The welfare benefits of the Xianzhou people make countless people envious.
Not to mention someone retired at Alchemy Commision Head's level.
This check was not the former Alchemy Commision Head's pension, but an extra reward given by the Marshal.
After receiving this letter, the former Alchemy Commision Head did not forget Guanliang who had helped him. He generously paid out of his own pocket and split half of the patrol funds.
The patrol funds can be transferred, but the check absolutely cannot be shared with others.
Guanliang's mouth twitched. Without hesitation, he refused the former Alchemy Commision Head's transfer.
This was what the other party deserved. How could he accept it?
Guanliang could not help complaining inwardly.
With the Marshal spending money like this… how could he possibly save anything? Definitely someone who spends all income each month.
He thought about Hua, whose spending had been restricted by the Marshal, and the new rules limiting expenses for underage Xianzhou citizens that came along with it.
Too bad the Marshal was not underage, so there was no way to limit his spending.
Guanliang felt extremely regretful. A few days later, he attended Hua's parent meeting on behalf of his superior.
After that came the students' exclusive long vacation.
People her age had already boarded ships heading to other star systems. Sadly, Hua had already started working early as a junior helper in the Six Divisions.
Oh, more accurately, not child labor.
Xianzhou had already revised the law. For exceptionally gifted children, conditions could be relaxed appropriately.
Since Hua was noticed by the Marshal at a glance, she naturally counted among the geniuses.
After careful consideration, Guanliang arranged the Six Divisions in order.
As for why only the Six Divisions and not the Cloud Knights… the Marshal had not mentioned it.
Based on his superior's personality, he was probably waiting for a suitable enemy. When the right time came, he would send Hua to the front line.
For now, they would start with the Sky-Faring Commission.
Guanliang took Hua to meet the Commission Chief. The two people and one fox-person had a meal together.
Only after they were full and satisfied did Guanliang tell her the Marshal's plan.
The fox-person considered herself a like-minded friend of Guanliang and immediately patted her chest in assurance, saying she would properly teach the Crown Princess for the Marshal.
Guanliang, "..."
As long as she did not raise another Marshal fangirl, he would thank the heavens.
Guanliang worried constantly. Even the next day before Hua departed for the Sky-Faring Commission, he still felt uneasy.
He gave Hua repeated instructions before finally letting her go.
Hua arrived early at the Sky-Faring Commission and met the Commission Chief.
The fox-person had waited a long time and acted extremely enthusiastic.
No matter what, she had to quickly teach the Crown Princess well.
Besides the Sky-Faring Commission, the Crown Princess still had to learn from other colleagues… truly tight on time.
During this period, the Commission Chief talked from aviation to transportation, then from transportation to trade, and finally diplomacy.
She firmly rejected an entry application from a certain mechanical lifeform.
Hua looked carefully and hesitated. "This one… is the leader of a mechanical planet. Do we not need to deal with it?"
The Commission Chief's tone became slightly dismissive. She smiled and said, "So what?"
Forget General Yaoqing, even someone like her, just a small Commission Chief, was not easily met by ordinary people.
The number of planets directly under Xianzhou was astonishing. Their leaders rushed one after another wanting to board the giant ships, but very few were qualified to meet Xianzhou's top level.
The Commission Chief had not even recognized all her own people yet. Why waste time on mechanical races?
She pulled back her thoughts and quickly showed Hua a smile, speaking gently, "Your Highness the Crown Princess, not just anyone is qualified to enter Xianzhou."
The fox-person's expression became more and more passionate. Just as she was about to properly introduce the Xianzhou Alliance and the many affiliated planets conquered by the Marshal, her jade terminal rang.
The fox-person's expression changed instantly.
Hua spoke at the right time. "It must be something urgent. Go ahead first."
To accompany the Crown Princess, the Commission Chief had already set her jade terminal to silent.
Forget subordinates or colleagues of equal rank, even the General's messages were postponed.
So the sender… must be someone close to the Marshal.
The fox-person apologized, took out the jade terminal, and glanced at it.
Then this calm, experienced Commission Chief who had gone through countless storms frowned, her expression growing serious.
Seeing this, Hua asked hesitantly, "Very urgent?"
The Commission Chief looked troubled. She did not want to reveal the truth, but considering the Crown Princess's identity, she had to speak honestly.
"Very urgent. One of the Marshal's admirers has come to Yaoqing."
Hua, "???"
Her brain instantly froze.
Thanks to many confrontations with her guardian, Hua had already trained herself not to show emotions easily.
Even hearing something unbelievable, she kept her expression steady.
