That night, Chen Rui ultimately did not return to the inn. As for how he and Her Majesty the Empress "deeply" discussed the meaning of life, no one knew.
Fortunately, when he returned cautiously the next day, perhaps because he had brought along little Miss Dodo, there was none of the imagined storm and fury. Everything appeared calm and peaceful. Yet after they returned to the Fallen Angel Empire and Dark Moon, girls would occasionally make the pointed suggestion, "I'll take you back," leaving someone secretly drenched in cold sweat. Sure enough, rivalry was everywhere.
Catherine was, after all, the ruler of a nation. Although she had declared her feelings for Chen Rui before the entire Demon Realm, the Empire and its people still held an unshakable place in her heart. Given the Demon Realm's current circumstances, it was impossible for her to cast aside her Empire and stay with Chen Rui forever. Yet there was now a complete understanding between them. Even separated by thousands of miles, the distance between their hearts was still no more than the edge of the world.
Just as the saying went: If two hearts remain true through the ages, why must they be together every morning and evening?
Besides, with the Stellar Gate, they only needed to set up a star point. Meeting again in the future would not be difficult.
Beyond the affinity and humility Catherine had displayed last time, there was another matter that greatly increased the harem's fondness for her: little Miss Dodo. This time, when Catherine returned to the Shadow Empire, she did not take little Dodo with her. Instead, she temporarily entrusted her daughter to the harem's care. In her own words, "With so many mothers taking care of her, Dodo will definitely be happier and more blessed."