"How can we check her for parasitic Zerg?" Lu Wanqing was shocked when she heard this, never imagining such a possibility.
Ouyang Jian looked at Lu Wanqing.
Lu Yang looked at Ouyang Yunduo.
"Let's do a parasite test first," Lu Yang said.
Ouyang Jian nodded. He hesitated, then looked at Lu Wanqing again and apologized, "Wanqing, it was Yunduo's fault that you were captured by the Zerg Queen last time. I apologize on her behalf."
Lu Wanqing didn't know what to say for a moment. She had found it a bit strange when she was captured by the Zerg Queen last time, but since no conclusion was reached, she hadn't dwelled on it. Now, to think there was such a connection behind it.
However, given how far Ouyang Jian had gone, she couldn't say much.
"It's all in the past, let's just forget about it. It's fine," Lu Wanqing said.
Despite the danger of that trip to Earth, Lu Wanqing didn't regret it at all. In fact, she was somewhat grateful.
If it hadn't been for that accident, Cui Cui wouldn't have awakened her plant ability, and she wouldn't have known that her own ability could be strengthened through training, allowing her to directly manifest water pillars. Most importantly, her water ability could purify Earth.
Now that the entire galaxy was working hard to purify Earth, perhaps in a few years, Earth could regain its once lush green scenery. The thought was truly beautiful.
"Just keep a good eye on Ouyang Yunduo from now on, and don't... don't let her do anything strange again," Lu Wanqing said cautiously.
She wasn't a saint. She could forgive the previous incident because she hadn't suffered any real harm. Instead, she had accidentally found a way to save Earth, making the joy outweigh the danger. However, she couldn't guarantee such good luck every time if she was framed. What if she lost her life accidentally?
Humans were inherently selfish. She now had her third brother, Xiao Bao, and five other children. She even had her eldest and second brothers. She was no longer alone in the galaxy. She had many family members and didn't want to die, especially not inexplicably at someone else's hands.
"I promise, she will never escape again," Ouyang Jian quickly vowed.
Actually, when he discovered that Ouyang Yunduo had been deliberately lulling him into a false sense of security before sneaking out, he had been truly terrified. He was afraid that Yunduo would do something unforgivable and end up on a dead-end path. To prevent the worst possible outcome, he had rushed to find Lu Yang and Lu Wanqing, revealing everything. He still wanted to save his sister.
"The Empire has the most advanced detection technology. Let's go together," Lu Yang said next.
Tianxing's technology was very advanced, but for years, they had lived in their own isolated space, not unlike hermits. Tianxing didn't have specialized technology to detect Zerg infestation.
However, the Empire, constantly battling the Zerg, possessed the most advanced detection technology in the galaxy. Especially after the sudden Zerg attack incident, the Empire had further enhanced its parasitic detection technology for its citizens. Many parasitic Zerg could be detected. If they couldn't be detected, it might mean the Zerg had developed new parasites, requiring further research.
Ouyang Jian naturally knew about the Empire's detection technology. It was precisely for this reason that he had come to confess to Lu Yang.
Even with only a one in ten thousand chance, Ouyang Jian wanted to try. Moreover, Ouyang Jian sincerely felt that his sister's behavior in recent years had been very strange.
"I'll go too," Lu Wanqing said quickly.
Lu Yang looked at Lu Wanqing and nodded, "Alright."
They had just arrived on Shui Lu Star and were already about to leave again. Lu Wanqing's heart was filled with mixed emotions, but she was also very eager to know what Ouyang Jian had said.
After making the decision, Lu Wanqing left the study and informed the children.
The children were shocked to hear that Mommy was leaving. They had waited for a long time to finally reunite with her.
However, they were now older children and understood that Mommy and Father Emperor must have something very important to attend to, so they were understanding and even supported Mommy's decision.
Lu Wanqing was comforted by her children's understanding. Harvey and Cui Cui were fine, as she had been with them throughout their time in the Empire. The only ones she felt a little sorry for were Lanlan, Xiao Yi, and Shushu.
Lu Wanqing remembered that she still owned several properties in the Federal Capital. Perhaps she could spend some time living in the Federation when she had the chance.
And...
Cui Cui and Shushu had made a promise. Because she had been snatched away by Harvey earlier, she was supposed to compensate Cui Cui for a year. And this year, since Shushu had helped Cui Cui come up with the idea, Cui Cui had generously given a month to Shushu.
So, strictly speaking, she still owed Shushu a month, and she would definitely make it up to her when the opportunity arose.
"When I have time later, Mommy will also return to the Federal Capital to live for a while," Lu Wanqing thought and then said it to the children.
Lanlan, Xiao Yi, and Shushu's eyes lit up upon hearing their mother's words, and they were excited.
"Really? Mommy will really come to the Capital to live?" Lanlan asked eagerly.
Lu Wanqing smiled and nodded, "Yes, after some arrangements, it shouldn't be a problem."
Cui Cui and Harvey became anxious.
If Mommy returned to the Federation, what would happen to them?
"If Mommy goes back to the Federation, I want to go back too!" Cui Cui immediately said.
After all, Cui Cui had grown up in the Federation and was familiar with it. She had indeed resisted the Federation before due to the incident with Sisi, so she hadn't refused when Lu Wanqing and Wei Xingzhou discussed her attending school in the Empire.
But now, after living in the Empire for over a year, she knew that her biological father was Father Emperor, and she was no longer so sad. The past was the past, and her future would be better.
Lu Wanqing was somewhat surprised by Cui Cui's words. Cui Cui... wanted to return to the Federation?
Lu Wanqing couldn't help but look at Wei Xingzhou.
She saw that Wei Xingzhou was also looking at Cui Cui, his eyes shining with fatherly love.
Noticing Lu Wanqing looking at him, Wei Xingzhou's lips curved upward, and he said proudly, "Hey, I knew it, my Cui Cui is the best. Nothing can defeat Cui Cui!"
The past incident was a closed chapter for Cui Cui. She didn't care about it anymore.
Lu Wanqing: "..."
Lu Wanqing was speechless, but seeing Cui Cui's current demeanor, she felt that it was indeed over and Cui Cui wouldn't be sad anymore.
However, returning to the Federation wasn't something she could decide alone. Cui Cui's biological father, her third brother's child, was here.
Lu Wanqing thought and then looked at Lu Yang.
Lu Yang looked at them and said, "There's no need to transfer schools. If it's just a temporary stay in the Federation, the schools on both sides can arrange an exchange program. It should be fine for Harvey and Cui Cui to study in the Federation as exchange students for a period of time."