“I told you, I’m innocent! I really don’t know anything about this.”

"I really don't have any women outside, let alone any children!" Zhao Chen looked at the group of women staring at him, feeling utterly wronged.

"Brother, finding women isn't a big deal in our Starry Empire, and you're in the same boat."

But... this kind of thing, abandoning one's wife and children... our Zhao family is so big and powerful, can't we even tolerate a mother and son?" Zhao Ruyue lectured her younger brother in the manner of a parent.

Zhao Wan'er crossed her arms, looking disdainful.

Lilith, Charlotte, and the others remained quite calm. In their view, what was this all about?

They were simply curious about who this woman was.

She actually managed to get the commander, who remained completely still in front of all the female soldiers, to sit under her skirt!

Of course, there were also some people with eager eyes among them.

For example, those succubi.

They were like hungry wolves that had caught a whiff of blood.

She was thinking to herself, if the commander can find women outside, then wouldn't they have a chance to 'get close to them'?

Annie was the one who shouted the loudest.

"Oh, so our commander is a total scumbag!"

You're doomed now. They've come knocking on your door, and they've brought a child with them.

Oh dear, Commander... what can I say about you... hiccup... as a man, you should have a sense of responsibility... how could you abandon your wife and children!

"I'm not trying to criticize you..." Annie looked heartbroken, pointing at Zhao Chen as if she were the one who had made the ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) mistake.

Meanwhile, she didn't stop eating, grabbing handfuls of food from both sides, occasionally letting out a satisfied burp.

Qin Xiaolei, standing next to Anne, watched the show with an air of detached amusement, which was hardly a big deal to the royals.

Which royal or nobleman doesn't have a multitude of wives and concubines? Even her father, the emperor, had countless women he favored.

Every year, some women claiming to be pregnant with the emperor's child appear.

She was used to it by now.

"It's no use telling you anything now."

I've already had that guy brought here directly. I didn't meet her beforehand, just to avoid you accusing me of colluding beforehand!

Zhao Chen was furious. If he had really done it, he would admit it!

But the problem is he didn't do it.

This is like throwing mud at someone's head; it's so unfair.

How will he ever face people again?

Finally, after more than ten minutes.

A team of female soldiers on duty brought a woman to the scene.

Upon seeing this person, Zhao Chen's face darkened!

"Wow...so many people...is it a get-together?" The woman's taste buds were tingled by the aroma as she looked at the scene before her.

At that moment, a dark figure appeared behind the woman in an instant.

He placed his hand directly on the woman's shoulder.

The woman froze, feeling as if her life was being held in someone's hands, as if she were being threatened!

She slowly turned her head, looked at the familiar face in front of her, and immediately put on a smile: "Hi...long time...long time no see..."

"Yes, it's been a long time."

"Xue~ Xiao~ Xiao!" Zhao Chen gritted his teeth and spat out the woman's name, then revealed a chilling smile.

"Someone just said that they had my child and that I was a womanizer who abandoned my wife and child."

Xue Xiaoxiao swallowed hard and said with a forced smile, "Misunderstanding...misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding...I was just worried they wouldn't bring me to see you."

I figured that if I said that, they would definitely bring me to see you right away.

"Is it a misunderstanding? Then let's make this a real charade."

"Let's have a baby first, then I'll abandon her and dump her... What do you think?" Zhao Chen put his arm around Xue Xiaoxiao's waist and hoisted her onto his shoulder, her two ponytails hanging down to his waist.

"Wait...wait...it's all a misunderstanding." Xue Xiaoxiao was scared now. She struggled constantly, but with her small body, how could she possibly get rid of Zhao Chen?

As Zhao Chen carried her for more than ten steps, it seemed he was about to put it into practice.

Xue Xiaoxiao was scared.

"Zhao Chen, I was wrong!! Senior Zhao Chen, I'm sorry! I really know I was wrong!" Xue Xiaoxiao saw a familiar figure among the crowd of onlookers and immediately shouted, "Wan'er, save me! Save me!"

Zhao Wan'er looked at her mischievous best friend, who crossed her arms and acted as if she didn't recognize her.

"I had no choice, I had an emergency!"

I have an urgent matter!

"If we don't go save Senior Su Lan soon, she might die!" Xue Xiaoxiao shouted.

Zhao Chen paused.

Zhao Wan'er's expression changed drastically, and she quickly walked up to Xue Xiaoxiao. Looking at Xue Xiaoxiao, who was being carried on Zhao Chen's shoulder, she asked anxiously, "What happened to Senior Su Lan?"

"You...you should have your brother put me down first, I can hardly breathe..." Xue Xiaoxiao said.

Before she could finish speaking, Xue Xiaoxiao landed on the ground, but her bottom made intimate contact with the ground.

Xue Xiaoxiao felt a sharp pain, clutched her bottom, and looked at Zhao Chen with resentment.

Zhao Chen looked at everyone around him and said, "Alright, the misunderstanding is cleared up now. Everyone, continue eating and having fun."

Seeing that it was just a misunderstanding, everyone went back to doing their own thing.

A few people still seemed a little disappointed.

Zhao Chen noticed a furtive figure from behind. He picked up a small nut from the side and tossed it over.

It landed right on that little head.

Anne covered her head and looked at the commander with an apologetic smile: "Commander, you have something important to discuss first."

Zhao Chen looked at Annie with a wicked grin: "You were shouting so enthusiastically just now, you must be quite free."

There's a step in the construction plan that needs data re-verified; you can do it now.

"You can continue eating when you're finished."

Annie's smile instantly turned into a grimace. She slapped her mouth, regretting that she hadn't 'mocking' the Commander earlier.

Why couldn't she resist?

Fortunately, she had already eaten about 80% full. Luckily, Annie knew her place!

"Also, if the verification process isn't completed before the banquet ends, don't take those two big bags back."

And your year-end bonus from last year... I might consider postponing it for a few months.”

Anne's eyes widened in terror, and she immediately said, "I promise to complete the mission assigned by the commander."

After saying that, Annie started working right next to the banquet venue.

While working, she watched with envy as everyone enjoyed their delicious food.

Waaaaah... Annie's heart is breaking... o(╥﹏╥)o

After giving Annie a little 'punishment', Zhao Chen looked at Zhao Wan'er and her friend, who had just reunited with their best friend.

"Tell me what exactly happened," Zhao Chen said.

Xue Xiaoxiao said nervously, "As you all know, Senior Sister Su Lan is a descendant of the Su family in the Zisu Star Region."

I happened to be a guest at Senior Sister Su Lan's place a while ago, and I never expected that the Third Prince Qin Hu would send someone to propose marriage.

Then, the Su family decided to marry their senior, Su Lan, to the Third Prince, Qin Hu!