The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 425 - 424 Luyi Star Is Not for Sale

Chapter 425: Chapter 424 Luyi Star Is Not for Sale

In my past life, I had honed the art of makeup to blend into specific places.

An excellent makeup artist completely possesses the ability to transform one’s appearance. When I used Jun Li’s identity, the makeup I applied was deliberately different from Qu Tong’s light makeup and bare face—it wasn’t just about whitening and moistening the lips.

I paid attention to details in hairstyle and clothing as well, adopting different styles. Plus, people are subjective; in the past, they thought it impossible for an SSS-rank and an F-rank to be the same person, later believing that with such strong spiritual power, she couldn’t possibly still be a distinguished Pharmacist.

So even when I revealed my strength, very few people associated Jun Li with Qu Tong.

"So how did Niannian recognize auntie?"

Niannian, with her big, moist eyes, answered as if it were only natural, "Because the only people who are this kind and gentle to Niannian, aside from Empress Grandma and Mother Consort, is Auntie."

Qu Tong couldn’t help but give a wry smile, never having expected that to be the reason.

A child’s thoughts are simple, they have fewer things to focus on, which allows them to dismiss the distractions and stick to what they believe is the answer.

Unable to resist, I ruffled Niannian’s fuzzy little head again, "Thank you for the compliment, Niannian. You are a little beauty yourself."

Niannian clearly enjoyed it and liked being close to Qu Tong very much.

After having afternoon tea with the Crown Princess Consort, Niannian reluctantly said goodbye to Qu Tong.

Qu Tong checked the gift from the Crown Princess Consort—it was an agreement for a complimentary gift from a flower shop, located on a famously expensive commercial street on Capital Star that Qu Tong somewhat remembered.

The roses on my Luyi Star were quite beautiful; I could consider selling some externally.

Even if it was not intended for Luyi Star, which girl doesn’t like flowers?

It wasn’t a single flower, nor a bouquet, but an entire flower shop, full of all kinds of flowers, including a ten-year contract for a fresh flower cultivation base.

This gift indeed had thought put into it.

With the time remaining, Qu Tong waited for Si Yuting to return while taking care of the flowers, plants, fruits, and vegetables in the garden.

But instead of Si Yuting, it was Li Hanchi, who was with Si Xian, that I ended up waiting for.

Li Hanchi’s demeanor became formal, bowing, he extended a hand, "Second Princess Consort, His Majesty invites you to the palace for a talk."

The guards brought by Li Hanchi stood in two rows, their gazes piercing, standing straight on both sides of the hover car.

Qu Tong frowned slightly; since the other party had shown such thorough courtesy, it seemed I had no reason to refuse.

Housekeeper Chi looked guardedly at Li Hanchi, who stood like an immovable mountain at the door, and whispered a reminder, "Madam, if you don’t wish to go, you don’t have to. The Crown Prince instructed us to protect you. Just decline, and leave the rest to me and His Highness."

Qu Tong patted Housekeeper Chi’s tense shoulder, "It’s okay, His Highness is also in the palace."

Then turning to Li Hanchi, "You don’t mind if I take my own hover car, do you?"

"Second Princess Consort, as you wish."

Qu Tong drove her hover car leisurely in front, while Li Hanchi didn’t rush, following slowly with the guards behind her.

An hour later, I arrived at Si Xian’s palace.

Scanning from the entrance inward, aside from Si Xian directly above, there were several middle-aged men in formal wear seated at the conference table.

The old man to the right of Si Xian, looking familiar with an aged appearance, jogged my memory, and I recalled seeing him at one of Niannian’s gatherings in the same year as Family Head Ouyang. This man, who bore a striking resemblance to Family Head Ouyang, had to be Ouyang Linna’s grandfather, also a National Councilor known as Elder Ouyang.

To the left was someone in a hospital director’s uniform, the embroidery on her chest clearly indicating her role as the director of Central Hospital.

