Chapter 251: Chapter 251: Divorce

When Lu Xiao reappeared in her office at the Fifth Research Institute a week later, she was met with teasing looks from her mentors.

“Well, well, look who it is. Our Xiao Xiao is finally back at work. So, how did Vice Admiral Ares’s rut go? Was it smooth?”

It was no surprise they knew. Cecilia had requested the leave for her, and as females themselves, they understood what was going on the moment they heard.

They didn’t mean any harm by it; they just wanted to deliberately tease Lu Xiao, watch the young female blush, and satisfy their own mischievous whims.

Lu Xiao had to admit she was indeed thin-skinned when it came to these things.

But she refused to acknowledge it, forcing a calm expression. “Yes, it went very smoothly.”

In truth, she was a little puzzled. This wasn’t her first time accompanying Ares through his rut. Because she had prior experience, she hadn’t expected it to last so long this time.

She was too embarrassed to ask Cecilia about such things, so she could only consult Teacher Ai Li.

After hearing the young female’s confusion, Teacher Ai Li looked at Lu Xiao with an incredibly fond expression. “That’s because Ares adores you and feels completely secure around you. So he didn’t suppress himself and instead indulged his craving for you.”

“Are you saying that a male’s rut can be controlled in duration?”

“Yes. Generally, only a male who is extremely confident that his female master won’t resent him for it would act this way.” As Teacher Ai Li spoke, a trace of envy unconsciously crept into her eyes. Despite having several partners, not a single one could give her, their female master, the same level of trust and reliance that Ares gave Lu Xiao.

Even though she had already tried to change so much.

She believed that in the entire Empire, the only female who could achieve this was Lu Xiao.

Because she had truly managed to win his heart with her own, loving Ares without reservation. In return, Ares gave her that same love.

Lu Xiao, however, was deeply shocked by Teacher Ai Li’s words.

’I can’t believe that’s how it is,’ she thought. ’But Ares didn’t say a thing; he just showed it through his actions. That guy, honestly!’

Thinking this, Lu Xiao couldn’t help but smile. She felt as if all her previous efforts were finally paying off.

“You’re very happy, aren’t you?”

Lu Xiao nodded, openly admitting it.

Because she really was very happy.

Ares, who had also taken a week of leave, immediately became the center of attention upon his return to the military district.

Many who ran into him couldn’t help but discuss it in private afterward: “Is it just me, or does Vice Admiral Ares seem to be in better and better shape lately?”

“You feel that way too? I guess it’s not just me, then. When I look at Vice Admiral Ares now, I feel like he’s practically glowing.”

“It’s not just the glowing. Have you noticed his aura has gotten exceptionally powerful? Honestly, I feel like even Admiral Kula Peng’s presence doesn’t compare to his now.”

“I completely agree. To be honest, I’m a little afraid to look Vice Admiral Ares directly in the eye now, but I also can’t help wanting to look at him. AHHH, is this what a male with a good female master is like? I’m tired of saying how envious I am!”

“Hey, did any of you notice? The leave for Vice Admiral Ares’s rut this time was exceptionally long, wasn’t it?”

“That’s right!”

At this point, as males, they all naturally knew what that implied.

And because they knew, they were suddenly at a loss for words. The envy was just too much, wasn’t it?

When would they ever meet a female master they could love with all their hearts and without reservation, who would love them back just as much?

Probably only in their dreams!

*

On a weekend morning, Lu Xiao accompanied Admiral Clan to the Civic Affairs Hall to file for divorce.

When they arrived, the other party involved, Lu Ge Wei, had not yet shown up.

The two of them sat on a bench in the hall, waiting and chatting. Any outsider who saw them would have thought they were a father and daughter with a very good relationship.

When Lu Ge Wei walked in, this was the scene that greeted her, and she found it exceptionally jarring.

“Alright, stop showing off your precious father-daughter bond. Aren’t we here for a divorce? Let’s go. Just don’t come crying when it’s time for you to face the punishment.”

Faced with Lu Ge Wei’s sarcastic remarks, neither Lu Xiao nor Admiral Clan responded.

They went to the divorce processing window. Since Admiral Clan had filed an application in advance, they could complete the procedure directly today.

Lu Ge Wei walked over, sat down with a haughty expression, and tossed her identification inside.

The clerk glanced at her, then looked toward Admiral Clan and Lu Xiao.

Admiral Clan handed over his identification along with a letter of exemption.

The clerk took it suspiciously. “What is this?”

“You’ll know once you read it.” Admiral Clan didn’t explain, simply gesturing for the clerk to open it.

The clerk opened the letter. Upon seeing its contents and Her Majesty the Queen’s seal, he shot to his feet. “My apologies, please wait a moment. We’ve never encountered this before. I need to go consult my superior.”

He’d even started using honorifics without realizing it.

Lu Ge Wei was momentarily stunned, then turned to Admiral Clan. “What are you trying to pull now? Don’t tell me Duke Cecilia is trying to pull strings to get you out of your punishment? Don’t be ridiculous. You’re the one who asked for the divorce. Are you scared now that you have to face the consequences? You think everything good in life is supposed to go your way?”

Admiral Clan sat to the side, unwilling to waste his breath on her.

Lu Xiao also sat quietly beside Admiral Clan. The two were so silent it was as if they hadn’t heard a word Lu Ge Wei said, which, it had to be said, was incredibly infuriating.

Lu Ge Wei’s expression grew uglier at being ignored. She rapped on the glass. “Hello? Is anyone going to process this or not? I’ll file a complaint for neglecting me!”

No one inside responded to her threat, which only made Lu Ge Wei angrier.

Fortunately, just before she could do something rash, the clerk hurried back with another person.

He then said respectfully to Admiral Clan, “We have just confirmed that this is indeed from Her Majesty the Queen’s own hand. We will proceed according to the instructions. Rest assured, you will not face any penalties regarding your divorce from Earl Lu Ge Wei. Furthermore, we will take full responsibility for the matter of property division between you and Earl Lu Ge Wei. You only need to wait.”

Lu Ge Wei, who had been listening to the entire exchange from the side, shot to her feet. “What do you mean? Why isn’t he being punished? And did you ask for my opinion on property division? I don’t agree!”

“Our sincerest apologies, Earl Lu Ge Wei. Her Majesty the Queen has issued an order granting Admiral Clan a right of divorce exemption. This means he will not be subject to any of the penalties associated with divorce. If you have any objections, you may appeal to Her Majesty the Queen. However, in the meantime, we will still proceed according to the requirements in this letter.”

With that, the clerk unfolded the letter and pressed it against the glass, allowing Lu Ge Wei to see the contents clearly.

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