The data returned quickly, and Fei Chu managed to steal a glance during the delivery.

His pupils contracted, realizing that there was more to the story than met the eye, and he quickly averted his gaze.

By the time the holographic data set was handed to Chi Yao, news of the official postponement of the Prince's wedding had already arrived, without any explanation given.

"Didn't anyone ask?"

Fei Chu asked the guard who relayed the message.

The guard was taken aback. "There might be a problem with the procedure. Do we need to ask?"

Oh, Fei Chu understood. The Prince's Mansion only mentioned a delay, and the notification was likely not formal, and the guests probably thought it was just a short delay, not a big deal.

However, based on the information they received, the absence of the bride and groom couldn’t be considered a trivial matter.

"The Prince's mansion is going to be quite lively today," Fei Chu said meaningfully.

The guard didn't understand, but Chi Yao called him over, "Come and take a look here too."

After handing over the documents, Chi Yao dialed the administrator's number.

Before connecting, Chi Yao asked Xu Jin, who was attending him, "Is the bride from the Bi family?"

No one knew these interpersonal relationships in the capital better than Xu Jin. "Yes, his name is Bi Shu, a branch of the Bi family. His family is full of clerical workers."

"Have Bi Zhou go and ask."

  "Yes."

The administrator connected the call. He didn’t., know until he asked, and the more he asked, the more strange details he discovered.

Chi Yao asked, puzzled, "This case was thoroughly investigated beforehand. Weren’t we told there were no issues along the border?"

The special court handled a case involving a Blue Star Person whose spiritual sea had unexpectedly dried up. Chi Yao couldn't remember the names of the parties involved, but the case number, due to the long investigation period and numerous revisions, plus the subsequent special circumstances of a divorce, was deeply ingrained in his mind.

Administrator: "There really weren't any problems along the border..."

He hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.

Chi Yao raised an eyebrow.

After an oppressive silence, the manager spoke again, "The entanglement between the Lu family and Shi Xing seems to run very deep."

  "for example?"

"For example, my hindsight—and this is just speculation—is that Shi Xing's trip to the border with Lu Lu back then wasn't as simple as they claimed, to prepare beast cores..."

Chi Yao: "That Blue Star person told you that?"

The manager smiled awkwardly, "How could that be?"

In fact, Shi Xing didn't say anything and even concealed it very well. The steward learned this from the maid who took care of Shi Xing.

Of course, it wasn't a proper conversation. He overheard the maid and a familiar nurse chatting and complaining, found it strange, and slowly figured it out after leaving. But by then, the case had been closed for a long time, and Shi Xing didn't have much time left. The Lu family was still providing Shi Xing with medical care, so the steward's guess had no basis and could only be kept to himself.

"Your Majesty, please wait a moment, there's an urgent communication from the tree nest..."

A short while later, the administrator reappeared in front of the projection screen with a somber expression.

Upon hearing the news, Chi Yao was momentarily stunned. "What?"

Administrator: "Your Majesty, Shi Xing has passed away. His communicator sent a message to the Tree Nest indicating no vital signs."

Chi Yao's first reaction wasn't sadness; he had witnessed too many partings. Instead, he thought of those light blue eyes and felt a strange pang of regret.

  *

"There are quite a few things that don't make sense."

"When the divorce case was closed, it was said that the relationship had broken down, and the divorce was initiated by the Blue Star person."

"Why did Lu Lu go to see him again afterward, and why did he hire such a large medical team? They were from some of the most advanced institutions in the country researching and treating people with depleted mental seas. The medical expenses alone amounted to tens of thousands of crystal coins a day. It doesn't seem like a breakdown in their relationship at all... If they really resented each other to the point of divorce, why would they still accept medical treatment from the Lu family?"

Chi Yao interjected, "It's not that you can't use the money of someone you dislike to save your life."

Fei Chu choked up, "Alright, this part is not rigorous. If it's about squandering the Lu family's money to take revenge... well, from this perspective, it's quite reasonable."

"But the house and the maids were all found by Lu Lu."

"It seems that Shi Xing is not unaware of the situation."

After saying that, fearing that Chi Yao might not remember, he added, "By the way, that Blue Star person's name is Shi Xing."

After reviewing several documents, Chi Yao had already memorized the name.

In fact, they are currently on their way to Ancheng.

Halfway there, news came from the Prince's mansion that the wedding could not be held.

It's not a problem with the Lu family.

It belongs to the Bi family.

It is said that the Bi family took Bi Shu away. One of the parties involved left secretly, and the other left in person. The wedding is now impossible to hold.