Surrounding the palace, there was also a circle of guards, each with a firearm at their waist. Li Hanchi walked over, taking up a position closest to Si Xian.

Facing a multitude of people, Qu Tong appeared unaffected by the solemn and serious atmosphere, casually walking over and taking a seat at the end of the table, several chairs away from the nearest person.

Then, he raised an eyebrow and looked at Si Xian.

Si Xian frowned slightly but said nothing.

"Second Princess Consort, you must have seen the latest research report issued by the Genetic Bank and Central Hospital, haven’t you?"

Si Xian paused deliberately at this point.

Qu Tong neither confirmed nor denied, her expression remaining cool and detached.

Si Xian continued, "The Energy Plants you cultivate are of significant importance to enhancing the Fertility Value. The reason for calling you here is to discuss the possibility of purchasing Luyi Star back as a base for Fertility Value research."

Inwardly, Qu Tong thought, as expected, and pressed down the mockery about to spill from her lips, responding with good temper, "Luyi Star is not for sale."

Si Xian thought Qu Tong was worried about the price and said with scorn, "The price can be calculated based on the current market value of the planet, or we could offer you another planet of more value, you won’t be giving it away for nothing."

As the reigning emperor, he didn’t even care about the money.

Qu Tong still shook her head, "Not for sale."

After being refused twice, Si Xian’s displeasure grew and his tone became more forceful, "Luyi Star originally belongs to the nation. It can rightfully be reclaimed for national projects. I’m willing to compensate you out of respect for Si Yuting."

"Ha-" Qu Tong couldn’t hold back.

Looking at Si Xian’s wrinkled, orange-peel-like old face, she wondered, could it be that one’s skin grows thicker with long life in the interstellar era?

Such audacity in coercive buying and selling, acting as if he was granting her a favor.

The head of the Central Hospital stepped forward, very amicably helping to explain, "This is a good deed that benefits both the nation and its people. The Fertility Value has been declining for hundreds of years, and the situation has become extremely critical. A breakthrough in this area would be advantageous not only for the nation but you and Admiral Si will inevitably enjoy the benefits as well."

"As the Second Princess Consort, you can no longer afford to be as shortsighted as a sheltered young lady. You should consider things from a national perspective instead of fixating on personal losses."

Elder Ouyang was not so polite and peppered their speech with insinuations, belittlement apparent in every word.

Qu Tong laughed in annoyance, wondering where Elder Ouyang’s confidence came from.

But soon Qu Tong understood, as Elder Ouyang subconsciously glanced up at the superior Si Xian after speaking.

Oh~

So it was shamelessness passed down from the elder.

Qu Tong inwardly sneered, yet her face betrayed a highly innocent smile as she nodded, "Elder Ouyang is right."

Elder Ouyang was taken aback, having thought the Second Princess Consort had some real skills. Pleased internally, he raised his neck proudly and lectured in a senior’s tone, "It’s good that the Second Princess Consort has this awareness. Admiral Si is a man of integrity who has dedicated himself to the service of the nation. As his Prince Consort, you should also lead by example."

"Exactly, since consuming the actual Energy Fruits and Vegetables can enhance the Fertility Value, it indeed should be widely promoted to have a greater impact," another person voiced their agreement.

Seeing that Qu Tong had fallen silent, those people seemed to think she was easy prey, chattering in their eagerness to deliberate on the matter.

Each one spoke with self-righteousness, strongly emphasizing the importance of the Fertility Value research and morally coercing her under the guise of working for the nation and its people.

In their words, it was implied that she ought to voluntarily hand over Luyi Star, as it would only realize its full potential in their possession.

In the end, they even demanded she hand over the cultivation method for Energy Fruits and Vegetables with a 100% Purification Value.

Of course, for fear of appearing too greedy, they said they would pay her licensing fees.

Qu Tong was genuinely left speechless, feeling even more disgusted than if she had swallowed a mouthful of flies.

After they had planned out her property, Si Xian asked Qu Tong symbolically, "What do you think, Second Princess Consort?"

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