Above the Galaxy
Chapter 356 - 230: Evening Comes and Snow is Imminent, Can We Share a Drink?

Chapter 356: Chapter 230: Evening Comes and Snow is Imminent, Can We Share a Drink?

The person who should have died had instead left with one life intact.

Thus, whose child was the woman cradling in her arms?

Facing such a "traitor," how much manpower and resources would one need to pay to swap the baby under the heavy surveillance of the Empire? How big of a sacrifice would need to be made?

How many lives would the old man and their group have to fill in to keep themselves alive?

Tang Fei had always been reluctant to face this issue, or rather, the inherent fear made him want to evade these concerns.

However, when he heard about everything his parents and clansmen had gone through, he still felt a piercing pain in his heart.

Blood is thicker than water!

The tragic deaths of his parents, the cries of the baby, the devotion and bloodshed of his father’s friends and generals, and the safety of his own and Little Fatty’s lives...

Each and every one of these was forcing him to walk down a dangerous path.

From the moment he was born, he was left with no second option.

If his identity was exposed, regardless of how he expressed his loyalty to the Imperial Family, clinging to Zhong Daolong’s leg and wailing that he was loyal to His Majesty...

Would that be useful?

Phoenix might speak out for him, but Zhong Daolong would definitely raise the slaughter sword.

He understood the Royal Family as well as human nature.

Mr. Sheng did not notice anything unusual about Tang Fei, he looked up into Tang Fei’s eyes and joked, "By the way, that general shares your last name... He’s also a Tang."

"Really? People with the surname Tang can be generals too?"

"Of course, not just generals, but the king of generals... He is the Grand Marshal of the Empire. Because of him, the Empire underwent military reforms. Even the position of ’Marshal’ was removed and taken over by the Military Committee..."

"It seems I too have a chance of becoming a general," Tang Fei said with a laugh.

Mr. Sheng looked at Tang Fei and said, "During peacetime, becoming a general is not an easy task. However, if you just cling tight to our Little Princess’s leg, not to talk of a general, even becoming a marshal wouldn’t be a problem."

"I feel like you’re mocking me," Tang Fei said.

"I didn’t mean you were a gigolo or anything."

"..."

While the two were chatting, the crowd suddenly burst into cheers.

Above Imperial Square, countless intelligent aircraft shot into the sky, each glowing with golden brilliance.

They arranged themselves in the sky into huge numeric symbols, ten, nine, eight...

The people on the square continued the countdown: seven, six, five, four, three, two, one...

Boom!

All the aircraft simultaneously launched colorful electronic fireworks, splendidly vibrant, the whole sky bright as daylight.

The new year had arrived.

Countless men and women embraced one another, and some young couples kissed passionately.

Tang Fei and Sheng Xinhua exchanged a glance and, influenced by the atmosphere on the scene, embraced as well.

Sheng Xinhua released Tang Fei, urging, "Make a wish quickly. I hear wishes under fireworks come true especially well."

After saying this, Sheng Xinhua closed his eyes, placed his hands together, and made a wish.

Tang Fei, watching Sheng Xinhua’s earnest expression, followed suit, closing his eyes and silently making his own wish.

After Sheng Xinhua’s wish was finished, the electronic fireworks in the sky had also ceased.

She looked at Tang Fei, curious, "Tang Fei, what did you wish for?"

"You first," Tang Fei said.

"I can’t tell you," Sheng Xinhua replied. "A wish won’t come true if you say it out loud."

"Then why did you ask me?"

"It’s your wish, not mine... besides, you haven’t told me either, have you?"

"..."

Indeed, it’s better to offend a villain than a woman.

Villains consider pros and cons; women only care if they’re pleased or not.

Just then, Tang Fei’s phone began ringing.

Tang Fei glanced at the caller ID, then pressed the voice call button.

With so many people around, it wasn’t possible to have a video call with the Empire Princess in front of everyone.

That would be like broadcasting live...

If that happened, he and the Princess’s scandalous news would top the search charts again.

And imagine, video-calling the princess while another rumored girlfriend stood beside him...

It would likely result in him being hunted down like a rat in the streets thereafter.

"Tang Fei, happy New Year," came the crisp voice over the phone.

"Happy New Year, Phoenix," Tang Fei said tenderly.

"Are you outside?"

"Yes. I’m at Imperial Square for the New Year’s Eve celebration..." Tang Fei glanced at Sheng Xinhua and added, "Mr. Sheng is beside me."

"I know, have fun..." Phoenix said, sounding a bit envious. "I just got done with my duties..."

As a Royal Princess, Phoenix naturally had endless schedules and protocols to handle.

It was somewhat manageable on ordinary days, but during significant festivals, their schedules became even busier.

Often, she had to represent the Empire on inspections and visits abroad, unable to spend the New Year domestically.

"Tough work," Tang Fei said with a smile. "Sadly, there’s nothing much we can do to help or even get a chance to."

"Didn’t my dad appoint you as the deputy captain of the Imperial Guard? Next time I travel abroad, I’ll bring you along."

Tang Fei was momentarily moved and asked, "Really?"

"Sounds like Captain Tang is quite eager?"

"With great favor comes great responsibility. If I could do something for Her Highness, I would naturally feel honored."

"Shall we agree on that then?"

"Liars have to swallow a thousand needles."