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The banquet was held at the palace.

A large group of reporters surrounded the area, snapping photos with their cameras.

Cen Li disembarked from the aircraft, feeling as if he had accidentally wandered onto a film set.

If a red carpet is laid out in front, then it's no different from modern celebrities walking the red carpet.

The royal family invited reporters simply to spread the word that the male insects had returned to the empire's embrace and that everything was fine.

These reporters dared not approach the male insect and only dared to take photos from a distance.

"Another distinguished guest has arrived!"

"My God! His hair is as beautiful as moonlight."

"Isn't that Major General Ash, known as the 'Light of the Empire,' standing next to you?! They look so well-matched."

Ashel had keen hearing, and the words slipped into his ears silently. He turned his head to look at the powerful ruler.

Unfortunately, Cen Li seemed not to hear him and looked in the opposite direction.

"Lord Cen Li, look here."

A particularly loud voice successfully attracted Cen Li's attention.

"Ahhhh, Your Excellency is looking at me! I can die without regrets."

"The male insect I photographed is definitely the most handsome!"

Ashel watched the swarm of crazed female insects, then expressionlessly looked away.

His tone was ambiguous: "My lord, you are very popular."

Cen Li handed the invitation to the servant at the door, then shifted his gaze to Ash'er's face.

The female soldier's lips were downturned, and she didn't look happy.

Cen Li said, "I heard them calling your name too."

Ashel said slowly, "That's different."

"They mention me only because of you."

Cen Li looked at him with a strange expression. "Major General, are you jealous?"

Ash's neck stiffened, and even the servant checking the invitations in front of him gave him several strange looks.

His tone was slow and somewhat unnatural, "My lord... I didn't mean that."

"oh."

Cen Li gave a half-smile.

Ashel steeled herself and followed the male ruler toward the main banquet hall. "As you know, the first rule of the female ruler's manual is to forbid jealousy."

"The Queen's Handbook?"

Ash noticed Cen Li's confusion and explained to him, "This is issued by the Matchmaking Bureau. Every female ruler has one, so that she can better serve her male ruler."

"My lord, I have studied them carefully, and I know every detail by heart," Ash paused, then added.

The female soldier looked serious, which amused Cen Li, who couldn't help but ask curiously, "What else is there?"

Ashel, suddenly questioned, straightened his back slightly and said seriously, "Be good at reading between the lines, and do your best to meet the demands of the powerful ruler; be obedient and never disobey the powerful ruler; be careful with your words and actions, and never displease the powerful ruler..."

This is very Zerg-like.

All the rules and regulations are designed to restrict the female insects, while the male insects have nothing to worry about and live a carefree life.

The lord didn't say stop. Ash glanced at his expression, paused slightly, and then continued.

"When serving a male master, one must kneel and never look down at him; one must not be jealous, but should encourage the male master to take more female servants; the male master is never wrong, and the female master should reflect on her own actions; kneeling and whipping is a sign of affection, and the female master should be grateful..."

"stop."

What is all this nonsense??

Cen Li's brows furrowed even more. The rules that followed were becoming increasingly outrageous. Was this how the Empire brainwashed female insects?

They kneel on the ground to receive the male insect's whip, and are even moved to tears of gratitude.

Ashel hesitated to continue, gradually slowing his speech, because he suddenly realized that he had not followed several of the rules.

Ashel lacked a magnanimous heart. Last time, he was worried about the safety of the lord, so he suggested that the lord remarry. He regretted it as soon as he said it, although the lord's answer later made him feel fortunate.

However, it is still clear that he was not a qualified queen.

He rarely knelt, rarely accepted whippings, and there were many other instances of disrespect.

Perhaps the lord has become... lenient? Allowing Ashel to overlook the specifics of the rules.

He had always strictly followed the rules before.

Ashel was acutely aware of his problem, and after being interrupted, he felt a little uneasy.

Would the male ruler feel that she was not a qualified female ruler?

"My lord, I will correct myself in the future..."

"Throw it away."

Two voices rang out simultaneously.

Ashel looked confused. "What?"

Cen Li frowned, enunciating clearly, "Throw away that so-called Female Ruler Code."

Ash asked, bewildered, "Why?"

Cen Li was straightforward and didn't explain, "There's no reason."

Ashel didn't respond for a long time.

Seeing that he still looked confused, Cen Li said, "You're not allowed to do what they say from now on."

Ash blinked, and following his lead, asked, "So what should I do?"

How can I please the powerful ruler?

Ashir's eyes were serious, as if he were earnestly asking the lord for advice.

Cen Li was stumped by the question.

The female ruler asked him how she should serve him?

This question is too, too strange!

Cen Li gritted his teeth. "Think for yourself."

This is really putting Ashel in a difficult position.

He lacked confidence and always felt that what he did might not meet the expectations of the powerful ruler.

Insects had already spotted them from a short distance away.

A huge crystal chandelier hung from the high dome, its glassy light illuminating the line of insects walking towards Cen Li and Ashir.

"Cen Li!"

"You really came!"

Chloe wore a sparkly dress adorned with numerous luxurious and dazzling gemstones, which shimmered under the crystal chandelier as she jogged over.

"I've been waiting for you for so long, I thought you weren't coming."

When Chloe smiled, her eyes crinkled, and she casually clung to Cen Li's arm. The two female insects that followed behind her looked somewhat helpless at the sight.

The two grown men were hugging and carrying each other.

Cen Li's lips twitched slightly, and he tugged at his arm.

It didn't budge.

Chloe was completely unaware of Cen Li's struggle and assumed that Cen Li was uncomfortable in this position, so she changed to half-holding his arm.

He showed Cen Li his new clothes, asking, "Do I look good?"

Cen Li lowered his gaze, and his eyes were momentarily blinded.

Meeting Chloe's expectant gaze, Cen Li nodded, "Beautiful."

"Like..."

Chloe looked at him encouragingly.

Cen Li said quietly, "Like a small diamond."

Chloe's eyes lit up even more, as if she had met a soulmate. "You understand me!"

"This was given to me by Lega; he knows I love sparkly things."

Chloe let go of his hand, pulled over a female insect behind her, and introduced it to Cen Li, "This is Lega."

"Look, his eyes are as beautiful as jewels."

Lega blushed slightly; being praised by the male lord in front of so many insects made his heart beat faster.

"Greetings, Your Excellency. I am Leca, the female attendant of the male lord."

The other person had a pair of emerald eyes, clear and bright green, like a tranquil and clear lake.

It is indeed beautiful.

Chloe then introduced Cen Li to another of his female attendants.

"This is Monayin. His wings are the rarest of all, seven-colored, shimmering in the sunlight, especially..."

Monain suddenly covered Chloe's mouth, her expression one of annoyance and embarrassment. "My lord, please stop!"