Across Deep Space: Four Men and a Play

When Xia Jiumeng came out of the secret room again, she received a message from Chunqing saying that the royal family had sent someone to ask her to get ready and go to the palace and the temple to pray with the royal family soon. After that, she would go to the trial site and participate in the trial with the princes.

Mo Yuanming bowed his head to Xia Jiumeng and said, "Miss, please prepare first. I will go and replace the people below."

Xia Jiumeng nodded, "Okay."

She knew where Mo Yuanming was talking about.

Yesterday, after Mo Yuanming left, she talked to him for a long time and told him about her plans and arrangements.

After she succeeds to the title, she will arrange everything and then go out to travel.

She also upgraded the Duke's Mansion's intelligent system, so that if there are any problems that cannot be handled, they can be handled even if she is not in the Duke's Mansion.

And every once in a while she would come back to fulfill the promises made between the Duke's Mansion and the royal family.

As for the people in the Duke's Mansion, she will give everyone freedom. Everyone can do what they want, and those who don't want to leave can stay.

Mo Yuanming opened his mouth to say something but finally closed it.

The young lady has grown up and has her own ideas.

All the old duke did was to hope that the young lady would be safe and happy. As long as she was happy, it didn't matter if she was not in the duke's mansion.

With them here, they will guard this place.

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On the day of departure, Xia Jiumeng took Chunqing and Mo Yuanming to the palace.

This was also the first time she met the so-called old king, a spirited yet very amiable old man. However, the depth and shrewdness in his eyes showed that he was not what he seemed.

"This must be the daughter Duke Xia has been dreaming of. She is indeed intelligent and charming."

"You've just recovered from a serious illness, are you feeling okay?"

The old king asked with a smile.

"I'm fine now. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

"It's fine, it's fine. I heard it was a misdiagnosis, so that's a good thing."

It is indeed a good thing. After all, compared to death, just being weak and needing long-term use of special medicines to nourish the body is already good.

"By the way, the royal family has some raw materials for the potion you're going to use. I'll have someone send some to you when I get back this time."

"Then I would like to thank Your Majesty."

Xia Jiumeng accepted the old king's concern with dignity.

The old king couldn't help but think to himself that Xia Jiumeng was not as arrogant and domineering as the rumors said. Could it be that he had a near-death experience and his personality changed?

"What are you thanking me for? I have a pretty good relationship with your father, but the number of super-high-level wandering bodies has increased dramatically in recent years, and I really can't spare the energy to take care of too many things."

"If you need anything, you can come to see me at the palace anytime."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The old king pretended to be concerned and let Xia Jiumeng sit back in her original seat.

It's still some time before the departure time, and the reason we gathered so early is just because we have some things to explain.

Looking at the people in the hall, the old king put away his kind smile and spoke lightly.

"This trip to the temple is not only to pray, but also because this year's trial ground has been opened."

"According to reliable information, an ether core is about to be born within the trial grounds, and the first fifteen royal palaces have sent a lot of people."

"This year's Royal Trial remains the same as in previous years. Of course..." The old king's eyes lingered among the princes. "If anyone can excel and retrieve the Ether Core, it will be a great contribution to our country."

Everyone was shocked instantly, especially the princes.

"Another Ether Core has appeared?"

"I don't know what power this Ether will have, but with so many countries vying for it, I'm afraid it won't be easy to get it."

"It seems that this year's trial ground is extremely dangerous."

Everyone couldn't help but discuss it in a low voice.

Philos's resources are currently in short supply and wandering creatures are eyeing the situation covetously.

The ether core is not only attractive to humans, but also to wandering bodies.

Moreover, the wandering bodies in the trial ground are extremely mixed. Now people from so many countries are going there, and many of them even have grudges against their kingdom.

This...many people's eyes quietly drifted towards the princes.

Although the royal families of each country had to go to the trial ground for trial, they all avoided each other.

But now that Ether has appeared, the king has brought forward the royal trial, and he will definitely encounter people from other kingdoms. At that time, he will not only have to face the attacks of wandering bodies, but he will also have to guard against other "people".

They could all imagine how 'dangerous' this trial for the princes was.

Someone couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, isn't it inappropriate to conduct the trial in advance..."

The old king knew what this person meant and immediately smiled. "Don't worry, the trial will be before the Ether Core appears, and I have already sent people to separate a trial area in advance."

"I won't let anyone with ulterior motives take advantage of me."

The old king was not a fool. He came early just to find a reason to send more people.

He only had a few sons, and although they all had their own thoughts, he couldn't bear to send them to death.

Knowing the situation of the trial site, he had already made preparations.

"That's good. Your Majesty is very far-sighted." The man bowed and retreated.

The old king said a few more words before looking at Xia Jiumeng again.

"Niece Xia."

"His Majesty."

"I know you're ill, but the rules must be followed. How about this? You only need to hunt down three level 3 cores to complete the trial."

The old king smiled kindly.

He knew that Xia Jiumeng's ability was only at level 15, but level 20 was already the lowest level of wandering body in the trial land.

He could only show mercy up to this point.

If the Duke's Mansion wasn't still useful, he wouldn't even bother to let her go.

As a noble, this level of strength is really...shameful.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xia Jiumeng was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly bowed her head to express her gratitude. Only then did she remember that she seemed to be a "waste" with superpowers of more than ten levels.

"Okay, let's get ready to go."

The old king stood up and left. He was old and his energy was gone.

"Everyone, my name is He Yi, and I'm the leader of the Royal Shengfan Knights. We will be carrying out the escort this time, and I hope you will cooperate."

After the old king disappeared, a man in armor came out and introduced himself.

"Then I'll leave it to Captain He." Shen Yiming stood up and spoke lightly.

"Of course, the departure spaceship is ready, everyone please get on board."

Everyone followed him to the spacious garden of the palace, where an extremely luxurious spaceship was quietly parked. There was even a large Mosta's unique royal emblem at the front.

When getting on the boat, He Yi looked at the cat in Xia Jiumeng's arms and his eyes darkened, but he didn't say much. After all, the king had instructed him not to interfere in her affairs.

"The temple is quite far away, on the other side of the planet. The journey will take three days. The rooms have been arranged. Everyone, please rest for a while."

"Here are the keys to your rooms." After saying this, he handed the keys to the prince's servants present and said goodbye and left.

The people who came this time were three princes and several heirs of viscounts and earls, and they all participated in the trial.

Most of them disliked her and left with a cold snort after receiving the keys.

"Miss Xia," Shen Yiming said with a polite smile, "this is a spaceship used exclusively by the royal family. It's structured a little differently from other spaceships. If you don't mind, let me show you the way?"

Li Shen, who was lying in Xia Jiumeng's arms, stopped wagging his tail leisurely.

What does this person mean?

Are you saying that Jasmine is ignorant?

"Thank you for your kindness, but it's not necessary." Xia Jiumeng politely refused.

Shen Yiming narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "In that case, I won't bother Miss Xia anymore. See you in the restaurant later."

Although she was stupid and vicious before, she at least reacted to him with joy and affection. But now that he took the initiative to show his affection, this woman was so distant. It seemed that she was difficult to control.

But it's okay, if she can come back alive, he doesn't mind spending some time on it.

Only after watching Xia Jiumeng's figure disappear around the corner did he leave with his subordinates.

[so: I'm on vacation~ I'm getting fat~

This Valentine's Day card makes me feel a little bit disappointed =-=, it's okay, but it's not my cup of tea. 】