop medicines for fighting the insect race and medicines and weapons against Ability Users.

Ch. 1910His Royal Highness, the Prince, How Adorably Dull (14)

After leaving Chi Zhengze drugged at the royal palace, Ouya returned home and argued with Ou Zhengyuan about being brought into the Ou Family. She remained determined to escape the family and Chi Zhengze, though the chapter left her troubled by how the banquet had turned out.

  • After a night passed, Ouya woke before the drugged Chi Zhengze and hurried home.
  • Ou Zhengyuan confronted Ouya for leaving the royal palace banquet and staying out all night.
  • Ouya told Ou Zhengyuan she had never wanted to join the Ou Family and demanded that he let her leave.
  • Ou Zhengyuan said he had brought her back to make up for the past, but Ouya rejected his compensation and said she wanted a peaceful life.
  • Ouya reflected that she had attended the banquet to break free of Chi Zhengze and help him get together with Su Qiao, but the outcome had not gone as she expected.

Ch. 1911His Royal Highness, the Prince, How Adorably Dazed (15)

Ou Zhengyuan warned Ouya about life on the capital planet and urged her to pursue the Second Prince, Chi Zhengze. Ouya rejected his assumptions and recalled how she had first encountered Chi Zhengze, then regretted letting her guard down the previous night.

  • Ou Zhengyuan warned Ouya that she could not act recklessly on the Empire's capital planet and said the Ou Family could offer her a better future.
  • Ouya told Ou Zhengyuan to get to the point, unmoved by his advice about her future and marriage.
  • Ou Zhengyuan asked whether Ouya had grown close to the Second Prince, and Ouya denied knowing him.
  • Ouya recalled avoiding a past encounter with Chi Zhengze but meeting him in a secluded alley while he hunted a man, after which he began clinging to her.
  • Ouya regretted trusting Su Qiao's appearance and letting her guard down the previous night.
  • Ou Zhengyuan told Ouya to hold on to Chi Zhengze's interest and not let the opportunity slip away.

Ch. 1912His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Dazed (16)

Su Qiao’s father urged her to befriend Su Qiao, prompting Ouya to blame her for the events of the previous night. The next morning, Su Qiao went out to exercise and learned that her father had obtained the next monthly exam materials by intimidating a teacher.

  • Ouya rejected the idea of introducing Su Qiao to her younger brother and returned to her room in anger.
  • Ouya saw the marks on her body and suspected Su Qiao had caused what happened with Chi Zhengze.
  • Su Qiao stayed up late researching potions, then got up early to exercise in the park.
  • Su Beicheng offered to accompany Su Qiao, but she declined so she could train alone.
  • Su Beicheng gave Su Qiao study materials, and 444 revealed that he had forced a teacher to provide the next monthly exam contents.

Ch. 1913His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (17)

Su Qiao tested her newly enhanced strength in the park and left after smashing a large stone. On her way home, Ouya confronted her over the previous night, and Su Qiao threw her back when she pointed a finger at her.

  • Su Qiao tested her strength and agility in a secluded patch of the park, discovering she could shatter a large stone without injuring her hand.
  • Su Qiao decided not to test her strength in her father's training room and quietly left the park to avoid being caught damaging the stone.
  • Su Qiao encountered Ouya near the front door, and 444 recognized that Ouya had come to confront her.
  • Ouya accused Su Qiao of causing what happened the previous night, but stopped herself from explaining after realizing Su Qiao had seen through her plans.
  • Su Qiao warned Ouya not to point at her while speaking, then grabbed Ouya's wrist and flung her several steps back.

Ch. 1914His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (18)

Su Qiao confronted Ouya, and Su Beicheng rushed to protect his daughter. Chi Zhengze stopped Ouya as she left, but his attempt to hold on to her only strengthened her resolve to walk away from him and the Ou Family.

  • Su Qiao accused Ouya of pretending to be frail and shook her hand as if she had touched something filthy.
  • Su Beicheng rushed over, shielded Su Qiao, noticed the red mark on her hand, and offered to punish Ouya, but Su Qiao stopped him.
  • Ouya threatened Su Qiao and stormed away.
  • Chi Zhengze grabbed Ouya's wrist and asked why she had come, while Ouya said he was not important enough for her to seek out.
  • Ouya told Chi Zhengze to let go, then resolved to leave him and the Ou Family behind.
  • Chi Zhengze grabbed Ouya again, warned her not to leave, and began to bring up what had happened the previous night.

Ch. 1915The Prince, So Adorably Naive (19)

Ouya tried to leave, but Chi Zhengze threatened her into staying and brought her back to Su Qiao and the others. Chi Zhengze greeted Su Qiao affectionately, leaving Su Beicheng suspicious of their relationship.