Everyone on the spaceship knew that Bi Shu's departure was definitely related to His Highness Bi Zhou's inquiry about the Bi family.

Chi Yao gestured for Fei Chu to continue.

Fei Chu: "That means Shi Xing isn't as hostile to Lu Lu as he was in court, and Lu Lu visits him from time to time. It doesn't seem like their relationship has broken down."

Chi Yao: "Do you think someone threatened the Blue Star people to file for divorce?"

Fei Chu choked up.

This "someone" is too clever. If he says yes, then it's no different from directly saying that the Prince's Mansion is wrong.

Someone else might have glossed over this topic.

But Fei Chu and Chi Yao grew up together and are related by blood, so he doesn't care about that.

"Well, it might not necessarily be a threat. Perhaps something was exchanged?"

Threatening divorce is enshrined in the Blue Star person' Protection Law, and it can be prosecuted if pursued.

"Exchange of medical conditions?"

Fei Chu: "No way."

Chi Yao: "If you don't get a divorce, the Lu family won't take care of you?"

Fei Chu paused, belatedly realizing that Chi Yao saw things much more clearly than he did. Asking him to speak was simply a way of reviewing these issues from the beginning—or rather, guiding his thinking…

Fei Chu realized what was going on, "The divorce was a bargaining chip with the Lu family. Shi Xing's problem isn't with Lu Lu, it's with the Lu family?"

Chi Yao tapped his long fingers on the armrest, once, twice.

He uttered two words, "Perhaps..."

Fei Chu: "..."

Fei Chu: "No, cousin, what did you figure out? Can you just tell me all at once?"

Chi Yao: "Just what you're thinking, or maybe a little more, but I think..." He glanced outside the spaceship at the vast expanse of snow and said softly, "Once we get to Ancheng, everything will become clear."

Before the match was made, because Lu Lu's personal abilities were limited, the Prince's Mansion had signed a responsibility agreement. If...

It seems the special court will reopen this case.

  *

The wedding is now empty

Tan Shao is furious and throwing a tantrum.

Wen Xi tried to persuade her, but to little avail.

Lu Li's subordinate entered through the door and whispered a few words in Lu Li's ear, causing Lu Li's expression to turn serious.

"Wen Xi, come back. Don't try to persuade her anymore. Let her throw a tantrum."

Lu Li: "Take some people to the Bi family's house under the guise of apologizing. If they let you in, check who else is there. If they don't let you in, still bring Bi Shu. They can't tolerate Lu Lu leaving on the spot at the wedding. Check if there are any other aircraft at the entrance and note their license plates..."

After giving his instructions, Wen Xi left.

Tan Shao then asked Lu Li to send someone to find Lu Lu.

Lu Li glanced at Tan Shao with only a slight lift of his eyelids, then dropped a bombshell: "His Highness Bi Zhou summoned the elders of the Bi family to the palace today, and they brought Bi Shu to the palace."

Tan Shao was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

Lu Li: "This is probably something you need to worry about, Mom."

Without even glancing at Tan Shao's flustered expression, he instructed the butler to retrieve some of Shi Xing's records at home, preparing in advance for any eventuality.

On the other hand, Lu Lu was on the border when he had a falling out with the Lu family, and no one has told him in detail what happened at home. Lu Li himself also wanted to be mentally prepared.

  *

The spacecraft landed, and the site was well protected.

Ancheng was covered in snow. Chi Yao's health had been poor for the past year, and he traveled by flying chair. So there was no need to worry about the medical staff stopping him from getting off the ground in this environment.

When they reached Shi Xing's side, the Tree Nest staff had only confirmed his death and were waiting for Chi Yao.

Upon seeing that familiar face again, Chi Yao, who was used to life and death, inexplicably wanted to sigh once more.

Those beautiful blue eyes will never open again.

"Have you notified his current contact?"

Chi Yao asked.

Administrator: “Not yet.”

Before Chi Yao arrived, the supervisor sensed that he had doubts about the case from back then. Under these circumstances, Tree Nest naturally had the best course of action.

Chi Yao: "Then let's notify them now."

After the notification, a servant arrived. The steward whispered in Chi Yao's ear that this was the maid who took care of Shi Xing.

The maid cried for a while and asked to go aside to make a call. Chi Yao suddenly spoke up, "Call Lu Lu?"

The maid was stunned.

Chi Yao understood, waved his hand, and told her to go aside and make a phone call.

Lu Lu will naturally come over.

