Chapter 1467: She Must Grow Up

"Selina, have Lao Lu come in."

"Understood."

A moment later, the study door was lightly knocked upon.

Lu Zhenda walked in, wearing a simple dark robe, holding a Data Pad in his hand, and sat down opposite Yingzhou.

"Your Majesty, did you call for me?"

Yingzhou leaned back against the chair.

"Lao Lu, you know about the situation with the Keluoque Empire, right?"

Lu Zhenda nodded.

"Prince Kesi has ascended the throne, becoming Keluoque the Twenty-Fifth. The political turmoil in the Keluoque Empire has ended, but the internal situation is not yet very stable."

Yingzhou nodded and said.

"So I think we need to send someone to the Keluoque Empire. To express the diplomatic stance of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance toward the new regime of the Keluoque Empire.

To give Kesi a foothold, and also to let those in the Keluoque Empire who are still watching see that if they cannot settle their internal affairs, Kesi also has external forces to help him."

After thinking for a few seconds, Lu Zhenda spoke up.

"Your Majesty, who would be suitable to send?"

Yingzhou looked at him.

"You."

Lu Zhenda was taken aback, pointing at himself.

"Me?"

Yingzhou said.

"Yes, you will represent the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance as an envoy to the Keluoque Empire to attend Prince Kesi's coronation ceremony. Your status carries enough weight, your experience is sufficient, and it won't make the Keluoque Empire feel that we are overvaluing them. If you go, Kesi will appreciate it, and the old ministers of the Keluoque Empire won't feel offended."

Lu Zhenda nodded.

"Understood, Your Majesty, when do I depart?"

Yingzhou said, "You will depart tomorrow. Arrive early to familiarize yourself with the environment and have some initial contact with Kesi's people; just standard diplomatic contact.

Also, the security personnel have already been arranged. Selina, pull up the security list."

Selina's holographic projection appeared in the corner of the room.

"The accompanying security personnel for Lord Lu Zhenda are as follows:

One Adeptus Custodes Gewanuosai, one company of the Lucifer Black Guard, ten escort guards from the Weepers Chapter, and five accompanying medical Xiunu."

Lu Zhenda's brows twitched slightly.

"Adeptus Custodes? Lucifer Black Guard? Your Majesty, this security force..."

Yingzhou looked at Lu Zhenda's conflicted expression and spoke.

"Not enough? It doesn't matter, I have also prepared an accompanying fleet and several regiments of the Astra Militarum."

Lu Zhenda said.

"No, no, I mean it's too much. I'm just going to attend a coronation ceremony, not to fight a war."

Yingzhou said.

"The interior of the Keluoque Empire is not yet fully stable. Kesi has just taken power, and those old ministers and nobles might have ulterior motives. In case someone wants to cause trouble at the ceremony, you must have enough force by your side to ensure your safety. Moreover, your status represents the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance; bringing a decent guard is also a diplomatic gesture."

Lu Zhenda said.

"Your Majesty, won't this make the Keluoque Empire feel like we are applying pressure?"

Yingzhou shook his head.

"Kesi will understand that this is a normal diplomatic arrangement. If those old ministers and nobles see you bringing so many guards and dare to make a move against you, the Adeptus Custodes will also protect you, and that way we will have an opportunity to apply pressure on the Keluoque Empire."

Lu Zhenda nodded and said.

"Fine, I will follow Your Majesty's arrangements."

"Then go and prepare; you leave tomorrow. Be careful; the situation in the Keluoque Empire is still unclear. Although Kesi is our man, the situation is complex, so keep your guard up."

Lu Zhenda laughed.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I am only going to attend a ceremony, not to fight a war. Besides, with the Adeptus Custodes and the Lucifer Black Guard following, what could possibly go wrong?"

Yingzhou thought for a moment and nodded.

"That's true, go ahead."

Lu Zhenda turned and left.

The door closed behind him.

The study became quiet, and Yingzhou asked Selina.

"Does my sister-in-law have time right now?"

Selina said.

"Madam Huang Xi has just left the garden; would you like me to connect the communication for you?"

Yingzhou said.

"Yes, put it through."

A moment later, the holographic screen lit up.

Huang Xi's face appeared on the screen.

Her hair was neatly coiled at the back of her head, and she was wearing a pale blue dress, looking as dignified as ever.

"Xiaozhou? Do you have something to discuss with me?"

Yingzhou nodded.

"Sister-in-law, there is something I would like to discuss with you."

"What is it?"

"I am preparing to go to the Bone-Crushing Cannery for an inspection. The environment there has stabilized, and the safety conditions are quite mature. I want to take Yingxin with me and let her go out and see."

Huang Xi's brows furrowed slightly.

"The Bone Crushing Factory? Isn't that just an Orc cannery? Is it appropriate to let Yingxin go to a place like that?"

Yingzhou said.

"The cannery has already been built, and the production environment is very standardized. I won't let her see things she shouldn't; she will only see the normal industrial production process."

"Besides, Curze, Fulgrim, Alpharius, and Omegon will all be going along. With so many people accompanying her, nothing will happen."

Huang Xi was silent for a moment, then spoke.

"She is only eleven years old..."

Yingzhou said.

"Eleven is not too young. Sister-in-law, Yingxin will have to grow up sooner or later, and she will have to face the outside world sooner or later. She is curious about everything right now and always wants to go out and see. Rather than letting her sneak out on her own later, it is better to take this opportunity to let her come out and walk around with me."

Huang Xi said with hesitation.

"She always wants to go out and see... that is indeed true."

Yingzhou said.

"Sister-in-law, you have protected her too well. But one day, she will need to learn to face the outside world on her own. This time it is just a trip to the Bone Crushing Factory; the environment is safe, and there are people accompanying her. It is a very good start."

Huang Xi was silent for a long time, then spoke.

"You are right, she has to grow up eventually. However, you must keep a close eye on her. Do not let her run around, and do not let her come into contact with things she shouldn't see."

Yingzhou said.

"Rest assured, Sister-in-law, I will keep an eye on her the whole time. I won't let her run around. Her going there is just to see new things and broaden her horizons, nothing more."

Huang Xi sighed.

"Fine, then let her go. Please take extra care."

Yingzhou said.

"Don't worry. Once she returns, I will have someone send her over to you."

After obtaining Huang Xi's consent, Yingzhou hung up the communication.

Yingzhou leaned back in his chair, looking at the sky of Xiuluo Holy Star outside the window.

Yingxin could finally go out and see the outside world openly and honestly; although it was only the Bone-Crushing Cannery, it could be considered stepping out of Xiuluo Holy Star.

That time at the Daikong Star Alliance was an accident, and besides, nothing happened.

Furthermore, there were other Primarchs accompanying her.