  • Ouya rejected Chi Zhengze and said she would welcome the Ou Family's downfall, but his threat against her life made her stay.
  • Ouya accused Su Qiao of manipulating both Chi brothers, and Su Qiao taunted her in return.
  • Chi Zhengze warned Ouya to stop arguing, then greeted Su Beicheng and addressed Su Qiao as "Xiao Qiao."
  • Su Beicheng wondered how Su Qiao had grown close to the Second Prince and asked whether Chi Zhengze knew Ouya.

Ch. 1916His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (20)

Su Qiao greeted Chi Jingyue when he finally came to see her at the Su residence, while Chi Zhengze and Su Beicheng observed their encounter. Su Beicheng recognized Chi Jingyue as the First Prince, who was known for never leaving the Research Center.

  • Chi Zhengze said he had met Su Qiao twice, and Su Beicheng criticized her, prompting Ouya to grow angry.
  • Chi Jingyue overcame his hesitation and left his aircraft to approach Su Qiao.
  • Chi Jingyue asked whether Su Qiao knew his second brother, and she replied that she and Chi Zhengze were not close.
  • Su Beicheng asked who Chi Jingyue was, then recognized him as the First Prince.

Ch. 1917His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (21)

Su Qiao explained to Su Beicheng that she had met Chi Jingyue online and enjoyed discussing technology with him. Su Beicheng realized he had neglected his daughter and promised to make it up to her, and she asked him for a research lab.

  • Su Beicheng questioned why Chi Jingyue had come to their house and learned that he and Su Qiao had met online.
  • Chi Jingyue told Su Beicheng that he and Su Qiao had talked about advanced technology, and Su Qiao confirmed her interest in it.
  • Su Beicheng apologized for neglecting Su Qiao and promised to spend more time with her.
  • Su Qiao asked Su Beicheng for a research lab, and he immediately agreed to arrange one.

Ch. 1918His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (22)

Chi Jingyue took Su Qiao to witness something he had developed, bringing Chi Zhengze along because he was involved. Su Beicheng worried about his daughter and ordered his subordinate to investigate Ouya’s family.

  • Su Beicheng tried to send Chi Zhengze and Chi Jingyue away, but Chi Jingyue insisted that Su Qiao come with him.
  • Chi Jingyue took Su Qiao by the hand and led her toward the aircraft docking area to show her what he had developed.
  • Su Beicheng watched them leave, then ordered a subordinate to investigate Ouya’s family history.
  • Su Qiao asked Chi Jingyue why Chi Zhengze had come, and Chi Jingyue said his second brother was involved.
  • Chi Zhengze remarked that Su Qiao seemed familiar with his elder brother, and Su Qiao said they really were very familiar.

Ch. 1919His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (23)

Chi Jingyue realized Su Qiao disliked Chi Zhengze, but kept his younger brother alive because he still needed his help with state affairs. The group prepared to leave in Chi Jingyue’s aircraft, with Ouya forced to come along after he threatened to tell Ou Zhengyuan about the previous night.

  • Chi Jingyue sensed that Su Qiao disliked Chi Zhengze, and Su Qiao admitted it while agreeing they should keep him alive for now.
  • Chi Zhengze wondered whether Su Qiao was provoking him, while Ouya suspected Su Qiao was trying to make him jealous.
  • Ouya mocked Chi Zhengze for tolerating Su Qiao’s threat, but Chi Zhengze warned her to stop talking.
  • Chi Jingyue took out a different aircraft and told Chi Zhengze to board it.
  • Chi Jingyue seized Ouya’s wrist and threatened to tell Ou Zhengyuan what had happened the previous night if she did not behave.

Ch. 1920The Prince, So Adorably Naive (24)

Su Qiao had Chi Jingyue dismiss his assistant, rejecting Chi Zhengze’s attempt to keep someone watching over his brother. Chi Jingyue then took Su Qiao, Chi Zhengze, and Ouya aboard his aircraft and launched at startling speed, leaving Chi Zhengze and Ouya shaken.

  • Su Qiao asked Chi Jingyue to send away his assistant, and Chi Jingyue agreed despite the assistant’s protests.
  • Chi Zhengze argued that the assistant should stay to care for Chi Jingyue, but Chi Jingyue declared that he could manage with a Household Robot.
  • Su Qiao questioned Chi Jingyue about his aircraft, and he eagerly promised she would see what made it different.
  • Chi Jingyue closed the hatch and launched the aircraft with great force, nearly throwing Chi Zhengze and Ouya from their seats.

