The army of the general has been ambushed, and the enemy, in collaboration with the Yell star system, launched a sudden attack on the base camp.

"A heat-seeking missile hit the general's spacecraft, causing an explosion that instantly melted the wreckage due to the high temperature."

"We searched in three rounds, but we didn't find the body of the General..."

The ashes were taken back for testing and residual DNA was found, belonging to the General.

"Madam... please accept my condolences."

Xu Nuo sat on the sofa, blankly staring at a small bag of grey foam on the table.

Last night, someone who was clearly full of energy and vigor, how could they...

If I had known it would be like this today, I wouldn't have mentioned that matter yesterday...and he would have been able to say everything calmly...

For a moment, a myriad of complex emotions such as regret, shock, and heartache erupted in Xunuo's heart, causing his remaining sanity to crumble.

The soldiers looked at the pale-faced Xu Nuo with a great deal of pity and whispered, "The belongings of the general have been sorted out. Apart from military documents, there are also some personal items and a dozen or so letters."

"Letter?" As if being awakened, Xu Nuo suddenly raised his head. His slightly reddened eyes stared at the person across from him, and he repeated, "What letter?"

"We don't have the authority to open this, sorry. Please, madam, take a look."

Xu Nuo's hand clenched into a fist at his side, and he slowly lowered his head, making a soft "Hmm" sound.

As a sergeant noticed his absent-minded look, he couldn't help but speak up to console him, "It is highly likely that Colonel has met with misfortune, but we shouldn't rule out the possibility of survival. We will continue our search and provide you with a definitive answer."

"Okay," Xu Nuo wiped his face and whispered, "I got it. You want me... to take it slow."

This was a tactful way of bidding farewell. The soldiers nodded in understanding, not saying anything more. They left their belongings and took their leave.

With the fading sound of footsteps, the room fell into utter silence.

Bai Hui had long fainted and was supported back to her room by the butler. Medical robots came in and out, finally putting her to sleep.

Zhan Yue was still young, encountering matters of life and death for the first time. He tightly leaned against Xu Nuo, his small hands covering his mouth to prevent his cry from escaping, only revealing a pair of bright red eyes.

Now, the only one who can support this household is Xunuo.

Xu Nuo took a deep breath, rubbed his eyes, and forced himself to suppress the surging emotions in his chest. He raised his hand and embraced Zhan Yue, saying, "Don't cry, be good."

Zhan Yue looked up, his voice trembling as he spoke, "Has my older brother died?"

The question made Xu Nuo's nose feel sour, and tears almost fell from her eyes. She choked, "......Your brother is so tough, he'll be fine, he'll be fine."

"Um," Zhan Yue wiped away her tears, "I believe you. My older brother has also cheated death many times before, and he's always been fine."

Xunuo nodded and repeated, "It's alright, don't cry, be good..."

The two embraced and leaned on each other for comfort, like groundhogs huddling together for warmth in the cold winter. However, they still couldn't dispel the chill in the air and in their hearts.

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The news of Zhan Chen's unfortunate incident was ultimately unable to be suppressed, and it spread throughout the entire empire the following day.

The internet widely promotes the glorious achievements of Zhan Chen, with magazines rushing to print his personal biography in an attempt to capitalize on the hype and sell it at a good price.

And there were also some people who were always lurking in the shadows, constantly prying into the affairs of the Zhan family, and they began to meddle with their hands and feet, showing signs of restlessness.

Xu Nuo had anticipated that the days to come would be restless, and he knew that many people would come looking for him. However, what he didn't expect was that the first ones to pay him a visit would be from the Xu family.

In the reception room.

Cheng Yingxue was dressed in the trendiest attire, looking extremely radiant. While she spoke comforting words, a bright smile graced her face.

Unintentionally, Xunuo watched as his stepmother practiced Tai Chi with a weary expression. He rubbed his temples and said, "Just say what you want to say."

"Alright, since you're being so direct, I'll be straightforward too," Cheng Yingxue tucked her hair behind her ear, took a moment to consider, and said, "The main reason I came this time is to take you back. I discussed with your father all night last night. Since Zhan Chen has encountered difficulties, it means you don't have such good luck. Although being a second-married omega is not very honorable, at least you haven't been marked." Seeing the cold expression on Xu Nuo's face, she hurriedly added, "Your father and I are very worried about you, and your younger brother is also very worried. It would be better to go home first at this time, and we can talk about other things later."

"Go home?" Xu Nuo stared at her, expressionless, and said, "Zhan Chen's life and death remain uncertain. The elderly at home are frail and sick, while the young ones are innocent and naive. If you ask me to divorce at this time, what about your conscience?"

His straightforward words made Cheng Yingxue's face look unsightly. "Xunuo, I'm telling you all this for your own good. You're just an omega. What can you handle? You still don't understand the upper class circles. If you don't withdraw now, you'll have nowhere to cry in the future."

"I won't cry," Xu Nuo shook her head and made a promise, "I'll take good care of this place and wait for Zhan Chen to come back. And don't consider yourself a noble wife, that's my mother's position, and you're not worthy of it. I don't need you to meddle in my affairs." After finishing her words, without even glancing at the flushed expression on her face, she waved her hand to signal the robot to escort the guest away.

Cheng Yingxue tightly grasped the bag in her hand, stood up angrily and said, "Fine, since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for not warning you!" She clenched her teeth and emphasized each word, "Xunuo, without Zhan Chen's Zhan family, you can't even begin to imagine how many hungry wolves are waiting for you."

"I've heard this before," Xunuo said calmly, "He better be able to swallow it whole, otherwise, I can make sure he chokes to death."

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After seeing off Cheng Yingxue, Xu Nuo sat on the sofa, staring at a certain spot with a distant look in his eyes, obviously lost in thought.

Zhan Yue suddenly appeared from a corner and rushed over to Xu Nuo. He reached out and grabbed his waist, sounding fearful in a way he had never heard before, "Xu Nuo, don't go."

Xu Nuodian paused for a moment, pinching his cheeks helplessly. "I thought Madam had taught you not to eavesdrop on other people's conversations."

Zhan Yue did not answer his question and stubbornly asked, "Will you leave?"

"I won't leave," Xu Nuo pecked his forehead and said in a low voice, "Your brother has treated me poorly, and I haven't even settled the score with him. How can we just cut ties like this?"

Receiving a negative answer, Zhan Yue let out a long sigh of relief. Surprisingly, he felt somewhat grateful for his brother's unfair treatment towards Xunuo.

"Don't be angry, Brother Xu Nuo. When Brother comes back, I will help you teach him a lesson. Don't be angry, I will behave well."

"Okay," Xu Nuo nodded in agreement and asked, "Has madam awakened?"

Speaking of Bai Hui, Zhan Yue lowered his head. "Mom woke up once early this morning, and tears kept streaming down her face. The doctor gave her medicine and she went back to sleep... but she'll probably wake up again soon."

"Okay." Xu Nuo nodded, his mind slowly calculating.

The immediate priority is to consult with Bai Hui about all the external and internal conflicts the Zhan family has endured over these years. This way, when the situation comes knocking, we will have a proper response prepared.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but bitter smile. The skills he had learned from years of scheming and fighting with his stepmother were unexpectedly useful here.