"You don't need to worry about that. We'll help you become the Star Luo Empress when the time comes," Huo Yuhao said gravely.
Xu Jiujiu nodded upon hearing this, then asked hesitantly, "What about the safety of my imperial brother and his children?"
"Don't worry. I have no interest in harming them," Huo Yuhao said. "I'll imprison Xu Jiawei and his children, and make sure they're well fed and cared for. Of course, that's on the condition that you obediently listen to me. Whatever I say, you do."
Though Xu Jiujiu felt humiliated, she had no choice. For the Xu family's future, she could only nod and agree.
Star Luo Empire.
Star Luo City Imperial Palace.
Xu Jiawei was discussing escape routes with the cabinet ministers, as well as plans to establish a small government in exile.
A few days ago, Mu En had sent people to the Star Luo Empire to inform them of these matters. Although Xu Jiawei found those words extremely unpleasant to hear, he inwardly acknowledged that the Star Luo Empire was indeed at an extremely dangerous juncture.
If they stubbornly defended Star Luo City, the outcome would undoubtedly be disastrous.
Even though specialists had inspected the Star Luo Chino Defense Line and found no major issues, Xu Jiawei did not believe that the defense line alone could completely stop the Sun Moon Army.
That defense line could only delay the Sun Moon Army's advance.
Of course, if they had not truly been unable to resist the Sun Moon Army, he would never have wanted to leave Star Luo City. He would have chosen to defend this place to the bitter end. After all, in any dynasty, it was quite disgraceful for an emperor to flee his capital.
Before long, they had settled on several escape