Chapter 298: The Imperial General Was Again Forcefully Flirted With 26

After he said that, even if the ministers still had some thoughts, it was no longer appropriate to persuade them further.

If Yalikesi still wants to go to the front lines, joining the Federation is the best option; even if they feel uneasy, they cannot dissuade him from abandoning that path.

"Tomorrow's welcome banquet, you all need to be careful."

Qiesite finally spoke up; over the years he had pretended to let go of the Military Department, but in fact he had been cultivating his own covert forces, which included a loyal undercover agent lurking beside Yixiduole.

"Besides, there is another very important matter."

He gestured to his subordinate behind him to display the virtual screen for everyone to see.

"This is…… Shidiwen's Giant Beast Mecha?" a minister recognized it, but dared not confirm.

On the screen, a burly mecha in scarlet colors suddenly appeared, but at its rear and arms, there emerged a heavy quantum cannon muzzle that violated mecha manufacturing standards, looking extremely strange.

Yalikesi frowned, his expression extremely stern, seeing the insignia of the Royal Exclusive Mecha Manufacturing Center at the cannon muzzle.

"His mecha has been modified and strengthened."

Although doing so increases firepower, anyone familiar with mechs can tell at a glance that this structure fundamentally cannot guarantee the operator's safe escape in dangerous situations.

Jin Chen propped his chin with his hand, replaying fragments of the original plot in his mind.

Qiesite: "Not only that, Yixiduole is now preparing to control Shidiwen as his pawn; the first step is to reclaim the Military Department authority given to Weite, and take back control of the entire Military Department."

Moreover, Yixiduole has prepared armies in the Empire's two neighboring stars, likely intending to detain General Jin Chen and his entourage to threaten the Federation into yielding resources.

Jin Chen scoffed, "His ideas are quite beautiful, but given the Empire's current military training system, good equipment goes first to the royal troops, then distributed layer by layer according to rank—how could the neighboring stars' forces defeat anyone?"

All the Imperial personnel present: "……"

Although it's a fact, hearing it from this Federal person is really annoying!

Yalikesi patted Jin Chen's arm, signaling him to restrain himself a bit.

"In short, tomorrow's banquet is just a pretense to lure you into the trap."

Qiesite slid his finger across the virtual screen, and a three‑dimensional model of the banquet hall appeared before everyone.

"The banquet hall faces water on one side and an artificial forest on the other; the remaining two sides are each stationed with troops and mecha set up in ambush."

Yalikesi said in a low voice, "It seems Yixiduole doesn't intend to let me leave alive tomorrow."

Jin Chen again: "Dreaming, tomorrow I'll bring people to seize his Military Department and Imperial Palace."

A minister who was about to speak looked at Jin Chen in terror.

Yalikesi, helpless, covered Jin Chen's mouth with his hand, "Stay quiet."

"Oh." Jin Chen, bored, grabbed his wife's hand and started toying with it.

The minister gave a dry laugh and continued, "We didn't receive advance notice; it seems other units previously not under your jurisdiction now have most of their power controlled by His Majesty."

The implication was to tell Jin Chen that this operation has nothing to do with them, and absolutely avoid friendly fire.

"General, what do you want us to do tomorrow?"

Yalikesi felt an itch in his fingers, unconsciously returning the pinch, his face still extremely stern.

"That depends on your stance."

Yalikesi and Qiesite exchanged a glance, then continued, "If you want to keep supporting Yixiduole, do nothing tomorrow; if you want the Empire to have a new ruler, then follow my commands for what comes next."

The four ministers were all startled, seemingly understanding something, and looked toward Qiesite.

"'Duke, you…… want to seize the throne?'"

"'To be precise, it's to take back the throne that rightfully belongs to me.'"

Qiesite spoke lightly, as if he didn't consider this a big deal.

He had plotted for many years, his friend also killed by Yixiduole; if he were Soft-hearted and hesitant again, he would be letting down those who died.

"'This……'"

The four ministers exchanged glances; although surprised, in this moment and with years of tacit understanding, they realized what they would choose.

They rose and performed the highest military salute of the Empire toward Qiesite.

Although silent, this moment of sincere handover was earth‑shaking.

Jin Chen swallowed the words he wanted to say, secretly thinking he had just been about to seize some planetary rule to give to the old man, yet the Empire's emperor was about to be replaced by his wife's family.

He furtively glanced at Qiesite.

This person doesn't seem stingy; he probably wouldn't mind.

He opened his smart brain and sent some messages to Yage.

Yalikesi was very satisfied with this result and began deploying what needed to be done tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Shidiwen finally emerged from the Imperial Palace; it was already dusk, the snow‑blown square empty of pedestrians, he wore a heavy fur robe, his face bearing an irrepressible smile.

After tomorrow's banquet, Jin Chen will be a prisoner of the Empire, Yalikesi will have no backing, the Emperor has agreed to leave him to my disposal, and Yin will discover that his father's authority has been scattered onto himself—truly a three‑in‑one gain.

Thinking of this, Shidiwen impatiently summoned his personal transport, rushed home at top speed, then locked all doors and windows behind him and went down to the basement.

He still had many new things to arrange.

【Host, he's such a Pervert.】 The 0731 broadcast space surveillance footage was given to Jin Chen, and he complained in this manner.

【Let him be happy for a while; in a few days he'll surely go from extreme joy to sorrow.】

Jin Chen let out a cold snort.

Darings to covet his wife—seeking death.

Perhaps because his contempt and displeasure were too obvious, Yalikesi noticed, thinking it was because he wouldn't let him speak, so he was unhappy.

He thought for a moment, then suddenly stopped, his tone becoming much softer.

"Jin Chen, do you have any suggestions? Regarding my deployment just now."

Everyone in the meeting room turned their gazes toward Jin Chen.

Jin Chen blinked, his focus returning from the images in his mind, '……Me?'

"What did my wife just say? What deployment?"

You're not supposed to speak, so why are you suddenly asking a question?

"Hmm." Alex nodded.

【0731。】

【Don't ask me, Host! I wasn't paying attention either!】0731 hurriedly replied.

"I think you said it well; there's nothing to add."

Jin Chen kept his expression, nodding in a very stylish way.

That expression…

Alex narrowed his eyes, sensing something off.

"What did I just say?"

Jin Chen: "……"

He covered his ears, sincerely apologizing, "I was wrong, dear, I will definitely listen carefully from now on."

As expected.

Alex gave him an annoyed look, "You don't listen to anything; are you planning to act alone tomorrow?"

"I will follow you closely tomorrow, not leaving your side." Jin Chen smiled appeasingly.

The others in the meeting room: belch.