Many times it's like this, the end of one story often signifies the beginning of another. And the opening of a new story usually implies an old story is coming to its close.
The choice of Ji Xinghe to return to Azure Star, in a way, marked the end of his story. Ji Rongxinyue's decision to stay on the Alien Planet and move towards Imperial Star begins the tale about her and those around her.
This may be the result of the 'negotiation' between grandfather and granddaughter.
Those who first learned of this news generally believed that the real reason behind this result was 'Star Moon'. Star Moon, who had previously made an abrupt public appearance, vanished by defecting to the Empire from the Federation. Yet everyone understood that Star Moon was still within the Federation, staying by the side of Ji Xinghe and Ji Rongxinyue.