Ch. 1921His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (25)

Chi Jingyue tested his newly modified Sixth-Generation Aircraft with Su Qiao, Chi Zhengze, and Ouya aboard, but malfunctions and extreme speed terrified Ouya. The aircraft was still descending as Chi Jingyue tried to fix its settings, and he admitted it had no Emergency Cabin.

  • Chi Jingyue said the aircraft was already moving at its slowest speed, but it jolted again as it flew through the clouds.
  • Ouya panicked and demanded to get off, while Su Qiao told her to stop screaming and Chi Zhengze pulled her into his arms.
  • The aircraft began descending rapidly, and Chi Zhengze fastened Ouya's seat belt to keep her from being thrown around.
  • Su Qiao checked the controls as Chi Jingyue calmly tried to fix what he called a minor settings problem.
  • Ouya searched for the Emergency Cabin, and Chi Jingyue revealed that he had modified the aircraft the previous night without installing one.
  • Chi Zhengze reassured Ouya, while Chi Jingyue insisted the test should be fine and promised to build an aircraft Chi Zhengze would like.

Ch. 1922His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Dull (26)

Chi Jingyue presented Chi Zhengze with a dangerous aircraft, believing it would prove he knew how to give as well as receive. Su Qiao realized her warning about Chi Zhengze had been misunderstood, while Chi Zhengyi grew suspicious of how much influence she had over his brother.

  • Chi Jingyue gave Chi Zhengze an aircraft he had designed as thanks for handling affairs and protecting him.
  • Su Qiao realized that Chi Jingyue had mistaken her request to bear witness for proof that he was generous, and she reluctantly praised his gift.
  • Chi Jingyue suggested increasing the aircraft's speed, but Ouya and Chi Zhengze urgently objected.
  • Chi Jingyue offered to take on some of Chi Zhengze's burdens, but Chi Zhengze insisted he handle everything himself.
  • Chi Zhengyi suspected Su Qiao had changed Chi Jingyue after noticing his unusual behavior and learning that the two had arranged to meet.

Ch. 1923His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (27)

Su Qiao and Chi Jingyue discussed Chi Zhengze’s behavior as the aircraft approached the forest where the original host had died in her previous life. After landing, Chi Zhengze asked to speak privately with Su Qiao, and she agreed to go with him briefly.

  • Chi Jingyue worried that Chi Zhengze might be unhappy with the things he had been given, and Chi Zhengze insisted that he was happy.
  • Su Qiao privately thought Chi Zhengze was pleased because he had won support, seized power, and taken Chi Jingyue’s inventions.
  • Su Qiao learned that the forest below was where the original host had encountered fugitives and died in her previous life, so she asked Chi Jingyue to land there.
  • Chi Jingyue landed the aircraft beside the forest, and Chi Zhengze carried Ouya out as she vomited.
  • Chi Zhengze asked Chi Jingyue to let him speak with Su Qiao for two minutes, and Su Qiao agreed to go with him.

Ch. 1924His Royal Highness, the Prince, Is So Adorably Clueless (28)

Su Qiao confronted Chi Zhengze about his relationship with Ouya and refused to recognize that she and Chi Zhengze had ever been together. She left him and headed back toward Chi Jingyue.

  • Chi Zhengze took Su Qiao to the edge of the woods and asked when she had become so familiar with Chi Jingyue.
  • Su Qiao dismissed Chi Zhengze’s questions and reminded him that she was Su Beicheng’s beloved daughter and the eldest daughter of the Su family.
  • Chi Zhengze asked if Su Qiao was trying to break up with him, and she denied that they had ever started dating.
  • Chi Zhengze remarked that Su Qiao had changed, while she told him to comfort Ouya instead.
  • Su Qiao walked past Chi Zhengze toward Chi Jingyue, who was watching them.

Ch. 1925His Royal Highness, the Prince, So Adorably Naive (29)

Su Qiao warned Chi Jingyue that Chi Zhengze was trying to sideline him and inherit the throne. Chi Jingyue understood the scheme but thought it would be fine if his brother took the throne, leaving Su Qiao's attempt to make him wary unresolved.

  • Chi Jingyue watched Su Qiao lead him away by the hand, while Chi Zhengze felt humiliated and went back to Ouya.
  • Su Qiao admitted to 444 that she had drugged Ouya again so Chi Zhengze and Ouya would be bound together more completely.
  • Su Qiao checked that the woods were safe, and Chi Jingyue asked if he could withhold the aircraft from Chi Zhengze.
  • Su Qiao explained that Chi Zhengze handled Chi Jingyue's affairs to isolate and control him while using his inventions to gain support.
  • Chi Jingyue realized Chi Zhengze wanted the throne but said he would be happy to let him inherit it.
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