When Cao Yu arrived at Xu Jiujiu's boudoir, Chunxue, who was helping Xu Jiujiu with her makeup, gave a slight bow.
"Your Highness, then I won't disturb you and the princess any longer."
"Okay, I'll spend some time with Princess Jiujiu. You can go ahead and do your work."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Chunxue looked at the two of them with a smile, then slowly left Xu Jiujiu's boudoir, leaving Cao Yu and Xu Jiujiu alone in the room.
He slowly closed the door with his hands behind his back, and at that Xu Jiujiu, Xu Jiujiu rushed over.
" Little Yu, I've missed you so much."
After working tirelessly for three or four hours with fervor and passion, Master Cao finally surrendered.
The twilight outside the window filtered through the palace walls, casting sparse rays onto the carpet.
After taking a bath, around 7 p. m., I received a message from Chunxue that her brother-in-law, Xu Jiawei, was going to host a family dinner.
Chunxue looked at Xu Jiujiu's rosy, tender skin, which was even more beautiful and captivating than before Cao Yu arrived.
Could it be that such a thing really can make someone younger and more beautiful?
"Hmm, that's possible." Chunxue nodded silently, after all, Princess Jiujiu was a good example of this.
The banquet naturally featured delicious food, but when it came to fine wine, the royal brews were undoubtedly the best.
Cheng Gang and his friends even brought out a few bottles of liquor so they could drink to their hearts' content tonight.
A short while later, Xu Jiawei couldn't help but ask, " Little Yu, have you and Jiujiu set a wedding date yet?"
"Not yet." Cao Yu shook his head; after all, he had just returned and hadn't planned to sort things out yet.
Xu Jiawei was not surprised by this, so he turned his gaze to Xu Tianshui sitting next to him.
Xu Tianshui naturally nodded in understanding and said, "Your Majesty, I have calculated a few auspicious days for marriage."
However, he paused, seemingly keeping everyone in suspense.
However, Cheng Gang wasn't buying it and said bluntly:
"Hey Heavenly Water, stop hiding it, just tell us what you think so we can all discuss it."
Xu Jiujiu also looked at her uncle with curiosity, and Lu Xuanshui and Liu Kongzhu were no exception.
After all, Xu Tianshui was more skilled in divination and fortune telling.
"January, February 12th, or June next year are all suitable dates for marriage. It just depends on how much of a rush Little Yu is in."
"I'm not in a hurry." With that, Cao Yu turned to Xu Jiujiu and asked, " Jiujiu, what about you?"
"I'll do whatever you say."
Xu Jiujiu's gentle demeanor instantly made the expressions of everyone present even more interesting.
Xu Tianshui, standing to the side, laughed heartily and said, "What a perfect example of husband and wife working together! Haha!"
"Exactly, we old men are all very envious."
At this moment, Liu Kongzhu suggested, "Personally, I think February next year would be better, since it coincides with the Lunar New Year and would be more lively."
"Well, that makes sense, but most people are busy with their own company's annual party, so isn't that a conflict?"
Lu Xuanshui thought about it carefully and felt that since it was the annual meeting, many people probably wouldn't be able to attend Little Yu's wedding.
At this moment, Xu Jiawei also spoke up, "In June, the weather will be a bit hot. With so many people gathered together, I'm afraid the children and elderly who come to participate won't be able to withstand such high temperatures."
Cao Yu thought for a moment, and finally said, "Then let's do it in January next year. There aren't many months left anyway."
"Alright, let's do it in January then. That way, we can start preparing for your wedding in advance."
After everyone finished their dinner, they dispersed, with the members of the Retirement Group already going to rest early.
After all, they had drunk quite a bit tonight, and everyone was flushed and needed to sober up.
After all, this royal wine does have a rather high alcohol content.
Cao Yu, however, did not rush to rest. Instead, he accompanied Xu Jiujiu on a leisurely stroll around the imperial city, with soldiers guarding the left and right sides.
Their weapons have now been upgraded, and a Gatling heavy machine gun is mounted on each crenellation of the wide city wall.
Moreover, upon closer inspection, these weapons appear to be newly developed models, having undergone numerous iterations.
Missile emplacements were also set up at intervals of fifty or sixty meters along the imperial city walls, and these were specially modified.
Combined with the Soul Guidance Array, it adds tracking, speed enhancement, and damage boosting capabilities.
It is estimated that the glider that has successfully completed its test flight will be ready for use in a while.
The radar system is only halfway through development; otherwise, it would be able to further automate the precision strike of weapons and accurately intercept enemy shells.
"The Empire has changed so much! If it weren't for you, we'd probably be far behind the Sun Moon Empire in terms of technology."
"In this world, those who fall behind are vulnerable to attack. The Empire was too bound by outdated ideas, believing that the power of Martial Soul Master was the most formidable in the world."
Shu didn't know that the Soul Engineer could play a greater role in the war, just like the Qing Dynasty in the original world, who thought that the Celestial Empire was the greatest and had abundant resources.
In the end, they were thoroughly beaten by the foreign devils.
Walking on the imperial city wall, you are surrounded by lights on both sides, and you can see crowds of people coming and going below, as well as markets filled with bright lights.
Standing atop the high city wall, even the clamor of the crowd below could be heard clearly.
"By the way, you're graduating from the Shrek Academy so early, aren't you going to miss it?"
She nestled against his shoulder for Xu Jiujiu, then looked up at him.
"That's true to some extent, but as technology advances further, we'll be able to see even the farthest distances through our phones."
"Then why not develop a faster aircraft?" Xu Jiujiu then voiced her thoughts.
Cao Yu smiled and said, "To be honest, I'm actually quite lazy. Even with these flying machines, I'm too lazy to use them."
"However, these vehicles still need research and development, and all I need to do is invest the money. The ones who need to worry about and use their brains are the technicians."
Xu Jiujiu said softly, "You're getting worse and worse."
"After all, my abilities are limited on my own, but it's a different story when a group of people combine their efforts."
"I can't argue with you, let's go, come with me to the market." Xu Jiujiu, she took his hand and flew down from the imperial city. The two strolled along the bustling streets.
The warmth and everyday life here are truly captivating. As a princess, Xu Jiujiu was naturally delighted to see her empire's people living happily.
" Little Yu, look at these people."
"What's wrong?" Cao Yu asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Do you think they are happy?" Xu Jiujiu suddenly threw a question at him.
Cao Yu pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Happy people may be everywhere, but unhappy people may be struggling in a corner, and they may not even see the sun rise the next day."
(End of this chapter)