Her face showed nothing, but inside she could not understand.
What? Her unreliable guardian actually had women chasing him?
The Commission Chief continued, "Usually the chief strategist handles this kind of thing. Sometimes he's too busy and asks others to help. This time, we need to deal with her."
Hua gathered her thoughts and asked back, "Deal with? How?"
The Commission Chief quickly explained, "Not the kind of dealing you're thinking…"
Hua, "..."
What kind of dealing was she thinking?
Originally the Commission Chief planned to let Hua stay at the Sky-Faring Commission.
That was the Crown Princess. Still very young. How could she hear about romantic matters? How could she meet the Marshal's admirer?
But Hua was very curious and insisted on going along, so the fox-person gave in and took her outside.
Anyone qualified to meet the Marshal and pursue him would not be ordinary.
This time, it was the daughter of a shareholder of the Interstellar Peace Corporation.
The fox-person softly introduced the admirer's background.
After listening a while, Hua realized the Commission Chief kept emphasizing the admirer's family background.
Combining that with what she blurted earlier when Hua asked how to deal with it, Hua formed a guess.
If the admirer had an ordinary background… would they really handle it simply and roughly?
Hua felt complicated as she followed behind the Commission Chief to the admirer.
A bouquet of flowers lay by that person's feet. Hearing footsteps, she turned to look at them. After meeting the fox-person's eyes, she sighed deeply.
The Commission Chief seemed to have met her many times before, her tone very familiar.
"This time, flowers?"
The young lady, flawless in looks and figure but with questionable taste, nodded.
She said that to pursue someone like the Marshal, who lacked no admirers, she must do the opposite. So she specifically prepared flowers most men would give women.
Hua, "..."
Judging by the result, it failed completely.
The fox-person sympathetically patted the young lady's head and led both of them into a dessert shop.
After several desserts, the young lady said in confusion, "What do you think, if I fold a check into a flower and give him a bouquet, would that work better?"
Commission Chief, "…Maybe it's not about flowers or checks."
The young lady sighed again. "Do you know what return gift he gave me? A problem exercise book!"
"He actually still treats me like a child."
"I just want to tell him… is it possible I already graduated?! I really like you!"
Hua held her fork, eating without taste.
She truly could not understand.
Hua could not help asking the question in her heart. "What do you like about him?"
What was there worth liking about that guy?
The young lady answered without thinking. "He looks good."
She also shared a photo with them.
"This photo was taken the day the Star Sea Community was founded."
There were many people in the photo, including great leaders famous across the star sea and recorded in history.
Her guardian was surrounded by people, walking outward.
Only at this moment did Hua truly feel her guardian's identity.
Compared to the flattering or admiring expressions of others beside him, he seemed especially different.
His features were refined. Looking straight ahead, he wore a gentle and harmless smile.
Whether appearance or hairstyle, he looked exactly like the guardian who stayed home buried in paperwork.
Hua thought this was perfectly normal.
After adulthood, Xianzhou people's appearance no longer changed.
For some reason, she felt the person in the photo looked a bit younger.
The Commission Chief's eyes lit up and she immediately asked the young lady for the photo. They chatted enthusiastically.
During this, the fox-person slipped in persuasion, subtly discouraging the admirer.
The young lady, still young and unaware of the world's dangers, was quickly convinced.
Before parting, the young lady waved her hand, paid the bill first, and said freely, "It's fine, whatever! Anyway, in this world, no one deserves him, and no one can catch up to him..."
She suddenly stopped, covered Hua's ears with both hands, said a few things children should not hear, then released her hands and strode away.
The Commission Chief and Hua looked at each other.
The fox-person sighed toward the sky, "I failed you... I corrupted Her Highness the Crown Princess... now I can only repay with my life..."
Hua, "…No need, really no need!"
She repeatedly said she had not heard anything inappropriate. After calming the Commission Chief, she returned home.
Strangely, Hua did not see her guardian or Guanliang in the familiar room, so she returned to her own courtyard.
As soon as she stepped in, she froze.
Zero, Guanliang, and the Aeon stood in the courtyard, surrounding a huge tree that needed more than a dozen people to hug around.
Hua looked at the giant tree that appeared out of nowhere in her courtyard, then at the two men and one god, and asked, "What is this?"
The Aeon replied, "Golden nanmu wood."
Hua was very puzzled. "Why plant it in my courtyard?"
Guanliang avoided the question, only saying, "It's useful."
Hua continued asking, "Useful for what?"
Zero still had a smile on his face. His arms were crossed, but his tone sounded a bit strange.
He said, "When you get married later, you'll be able to use it."
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