CHAPTER 91: CHAPTER 33: FLOURISHING ERA OF THE EMPIRE (PART 2)

Chen Yin just happened to finish reciting his speech at this moment, and before his words even settled, there was this sudden loud snore, making the scene awkward yet amusing for a while.

The fact was, when everyone snapped back to their senses, they didn’t know whether to feel embarrassed or amused.

The owner of the snore also woke up with a sudden jolt. He’s quite a laid-back old fellow, he sleeps whenever he feels like it, and he slept so soundly that he let out such a loud snore.

Seeing everyone looking at him with indescribable expressions, he realized he must have made a noise in his sleep, thus caught by everyone. He chuckled, scratching his bald spot: "Isn’t it because Your Majesty’s voice is too lulling?"

He said it very earnestly, not minding that he took a jab at Chen Yin’s delicate heart. The few big shots present exchanged glances, but couldn’t hold back their laughter. Even Chen Yin himself was amused, laughing so hard he slapped his thigh but couldn’t stop.

Ke Lian slightly curled his lips, seeing Du Xixi leaning on his shoulder, laughing uncontrollably. He patted her back and said, "See? Our Blue Star Empire’s National Day ceremony is always solemn yet relaxed."

Being the National Day ceremony of a great empire, it must be solemn, but the Blue Star Empire itself loves peace, emphasizing harmonious coexistence among people. Even though everyone here is a colleague or a superior and subordinate, they don’t mind a bit of playful banter.

The atmosphere was so joyful here, and the live broadcast was almost as lively. They were just on the verge of sleep when that thunderous snore startled them awake.

The audience, having watched the National Day ceremony many times, already had a good grasp of the personalities of the officials and the Emperor of the Blue Star Empire. They could more or less guess who was the talent behind the snore, and upon seeing the live broadcast, it really was him!

[——I thought we would be woken by the roar of cannons or the shouts of soldiers, or pulled out of our dreams by the salutes, but never did I expect to be awakened like this!

——Our Grandpa Jiang really worked hard, snoring so heavily, he probably didn’t rest well, right...

——Is LS going off-topic? But indeed, heavy snoring needs attention.

...

——You’re focusing on Grandpa Jiang’s snoring, but I’m focusing on His Majesty’s hypnotic power. If recorded and played for the Insect Clan, what would the effect be?

——Perhaps His Majesty needs a career change!

...

——The Marshal’s Wife! The Marshal’s Wife’s smile is so beautiful!

——I really want to be the shoulder the Marshal’s Wife leans on, but why is she already married to the Marshal... so heartbreaking!

——...Then I’ll carry off the Marshal!

——Get lost!

——Get loooost!!

——Get loooost!!!

...]

No matter how far off-topic the live chat was, in reality, after the laughter, the main event of today was about to begin. Everyone gathered themselves, waiting patiently for the now-composed Chen Yin to issue his orders.

The live chat was also influenced by the serious demeanor of the big shots, with the barrage gradually no longer filling the screen, only occasionally popping up to assert presence.

Chen Yin looked at the various troops occupying most of the ground below the Imperial Palace walls, a hint of pride flashed in his eyes, and he loudly shouted into the microphone: "All personnel, attention!"

"Yes!" A unified shout echoed to the heavens, even though the recording device had toned down the volume, the viewers of the live broadcast were still startled greatly by this collective yell.

"All units, listen up!"

"Yes!"

"The parade begins!"

"Yes!"

Such simple dialogue had already fully aroused everyone’s curiosity and attention. Except for Du Xixi, almost everyone experienced this once a year, but for decades, without exception, the parade has always been the moment everyone pays the most attention to, and is also the moment of greatest pride for all!

The army, navy, and air force, each in different colors, marched forward in neat steps.

Their hands and feet moved almost in unison; their chins formed a straight line, no matter how large the movement, that line remained steady as ever.

Their gaze was fixed in one direction—the viewing stand! They didn’t blink! Their eyes shone brightly! They were awaiting His Majesty’s inspection!

Infantry, artillery, assault troops... laser cannons, quantum bombs, mecha units...

They are the citizens of the Empire, but also the guardians of the Empire!

Du Xixi looked down at them as they passed one by one, clearly around the same age as her, maybe a few years older at most, yet they were now full of youthful valor and vigor!