After Crossing Over, I Marked the Empress

The Federation’s Second Television Station, headquartered in the Second Northern District, was a comprehensive channel combining news, knowledge, and entertainment.

When they received news that both current heads of the Free Federation would be visiting the disaster area to offer comfort, they immediately began actively planning and arranging interviews in advance, hoping to produce a special news program.

Photojournalists carried their long and short “guns,” with a full three interview vehicles prepared.

The editorial director, holding a walkie-talkie, made final emphases in the moving vehicle.

“Everyone work a bit harder these few days, try to capture more shots of the Northern Commander and the Lady Empress together. This is the first time the two leaders have attended a joint activity since the Federation was divided into north and south governance.”

“If we do a good job with this report, not only can we boost our station’s ratings, but we can also bring some positive, encouraging feedback to the public!”

Since the division into north and south governance, Gu Junwan had established a new office in the Fourth Southern District.

But even though she had left the Peace Palace in the imperial capital, everyone in the Free Federation still respectfully called her the Lady Empress.

The base where she was now stationed was also called the Little Peace Palace by many.

Gu Yuwei, who had successfully seized power, still couldn’t sway public opinion despite her efforts and could only call herself the Commander of the Federation’s North.

Everyone was clear on one point.

Within the Free Federation, there was only one Lady Empress.

As long as Gu Junwan hadn’t abdicated, no one else had the right to use such a title.

The television station’s convoy rushed slowly, finally arriving near the disaster area.

Just then, the lead vehicle suddenly stopped.

An excited voice came through the walkie-talkie.

“Look ahead, the road seems to be blocked by sand and rocks. I see the Lady Empress and the Northern Commander’s convoys; they’re also blocked and can’t get through.”

Hearing this, the editorial director immediately began barking orders urgently.

“Quickly get out and film! Remember, no drones! And don’t get too close to them. I’ll go submit the interview request now.”

This place wasn’t actually too far from the disaster area.

Due to the rain over the past two days, there had been a small landslide on the mountain.

Rocks and mud had cut off the road to the disaster area; clearing it would probably take a day.

Gu Junwan got out of the car and, under the protection of the guard team members, walked to a spot not far from the landslide area.

She stared at the road buried by mountain rocks before her, feeling somewhat hesitant.

Should she lead people carefully through here, or would it be better to detour with the convoy?

If the latter, it might take an extra day and night to reach the disaster area.

Just as she was thinking this, a familiar voice came from not far behind.

“How can such a small obstacle be impassable? Considering for so long, might as well take a detour. After all, that would be safer.”

Hearing this thinly veiled mockery, Shen Han couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow and turn to look.

The moment she saw the speaker, she had already guessed their identity.

The newcomer was a young female Alpha with a hint of childishness on her face, her brow and eyes extremely similar to Tang Yucai’s.

Especially when she curled her lips, it was exactly like Teacher Tang.

The difference was that the cultured scoundrel – no, the cultured and refined Teacher Tang’s smile carried an elegance within its rakishness.

While this person before her was like an unruly problem student.

Seeing that she was also followed by more than 20 Alpha guards, her identity was obvious.

Gu Yuwei, Gu Junwan’s younger sister.

This time, the two heads of the Free Federation had come here for the same purpose.

Their teams had negotiated beforehand, so neither was surprised to encounter each other here.

There was no tense atmosphere among the accompanying staff either.

After all, they had come to offer comfort, not to wage war.

Gu Junwan only glanced at her once before looking away.

She had always disdained engaging in such meaningless verbal sparring with Gu Yuwei.

Gu Yuwei also seemed accustomed to the other’s cold attitude.

As she walked forward with her guards, it wasn’t clear if she was talking to herself or to her sister: “Alpha-Omega equality is one thing, but the physical differences between Alphas and Omegas do exist. I’ve never felt I did anything wrong. The Free Federation needs a stronger leader.”

With that, she walked straight past her sister, leading her team towards the muddy ground ahead.

Normally, Gu Yuwei might not be so reckless.

But the situation now was different.

With Gu Junwan here, hesitating in the face of danger, she, Gu Yuwei, had to outdo her.

The landslide area was unstable; even though she was an A-class Alpha, she walked with extreme difficulty, stumbling and falling several times.

But she didn’t stop, even refusing help from her guard team members.

She wanted to prove to her sister that she could definitely do it!

Shen Han shifted her gaze from the group ahead and said softly to Gu Junwan, “She’s quite the hot-blooded youth, isn’t she?”

Gu Junwan shook her head somewhat helplessly.

She thought: If not for this, she wouldn’t have been so easily manipulated into creating the Federation’s current situation.

