Chapter 1995: Days of Being Pampered by My Wife in the Insect Tribe 28

As the fleet's departure date approached, Ze Nuoer's feelings grew increasingly complicated.

Because it seemed like only he was reluctant.

His male lord had only asked once when he would depart, and then continued as usual, busy on the Star Network.

Ze Nuoer was experiencing such complicated feelings for the first time, so he had to turn to his good friend Kai Wen, whom he had known for several years of marriage.

The result was a huge eye-roll.

"Please, I really suspect you're just here to show off your love."

Kai Wen had some memories triggered by various impacts, and he almost wanted to punch Ze Nuoer, saying, "You're saying that as the departure approaches, Your Excellency Jin Chen still keeps you company for meals and sleep every day, routinely sends roses and bouquets, and even says he'll wait for you at home?!"

"He even found an online job on the Star Network himself and can earn money to buy you gifts?!"

Ze Nuoer pressed his lips, adding: "It's been like this before, and nothing has changed, so I feel…… he isn't reluctant."

Kai Wen: "……"

Kai Wen clutched his chest, thinking of the male lord at home, comforting himself that this was the norm.

But it's really excessive!

"With such a good male lord, what exactly are you dissatisfied with……"

"Ze Nuoer, just say this to me and be done with it," Kai Wen patted his shoulder earnestly, "If other females hear this, even though you're a major general, you'll be gang-beaten."

Afterward he patted his own chest, saying, "And I am purely relying on all these years of friendship to hold on."

Ze Nuoer listened for a while, understood the meaning behind Kai Wen's words, and nodded thoughtfully.

Perhaps he really was overthinking.

"Assemble tomorrow on time." Lieutenant General Kai Wen finally concluded.

Having received no substantive advice from his friend and even being lectured, Ze Nuoer returned home feeling somewhat depressed.

But soon he cheered up and pulled Jin Chen out of the study.

"What are we doing?" Jin Chen yawned, first showering the female partner he hadn't seen all day with kisses, then, being brought to the kitchen, asked puzzledly.

Ze Nuoer appeared somewhat solemn, even a bit regretful that these past days, only he had been reluctant, and he had forgotten such an important matter.

If he were to leave, the male lord would have to stay alone at home.

"Male lord, I bought a new cooking robot, but I'm afraid something unexpected might happen……"

Afterward, Jin Chen blankly listened to his wife introduce how to use various smart kitchen appliances and the specific commands for the housekeeping robot.

Even down to the route for taking an aircraft when going out, and arranging ten military females to take turns standing guard near the home.

"Wait, Ze Nuoer."

Jin Chen stared for a moment before reacting, taking Ze Nuoer's hand and looking at him; he couldn't help but bury his face in Ze Nuoer's neck and laugh for a while.

"Male lord, what are you… laughing at?" Ze Nuoer, bewildered, wrapped his arms around Jin Chen's waist and touched the head buried in his embrace, asking.

"I'm not a hatchling; I certainly wouldn't be unable to use something this simple."

Jin Chen pinched Ze Nuoer's face, rubbing it without restraint, "Don't worry about home; when you go to the battlefield, don't get distracted; your safety is most important."

Ze Nuoer looked at him, slowly extending his fingertip to trace the male lord's beautiful, deep brows and eyes, humming softly.

"Male lord, will you really miss me?" Ze Nuoer still asked softly, then inwardly scolded himself for wanting too much.

But all this confidence comes entirely from the male lord, doesn't it?

Jin Chen chuckled helplessly, his movements gentle as he lightly rubbed Ze Nuoer's earlobe, "Since yesterday you've been absent-minded, daydreaming about this?"

Ze Nuoer didn't deny it, pulled Jin Chen's fingertip to kiss it, paused a moment, then held it in his mouth and lightly bit, mumbling, "I'm worried……"

Worried that, if he weren't by his side, the male lord might encounter danger; even though, due to Jin Chen's status, the Empire strictly monitors their area.

Also worried that, if a female really showed up at the door—like Suo Fei Si, who could have lured the male lord out that day—what would he do then?

And there's the ever-restless Huo Bo Te, those foolish noble male insects.

