Him and their stars.

Chapter 2233 With concubines and consorts, of course there must be an empress.
Yu Lian felt depressed, but his spiritual senses were inexplicably stirred and soaring amidst the cheers that resounded throughout the starry sky, continuing to extend uncontrollably into the surrounding starry heavens.

In the more distant nebulae, the phantoms of colossal, sentient beasts rejoice. Fierce and fierce, they are star dragons, their wings of light stretching across star systems, unleashing powerful battle cries that echo through space under an invisible pull. Sacred and solemn, they are celestial whales, gracefully dancing, scattering a shower of light like rainbows and fireflies.

The laws of the entire universe celebrate this, and all things are bathed in this blessing.

Standing on the cloud, Yu Lian looked at "himself" who was covered in golden light and worshipped by all the universe, and his heart was filled with a surge of absurd and surreal jealousy.

He can only push everything in the distance out of the realm of surrealism now. Otherwise, he would surely have to commit suicide that very day because he couldn't bear such a high level of shame.
Long live the empresses!

Okay, let's leave aside the previous ones. What's this one?

Yu Lian's brow twitched. Before he could think it through, his exceptionally keen senses involuntarily extended downwards to the palace complex below. His senses naturally penetrated the magnificent and solemn exterior, spreading towards the more private areas within.

His consciousness, like an invisible breeze, swept through the corridors and halls, eventually flowing slowly into a vast space shrouded in a transparent dome.

Here, it's warm like springtime, lush and green, full of life, and the air is filled with moist moisture and the rich fragrance of flowers and fruits.

Of course, it was also mixed with the chirping of orioles and the alluring sound of rippling water.

This is an indoor hot spring garden.

The hot spring pools are scattered throughout your amazing garden. The pool water is a dreamy milky white, azure blue, or even pale gold, with wisps of steam rising from it, while seemingly reflecting the stars.

The colorful and exotic flowers and plants, along with the luminous crystals, illuminate the entire space in a hazy and enchanting way.

Hundreds of graceful and beautiful women are playing in the hot spring.

This seemed to be the final battleground of a cosmic beauty pageant.

Besides those who are half human, there are also the Tirek, Gumeya, Togruta, Terrabi, and all other subhuman races that conform to human aesthetics.

They all possess breathtaking beauty and figures.

They might chase and frolic in the pool, splashing water to create breathtaking curves; or they might lazily lean against the smooth jade stones by the pool, letting the warm spring water wash over their elegant figures.

Silvery laughter echoed in the spacious hall, mingling with the brilliance of crystals and the splash of water droplets, creating an atmosphere of vibrant life.

Yu Lian watched this scene with an emotionless poker face, showing no emotion whatsoever.

He said he knew most of the beauties there. The key question is, why are there also Jiafeier and Nairhana? Aren't they Orange Cat's group of girlfriends?
That's fine, after all, I have some personal connections with Gilly and Nailhana. But why were all those successful but impeccably dressed ladies that Krell invited to entertain me last time also there? I can't even remember their names!
Even those girl group members who dance in the nightclub lobby were there—what the heck? I can't even remember each of their faces.

...Wait, why are Amya and Agnes here too? Didn't you two go your separate ways long ago for the sake of the continuation of the ancient Mea civilization? What's with you eating cantaloupe in the garden?

Yu Lian opened his mouth slightly, but didn't know what to say. His consciousness and senses expanded slightly, and he immediately realized that the beauty of the palace complex was definitely not limited to this one place.

Or rather, this is the most polite they've ever been.

Through the conversation, Yu Lian learned that the girls here were probably of the highest rank, "Fei" and "Pin," so they were somewhat reserved.

Liuli Zhixia and Jili are concubines, and these girls whose names I can't even remember are consorts, right?

Yu Lian could only grit his teeth at this statement, then slapped himself hard on the forehead.

"I... I'm not that kind of person. You can doubt my character, but you can't doubt my taste! That's too... too insulting." He was almost trembling with anger and tears this time, but then he suddenly realized that since they already had a colossal crystal palace that spanned races and galaxies, and concubines and consorts, as well as a large number of female officials and palace maids of various ranks, there was no reason why they wouldn't have an heir.

Yu Lian, who decided to just let loose, felt that since things had come to this point, the absence of Fei Fei, Bu Lin, and Yani definitely felt wrong.

Furthermore, since I'm no longer fixated on racial constraints, why not let loose a bit and even abandon the constraints of my biological nature altogether?
I'm already such a chuunibyou (delusional) big, yellow-skinned guy, why should I limit myself to the worldview of carbon-based monkeys?
So, where is Little Grey?