“Captain Shen.”

Hearing her Omega suddenly address her this way, Shen Han immediately knew she was about to issue orders in front of everyone.

She immediately stood straight and saluted.

“Take me across,” Gu Junwan said calmly.

Then, she addressed the surrounding people: “Detouring would take too long. Leave one team of guards here to clear the road. Omega staff can come by car once the road is clear. The rest will follow me on foot to the disaster area.”

Perhaps because the Empress’s words carried the usual authority and solemnity, most people didn’t find anything strange about it.

Special situations call for special measures, after all.

Even obstetrics departments have male Alpha doctors.

Shen Han blinked, then, under the open gaze of the group, knelt down and carried her Omega on her back.

“Ning Xi, Ma Haoyu, you two walk in front of me and pack down any loose sand.”

Hearing this, Ning Xi and Ma Haoyu immediately ran out, following Shen Han’s instructions to clear the path ahead.

Xu Zhao, watching the two’s secret excitement, suddenly felt like they weren’t just packing sand, but stepping on balloons at a wedding venue.

Shen Han steadily carried her Omega on her back.

Her face bore the seriousness of executing a mission, but inside she was blooming with joy.

A bumpy, muddy path was walked as if she were carrying her wife down a red carpet.

The guard team members were all specially trained Alphas; even more difficult weighted cross-country runs were no problem for them.

Let alone this child’s play of a muddy slope.

In no time at all, the Lady Empress’s group had overtaken Gu Yuwei’s party.

It wasn’t that Gu Yuwei’s guard team lacked ability, but that the Commander herself was holding them back.

So, when the northern group of Alphas saw the Lady Empress’s team passing them one after another, each of their expressions was somewhat complex.

Gu Yuwei, however, was secretly shocked.

She thought to herself, her sister was willing to go to such lengths just to win!

The sisters had grown up together, so she naturally knew what kind of person Gu Junwan was.

Since differentiating as an Omega, apart from their Alpha mother, she had never seen her sister get so close to any Alpha.

And now, to beat her, she was actually willing to be carried by an Alpha.

Had her competitive spirit become so strong?!

While Gu Yuwei was lost in thought,

Shen Han, who had already walked ahead, stopped according to Gu Junwan’s wishes.

She turned around with her Omega on her back, looking indifferently at Gu Yuwei.

The Empress spoke calmly: “What the Free Federation needs is a smarter leader.”

After speaking, she lightly patted Shen Han’s shoulder, who immediately understood and turned to continue forward, leaving behind an elegant silhouette that the group behind couldn’t catch up to.

Gu Yuwei was extremely frustrated, gritting her teeth as she continued to lead her team forward.

The guard team members surrounding her, however, felt a slight ripple in their hearts.

They looked at the Alpha ahead who could carry the Lady Empress as they traveled, and actually felt a hint of envy.

After all, for an Omega as noble and beautiful as the Lady Empress, which Alpha’s heart wouldn’t harbor a tiny bit of wishful thinking?

Of course, they would never dare to express such emotions in front of their commander.

To show their loyalty, a few even spoke up to comfort her.

“Commander, you needn’t mind. That guard is an S-class Alpha.”

“The path must be walked by oneself to be more solid and firm!”

This flattery landed right in Gu Yuwei’s heart.

She nodded to those around her, straightened her back, and continued forward.

Three kilometers away.

The Federation’s Second Television Station’s photojournalists had already set up their positions, frantically filming the muddy slope road.

Especially the scene of the Lady Empress being carried on an Alpha’s back, which was treated as key material to collect.

Whether it could be broadcast was one thing; in any case, they’d film first and decide later!

Several girls who usually liked to follow celebrities could hardly hold back their screams.

It’s worth noting that the Lady Empress’s temperament and appearance even surpassed many top-tier celebrities.

Privately, many people said the Lady Empress could be called the most beautiful woman in the Free Federation.

And that tall, long-legged Alpha guard, while not stunningly beautiful at first sight, was also very good-looking.

With those clear eyes and handsome features, standing next to the cold and dignified Lady Empress, they created nothing but pink bubbles!

Even though everyone knew that in this special situation, the Alpha-Omega distinction shouldn’t be taken too seriously,

They still felt that the image of those two together was so shippable!

If it weren’t for the fact that they couldn’t casually spread photos and text about leaders online, they would have wanted to post photos of those two together on their social media platforms!

At this moment, the editorial director went around slapping each employee on the head.

“This is a serious news and current affairs program, not an entertainment reality show! All of you, straighten out your work attitudes, you bastards!”