Ze Nuoer never realized that anxiety and worry could be such intense emotions, already occupying him with panic before departure.

Perhaps sensing Ze Nuoer's unease, Jin Chen's eyes flickered with a smile and helplessness as he embraced Ze Nuoer's slim waist, pressing gently against the vertebrae of his lower back covered by the military uniform.

Ze Nuoer stiffened for an instant; a strange tingling exploded from his lower back, almost making him go limp in the embrace.

"I was worried you'd been too busy these days, never expecting you'd have the leisure to think about all this." Jin Chen lightly touched Ze Nuoer's lip corner.

On the last day before parting, Jin Chen proved through action to the anxious female partner how familiar he was with every room of the villa at home.

And Ze Nuoer, his heart full of chaotic thoughts, was pressed against the countertop and kissed until his head spun.

——

The First Legion's fleet and the detachment led by Dan Ni of the Fourth Legion departed almost simultaneously.

Ze Nuoer and Kai Wen received orders to exterminate the rebellious dark cave monsters, while Dan Ni was responsible for clearing out those taking advantage of the virus's spread, looting the rioting space pirates on various edge planets.

Not surprisingly, the female soldiers of the First Legion, before setting off at the jump point, saw Your Excellency Jin Chen coming to see off their major general.

Such scenes had happened many times before; the bold subordinates would even clamor, saying they'd kiss enough before leaving, but Jin Chen would seriously claim he could do that.

This made Ze Nuoer, in his combat uniform, blush, and the sorrow of parting lessened considerably.

"Alright, no more teasing." Jin Chen, in a good mood, rubbed the female partner's reddened ear and whispered, "During this time I'm not by your side, remember to protect yourself."

"I will." Ze Nuoer raised a smile, unwilling to appear too heartbroken.

Seeing the fleet depart, Jin Chen's relaxed expression tightened, and he pensively rubbed his knuckles.

Next time he goes to see Ze Nuoer, he ought to bring a gift.

A ring would be fine.

Thinking that, Jin Chen caught sight of the Imperial Family's arriving airship in his peripheral vision.

If he didn't keep his appointment with the Insect Emperor's Majesty, it would be hard to justify.

The Claude Family.

Huo Bo Te smashed the cup in his hand and said gloomily, "Say it again—where did Jin Chen go?"

"Invited to enter the imperial household, His Majesty the Insect Emperor wishes to bestow a title upon him." the subordinate who was questioned replied.

"How could it be…… on what grounds!" Hubert clenched his fists, fury surging, "I haven't undergone three differentiations yet; I am the male with the strongest mental power, what gives Jin Chen the right!"

The subordinate glanced at Hubert, then bowed and said: "It is said that the young master and His Majesty the Insect Emperor have signed a cooperation, promising to provide sufficient units of mental power diluent for the frontline military females."

Hubert stared for a moment, then coldly sneered: "This idiot, do you think S‑class mental power is inexhaustible?"

Originally a species with few males and many females, the military females are countless in number; it seems no one has ever worried about their lives.

Even the nobles of the main star have never known that the vast majority of frontline military females do not die on duty, but from an uncontrollable surge of mental power they cannot bear.

As for now, the suppressant is far less useful than the mental power diluent, which is truly life‑saving, yet hardly any male is willing to contribute mental power for the insignificant military females.

Moreover, few nobles know that the current Insect Emperor once contributed nearly exhausted mental power to produce the diluent for his consort, the imperial marshal who died ten years ago.

He saved the marshal's legion, but could not rescue his own consort.

During this period, the Insect Emperor observed Jin Chen's favoritism toward Zhenoer, and thus harbored expectations.

Perhaps the more unconventional Lord Jin Chen, compared to his former self, would also be willing.

"I agree with your proposal, Your Majesty; contributing mental power to the frontline military females is my honor."

The Insect Emperor still remembers Jin Chen's response when he proposed cooperation.

"There is only one demand," Jin Chen stood upright and unyielding before the Insect Emperor, his posture like a pine tree, "I request a jump‑capable warship, with no restrictions on my freedom."

The Insect Emperor startled, "Where do you intend to go?"

"Robert Star."