Despite Wei Xingzhou's complaints, Lu Wanqing paid him no mind. Though the queen was exhausted, Cui Cui also liked the position. Before handing over the throne, Lu Yang had called Harvey and Cui Cui to seriously ask for their opinions on who would inherit his position and take over the empire.
The result of their discussion was that Harvey had no desire to be the emperor of the empire; he wanted to join the army and become a formidable general, fighting the Zerg in the future!
Although Cui Cui didn't fully understand how to manage a country or be the empress of the empire, she knew her mother was in danger and her father needed to protect her, leaving him with no time to manage the empire. Therefore, she was willing to grow up for her father and mother. She would strive to become the empress and help her father manage the empire well.
As it turned out, Cui Cui was indeed more suited to be the empress. Although she was a little naive, Wei Xingzhou had doted on her since childhood, instilling in her an innate queenly arrogance. This demeanor allowed her to easily embody the role of empress.
Most importantly, Cui Cui's personality was quiet and reserved, her emotions not easily exposed. When faced with a situation, she wouldn't readily agree to it, allowing her to calmly consider it and make a decision only after careful thought.
Of course, Cui Cui was still too young to meet the standards of a true empress. However, it didn't matter. No one is born an empress; everyone needs to go through trials and refinement over time.
Lu Wanqing also believed that Cui Cui would become outstanding in the future and a truly excellent empress.
On the Mu family's side, Lu Wanqing hadn't visited in a long time. Now that she had some free time, she took advantage of it to design several 5s mechs in the Mu family's laboratory.
Unfortunately, after drawing out the blueprints, she failed to manufacture these mechs using the Mu family's laboratory. The reason was that the instruments in the Mu family's laboratory lacked the necessary precision; they could only produce 4s mechs, not 5s mechs.
Mu Sijie and Lan Lan were also anxious. With Lu Wanqing's consent, they attempted to build the mechs designed by Lu Wanqing using the Mu family's equipment, but all their efforts ended in failure.
Scientific progress is not achieved overnight. The Federation and the Empire still had a considerable gap with Tianxing in terms of science. They would likely need many more years of development to possess technology like Tianxing's.
However, in the end, Lu Wanqing still gifted these several 5s mech design blueprints to the Mu family as a token of her gratitude for them sharing their mech technology with her free of charge.
Mu Sijie was naturally pleased to receive these blueprints. Yet, alongside his joy, his feelings were complex. When he had taught Lu Wanqing how to design mechs, he had never dreamt that she would eventually reach such heights.
After living at the Mu family's for some time, Lu Wanqing then stayed at the Zhongli family's for a short period. Counting the days, Lu Wanqing hadn't stayed at the Zhongli family's for a long time.
Marshal Zhongli Xing was too old and had retired, handing over his position. The position of Federation Marshal was now held by Zhongli Feiyu.
Retired at home, Zhongli Xing's greatest joy was cooking. He enjoyed researching various ancient Earth dishes. It is worth mentioning that Grandpa Zhongli's cooking skills had improved significantly after years of practice. At least, the food no longer tasted strange and was勉强 edible.
During Lu Wanqing's stay at the Zhongli family's, Xiao Yi was the happiest. Every day after school, he would rush home as quickly as possible, as he loved being with his mother.
Not only Xiao Yi, but sometimes Lan Lan and Shushu would also come over. Every time they visited, Zhongli Xing would smile with great joy. The previously somber and serious Zhongli family was now filled with laughter and cheer.
After staying at the Zhongli family's for a month, Lu Wanqing finally went to Shushu's home.
She hadn't visited the Academy of Sciences in a long time. Returning after many years, Lu Wanqing gazed at the dreamlike, fairytale-like plants filling the courtyard of the Academy of Sciences and couldn't help but feel her heart pound with excitement. She loved it!
All the way, Lu Wanqing's eyes were shining. She felt that Shushu's living environment was truly beautiful and incredibly happy! 138 Reading Network
Shushu had been secretly watching her mother and naturally saw how happy her mother was.
Shushu was no longer the ignorant child she once was. She could tell that her mother truly loved this place, that her mother loved her home!
"Mom, would you like to stay another month at my place?" Shushu subtly suggested.
Lu Wanqing couldn't control herself and wanted to nod. But just as her head was about to nod, her mind jolted, and she instantly sobered up.
She couldn't just agree casually, or Lan Lan and Xiao Yi would be sad because she... was playing favorites.
Lu Wanqing sighed softly and turned to Shushu, saying with a helpless smile, "Shushu, don't trick your mom."
This child Shushu had become increasingly shrewd since that incident in her childhood. But if she could scheme against others, she shouldn't scheme against her mother. Her mother... couldn't quite handle it.
Shushu: "..."
"I didn't," Shushu refused to admit. She had just seen her mother looking a little lost and had deliberately spoken softly, intending to trick her into agreeing while her mother was captivated by the plants at the Academy of Sciences. Her mother valued promises, and if she agreed, she would definitely stay another month. Unfortunately, her mother was too sharp and had seen through it.
Lu Wanqing found it amusing. She raised her hand, pinched Shushu's nose, and smiled, "You sly little thing, don't think Mom didn't notice."
"But I miss Mom so much," Shushu sighed.
Hearing this, Lu Wanqing's mood also sank. Compared to ordinary children, her children had indeed lacked too much maternal companionship and care. She felt she had failed them.
"I'm sorry," Lu Wanqing thought, and then said it aloud.
"...It's okay," Shushu quickly cheered up and smiled.
Seeing Lu Wanqing upset, Shushu comforted her, "Mom, it's really okay. Although you couldn't be with us all the time like ordinary mothers these years, you've contacted us often, and we often meet on the star network. It's actually quite good."
Shushu was too sensible. Lu Wanqing couldn't help but reach out and gently hug her.
The loving embrace didn't last long. The hovercar arrived at the Yu family's doorstep, and Lu Wanqing gently released her child.
"For the next month, Mom will be staying here!" The next moment, Lu Wanqing laughed happily again, saying with great joy.
No matter how long the separation, at least at this moment, she had arrived at the Yu family's, finally returning to Shushu's side. She wanted to bring her child the happiest emotions and make Shushu happy and joyful!