The robot did not respond to her.

Well, she shouldn't have responded to herself either.

Perhaps he should first figure out where Feifei and the others were. To be honest, although he was a virtuous man who never strayed from his lover, as a healthy adult, he had also fantasized about sleeping together. Since this fantasy had gone this far, there was no reason why they wouldn't be there. Yu Lian composed himself, letting his absurd perception continue to extend, traversing the luxurious palace and searching through the labyrinthine corridors. Deep within the palace complex, at the top of a white tower tightly shrouded by an invisible force field, he finally found a very familiar figure.

With a thought, he entered the room at the top of the tower.

This is a spacious and bright room, with a huge arched viewing window that offers a panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains, the sea of ​​clouds, and a portion of the magnificent palace below.

One side of the room is a bookshelf filled with all kinds of books. There are also desks and lab benches with data boards, control panels, and various strange instruments.

On the other side is a warm and inviting living space, elegant and comfortable. The various furnishings, though exquisite, are imbued with a cozy, homey atmosphere.

Amida Berencaster sat in a soft chair by the window, holding an old-fashioned paper book. She looked like a virtuous wife and loving mother accustomed to domestic life, her platinum blonde hair tied into a short braid and draped over her shoulder, exuding a sense of leisure, tranquility, and even a touch of languor.

The depths of those sapphire blue eyes remained strangely calm, with a faint hint of weariness still lingering within.

This version of Yani isn't exactly the newest skin. In the world of the Heart-Refining Bureau, which may or may not even exist, Yani, who has lived with her for over a decade like an old married couple, is probably what this skin feels like.

But... which family's virtuous wife and loving mother dresses so politely at home?

Yu Lian's gaze swept over her literally thin, transparent gauze dress, indicating that it was indeed a new skin. For Miss Bei, who cultivated a high-IQ, science-loving persona, to play with this kind of contrast was quite unsettling.

Across from her, Yani seemed to finally realize something, raising her head to meet Yu Lian's gaze. She paused slightly, a blush creeping across her cheeks, but considering that she was not only the mistress but also an old married couple, she simply stretched out her shapely figure with a self-deprecating smile.

"What? That look on your face, like you've been cheated on. I didn't betray you. This is clearly just your hobby," she said irritably.

“Mine? The one outside, I think.” Yu Lianzheng said, trying to explain.

“That’s you too,” Yani said. “At least in this timeline, you’re quite enthusiastic.”

Yu Lian's gaze also fell on her ankle. Her fair ankle was encased in a cold, hard iron hoop, which inexplicably gave it a cruel and discordant beauty.

"This, this..."

"The tool that imprisons me, huh? In this future, you'll probably awaken many strange fantasies as well."

"No, this could never be me!" Yu Lian raised his hands and took a step back: "This can't be sure it's the future; it might just be a dream."

His attitude was very serious, as if this could completely suppress his agitation and confusion.

Almost oblivious to everything, Yani chuckled and closed her book. Yu Lian noticed that the book's pages were adorned with an ancient and elegant sun emblem, the very symbol of the Book of the Sun God.

"What's the difference, my dear? What's the difference between a future on a certain timeline and a dream that never came to pass for us?"

Is this the time to discuss philosophical questions? Although it makes a lot of sense.

"So, last time it was the Alliance Grand Commander and the Queen Behind the Scenes, what are they playing this time?"

“There is no empress behind the scenes. Besides, as you can see, this is my prison, my palace.” Yani’s gaze fell on the magnificent palace complex outside the window: “In this ‘future,’ I saw many possibilities and deduced countless paths. In the end, I chose the gentlest and safest way.”

"what?"

"Since you can't resist, then enjoy it. As you can see, I am now the Empress of this unified Galactic Empire."

Yu Lian felt an absurd dizziness, and then slapped himself on the forehead.

He at least didn't ask "whose empress," so his mental state wasn't completely beyond redemption.

Yani chuckled softly, her expression unreadable: "This is the most reasonable arrangement. Berencaster still wields considerable influence within the Alliance. As long as I am your wife, it will be enough to stabilize the rear and appease all factions. Even if I don't have real power, I won't be able to leave this palace complex, and I'll often be forced to wear all sorts of strange clothes and be subjected to all sorts of bizarre poses by you..."

As she said this, her cheeks flushed again.

Yu Lian's emotions were somewhat complicated. In that other tempering formation, he thought he had tried every possible method. Now it seemed he was still incredibly superficial!