Less than an hour after boarding the spaceship, Chi Yao finally met Lu Lu. Hearing the heart-wrenching cries and seeing through the spacecraft that everyone around Lu Lu was trying to stop him, and then Lu Lu kneeling and weeping beside the Blue Star people, Chi Yao didn't feel much emotional fluctuation. He even felt a little bored.

Lu Lu broke down emotionally.

His self-talk revealed more information that could be picked up by the supervisor, which then reached Chi Yao's ears.

For example, he shouldn't have listened to his family about getting married; he should have spent his final days with Shi Xing; and he wronged Shi Xing...

When Chi Yao disembarked from the spaceship again, Lu Lu was still somewhat dazed after bowing.

"Didn't you two get divorced?"

"What are you doing here on your wedding day?"

Lu Lu couldn't answer either of Chi Yao's two direct questions.

Some of the soldiers in Lu Lu's squad were already trembling.

Chi Yao glanced at the man, exchanged a knowing look with Fei Chu, and Fei Chu stepped forward, urging Lu Lu to answer.

His answer was rather unoriginal.

He said he saw Shi Xing at the wedding, and out of concern, he followed him all the way to Ancheng.

Chi Yao: "Didn't you two get divorced? Why would he attend your wedding?"

"And why are you pursuing him?"

He continued asking questions calmly and deliberately.

Lu Lu's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he remained silent.

After a long silence, Chi Yao raised his hand, and Fei Chu began to clear the area, herding the soldiers who had come with Lu Lu to the side. The attendants also retreated. The conversation continued only after Fei Chu returned, but this time, it was not a simple question, but a more cold and stern interrogation.

"Is the special court record stating that the reason for divorce was irreconcilable differences false?"

"Was there any exaggeration in the accounts of the star beast siege collected along the border?"

Lu Lu remained silent again, but Chi Yao did not give him that choice. He forcefully suppressed Lu Lu with his mental power, causing Lu Lu to lie face down on the snow, almost squeezing out all the air from his chest.

Chi Yao's voice was calm and assertive: "Speak."

Fei Chu: "I advise you to speak up sooner rather than later. You can keep your mouth shut, but if we investigate every single servant in the Prince's mansion, that maid, or even every servant in the entire mansion, it's unlikely to happen, is it?"

Lu Lu forced himself to kneel up, his head bowed as he looked down at the snow, his hands braced against the icy cold.

Lu Lu wondered if Shi Xing felt the same way when he left.

No one answered.

No one will be able to answer that.

With eyes closed, tears fell onto the snow, melting the accumulated snow.

Lu Lu asked hoarsely, "Could I make a call?"

Fei Chu: "Our people will be listening in."

Lu Lu nodded: "Okay."

It wasn't a call to anyone else, but to Tan Shao. As soon as the call connected, Tan Shao got angry, asking where he was and if he knew the wedding was canceled...

Every sentence was spoken quickly and urgently, and Lu Lu suddenly felt very tired.

"Mom, Shi Xing has passed away."

Lu Lu heard his own voice.

Tan Shao was taken aback for a moment, then frowned and replied coldly, "Then you can finally settle down."

“Is that all you wanted to say?” Lu Lu asked.

The voice carried a chilling quality, sending a shiver down one's spine.

Tan Shao said irritably, "I have a ton of things to do here, what more do you want me to say? You..."

Before I could finish speaking, the other end hung up.

Tan Shao immediately called back, but no one answered.

For some reason, her unease intensified, and she felt uneasy.

For the first time, she wondered if she had spoken too harshly, and if Lu Lu couldn't accept it.

The dead cannot be brought back to life. Perhaps she should have softened her approach at this point and coaxed her younger son back…

Lu Lu hung up the call and laughed silently until he burst out laughing.

He appeared to be insane.

Fei Chu was surprised and unsure whether to go forward to check. Chi Yao gently shook him, and the two of them waited there.

A moment later, Lu Lu returned.

This time, raising his head, Chi Yao finally saw his eyes, red from crying, which stood out starkly against the snowy backdrop.

Lu Lu's voice was hoarse and broken.

"Every word about the border being besieged by star beasts is true."

"The reason for the divorce is false."

"Your Majesty, I want to report... report Tan Shao of the Prince's Mansion..."

After a moment of silence, he slowly turned her gaze to Chi Yao. As their eyes met, his resolve hardened, and he spoke each word with a sorrowful tone.

"Violated the Blue Star People Protection Law, coerced Blue Star People into divorce; violated the initial matching responsibility contract, and failed to fulfill the Prince's Mansion's duty of support during the Blue Star People's maturity period."